The Orioles have lost 22 of their last 31 games, some of those after being completely shellacked. This is after starting the season 22-10. The offense has struggled, but the defense and pitching have been atrocious. Sure, Manny’s struggled at the plate and the team’s lost Zach Britton and Chris Tillman (to name a couple […]
Read moreThe Orioles Shouldn’t Trade Manny Machado…Right?
This is going to be short and sweet, in comparison to some folks’ analysis. GIF Credit: BaltimoreSportsReport.com I may be in the minority here. This is especially true since I spoke on the Orioles doing the opposite not too long ago. But, I’m in the mindset that the Orioles, especially if they’re in a win-now […]
Read moreSpeed on the Beat Talks The Orioles’ Opening Day Win
The Orioles open the 2017 season with a dramatic 3-2 win in extra innings versus their bitter rival, the Toronto Blue Jays. After having a bit of a pitcher’s duel through the first 9, Mark Trumbo decided to keep calm and go jumbo in the bottom of the 11th inning. I was on my way […]
Read moreManny Machado: Somehow Still Underrated
Now, I’ve talked about Manny on SOTB in the past. So, this may be a slight retread. But, even as he’s begun his ascent to the level of Bryce and Trout, this still has to be said. Manny Machado is still somewhat underrated. I’ve got to ask “how?” In an opinion piece on ESPN, the […]
Read moreBryce Harper or Mike Trout? (Or "And Where Does that Leave Manny?")
It’s an argument that’s raged since both of these men were still boys. It’s one that’s picked up in recent months, since Harper has turned into Super Bryce and Mike Trout is, well, Mike Trout. So, to add another hat into the ring, who’s better? Bryce or Mike? Manny Machado. Seriously, in some ways. But, […]
Read moreShould We Panic about the (In)Action of the Orioles?
So, stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A Baltimore Orioles team does meh-to-great in the regular season. If they make it to the playoffs, they get demoralized by a “Cinderella” team that no one expected to be as epic as they were in the post-season. The Orioles team is jacked to the brims […]
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