Orioles analyst brutally shreds into team after getting swept by Rays: ‘All this nonsense is eyewash’
The Baltimore Orioles are struggling early in the season, currently sitting in last place in the American League East. Analyst Ben McDonald criticized the team's performance after their third consecutive loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, emphasizing the need for better execution in crucial moments. Despite offseason acquisitions, the team has not been able to translate potential into consistent wins.
- ▪The Orioles are currently 21-29 and last in the American League East.
- ▪Analyst Ben McDonald expressed frustration with the team's inability to finish games and make key plays.
- ▪The Orioles were outscored 25-10 in their recent three-game sweep by the Rays.
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MLB Orioles analyst brutally shreds into team after getting swept by Rays: ‘All this nonsense is eyewash’ By Andrew Battifarano Published May 20, 2026, 7:36 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The addition of some thump in the offseason hasn’t helped the Orioles avoid a dud early this season. And one of their television broadcasters put his feelings about the state of the last-place team on full display after Baltimore’s third straight loss to the rival Rays on Wednesday afternoon. MASN analyst Ben McDonald used the postgame show after a 5-3 loss — one in which the Orioles allowed four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning — to discuss what he believes is wrong with the team.
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