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Watching Manny Machado, Thermonuclear Metronome
The Baltimore Orioles have been the first half's biggest surprise. But Manny Machado has been as great as predicted, in all the understated ways that made him a star.
Staggering Titans, Tater-Powered Upstarts, And A Break: This Particular Week In Baseball
At the All-Star Break, the AL is upside down, the NL is anxiously playing out according to predictions, and everyone honestly needs to take a rest for a week.
The Orioles Aren't Winning the "Right" Way, But They're Winning
Baltimore entered the season looking like a home-run-hitting, pitching-deficient last-place team. Instead, they're a home-run-hitting, pitching-deficient first-place team.
Mark Trumbo, Jean Segura, and Everyone Else Are Chasing the Ghost of Jose Bautista
Right up until he became one of baseball's biggest stars, Jose Bautista was a journeyman. This April, as in every other, fellow wanderers look to follow his path.
The Orioles Are Here To Mash, For As Long As They Can
This offseason, the Orioles built a lineup heavy in one-dimensional sluggers. For now, that one dimension—hitting tremendous, towering dingers—is fun to watch.
Undeniable Orioles And Supernova Vincent Velasquez: This Particular Week In Baseball
The early standings might mean something, but probably don't, the Orioles are hitting dingers, the Braves are still bad, and the Phillies might have stolen an ace.
