Orioles

The Orioles logo, as it appeared on Backyard Baseball 2001 and 2003

Consolation Champions

## Overview

The Baltimore Orioles are an MLB team in the American League East. They are available to play on Backyard Baseball 2001 and 2003. In the rBBL, they are often coached by Mavfatha.

## Season 3

The Baltimore Orioles were used for the first time in Season 3 by coach Mavfatha. The Orioles hold the dubious distinction of being the first team in BBL history to go 0-14. This team is featured in the BBL Challenge Tour because they are difficult to use to win a game.

## Season 4

Wanting a change of scenery, coach Mavfatha moved the Orioles and renamed them the Oakland Orioles. They drastically improved upon their debut season, finishing at 9-5 in a tie for the AL Wild Card. However, they lost the tiebreaker to the Mets and settled for a Tier 2 Playoff berth. In the Tier 2 playoffs, they were the #1 seed but were upset by the Wild Card Melonheads.

## Season 5

In another change of scenery, the Orioles were moved to Milwaukee by Mavfatha, the same location as the Milwaukee Brewers coached by GSchlim. The Orioles did not fare as well this season, mostly because they were placed in a tough division. They ended the season at 5-9. Their biggest highlight in the regular season was being the only team to beat the 13-1 Giants. They lost in the first round of the Tier 2 Playoffs to the Expos.

## Season 6

Mavfatha returned the Orioles to Oakland for Season 6. They were in contention the whole season, being fortunately placed in a weak division. Through Week 11, the Orioles were 5-6 and controlled their destiny to win the division. But in heartbreaking fashion, they lost their final 3 games and finished the season at 5-9, missing the playoffs.

The Orioles entered the BBL Consolation Tournament, where they beat the Monsters, lost to the Bombers, then beat the Cubs in their first three games. Both opponents forfeited their next game, allowing the Orioles to advance and face the Melonheads. Despite a great game with a +14 run differential, the Orioles could not keep up with the Melonheads, who scored an emphatic +32, ending the O's season.

## Season 7

For the 5th consecutive season, the Orioles were coached by Mavfatha. With the three tiered league system, he wanted to take on the challenge of facing the BBL's most seasoned veterans in the Backyard League.

The Orioles tried a BBL first with their draft strategy: they selected both Marky Dubois and Billy Jean Blackwood. Marky receives a significant boost when playing with Billy Jean, while Billy Jean becomes an awful player. Overall, with the revelation of the full attributes, it was discovered that Marky's batting boost when paired with Billy Jean is mostly contact and not very much power. However, for the Orioles, it was too late. Coach Mavfatha ultimately regretted the decision, although Marky did become a solid pitcher. The "hole in the lineup" left by Billy Jean was too much to overcome.

The Orioles finished 3-11, last place in the Backyard League.

## Season 8

Coach Mavfatha returned for his sixth season as manager of the Orioles. This season, their colors were pink so they could get the boost for Maria Luna. However, the Orioles had another below 0.500 season, finishing 5-9 and missing the playoffs.

## Season 9

Coach Mavfatha returned to the Orioles for a 7th season. The O's played in the AL West, on the 2001 version of the game, with a home field of Playground Commons.

The Orioles had some promise, entering Week 13 with a 7-5 record and a legitimate chance to claim the AL Wild Card. However, they lost their final two games and finished 7-7, missing the playoffs.

The story didn't stop there for the Orioles though, as they entered the Consolation Tournament and took off. In a double elimination format, they lost no games and earned the Consolation Championship.

## Season 10

### 2003

As coach Mavfatha announced his retirement from the league, the Orioles were up for grabs for the first time in league history. Real life Orioles fan SilverBullet102 took the Baltimore Orioles as his team for Season 10. The Orioles played in the Frontyard League West at a home field of Steele Stadium. Despite the homer-friendly park, the Orioles' draft centered on defense, which may have been an unwise decision. The Orioles went 4-10 and missed the playoffs.

In an individual accomplishment, Derek Jeter won the Frontyard League Goldie Glove for his impeccable defensive play.

The Orioles played in the Consolation Tournament under coach psanchez55, playing for the first time in many years. The Orioles ended up being eliminated by the Angels after a self-imposed cheese penalty.