How’s that for bouncing back? After the Birds lost three of four to the Yankees, they rebounded in typical Birds fashion at home, sweeping Cleveland and stealing their throne as far as the best record in the AL goes (for the time being, of course). Thanks to Minnesota taking two in Fenway, the O’s lead is back up to 1.5 games. Here’s to continuing the sweet home cookin’ against Colorado.
It’s way too hot for golf, but let’s hit the links anyway.
Chris Tillman’s 2016 Season: Not MVO, but MIO
Chris Stoner of Baltimore Sports and Life says that Tilly may not be the Most Valuable Oriole in 2016, but he’s certainly the Most Important Oriole. So what’s that mean? I hope you like graphs!
Should Brach Have Been an All-Star?
Camden Depot’s Matt Perez takes a long look at Brach’s 2016 season. Where has he improved? Where is he getting a bit lucky? What pitches has he added to get so much better? Matt concludes that Keith Law is wrong, which is always worthy of some notice in my book.
Experiment with Bundy, Worley Could Work for Orioles
The starting pitching was superb against the Tribe. Andrew Stetka, in his weekly MASN guest column, says that the O’s unconventional approach to the rotation looks good so far. However, blemishes are bound to show up again, and they need to be ready to address them when they do.
Bird’s Eye View Episode 173: Bird Flu
This episode’s title (obviously referring to the sickness that swept through the O’s clubhouse in New York) made me chuckle. Listen to Jake and Scott, and you’ll chuckle plenty too. And hey, you might even learn something – like what Chris Davis REALLY did on his day off.
A Tale of Nolan Reimold Walk-Off Homers
Sunday’s hero, Nolan Reimold, is no stranger to walk-off dingers at Camden Yards. That was his third, and O’s history professor Matt Taylor of Roar from 34 reminds us of the other two, one in 2009 and one in 2011.
And in Ravens news…
10 Ravens with Most to Prove at Training Camp
Russell Street Report’s Kyle Casey runs down his list of the 10 Ravens with the most to prove at training camp, which kicks off this week!
