What has been most surprising about this Orioles team? How good can it be? And what does it need to do to reach its full promise? Our reporters have a few thoughts.
An OPS of .533 in May led to frustration for the 33rd overall pick last year, who has worked to revamp his swing. Now he's trying not to fall back on old habits as he works through the process.
Hayes leads the O's with a .311 batting average but is well aware that he hit just .220 after the All-Star break a year ago. He's hoping to stick to his process better as the season goes along.
With Grayson Rodriguez in Triple-A, the Orioles opted to use bullpen pitchers against Cleveland. It backfired, with the Guardians racking up runs and handing the team its second straight series loss at home.
His devotion to a silly Netflix show drew viral internet attention. But it shows Adley Rutschman has a goofier sense of humor than he often is willing to display.
The Orioles aren’t risking anything by signing Aaron Hicks, and GM Mike Elias knows he’s not going to be the key to a continued playoff push. If the Orioles are going to keep winning, the other stars will need to step up. Hicks is just help on the margins.