Monday Bird Droppings

Does everyone feel a little better? After a terrible first game out of the break, the Orioles rebounded nicely to take a road series from the Tigers. Jonathan Schoop was a monster at the plate and made some great plays in the field, Chris Tillman looked like a different person, Adam Jones showed signs of shaking off his July swoon and Manny Machado continued to be awesome. A guy could get used to that. The O's are off today, but their road trip continues with potentially crucial stops this week in New York and Tampa.

Several Cars Caught on Fire Outside Comerica Park During Tigers-Orioles Game | The Big Lead
Reall works on so many levels...

Scouts from Dodgers, Rangers, Red Sox, Cubs, Orioles view Hamels - CBSSports.com
There were rumors...

With 20 homers, Manny Machado joins exclusive company among Orioles - Carroll County Times Extend this man.

Who might go when Gausman returns? | Comcast SportsNet Baltimore
A popular topic among the beats...

Camden Depot: Don't Waver: The Orioles Made the Right Move With Markakis Are we still having his discussion? I mean, we are...but, why?

The highs and lows of a yo-yo baseball player | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
"Tyler Wilson, the former University of Virginia right-hander, has been recalled by the Orioles or sent back to Norfolk eight times since May 18..." (h/t Shaffy)

On this day in 1993, Ben McDonald tossed a one hitter and Harold Baines homered as the first place O's shutout the Royals 7-0. In 2001, the Howard Street Tunnel fire claimed another game as public safety concerns forced the O's to postpone another game in their series against the Angels.

July 20 is the birthday of Gold Glover Charles Johnson, speedster Alexi Casilla, spring training home run champ Jake Fox