Roch Kubatko Archive
I'm taking a few minutes out of my busy day to update my shopping list. I've already decided to give Donavan McNabb a tie for Christmas. McNabb referred to Ravens coach John Harbaugh as "Jim" during yesterday's conference call with reporters. It's been a tough week for McNabb, who also ...
Reports are surfacing that Mike Mussina has decided to retire instead of returning for one more season. And they're true. I'm sure of it. Look for the Yankees to make the announcement tomorrow. You can't keep something like that a secret, especially in New York. And especially when Ken Rosenthal, ...
I know this is a few days late, but I can't believe that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donavan McNabb had no idea that NFL games could end in a tie. I'm pretty sure they got rid of the penalty kicks in the '80s. The Orioles have released their spring training schedule, ...
As the Arizona Fall League nears the end of its schedule, with the championship being decided this weekend, catcher Matt Wieters is batting .290 with four doubles, one triple, one homer, 12 RBIs and 10 runs scored in 19 games. Pretty soon, I'll be able to remove the tracker from ...
If you're trying to ascertain how much elite pitchers like CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are worth on today's open market, consider that the Cubs just shelled out $52 million over four years to keep Ryan Dempster. Dempster's contract reportedly includes a $4 million signing bonus and pays him $8 ...
The Orioles cleared room on their 40-man roster before next month's Rule 5 draft so they could add players they needed to protect. Today, they added pitchers Brad Bergesen, David Hernandez, Chorye Spoone and Wilfrido Perez, and outfielder Nolan Reimold. They also signed catcher Jose Reyes to a minor league ...
Headline of the day: "Pirates Hijack $100 Million of Oil" Does this now put them in the running to sign Teixeira? Since Cal Ripken has become a blogger here at masnsports.com, I've decided to work for 2,131 consecutive days at School of Roch. I haven't missed filing an entry since ...
While wondering if two teams that deal players within their own division can be accused of insider trading... If you're a retired athlete and you don't have a gig on ESPN, you need a new agent. Denver Nuggets coach George Karl says former guard Allen Iverson's decision-making and shoot-first mentality ...
The Orioles announced today that they signed pitcher Brad Hennessey and infielder Donnie Murphy to minor league contracts that include invites to spring training. Hennessey, 28, has appeared in 148 games with the San Francisco Giants over the past five seasons, going 17-23 with a 4.69 ERA in 360 2/3 ...
I went 4-0 picking against the spread in the 4 p.m. games yesterday, and also hit with Dallas last night. Now the bad news: I lost Thursday night's game and went 1-8 in yesterday's early games, my only correct selection being Green Bay over Chicago. They don't call me "Mr. ...
Just for grins, I'm going to give you a list of 10 Orioles free agents (six of them minor league free agents). You can only keep one of them. Please tell me who and why. Greg Aquino Ryan Bukvich Freddie Bynum Juan Castro Alex Cintron Luis Hernandez Kevin Millar Jay ...
I just had it confirmed by a second person close to the situation that Scott Proefrock, the Orioles director of baseball administration, has been hired by the Philadelphia Phillies as an assistant general manager. It should be noted that Proefrock isn't one of the "confirmers." I haven't heard back from ...
Word out of Philadelphia is that Scott Proefrock, the Orioles' director of baseball administration, is a finalist for an assistant GM position with the Phillies. (They already have two). Jim Duquette, former vice president of baseball operations, also is in the running, along with former Reds GM Wayne Krivsky and ...
Did anyone catch ESPN's Outside the Lines earlier today? They aired an interesting segment on outfielder Manny Ramirez, providing new information on how the Red Sox were going to suspend him on July 25 for refusing to play. They gave him a letter detailing their plans, but Ramirez informed club ...
If you're a Julio Lugo fan, you'll want to conveniently overlook the following stat: Lugo hit .139 with runners in scoring position this season, the lowest for a qualifier since Ron Gant (.130) in 2000. Oakland's Jack Hannahan followed Lugo in the non-clutch race with a .155 average. Cleveland's Franklin ...
Who? I understand if that's your reaction. He was the Orioles' 22nd-round pick in the 2006 amateur draft who appeared in only one game at Aberdeen the following year before being shut down with left elbow inflammation. So what's the big deal about Chris Salberg? Why am I mentioning him? ...
"Catching" is an interesting word to choose, since outfielder Lou Montanez has grown tired of hearing about his defensive shortcomings. Montanez keeps reading about the club having issues with his defense, and he counters by pointing out that becoming the regular left fielder would give him the chance to make ...
The free agency period has started and the Orioles need blah blah blah. Haven't we covered this already? At least two starting pitchers, a shortstop who can do more with a bat than apply pine tar to it, a backup catcher if they can do better than Guillermo Quiroz, a ...
Aubrey Huff's impressive turnaround this season has culminated in a Silver Slugger Award. Huff was honored as the American League's top designated hitter after leading the AL with 82 extra-base hits and finishing in the top 10 in total bases (third, 330), doubles (third, 48), slugging percentage (fifth, .552), RBIs ...
Former Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo has joined the Philadelphia Phillies' coaching staff after one season in Seattle. Perlozzo's duties haven't been defined yet, beyond his usual gig coaching the infielders. Bench coach and third base coach are open. Also, the Yankees acquired Nick Swisher from the Chicago White Sox. Swisher ...
The budding partnership between the Orioles and Ravens brings me to another blog entry. This time, it's revisiting Willis McGahee's holiday food drive, which I wrote about earlier, and Adam Jones' involvement in it. The running back and center fielder met earlier this year when McGahee threw out the ceremonial ...
In an unexpected development, the Orioles just changed their logo again as I was taking out the trash. OK, on a more serious note, they continue to partner with the neighboring football team, which is a positive development. We should all get along. And the Ravens and Orioles are the ...
I contacted someone from the front office today, and it sure doesn't sound like the Orioles are close to reaching agreement on a contract extension with outfielder Nick Markakis. Markakis' agent, Jamie Murphy, is engaged in talks with team president Andy MacPhail, but the two sides aren't on the verge ...
I'm between shows at MASN, so I wanted to pop in real quick and point out a few things from today's rally. Unless I missed it, the Orioles didn't show off their new jackets with the swinging bird on the left sleeve. I saw Dave Trembley wearing a black jacket, ...
Whenever I think about the Orioles' old road jerseys, and it's usually during those quiet moments at home while I'm soaking in a tub with a glass of wine and the lights dimmed, I envision Boog Powell wearing that gray jersey with "Baltimore" written across the chest. Maybe I should ...
The Hot Stove Show with Jim Hunter and myself returns to MASN on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. I'll have more dates and times for you in the next few days, but it's expected to run through February. Here's hoping we have lots to talk about, and not just the ...
To answer two of your most pressing questions about the Orioles' new uniforms, the road jerseys have "Baltimore" written across the front for the first time since 1972, and the caps don't come with a cartoon bird. The home whites have the same Orioles script on the front, but you ...
The 49ers are trailing by five points and down to their final play - third-and-goal from the 2 with two seconds left - and they run the fullback up the middle. Head coach Mike Singletary should order offensive coordinator Mike Martz to leave the sideline. So who will win the ...
No reason to panic, but left-hander Brian Matusz has lost his last three decisions in the Arizona Fall League. Not that he pitched horribly today. Matusz, the fourth overall pick in this year's draft, allowed two runs and three hits in four innings, walking one and striking out five. He ...
I was invited to the third floor of the warehouse today to take a look at the new Orioles uniforms, which will be unveiled at Wednesday's noon rally at The Gallery at Harborplace. I can't provide any specifics at this time, but keep checking masnsports.com before Wednesday at noon. I ...
I'm not sure that title will make any sense once you read this entry, but stay with me. Three Major League teams posted ERAs above 5.00 this season. Two of them replaced their pitching coaches. The Orioles wisely did not. No sense heaping all the blame on Rick Kranitz. You ...
I don't think I can live in a world were Sebastian Janikowski replaces George Blanda in the record books. Janikowski passed Blanda yesterday as the Oakland/Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders' all-time leading scorer. And he didn't play quarterback into his late 40s. But it's still unsettling and I don't like it. More ...
Before today, the Colts franchise had lost 12 straight games in Pittsburgh, including Baltimore's 28-10 loss in the 1975 playoffs at Three Rivers Stadium. Indianapolis prevailed today on a late TD, which might be hard for many of you to swallow, but it helps the Ravens - something the Redskins ...
Reason No. 20 why I hate the holidays: "He went to Jared!" This diamond advertisement will be jammed down our throats every 17 seconds through New Years, especially if you're a football fan and spend Sundays on your couch. And it'll taste like a fruit cake that's been wrapped inside ...
Shortstop prospect Blake Davis batted leadoff yesterday for the Surprise Rafters and went 4-for-5 with three RBIs. How badly has he been scuffling at the plate? His average rose to .200. Matt Wieters went 1-for-4 with a walk. He's batting .286 and probably looking forward to a break. Justin Smoak, ...
As further proof that this is a great country, you don't have to wait for Matt Wieters to make the Orioles' roster to acquire your bobblehead. The Bowie Baysox are way ahead of you. The Orioles' Double-A affiliate is offering the doll to people who purchase its 12- or 18-game ...
The Redskins signed DeAngelo Hall yesterday and tossed him into the cornerback pile with Carlos Rogers, Shawn Springs and Fred Smoot. Who's next, Lester Hayes? Factor in safety LaRon Landry, and I wonder if there's a better secondary in football. I was the third wheel for yesterday's Scott Garceau and ...
In case you missed it, Baseball America released its Top 10 prospects list for the Orioles. No. 1 was such a slam dunk, Kobe Bryant should have picked it. 1. Matt Wieters - C 2. Chris Tillman - RHP 3. Brian Matusz - LHP 4. Jake Arrieta - RHP 5. ...
The Washington Nationals unveiled their new uniforms yesterday. Strangely, the word "Baltimore" appears on the road jerseys. My former Sun colleague, Jeff Zrebiec, was a terrific call-in guest to yesterday's Playmakers show on MASN. I felt like I had to reintroduce myself to the guy, but he hadn't forgotten me. ...
Orioles president Andy MacPhail is finished with the GM meetings and enjoying some quality time with his family, but he was nice enough to respond to my text message and allow me to interrupt them with a brief phone call. As I've written before, the meetings weren't designed for the ...
The Gold Glove winners were announced for the American League, and Nick Markakis didn't pull a Michael Phelps. No gold for this guy, and he deserved it. As expected for months, the voters went with the standard choices: Torii Hunter, Grady Sizemore and Ichiro Suzuki. No arguments here with Hunter ...
I'll be part of the MASN Playmakers trio today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., joining Amber Theoharis and Tom Matte. I'll be easy to find in that group. We look nothing alike. Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs and wide receivers coach Jim Hostler are slated to phone into the show. ...
Starting at first base last night, Adam Loewen went 0-for-4 with a strikeout for West Oahu of the Hawaii Winter League, lowering his average to .200 and perhaps lifting the spirits of a few readers who are bitter about his departure from the Orioles' organization. The Dodgers have offered Manny ...
The Surprise Rafters overcame five errors today to beat Peo Javelinas, 11-4, in the Arizona Fall League. Here's one reason: Brandon Snyder found his power stroke. Snyder homered twice and drove in three runs, leaving his average at .333. He entered the game with one home run. It wasn't all ...
I'm switching to football for a few seconds. The Oakland Raiders, those unlovable losers who totaled 77 yards and three first downs in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, are on the verge of releasing cornerback DeAngelo Hall. Hall has a world of talent, though he's been burned so ...
But enough about my love life... The Phillies celebrated their first world championship since 1980 by firing their third base coach. Steve Smith was told that he won't be back in 2009, which led me to wonder whether Juan Samuel has signed that new contract with the Orioles. Samuel is ...
As expected, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher A.J. Burnett opted out of his contract, making him a free agent - and a central figure in just about every Orioles rumor for the next two months. At least he's not seeking $20 million a year. Not much to report from the GM ...
Nolan Reimold hit his fourth home run today for the Surprise Rafters and added an RBI double to raise his Arizona Fall League average to .250. Matt Wieters went 0-for-3 with a walk and strikeout. His average has dropped to .286. Sounds like he might be wearing down a bit. ...
I exchanged e-mails with somebody who's stationed in Milwaukee. He isn't certain that the Brewers are looking to deal shortstop J.J. Hardy, but he listed their needs as starting pitching, relief pitching and perhaps a second baseman and third baseman, if they decide to make changes at those positions. Just ...
I just cast my votes at Piney Ridge Elementary School in Eldersburg. No lines. It couldn't have been easier. There were only two other people in the place who weren't working there. I heard one guy blurt out, "Ralph Nader's running again?" He couldn't be any worse than Jason Campbell ...
I had the strangest dream last night that Chris Bermen was interviewing presidential candidates. "Barack, Barack, Barack, Barack..." Must have been the gallon of ice cream I polished off during the Redskins-Steelers game (High's butter pecan. Made my toes curl). I plan on voting later today. I have Alabama No. ...
I know what you're thinking: How can I possibly be expected to renew my season-ticket plan if there's even the slightest chance that reliever Alberto Castillo isn't with the team? At least he's still in the organization. Castillo cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk today after going 1-0 ...
Joe Flacco threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns yesterday. Anybody still think Troy Smith should be starting? If so, state your argument. I thought the Smith plays were a bit forced. Gimmicks weren't necessary. I know head coach John Harbaugh wants to work Smith into the game plan, but ...
So much for those best bets. I knew it was a mistake to publish them. The Browns and Titans failed to cover. And I'd like to give a special thanks to Braylon Edwards for dropping another pass, and to Derek Anderson for throwing the ball like Loni Anderson. Nice effort, ...
Don't look now, but Nolan Reimold is heating up again. And we know how hot the kid can get. Reimold extended his hitting streak to eight games yesterday while also helping the Surprise Rafters end their 10-game losing streak. He hit a three-run homer in the first inning and also ...
Is anyone else sitting near a bowl full of Halloween candy, wondering why they buy so much every year and end up eating it and gaining weight and hating themselves? Me neither. We keep talking about the Orioles' need for starting pitching and a shortstop. And perhaps a first baseman ...
Thousands upon thousands of fans turned out to cheer the Phillies at today's parade to celebrate the city's first major championship since 1983. And surprisingly, it wasn't suspended after 5 ½ blocks. Center fielder Shane Victorino tossed soft pretzels to the crowd. He was booed for not including mustard. Want ...
The GM meetings begin next week, which sort of set the table for the winter meetings in Las Vegas in December. And the Orioles' priorities haven't changed. Starting pitching. More starting pitching. A shortstop. The club has discussed the three shortstops that we've been kicking around: Orlando Cabrera, Rafael Furcal ...
He's not an Oriole anymore, but I assume there's still a little bit of interest in Adam Loewen and his transformation from left-handed pitcher to Toronto Blue Jays' hitting prospect. Or maybe it's more like curiosity. Or perhaps you want to forget he even exists, which would make the rest ...
Nolan Reimold and Brandon Snyder each had a double today for the Surprise Rafters of the Arizona Fall League. Reimold also drove in a run and is batting .204. Snyder is hitting .375. Shifting to the Hawaii Winter League, Tim Bascom is making his first start in more than a ...
The arrest count is up to 76 in the City of Brotherly Love following the Phillies' victory over the Tampa Bay Rays last night. The most popular offense is disorderly conduct (36). There have been 17 arrests for vandalism, 12 for assault on a police officer and five for trespassing. ...
I knew once the Orioles drafted Jayson Werth, he'd eventually win a World Series. It just took some patience. By the way, has anybody seen John Bale lately? The Orioles selected Werth as a catcher in the first round of the 1997 draft (they also took outfielder Darnell McDonald in ...
Brian Matusz was due for a bad outing. It arrived today against Peo Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League. Matusz suffered his first professional loss, allowing three home runs in three innings. He was charged with three runs and five hits, with one walk and one strikeout. Matusz threw 36 ...
The repercussions from Monday's stoppage of Game 5 of the World Series keep surfacing. You just have to look around for them. Might I suggest Las Vegas? The Associated Press is reporting that some sports books in Nevada are declaring the Philadelphia Phillies the winner, even though the score is ...
I just received my invitation from the Orioles to attend their fan rally and be part of their "special announcement" at The Gallery at Harborplace on Nov. 12. The fun begins at noon. I'm likely to have MASN duties connected to this occasion, so I might be there only in ...
If the World Series goes seven games, and assuming it's played on Saturday, the Phillies can bring back Cole Hamels on normal rest. That's a big assumption, of course. We don't even know if Game 5 will be completed tonight. Or if Major League Baseball might try to speed up ...
While wondering if Game 5 will resume tonight or be included in next spring's World Baseball Classic... So I'm sitting here yesterday wondering whatever happened to Ron Rivera, the former Chicago Bears linebacker and defensive coordinator who was touted throughout the league as one of the hottest head coaching candidates ...
The Great Pumpkin is on ABC tonight. I'm sure that I'll outgrow it one of these years. I bet Gary Allenson can't wait to get back to the International League. Managing at Triple-A Norfolk sure beats the Arizona Fall League, where his Surprise Rafters fell to 4-14 today with a ...
ESPN is reporting that Game 5 of the World Series, or what's left of it, has been postponed until tomorrow night because of inclemate weather. There's actually snow on the ground in Philadelphia. We're not just talking about rain, which is bad enough. Why not toss in temperatures in the ...
Another marquee player in the National League West is available in trade. It's becoming quite a yard sale. We already know about San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy, who wants to collect his paychecks from a National League contender. That eliminates the Orioles. Now we learn that the Colorado Rockies ...
I'm too tired to come up with a more clever title. Sorry. My memory isn't what it used to be, and I'm sure it has something to do with all the brain cells I've whacked over the years, so I can't recall the last time a World Series game has ...
Did anyone see this item from Joel Sherman in today's New York Post?: This year, the Yankees had to deal with an AL East that added Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria. Next season, the best rookie just might be in the division, too. Asked the identity of the best talent in ...
Thanks to the readers who jarred my memory and remembered Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy's tirade. I couldn't place the name, though I was pretty sure of the university. Allen Iverson's "practice" rant will always be No. 1 with me because it's so comical, but Gundy probably wins for ...
Though it might be getting a little more attention than it deserves, it passes Jim Mora's "playoffs" rant in my book. New San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary vented to the press after yesterday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He started talking before taking his first question. And I wasn't ...
Joe Blanton became the 13th pitcher to hit a home run in the World Series last night, and the first since Oakland's Ken Holtzman against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1974. That's pretty impressive, but for Orioles fans, it isn't worth throwing a parade (the city of Philadelphia will be ...
Sorry I've been away from the blog for so long. I attended a wedding in Harrisonburg, Va. last night and drove back today, then watched part of the Ravens-Raiders game in the MASN suite. I'm home now and barely able to keep my eyes open, but I wanted to file ...
The next comment I receive will bring our grand total to 5,000 since School of Roch swung open its doors on Aug. 1. Perhaps it will come from a reader who always wanted to contribute to his hometown blog. Nothing against the original blog, but the opportunity to comment on ...
If the Orioles relocate to Indianapolis, I'll change my daughter's name to "Irsay." And her first car will be a Mayflower van. Yes, Adam Loewen has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Guess it was just wishful thinking on my part, but the two sides seemed committed to each other. ...
I noticed that Brian Matusz didn't start yesterday's game for the Surprise Rafters of the Arizona Fall League. But I did the math and was sure it was Brian Matusz's turn. Brian Matusz pitches every six days, and his most recent appearance was last Friday. Was there something wrong with ...
Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes is going to be charged with misdemeanour marijuana possession after a traffic stop in which police say they smelled burning marijuana and found marijuana-filled cigars in his car. Cigars? Can we just call them blunts, please? The charge of possession of a small amount of ...
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer is making his World Series debut on Saturday, opposing American League Championship Series MVP Matt Garza. Enough of the age jokes with Moyer. He's not THAT old - though I'm told his prom theme was "The Big Bang Theory." Moyer usually eats his pre-game meal ...
There's a distinct Orioles flavor on the Surprise Rafters today in their game against Peo Saquaros in the Arizona Fall League. Chad Thall made the start and went two innings, allowing two runs and three hits to leave his ERA at 7.56. Matt Wieters is catching and batting fourth, followed ...
I'm back in studio today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for MASN's Playmakers show with Amber Theoharis and Tom Matte. We'll be talking to Ravens receiver Mark Clayton, Maryland women's basketball coach Brenda Frese and Philadelphia Daily News national baseball writer Paul Hagen. We're still waiting for confirmation on ...
Most baseball fans probably could have drawn up the blueprints for Game 1 of the World Series, no matter how they're predicting the outcome. Cole Hamels gives the Phillies a 1-0 advantage, with Brad Lidge recording the save. Scoop of chocolate, scoop of vanilla. Don't waste my time. (Quick, name ...
I'm confused and could use a little help. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that Chris McAlister's benching on Sunday was related to the cornerback's sore knee. Then he said it had nothing to do with health or disciplinary reasons. Then he said it was linked to a dress-code violation, ...
Baseball analyst Bill James ranks Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis 10th on his list of the top 25 major league players under 30 years old. The rankings appear in The Bill James Handbook 2009, which will be published on Nov. 1. However, James says the Orioles have only the 24th-best ...
ESPN's Buster Olney, a former colleague from The Sun and one of the best in the business, reports that one-time Cubs phenom Mark Prior has started a throwing program and should be ready for the start of the 2009 season. This news comes from Prior's agent, John Boggs. Prior spent ...
I just read a story about how drinking too much coffee can shrink your breasts. Would you like regular or D-cup? During his weekly call-in segment on The Anita Marks Show, broadcast on MASN and ESPN Radio 1300, Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts confirmed that center fielder Adam Jones is ...
MLB players cast their votes last month for outstanding player, pitcher and rookie in each league, along with comeback player. Yahoo! Sports is compiling the list, and I thought you might be interested in the results. Josh Hamilton (Texas) was named "outstanding player" over finalists Justin Morneau (Minnesota) and Dustin ...
Las Vegas sports books favor the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies, but I have my doubts. Granted, I expected the Boston Red Sox to still be playing, and I'm rooting hard for the Rays, but I'm still concerned about their bullpen. Closer Brad ...
The Orioles started clearing space on their 40-man roster by releasing Adam Loewen and outrighting five players to Triple-A Norfolk. Pitchers Randor Bierd and Rocky Cherry, infielder Brandon Fahey, outfielder Jeff Fiorentino and catcher Omir Santos also were removed from the roster. Perhaps only Bierd is a surprise. The Orioles ...
People aren't supposed to think baseball during an NFL Sunday, but that wasn't the case last night. Not with the Rays and Red Sox playing Game 7 of the ALCS. TBS sent out a press release earlier today announcing that 13.4 million viewers watched the Rays clinch a berth in ...
Cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones hasn't been a popular figure in this blog space, with his numerous arrests and transgressions and suspensions and overall deplorable behavior. But at least he's finally seeking help. It's being reported that Jones has entered an alcohol treatment facility. Maybe the guy is sick and that's ...
Two of the Orioles' top prospects are being honored in the Arizona Fall League, and the names won't surprise you. Catcher Matt Wieters and pitcher Brian Matusz have been invited to participate in the Rising Stars Game on Friday. Their selections were based on voting by farm and scouting directors ...
It is possible to go from worst to first, and to the World Series, and to places we never imagined from a team that used to be the punchline of every joke. I keep saying "Tampa Bay's going to the World Series" and it never sounds right. Neither do "The ...
While wondering whether the Rays can hold on... I've returned home from The Beach House in Dundalk, where I worked behind the bar with MASN's Jim Hunter and a hyperactive girl named "Peacock" with a fondness for throwing ice and initiating contact with anyone she passes. She's a popular attraction ...
Don't look now, but Brandon Snyder is batting .444 for the Surprise Rafters after doubling twice yesterday. Snyder willl be one of the more interesting prospects to track next season. Too many people gave up on him, but his bat hasn't cooled off since the break. And if he starts ...
If you're anywhere near Dundalk tomorrow, or if you feel like taking a road trip, swing by the Beach House on 601 Wise Ave. between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and see if you recognize the two "celebrity" bartenders. MASN's Jim Hunter will be one of them. And yes, I'll ...
Good afternoon to everyone. The morning got away from me, so I'm late firing up the blog today. I took my laptop to the gym yesterday to provide Brian Matusz updates while working out, but I left it at home today. I don't want to make a habit of it. ...
Brian Matusz's scoreless innings streak in the Arizona Fall League ended at five today. Phoenix pushed across three runs in the third to take a 3-0 lead. Matusz allowed the leadoff hitter to reach again, this time on a walk. A double, error (on a dropped throw from Matusz) and ...
Left-hander Brian Matusz didn't allow a run in the first inning today. He gave up a leadoff single, but struck out the next three batters. A stolen base and throwing error put a runner on third with two outs, but he was stranded. And before you ask, Matt Wieters isn't ...
Before anyone gets too excited about the possibility of the Orioles pursuing a trade for San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy, who's reportedly been made available, keep in mind that he has a blanket no-trade clause and told his agent he wants to stay in the National League and play ...
I really, really need to stop turning off these games before the final out. I assumed Tampa Bay won, since the Rays held a 7-0 lead in the seventh inning. But I received a text message from a friend early this morning that said, "Go Red Sox!!" Using my reporter's ...
I'd like to take back everything I said while disagreeing with Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon's decision to start left-hander Scott Kazmir over James Shields in Game 5 of the ALCS. The man might be a genius. Or he's on a serious roll. Either way, he's the undisputed Manager ...
I'll be appearing on MASN's Playmakers today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with Amber Theoharis in the driver's seat and Tom Matte sitting beside me. We'll have Orioles president Andy MacPhail calling into the show at 4 p.m., followed by Maryland men's basketball coach Gary Williams at 4:45 p.m. ...