3 reasons the Orioles will shock the world with playoff run

The Baltimore Orioles are in the American League wild card race. They have a half-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles have been playing well since the 2022 MLB trade deadline. There are seven teams in a race for the three wild cards in American league. Here are three reasons why the Orioles can earn a playoff spot this season.

The Orioles are in the midst of a hot stretch and are on the verge of the playoffs. They have an underdog mentality and have a good team. If they keep the same mindset throughout the rest of this season, they could earn a playoff spot. The team has the best roster in MLB, but in some cases that is irrelevant.

The Orioles are going to make a surprise playoff run. Their pitching staff is very good. They have a solid bullpen and a good starting rotation. They traded away their closer Jorge Lopez. Spenser Watkins and Dean Kramer have also played well this season. Jordan Lyles and Tyler Wells are the only two players to have started 20 or more games this year.

The Orioles have a very deep and consistent lineup. Everyone in their lineup is hitting between .203 and .266. They have no star players, but they have consistency and depth from top to bottom. They are getting production from everyone except for their designated hitter and catcher. With the lineup, they can surprise the world in the playoffs in 2022.