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70 Years of Orioles Magic Moments...10 Years at a Time: 1994-2003

March 13, 2024

Two days after the St. Louis Browns finished the 1953 season in last place, American League owners approved the sale and transfer of the franchise to Baltimore, putting the city back in the big leagues for the first time since 1902. The newly renamed Baltimore Orioles moved into Memorial Stadium,

Women's History Month: Celebrating the Heart and Soul of the Clubhouse Mom

March 8, 2024

The first thing Linda Jones noticed when she came into work after being away for a couple days was the note on her desk that read “Linda Jones, CHM.” She was confused. She had just gotten back from a training, but her most recent certification did not include “CHM.” It

70 Years of Orioles Magic Moments...10 Years at a Time: 1984-1993

March 5, 2024

Two days after the St. Louis Browns finished the 1953 season in last place, American League owners approved the sale and transfer of the franchise to Baltimore, putting the city back in the big leagues for the first time since 1902. The newly renamed Baltimore Orioles moved into Memorial Stadium,

In Focus: 2024 Spring Training

February 29, 2024

Coming off an American League East Championship and a 101-win season, the 2024 Baltimore Orioles came into Spring Training with high expectations for themselves. The first two weeks were spent working out and catching up as players began reporting to their Spring Training home in Sarasota, Fla. On Saturday, February

70 Years of Orioles Magic Moments...10 Years at a Time: 1974-1983

February 27, 2024

Two days after the St. Louis Browns finished the 1953 season in last place, American League owners approved the sale and transfer of the franchise to Baltimore, putting the city back in the big leagues for the first time since 1902. The newly renamed Baltimore Orioles moved into Memorial Stadium,

70 Years of Orioles Magic Moments...10 Years at a Time: 1964-1973

February 20, 2024

Two days after the St. Louis Browns finished the 1953 season in last place, American League owners approved the sale and transfer of the franchise to Baltimore, putting the city back in the big leagues for the first time since 1902. The newly renamed Baltimore Orioles moved into Memorial Stadium,

70 Years of Orioles Magic Moments...10 Years at a Time: 1954-1963

February 13, 2024

Two days after the St. Louis Browns finished the 1953 season in last place, American League owners approved the sale and transfer of the franchise to Baltimore, putting the city back in the big leagues for the first time since 1902. The newly renamed Baltimore Orioles moved into Memorial Stadium,

2024 Birdland Caravan Recap

February 1, 2024

From Thursday, January 25, through Saturday, January 27, more than 35 current Orioles players, coaches, broadcasters, and front office staff split into groups, piled onto buses, and traveled a total of 552 miles across Maryland, making 16 stops in 14 cities, bringing the magic of Orioles baseball straight to the

Favorite Photos from 2023, Part 1

December 20, 2023

There were 81 regular season games and two Postseason games held at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this year. That number does not include the numerous community events, hours of practice, and memories made at The Yard this season. Over the course of the 2023 season, I took over 500,000

Favorite Photos from 2023, Part 2

December 20, 2023

As photographers, we take hundreds of thousands of photos over the course of a baseball season. Of those photos, a small percentage are seen by fans. As we look back on the 2023 season, we wanted to share our favorite photos, some of which you have seen before and others

The Baltimore Orioles: Winning On and Off the Field

November 27, 2023

In a season that was defined by comeback wins, record breaking performances, and drinks from the homer hose, there is only one word that will ever adequately describe the 2023 Baltimore Orioles – special. It was not just the moments on the field that made that team special, it was

In Focus: 9/26 – 10/1 Homestand

October 3, 2023

September 26, 2023 – Nationals vs. Orioles Baltimore honored National Baseball Hall of Famer and Orioles Legend Brooks Robinson with a moment of silence prior to the game. The Orioles went on to beat the Washington Nationals, 1-0. Gunnar Henderson recorded the game’s sole RBI with a leadoff home run

Stating His Case: Why Gunnar Henderson is the AL Rookie of the Year 

September 28, 2023

Gunnar Henderson burst onto the scene on August 31, 2022, immediately making an impact, going 2-for-4 at the plate and hitting his first career homer in his second career at-bat. Having only played in 34 games last season, Henderson retained his rookie status entering the 2023 season, giving him the

In Focus: 9/11 – 9/17 Homestand

September 19, 2023

September 11, 2023 – Cardinals vs. Orioles The Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 11-5, marking their 46th comeback win of the season. Cedric Mullins hit a go-ahead grand slam in the fifth inning, his second grand slam this season and the third of his career. Gunnar Henderson recorded his

10 Reasons Adam Jones will Forever be an Oriole

September 15, 2023

Five years after he last stepped foot on the grass at Oriole Park, Adam Jones continues to have an impact on Baltimore Orioles baseball. Though he may be retiring from the game, there are countless reasons why Jones will always be an Oriole. 1. His celebrations were second to none

‘Gibby the Giver’: Making a Difference off the Mound 

September 12, 2023

Kyle Gibson stood in front of his locker at Oriole Park with a coffee in his hand thinking about why he does what he does. Not on the mound, where he contemplates delivering the correct pitch for a strike, but off the field, where he is a family man, a

Looking Back: Birdland’s Best Moments So Far 

September 1, 2023

The 2023 Orioles have created plenty of magical moments so far this season, including improbable comebacks, record-breaking performances, and electric walk-offs. With a month left of the regular season, it’s time to look back on some of Birdland’s most memorable moments so far, while looking forward to all that is

In Focus: Homestand 8/22-8/30

August 31, 2023

August 22, 2023 – Blue Jays vs. Orioles Ryan Mountcastle extended his on-base streak to 27 straight games, the longest streak by an Orioles batter since Nick Markakis in 2009. James McCann extended his hitting streak to nine straight games, his longest hitting streak since 2018.

The Rise of the Closer: Félix Bautista

August 18, 2023

100 mph heat comes off the ball at the top of the zone leaving the hands of Félix Bautista at approximately seven feet off the ground. Known for being the Orioles' steadfast relief pitcher, Bautista leaves opposing batters feeling the exact opposite -- distress, discomfort, and pure aggravation -- in

In Focus: Homestand 8/4-8/10

August 11, 2023

August 4, 2023 – Mets vs. Orioles The Orioles beat the New York Mets, 10-3, improving to a season-high 26 games over .500. James McCann reached base four times and recorded a career-high-tying five RBI, a season-high three hits, and a stolen base. Jordan Westburg hit his second career home

Landrum’s Legendary Homer Led O’s into ’83 Series

August 3, 2023

When Orioles fans talk about the “Heroes of Birdland” they are inevitably drawn to a large number of Hall of Famers, Gold Glovers, MVPs and Cy Young Award winners who have taken their place in the team’s record book – names like Robinson, Ripken, Murray, Palmer, Powell, Belanger, Cuellar and

PICKED OFF: The Night Tippy Martinez Made History

August 1, 2023

It doesn’t matter where Tippy Martinez goes around town, whether it’s during a stop at the grocery store, watching one of his grandkids playing ball, or on one of his frequent visits to Camden Yards. At least one person, usually many more, will bring up the memorable night in 1983

In Focus: Homestand 7/28-7/30

August 1, 2023

July 28, 2023 – Yankees vs. Orioles Anthony Santander hit his second career walk-off home run in the ninth inning to give the Orioles a 1-0 win over the New York Yankees. The win marked the O’s fifth walk-off victory and fifth shutout this season. Grayson Rodriguez earned his first

Celebrating the 1983 World Champion Orioles

July 28, 2023

The Orioles were under a microscope from the start of the 1983 season. Earl Weaver had stepped down as manager and Joe Altobelli had taken over. They had gone down to the final game of the 1982 season before losing to Milwaukee and missing out on post-season play. And even

In Focus: Homestand 7/14-7/19

July 21, 2023

July 14, 2023 – Marlins vs. Orioles The Orioles extended their winning streak to six straight games with a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Adam Frazier recorded his first career multi-homer game, going 3-for-4 and tying his career-high with four RBI. Dean Kremer earned the win, recording eight strikeouts