Happy 24th Birthday Manny Machado! Manny had himself a night in Los Angeles, helping the Birds end their five-game skid with a three-run home run that proved the difference in the 4-1 victory, and adding another stellar defensive play to boot.
The O’s put together this awesome little video to celebrate:
Manny's Birthday Bash in Birdlandhttps://t.co/YWT2XgEk1E
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 6, 2016
That was just super. To the links!
Oliver Drake was up for a few appearances last month. They didn’t go so well, and he was sent back down. Still, could he be an effective MLB reliever? He certainly dominates at the AAA level. Joe Reisel explores the question for Camden Depot.
Mark Trumbo Wants in on the Home Run Derby
And, this is where everybody starts freaking out about the Derby “ruining his swing.”
Orioles Hoping O’Day Will be Ready Post All-Star Break
Rich Dubroff of CSN Mid-Atlantic has the not-all-that-reassuring quotes from Buck Showalter on Darren O’Day’s ongoing rehab. Before this trip, it was “maybe he’ll join us on the west coast.” Now it’s “maybe we’ll see him after the All-Star Break.” Damn it. Heal up, Darren. We need you.
Brad Brach Selected to Major League All-Star Game
Brad Brach was unexpectedly – though deservedly – named to the All-Star team yesterday. The Asbury Park Press, a local paper from Brach’s home state of New Jersey, recognized his accomplishment. Brach attended Freehold Township High School and Monmouth University, both in The Garden State.
And in Ravens news…
A Silver Lining in Waller Supsension
Ravens WR Darren Waller was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. RSR/ESR Editor-in-Chief Tony Lombardi says that, while it’s not ideal, there could be a silver lining for both the player and the team.
