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Buck Showalter

PiR: Despite Down Year, Hardy Still a Key to O’s Success

REALITY: The Baltimore Orioles are 69-73 on the season, tied for 3rd with Tampa Bay in the AL East. They are just one game up ...
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Tyler Wilson pitches during Spring Training.
caleb joseph

PiR: Time to Give the AAA Guys a Chance

REALITY: The Baltimore Orioles are six games under .500 and are in 4th place in the AL East. PERCEPTION: Last week, I ended this column ...
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News and Analysis

PiR: Another DL Trip Just Latest Bad News for J.J. Hardy

REALITY: The Baltimore Orioles bullpen has once again proven to be a major asset to this team. PERCEPTION: Say what you want about Dan Duquette’s ...
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Matt Wieters bats during a spring training 2015 game.
Chris Davis

PiR: Birds Crawl Back Into Second Wild Card

REALITY: After just finishing their second three-game series in a week, the Blue Jays and Yankees play seven more games against each other. PERCEPTION: Toronto ...
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Travis Snider mimicks eating after a hit for the Orioles.
News and Analysis

PiR: Current Roster Barely Resembles Opening Day’s

REALITY: Chris Davis is hitting .249 with 29 home runs and 80 RBI thru 2/3 of the season, and will be a free agent after ...
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Orioles Still Have Good Playoff Chances
News and Analysis

PiR: Orioles Still Fighting for the Playoffs

REALITY: The Baltimore Orioles made 2 trades and a couple other roster moves at the July 31 Trade Deadline. PERCEPTION: You can count me in ...
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head shots of dan duquette with orioles manager
News and Analysis

PiR: Which Direction Will the Front Office Take at Deadline?

REALITY: One year ago, the Kansas City Royals were 3.5 games out of the Wild Card race and went to the World Series. On July ...
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News and Analysis

PiR: Huge Series in the Bronx Looms for Birds

REALITY: In the Orioles’ previous eight games, they were 3-for-57 with runners in scoring position. Sunday, they were 6-for-10. PERCEPTION: The Orioles will live and ...
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orioles player striking out with catcher behind him
News and Analysis

PIR: Breaking Down the O’s .500 First Half

REALITY: The Baltimore Orioles are 44-44 at the 2015 All-Star break. PERCEPTION: Being .500 at the All-Star break seems just about right for this team. ...
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close up of Orioles player ryan Flaherty
News and Analysis

PIR: Orioles Midseason Record & What to Do with Flaherty

Perception Is Reality REALITY: After 81 games, the Baltimore Orioles were 42-39. PERCEPTION: Before Sunday’s blowout win in Chicago, the Orioles were halfway done their ...
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