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Baltimore Orioles: Five Ways to Win the American League East

By Randy Buchman

Aug 14, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Baltimore Orioles celebrate their 8-7 win over the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Baltimore Orioles celebrate their 8-7 win over the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 14, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Baltimore Orioles celebrate their 8-7 win over the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Baltimore Orioles celebrate their 8-7 win over the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports /

As the Baltimore Orioles return home to Camden Yards, the 2016 season turns toward home as well. What do the O’s need to do to win the AL East?

The Orioles tomorrow open their two-game series with the Red Sox a game ahead of them, tied with the Toronto Blue Jays who lost last night to the Yankees. We could even see a three-way tie before long. Or better yet, the Orioles could play well and run away with the Division.

What would it take for the Birds to do that? Let’s list five critical elements that need to come together (or stay together) for the Orioles to get their second title in three years.

Next: The schedule favors the Orioles!

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