Leading Off The Orioles are all over the national discussion in relation to All Star excellence. It’s a good time to be an Orioles fan. After a summer hiatus, Bird’s Eye View dabbles in All Star potpourri, and says mean things about billionaires. 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 Joan Jett out in the #Orioles Splash Zone tonight is iconic. pic.twitter.com/bRadJAFpHx— Avi Miller 🟦 (@AviMiIIer) June 28, 2024 Heston Kjerstad in 10 games since being recalled to the @Orioles 🔥.367/.441/.7333 HR12 RBI pic.twitter.com/IYxv1a4u1z— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 9, 2024 BTW. Kevin Brown was brilliant yesterday, chronicling the history of the Athletics thru the years. His empathy towards A’s fans that will soon lose their team was so heart warming. Lucky to have him as a partner.— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) July 8, 2024 Catie Griggs, who recently left the Seattle Mariners, becomes the Orioles’ president of business operations. In a press release, the Orioles emphasize the fact Griggs helped bring the All-Star Game and NHL Winter Classic to T-Mobile Park within a calendar year of each other— Andy Kostka (@afkostka) July 8, 2024 Around the Bases First Base: All-Star Potpourri * All-Star uniform ideas * Corbin Burns, ASG starter? * All-Star snub malarky! * Jordan Westburg is an All-Star! * Why are we being asked to vote for a ballboy? * Gunnar in the Home Run Derby! Second Base: Is Craig Kimbrel… fine? Again? After a terrible stretch of games earlier in the season, Craig Kimbrel has been effective. He’s been the closer that we envisioned when he came to Baltimore. He’s not the Kimbrel of old. He’s not The Mountain. But he’s fine, again. Third Base: Untouchables The guys go through the list of Orioles top prospects, and make a determination of un/touchable for each. Please send route your angry emails to [email protected]. Home Plate: Easy to watch The Orioles have made it easy to watch. Not only has the team been winning, but the club has been offering ticket discounts, packages, and cool promotions to get fans in the door. It will be interesting to see what happens through the...