What’s With Watt?
Despite his obvious bad luck in World Series games, Eddie Watt was actually a pretty cool pitcher.
21 Straight Losses? Maybe Not Such a Surprise
By the 1987 baseball season, my last as an Orioles employee, we knew our favorite baseball team had hit rock bottom.
Tonight, Tonight Let It Be Lowenstein
Talk about your folk heroes. Brother Lo was certainly one. Nothing short of a so-so player from Cleveland and Texas, John Lowenstein came to Baltimore where he became a different player.
10 Straight American League playoff Wins
Ten straight American League playoff wins. Now that’s the Orioles I remember.
A Giraffe on Roller Skates
Loved the story of how during a rainstorm in Baltimore, almost brilliant Dick Hall figured out by his amazing math skills how many raindrops had fallen on the dugout during the delay.
Eight Great Games With The Yankees In 10 days
“The Yankees series was wonderfully exciting,” Stone said. “The first time I beat them in that series, I threw all fastballs and curve balls. The second time it was all fastballs and sliders. I went with two different plans. That Yankees team had some good left-handed hitters and I went 3-0. I had never beaten them before.”
Our First Great Designated Hitter
I was always amazed by the 1962 season by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Davis.
These Guys Should Have Been Stars
That 1971 season, powerful Jim Fuller hit 33 homers and drove in 110 runs.
Great Trades In Orioles History
On December 9th, 1965, The Cincinnati Reds dealt us four American League pennants and two World Championships. It’s as simple as that.
Tim Stoddard Was Unhittable At Times
By the 1980 season, he was a regular at Orioles games. That season he notched career highs in games (64) and saves (26). His method of operation was simple. He was there to blow fastballs by American League hitters.
