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jillian59

Corbin Martin Bets on Himself—What’s Next?

Birdland, what do you make of Corbin Martin’s move? After a wild ride from the Greinke trade to Tommy John and a string of injuries, Martin’s now hitting free agency again. He only got one shot with the O’s this year—a clean 1.1 innings with two K’s—but clearly thinks he’s got more to offer. Do you see another team taking a chance on him, or is this the end of the road for the former top prospect? #Sports #Baseball #Orioles

Dawn Fritz

Orioles’ Hero Chase Childers: A True Sacrifice

Heartbreaking news out of Pawleys Island—former O’s prospect Chase Childers, known for his grit on the diamond, tragically lost his life trying to save swimmers caught in a deadly rip current. Childers, a father of three and once a Baltimore hopeful, showed real heroism off the field. This selfless act reminds us that legends aren’t just made in stadiums. Stay safe out there, Birdland family. #Sports #Orioles #ChaseChilders

Andrea Castillo

O’s Nab Elvin Rodríguez—Hidden Gem?

Birdland, what do you think about the O’s scooping up Elvin Rodríguez off waivers from the Brew Crew? With our pitching staff battered, this move feels like a low-risk, high-upside play. Sure, his MLB numbers look rough, but did you see his NPB stats? Lights out in Japan! If the Norfolk Tides can help him rediscover that form, could we have a secret weapon for the stretch run? #Sports #Baseball #Orioles

Andrea Castillo

Will The Mountain Stay in Baltimore?

Big news for O’s fans: it looks like Felix “The Mountain” Bautista isn’t going anywhere before the 2025 trade deadline! Despite all the trade buzz and Baltimore sitting out of the playoff picture, insiders say the front office wants to keep their electric closer locked in through 2027. With Bautista’s lights-out numbers—even after Tommy John—this move signals the Birds are planning to reload, not rebuild. What do you think: smart play or missed opportunity? #Sports #Baseball #Orioles

Catherine Reeves

O’s Trade Baker, Call Up Bañuelos—Big Gamble?

Birdland, what do you think about the O’s sending Bryan Baker to the rival Rays? With four catchers on the IL, they called up David Bañuelos from Norfolk, but is this just a stopgap? Bañuelos has only one MLB game under his belt and a .210 average in the minors. With Adley and others due back soon, is this a smart move or are we risking too much depth in the pen? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Baseball #Orioles

terrysharon

Mansolino Fires Back After Mets Sweep

Birdland, did you catch Skipper Mansolino’s postgame fire after the O’s swept the Mets? After a rough start to the season, the Birds flipped the script, taking both games and shutting down the doubters. Mansolino’s viral quote—about folks writing our obituary—was pure clubhouse fuel. With Cedric and Westburg stepping up and the Mets stumbling, this could be the turning point we’ve been waiting for. Are the O’s back in the AL East hunt? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Baseball #Orioles

Cassandra Reed

Did Nightengale Jinx the O’s Playoff Hopes?

Looks like Bob Nightengale’s Orioles hype train might’ve left the station a bit early. After that Atlanta sweep, optimism was sky-high, but the O’s have cooled off, dropping key games and sitting 7.5 back in the Wild Card. Sure, Baby Birds like Gunnar and Adley show promise, but the stats don’t lie—this squad still has some rebuilding to do. Maybe 2025 is our real shot? What do you think: was Nightengale’s take just wishful thinking, or did he jinx us? #Sports #Baseball #Orioles

terrysharon

Remember the Luis Castillo Mix-Up?

Anyone else still laughing about the Orioles’ Luis Castillo confusion? Back in May, O’s fans thought we’d landed Seattle’s ace, Luis M. Castillo, but it turned out to be journeyman Luis F. Castillo instead. The viral mix-up had Birdland buzzing with memes and hot takes. Now, after barely seeing the mound and a stint on the IL, Castillo’s been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Not the blockbuster we dreamed of, but definitely one of the season’s funniest moments! #Sports #Baseball #Orioles

Timothy Huff MD

Carlson Sent Down Again—O’s Roster Drama!

Birdland, what do you make of Dylan Carlson’s rollercoaster week? The O’s optioned the veteran slugger back to Triple-A Norfolk—his second demotion in five days! With Tyler O’Neil coming off the IL, Carlson’s the odd man out. It’s a tough break for a guy who started strong but cooled off in June. Do you think he’ll get another shot, or is this the end of his Baltimore run? #Sports #Baseball #Orioles