Friday Bird Droppings: talking about All Stars and homers

So, the O's got the record, but failed to secure the win. Would have been nice to get both, but the Mariners are no slouches, compared to the Padres who are incredible slouches. The weekend's series rolls on tonight with Kevin Gausman taking on Wade LeBlanc.

Led by the mighty Orioles, Major League hitters are homering at a record pace | For The Win
Do you really want analysis, or just talk about the O's hitting dingers?

Home run history? Planets aligned for Orioles to match monthly mash mark - Baltimore Orioles- ESPN
DINGERS!

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Camden Depot: Hyun Soo Kim Has Been A Revelation Lest anyone accuse the folks at Camden Depot of serving up Haderade by the gallon, witness these lines in praise of Hyun-Soo Kim (nana nanana).

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Bowie's All-Stars: Chance Sisco, Garabez Rosa, Jayson Aquino, Donnie Hart - Steve Melewski
Several Baby Birds are angling for AA All Star game appearances.

On this day in 1967, Jim Palmer gave up a grand slam while on a rehab assignment in AAA. Cal Ripken Jr. was moved to shortstop from third base by Earl Weaver on July 1, 1982. Turned out okay. The Orioles and Angels combined to hit eleven homers in a full fledged dong party on July 1, 1994.

It's the birthday of Nelson Cruz and Jamie Walker. Williamsport native and general colorful character Boots Poffenberger was born July 1, 1915.