There is still a chance for the Orioles to make the playoffs. That chance is slim, and it would be inadvisable to bet on such a circumstance, but it’s possible. That represents a drastic shift in tone from just a week ago, when the Orioles had a big four-game set against the Blue Jays ahead of them, and fans were dreaming of a magical October run.
Unfortunately, the Orioles proceeded to have a nightmarish week, losing three out of four to said Blue Jays and then two of three to the last-place Red Sox. With just 22 games left on the schedule, the current 5.