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:
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
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:
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:
Power Surge: Mountcastle, Hays slug Orioles to win over Pirates
The O’s were clicking on all cylinders today, as they defeated the Pirates, 7-4. Our Stephen Heckman recaps who stood out for the team, provides updates on a flux of O’s pitchers and post-game comments from Brandon Hyde:
Cowser, O’Hearn lead Orioles to walk-off victory
The Orioles defeated the Phillies in walk-off fashion today by a score of 10-7, thanks to Ryan O’Hearn’s three-run homer! Our Stephen Heckman recaps who stood out for the O’s and provides post-game comments from Cole Irvin, Anthony Santander and Brandon Hyde:
What if Manny Machado was extended and not traded from Baltimore?
Our Stephen Heckman takes us through a “What if?” scenario, as he dives into what the Orioles could have looked like if Manny Machado was signed to an extension, rather than get traded:
Rodriguez backs hype in O’s loss to Tigers
The O’s dropped their game to the Tigers, but top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez shined on the mound. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the game, provides an update on D.L. Hall’s status and more:
Buy or Sell: Orioles 2023 preseason hype
With an intriguing mix of experience and youth, the 2023 Baltimore Orioles are poised to contend for a Wild Card spot this season. Our Kyle April dives in to see whether fans should buy or sell the O’s preseason hype:
O’s continue hot start, take second spring game 10-6
The Orioles are in the win column once again, as they defeat the Tigers, 10-6! Our Stephen Heckman recaps who stood out for the O’s today, including comments from Dean Kremer, Terrin Vavra and manager Brandon Hyde:
O’s open Grapefruit League play against Twins: Lineups & Notes
Orioles baseball is officially back! Our Stephen Heckman has all the information for the Grapefruit League opener against the Twins, including starting lineups, pregame notes and more:
O’s SpringNotes: Day 9
Our Stephen Heckman gives us the latest updates from Orioles camp before the first spring game tomorrow, including the starting pitchers for the weekend and which players will fill the lineup for the opener:
Sizing up Orioles’ “Core 4”
With the Orioles having one of the most exciting, young teams in baseball, our Kyle April lists the team’s “Core Four” as they head into years of contention:
O’s SpringNotes: Day 3
As day three of O’s spring training camp comes to a close, our Stephen Heckman recaps the day with updates on Félix Bautista’s status, players who took live batting practice and more:
O’s SpringNotes: Day 2
Our Stephen Heckman provides the latest news out of Orioles training camp, including D.L. Hall’s progression, possible closing scenarios for Cionel Pérez and Bryan Baker and much more:
Around the Nest: Edition 11 – Time for Orioles baseball
With pitchers and catchers set to report tomorrow for the Orioles, our Stephen Heckman reports on who has already arrived to camp in Sarasota and which spring storylines to keep an eye out for on this edition of Around the Nest:
Projecting O’s top 5 position player WAR leaders in 2023
Our Dakota Pitts dives in and projects which five Orioles position players will have the highest wins above replacement in 2023:
Orioles 2023 projected starting lineup & player stats
With the 2023 season approaching, the Orioles’ lineup is as strong as it’s been in years. Our Stephen Heckman projects what each member of the O’s lineup will do statistically this year:
Around the Nest: Edition 7 – Birdland Caravan returns for 2023
The Birdland Caravan is back for 2023! Our Stephen Heckman provides you with all the details on each event coming to your community on this edition of Around the Nest:
Orioles Christmas wishlist for 2023
It’s the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than making a 2023 Orioles wishlist. Our Stephen Heckman has six wishes for the O’s for the upcoming season:
O’s 3 big questions for 2023 season
With the offseason in full effect, our Stephen Heckman discusses three main questions the Orioles and their fans have heading into the 2023 season:
Baltimore Orioles 2022 season recap: Part 4 – Rookie production
In the final part of our four-part Orioles 2022 season recap, our Stephen Heckman showcases the class of outstanding O’s rookies and their impact in leading the Birds to a winning season:
Baltimore Orioles 2022 season recap: Part 3 – Pitching & Defense
One of the biggest factors in the Orioles’ success in 2022 was the much-improved pitching staff and Gold-Glove-caliber defense! In part three of our Orioles 2022 season recap, our Steve Katz dives into the numbers, while also highlighting key contributors:
Baltimore Orioles 2022 season recap: Part 2 – Offensive production
In the second of our four-part Orioles season recap, our Justin Sutphin goes over the much-improved O’s offense and highlights key contributors from the 2022 lineup:
O’s look to clip Blue Jays’ wings in final series of 2022
The Orioles are back home from beautiful Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the last time this year, as they wrap up the 2022 season against the Toronto Blue Jays! Our Stephen Heckman has your final Series Preview of the season:
Orioles set to face Judge, AL East Champion Yankees in division match-up
The O’s are headed to the Bronx to play the 2022 AL East Champion New York Yankees for a three-game series! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview:
O’s make final trip to Fenway for 4 games against Red Sox
The O’s begin their last road stretch of the season with four games against the newly postseason eliminated Boston Red Sox! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview:
Despite struggles against Tigers, O’s postseason hopes alive
The O’s took a tough series loss to the Tigers, but still remain four games back of the third AL Wild Card spot. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series from Camden Yards:
O’s look to gain ground, as Tigers visit OPACY
The O’s are back home to host an old friend in Jonathan Schoop, as the Detroit Tigers visit OPACY for a three-game set! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview:
Battle of Birds: Orioles drop 2 of 3 to Jays
The O’s dropped a crucial three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, losing two of three from Rogers Centre. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series:
Orioles finish homestand against Red Sox
The O’s are back in action, as they wrap up their homestand against the rival Boston Red Sox! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview:
O’s win series against A’s
The O’s took their fifth straight series this weekend, taking two of three from the Oakland Athletics! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series from OPACY:
Astros become latest victim of Orioles Magic, O’s take big series
The O’s have won their series against the best team in the American League, the Houston Astros, two games to one! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the big series from Minute Maid Park:
Orioles set to face Mancini & Astros for 3
The O’s are visiting an old friend in Houston, as they begin a huge road trip against the Astros! Our Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview:
O’s add to Red Sox’s woes, take 2 of 3 in series win
The O’s took the Little League Classic by storm and took their weekend series against the Red Sox, two games to one! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series:
O’s take series from Jays, 1.5 back of Wild Card spot
The Orioles took two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, with a make-up game match-up against the Cubs from OPACY set for this afternoon! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series from Toronto:
Orioles take series against Pirates, are 2 games back of AL Wild Card spot
The O’s have won their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, two games to one, and are just two games back of the third AL Wild Card spot! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series:
Texas swept away: O’s sweep Rangers in Arlington for first time since 2013
The O’s swept the Texas Rangers in Arlington yesterday and swept the season series overall! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series:
Orioles have back-to-back winning months, finish 16-9 in July
The O’s had their best month of play since 2016, as they went 16-9 in July! Our Zack Bucklew recaps the exciting month of O’s baseball:
O’s take 3 of 4 from Rays, even season series
The Orioles are back over .500, after taking three of four from the Tampa Bay Rays! Our Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting, yet emotional series for the O’s and their fans:
O’s host Rays for 4 games from OPACY
The O’s are back in action against another AL East rival in the Tampa Bay Rays! Our Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview:
O’s fall short against Yankees in weekend battle
The O’s fought hard against the Yankees over the weekend but ultimately dropped two of three to the division leaders. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series:
Rays stop red hot Orioles: O’s .500 at break
The O’s lost their series against the Rays, entering the All-Star Break at .500 and winners of 11 of their last 13 games. Our Stephen Heckman recaps the series:
3 contributing factors to Orioles 10-game winning streak
The Orioles had many contributing factors when it came to their recently broken 10-game winning streak, but these three stood out the most! Our Zack Bucklew reports:
O’s are at .500: Where to go from here
The Orioles have reached the .500 mark and have won nine straight games! But the question is – Where do the O’s go from here? Our Stephen Heckman reports:
Undefeated homestand: Orioles sweep Angels, winners of last 8
Orioles Magic is back, as the O’s are winners of their last eight after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels! Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series:
How sweep it is: Orioles take all 3 against Rangers
The O’s completed their first sweep of 2022, defeating the Rangers in all three games played! Stephen Heckman recaps the exciting series:
Orioles make history in June 2022: Breakdown of first winning month in almost 5 years
The O’s had their first winning month since August of 2017 in the month of June! Our Zack Bucklew breaks down the exciting month of Birdland baseball:
Orioles come up short in Seattle, take 1 of 3: Series Recap 6/27/22 – 6/29/22
The O’s ended their streak of six series wins, dropping two of three games from the Mariners. Stephen Heckman recaps the series:
Battle of Beltway kicks off in Baltimore: Series Preview 6/21/22 – 6/22/22
It’s the first meeting of the Battle of the Beltway Series between the Orioles and Nationals, this one coming from Camden Yards! Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview:
Orioles win second straight series against Rays: Series Recap 6/17/22 – 6/19/22
The O’s celebrated Father’s Day weekend with a series win against the Tampa Bay Rays! Justin Sutphin recaps the exciting series:
O’s host Rays for 3 games at OPACY: Series Preview 6/17/22 – 6/19/22
The Orioles are back home to start a three-game series against the Rays tonight at Oriole Park at Camden Yards! Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview:
Orioles split 4-game series with Blue Jays: Series Recaps 6/13/22 – 6/16/22
The O’s came to play in Toronto, as they split their first series with the Blue Jays in 2022. Justin Sutphin recaps the series:
O’s, Royals split series from Kauffman Stadium: Series Recap 6/9/22 – 6/12/22
The O’s split their four-game series with the Royals from Kauffman Stadium. Justin Sutphin recaps the series:
Orioles meet Yankees for 3 in Bronx: Series Preview 5/23/22 – 5/25/22
The O’s are headed north to the Bronx to play the Yankees in a three-game set. Stephen Heckman has your Series Preview:
Scrappy O’s walk-off Rays twice in series win: Series Recap 5/20/22 – 5/22/22
Orioles Magic filled Oriole Park at Camden Yards this weekend, as the debuting Adley Rutschman and the rest of the never-say-die O’s won their series against the Rays, two games to one! Stephen Heckman recaps the series:
No. 1 prospect Adley Rutschman gets call to majors; Bemboom designated for assignment
Birdland, the day we’ve waited for has finally come, as the top prospect in all of baseball, Adley Rutschman, will make his major league debut tonight against the Rays! Justin Sutphin reports:
Orioles host Rays for hot weekend set: Series Preview 5/20/22 – 5/22/22
Following an exciting walk-off victory to avoid a sweep, the Baltimore Orioles now host another AL East opponent, this time the Tampa Bay Rays! Justin Sutphin has your Series Preview:
Rutschman promotion mostly guesswork for now
Adley Rutschman’s promotion to the big leagues is quickly upon us! But when exactly will that day be? Steve Katz tells us how it’s anyone’s guess at this point in time:
Baysox win soggy series against Harrisburg, Henderson shines: Weekly Recap 5/3/22 – 5/8/22
The Baysox had a much-needed series win over the Harrisburg Senators, with contributions from three of the organization’s top prospects! Stephen Heckman recaps your week in Baysox baseball:
Tides come off road trip with Rodriguez as high point: Weekly Recap 5/3/22 – 5/8/22
A tough road trip for the Tides had a few bright spots, like another great start from Grayson Rodriguez and the 2022 debut for Adley Rutschman at the Triple-A level. Steve Katz recaps your week in Tides baseball:
Top prospect battery set to join Norfolk Tides
As announced earlier today, O’s top prospects Adley Rutschman and D.L. Hall will be added to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides roster Friday. Stephen Heckman reports:
Aberdeen takes series with 5 straight wins: Weekly Recap 4/26/22 – 5/1/22
The IronBirds won five straight against the Blue Claws, with a little help from rehabbing top prospects Adley Rutschman and D.L. Hall. Stephen Heckman recaps your week in IronBirds baseball:
Slumping Baysox get reinforcements as Rutschman, Hall move up: Weekly Recap 4/26/22 – 5/1/22
A 1-5 week for the Baysox was outshined by the announcement of the rehab promotions of top prospects Adley Rutschman and D.L. Hall. Steve Katz reports:
Thoughts on first outing for Rodriguez, Correa contract & more
Grayson Rodriguez’s up and down outing, Carlos Correa’s unique contract and much more. Steve Katz reports:
O’s add catching depth, add Beau Taylor on minors deal
The O’s have added to their catching depth by signing Beau Taylor to a minor league deal. Stephen Heckman reports:
O’s re-sign Chris Ellis to minors deal, Adley sidelined & more
The Orioles have re-signed right-hander Chris Ellis to a minor league deal, with an invite to spring training. Plus, Adley Rutschman has been sidelined and much more. Stephen Heckman reports:
Roster Inflation: O’s announce 2022 spring training non-roster invitees
The Orioles have announced their 2022 spring training non-roster invitees! Writer Stephen Heckman gives us insight on who could stand out and maybe even earn a roster spot:
O’s sign veteran catcher Robinson Chirinos to 1-year deal
After the Orioles officially announced the signing of right-hander Jordan Lyles this evening, GM Mike Elias has made another depth move.
Our farm is better than your farm
Orioles Minor League Camp is underway! Wayland Abernathy III will guide you through it all by giving you names to look out for this spring!
Thoughts on left field wall, service time & more
Left field wall construction thoughts, service time manipulation and CBA thoughts. Let’s talk about it!
Norfolk Tides release 2022 promotional schedule
The Norfolk Tides have announced their promotional schedule for the 2022 season. Stephen Heckman reports: