League and Division:
The Baltimore Orioles compete in the American League East Division with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Toronto Blue Jays.
Ballpark:
Oriole Park at Camden Yards- Capacity: 48,262
- Opened in: 1992
- Ballpark owner: Maryland Stadium Authority
- Construction cost: $110 million
History:
The franchise, founded in 1901 as the Milwaukee Brewers, became the St. Louis Browns a year later and moved to Baltimore in 1954.
Championships:
Playoff appearances: 11 (1944, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1983, 1996, 1997)
Division champions: 8 (1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1983, 1997)
American League pennants: 7 (1944, 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1979, 1983)
World Series titles: 3 (1966, 1970, 1983)
Wild-card berths: 1 (1996)
Spring Training:
The Orioles are a member of the Grapefruit League and play spring training games in Fort Lauderdale Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Famous Past Players:
- Cal Ripken Jr.
- Frank Robinson
- Eddie Murray
- Jim Palmer
- Brooks Robinson
Leadership:
Owner: Peter Angelos
General Manager: Mike Flanagan
Manager: Sam Perlozzo
