Leading Off

Well, there were five Orioles games this week. We hope you enjoyed the two that were enjoyable. One of the series this week included games with the Washington Nationals… can we just admit to ourselves that this is not a rivalry? We go through this every time!

The Orioles are their own worst enemy at the moment. They don’t need anyone else.

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:

@BirdsEyeViewBal hey guys love the podcast,just came across it a month ago. I’m going to be in KC Friday and Saturday for the games. Sending support from the Midwest,a Illinois O’s fan.

— Justin Rollins (@JustinRay79) August 30, 2019

The safety and security of our fans is of the utmost importance as we continue cultivating a fun, fan-friendly, and affordable experience for everyone to safely enjoy Orioles Baseball.

We are further extending protective netting at both Oriole Park and Ed Smith Stadium. pic.twitter.com/baU3IupLq0

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 29, 2019

Going into the final day of the minor league regular season, the #Orioles have 40 pitchers who have a K/9 of at least 10. (min 20IP). In 2018 they had 20.

— Luke_Siler (@The_Luke_Siler) September 2, 2019

Baltimore Orioles split Battle of the Beltways https://t.co/6MYuDhCr3G

— Domenic A. Vadala 🇺🇸 (@DomenicVadala) August 29, 2019

On this Labor Day w a month left in 2019 season, former @Orioles Adam Jones & Nick Markakis have clinched 1-2 most @MLB gms for the decade (2010-2019) #work @SimplyAJ10

Top 5:
Jones 1,484
Markakis 1,479 (IL)
Andrew McCutcheon 1,452 (IL)
Starlin Castro 1,441
Ian Desmond 1,438 pic.twitter.com/gYlWqTiV54

— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) September 2, 2019

Around the Bases

First Base: Expanded Rosters

Mark Trumbo makes his triumphant return, and we meh so hard. Also, we’re not sure that Mason Williams is a real person. The notable exception was Ryan Mountcastle… why in the name of the land is Ryan Mountcastle not getting a chance to play on the worst baseball team in the history of worstness?

Second Base: Remember when an Orioles/Royals series mattered?

There is no more painful reminder that the Orioles are not relevant anymore than watching a rematch of the 2014 ALCS go by with nothing more than a yawn. Also, Summer Song still makes Jake sad. Like, really sad.

Third Base: Minor League affiliates making the playoffs.

Delmarva and Bowie both have made the Minor League playoffs. The CGL Orioles also played very well. Is there any reason that we should care?

Home Plate: Is Trey Mancini dead to you?

Scott asks a dangerous question, and the answer may surprise you.

Fan Card

Scott made a reference, and some people… missed the joke:

That seals the deal. I am no longer an Orioles fan. I’ve been a fan since 1982 and a season ticket holder since 1996. I officially will not be renewing my plan next season nor will I watch on tv ever again. Elias is officially the worst gm in history. https://t.co/ALg2XHMClt

— Bird’s Eye View – O's Pod ⚾️🎤 (@BirdsEyeViewBal) September 2, 2019

… which was absurd on so many levels. But it got me to wondering… If people able simply to say “that’s it, I’m turning in my Fan Card… shouldn’t that have been done by now? There have been so many opportunities to turn in your Fan Card.

We reviewed a few. Join us for the “fun,” and send us your low fan moments – tweet us @birdseyeviewbal.

Fantasy Boss

No one beats Jake in a dong-a-thon. Well, not really. But he won this week. Anthony Santader hit three out of the park, and Scott’s pick, Trey Macnini, hit none. The score is now a commanding 9-6-1, and we go to an either/or:

Scott wants to know who will have a better wRC+ this season: Chris Davis or Mark Trumbo.

Jake went with Trumbo. Scott was stuck with Davis.

Who will own it?

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.