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Top 4 reasons why Baltimore Orioles won’t win 2024 World Series

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The Baltimore Orioles seemed on cruise control in the first half of the 2024 season, going 58-38. However, they were a .500 team coming out of the All-Star break at 33-33. The Orioles’ powerhouse offense went dormant while the bullpen tanked. The O’s even released Craig Kimbrel in September after he posted a 22.09 ERA over four outings in the month.

Can Orioles magic be revived in October? I just can’t see it. Here are four reasons why the Orioles will fail to capture the World Series championship.

Will the offense come back to life?

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Can Adley Rutschman emerge from slump?

Mar 12, 2024; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) hits a RBI single during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
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Orioles’ bleak bullpen options

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Who is after Corbin Burnes and Zach Eflin?

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