The best baseball players born on Jan. 15
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 15:
10 moments that defined Lee Smith's career
When Lee Smith called it a career after the 1997 season, there was no closer more fruitful in baseball history. He held the record in career saves, with 478. He acquired at least 30 saves 10 times and 40 saves three times, leading the NL four times (and the Majors
The best baseball players born on Sept. 30
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 30.
The best baseball players born on Sept. 28
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 28.
Top Orioles Draft pick from every season
BALTIMORE -- For a rebuilding team like the Orioles, so many dreams are pinned on the MLB Draft. And so many of those dreams get tied up in team’s top picks, who historically result in disproportionate amounts of future value compared to other picks in the Draft. In this area,
Flash back to these buzzworthy Orioles debuts
BALTIMORE -- With Adley Rutschman arriving at Oriole Park on Saturday, the wait is over. Few prospects in recent memory have generated more hype than Rutschman since the Orioles drafted him first overall in the 2019 Draft, making his debut a must-see not just for Orioles fans, but for the
These are the Orioles' best homegrown stars
BALTIMORE -- With Adley Rutschman now in the Majors, the Orioles hope they are getting their first big league look at their next homegrown star. They are a franchise well-versed with that type of player, able to sport five Hall of Famers and many other club legends who spent the
The 10 youngest players in Orioles history
BALTIMORE -- Now that Adley Rutschman is in the Majors, the youth movement set to hit Baltimore can finally begin. Rutschman is the first of several top prospects to debut from the club’s top-rated farm system as the Orioles shift their focus from the future more to the fresh-faced present.
10 Brooks Robinson stats you have to see
Before Mike Schmidt, Adrián Beltré and Nolan Arenado, there was Brooks Robinson. The man who became known as the “Human Vacuum Cleaner,” Robinson played third base like a maestro. And he did it year after year, for more than two decades spent entirely in Baltimore. Still rightfully regarded as one
The best baseball players born on April 21
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for April 21:
The best baseball players born on Sept. 24
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 24: 1) Rafael Palmeiro (1964) Long before the finger-wag seen 'round the world, Palmeiro, a four-time All-Star and
The best baseball players born on Oct. 9
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 9: 1) Joe Sewell (1898) Sewell, the first of two Hall of Famers on this list, found his
The best baseball players born on Feb. 3
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Feb. 3:
5 best seasons by an Orioles pitcher
Over the first half of their nearly seven-decade history, the Orioles came to be known more for their pitching prowess than their position players. They had six American League Cy Young Award winners from 1969-1980, including four in a six-year stretch to close out that decade. So it makes sense
The 10 most legendary moments at OPACY
From the day it opened in 1992, Baltimore’s crown jewel of a ballpark set a new standard. In the years since, it’s hosted some of baseball's most unforgettable moments. Here are the 10 best in the history of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which remains one of the most iconic,
How the oriole became a baseball bird
When many people think of orioles, a group of New World birds in the blackbird family, one of the first associations they make is baseball. The next is probably Baltimore. Put together, the city and brilliant orange-and-black bird have been linked for centuries, long before the baseball Orioles moved east
10 players you forgot were Orioles
Do you remember Izzy Molina? Nobody would blame you if you didn't. A journeyman Minor League catcher for most of his career, Molina was 31 when he squatted behind the plate for the Orioles on May 6, 2002. None of his previous 68 big league games had come with the
These are the best O's by uniform number
Who wore it best? Uniforms have always been a reason we love baseball, with the numbers on the back, specifically, always serving as a way to connect with the players wearing them. Whether they’re randomly assigned or strategically acquired, numbers can become intrinsically tied to a player’s identity, sometimes as
Orioles' all-time retired numbers
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles have been quick to identify franchise-changing talent. And the six numbers they've retired reflect that, as the O's deserve some credit for putting these uniforms on ice at Camden Yards. Yes, being a surefire Hall of Famer is a tall task, but these half-dozen numbers (along
5 best seasons by an Orioles position player
Over the years, some of baseball’s greatest players have called Baltimore home. That’s led to some incredible individual performances, stretched out over 162-game increments. It’s really a beautiful thing -- watching an elite player clicking on all cylinders for a full summer. Orioles fans have seen it more than a
10 biggest trades in Orioles history
Since the club moved to Baltimore, trades have played an important role in shaping the history of the Orioles. Some have altered the future of the franchise, while others amounted to little. Some hit big, some hurt. Either way, the years have left a trail of memorable transactions. Here is
Orioles' best players not in Cooperstown
The Orioles are well represented in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, with 17 players (five wearing Orioles caps), four managers and two executives enshrined in Cooperstown. What about the best of the rest? Across MLB.com, we’re taking a minute to list each team’s best players not in the Hall
Best all-time O's seasons at each position
In 2015, Manny Machado enjoyed perhaps the best individual season by an Oriole this millennium. At the tender age of 22, Machado hit .286 with 35 home runs, 20 steals and an .861 OPS, providing elite defense while playing in all 162 games. It was a breakout from a precocious
Every Orioles no-hitter in history
The Orioles have thrown 10 no-hitters in club history -- six since moving to Baltimore and four when they were previously known as the St. Louis Browns. Their most recent no-hitter was thrown by John Means in 2021. The O's are still seeking their first perfect game. Here is a
Orioles' Top 5 Opening Day moments
There is nothing quite like Opening Day. No matter where you live or where your allegiances lie, every team, every player and every fan begins each new season full of hope and optimism. That dynamic leads to unforgettable moments, moments only Opening Day can provide. Here are the top five