Despite losing a winnable game, the Orioles remain atop the AL East with the best winning percentage in the AL and the second best in MLB. After an off day today, they'll host the surprising Mariners, before heading out on an extended road trip to face the Angels, Astros and Indians.
In the Detroit series, the Orioles were able to equal their season high of seven straight wins. It seems like in recent years, the Orioles have almost been allergic to win streaks of more than four games. Their longest losing streak this season has been three games. Does that give you anymore confidence in the 2016 than you've had in other O's teams of recent vintage?
Darren O'Day very critical of umpire after strike call he didn't get - Steve Melewski
"Mark Wegner absolutely embarrassed himself. I have a great relationship with a lot of umpires. Some I consider friends. They have a tough job. It’s a judgement call, but that was pretty egregious." Salty.
Orioles Place Jimmy Paredes On Waivers - TKB
Mr. Duquette: tear down these walls!
Former Big League Pitcher, Orioles Coach Sammy Ellis Dies At 75 " CBS Baltimore
Ellis served as a coach on the 2000 Orioles.
How Good Are The Baltimore Orioles? - Baltimore Sports and Life
First is good, right?
Garceau: Orioles Already Show Postseason Potential " CBS Baltimore
"I know 33 games is just a small slice out of a 162 game pizza, so let’s just call it 'so far so good.'"
On this day in 1965, Jim Palmer, aided by his first major league homer, picked up his major league win. The Orioles released Palmer on this day in 1984. Kevin Hickey passed away on this day in 2012.
It's the birthday of proto-Schoop, Ivanon Coffie. Dave Philley also shares a birthday with you children of May 16.