Long shots no longer: Books in bind over Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles began the MLB season as one of the biggest long shots on the board at sportsbooks and were underdogs in their first 26 games. But at the All-Star break, the Orioles have emerged as the best bet in baseball.

The Orioles were 2,000-1 to win the World Series in mid-June but have gone on a tear, highlighted by a 10-game winning streak that put them in the thick of the American League wild-card race. The Orioles are 46-46 at…