As we get into the new year with a new season just over the horizon, hope for a successful 2023 campaign begins to flood the minds of all of Birdland. After all, Orioles fans are coming off the high of enjoying the first successful season of O’s baseball in what felt like an eternity. (In reality, it was about six years.)
However, achieving a successful season will not be as easy in 2023 for the simple fact that the height of expectations surrounding this Orioles team has risen—significantly. Heading into last season, most sportsbooks had the Orioles just barely squeaking out 60+ wins.