When the Tigers Use Their Bullpen, Only the Orioles Feel Relieved

The Detroit Tigers appeared to be on their way to tying the ALDS against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday afternoon. The Tigers were leading 6-3 entering the bottom of the eighth inning, and needed just six more outs to send 

While local fans may bristle over the notion that there is a halo hovering over Camden Yards, where the Orioles play, and a cloud hanging over the Ravens' M&T Bank Stadium, many loyal Baltimore fans concede they understand how the rest of the country 

BALTIMORE — This Orioles team is relentless. You give them an opening, they'll run right through it. You show them weakness, their eyes open wider than Fort McHenry. You open the gates to the Tigers' bullpen and the Orioles just start circling the bases.

While local fans may bristle over the notion that there is a halo hovering over Camden Yards, where the Orioles play, and a cloud hanging over the Ravens' M&T Bank Stadium, many loyal Baltimore fans concede they understand how the rest of the country 

I wrote it last night and it bears repeating: The Orioles are good. This is not a statement based on a two-game sample, nor is it bandwagon jumping. I predicted a postseason berth for Buck Showalter's team in March and they