Today I realized something about an occurrence in Orioles history that I had never considered before. And, frankly, it surprised me a bit that I had never heard this story told…or realized what a coincidence it was. This story involves none other than Tito Landrum, who we all remember fondly as the hero from Game … Continue reading Tito Landrum’s Less-Known Miracle at Comiskey Park
Where Does 2024 Rank Among the Orioles’ All-Time Best First Halves
As we enter play on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 the Orioles are currently leading the American League East by three full games over the second-place Yankees. With the All Star break coming up at the end of this week, I began to wonder: Where would a three-game lead at the All Star break in terms … Continue reading Where Does 2024 Rank Among the Orioles’ All-Time Best First Halves
On This Date: Storm Davis Makes His 1st MLB Start — July 3, 1982
On this date 42 years ago – July 3, 1982 – the Orioles’ pitching staff was in need of a boost. The Orioles had just begun a three-game series in Detroit after having been swept in a three-game set vs. Cleveland at Memorial Stadium. On Friday night, July 2 the O’s defeated the Tigers 5-4 … Continue reading On This Date: Storm Davis Makes His 1st MLB Start — July 3, 1982
Ranking the Five “One-Year Oriole” Baseball Hall of Famers
The annual announcement of the Baseball Hall of Fame voting results will take place later this month. On January 23, we’ll learn who will become the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Many are expecting Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer to have a good chance of being elected on … Continue reading Ranking the Five “One-Year Oriole” Baseball Hall of Famers
Ranking the Best – and Worst – “Eras” of Orioles Baseball
By all accounts, we could be in the early stages of one of the great eras of Orioles baseball. With the collection of young talent that’s been assembled by Mike Elias and his colleagues, the team appears to be well-positioned for a nice, long window of contention. To be sure, this current version of the … Continue reading Ranking the Best – and Worst – “Eras” of Orioles Baseball
6 Things the Orioles Should Do to Improve the Fan Experience at Camden Yards for 2023
With the end of the 2022 regular season arriving on Wednesday, the season has arrived for look backs on what turned out to be a pleasantly surprising year for the Birds. And, of course, there will be countless previews of the offseason...and the speculation will begin as to what “big name” players the Orioles might … Continue reading 6 Things the Orioles Should Do to Improve the Fan Experience at Camden Yards for 2023
Tippy Picks Off 3 in One Inning: A Look Back
As far as anniversaries go, no one really cares about anything other than round numbers. And when you’re just one year away from a 40th anniversary, well...it stands to reason that next year will bring about a far greater celebration than this year will. But I don’t care. I’m celebrating anyway – because it’s the … Continue reading Tippy Picks Off 3 in One Inning: A Look Back
Stability of Starting Rotation Key to O’s Recent Success
On Thursday morning, Mike Petrielo of MLB.com posted a tremendous analysis of what is different in Birdland this season. (See: How the Orioles turned their franchise around.) Petrielo concluded that there are four main reasons for the turnaround this season, including an improved starting rotation...an outstanding bullpen...better infield defense...and the emergence of Adley Rutschman as … Continue reading Stability of Starting Rotation Key to O’s Recent Success
Meeting Orioles Legends: Waiting for Chuck Thompson
This is the third and final entry of my three-part series where I tell stories from the times I’ve met three different Orioles legends. Last Friday, I told the story of when I was yelled at by Earl Weaver in Cooperstown back in 2003. And on Sunday, I told the story of the time I … Continue reading Meeting Orioles Legends: Waiting for Chuck Thompson
Meeting Orioles Legends: The Time Brooks Robinson “Argued” with Me
Today’s entry is the second in a three-part series where I tell stories from the times I’ve met three different Orioles legends. On Friday, I told the story of when I was yelled at by Earl Weaver in Cooperstown back in 2003. And in the next few days, I’ll tell the story of when I … Continue reading Meeting Orioles Legends: The Time Brooks Robinson “Argued” with Me
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