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Episode 255: Mission Accomplished
44 minutes Posted Sep 25, 2018 at 1:33 am.
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Leading Off
Dear God, is it over?
This season has been brutal, and fans are looking for the sweet release of the offseason. Until then, join us as we imitate the team, and go through the motions, one more time.
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This Week on the Twitters
Here is what is happening in the world of Orioles Baseball, in 280 characters, or fewer:

Buck Showalter, the former #Rangers manager, also is expected to be dismissed by the Baltimore #Orioles at the season's conclusion. Orioles GM Dan Duquette, who got rave reviews for his deadline deals, is expected to receive extension
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 21, 2018


DJ Stewart's bomb reminded me of something important: that Nate McLouth home run hit the foul pole.
— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) September 19, 2018


Game 162 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Adam Jones should start in center field.
Agree? Agree. Tell Buck to make this happen, @Orioles. Please and thanks.
— Dillon Atkinson (@DAtkinsonOU) September 19, 2018


2018 orioles rookies dress up pic.twitter.com/df6oZC8RSA
— Mychal Givens (@MychalGivens) September 24, 2018


Coming up: Fan Appreciation Weekend! Three great giveaways, "Shirts Off Our Backs," Ballpark App Check-in Offers, Fans randomly selected for prizes; including ceremonial first pitch and more. Details: https://t.co/y5p0RRqfEq #ThanksOsFans pic.twitter.com/diFKH3OkpE
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 24, 2018


Adam Jones' 💯th career outfield assist was a beauty. pic.twitter.com/dryDiuZfiH
— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) September 23, 2018


The Orioles are 59.5 games back with seven to play. No AL team has finished 60 games out of first since the 1954 Athletics.
— BaseballFact (@BaseballFact) September 24, 2018


If the Orioles take a pitcher over Bobby Witt Jr. with the number one pick I may quit my fandom.
— The Sunglass Guy (@OsSunglassGuy) September 23, 2018

 
You Write the Headline
 
Sometimes, writers have no control over the headlines their articles appear under. Editors looking for clicks, shock and awe will get creative. Sometimes, the headlines are spot on.