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Reality: Miguel Gonzalez has allowed 17 hits and seven runs over 10 innings in two starts since coming off the disabled list with a right

Reality: Matt Wieters had Tommy John surgery Tuesday afternoon and the Orioles hope he is ready to start the 2015 season. Perception: The Orioles also

Reality: Manny Machado issued an apology, but it will take time to regain what he had. Perception: After clearing the benches twice over the weekend,

Reality: The O’s added Johan Santana to the 40-man roster this week. Perception: The roster shuffle will continue, especially when it comes to the pitching

If you’ve been watching baseball for any amount of time, then you know that if a team wants to win in the post season, then

Reality: The Orioles offense has woke up, but the pitching hasn’t. Perception: The Birds have scored 49 runs over their last 8 games. However, the

Reality: The Baltimore Orioles have scored 30 runs in their last four games, but are 1-3 in those games. Perception: It seems the Birds have

Reality: The Baltimore Orioles signed Heath Bell to a minor league contract. Perception: Bell made his debut with the Norfolk Tides over the weekend and

Reality: The Baltimore Orioles are in the bottom half of the league in most statistical categories, yet they are winning. Perception: The Orioles have the

Reality: Orioles starters need to lower pitch counts and go deeper in games. Perception: The starting pitching staff for the Birds usually do pretty well