Leading Off The Orioles went well beyond a little Yankee Spanky this week, and brought out the shanks. After taking a tough series from the Phils, the Orioles followed up by taking a series from the Yankees – in the Bronx – to draw within a half game of first place. Not enough drama for you? Well, some of the Yankees had big feelings, too. Drink of the Week Join us for the Drink of the Week, and let us know how you’re consoling yourself as you watch the O’s. Find us on Untappd * magn8606 * jakee4025 This Week on the Socials Deeply saddened by the loss of the legendary Mr. Willie Mays.  His legacy in baseball will forever inspire us.  As Dr. Maya Angelou said, “People will never forget how you made them feel.” Willie Mays made us feel the magic of the game.  Rest in peace. 📷📷 #WillieMays… pic.twitter.com/vC1iXQ2yNj— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 20, 2024 one startling trend I just found: the last home games pitched by the four O’s pitchers before their injuries that required Tommy John Surgery — came when they wore the City Connect uniforms.Félix: 8/25/23Wells: 4/12/24Means: 5/17/24Bradish: 6/14/24 pic.twitter.com/gEFTFZqYrR— 🇮🇹🤌connor🇮🇹🤌 (@cg_410) June 19, 2024 I wrote that storyline. Everyone said there's no way the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority is going to let you film a murder at the tourist jewel that is Camden Yards. Watch and learn, I assured them. Meeting with Orioles and stadium officials goes like this:… https://t.co/bbtMWQePww— David Simon (@AoDespair) June 20, 2024 Camera showing Felix Baustista celebrating made my heart happy…Then cutting to Rubenstein celebrating got me absolutely fired up!!! pic.twitter.com/DOVQibf12S— Zach Bollinger (@zachbollinger18) June 15, 2024 Around the Bases First Base: The Yankees are insufferable A team of luxury and privilege whined about being pitched to like everyone else in the league. And it was a really bad look for them. In a three game series, the Orioles won on the field and off the field. Second Base: Thriving, not surviving The Orioles had a really difficult June ahead of them. With few off days on the schedule, and some really good teams, things could have gotten ugly. And they were ugly: for everyone else. The Orioles’ worst outcome was a split of a four game series with Toronto. The Orioles had to take on the Phillies and the Yankees in back-to-back series. And leaving that stretch at 4-2 is not simply surviving those games. The Orioles are thriving.