The Baltimore Orioles are an American MLB team based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
History[]
At the end of the 1900 season, the American League removed itself from baseball's National Agreement. Two months later, the American League declared itself as a competing major league. As a result of several franchise shifts, the Orioles, who were then called the Brewers, were one of only two Western League teams that did not fold, move, or get kicked out of the league, the other team being the Detroit Tigers. In its first American league game, it lost to the Detroit Tigers, with the tigers getting one more point.[2] To this day, it is a major league record for the biggest deficit overcome late in the game. At the end of the season, it finished last.
In 1902, it relocated to St. Louis, and enjoyed some success, especially in the 1920s, behind first baseman George Sisler, however, the team's fortune declined from then-on.
In 1954, it decided to change its name to the Orioles and relocate itself to Baltimore, after owner Bill Veeck sold it to the Miles-Krieger-Hoffberger group.
Channel[]
The channel was created on August 18, 2015,[1] and its first video was uploaded on October 2, 2015, titled "Machado's UNBELIEVABLE Throw from Foul Territory | Baltimore Orioles".[3] On November 19, 2018, it uploaded its first livestream, titled "Introducing Mike Elias, Orioles' new Executive Vice President & General Manager".[4] On November 21, 2019, it uploaded its first short, titled "Women of Country Music".[5]
On its channel, it makes videos related to the team, including highlights of the year, and miscellaneous videos related to the team.
Retired numbers[]
As of January 7, 2024, the Orioles have retired seven numbers for seven individuals
- 4, Earl Weaver
- 5, Brooks Robinson
- 8, Cal Ripken Jr.
- 20, Frank Robinson
- 22, Jim Palmer
- 33, Eddie Murray
- 42, Jackie Robinson[Note 1]
Trivia[]
- It is owned by Peter Angelos.
- It has won three World Series titles.
- The Orioles' home since 1992, Camden Yards, is known as the ballpark that started the retro-modern era. The park was built next to an old B&O warehouse, which is seen in right field. This warehouse was converted into event space and office space for the Orioles.
Notes[]
- ↑ Robinson's number was retired all throughout major league baseball, but grandfathered to those who still had it while it was retired.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Baltimore Orioles - About. YouTube.
- ↑ Events of Thursday, April 25, 1901. Retrosheet.
- ↑ Machado's UNBELIEVABLE Throw from Foul Territory | Baltimore Orioles by Baltimore Orioles. YouTube. October 2, 2015.
- ↑ Introducing Mike Elias, Orioles' new Executive Vice President & General Manager by Baltimore Orioles. YouTube. November 19, 2018.
- ↑ Women of Country Music by Baltimore Orioles. YouTube. November 21, 2019.
