Friday Bird Droppings: Where Tyler Wilson is the man of the hour

After a disappointing series against the Blue Jays, the Orioles took two of three from the Red Sox at Fenway and get to head home to face the Blue Jays again. Can they maintain their grip on first? Why not, I say. This season has been anything but predictable and I've probably already said too much.

Wilson has best outing of career in win, as O's leave Boston in 1st place | CSN Mid-Atlantic
"Tyler Wilson pitched eight shutout innings as the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1. They lead Boston by a game in the AL East."

J.J. Hardy, Darren O'Day rehab from injuries | MLB.com
Hey, at least Gallardo's coming back soon.

Baltimore Orioles SS Manny Machado's appeal for four-game suspension reportedly set for Tuesday Here's hoping a rep from the Angelos firm can exploit the "Big Papi loophole"...

The Orioles Are In 1st Place & I'm Conflicted - Baltimore Sports and Life This one's kind of all over the place.

Camden Depot: 2016 Orioles Draft: Sinkers, Strong Arms, and Good Contact A look at the recently concluded draft from the fine folks at Camden Depot.

Eastern Shore brewery unveils Billy Ripken-inspired sour beer: Puck Face - Baltimore Sun ...but does it get the Duck seal of approval?

On this day in 2009, Matt Wieters hit his first big league homer. In 2010, Ubaldo Jimenez notched his majors leading 13th win as the Rockies iced the Twins 5-1.

Not really a big day for O's birthdays. David Pauley turns 32 today.