Baltimore Orioles Tickets

Nearly two months into the 2013 campaign, select AL East squads remain in a tight race for the coveted top spot. As of May 26, the Baltimore Orioles trail the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox by just three-and-a-half games with a 27-23 mark. Until the Red Sox come to Camden Yards for a four-game series, June 13-16, fans can purchase Orioles tickets for earlier hosting stints such as when the 2012 World Series runner-up Detroit Tigers stop in town for a trio of games, May 31-June 2. Consecutive road matchups against the Houston Astros (June 4-6) and Tampa Bay Rays (June 7-9) will then lead into a return home for Baltimore for a series against the Los Angeles Angels, June 10-12.

The Orioles recently called up 22-year-old Kevin Gausman for his major league debut on May 23. The newcomer tallied five strikeouts in five innings pitched, and it’s possible he’ll stick around to join the starting pitching rotation. Offensively, the team has a gem in 27-year-old first baseman, Chris Davis, who leads the team in nearly every major category. Through May 26, Davis owns team bests in batting average (.337), on-base percentage (.432), home runs (16) and RBI (46), and the squad has received additional support from 20-year-old Manny Machado, who adds a .329 batting average, 72 hits, and 34 runs.

The 2012 season was a year to remember, as the Baltimore Orioles just barely missed winning the AL East, but did not secure a wild-card victory over the Texas Rangers to advance to the division series against New York. Though the season ended at the hands of the Yankees, the feat was still notable for it ended the Orioles’ lengthy playoff drought. Now, the squad is back and ready to make another statement in the always-stacked division. Leading the way will be star outfielder, Adam Jones, who saw action in all 162 games and posted team bests in hits (186), doubles (39), and batting average (.287). Secure your 2013 Baltimore Orioles tickets now to see Jones and company in action all season long.

The team will open the 2013 slate with seven-straight games beginning at Tampa Bay for a three-game series, April 2-4. Baltimore will then return Camden Yards to host the Minnesota Twins, with the home opener set for April 5. After heading back out on the road, the squad will welcome Tampa Bay to town, as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, before closing out the month at Oakland and Seattle. Browse the 2013 Baltimore Orioles schedule above to check out upcoming games in stock throughout the year.

They may not have secured the American League East Division title they wanted, but fans can take solace in the Baltimore Orioles at least ending the postseason drought that had endured for over a decade. For the first time since 1997, Baltimore will take part in the MLB postseason, though they’re guaranteed only nine innings. In order to earn a re-match with the title-stealing New York Yankees, the Orioles must travel to Arlington and defeat the Texas Rangers in the new single-game wild card playoff instituted at the start of the season. Should they be victorious, Camden Yards will host the first two games of the ALDS so begin making plans now with 2012 Baltimore Orioles playoff tickets available in the Vivid Seats marketplace.

Six Orioles had tallied 100-plus hits at the end of the regular season including Adam Jones, who recorded a team-best 186, followed by J.J. Hardy (158), Chris Davis (139), Matt Wieters (131), Nick Markakis (125), and Mark Reynolds (101).

Judging by the way the Baltimore Orioles swung the bat last season, it was surprising the ball club won only 69 games and finished in the AL East cellar. Four different O's hit more than 20 home runs last year: Mark Reynolds, J.J. Hardy, Adam Jones, and Matt Weiters. Baseball nuts in Baltimore in the market for 2012 Orioles tickets should be happy that their big-swinging quartet is returning for another run at the playoffs. While the franchise should have enough fire power at the plate to compete in the division, manager Buck Showalter's team will need to improve immensely at the mound to have a shot at upsetting the Yankees and Red Sox. The front office has already taken measures to remake their pitching staff, signing Japanese left hander Tsuyoshi Wada to a 2-year deal. Here's a sneak peak at what the 30-year-old hurler can do -