The Baltimore Orioles were once considered the American League’s next big thing. The 2023 season, with 101 wins, was unforgettable, but the picture has changed. And is it changing for good? Looking at the past two years’ performance and this season, it’s hard to say. As of May 24, 2025, the Orioles have a terrible record of 17-34, among the lowest in the American League. Fans and analysts are both looking for answers after this significant drop.
The air, which used to be full of postseason hopes and World Series rumors, now smells like a season going off the rails. They started very strong this season, and a thought that struck everyone’s mind was, “Another 101 wins?” Did you forget the game against the Blue Jays? The squad opened the season with a 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on March 27, hitting a franchise record six home runs. Tyler O’Neill set an MLB record by hitting a home run on his sixth straight Opening Day. Adley Rutschman and Cedric Mullins each hit two homers, indicating a strong lineup. However, the whole scenario has changed.
The drop in performance has set off a torrent of emotions on social media, with MLB fans not holding back in their harsh criticism of the team’s shocking fall from grace. The virtual world of X has turned into a digital battleground. Talkin’ Baseball posted a story about the Orioles’ current standings, and since then, it has erupted, with fans not mining a single word.
The Orioles now have the worst winning percentage in the American League pic.twitter.com/FQXxWxeCea
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 24, 2025
By May 18, the squad had lost six straight, including a 10-4 setback to the Washington Nationals in which the pitching staff allowed five home runs. The rotation struggled to establish consistency after losing ace Corbin Burnes and essential starters like Zach Eflin. These troubles led the Orioles to fire Brandon Hyde on May 17 and hire interim manager Tony Mansoli. The decision came as a shock and created chaos. Despite these changes, the team’s performance was poor, indicating a season of missed expectations and obstacles. The consistency is what’s missing from the roster.
Their latest series against the Red Sox is proof of their performance, which is full of highs and lows. On May 23, the Red Sox beat the Orioles 19-5, thanks to Rafael Devers’ career-high eight RBIs. The Orioles won the second game of a doubleheader on May 24 by a score of 2-1, even though they had a setback. But getting this many ups and downs in a single season is not what any club wants. And this is precisely what needs to be fixed. But it has not stopped MLB fans from giving a roast.
Fan reactions: A digital roasting session
The Orioles’ fall to the bottom of the AL standings has immediately brought out the best, or maybe the worst, in baseball fans. In the digital world, it’s like tossing rotten tomatoes, with each tweet being a sharp punch at the team’s present scenario.
Without wasting a second, a comparison was drawn with another team known for being at the bottom. Any guess? The White Sox “That makes TWO teams worse than the White Sox. You love to see it.” It points out that the Orioles are now in bad company. For a long time, the Chicago White Sox have been the AL example of how not to run a team and not to play baseball. And looks like the Orioles haven’t read that chapter. And the fans of other clubs are just enjoying the moment with a tub of popcorn in their hands.
Apr 16, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) warms up in the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
The front office’s shocking decision to fire Hyde overnight was strategic. At least that’s how they believe the team might win the games. But are they? “So you mean the manager wasn’t the issue????” Hyde was the AL Manager of the Year and led the team to 101 wins in 2023. He was blamed for a roster not performing well. Did the Baltimore Orioles need that, or did they need the front office to write cheques and strengthen the line-up?
A bitter pill to swallow when your favourite teams take a dip like that. Half of them are in shock, and the others don’t like it at all. “The Baltimore Orioles went from a playoff team to dethroning the Chicago White Sox for the worst team in the entire American League. Yikes.” The growth chart moves upwards, but the O’s are just downwards. Unpredictable!
MLB fans know how to serve a dose of sarcasm best. “Baseball is at its best when they s—.” It seems that for some fans, especially those who don’t follow the Orioles closely, the team’s problems are a twisted enjoyment. Or maybe it’s a supporter of a rival team who likes to see their team lose? Anything is possible.
Fans have their league going off the field and don’t step back while taking jabs at each other. So, will the fans of the clubs stop? Nope, they won’t. “Their fans sure got quiet real quick.” This reflects directly on how the other side has gone completely quiet so that the needle voice can be heard if dropped on the floor. Once, the side was filled with cheers and jeers, but now, there is not even a single noise.
The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season has shown how rapidly things may change in Major League Baseball. Fans are unhappy, and opponents are happy about the Orioles’ problems. The team has much work to do to rebuild and restore faith in their once-promising future. Can they do that?
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