playoffs

The final week arrives: Last chance for O’s to build October momentum

The final week arrives: Last chance for O’s to build October momentum

Well, Captain Obvious said that losing five straight late-season series is no way to win the American League East or build...

Steve Melewski September 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Because You Asked – The Last Stand

Because You Asked – The Last Stand

The Orioles had an off-day in Detroit yesterday because Passaic, New Jersey was booked. OK, let’s get serious. The penultimate...

Roch Kubatko September 13, 2024 8:00 am
Mailbag leftovers for breakfast

Mailbag leftovers for breakfast

Emptying a mailbag is more complicated than it appears on the surface, because of what’s happening at the bottom. To...

Roch Kubatko August 29, 2024 8:00 am
Playoff experience can be valuable and now the O’s have it

Playoff experience can be valuable and now the O’s have it

When the Orioles took the field last October for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against Texas, they...

Steve Melewski January 03, 2024 1:00 pm
More reflection on Orioles playoff ouster and moving on from it (Birdland Caravan returns)

More reflection on Orioles playoff ouster and moving on from it (Birdland Caravan returns)

More than two months have passed since the Orioles lost to the Rangers in the Division Series. The first sweep...

Roch Kubatko December 14, 2023 9:00 am
A few thoughts on playoff layoff and fewer division games

A few thoughts on playoff layoff and fewer division games

The finality of the Orioles’ season erases games and ticket requests – and I definitely can speak to the latter...

Roch Kubatko October 18, 2023 8:06 am
ALDS Game 3 notes with Adley Rutschman, Austin Hays and Nate Eovaldi

ALDS Game 3 notes with Adley Rutschman, Austin Hays and Nate Eovaldi

ARLINGTON, Texas – Some games are called “must win” but they really are not. But you can use those words...

Steve Melewski October 10, 2023 12:00 pm
Previewing the Texas Rangers with the former Terp on their radio crew

Previewing the Texas Rangers with the former Terp on their radio crew

I first met Matt Hicks somewhere I guess it was in 1985 or 1986 maybe as we were both broadcasting...

Steve Melewski October 06, 2023 12:00 pm
González’s playoff experience a handy resource for Hyde (plus other notes)

González’s playoff experience a handy resource for Hyde (plus other notes)

Brandon Hyde has fielded the same question multiple times in recent days about whether he’s reached out to other managers...

Roch Kubatko October 06, 2023 8:00 am
Looking back at the late-season offense and ahead to the Texas series

Looking back at the late-season offense and ahead to the Texas series

When the regular season was winding down for the Orioles, they went through an eight-game stretch from Sept. 15-22 when...

Steve Melewski October 05, 2023 12:00 pm