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Eight of 15 AL teams sit within two wins of each other through 42 games, the third-tightest early-season logjam in 50 years. Here's what history says happens next.
May 13 6 min read 
The 2025 Orioles lost 87 games. They were buried by April and cooked by May. The real story wasn't the blown leads, it was the games that were over before they started. Will the 2026 Orioles be different?
Apr 16 8m 
Our model says Yankees 88, Orioles 81. FanGraphs says Yankees 87, Orioles 84. Both are right — they're just answering different questions.
Feb 24 11 min read 
The Orioles had a productive offseason by every measure — but the gap between track record and projection tells a nuanced story about the roster's risk.
Feb 14 7 min read Subscribe to Birdland Metrics and get projections, analysis, and insights delivered to your inbox.