Commentary & Analysis
Commentary and analysis on the Baltimore Orioles from the writers of SB Nation's Orioles blog, Camden CHat.
Will the Orioles’ home run dependency be their downfall?
The Orioles have been one of the best HR-hitting teams all season. Recent offensive shortcomings raise the question of whether the homer-happy O’s can turn those long balls into postseason wins.
In flawed AL, the Orioles only need a little bit more from their struggling offense
The O’s offense has been flailing, and the organization doesn’t have any answers. But that doesn’t mean their playoff chances are sunk.
AL contenders check-in: Orioles surge to best record, Royals and Red Sox fade fast
The six top teams in the American League are jockeying for position while others are falling out of the race.
How Cade (“Slim”) Povich turned in the best start of his career
On Tuesday night against the White Sox, Povich showed great command and an evolved pitch mix that could be a recipe going forward.
AL contenders check-in: Royals make a move in the Central, Tigers surge back to relevance
With one month left to play, six teams are in good shape to make the playoffs, but some fringe contenders are trying to make a late charge.
Anthony Santander’s 40-HR chase is wildly improbable for several reasons
A switch-hitting former Rule 5 pick who hit only nine four-baggers before June is an unlikely candidate to be putting up the numbers he is now.
Revisited: This year’s Orioles haven’t had the “it” from last year
It’s been a whole team effort from the Orioles to play at a .500 clip since early June.
The Orioles need a power surge from Ryan O’Hearn
The hard-hitting first baseman just missed a starting spot on the AL All Star team. Now, with Ryan Mountcastle sidelined, the Orioles need Ryan O’Hearn to pick up his power numbers.
The injured stars whose return will reshape this Orioles roster
With September around the corner, we could see the return of sorely-missed Orioles to this overly-injured team. We break down the four who can make the biggest impact.
All of the pressure is on the Orioles’ offense to figure it out
If the O’s want to make a deep postseason run, they need to score a whole lot of runs.
AL contenders check-in: O’s keep slipping; M’s fire their manager
The Orioles have lost their division lead and are in danger of falling out of the first wild card spot, too.
The other AL contenders are dealing with pitcher injuries, too
It’s not a fix-all, but it puts the Orioles’ struggles in a slightly better light.
The three biggest keys to reversing Corbin Burnes’s recent struggles
After the ace put up the worst start of his career last time out, it’s time to question if his current struggles require a change to his approach.
Albert Suárez has been the unexpected savior of the Orioles’ season
It’s scary to think where this talented Orioles team may have ended up if the 34-year-old Suárez hadn’t turned into the team’s ultimate swingman.
The new Orioles from the trade deadline are more good than bad, so far
The Orioles obtained six new players at the trade deadline, and on the whole, the trades look good.
Burch Smith has ascended quickly in Baltimore’s bullpen
Is Burch Smith this year’s Jacob Webb? The 34-year-old reliever has catapulted up the bullpen hierarchy over the last month.
Anthony Santander is the Orioles’ first big contract decision
The All-Star outfielder is playing the best baseball of his career in his contract year. With good outfield depth in the system, will Tony Taters get the extension he deserves?
The Orioles’ bullpen continues to be a work in progress
Some of the deadline moves have worked out, others haven’t. The Orioles’ postseason hopes may hinge on whether or not they can sort out the bullpen by October.
Orioles minor league recap 8/12: Reilly continues early Bowie success
Five Aberdeen starters pitched a combined shutout, and Delmarva’s Blake Money had a good day.
AL contenders check-in: AL East remains deadlocked, wild card race tightens up
The Orioles and Yankees each lost series to non-contending teams, but the Birds’ upcoming schedule is much more imposing than New York’s.
How Jackson Holliday has turned it around
The 20-year-old is a completely different hitter since his second call-up, crushing fastballs and posting top hard-hit rates.
The Orioles will lean on late-inning defensive replacements down the stretch
Recent additions heighten the need for Brandon Hyde to call on above-average defenders late in games.
The Orioles’ success on the road can define the last two months of their season
The end of the Cleveland series shows how dangerous the O’s can be on the road. With some tough upcoming road series, they’ll need that resilience down the stretch.
The Orioles are finally figuring out their winning formula
It required a trade deadline overhaul of the roster, but these O’s feel far more dangerous than they did a few weeks ago.
Don’t look now, but Cedric Mullins has finally caught fire at the plate
Better late than never, right? The O’s centerfielder has been red-hot at the dish, with a 1.142 OPS over his last two weeks.
AL contenders check-in: Yankees tie Orioles for first, teams beef up at the deadline
The Orioles’ recent struggles have cost them sole possession of the division lead, but they’re still one of the top three teams in the American League.
The Orioles have a better rotation than they did last week
The Orioles improved their rotation at the trade deadline. Will that be enough?
Ranking the Orioles’ needs ahead of the trade deadline
The Orioles already made trades to address the rotation and bullpen, but there are still plenty of holes to fill before today’s deadline.
The Orioles are expected to make even more big moves this week
Tuesday’s deadline is coming, and the O’s are still connected to a number of names.
A Birdland Salute to Austin Hays
He was drafted. He played. He is Birdland.
Orioles have reportedly shown interest in Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon
Taillon is outperforming some of his recent history this season. Is that going to last?
The Orioles have preferred their upgrades short-term and cheap. Will it be enough?
Will Mike Elias be ready to step up for a big move for a quality starting pitcher with team control remaining?