The O’s were able to win game three of their series against Milwaukee but ultimately dropped the three-game set against the Brew Crew. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key moments and performers:
Tag Archives: 2023 season
O’s face Brew Crew to wrap up road trip: Series Preview
The O’s wrap up their road trip with a three-game set in Milwaukee to take on the Brew Crew! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
Achievements in Aberdeen: Holliday, Pham earn SAL honors
The Aberdeen IronBirds had two players recognized for their efforts in the month of May, Jackson Holliday and Alex Pham! Our Lauren Brock has all the details:
Shorebirds fly short of their goal against Nationals: Weekly Recap
The Shorebirds continue to struggle as they drop their series with Fredericksburg. Our Justin Sutphin recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
Tides hook Stripers in series win: Weekly Recap
The Tides continue to be the hottest team in Minor League Baseball, as they’ve won yet another series, this time against the Stripers! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
IronBirds sore to series victory over Renegades: Weekly Recap
The IronBirds are starting to find their groove, as they won their series against the Renegades! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
O’s start June off right, take 2 of 3 from Giants: Series Recap
The Orioles took two of three from the Giants in San Fransisco, becoming the first team to reach 20 road wins! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key moments and performers:
Bowie drops series to Senators: Weekly Recap
The Baysox have dropped to 13 games under .500 with this week’s series loss to the Senators. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
Orioles’ Prospects of the Month: May Edition
The Orioles’ farm system showed out in May, but which players took home Prospect of the Month honors? Our Zack Bucklew reveals which prospects earned the accolades:
O’s have another winning month, continue impressive season
The Orioles continued their impressive 2023 season with another winning month! Our Zack Bucklew reviews the club’s month of May, highlighting key performers, stats and moments from the month:
Birds in the Bay – O’s fly into San Fran for 3: Series Preview
The Birds are in the Bay, as the O’s begin their three-game series against the Giants from beautiful San Francisco! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
4 Oriole products that dominated the College World Series
With the College World Series upon us, our Zack Bucklew reviews which current Orioles products dominated the tournament in previous years:
Birds drop second straight home series, lose to Guardians: Series Recap
The Orioles had a tough series against the Guardians, dropping two of three games. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key moments and performers:
O’s sign Aaron Hicks to majors deal, Cedric Mullins to IL
The Orioles have signed switch-hitting outfielder Aaron Hicks to a major league deal after the recent injury to Cedric Mullins. Our Stephen Heckman has all the details:
Tides clip Redbirds to win series: Weekly Recap
The Tides continue to be the hottest team in Minor League Baseball, as they won yet another series, this time against the Memphis Redbirds! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
IronBirds drop series to BlueClaws: Weekly Recap
The IronBirds dropped their seven-game series to the BlueClaws, two games to five. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
Bowie takes series against Akron: Weekly Recap
The Baysox have won their series against Akron, a step in the right direction for the young club! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
O’s welcome Cleveland for 3: Series Preview
The Orioles are set to take on the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game set! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️- FACTOR and more:
O’s avoid sweep in series loss to Rangers: Series Recap
The O’s avoided being swept by the Texas Rangers, taking the series finale, but dropping the first two games. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key moments and performers:
Rangers come to town, O’s debut City Connects: Series Preview
The O’s are back home, ready to debut their City Connect uniforms, as they take on the first place Texas Rangers! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
Baltimore connects with city and culture
As the Orioles head into their weekend series with the Rangers, they will debut their City Connect uniforms! Our Stephen Heckman dives into the meaning behind the creative concept:
O’s slay Yankees in the Bronx: Series Recap
The O’s went into the Bronx and took two of three against the New York Yankees! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key moments and performers:
4 Days in Heaven: Angels come to Charm City
Our very own Jason Benowitz guides us through his experience of seeing legends Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout take on his beloved Orioles in-person during a special series in his personal super fandom:
Birds fly into New York to battle Yankees: Series Preview
The Orioles head to the Bronx to take on their AL East rivals, the New York Yankees, in a three-game set! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our ❌️-FACTOR for the series and more:
Are you not entertained? – A fresh look to the sport we love
It’s a new, fun-filled, exciting era of baseball in 2023, and our Stephen Heckman dives into the changes the sport has seen over the years, while trying to make the product more appealing and cool to its viewers:
Delmarva drops series to Charleston, remains above .500: Weekly Recap
The Shorebirds dropped their series to the RiverDogs four games to two. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
Norfolk splits series with Syracuse: Weekly Recap
The Tides continued their streak of not losing a series, splitting their most recent with Syracuse. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
IronBirds fly by Dash in series win: Weekly Recap
The IronBirds are turning the corner in the month of May, as our Stephen Heckman recaps Aberdeen’s series victory over Winston-Salem:
Bowie splits with Altoona, completes historic game: Weekly Recap
The Baysox split their series with Altoona but made a little history in the process. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting key performers:
Orioles sweep early AL East battle against Jays: Series Recap
The Orioles made a statement as they swept the Blue Jays in their house at Rogers Centre! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key moments and performers:
Orioles head to Toronto for big AL East clash: Series Preview
The O’s begin a big weekend AL East showdown against the Blue Jays from Rogers Centre in Toronto! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more!
Making A Name For Yourself: Ryan Ripken’s journey into the media world
Our Jason Benowitz sits down with former O’s minor leaguer and current media analyst Ryan Ripken to talk his transition to media, the current Orioles team and much more:
Birdland’s “Three-Headed Monster” out of the bullpen
The Orioles have developed a “Three-Headed Monster” in the bullpen! Our Stephen Heckman highlights the back end of Dillon Tate, Yennier Canó and Félix Bautista:
O’s take hard-fought series in KC: Series Recap
Our Stephen Heckman recaps the Orioles’ series victory over the Royals by highlighting key moments and performers:
Orioles’ Prospects of the Month: April Edition
Our very own Zack Bucklew brings you our selections for the Orioles’ Prospects of the Month for April:
O’s aquire catcher Torrens from Cubs, DFA Krehbiel
The Orioles made moves this afternoon, acquiring catcher Luis Torrens from the Cubs and designating reliever Joey Krehbiel for assignment. Our Stephen Heckman has all the details:
O’s Félix Bautista wins AL Reliever of the Month honors
Our Stephen Heckman dives into the month of April for Félix Bautista, as he was named Major League Baseball Reliever of the Month:
O’s start tough month with 3 in Kansas City: Series Preview
The O’s begin the month of May with three from Kansas City, as they take on the Royals! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
Shorebirds win 4 of 5 in rain-shortened series: Weekly Recap
The Shorebirds have been on a hot streak, winning four of five against Salem! Our Justin Sutphin recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
Baltimore starts season hot, 10 games over .500: April Recap
The Orioles ended the first month of the 2023 season 10 games above .500 and with the third best record in all of baseball! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the O’s month of April by honoring key performers and notable moments:
Tides sink Knights, remain in first: Weekly Recap
Our Stephen Heckman recaps the Tides’ series victory against the Bulls by highlighting key prospect performers:
Blue Rocks ground IronBirds: Weekly Recap
The IronBirds took just two of five from the Blue Rocks this past week. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
Orioles tame Tigers, win 6th straight set: Series Recap
The Orioles have won their sixth straight series, taking three of four from the Tigers! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key moments and performers:
Baysox drop another series, fall to 7 games under .500: Weekly Recap
The Baysox struggled once again, dropping four of five to Richmond. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the tough series by highlighting key prospect performers:
5 underrated O’s prospects to watch in 2023: Part 3
Our Zack Bucklew brings you five more underrated Orioles prospects to keep an eye on during the 2023 season:
Orioles look to tame Tigers once again: Series Preview
The Orioles look to continue their winning ways as they travel to the Motor City to try and tame the Tigers once again! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview, with game one starting linups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
Orioles defend nest, take series against Sox: Series Recap
The Orioles took two of three from Boston, winning their fifth series in a row! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series, highlighting key moments and performers:
O’s make first round of minor league promotions
The Orioles have made their first round of minor league promotions for the 2023 season, most notably top prospect Jackson Holliday heading to Aberdeen! Our Zack Bucklew has all the details:
Yennier Canó: Did you know?
Our Jason Benowitz highlights Orioles’ right-hander Yennier Canó, his torrid start to the 2023 season and the changes he’s made to his mechanics:
Shorebirds have hot week, take 5 of 6 from Fredericksburg: Weekly Recap
The Shorebirds had a much-needed hot streak, as they won five of six from Fredericksburg! Our Justin Sutphin recaps the series by highlighting key prospect performers:
Orioles wrap up homestand against Red Sox: Series Preview
The Orioles wrap up their homestand with three against the division rival Red Sox! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
Holliday promoted to Aberdeen, IronBirds grounded by BlueClaws: Weekly Recap
Our Stephen Heckman has all the details on Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday being promoted to Aberdeen and recaps the IronBirds’ series loss to the BlueClaws by highlighting key prospect performers:
Tides pound Red Wings in series victory: Weekly Recap
The Tides continue to put the International League on notice, taking five of six from the Red Wings! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key prospect contributors:
Baysox fall to 4 games under .500 in series loss to Curve: Weekly Recap
The Baysox had a tough week, dropping their series to the Curve, winning just one game. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting standout prospect performers:
O’s walk-off twice, sweep Tigers in 3: Series Recap
The Orioles have swept the Tigers in three games, including two walk-off wins in the opener and finale! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series from Camden Yards:
O’s begin home stand with 3 against Tigers: Series Preview
The O’s are back home at Camden Yards to take on future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera, old friend Jonathan Schoop and the Detroit Tigers! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
5 observations down on the O’s farm
The O’s farm system is thriving, and our Zack Bucklew has five observations/questions regarding certain prospects so far this season:
Patience is a virtue for the Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles are being much more patient and disciplined at the plate as of late, and it’s no coincidence. Our Justin Sutphin breaks down the philosophy the O’s front office and coaching staff have implemented:
Battle of the Beltway, Orioles win by KO: Series Recap
The Orioles have swept the Nationals in the first edition of the 2023 Beltway Series! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the brief two-game series by highlighting key moments and performers:
O’s, Nats 2023 Beltway Series kicks off: Series Preview
Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview for the first edition of the Battle of the Beltway between the Orioles and Nationals, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
Shorebirds lose 4 straight, drop series to Kannapolis: Weekly Recap
Our Justin Sutphin recaps a tough series loss for the Shorebirds, highlighting key standout performers:
State of the Orioles: 2-week mark
Our Stephen Heckman takes the Orioles to school, as he grades each facet of the Birds’ play two weeks into the 2023 season:
Aberdeen struggles in series loss to Renegades: Weekly Recap
Our Stephen Heckman recaps the IronBirds’ series loss to the Renegades, highlighting key standout performers:
Tides start slow, split series with Nashville: Weekly Recap
The Norfolk Tides split their series with the Nashville Sounds, winning three straight games. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series, highlighting key performers:
Orioles take up-and-down series against White Sox: Series Recap
Our Stephen Heckman recaps the Orioles’ series win over the White Sox, highlighting key moments and standout performers:
Baysox drop series to Akron, fall below .500: Weekly Recap
The Baysox dropped their second series of the year to the Akron RubberDucks, winning two of six games. Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series by highlighting key performers:
Introducing the Triple C’s
Our Zack Bucklew gets us familiar with the Orioles’ top prospect trio, known as “The Triple C’s”:
Orioles head to South Side to face Sox: Series Preview
Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview for the Orioles’ matchup against the Chicago White Sox, including game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR and more:
No place like home: Returning to Camden Yards to watch Rodriguez’s home debut
Our Jason Benowitz guides us through his experience of watching Grayson Rodriguez’s home debut and taking in Camden Yards for the first time in 2023:
Mountcastle, Rutschman, Hays lead Orioles to series win over A’s
The Orioles took three of four from the Oakland Athletics thanks to the bats of Ryan Mountcastle, Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series:
Ryan Mountcastle: The Lord of Baltimore
Our Stephen Heckman highlights the slugging O’s star first baseman, Ryan Mountcastle, after his historic performance at the plate last night against the Athletics:
IronBirds sore to season-opening series win against Blue Rocks: Weekly Recap
The Aberdeen IronBirds won their season-opening series against the Wilmington Blue Rocks! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key performers:
O’s wrap up home stand with 4 against A’s: Series Preview
The Orioles begin a four-game series against the Oakland A’s tonight from Camden Yards! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR for the series and more:
Norfolk takes first home series against Stripers: Weekly Recap
The Norfolk Tides are on fire to begin the 2023 season, as they won their first home series against the Gwinnett Stripers! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series by highlighting key performers:
O’s drop home-opening series to Yankees: Series Recap
The O’s dropped their first series at home to the Yankees, two games to one. Our Jared Watson recaps the series, highlighting key moments and standout players:
Shorebirds open up 2023 season with series win: Weekly Recap
The Delmarva Shorebirds won their opening series of the 2023 season against the Salem Red Sox! Our Justin Sutphin recaps the series and who stood out for Delmarva:
Baysox win opening series against Yard Goats: Weekly Recap
The Bowie Baysox won their opening series of the 2023 season against the Hartford Yard Goats! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the series and who stood out for Bowie:
Orioles host Yankees in 2023 home opener: Series Preview
The Orioles are back home at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the first time in 2023 to face the divison rival New York Yankees! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview, with game one starting lineups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR for the series and more:
Rodriguez debuts, Orioles win first series of 2023
Our Stephen Heckman recaps the Orioles’ first series win of 2023 against the Texas Rangers, highlighting key performers, including the exciting major league debut of top pitching prospect, Grayson Rodriguez:
Rodriguez to debut today for O’s in Arlington
O’s top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez will make his major league debut this afternoon against the Texas Rangers! Our Stephen Heckman gets you hyped for the right-hander’s first appearance:
O’s look to silence Rangers’ loud offense: Series Preview
The Orioles are down south, as they begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers from Arlington! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview, with pitching matchups, our BATTERY ❌️-FACTOR for the series and more:
Tides sweep Bulls in first series of 2023
The Norfolk Tides began their season with a bang, as they swept the Durham Bulls in three games! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series, highlighting key performers:
O’s bullpen & outfield miscues lead to series loss in Boston
The Orioles have dropped the opening series of the 2023 season to the Red Sox, losing two of three. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series from Boston:
Orioles season opener: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
The Orioles were victorious on Opening Day against the Red Sox, but it was not an easy win. Our Stephen Heckman dives into the good, the bad and the ugly of yesterday’s performance:
Orioles open 2023 season in Boston: Series Preview
ORIOLES BASEBALL IS BACK! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview for the 2023 opener against the Red Sox, which includes game one starting lineups, our Battery ❌️-FACTOR for the series and more:
The Baltimore Battery’s Orioles 2023 season predictions
The 2023 season is just a day away, and The Baltimore Battery staff have made their predictions for the Orioles’ season, as we predict the overall team record, the O’s offensive MVP and the team’s most valuable pitcher:
Baseball in 2023: A fan in the stands perspective
In his first piece for The Baltimore Battery, our Jason Benowitz relives his experience at Orioles spring training in Sarasota and gives readers an in-person perspective on the new rules and changes implemented by MLB:
Battery Q&A 2023: Edition II
Our Stephen Heckman answers fan-submitted questions regarding the Orioles 2023 season, including Austin Hays’ future with the organization, the possibility of a six-man rotation and overall team record and postseason chances this year:
Offense struggles in final spring game, O’s make roster moves
The Orioles wrapped up their Grapefruit League play, as they dropped their final game to the Cardinals. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the game and has all the details on the latest roster moves, including Grayson Rodriguez and Jordan Westburg being sent to Triple-A:
The Baltimore Battery’s 10 hot takes for Orioles 2023 season: Numbers 5-1
With the 2023 season quickly approaching, The Baltimore Battery staff gives you our 10 hot takes for the 2023 Orioles season, finishing with numbers 5-1:
The Baltimore Battery’s 10 hot takes for Orioles 2023 season: Numbers 10-6
With the 2023 season quickly approaching, The Baltimore Battery staff gives you our 10 hot takes for the 2023 Orioles season, starting with numbers 10-6:
Predicting Orioles organizational Opening Day starters
With Kyle Gibson officially announced as the Orioles’ 2023 Opening Day starter, our Zack Bucklew predicts the starters taking the mound for each O’s minor league affiliate’s opener:
Predicting O’s Opening Day starting lineup
With Opening Day just one week away, our Zack Bucklew predicts the Orioles’ starting lineup for the 2023 season opener against Corey Kluber and the Red Sox:
Kremer strong in loss to Blue Jays
Our Stephen Heckman recaps today’s Orioles loss to the Blue Jays by highlighting key players and providing injury updates and comments from starter Dean Kremer, manager Brandon Hyde and more:
Irvin continues to produce, O’s beat Boston
Our Stephen Heckman recaps today’s Orioles victory over the Red Sox by highlighting key performers and providing comments from Anthony Santander, Félix Bautista and manager Brandon Hyde:
O’s split squads led by pitching, victorious in both games
Our Stephen Heckman recaps the Orioles’ split squad victories today by highlighting key performers, providing a crucial update on John Means and having comments from manager Brandon Hyde:
Kremer, Cowser lead O’s to victory over Twins
The O’s were led by the returning Dean Kremer and prospect Colton Cowser in their 5-3 victory over the Twins this afternoon! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the game, highlighting key players, has news and notes from camp and provides comments from Brandon Hyde:
O’s bullpen: Who has shined & struggled this spring
With spring training halfway finished, the Orioles are still trying to figure out which arms to have in their bullpen. Our Zack Bucklew dives deep to see which relievers have shined and which have struggled so far this spring for the O’s:
Bautista shines in spring debut, O’s defeat Pirates 7-6
Félix Bautista looked dominant today in his first spring outing, as the O’s defeated the Pirates, 7-6! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the game, highlighting key players, provides updates on the latest injuries and has comments from Brandon Hyde:
O’s defeat Sox on backs of Rodriguez & Rutschman
The O’s defeated the Red Sox today thanks to lockdown pitching and timely hitting! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the game, highlighting key players, provides comments from Brandon Hyde and has updates on two lefty pitchers: