Let’s not mince any words: the Orioles are bad. Alex Cobb, signed to a four-year, $57 million deal this offseason, has been bad. The Braves have been (surprisingly!) very good. With the Nationals and Phillies locked in a weekend series, the Braves are on the precipice of a great opportunity to extend their division lead. Will they do so, or will they stumble over the low-flying Os? You’ll have to tune in to find out.
First, let’s talk more about Baltimore’s struggles as a club. They have baseball’s worst record by half a game, with a paltry .