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 Leading Off

Things were good, then they were bad, then they were good again. It’s as if a baseball season has ups and downs! The Orioles are really good, if you’re not a fan of starting pitching. And it’s hard to be a fan of this starting pitching.

Remember to listen to Bird’s Eye View on Google Play Music!

The Drink of the Week has gone from drowning our sorrows to celebrating wins. If you’re “celebrating” along, tell us what you’re up to via Twitter (@birdseyeviewbal), or on Untapped (jakee4025 and magn8606).

 

This Medical Wing

What is it about Orioles’ relievers getting hurt while covering first base? Here’s a look at this week’s Medical Wing:

* Darren O’Day

* Caleb Joseph

* Vance Worley

 

This Week on the Twitters

 

Buck said Machado being slow out of the box as "been addressed." #orioles

— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) June 18, 2016

If the Dodgers stay in turn with their rotation, the Orioles will face Clayton Kershaw on July 6th.

20 Ks and 2 solo HRs.

— Dillon Atkinson (@DAtkinsonOU) June 20, 2016

Just asked the guy if he remembers a few years ago when Boston sports fans were lovable before their teams won titles. He looks displeased.

— Ryan Wagner (@rwags614) June 17, 2016

Infielder Sharlon Schoop, Jonathan's brother, will join #Orioles from Norfolk "just in case" he's needed tomorrow. Said: "Dream come true."

— David Hall (@DavidHallVP) June 20, 2016

James Shields going full blown Ubaldo

— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) June 18, 2016

Open the Cupboard: What’s Left?

Can we all agree that the Orioles need starting pitching? And that they have very little to offer in their minor league system? We take inventory of what’s in stock, and what it might bring back.

Did you know that other teams are allowed to develop talent at the minor league level, which they then use to promote to help them at the majors, AND trade away to improve themselves? Crazy right?

The question of what to get is almost as interesting as to whether the Orioles should stand pat and hope the Magic sees them through to the playoffs.

 

Around the Bases

We go Around the Bases, not only to the week in Orioles Baseball, but to baseball at large.

First Base – No Respect!

Second Base – Wait, you can waive expensive and underperforming players?

Third Base – Is Oliver Drake a Thing?

Home Plate – Impact of CBA.

 

Fantasy Boss

Jake must have taken this week’s loss personally, because he done lost his mind. Scott takes a 4-2 lead, having selected Jonathan Schoop to out-homer Jake’s pick, Mark Trumbo. This week, the category is a straight hit count. Scott selected Chris Davis, and Jake went with Adam Jones.