Episode 255: Mission Accomplished

Published by Bird's Eye View at September 24, 2018

Leading Off

Dear God, is it over?

This season has been brutal, and fans are looking for the sweet release of the offseason. Until then, join us as we imitate the team, and go through the motions, one more time.

Join us for The Drink of the Week. Don’t forget to drink socially with us on Untappd.

This Week on the Twitters

Here is what is happening in the world of Orioles Baseball, in 280 characters, or fewer:

Buck Showalter, the former #Rangers manager, also is expected to be dismissed by the Baltimore #Orioles at the season's conclusion. Orioles GM Dan Duquette, who got rave reviews for his deadline deals, is expected to receive extension

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 21, 2018

DJ Stewart's bomb reminded me of something important: that Nate McLouth home run hit the foul pole.

— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) September 19, 2018

Game 162 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Adam Jones should start in center field.

Agree? Agree. Tell Buck to make this happen, @Orioles. Please and thanks.

— Dillon Atkinson (@DAtkinsonOU) September 19, 2018

2018 orioles rookies dress up pic.twitter.com/df6oZC8RSA

— Mychal Givens (@MychalGivens) September 24, 2018

Coming up: Fan Appreciation Weekend! Three great giveaways, "Shirts Off Our Backs," Ballpark App Check-in Offers, Fans randomly selected for prizes; including ceremonial first pitch and more. Details: https://t.co/y5p0RRqfEq #ThanksOsFans pic.twitter.com/diFKH3OkpE

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 24, 2018

Adam Jones' 💯th career outfield assist was a beauty. pic.twitter.com/dryDiuZfiH

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) September 23, 2018

The Orioles are 59.5 games back with seven to play. No AL team has finished 60 games out of first since the 1954 Athletics.

— BaseballFact (@BaseballFact) September 24, 2018

If the Orioles take a pitcher over Bobby Witt Jr. with the number one pick I may quit my fandom.

— The Sunglass Guy (@OsSunglassGuy) September 23, 2018

You Write the Headline

Sometimes, writers have no control over the headlines their articles appear under. Editors looking for clicks, shock and awe will get creative. Sometimes, the headlines are spot on. In an age in which it is impossible to tell the news article from the comments section, we review a few honest-to-God, real life headlines about the Baltimore Orioles.

By the way, none of them are from local blogs or websites. None are from media outlets owned by opposing teams. This is not Fake News. The Orioles are dreadful, and that is objective fact.

So, as we bravely face the remaining games in this historically bad season, send us your headline – could be for the game, or for the season. Something that sums up exactly how you feel. Tweet us @birdseyeviewbal.

Truth or Truth

How bad is this team? So bad that we have gone back to steal another late night comedy bit. We dare to uncover the truthiness in this installment of Truth or Truth.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Who had a great week? Who had a tough week? Who made us ashamed to be Orioles fans? Find out in this week’s GB&U. The guys run through their Good, Bad, and Ugly for the week.

Tweet us your selections @birdseyeviewbal with #OsGood, #OsBad, and #OsUgly.

Blowing the Save

Most podcasts try to end on a high note – the perfect coda to a quality program. That’s just not our style. Each week, we’ll end on a weak note, blowing the save with an item that didn’t quite fit into the episode, or something they simply need to get off their chests. It’s our version of taking the ball and pulling a Kevin Gregg.