As the calendar year 2023 comes to an end today, we can reflect on what a special year it was for the Baltimore Orioles and their fans. It was a year they returned to the playoffs, they returned to the top of the AL East and they returned to a club that won 100-plus games.
The Orioles finished 101-61 to hold off the Tampa Bay Rays by two games to win their 10th AL East championship. Their 101 wins were the most in the American League and second in the majors, behind Atlanta, which won 104.
The season ended with a three-game sweep by the Texas Rangers in the AL Division Series. But what a ride it was until the season came crashing down with a 7-1 loss Oct. 10 in Arlington, Tex.
It was a year where:
* The Orioles recorded their sixth all-time season with 100 or more wins and came up with their most since 1980.
