1988 ... the Orioles lost an MLB record 21 consecutive games to start the season.
Through the 2009 season, 21 games by the 1988 Baltimore Orioles. And the Chicago Cubs lost 14 games to start the 1997 season.
The New York Yankees have the record for longest consecutive winning season streak, at 39 years, from 1926 - 1964. The Yankees have also (2010 season) tied the second longest streak (NYY 1993 - 2010), shared by the Baltimore Orioles (1968 - 1985).
New York Yankees, CC Sabathia Vs. Jeremy Guthrie
As of the 2014 season, the Baltimore Orioles have 10 right handed batters.
As of the 2014 season, the Baltimore Orioles have 14 right handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the Baltimore Orioles have 5 left handed pitchers.
As of the 2014 season, the average height of a Baltimore Orioles player is 6'-02''.
The 1988 Baltimore Orioles lost the first 21 games of the season.
The last time the Baltimore Orioles opened the regular season with a sweep was actually in the 2011 season vs the Tampa Bay Rays.
Had a winning season? 1997
Pitcher Mark Williamson ended the Baltimore Orioles 21 game losing streak on April 29, 1988.Being that the streak began on opening day, Williamson was also able to give the Orioles their first win of the season.
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