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Orioles’ offensive woes continue as Red Sox complete four-game sweep with 3-1 win
Sunday’s game was one that was seemingly lost by one error in the 2nd inning. For the first time since Thursday, the Orioles took a lead over the Red Sox thanks to a two-out rally in the bottom of the 1st. Boston starter Payon Tolle began the frame by striking out Blaze Alexander and Pete […]
Orioles vs Red Sox discussion
It’s been a tough week in Birdland. After beginning the week with two heartbreaking losses in Denver, the Orioles have been thoroughly outplayed in three straight losses to the Red Sox. Pitching hasn’t been the problem for the O’s. During their current five game losing streak, Baltimore has three quality starts and none of their […]
Orioles minor league recap 9/6: Patrick Reilly dazzles for Baysox
Triple-A: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (MIA) 11, Norfolk Tides 7 The Tides jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning on a two-run home run by Jeremiah Jackson and an RBI triple by Luis Vázquez. But they fell behind immediately after that and never recovered. Starting pitcher Cade Povich had a very rough time. […]
Orioles news: Back-to-back shutouts leaves season slipping away
Hello, friends. Even the optimists in Birdland have to be pretty much ready to put the hopes to bed for the season at this point. Last night’s loss to the Red Sox comes darn close to settling it for the Orioles. They needed to come out and have a strong September in order to keep […]
O’s get blanked for second night in a row, lose 5-0 to Red Sox
For the second consecutive night, the Orioles offense was an absolute no-show, getting blanked yet again in a 5-0 defeat at the hands of visiting Red Sox on Saturday night at Camden Yards. The sixth inning of this game felt like a a death knell for the 2026 Orioles. At the time, the game was […]
Orioles vs Red Sox discussion
This is the type of game where, if you look at it on the surface, the Orioles don’t stand a chance. Suddenly, they are on a four-game skid that could turn into a downward death spiral as the schedule gets tougher. Their opponent has been one of the best team’s in the league since the […]
Orioles minor league recap 9/5: Quinn throws five scoreless for Baysox
Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 10, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) 5 The Tides brought the lumber with double-digit runs and hits, plus nine walks, overcoming an early 4-0 deficit for a runaway victory. Rece Hinds was the hitting star, reaching base five times on four singles and a walk, and he scored three runs. Six other batters […]
Orioles news: O’s playoff dreams are slipping away
Good morning Birdland, You would have thought that Colton Cowser’s catch in Colorado a few days ago would have been the exact kind of jet fuel the Orioles needed to really go on a run and take the AL’s final wild card for themselves. Instead, they have now lost four in a row since that […]
Orioles’ bats disappear in 1-0 loss to Red Sox
The Orioles and Red Sox faced off for the second game of their four-game series, and once again the Orioles were unable to give starter Shane Baz any run support. Baz and Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez dueled and ended with similar results, the only difference being one first-inning run. That was enough to decide […]
Orioles vs Red Sox discussion
The Orioles could have won last night, but they didn’t. A night where Adley Rutschman returned and hit two home runs, but the Orioles still won, would have been a pretty decent outcome in my book. Brandon Young did his part. Pete Alonso, Luis Robert, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered. But the bullpen blew it. It […]
It’s okay to not feel okay about Adley’s homecoming
We’re all grown-ups here (speaking personally … sort of?). On that dark day in early August where Adley Rutschman was traded to the Boston Red Sox for four prospects and a backup catcher, I comprehended the cold, rational logic of the deal. Perhaps injuries would keep the O’s 2019 1/1 guy from ever being a […]
Orioles fans think offense is the problem for the stretch
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. After spending months slowly grinding their way back to a .500 record, there was a short time there where you could almost believe that the Orioles […]
Orioles minor league recap 9/4: Eyanson shines against former team
Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 10, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) 9 — F/10 The Jumbo Shrimp struck for two in the top of the tenth, but Norfolk walked it off in the bottom half. José Barrero trimmed the lead to one with a base hit, and Brandon Butterworth stepped in with the tying and go-ahead runs in […]
Orioles news: Adley’s revenge game continues O’s slide
Good morning, Camden Chatters. Well, gang, the vibes are…not great. The Orioles finally returned to Camden Yards last night after nearly two weeks on the road, but what could’ve been an uplifting series-opening victory against the Red Sox turned sour in the late innings. There were plenty of reasons for the O’s loss, which I’ll […]
Adley Rutschman propels Red Sox to 6-5 win in first game back in Baltimore
Adley Rutschman tormented his former team in his first game back at Camden Yards, hitting two home runs and leading the Red Sox to a 6-5 win in Baltimore. Batting third for Boston, Rutschman received a standing ovation from the Camden Yards faithful in the 1st, tipping his helmet to the fans who still had […]
Thursday night Orioles game thread: vs. Red Sox, 7:15pm ET
Probable pitchers: RHP Brandon Young (9-3, 3.38 ERA, 103 Ks) vs. LHP Jake Bennett (9-6, 3.27 ERA, 74 Ks) Where to watch: FOX/FOX ONE Usually when you win six out of nine games on a road trip, you return home feeling good about the direction of your team. With the Orioles, however, they come into […]
Orioles-Red Sox series preview: Adley comes home
When the Orioles made the controversial decision to trade Adley Rutschman to a division rival, it felt like they were throwing in the towel on 2026. Critics deemed the move to be an indictment of Mike Elias and his failure to establish a consistent winning window in Baltimore. The notion that Rutschman—a former first overall […]
The Camden Chat community has lost a treasured member
I am writing this article with a heavy heart. Earlier this week, I learned that a longtime member of the Camden Chat commenting community, Jakubazookas, died last month. He was killed in what was apparently an act of random violence while he was walking to work. Jaku, as we knew him for short, was a […]
Orioles minor league recap 9/3: Aloy homers twice, Bautista continues rehab
Triple-A: Jacksonville JumboShrimp (Marlins) 8, Norfolk Tides 4 It’s been a tough adjustment to Triple-A for Tides starter Juaron Watts-Brown, and it didn’t get much better here. Over 4.2 innings he allowed seven runs on six hits, four walks, five strikeouts, and three home runs. The relievers behind him were solid overall. The rehabbing Félix […]
Orioles news: Bradish’s workload, Hunter’s prospect hype
Hello, friends. The 2026 Orioles rollercoaster ride continues. Over the last couple of days, we were reminded why there have been slightly more downs than there have been ups this season. Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s losses to the Rockies were particularly maddening, with such sad offensive outputs in Coors Field against the Colorado staff, with various […]
Orioles waste Rogers gem and lose series to Rockies in another sad affair
A team that wants to stay in the postseason race can’t lose a game like this one. The Orioles faced a Rockies starting pitcher, in Coors Field, with an ERA over 5. They had their own starting pitcher, Trevor Rogers, set a career high with 11 strikeouts over an excellent start that took him into […]
Orioles vs. Rockies Discussion
One reason why the Orioles are where they are right now is they just can’t keep up a consistent high level of play. This is playing out in miniature over the first two games against the Rockies. Monday’s game brought the highest of highs with Colton Cowser’s amazing game-ending home run robbery to give the […]
Recent moves give pinch-hitting Orioles even more options
The Orioles have not overwhelmed teams with their offensive firepower, but the team keeps finding ways to win games. Pete Alonso has generated some AL MVP chatter, and Coby Mayo looks like Barry Bonds against lefties, but the majority of the lineup has provided inconsistent production this season. So how does a team filled with […]
Orioles minor league recap 9/2: Bradfield Jr. tallies three hits in Tides win
Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 9, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 3 The Tides scored five runs in the 6th inning to propel them to a series-opening victory over the Jumbo Shrimp. Norfolk came into the bottom of the 6th down 3-2, having scored two runs on a pair of doubles by Bryan Ramos and Enrique Bradfield Jr. in […]
Orioles news: De León debuts, O’s win streak ends
Good morning Birdland, Being a .500 team was cool while it lasted! The Orioles dipped right back to a losing record with their 4-2 loss on Tuesday night in Denver. Kyle Bradish labored, only getting through five mediocre innings. Luis De León debuted out of the bullpen and gave up a two-run homer, which proved […]
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