Baltimore Orioles’ Opening Day has arrived. This afternoon we’re going to play one of the most awaited games in the last six months, with the O’s opening the regular season against the Los Angeles Angels. What will the 2024 season be? We’ll find out – starting today.
The Birds of course are the defending AL East Champions. And their goal for 2024 for starters should be to repeat as division champions. Meaning their attitude HAS to be hey last year was last year and it’s over. BUT…if you want to win the AL East this year, you have to come and get that pennant from us.
And that race for the division pennant begins in earnest today. Despite injuries to John Means and Kyle Bradish to start the season, Orioles’ pitching is expected to be strong. Of course anchored by today’s starter, Corbin Burnes. And backed up by the Orioles’ bullpen.
But it’s the skill and heart of Oriole bats that led them last season. And that’s expected to be the case again. Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, Cedric Mullins, Anthony Santander and others are all aiming for similar seasons as in 2023. Not to mention 2023 Rookie of the Year Gunnar Henderson, and the defending AL Manager of the Year, Brandon Hyde.
The Orioles learned to fly high in the sky in 2023. That was a season which is a tough act to follow. However the 2024 Orioles will find themselves up to the task. It’s the same core group, but with more experience under their belt.
So how does this season end? Nobody knows. I predict that the Orioles will repeat as champions of the AL East in 2024. Beyond that? Maybe get yourselves out and get some cold weather gear. October in Baltimore can at times be nippy. Get your popcorn ready.
The season-opening series against Anaheim opens this afternoon at Camden Yards. (Also known as Opening Day.) The aforementioned Corbin Burnes gets the start for the Birds, and he’ll be opposed by Anaheim’s Patrick Sandoval. Game time is set for just after 3 PM.
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