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At the end of each month of play last season, I remember sitting down along side some of my fellow Nats bloggers and chatting up a storm about how we just couldn't believe how well this team was doing week...

Rachel Levitin http://www.masnsports.com/nationals_buzz/ At the end of each month of play last season, I remember sitting down along side some of my fellow Nats bloggers and chatting up a storm about how we just couldn't believe how well this team was doing week in and week out. No one wanted to get ahead ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28190 2013-05-23T16:41:43Z 2013-05-23T17:02:00Z

In case you missed it, Kevin Gausman will make his major league debut tonight in Toronto. I'm kidding, of course. Gausman will face the Blue Jays, but nobody has missed it. That's pretty much all that fans and the media...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch In case you missed it, Kevin Gausman will make his major league debut tonight in Toronto. I'm kidding, of course. Gausman will face the Blue Jays, but nobody has missed it. That's pretty much all that fans and the media can talk/write about. I spoke with a scout from outside ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/byron_kerr//9.28189 2013-05-23T16:40:19Z 2013-05-23T16:54:40Z

Right-handers Selik and Fischer make season debuts for Potomac

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ It wasn't only Sammy Solis who was making his season debut Tuesday for high Single-A Potomac. Right-handers Cameron Selik and David Fischer also pitched for the P-Nats for the first time in 2013. Selik had a good amount of experience with the P-Nats and has been out since a lat ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28187 2013-05-23T15:42:04Z 2013-05-23T16:13:10Z

Fractured right ankle/fibula for Shorebirds' Kline, hurt during conditioning drills

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Right-hander Branden Kline, the Orioles' second-round draft pick last June out of the University of Virginia, is having surgery today to repair a right ankle/fibula fracture. The recovery time after the procedure is six to eight weeks, so the Orioles remain hopeful he can return to pitch this year. Orioles ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/orioles_buzz//12.28186 2013-05-23T12:58:22Z 2013-05-23T15:17:22Z

Tonight will be quite an event for the Orioles and their fans as Kevin Gausman - one of the organization's top pitching prospects - takes the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays. The fans have wanted him called up for...

Anthony Amobi http://www.masnsports.com/orioles_buzz/ Tonight will be quite an event for the Orioles and their fans as Kevin Gausman - one of the organization's top pitching prospects - takes the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays. The fans have wanted him called up for a while, and they have gotten their wish. As of ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28185 2013-05-23T12:50:55Z 2013-05-23T16:00:02Z

Does string of quality starts indicate O's starting pitching has finally turned a corner?

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski For the Orioles, besides ending their six-game losing streak, the best development over the last few days was seeing their starting pitchers deliver some solid performances. Jason Hammel had pitched to an ERA of 10.43 over his previous three starts until giving the club a solid 6 2/3 innings last ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28183 2013-05-23T09:55:53Z 2013-05-23T17:02:51Z

Before moving behind plate to catch his debut, Wieters dishes on Gausman

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Kevin Gausman will garner most of the attention tonight in his major league debut in Toronto, but keep an eye on the man behind the mask. Not the plate umpire, though would it surprise anyone if he ended up in the middle of a controversy? I'm referring to catcher Matt ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28182 2013-05-23T03:08:23Z 2013-05-23T13:14:41Z

After big night at plate vs. Yanks, Markakis is now batting .344 since May 15

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Not long after the Orioles had finished off a second straight win over the Yankees, Matt Wieters talked about Jason Hammel and his strong outing in this win. "I'd say this was probably the best outing he's had this year. They have a lot of tough lefty hitters in that ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28181 2013-05-23T02:48:06Z 2013-05-23T11:54:05Z

Showalter willing to go with short bench and keep an extra arm in Orioles bullpen

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles manager Buck Showalter finally confirmed that Kevin Gausman will start Thursday night's game in Toronto. The corresponding move won't be announced until earlier in the day. "They're deciding who they're going to pitch second day in. I'd kind of like to see who that's going to be between a ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28180 2013-05-23T02:10:50Z 2013-05-23T03:25:12Z

Three home runs and quality start from Hammel give Orioles the series win

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Jason Hammel recorded his first quality start tonight since April 25, and the Orioles scored five runs off Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda as they beat New York 6-3 to win the series, two victories to one. That is back-to-back wins for the Birds after a six-game slide. They have won ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28179 2013-05-23T01:14:02Z 2013-05-23T03:26:14Z

Hammel goes 6 2/3 innings in quality start'; Orioles earn 6-3 win over the Yankees

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles starter Jason Hammel kept the rotation on its recent roll tonight. Hammel labored early, but he became the fourth consecutive Orioles pitcher to complete six innings. And he kept going, striking out Reid Brignac and Austin Romine in the seventh before manager Buck Showalter signaled for left-hander Brian Matusz. ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28178 2013-05-22T23:42:56Z 2013-05-23T02:46:19Z

Unlike their last outing against Yankees' Kuroda, Orioles' bats were red-hot

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski The Orioles entered this game with a real challenge tonight, facing New York right-hander Hiroki Kuroda. He shut out the O's on five hits and 113 pitches April 14 at New York, giving up just one hit to the last 17 batters he faced that night. Kuroda is 6-2 with ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28177 2013-05-22T23:30:51Z 2013-05-23T02:52:23Z

Markakis, Davis and Wieters homer to give Hammel cushion in series finale

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Hiroki Kuroda shut out the Orioles on five hits in his first start against them on April 14 in New York. Tonight, the Orioles strung together four hits with two outs in the first inning and took a 3-0 lead. I'm pretty sure that's Kuroda on the mound, but he ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/ravens_buzz//22.28176 2013-05-22T23:00:41Z 2013-05-22T23:55:47Z

Linebacker Arthur Brown, the Ravens' second-round pick in this year's draft, is recovering from sports hernia surgery, coach John Harbaugh told reporters this afternoon after the second day of organized team activity. Harbaugh said Brown had the surgery about two...

Josh Land http://www.masnsports.com Linebacker Arthur Brown, the Ravens' second-round pick in this year's draft, is recovering from sports hernia surgery, coach John Harbaugh told reporters this afternoon after the second day of organized team activity. Harbaugh said Brown had the surgery about two weeks ago right after rookie camp, and the recovery time ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28174 2013-05-22T22:23:26Z 2013-05-22T23:51:29Z

Jones expected to return to center in Toronto after DHing in tonight's game

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles manager Buck Showalter passed along a lot of credit today to the LSU coaching staff for preparing Kevin Gausman for the professional level. The staff includes former Orioles bullpen coach Alan Dunn, who's now the Tigers' pitching coach. "They did a great job with him at LSU, Alan Dunn," ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28172 2013-05-22T21:12:07Z 2013-05-22T23:57:27Z

Prospect Schoop to get second opinion; Duquette speaks on Gausman

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski In a press briefing with reporters at Camden Yards this afternoon to talk about the call-up of Kevin Gausman, Orioles vice president Dan Duquette was also asked about infield prospect Jonathan Schoop, who is on the Triple-A Norfolk disabled list. The news doesn't sound very encouraging on Schoop. He has ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28173 2013-05-22T20:58:38Z 2013-05-22T22:54:58Z

Showalter on Gausman: "We're trying to win, and we think he can help us"

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles manager Buck Showalter still won't confirm Kevin Gausman as Thursday night's starter against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. However, Gausman is on the taxi squad today, he's flying with the team to Toronto later tonight and he's going to start the series opener. The Orioles will just ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28170 2013-05-22T20:38:29Z 2013-05-22T21:51:05Z

Orioles facing a tough opponent for series finale in Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Adam Jones is bothered by soreness in his groin, and Orioles manager Buck Showalter elected to use him as the designated hitter again tonight in the series finale against the New York Yankees. Jones could play center field, which is his preference, but Showalter is being careful with him. The ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28169 2013-05-22T20:12:29Z 2013-05-22T21:44:23Z

Gausman on joining the Orioles: "It is definitely something I'll never forget"

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Kevin Gausman got the news last night that he was headed to join the Orioles. He arrived in the Orioles clubhouse just after 3 p.m. today and later talked about his start tomorrow night when he will make his major league debut at Toronto. "Obviously, it is going to be ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28168 2013-05-22T19:09:47Z 2013-05-22T21:01:01Z

Jones serving as Birds' DH for second consecutive game against Yankees

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch The Orioles lineup for tonight's series finale against the New York Yankees includes Adam Jones serving as the designated hitter for the second consecutive game. Jones was bothered by a sore right leg late in Monday night's game. Chris Dickerson again will start in center field. Alexi Casilla will start ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28167 2013-05-22T18:47:41Z 2013-05-22T20:31:23Z

Orioles acquire minor league infielder Josh Horton from A's for PTBNL or cash

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch The Orioles swung a minor league deal this afternoon to improve their infield depth, acquiring Josh Horton from the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later or cash. Horton, 27, is hitting .224/.246/.373 this season in 16 games at Triple-A Sacramento. He's a career .274/.349/.369 hitter in seven ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28164 2013-05-22T17:02:02Z 2013-05-22T20:32:22Z

After rough stretch, Jason Hammel looks to turn it around against Yankees

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski In his first six starts this season, Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel pitched to an ERA of 3.79 and American League batters hit just .244 off him. In his last three starts, his ERA is 10.43 and opponents are batting .409. Hammel gave up seven runs in just 4 2/3 innings ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/byron_kerr//9.28163 2013-05-22T13:44:10Z 2013-05-22T14:11:42Z

Double-A Harrisburg places lefty Bill Bray on disabled list with "shoulder issues"

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ The Nationals have been looking to fortify their left-handed depth in the bullpen, and the hope in spring training was that veteran Bill Bray would fill that role. Bray did not make the 25-man roster out of spring training, as he was left behind at extended spring training to work ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/orioles_buzz//12.28162 2013-05-22T12:57:02Z 2013-05-22T13:03:05Z

Now that it's over, thanks to Nate McLouth and his walk-off 10th-inning heroics, I feel comfortable stating the less-than-obvious: Thank goodness for that six-game losing streak. Perhaps that sounds odd at best, a little stupid at worst. It should. But...

Neal Shaffer http://www.masnsports.com/orioles_buzz/ Now that it's over, thanks to Nate McLouth and his walk-off 10th-inning heroics, I feel comfortable stating the less-than-obvious: Thank goodness for that six-game losing streak. Perhaps that sounds odd at best, a little stupid at worst. It should. But dig a little deeper with me and I think you'll ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/nationals_buzz//13.28161 2013-05-22T12:43:40Z 2013-05-22T12:54:45Z

There is no possible way to make it sound good that the Nationals' offense has scored only 3.41 runs a game and OPS'd a measly .654. In most offensive categories, they are better than only the Marlins. The Nats have...

David Huzzard http://www.masnsports.com/nationals_buzz/ There is no possible way to make it sound good that the Nationals' offense has scored only 3.41 runs a game and OPS'd a measly .654. In most offensive categories, they are better than only the Marlins. The Nats have faced a lot of good pitchers and good teams early ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28159 2013-05-22T11:46:08Z 2013-05-22T19:08:34Z

O's 2012 first-rounder Gausman has been on a fast track to the majors

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Almost from the day the Orioles drafted him last June, right-hander Kevin Gausman has been on a fast track to the major leagues. Last Aug. 12, I was at Aberdeen's Ripken Stadium for Gausman's second pro outing for the Orioles. He was so impressive that day for the short-season Single-A ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28156 2013-05-22T10:59:48Z 2013-05-22T19:06:09Z

Thoughts on last night's game, Gausman's arrival, lineup for finale vs. Yanks

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Remember that stat I passed along last night about the Yankees being 19-0 when they score first? Well ... That was quite a dramatic mood shift at Camden Yards last night. The Orioles win in 10 innings on Nate McLouth's walk-off home run, and news breaks that last year's top ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/nationals_buzz//13.28149 2013-05-22T04:46:42Z 2013-05-22T23:09:20Z

With a staff led by pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez, who thrive on strikeouts, the Nats often force their opponents to whiff when they come to the plate. But did you know that when the Nationals record a strikeout,...

Olivia Witherite http://www.masnsports.com/orioles_buzz/ With a staff led by pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez, who thrive on strikeouts, the Nats often force their opponents to whiff when they come to the plate. But did you know that when the Nationals record a strikeout, you have the power to support the D.C. chapter of ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/orioles_buzz//12.28158 2013-05-22T04:23:02Z 2013-05-22T21:06:03Z

Over the course of this young season, the Orioles have recorded 303 strikeouts. While that number is not near league-leading, it has allowed fans the chance to give support to the Baltimore chapter of the RBI League 303 times. Whenever...

Olivia Witherite http://www.masnsports.com/orioles_buzz/ Over the course of this young season, the Orioles have recorded 303 strikeouts. While that number is not near league-leading, it has allowed fans the chance to give support to the Baltimore chapter of the RBI League 303 times. Whenever the O's record a strikeout, you have the power to ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28155 2013-05-22T03:46:50Z 2013-05-22T12:07:21Z

On Thursday, Gausman will become O's 11th starter in his major league debut

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch After talking to manager Buck Showalter about the two candidates for Thursday's start that he passed along earlier today, I wondered whether he had just talked himself out of both of them. Jake Arrieta's career numbers in Toronto were a concern. T.J. McFarland's lack of experience and the possible repercussions ... Read More