Monday Bird Droppings

This series has been the exact opposite of what one would've hoped for. I don't even think it's a case of Maddon being sneaky and outfoxing Buck or the Rays being a dominant, the Orioles just look like they're running on fumes. Well, one more day game in Tampa at 3:00, then home again, Jeeves, to face the Blue Jays. Since we last saw our feathered friends to the North, Colby Rasmus, Brett Cecil and Edwin Arncarnarnation have been shut down for the year. Joey Bats is also on the shelf.

Three teams clinch playoff spots; Yankees and Orioles nearly done; the Tigers’ secret offensive star | The Strike Zone - SI.com "Nearly done" feels generous.

Steve Melewski: Is Scott Feldman pitching his way into the Orioles future? This was published before yesterday's game, but I don't think that changes much.

Chris Davis is clearly the Most Valuable Oriole | Comcast SportsNet Baltimore Clearly.

Orioles reliever Darren O'Day may be the most interesting man in baseball - Baltimore Sun The longform Darren O'Day article you didn't know you'd been waiting for.

Baltimore Orioles' 2013 Minor League Awards | Bleacher Report Not a slideshow!

Camden Depot: BABIP, or Why Some People Might Make the Wrong Statistical Conclusion Is Mike Morse done or just unlucky? Bonus Xavier Avery content.

Has Buck Showalter worn the Orioles out? | Roar From 34 Taking on another proposed Verducci effect.

It's the birthday of Pete Harnisch and Willie Greene.