Leading Off















The team is underwhelming, but the organization has really lost its mind. Fun times for Orioles fans!















Drink of the Week























Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd









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This Week on the Socials









I have some exciting news! I've been selected by MLB to become an Official Member of the new 'MLB Fan Council', representing both the Orioles & MLB Europe international fans. It's a real honour & I'm looking forward to sharing more with you all about it over the coming months!— British Orioles (@britishorioles.bsky.social) 2025-08-14T11:12:37 .110Z











Out at the Aberdeen Ironbirds game for probably the last time while they’re an affliated team— NPB Card Guy (@npbcardguy.bsky.social) 2025-08-05T23:42:46 .073Z











#Orioles announce plans for the Cal Ripken Jr. 2131 Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 6.A ton of former players and Commissioner Rob Manfred set to be in attendance.Ripken will be driven around warning track in red Corvette convertible.Ryan Ripken to throw out 1st pitch.— Jake Rill (@jakerill.bsky.social) 2025-08-14T13:57:09 .817Z

















One Word Answers























After a recent game, the Orioles sent Jake a survey, which included a request to describe the Orioles in one word. This was… dangerous.







So we took the answers to the pod. Feel free to share some of yours with us!















Around the Bases























First Base: Ticket Debacle







The Orioles have lost their minds if they think that fans are going to pony up for a massive increase to the cost of season tickets, er, “Birdland Memberships” at a time when the team shows no serious plans of ever… having a plan.







For a team with no notable players on multi-year deals (only Tyler O’Niell, who has an opt out), this team is demanding an increase in commitment from its most loyal fans.







This would be less upsetting if the team were winning. And competent. But from the looks of things, the team is turning away its 13-game plan holders for 40 or 81-game ticket holders who may simply not exist.







Second Base: Trevor Rogers







Trevor Rogers has been a joy to watch this season. Sure, he hasn’t been here for much of it, but his 11 starts are beginning to form a sample size… and what a s...