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Formerly "Baltimore Sports Fan". There's nothing better than crab cakes, home runs, and touchdowns in the 410! #Birdland #RavensFlock
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IT'S BASALLO TIME!!!
The Orioles have officially promoted top prospect C/1B Samuel Basallo!
The Orioles have officially promoted top prospect C/1B Samuel Basallo!
August 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
IT'S BASALLO TIME!!!
The Orioles have officially promoted top prospect C/1B Samuel Basallo!
The Orioles have officially promoted top prospect C/1B Samuel Basallo!
The Ravens win the first game of the preseason!! 😈
August 8, 2025 at 2:16 AM
The Ravens win the first game of the preseason!! 😈
BREAKING: Ravens rookie CB Bilhal Kone tore his ACL and MCL in this evening's preseason game against the Colts, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. The Ravens 6th round pick in this year's Draft will now miss the entire 2025 season.
Praying Bilhal has a quick and complete recovery! 🙏💜
Praying Bilhal has a quick and complete recovery! 🙏💜
August 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
BREAKING: Ravens rookie CB Bilhal Kone tore his ACL and MCL in this evening's preseason game against the Colts, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. The Ravens 6th round pick in this year's Draft will now miss the entire 2025 season.
Praying Bilhal has a quick and complete recovery! 🙏💜
Praying Bilhal has a quick and complete recovery! 🙏💜
Praying for Bilhal. Never want to see guys get hurt, especially in the preseason when they are trying to compete for spots on the 53-man roster 🙏
August 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Praying for Bilhal. Never want to see guys get hurt, especially in the preseason when they are trying to compete for spots on the 53-man roster 🙏
LAJOHNTAY WESTER TO THE HOUSE FOR A TD!! 😈
Found our new punt returner!
Found our new punt returner!
LaJohnTay Wester to the house yall. Real tears in my eyes rn
#RavensFlock 💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜
#RavensFlock 💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜
August 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
LAJOHNTAY WESTER TO THE HOUSE FOR A TD!! 😈
Found our new punt returner!
Found our new punt returner!
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August 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
For the first time in 7 months...
IT'S RAVENS GAMEDAY!! 😈
IT'S RAVENS GAMEDAY!! 😈
August 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
For the first time in 7 months...
IT'S RAVENS GAMEDAY!! 😈
IT'S RAVENS GAMEDAY!! 😈
The #Orioles have 2 prospects who are on FIRE in Triple-A Norfolk right now:
C/1B Samuel Basallo - 248 AB, .278/.387/.621, 1.008 OPS, 23 HR, 61 RBI, 44 BB (2 IBB), 68 K
OF Dylan Beavers - 314 AB, .309/.423/.538, .961 OPS, 18 HR, 50 RBI, 62 BB, 66 K
C/1B Samuel Basallo - 248 AB, .278/.387/.621, 1.008 OPS, 23 HR, 61 RBI, 44 BB (2 IBB), 68 K
OF Dylan Beavers - 314 AB, .309/.423/.538, .961 OPS, 18 HR, 50 RBI, 62 BB, 66 K
August 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The #Orioles have 2 prospects who are on FIRE in Triple-A Norfolk right now:
C/1B Samuel Basallo - 248 AB, .278/.387/.621, 1.008 OPS, 23 HR, 61 RBI, 44 BB (2 IBB), 68 K
OF Dylan Beavers - 314 AB, .309/.423/.538, .961 OPS, 18 HR, 50 RBI, 62 BB, 66 K
C/1B Samuel Basallo - 248 AB, .278/.387/.621, 1.008 OPS, 23 HR, 61 RBI, 44 BB (2 IBB), 68 K
OF Dylan Beavers - 314 AB, .309/.423/.538, .961 OPS, 18 HR, 50 RBI, 62 BB, 66 K
The Orioles have signed Auburn C/OF Ike Irish, the 19th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
Irish has elite bat-to-ball skills and plus raw power to go along with an advanced approach at the plate. He played RF in 2025 but has experience behind the plate.
Welcome to #Birdland, Ike!
Irish has elite bat-to-ball skills and plus raw power to go along with an advanced approach at the plate. He played RF in 2025 but has experience behind the plate.
Welcome to #Birdland, Ike!
July 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Orioles have signed Auburn C/OF Ike Irish, the 19th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
Irish has elite bat-to-ball skills and plus raw power to go along with an advanced approach at the plate. He played RF in 2025 but has experience behind the plate.
Welcome to #Birdland, Ike!
Irish has elite bat-to-ball skills and plus raw power to go along with an advanced approach at the plate. He played RF in 2025 but has experience behind the plate.
Welcome to #Birdland, Ike!
We're back!!
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a one-year, $6M deal with former Packers CB Jaire Alexander, per multiple reports. Alexander received higher offers elsewhere but wanted to be in Baltimore.
Welcome to the #RavensFlock, Jaire!! 😈
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a one-year, $6M deal with former Packers CB Jaire Alexander, per multiple reports. Alexander received higher offers elsewhere but wanted to be in Baltimore.
Welcome to the #RavensFlock, Jaire!! 😈
June 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We're back!!
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a one-year, $6M deal with former Packers CB Jaire Alexander, per multiple reports. Alexander received higher offers elsewhere but wanted to be in Baltimore.
Welcome to the #RavensFlock, Jaire!! 😈
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a one-year, $6M deal with former Packers CB Jaire Alexander, per multiple reports. Alexander received higher offers elsewhere but wanted to be in Baltimore.
Welcome to the #RavensFlock, Jaire!! 😈
Hot take: The Orioles should hire Matt Holliday as their new manager
Holliday would be a great veteran leader in the O's clubhouse (15 years in MLB). Matt could join his son Jackson in Baltimore, who he's already helped have a breakout season in 2025
Holliday would be a great veteran leader in the O's clubhouse (15 years in MLB). Matt could join his son Jackson in Baltimore, who he's already helped have a breakout season in 2025
May 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hot take: The Orioles should hire Matt Holliday as their new manager
Holliday would be a great veteran leader in the O's clubhouse (15 years in MLB). Matt could join his son Jackson in Baltimore, who he's already helped have a breakout season in 2025
Holliday would be a great veteran leader in the O's clubhouse (15 years in MLB). Matt could join his son Jackson in Baltimore, who he's already helped have a breakout season in 2025
Brandon Hyde and Tim Cossins have been relieved of their duties.
Tony Mansolino is the interim manager
Tony Mansolino is the interim manager
May 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Brandon Hyde and Tim Cossins have been relieved of their duties.
Tony Mansolino is the interim manager
Tony Mansolino is the interim manager
BREAKING: The Ravens and RB Derrick Henry have agreed to a 2-year, $30M extension with $25M guaranteed, per Adam Schefter.
King Henry stays in Baltimore!!
King Henry stays in Baltimore!!
May 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
BREAKING: The Ravens and RB Derrick Henry have agreed to a 2-year, $30M extension with $25M guaranteed, per Adam Schefter.
King Henry stays in Baltimore!!
King Henry stays in Baltimore!!
The #Orioles are 52-64 (.448) since July 2, 2024
Adley Rutschman during that time: 376 AB, 73 H, .194/.283/.298, .581 OPS, 8 HR, 34 RBI, 47 BB, 62 K
Rutschman is now hitting .195/.295/.320 with a .615 OPS in 36 games this season
Adley Rutschman during that time: 376 AB, 73 H, .194/.283/.298, .581 OPS, 8 HR, 34 RBI, 47 BB, 62 K
Rutschman is now hitting .195/.295/.320 with a .615 OPS in 36 games this season
May 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The #Orioles are 52-64 (.448) since July 2, 2024
Adley Rutschman during that time: 376 AB, 73 H, .194/.283/.298, .581 OPS, 8 HR, 34 RBI, 47 BB, 62 K
Rutschman is now hitting .195/.295/.320 with a .615 OPS in 36 games this season
Adley Rutschman during that time: 376 AB, 73 H, .194/.283/.298, .581 OPS, 8 HR, 34 RBI, 47 BB, 62 K
Rutschman is now hitting .195/.295/.320 with a .615 OPS in 36 games this season
Reality vs Expectation
May 8, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Reality vs Expectation
Orioles offense, last 4 games:
.227 AVG (30 H/132 AB), 9 RBI, 8 BB/37 K, .136 with RISP (3 for 22)
Orioles pitching, last 4 games:
34 IP, 43 H, 29 R (27 earned), 7 BB, 25 K, .254 opp. AVG (36 H/142 AB)
Baltimore is 0-4 and have been outscored 29-9 since Saturday (5/3-5/7)
.227 AVG (30 H/132 AB), 9 RBI, 8 BB/37 K, .136 with RISP (3 for 22)
Orioles pitching, last 4 games:
34 IP, 43 H, 29 R (27 earned), 7 BB, 25 K, .254 opp. AVG (36 H/142 AB)
Baltimore is 0-4 and have been outscored 29-9 since Saturday (5/3-5/7)
May 8, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Orioles offense, last 4 games:
.227 AVG (30 H/132 AB), 9 RBI, 8 BB/37 K, .136 with RISP (3 for 22)
Orioles pitching, last 4 games:
34 IP, 43 H, 29 R (27 earned), 7 BB, 25 K, .254 opp. AVG (36 H/142 AB)
Baltimore is 0-4 and have been outscored 29-9 since Saturday (5/3-5/7)
.227 AVG (30 H/132 AB), 9 RBI, 8 BB/37 K, .136 with RISP (3 for 22)
Orioles pitching, last 4 games:
34 IP, 43 H, 29 R (27 earned), 7 BB, 25 K, .254 opp. AVG (36 H/142 AB)
Baltimore is 0-4 and have been outscored 29-9 since Saturday (5/3-5/7)
A reminder that the Orioles could've had Danny Coulombe (0.00 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, 11 K/1 BB, .140 opp. average) as their high leverage lefty for only $4M.
Instead, Baltimore chose to keep Cionel Perez (8.79 ERA, 2.30 WHIP in 14.1 IP) and Gregory Soto (4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP in 11.1 IP)
Instead, Baltimore chose to keep Cionel Perez (8.79 ERA, 2.30 WHIP in 14.1 IP) and Gregory Soto (4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP in 11.1 IP)
May 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A reminder that the Orioles could've had Danny Coulombe (0.00 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, 11 K/1 BB, .140 opp. average) as their high leverage lefty for only $4M.
Instead, Baltimore chose to keep Cionel Perez (8.79 ERA, 2.30 WHIP in 14.1 IP) and Gregory Soto (4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP in 11.1 IP)
Instead, Baltimore chose to keep Cionel Perez (8.79 ERA, 2.30 WHIP in 14.1 IP) and Gregory Soto (4.76 ERA, 1.50 WHIP in 11.1 IP)
The last time the #Ravens started a rookie kicker, they won the Super Bowl (Justin Tucker in 2012).
Will the 2025 Ravens follow suit with Tyler Loop?
Will the 2025 Ravens follow suit with Tyler Loop?
May 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The last time the #Ravens started a rookie kicker, they won the Super Bowl (Justin Tucker in 2012).
Will the 2025 Ravens follow suit with Tyler Loop?
Will the 2025 Ravens follow suit with Tyler Loop?
Ravens gain $4.2M in cap space, as Tucker is designated a post-June 1 cut
Wow... Justin Tucker has been released by the Ravens. This comes following sexual assault allegations, though Baltimore says it's a "football decision"
May 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Ravens gain $4.2M in cap space, as Tucker is designated a post-June 1 cut
Wow... Justin Tucker has been released by the Ravens. This comes following sexual assault allegations, though Baltimore says it's a "football decision"
May 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Wow... Justin Tucker has been released by the Ravens. This comes following sexual assault allegations, though Baltimore says it's a "football decision"
Despite placing Westy and Sanchez on the IL before the game, the O's played competitive baseball with all aspects of the team on tonight:
- 5 scoreless from Tomo
- 3-run bomb from O'Hearn
- Akin with 3 K's in 1.1 IP
- The Mountain shuts the door
Great win for the Birds!! 🔥
- 5 scoreless from Tomo
- 3-run bomb from O'Hearn
- Akin with 3 K's in 1.1 IP
- The Mountain shuts the door
Great win for the Birds!! 🔥
April 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Despite placing Westy and Sanchez on the IL before the game, the O's played competitive baseball with all aspects of the team on tonight:
- 5 scoreless from Tomo
- 3-run bomb from O'Hearn
- Akin with 3 K's in 1.1 IP
- The Mountain shuts the door
Great win for the Birds!! 🔥
- 5 scoreless from Tomo
- 3-run bomb from O'Hearn
- Akin with 3 K's in 1.1 IP
- The Mountain shuts the door
Great win for the Birds!! 🔥
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Brandon Hyde said the Orioles hope Jordan Westburg (strained hamstring) will not need much more than the 10 days of the injured list stint. Noted how Westburg has been beat up much of the year
April 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Brandon Hyde said the Orioles hope Jordan Westburg (strained hamstring) will not need much more than the 10 days of the injured list stint. Noted how Westburg has been beat up much of the year
FELIX SLAMS THE DOOR AND THE BIRDS WIN!!!
Félix Bautista and Adley Rutschman were pumped after this one. Baltimore needed a win, and they got it.
Video via MASN
Video via MASN
April 29, 2025 at 1:26 AM
FELIX SLAMS THE DOOR AND THE BIRDS WIN!!!
Tomoyuki Sugano's final line in his start against the Yankees tonight (4/28):
5 IP
5 H
0 R
1 BB
8 K
95 pitches, 59 strikes
5 IP
5 H
0 R
1 BB
8 K
95 pitches, 59 strikes
Really nice start from Sugano:
17 total whiffs - most for an Oriole starter this year
9 splitter whiffs - tied for 2nd most by an SP so far this year
Here are all 8 Ks
17 total whiffs - most for an Oriole starter this year
9 splitter whiffs - tied for 2nd most by an SP so far this year
Here are all 8 Ks
April 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Tomoyuki Sugano's final line in his start against the Yankees tonight (4/28):
5 IP
5 H
0 R
1 BB
8 K
95 pitches, 59 strikes
5 IP
5 H
0 R
1 BB
8 K
95 pitches, 59 strikes
Gibby's back!!
Kyle Gibson will start for #Orioles on Tuesday vs. Yankees
April 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Gibby's back!!