Monday Bird Droppings

After an oddly satisfying and dissatisfying series against the boys from Chavez Ravine, the Blue Jays come to town. The Orioles will have now faced every team in the division this month and it looks like we'll be able to expect the dogfight that was anticipated.

Anybody watching NBA playoffs? Any desire to engage in some spoiler-free Mad Men discussion? We'll allow it. This is your Open Thread, folks.

Arrieta costs Orioles series finale - Carroll County Times: Baltimore Orioles Once again, you have to give Arrieta marks for his forthrightness, but I'd trade that in for an ability to hit his targets in a heartbeat.

PressBox: Series Recap: Orioles Evade Dodgers We wanted the sweep! Ah, well...

School of Roch: Strong-arming the Orioles' catchers The Professor looks at a subject near and dear to his heart: arm strength.

Minor League Players of the Week: 4/15 – 4/21 | Baltimore Sports and Life BSL takes a look around the system.

Are the Blue Jays abusing the waiver system? | HardballTalk Alex Anthopolous: Breaker of Men

On this day in 1999, Mike Bordick saved the Birds from being no-hit by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The one hitter held and the Devil Rays won 1-0.

It's the birthday of Dave Schmidt and Jimmy Key...