
Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles Three reasons why the Orioles WILL turn it around after a rough April
May 2, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles ended a rough April with a rally against the Yankees, igniting optimism for their upcoming games. The talk highlights a lighter May schedule and the potential return of key players to boost performance. Despite poor luck affecting their batting stats, the team showcases impressive metrics with promising hard contact rates. The discussion centers on their strengths and upcoming matchups, suggesting a bright path ahead for the Orioles as they aim to turn their season around.
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Easiest Schedule in May
- The Orioles face one of the easiest schedules in May, with most opponents below .500 winning percentage.
- This should provide a clear opportunity to improve their record after a rough April.
Capitalize on Easy Schedule
- Orioles must capitalize on their easier May schedule with winning streaks against weaker teams.
- Achieving a circa .500 record by June 1 would put them back in postseason contention.
Rotation Health is Improving
- The Orioles rotation has been weak but is set to improve as injured starters return in May.
- Pitchers like Zach Eflin, Trevor Rodgers, and Chase McDermott are nearing readiness to strengthen the rotation depth.
