The Orioles announced 19 Spring Training non-roster invitees Thursday morning. All eyes will likely be on the 11 pitchers called into spring camp, as the orioles still have not addressed their woeful rotation. Read more about Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees Announced …
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My Love-Hate Relationship With The Orioles
What’s does “Never Say Never Again,” “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler and “Dallas” all have in common? They were the #1 movie,…
Orioles Will Stop Speed
Okay, we all know that the Kansas City Royals are great at running, and will try and small-ball their way to victory against the Baltimore Orioles, but, it is not going to work against the Orioles. Chris Tillman has only allowed 1 runner to steal a base against him this year out of four tries, making for a 75% caught stealing rate. Sacrifices? Sure, what about them? Tillman has also only allowed one sacrifice bunt against him and five sacrifice flies for the 2014 season.
Orioles Sweep Detroit; Advance To ALCS
The Baltimore Orioles swept the Detroit Tigers, and, in doing so, advanced to the American League Championship Series for the fist time since 1997.
1997 was the last time the Orioles won a playoff series as well.
It was also manager Buck Showalter’s first playoff series win in four tries. He previously lost in the ALDS in 1995 (Yankees), 1999 (Diamondbacks) and 2012 (Orioles).
What Has Happened Since Orioles Were Last AL East Champs
It has been 17 years since The Orioles were perched atop the AL east at the end of the season. Now the Os are AL East champs with 11 games to play. Take a look at some of what has happened since the Orioles were last AL East champs. Read more about What Has Happened Since Orioles Were Last AL East Champs …
Player Profiles: Bud Norris
Have yourselves some Buds because it is Bud Norris player profile time. The Baltimore Orioles acquired Bud Norris from the Houston Astros in 2012 before the trade deadline, so far it has been a good trade for the Orioles. The Orioles did have to give up one of their top local prospects in Josh Hader for Norris and L.J. Hoes. The Orioles traded for Norris because he still had years left on his contract and the Orioles were in need of some solid starting pitching. Norris while he may not be flashy is almost always solid. Read more about Player Profiles: Bud Norris …
Keys Have a Shot at the Postseason
The Frederick Keys are currently riding a three-game win streak and are now only one game out from the division lead. The keys have been playing extremely well and earned themselves a 13-7 record in the month of July and are looking for a sweep tonight against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Read more about Keys Have a Shot at the Postseason …
Where Are They Now: Part Two
This post will focus on notable Orioles draft picks. Of course drafting is by no means an exact science. It is easy to say “oh they should have drafted this guy instead of this guy” after the fact. I will start the post off with maybe the biggest flop in Orioles drafting history.
Billy Rowell– Rowell was taken ninth overall in the 2006 draft, and The Orioles gave him a $2.1 million bonus. In 1,966 at bats, the supposed power hitter, was only able to get 40 home runs in the minors. Then when the Orioles tried to move him to pitcher in 2012 Rowell hade arm soreness that sent him home, never to return. To make things worse, the next two players selected in the draft were Tim Lincecum and Max Scherzer.