Baltimore Orioles even series against Toronto Blue Jays, inch closer to Wild...
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles did what they do best – strikeout a ton, hit a few homers, and hand the ball to Zach Britton. After dropping the first contest of their pivotal three-game set with...
View ArticleThree teams from the same division make the playoffs for first time in AL...
When Major League Baseball announced the creation of the second Wild Card prior to the 2012 season, it opened the doors for something that had never been possible under the older systems – three...
View ArticleMarcus Stroman and Chris Tillman to face off in AL Wild Card game
Tuesday’s American League Wild Card matchup will feature two teams from the same division for the first time. Those two – the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays – both finished with records of...
View ArticleToronto Blue Jays win first AL East Wild Card showdown with walk-off
On Tuesday night, Edwin Encarnacion and the Toronto Blue Jays exemplified exactly why they’re a Wild Card contender by muscling an intense walk-off win over the Baltimore Orioles. There was no...
View ArticleBaltimore Orioles should prioritize signing Mark Trumbo in offseason
When the Baltimore Orioles traded for Mark Trumbo in the offseason, they did not expect to get a league leader in home runs. After two disappointing seasons in Arizona and Seattle, Trumbo was far from...
View Article2017 Baltimore Orioles offseason “needs” and “wants”
With an array of young talent and a slew of arbitration cases coming this winter, the Baltimore Orioles have a lot on their plate this offseason — not to mention, the contracts of Mark Trumbo and Matt...
View ArticleBaltimore Orioles: A deeper look into Zach Britton’s ridiculous season
The last time a closer won the Cy Young award, it took Eric Gagne breaking the National League saves record, amidst a stretch of 84 consecutive saves in the span of three seasons. In three years as...
View ArticleBaltimore Orioles: When will we see prospect Trey Mancini?
Trey Mancini jumped onto the major league scene in September, when he homered in his major league debut against the Boston Red Sox. He also made franchise history, as he proceeded to homer in his next...
View ArticleMark Trumbo named Sporting News AL Comeback Player of the Year
Mark Trumbo has been awarded the 2016 American League Comeback Player of the Year by Sporting News. Trumbo smashed a major league high 47 home runs and led the Baltimore Orioles with 108 runs batted...
View ArticleSudden disappearance: Where in the world is Mike Carp?
From World Champion to completely forgotten. In 2011 Mike Carp got his first extended look in the major leagues and he didn’t disappoint. The corner outfielder/first baseman appeared in 79 games for...
View ArticleRemember when Jake Arrieta was an average starter for the Baltimore Orioles?
Before Jake Arrieta was the feared starting pitcher for the National League Champion Chicago Cubs, he was a mediocre starter for the Baltimore Orioles. Arrieta was drafted by the Orioles in 2007 in the...
View ArticleArizona Fall League Update: Baltimore Orioles in Peoria
The Baltimore Orioles have seven players participating in the Arizona Fall League. The seven join players from the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays organizations...
View Article2016 Baltimore Orioles player review: Manny Machado
Is there a more exciting third basemen in the game today to watch than Manny Machado? The plays he is somehow able to make including his strong throws across the diamond have become a staple of his...
View Article2016 Baltimore Orioles player review: Jonathan Schoop
While the Baltimore Orioles had a superstar shinning at third base, in Manny Machado, and the league leader in home runs at first, in Chris Davis, they quietly had one of the most productive second...
View ArticleArizona Fall League update: Baltimore Orioles DJ Stewart an AFL all-star
Peoria outfielder D.J. Stewart will be the only member of the Baltimore Orioles to participate in the Arizona Fall League Stars Game. The no. 12 prospect has been red hot for Peoria lately, collecting...
View ArticleMatt Wieters, Wilson Ramos declined qualifying offers, become free agents
The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals will both have different opening day catchers in 2018, as the organizations have declined the extend qualifying offers to Matt Wieters and Wilson Ramos....
View ArticleBaltimore Orioles: playoff team, no. 1 MLB park, bottom third in attendance
The Baltimore Orioles have an abundance of talent, including a long list of All-Stars and a history of home run champions, not to mention, the no. 1 ballpark in the major leagues. So, why does the...
View ArticleJorge Rondon may never make it to spring training with the Chicago White Sox
In early December the Chicago White Sox signed Jorge Rondon to a minor-league deal. The right-handed pitcher was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier in the fall and has...
View ArticleWould the Chicago White Sox take Matt Wieters on a one-year deal?
Matt Wieters was ranked as the No. 18 free agent before the courting season started. Since the calendar has turned, the likelihood of Wieters securing the deal he wants dramatically changes. Wieters’...
View ArticleFantasy baseball: Late round power options that will payoff
With a power surge in 2016, Major League Baseball saw a significant jump in home runs. To be exact, 5610 total home runs were hit, almost 700 more than the previous year. Not only that, the 2016 season...
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