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The Baltimore Orioles have been waiting for a catalyst for nearly a decade, and they finally have it in the way of catcher Adley Rutschman. The Orioles have slowly gained ground in the American League Wild Card race and have looked an entirely different team since he made his debut in late May. Before Rutschman […] Adley Rutschman’s Catching Influence on the 2022 Orioles - … [Read more...] about Adley Rutschman’s Catching Influence on the 2022 Orioles

While still unlikely, the Orioles can pay up for Juan Soto. The Baltimore Orioles are surprisingly competitive this season, though chances at making a run to playoffs remain low.  They are better set up to compete for the wild car next season, and Juan Soto would certainly help reach that goal. With the news last […] The Orioles Actually Have a Shot at Acquiring Juan Soto - … [Read more...] about The Orioles Actually Have a Shot at Acquiring Juan Soto

Fresh off the all star break, the Baltimore Orioles begin the second half of their 2022 season tonight at Camden Yards against the New York Yankees. Birdland is beaming with optimism, the likes of which haven’t been seen since the team’s last playoff appearance in 2016. The O’s head into the intra-divisional series having won […] Baltimore Orioles: two second half stories to … [Read more...] about Baltimore Orioles: two second half stories to watch

After yet another disappointing season for the 28-year-old Jorge Lopez in 2021, many Baltimore Orioles fans considered him as an afterthought and believed that he may not make the team in the 2022 season. However, Brandon Hyde surprised fans by using Lopez as the closer in the Orioles’ home opener and first win of the […] Baltimore Orioles: Jorge Lopez Pitches Seventh Inning of … [Read more...] about Baltimore Orioles: Jorge Lopez Pitches Seventh Inning of ASG

Shockwaves rippled across the baseball world last week when The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported not only that all-world phenom Juan Soto had rejected a 15 year, $440 million contract extension offered by the Washington Nationals, but also that the club would begin trade talks concerning the 23 year old outfielder. While the first inclination may […] The Orioles have the … [Read more...] about The Orioles have the pieces to make a Juan Soto trade, but would it be the right move?