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Episode 268: Move the Party
1 hour 3 minutes Posted May 28, 2019 at 2:04 am.
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Leading Off
As May draws to a close, we check in on the progress of an Orioles team that is… not progressing very far. Another week is in the books, and this one can be placed firmly in the horror section.
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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:

White-hot once again, Renato Nunez is suddenly on a near 40-home run pace.
“It has to be the information and preparation I’ve been doing before the games in the video room," Nunez said. "Having a plan, and sticking to that plan when the game comes."
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) May 27, 2019


Shawn Armstrong, aka New Mike Wright, in for the save
— Matt Kremnitzer (@mattkremnitzer) May 27, 2019


Don’t ever change @Rockies scoreboard operator. pic.twitter.com/01IuwMuYvj
— Mark Johnson (@markjohnson319) May 25, 2019


I've got to say, based on my 3 hours of experience in rooting for the Orioles, that being an Orioles fan is pretty tough.
— Bill James Online (@billjamesonline) May 21, 2019


#orioles traded Yefry Ramirez to #pirates for PTBNL or cash
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) May 27, 2019


Orioles fan status: Can’t Even Right Now
— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) May 26, 2019


Brandon Hyde said Givens has thrown fewer innings now than at similar point last yr. But may use him in lower leverage situations coming up 2 get him back on track.
— Steve Melewski (@masnSteve) May 27, 2019

 
Augmented Reality


The Orioles and PNC have teamed up to participate in MLB’s effort to bring agumented reality to the ballpark experience. The MLB Ballpark app will now provide an interactive augmented reality experience at Legends Park.
If you’re reading the words “augmented reality” and have no idea what we’re talking about, think MovPokemon Go. Have no idea what Pokemon Go is? Go ask your cool nieces and nephews.
We’re very much in favor of this move, but it got us thinking about what other augmented reality opportunities might be available to the Orioles.
 
Move the Party


How do we move the party from the suites to the ballpark? Scott leads us on a thought experiment on how the Orioles coul...