This is a depressing season to be an Orioles fan. The latest demonstration of this was the oblique injury suffered by Adley Rutschman after Rutschman had finally started having batting performance that matched his expected numbers. People might be less grumpy about him if he continued this over the next month, giving them a chance to notice what was actually happening. Now, he’s on the injured list and won’t be back until at least the All-Star break.
After spending yesterday watching a performance of Les Miserables, a musical which has its share of tragedy and heartbreak, I had to wonder if the 2025 Orioles are in fact more tragic than the tear-jerker of a show.