The O’s are on a bit of a roll (for them, anyway), winning three of their last four since dropping the first three in Houston. Unfortunately, (OF COURSE) the rest of the AL East decided to wake up as June starts as well, as every team but the Birds is 5-5 or better over their last 10.
Just keep taking series. Doing that this week (with three-game sets against the Red Sox & Yankees) would go a long way.
Crank up the linkin’ park.
Here are 5 Draft Picks to Forget for Orioles
Hey, the MLB first-year player draft starts tonight! Doesn’t have quite the sizzle that the other leagues’ drafts do, does it? If you’re an O’s fan, it’s even harder to get excited about the draft, given the Birds’ dismal history, especially early. Rich Dubroff of CSN Baltimore reminds us of five of the worst O’s first-round picks.
Predicting the Orioles’ Top 4 Picks
Perhaps this year will be different. With a thinning farm system, the O’s could really use some hits near the top of the draft. Josh Michael of Orioles 101 predicts the Orioles’ first four picks. Some names to keep an eye on, at least, as many baseball fans aren’t nearly as familiar with the draftees as football and basketball fans may be.
Britton Quietly Dominating in 2nd Year as Orioles Closer
“For those about to rock…”
When AC/DC starts blaring at OPACY, it’s meant lights out for the other team ever since Zach Britton took over the closer’s role. After being damn good in 2014, so far he’s been even better in 2015, as WNST’s Luke Jones details. Now, if only the team could get him a few more opportunities here going forward…
It’s Too Early to Talk about the Orioles Selling
In his weekly guest column over at MASN, our own Andrew Stetka says that it’s a bit early to be talking about the Orioles selling, as so many news outlets and blogs seem to be doing lately. Click on over to find out why.
The Camden Highball Episode 13
Camden Depot’s podcast, The Camden Highball, is back this week. Jeff Long of Baltimore Sports and Life joins the show to talk about Steve Pearce, Manny Machado, Oliver Drake’s interesting pitch, Brian Matusz, and more.
