Exactly two years ago, the Baltimore Orioles were 22-39, on their way to 110 losses and their fifth consecutive losing season. Two years later they have the third-best record in the American League, with more help on the way with the top-ranked farm system in baseball. For a franchise that had experienced three 100+ loss seasons in four years and was even rumored to be headed to Nashville, the future in Baltimore suddenly seems bright.
The Orioles jumped off to a great start in April, and have cooled off a bit, dropping seven of their last twelve.