O, Fortuna! Explorations in Randomness
Five Orioles who have either reaped the benefits from or suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune over the season’s first 20 games.
Getting Defensive: Analyzing Baltimore’s Defensive Efficiency
Just how efficient should we expect Baltimore’s defenders, about a third of whom are new additions, to be this year, and just what kind of impact might that have on the numbers of Mr. Britton, the rookie ground-ball-machine?
Roberts’ Homer, Tillman’s 6 No-Hit Innings Carry O’s Past Rays
After six shutout innings by Chris Tillman, Brian Roberts hit a 3 run shot that put the Orioles on the board and eventually gave them the win.
Series Preview: Orioles at Rays (4/1 – 4/3)
The Orioles open their season in Tampa Bay with a three game series for the second year in a row. Opening day is finally here and as Kevin Gregg put it, “it’s go time, boys!”
Britton, Harris, Tatum Cut, Duchscherer to DL, 25 Man Roster Set
The Orioles have officially sent Zach Britton, Brendan Harris, and Craig Tatum down to the minor leagues, though it may not be long before you see any one of them back up in Baltimore.
Matusz Struggles with Command as Orioles Fall to Twins, 2-5
Brian Matusz had trouble finding the strike zone, while Adam Jones and Vladimir Guerrero homered as the Orioles fell to the Minnesota Twins 2-5.
Britton and Fox Continue to Shine, O’s Beat Yankees 6-2
Top prospect Zach Britton allowed one run in five innings while Fox, Scott, and Hardy homer to put the O’s in the win column.
Last Chance Single by Green Puts O’s Ahead for the Win, 9-8
Brad Bergesen kept the O’s in it early, but after a late game surge by the Rays, it was Nick Green who came up big in the 9th.
Orioles Lose Early Lead and Fall to Phillies, 5-7
After an early lead in the 1st inning, Orioles pitching fell apart later in the game as Derrek Lee made his Orioles debut.
Offensive Woes Drag on as Orioles Lose, 0-2
Even with spectacular showings from the pitching staff, the Orioles couldn’t find ways to score against Carl Pavano and the Twins.
