Saturday Bird Droppings

Orioles' Manny Machado leads all big leaguers in ESPN's Web Gems - baltimoresun.com
Raise your hand if this surprises you. Anyone?

Cal Ripken, Jr. Looks Back on The Streak | Sports Illustrated Kids
OK, so it's SI Kids. But still, Cal is awesome.

School of Roch: Orioles will add pitching
Zach Britton will join the team for today's game. We're saved!

The Rays and O's combined to use a record 21 pitchers in the longest game in both clubs' histories. | orioles.com: News
Some facts about last night's game. I'd call them fun facts, but staying up until after 2 a.m. to watch the Orioles lose is not, in fact, fun.

On Koji Uehara - Orioles Uncensored
A nice write up on Koji, even if the Orioles are finished playing the Red Sox for now.

Camden Depot: Mike Wright at Norfolk
A look at Orioles prospect Mike Wright.

On this day in 1984, Jim Traber made his major league debut in Baltimore. Traber didn't have a very memorable career, but before he made his debut he also sang the national anthem. Impressive.

Happy birthday to former Oriole Zach Phillips!