Baltimore Orioles

Ahead of Game 1 between the Rangers and Rays on Tuesday, here are the arguments for Baltimore fans rooting for either team to advance to play the Orioles in the American League Division Series.

The Orioles, expected to finish below .500 and out of the playoffs by sportsbooks and statistical projections, have been the best story in baseball. "Orioles Magic" is back, and so are the fans.

With a celebration of life Monday morning on the field at Camden Yards, family members and Orioles legends got a chance to show their love for Brooks Robinson once more with laughs, cheers and tears.

The Orioles’ knack for having a different hero each night has fueled their successes over the past six months. Now comes the question of how it will fare in the rest of this one.

The Orioles will hold a public memorial on Monday for Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, the team announced Thursday.

Here’s everything you need to know about what the postseason could look like for the AL East champion and No. 1 seed Orioles.

The Orioles wrapped up their historic regular season Sunday with a 6-1 loss to the Red Sox, finishing with an AL-best 101 wins. Next up is Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Rays or Rangers on Saturday.

The Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 01, 2023.