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Young, up-and-coming Royals playing well as O's arrive in Kansas City for two

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski After the end of the 15-game run of playing against Boston, New York, Tampa Bay and Texas, tonight the Orioles begin a two-game series with the Royals in Kansas City. To some it may seem like a brief break from a rough schedule and that tonight the Orioles are stepping ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/byron_kerr//9.21713 2012-05-16T21:25:23Z 2012-05-16T21:55:02Z

Young slugger Moore has waited patiently, but gets start in left against Pirates

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ Nationals Tyler Moore gets the start in left field Wednesday in the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Finally. Moore started in his first game in a Nationals uniform against the Dodgers back on April 29. In only his ninth game - so far he has only gone 2-for-11 (.182) ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21715 2012-05-16T21:08:39Z 2012-05-16T21:44:52Z

The Orioles are 11-5 on the road this season after going 30-51 away from Camden Yards in 2011. They haven't totaled 11 wins on the road in so few games since 20005, when they were 11-4 outside of Baltimore. Last...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch The Orioles are 11-5 on the road this season after going 30-51 away from Camden Yards in 2011. They haven't totaled 11 wins on the road in so few games since 20005, when they were 11-4 outside of Baltimore. Last season, the Orioles didn't pick up their 11th victory away ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21711 2012-05-16T19:42:41Z 2012-05-16T19:53:43Z

Xavier Avery is batting leadoff tonight in the Orioles' series opener in Kansas City. Wilson Betemit is starting at third base and Chris Davis is starting at first. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Xavier Avery is batting leadoff tonight in the Orioles' series opener in Kansas City. Wilson Betemit is starting at third base and Chris Davis is starting at first. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Nick Johnson DH Wilson ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21710 2012-05-16T17:57:27Z 2012-05-16T20:01:27Z

Former O's reliever Kevin Hickey, member of 1989 team, dead at age 56

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch I can't believe that I'm passing along news concerning the death of another former Oriole. One-time left-handed reliever Kevin Hickey died Wednesday at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, according to this report. He had been in intensive care following his transfer from a Dallas hospital last month. The cause ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/steve_melewski//5.21704 2012-05-16T13:32:06Z 2012-05-16T21:46:42Z

Orioles finish challenging 15-game stretch strong with win over New York Yankees

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Just about 24 hours after we wondered if the Orioles were teetering on the brink, we return this morning to pass out the deserved accolades to the club. I thought going into this 15-game stretch against Boston, New York, Tampa Bay and Texas that the Orioles would go about 6-9 ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/ravens_buzz//22.21708 2012-05-16T13:20:53Z 2012-05-16T13:45:28Z

Former Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden received the first of what is expected to be a run of Hall of Fame selections on Tuesday, when the National Football Foundation announced that he will join 16 others in the 2012 College...

Josh Land http://www.masnsports.com Former Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden received the first of what is expected to be a run of Hall of Fame selections on Tuesday, when the National Football Foundation announced that he will join 16 others in the 2012 College Football Hall of Fame induction class. Ogden was one of ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/orioles_buzz//12.21705 2012-05-16T12:38:32Z 2012-05-16T12:51:06Z

Last week we took a look at the top five players of the losing era. Meaning exactly what it says - the five best. It was a fun list to make, but the more illuminating exercise (and possibly more depressing)...

Neal Shaffer http://www.masnsports.com/orioles_buzz/ Last week we took a look at the top five players of the losing era. Meaning exactly what it says - the five best. It was a fun list to make, but the more illuminating exercise (and possibly more depressing) is to think about the top five players who define ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/nationals_buzz//13.21706 2012-05-16T11:53:20Z 2012-05-16T13:04:24Z

What would happen if a member of the Nationals' starting rotation were to suffer an injury? What would happen if there's more than one man down over the course of the season? I'm not saying such a tragedy is inevitable...

Rachel Levitin http://www.masnsports.com/nationals_buzz/ What would happen if a member of the Nationals' starting rotation were to suffer an injury? What would happen if there's more than one man down over the course of the season? I'm not saying such a tragedy is inevitable nor am I saying it will happen, but it's a ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21703 2012-05-16T10:10:23Z 2012-05-16T18:26:39Z

O's have errorless night, could be OK in Kansas City with better defense

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch So what nickname have we agreed upon for rookie outfielder Xavier Avery? X-Man and X-Factor seem like pretty obvious ones. I was mildly intrigued by X-Rated, but we won't delve too deeply into the reasons. X-Treme? X-Tacy? Exree Hipp? The Orioles will play their next two games in Kansas City, ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21702 2012-05-16T02:40:51Z 2012-05-16T16:03:39Z

Chen, Wieters trade compliments as battery is key in win over Yankees

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Wei-Yin Chen improved to 4-0 with a 2.45 ERA in his first season pitching in the U.S. He retired 10 straight Yankees tonight. He's now gone seven innings or more in three of his last four starts. He's 3-0 with a 1.98 ERA in four starts at Camden Yards. Wei-Yin ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21701 2012-05-16T02:23:05Z 2012-05-16T16:00:42Z

Showalter: Chen as poised as any of Orioles' starters his first year in the majors

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Manager Buck Showalter has referred to Taiwanese left-hander Wei-Yin Chen as an unknown. So what exactly does Showalter know about Chen after seven starts? "He's got his feet on the ground a little bit. He's comfortable," Showalter said after a 5-2 victory over the Yankees that made the Orioles 9-6 ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/steve_melewski//5.21700 2012-05-16T01:43:40Z 2012-05-16T16:02:36Z

Troubled draft pick Rowell opens up about his failed drug test, suspension

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Orioles 2006 first-round draft pick Billy Rowell told MASNsports.com tonight that he failed a drug test for marijuana and that is what led to his 50-game suspension after a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a drug of abuse. The suspension was announced by ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21699 2012-05-16T01:16:16Z 2012-05-16T01:50:45Z

Wei-Yin Chen came within a strike of posting seven scoreless innings against the Yankees, but Curtis Granderson hit a two-run homer on an 0-2 pitch to reduce the Orioles' lead to 4-2. Granderson had 13 home runs this season -...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Wei-Yin Chen came within a strike of posting seven scoreless innings against the Yankees, but Curtis Granderson hit a two-run homer on an 0-2 pitch to reduce the Orioles' lead to 4-2. Granderson had 13 home runs this season - 10 at Yankees Stadium and three at Camden Yards. Xavier ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21698 2012-05-15T23:52:22Z 2012-05-16T00:32:39Z

I'll ease into it by pointing out that Adam Jones hit his 11th home run to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. It was the first home run allowed this month by Yankees left-hander...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch I'll ease into it by pointing out that Adam Jones hit his 11th home run to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. It was the first home run allowed this month by Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia. Why do I hear the ringing of a ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/byron_kerr//9.21696 2012-05-15T21:40:36Z 2012-05-15T22:14:20Z

Fly ball misplay was swing Padres needed against Nationals, Strasburg

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ It looked like an innocent pop up between left field and right field midway towards the warning track from the first hitter of the game, Padres right fielder Will Venable. Nationals left fielder Roger Bernadina and center fielder Rick Ankiel, as well as right fielder Bryce Harper converged on the ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21695 2012-05-15T20:52:20Z 2012-05-16T12:22:56Z

No setbacks for Hammel after latest start, but Reimold's progress slows

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Outfielder Nolan Reimold said the club will have a better idea later in the week whether he needs a second epidural injection for the herniated disk in his cervical spine. Team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens examined Reimold yesterday, and he'll be checked again within a week. Reimold had his first ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21694 2012-05-15T20:31:20Z 2012-05-15T21:31:26Z

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said reliever Matt Lindstrom has a slight tear in a ligament in his right middle finger. The good news is it's not a full tear. Dr. Thomas Graham, a specialist based in Cleveland, will re-examine Lindstrom's...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles manager Buck Showalter said reliever Matt Lindstrom has a slight tear in a ligament in his right middle finger. The good news is it's not a full tear. Dr. Thomas Graham, a specialist based in Cleveland, will re-examine Lindstrom's finger. Lindstrom will stay back in Baltimore while the Orioles ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/steve_melewski//5.21691 2012-05-15T19:20:31Z 2012-05-16T12:20:58Z

Tides' Adams, Pineiro to DL, sparks afternoon of minor league roster movement

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski The Triple-A Norfolk Tides put infielder Ryan Adams and pitcher Joel Pineiro on the disabled list today. Adams, who got into 29 games with the Orioles last year, is expected to miss three to five weeks with a fractured right thumb. He was batting .210 this year for the Tides. ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21692 2012-05-15T19:04:49Z 2012-05-15T21:17:40Z

Andino leading off, Betemit at first for O's; Britton throws four scoreless in Sarasota

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Robert Andino is leading off tonight against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia. Wilson Betemit will play first base, Steve Tolleson will play third, and Xavier Avery will stay in left field and bat ninth. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/ravens_buzz//22.21690 2012-05-15T18:46:24Z 2012-05-15T19:14:33Z

The Ravens announced five rookie free-agent signings Tuesday, highlighted by the acquisition of former Alabama State linebacker Nigel Carr. They also brought in tight ends Matt Balasavage (Temple) and Bruce Figgins (Georgia), cornerback Jordan Mabin (Northwestern) and quarterback Chester Stewart...

Josh Land http://www.masnsports.com The Ravens announced five rookie free-agent signings Tuesday, highlighted by the acquisition of former Alabama State linebacker Nigel Carr. They also brought in tight ends Matt Balasavage (Temple) and Bruce Figgins (Georgia), cornerback Jordan Mabin (Northwestern) and quarterback Chester Stewart (Temple). To make room for those additions, the Ravens released ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/byron_kerr//9.21687 2012-05-15T16:17:01Z 2012-05-15T21:36:53Z

Johnson's familiar lineup card is beginning to pay dividends for Nats' hitters

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ The lineup is starting to show a familiar refrain. Ian Desmond and Roger Bernadina. Ryan Zimmerman, Adam LaRoche and Bryce Harper. Danny Espinosa and Rick Ankiel. The catching spot. The starting pitcher. Johnson said the genesis of this particular starting nine was given boost into motion when he had a ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/nationals_buzz//13.21682 2012-05-15T13:39:03Z 2012-05-15T13:52:34Z

The Nationals are dealing with lots of injuries. I mean, lots and lots of injuries. If you look at the list of Nats players that are down and out, it would be comical if it weren't so brutally sad and...

Joe Drugan http://www.masnsports.com/nationals_buzz/ The Nationals are dealing with lots of injuries. I mean, lots and lots of injuries. If you look at the list of Nats players that are down and out, it would be comical if it weren't so brutally sad and frustrating. Let's remind ourselves of these injuries, consider how ridiculous ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21679 2012-05-15T11:18:03Z 2012-05-15T20:56:21Z

Reimold slow recovering from herniated disk, but it's not question of toughness

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Manager Buck Showalter said he found four teams, including the Red Sox, who have more players on the disabled list than the Orioles. But did anyone exceed the Orioles' 22 player moves in one week? Joel Pineiro is scratched from his start at Triple-A Norfolk and isn't listed among their ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/steve_melewski//5.21680 2012-05-15T10:10:01Z 2012-05-15T17:51:48Z

Wondering whether Birds are teetering on the brink after recent rough stretch

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Like some of you, I am having a feeling that the Orioles are teetering on the brink a bit right now. You have to wonder if the club hasn't hit a bump in the road that might turn into a longer tailspin now that the starting pitching has started to ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/byron_kerr//9.21677 2012-05-15T04:44:47Z 2012-05-15T13:00:48Z

San Diego fans still lament sweep that might have cost Padres a shot at Strasburg

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ It was the close of a miserable 2008 campaign. The Nationals were in the midst of losing 14 of their final 17 games en route to dismal 59-102 overall mark. In late September 2008, the San Diego Padres traveled to D.C. for a three-game set against the Nationals. The Padres ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/byron_kerr//9.21674 2012-05-15T03:47:39Z 2012-05-15T04:24:30Z

Before Monday's series opener against the Padres, Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper said his left eye was feeling better three days after he struck himself with his bat off a runway wall in the Cincinnati visitors' clubhouse. The pain had...

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ Before Monday's series opener against the Padres, Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper said his left eye was feeling better three days after he struck himself with his bat off a runway wall in the Cincinnati visitors' clubhouse. The pain had subsided and he didn't have to sleep a certain way ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21676 2012-05-15T03:46:21Z 2012-05-15T17:58:03Z

Hammel takes blame for deviating from plan, letting O's lead slip away vs. Yanks

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch If anything good came out of tonight's start for Jason Hammel, it was the condition of his right knee. "Knee is good to go," he said. "That's a positive, I guess. No setbacks." Hammel took the brunt of the blame for tonight's 8-5 Orioles loss. "Honestly, we should have won ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/byron_kerr//9.21673 2012-05-15T03:17:23Z 2012-05-15T04:23:04Z

The Nationals lost another catcher. Bryce Harper hit his first major league homer. Down 5-4, Ian Desmond smacked 2-run double. Chad Tracy and Xavier Nady added insurance solo shots. Nationals led 8-5. Someone please find the off switch for this...

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ The Nationals lost another catcher. Bryce Harper hit his first major league homer. Down 5-4, Ian Desmond smacked 2-run double. Chad Tracy and Xavier Nady added insurance solo shots. Nationals led 8-5. Someone please find the off switch for this roller coaster. This is Nationals Park not Kings Dominion. Showing ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2012:/school_of_roch//3.21671 2012-05-15T03:16:19Z 2012-05-15T17:58:55Z

Showalter: Early exit from Hammel, Davis error too much to overcome in loss

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch The Orioles' starters haven't completed six innings in the last three games, which is taxing the bullpen, which is giving manager Buck Showalter additional challenges that he'd rather avoid. Jason Hammel was done after five-plus innings tonight, failing to record an out in the sixth in the Orioles' 8-5 loss ... Read More