The Myth of the Designated Closer
As a newer writer for this network, I am posting this article as one I will refer to from time to time about my annual frustration with what I call “the myth of the designated closer.” I don’t…Read More
A closer look at Matt Wieters
By Olivia Witherite It’s February, so you know what that means: only 17 days until Orioles pitchers and catchers report. I’m honestly thinking about breaking out the orange and black construction paper…Read More
Baltimore Orioles: Free Koji!
We hear so much about guys wanting to get out of Baltimore, or players potentially not wanting to sign with the Orioles due to the stigma that comes with 14 straight years of losing. In a sense, “one…Read More
Sweeping to .500
The Orioles took the win in the bottom of the 12th competing the sweep of the Royals and bringing their season record to an even 24-24. This moves them up to 4th place in the AL East and now they’re…Read More
Seattle sizzled with aftertaste of ’08 trade
The Orioles have gotten something right again. I don’t know what has happened but the pitching has been great, the offense has been great, and the defense has been stellar like it has been the whole…Read More
Third Time’s the Charm
4 hours and 8 minutes later, the O’s win! What a freakin game. Did anyone, at the start of the…Read More
Can’t Pitch + Can’t Hit = Can’t Win
The season is slipping away. Last year the Orioles were done by the third week in April. This year they’ll…Read More
Guthrie’s game, Guerrero’s win
The O’s win their second in a row against the Red Sox to take the series. As for fans attending…Read More
Hitting Hot
Orioles take a 2-1 series lead against the Twins with their 5-4 win tonight. So, at least for now, the…Read More
Home field advantage + 3 home runs = another loss
The O’s started their 10 game home stand against the Minnesota Twins and recorded yet another loss,…Read More
Orioles ruin this fans’ night
Okay, okay. I know that this is only one game and that it’s still April. I know we above .500 and…Read More
Series preview: Orioles vs Yankees in a battle for first place
It’s only April 12th and we’re only nine games into the 2011 season, but this three-game…Read More
Night of firsts for the O’s as they pull into 1st place in the AL East
The Orioles are now 5-1, sitting atop the AL East, in which the Yankees and Blue Jays are tied for second…Read More
Sights and Sounds of Four and O!!
Yes, it has been a long, long time since we’ve had this kind of excitement around Birdland. I know…Read More
O’s win in home opener 5-1 against the Tigers
Yep. The Baltimore Orioles are 4-0 for the first time since 1997 (also their last winning season). The…Read More
Series Preview: Orioles vs Rays
Opening weekend and the new-look Orioles are down south in Tampa to take on the Rays. The Rays are out…Read More
Just Being Buck – Part III: The Rotation and Bullpen
We have already talked 25-man roster and the offensive side of the 2011 Orioles, and now it is time for…Read More
Lee, Bergesen, and Other Notes
Lee is tentatively scheduled to make his first start with the Baltimore Orioles later today. Lee took…Read More
Orioles Respond
After today’s 13-3 win, it is clear manager Buck Showalter and the Orioles players read Birds Watcher.…Read More
Good News, Bad News
Yesterday provided some good news and some bad news. I bet you couldn’t figure that out by the title…Read More







