Often times in postseason play, it’s a team’s role players, not the superstars, that make the difference in winning or losing a championship. For example, the Cleveland Cavaliers had the star-power to win the NBA Finals, but when injuries struck down the stretch, they lacked the overall depth and talent they needed, and fell short of their … More Role Players and the Roster Crunch
What a game! What a weekend! What a series up in Toronto for the Birds! The Orioles jumped ahead of the red-hot Toronto Blue Jays to gain sole possession of 3rd place in the packed American League East. The Orioles (36-33) now trail the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays (40-31) by just 3 games, … More Weekend Update
The Ravens have completed mandatory minicamp and are on their way to becoming a championship contender. The pace and intensity of practice were increased from OTA’s with veterans like Steve Smith Sr. and Terrell Suggs in attendance. ESPN’s Tedy Bruschi stated the Ravens have the most talented roster in the NFL, but who stood out? … More Ravens Recap: Minicamp
The streaking O’s have won 11 of their last 14, including 8 of their last 10 games. This is without a doubt due to an overall increase in offensive production. The pitching, for the most part, has been a consistent presence all season long. With the exception of a slow start by ace Chris Tillman and … More With Manny’s Power Surging; Is Leadoff the Answer?
Orioles 19 Phillies 3. That was the final score in the O’s historic rout of the Phils last night to close out the home-half of the Interleague set. The O’s blasted a team-record eight homers Tuesday as they confused Oriole Park at Camden Yards for Power Plant Live. The teams now travel up Route-95 to … More Will N.L. Rules Slow Down O’s?
We’ve all noticed that the NFL doesn’t like to stay quiet for too long. Amidst the NBA Finals and the MLB regular season, minicamp is under way for all 32 NFL teams. Our beloved Ravens are returning several big names like Flacco, Suggs, Smith (Steve Sr. and Jimmy), Dumerville, and Forsett, not to mention adding … More Ravens Flying Under the Radar
One thing’s for sure here at The Win Column, we love a good nickname. Over time, TK and I have pretty much come up with at least one name that can substitute for nearly every player on both the Orioles and the Ravens. This blog will feature those O’s, their aliases, as well as a brief … More O’s Nicknames: Explained
Just as it seems like the Orioles are officially back, winners of 7 of their last 8, Buck and Duq are faced with some interesting decisions. Former Minnesota Twin great Chris Parmalee has been in Norfolk for the start of 2015, putting up decent numbers as he headed into the opt-out clause in his contract. … More 6/16 Roster Moves
Wei-Yin + Wieters = Win Column. That was the formula your streaking Baltimore Orioles used Monday night to secure their 9th win in 11 games. The O’s got back over .500 as Chen tossed 8 scoreless innings to tie his career high, while tallying 9 strikeouts for the second time this season. Chen worked quickly … More Chen, Wieters Dominate as O’s Stay Hot
Here we are on June 15th, 62 games into the longest, most demanding six-month season in professional sports. The Orioles sit at 31-31, and just 3 games back of the American League East lead. In years past, a .500 record at this point in the season may have had the Birds trailing perennial AL East … More 100 Games Left, O’s in Familiar Position
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