http://masnsports.com/ The Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network en Copyright 2010 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:03:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Manager Dave Trembley had nothing but good things to say about Brian Matusz after tonight's 2-0 victory over the Phillies. "Doesn't matter who he faces, doesn't matter what lineup he's facing, he doesn't get out of his lane," Trembley said. "That's Brian Matusz, the way he pitches. He just has a feel for pitching. And he knows what he's doing. "He's going to be real special. We saw it last year. He's picked up right where he left off in... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/as-a-matusz-of-fact.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/as-a-matusz-of-fact.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:09:01 -0500 Will Ohman retired both batters he faced, with one strikeout, after replacing Brian Matusz. He still hasn't allowed a run in six appearances. Jim Johnson, who allowed three runs and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings before tonight, walked a batter and struck out two in a scoreless seventh. The Phillies still don't have a hit as we enter the top of the eighth with the Orioles leading, 2-0. Update: John Mayberry Jr. singled off Dennis Sarfate with one out... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/quick-game-update-3.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/quick-game-update-3.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:06:07 -0500 That's five hitless innings for left-hander Brian Matusz, and another nice escape. Josh Bell's throwing error allowed Jayson Werth to reach second base with no outs. Greg Dobbs grounded to first, Brian Schneider lined to second and pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. struck out. Not a problem. Matusz threw 12 pitches, nine for strikes. He's thrown 42 of his 68 pitches for strikes tonight. He also has 18 strikeouts in 14 innings this spring. Bell booted Werth's grounder, but he kept... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/nothing-else-matusz.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/nothing-else-matusz.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:23:44 -0500 The Orioles loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth inning on singles by Lou Montanez and Josh Bell, and a walk to Chad Moeller. They scored twice to take a 2-0 lead over the Phillies. Jeff Salazar's fielder's choice grounder brought home Montanez, and Bell scored on Robert Andino's fly ball to center. Andino is 1-for-1 with a double, RBI, walk and stolen base. Nice hustle by Bell on his single. He took second on left fielder Raul... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/finally-we-have-runs.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/finally-we-have-runs.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:13:58 -0500 The Phillies didn't get the ball out of the infield in the third inning, which began with Brian Matusz striking out pitcher Kyle Kendrick and shortstop Jimmy Rollins. Shane Victorino popped to first base to keep the Phillies hitless and the game scoreless. Matusz threw 13 pitches, nine for strikes. That makes 40 pitches and 23 strikes in three innings. The Orioles have one hit, a leadoff double from Robert Andino in the first. Andino walked in the third inning,... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/matusz-still-on-the-mound.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/matusz-still-on-the-mound.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:44:17 -0500 Brian Matusz didn't allow a ball out of the infield in the top of the first inning, getting two bouncers to short and one to second. Matusz threw eight pitches, five for strikes. Didn't the Phillies learn their lesson the last time? I'll tack on his second inning in this entry. Stay tuned. The second inning: You thought I was joking? Matusz issued his first walk in 10 spring innings when Ryan Howard reached to open the second. Raul Ibanez... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/matusz-on-the-mound.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/matusz-on-the-mound.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:16:08 -0500 Welcome to MASN's live thread for tonight's Nationals game against the Cardinals. We'll have updates and analysis throughout the night, and if you want to participate, here's how: Leave your comments here, or reply to me on Twitter (@masnBen). Nats vs. Cardinals 3/19 in-game thread... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/fridays-nats-vs-cardinals-in-g.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/fridays-nats-vs-cardinals-in-g.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:44:06 -0500 Please allow me to introduce myself...and to pass along some quotes from Koji Uehara. I've got the complete transcript for you. Enjoy. His timeline: "I am thinking to play catch tomorrow. That's what I am thinking." When he'll return to the mound: "At this moment, I don't know." How he's feeling now: "Similar to yesterday." If he's in pain: "When I am walking around, I feel fine. If I could not walk, I wouldn't be able to come here." When... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/more-koji.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/more-koji.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:39:34 -0500 It seemed like a curious move when the Orioles optioned Double-A reliever Wilfrido Perez to Double-A Bowie while also adding 17 players for tomorrow's two split-squad games. Manager Dave Trembley offered the following explanation: "The situation with him is, the minor league games have started. Let's get him pitching in the games. He's right on track to start pitching. A guy coming off arm surgery, he's done very well. Left-handed, has a lot of value and is important to us.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-notes-22.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-notes-22.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:27:52 -0500 Outfielder Nyjer Morgan, who has been out most of this week after injuring his right leg last Sunday against the Cardinals, said his right hip is a little tight, but he feels 100 percent healthy. Still, manager Jim Riggleman said Morgan will be held out until at least Monday as a precaution. "Monday still gives us two weeks," Riggleman said. "In some respects, we're being a little conservative. Monday is the earliest." Morgan is hitting .143 this spring as he... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/morgan-out-until-at-least-mond.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/morgan-out-until-at-least-mond.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:12:18 -0500 All spring, Ian Desmond has made an impressive case for why he should be the Nationals' Opening Day shortstop, and it remains to be seen whether manager Jim Riggleman's comments on Friday afternoon acknowledge Desmond's surge in that race. But it was clear the 24-year-old is as least under serious consideration. Riggleman called shortstop an "open competition" between Desmond and incumbent Cristian Guzman, who has been limited this spring after returning from shoulder surgery. Guzman has also been away while... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/riggleman-calls-shortstop-an-o.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/riggleman-calls-shortstop-an-o.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:54:02 -0500 Livan Hernandez, who has been pitching in simulated games and who has only made one appearance in a big-league spring training game since the Nationals signed him early this month, will start next Wednesday against the Yankees, manager Jim Riggleman said Friday afternoon. That would be Stephen Strasburg's day to pitch, and while Riggleman wouldn't say for sure that Strasburg would be cut from major-league camp between now and his next start, plenty of signs point to tonight being Strasburg's... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/livo-to-start-against-yankees.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/livo-to-start-against-yankees.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:36:21 -0500 Brian Roberts has been cleared by Dr. Lewis Riley, the back specialist at Johns Hopkins, to begin performing baseball-related activities today. Roberts, who received an epidural from Riley on Monday, was preparing to take the field and run, throw, field some grounders and hit off a tee. Roberts said he can't really notice much of a difference in his back without attempting these activites. "Not too much. Maybe a little bit," he said. "My main test is going to be... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/roberts-update-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/roberts-update-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:42:28 -0500 Whn I was a high school senior, a new student arrived at Jefferson High School and ended up in my mixed chorus class.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/high-school-chorus-elijahs-exi.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/high-school-chorus-elijahs-exi.html Phil Wood Elijah Dukes Nationals Spring Training Phil Wood TJHS Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:35:50 -0500 Well, my bracket is slowly deteriorating. I apparently put way too much faith in the Big East, which has turned into the Big Least after Georgetown, Marquette and Notre Dame went down yesterday.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/a-note-on-compensatory-picks.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/a-note-on-compensatory-picks.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Dan Kolko Ravens Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:31:20 -0500 Robert Andino SS Ty Wigginton 2B Nolan Reimold DH Luke Scott LF Garrett Atkins 1B Lou Montanez RF Josh Bell 3B Chad Moeller C Jeff Salazar CF Brian Matusz LHP Here's what Mike Gonzalez said about his eight-pitch relief stint today: "It felt good. Every day it's getting a little better. Obviously it was a great idea for me to come out here and throw. I was able to get treatment right before the game and after the game, instead... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-and-gonzo.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-and-gonzo.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:08:38 -0500 Mike Gonzalez tossed a scoreless sixth inning in today's Triple-A game in Sarasota. Most important, Gonzalez completed the inning. He didn't leave after facing two batters, which happened in his last appearance because of lower-back stiffness. Gonzalez threw eight pitches, five for strikes. He gave up a leadoff triple, but the runner was erased on a 5-2 fielder's choice. Gonzalez's fastball topped out at 89 mph.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/gonzo-gets-going.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/gonzo-gets-going.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:00:34 -0500 We're in the third inning of the Triple-A game, and still no sign of Mike Gonzalez. He's slated to pitch one inning. We thought it would be the third, but Armando Gabino is on the mound. Troy Patton allowed a run over two innings against Boston's Triple-A team. Meanwhile, president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail says Koji Uehara is day-to-day with a sore left hamstring. X-rays on Craig Tatum's left index finger were negative. Also day-to-day. UPDATE: Gonzalez is now... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/still-waiting-on-gonzo.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/still-waiting-on-gonzo.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:25:49 -0500 Recently, I had a chance to talk with Nationals starting pitcher Garrett Mock about his pitching and how Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez has been integral to his progression in spring training. Mock says Rodriguez is helping each pitcher work on finer points of pitching in spring training, specifically in hitting a spot "to see if they can or show them that they can". "During the season I believe Pudge came here to win at all costs," Mock said, but that may... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/mock-says-pudge-helping-improv.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/mock-says-pudge-helping-improv.html Byron Kerr Nationals News byron kerr garrett mock ivan rodriguez nationals spring training steve mccatty Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:37:39 -0500 Sunday: T. Smith update | Monday: A little on the draft | Tuesday: A lot on the draft and some on Jones | Wednesday: Ravens lose Edwards, could lose Walker | Thursday: Kruger looking to move up depth chart... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-280.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-280.html Saying Ravens Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Ravens Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:59:34 -0500 Monday: Pondering the Nationals roster | Tuesday: Examining Guzman and Duncan | Wednesday: Nats release Dukes, Kensing | Thursday: More on Dukes, a thought on Guzman... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-299.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-299.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:59:17 -0500 Monday: Roster moves and injury updates | Tuesday: Injury updates and a look at Arrieta | Wednesday: Johnson returned to O's and a Reimold update | Thursday: Meredith making push to be in the bullpen... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-302.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-302.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:59:02 -0500 A few quick notes: The Racing Presidents participated in Tuesday's Elephant Walk through the District to celebrate the arrival of the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. Abe, George, Tom and Teddy joined the event for the first time. Mike Rizzo started a blog at MASNsports.com. Make sure to check it out and leave him some questions. Tonight's game featuring Stephen Strasburg can be heard on WFED 1500 AM with Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler. Slowes celebrated his birthday this... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/elephants-cavemen-and-march-ma.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/elephants-cavemen-and-march-ma.html Nationals Buzz Kristen Hudak Nationals Buzz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:20:02 -0500 We have a night game in Clearwater, so my morning is free. And what better way to spend it than approving comments that have been sitting for 12 hours? Sorry about that. I raced back from Dunedin yesterday, went to the gym and met up with friends at Evie's on Bee Ridge Rd, where I watched more of my NCAA bracket crumble like the Orioles' pitching yesterday. Way to step up, Georgetown. Since I mentioned the Orioles' pitching, it's worth... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/the-bullpen-blues.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/the-bullpen-blues.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:29:56 -0500 A happy Friday morning to everyone out there -- though probably not so happy for the Georgetown fans in the bunch. Sorry guys. Them's the breaks in March. Speaking of March Madness, the first-day standings in our tournament pick'-em group are up here. Nobody got more than 13 of 16 right on a crazy day of upsets -- and condolences to micbmurray1, who had Marquette winning the whole thing. Hey, it was a bold pick, and to win these things,... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/friday-morning-update.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/friday-morning-update.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:13:02 -0500 Today we present the fourth and final article in a series of interviews with Orioles scouting director Joe Jordan. Once again, Jordan sizes up some of the players he selected in last June's draft. He provides insight and analysis today on a few players the Orioles selected in the 18th round and later last year. At the end of the interview there is a link to the previous stories with Jordan on the 2009 selections. All the quotes in this... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/one-more-time-joe-jordan-talks.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/one-more-time-joe-jordan-talks.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:45:05 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley clarified Craig Tatum's injury as a bruised left index finger. Tatum was injured on his 27th birthday. It just doesn't seem fair. Asked about his concern over Koji Uehara's hamstring, Trembley replied, "I won't know until tomorrow." Trembley noted that Jeremy Guthrie "pitched up" and "pitched behind." "I will be interested to see how he pitches the next time," Trembley added. Trembley praised Luke Scott for the way he's hitting against both right-handers and left-handers, and Matt... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/post-game-trembley-41.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/post-game-trembley-41.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:52:56 -0500 Matt Albers served up a two-run homer to Chris Lubanski in the bottom of the eighth inning. Toronto 13, Orioles 3. Koji Uehara also had a left hamstring issue last year, but he said the discomfort is in a different spot this time. "When I made the last pitch, I felt something in my hamstring," he said. Asked if he's concerned, Uehara said, "I'm always concerned."... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/more-on-koji-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/more-on-koji-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:41 -0500 MASN, the television home of the Washington Nationals, has teamed up with General Manager Mike Rizzo to host his exclusive blog on MASNsports.com, just in time for Opening Day. "National Matters" is one of the first GM blogs in baseball with inside analysis and expert insight on the game and the Nationals. As part of the partnership, Rizzo will write a weekly blog and answer fan questions each week. Rizzo will also discuss the development of key prospects, the performance... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/masn-teams-up-with-mike-rizzo.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/masn-teams-up-with-mike-rizzo.html News Releases MASN Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:11:00 -0500 Matt Wieters hit a monstrous home run to center field in the sixth inning after the Blue Jays' Aaron Hill unleashed a two-run shot off Alberto Castillo in the bottom of the fifth. I guess it's a good thing I listed his spring stats before the game. Toronto 11, Orioles 3. Koji Uehara exited the game with a strained left hamstring. Craig Tatum has a bruised left hand. That's one banged-up battery. Tatum and Uehara were hurt in a span... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/injury-updatesrie.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/injury-updatesrie.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:04:43 -0500 Catcher Craig Tatum left the game with one out in the fifth inning with an apparent injury to his hand. Koji Uehara struck out Travis Snider on three pitches and got ahead 0-1 on John McDonald when Tatum rose to his feet and began walking to the mound. We didn't see whether Tatum was hit by a foul tip. It seems like every person in the press box was looking down when it happened. I'll have an update later. Luis... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/tatum-leaves-game.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/tatum-leaves-game.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:32:51 -0500 It didn't go the way he wanted. Guthrie has thrown 75 pitches through three innings, 43 for strikes, and he won't return for the fourth. He's done pitching in Dunedin. Guthrie is charged with seven runs (six earned) and seven hits. He walked three, struck out none and allowed three home runs. He also threw a wild pitch, and his spring ERA jumped to 9.28. The bottom five in the Blue Jays' order went 5-for-8 with three homers, six RBIs... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/guthries-day-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/guthries-day-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:09:53 -0500 Adam Jones just led off the top of the third inning with a long home run to left-center field. Toronto 4, Orioles 2. The ball sailed past the scoreboard, giving Jones two home runs this spring. Luke Scott doubled to right with two outs. Jeremy Guthrie will come back out for the bottom of the third inning with his pitch count at 42, including 25 strikes. Update: Guthrie walked Lyle Overbay to begin the inning, and John Buck reached when... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/mr-jones-and-me-2.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/mr-jones-and-me-2.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:48:15 -0500 Welcome to the first installment of a new feature on MASNsports.com: Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo's weekly blog. Each week during the 2010 season, Rizzo will bring his insight straight to you, only on MASNsports.com. Look out for video blogs when the Nationals are at home at Nats Park and expect Q&As between Rizzo and MASNsports.com Nationals beat writer Ben Goessling from the road - and some weeks, you'll get a chance to send your questions straight to the... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/rizzo-talks-right-field-shortstop-and-deal-with-dunn.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/rizzo-talks-right-field-shortstop-and-deal-with-dunn.html MASNblogs Mike Rizzo Ben Goessling Mike Rizzo Nationals Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:32:26 -0500 Shortstop Cesar Izturis had a hand in all three outs in the bottom of the first inning. He also failed to make a play that was scored a hit and started a rally that allowed Toronto to tie the game. Jose Bautista opened the inning by grounding to Izturis. Aaron Hill followed with a grounder that scooted past Izturis, who attempted to make a backhanded stop. Izturis made a leaping grab of Adam Lind's liner for the second out, but... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/izzys-busy.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/izzys-busy.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:23:22 -0500 Since the Nationals said at January's season-ticketholder luncheon they wanted to extend first baseman Adam Dunn's contract extension, there hasn't been much progress to report toward a solution. But general manager Mike Rizzo said on Wednesday he is still working on a deal. Rizzo, in a Q-and-A for his first blog entry with MASNSports.com, said he has met with Dunn's agent, Greg Genske, about an extension since the start of spring training. He said talks are "amicable and upbeat," and... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/rizzo-dunns-agent-talking-exte.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/rizzo-dunns-agent-talking-exte.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:09:20 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley says he's seen the following from Jeremy Guthrie, who makes his fourth start today: "Better delivery, better location of his fastball," Trembley said. "You're never going to get a guy with a better attitude. I don't think there's ever going to be a fluctuation in his attitude. The guy's an A-plus in that category. "Jeremy Guthrie's probably the hardest-working guy I've ever had. No question about that. Everybody knows that about him. The guy never missed a... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/this-and-that-35.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/this-and-that-35.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:51:10 -0500 Closer Mike Gonzalez will pitch an inning tomorrow in a minor league game, and another inning Sunday against the Phillies in Clearwater. Manager Dave Trembley said he didn't have any updates on Brian Roberts. Fourteen players from the minor league camp will join the Orioles on Saturday. Half will travel to Fort Myers for the split-squad game against the Red Sox, and half will stay in Sarasota for the split-squad game against the Pirates. Here's the Blue Jays lineup: Jose... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-notes-21.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-notes-21.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:30:27 -0500 Sunday: T. Smith update | Monday: A little on the draft | Tuesday: A lot on the draft and some on Jones | Wednesday: Ravens lose Edwards, could lose Walker | Friday: Vasher a possibility for Ravens?... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-279.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-r-279.html Saying Ravens Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Ravens Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:38:21 -0500 Monday: Pondering the Nationals roster | Tuesday: Examining Guzman and Duncan | Wednesday: Nats release Dukes, Kensing | Friday: Hernandez in competition for fifth starter... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-298.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-n-298.html Saying Nationals Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Nationals Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:38:08 -0500 Monday: Roster moves and injury updates | Tuesday: Injury updates and a look at Arrieta | Wednesday: Johnson returned to O's and a Reimold update | Friday: Uehara injured, examining Guthrie... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-301.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-301.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:37:52 -0500 Cesar Izturis SS Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott 1B Matt Wieters DH Lou Montanez LF Craig Tatum C Justin Turner 2B Jeremy Guthrie RHP Ricky Romero is starting for the Blue Jays. Michael Aubrey says his injured groin is feeling better, but he's still day-to-day, with no target date for his return to the field. It's been a wasted spring for Aubrey.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-39.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-39.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:58:12 -0500 Prior to the Ravens drafting Joe Flacco two years ago, it was clear that the team needed a franchise quarterback. Before the Anquan Boldin trade two weeks ago, it was clear the Ravens needed a No. 1 wide receiver. Check...and check. What were probably the two most glaring long-term holes on this roster have been filled in the last two years. So, what now? What's left to be done?... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/a-question-for-you.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/a-question-for-you.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Dan Kolko Ravens Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:46:36 -0500 An Orioles and NCAA tourney hoops version. Did you know........ *The Orioles will not play back-to-back series vs. teams with 2009 losing records until May 14th when they begin series vs. Cleveland and Kansas City. *The Orioles will play 12 consecutive games vs. the Red Sox and Yankees from April 23 to May 5. From June 1-10, the O's play nine in a row vs. the duo. That's 21 of the first 60 games vs. NY or Boston. *As of... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/did-you-know-6.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/did-you-know-6.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:25:46 -0500 Nothing too newsy in this blog post, just a couple reminders before I go to bed: --Our NCAA tournament group is still open until games begin tomorrow. If you want to fill out a bracket, you can do so here. Nominal prizes are on the line. --Mike Rizzo's first blog entry with us will be posted tomorrow -- I caught up with him for a Q-and-A today, during which he addressed a number of different topics you've been asking about... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/a-couple-reminders.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/a-couple-reminders.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:28:29 -0500 After a brief stay in the win column, the Nationals were right back to losing on Wednesday, with perhaps one of their worst days of the spring. They began it by cutting right fielder Elijah Dukes, released a pair of quotes from team president Stan Kasten during the middle of the day to quash a statement from XM radio host (and former Nats GM) Jim Bowden that the move was made for disciplinary reasons and ended it by losing 11-2... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/nats-vs-astros-post-game-thoug-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/nats-vs-astros-post-game-thoug-1.html Ben Goessling Nationals News Nationals Spring Training Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:38:26 -0500 Frank Walker has experienced a topsy-turvy ride in Baltimore. It'd be hard to argue otherwise. According to Walker, who is an unrestricted free agent, that ride soon might be coming to a close. Walker tweeted yesterday that he's close to signing a deal with a new team.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/walker-leaving-town.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/walker-leaving-town.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Dan Kolko Frank Walker Ravens Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:34:19 -0500 Miguel Abreu's bloop single with two outs in the ninth inning scored Pedro Florimon and prevented the Orioles from going hitless after Cesar Izturis' leadoff single in the first. Cla Meredith turned in another spotless performance today. He hasn't allowed a baserunner in five innings. No hits, no walks, no runs. "He's getting both right- and left-handed hitters out," manager Dave Trembley said. "For the most part he's kept his pitches down in the count. He locates down. And he's... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/blue-jays-4-orioles-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/blue-jays-4-orioles-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:24 -0500 March is one of the best sports months on the calendar. You have the NHL and the NBA beginning their stretch drives toward the playoffs. The NFL is in the middle of free agency and gearing up for the draft. Major League Baseball is in the middle of spring training. Watch any sporting event on CBS and and you'll hear the amazing theme song for the Masters as they promote the first major of the year. And last but... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/sorry-your-bracket-stinks.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/sorry-your-bracket-stinks.html Eric Bickel Junkies Eric Bickel Junkies March Madness NCAA Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:39:54 -0500 There's been talk for a while now that Paul Kruger would be better off as a down defensive end than an outside linebacker. With Kruger getting ready to start his second pro season, it appears that position change might be getting put in motion.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/kruger-possibly-making-a-move.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/kruger-possibly-making-a-move.html Dan Kolko Ravens News Dan Kolko Paul Kruger Ravens Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:56:58 -0500