http://masnsports.com/ The Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network en Copyright 2010 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:01:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification After a scoring change, credit Carl Crawford with a game-winning double. Here are some post-game quotes from Kevin Millwood to round out your evening: "Physically, I felt really good, felt like I was throwing the ball where I wanted to for the most part," he said. "Late, I started to get the ball up a little bit. It was decent, but to throw that many pitches and only get 15 outs, I've got to do a little better than that."... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/millwood-talks-about-his-start.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/millwood-talks-about-his-start.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:06:16 -0500 In suffering the blown save in the last of the 9th in Tampa's 4-3 win over the Orioles Tuesday, four of the five batters he faced reached vs. Mike Gonzalez. He threw 15 pitches, seven for strikes and gave up two runs in 1/3 of an inning. Up until the 9th, the O's pen worked three scoreless innings and Tampa was 1 for 9 vs. the pen. The Orioles fall to 35-22 all-time in openers. They lost on Opening Day... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/post-game-notes-coming-up-shor.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/post-game-notes-coming-up-shor.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:02:53 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley had the game lined up just as he wanted. Matt Albers covered the sixth inning and cleaned up Kevin Millwood's mess. Will Ohman played the role of lefty specialist to perfection. Set-up man Jim Johnson retired the side in order in the eighth to protect a one-run lead. Enter the closer. Exit the victory.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/post-game-trembley-44.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/post-game-trembley-44.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:55:04 -0500 Two players stood at their lockers as reporters were allowed inside the clubhouse: Will Ohman and Mike Gonzalez. Gonzalez, wearing an ice pack on his left shoulder, didn't hide in the trainers room or the players lounge. He knew that the media wanted him and he took the heat. "I felt really good. I felt the best I felt all spring. Just didn't go my way," he said. "My stuff was good, arm action was good. Just missed a couple... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/taking-the-heat.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/taking-the-heat.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:31:04 -0500 The bottom of the ninth set up nicely for new O's closer Mike Gonzalez. Tampa had the bottom of the lineup coming up. But Gonzalez gave up a two-run single to Carl Crawford with the bases loaded and one out as Tampa stole the game from the Birds 4-3 on Opening Night at the Trop. The O's offense had to rely on three solo homers on the night. The Birds just could not get the clutch hit to break this... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/heart-break-in-tampa.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/heart-break-in-tampa.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:20:05 -0500 Mike Gonzalez struck out Pat Burrell on a 93 mph fastball to start the ninth inning. I guess he does turn it up once the lights are on. Maybe that only applies to his velocity. Sean Rodriguez singled and pinch-hitter Kelly Shoppach doubled to put runners on second and third - the ball coming within a few inches of clearing the fence for a walk-off home run. Gonzalez walked Jason Bartlett intentionally to load the bases, and Carl Crawford singled... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/not-so-great-gonzo.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/not-so-great-gonzo.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:09:29 -0500 Tonight's attendance: 36,973. That's a sell-out. Bringing in left-hander Will Ohman to face left-handed hitting Carl Crawford with a runner on first base and one out in the seventh inning was the definition of a no-brainer. That's why Ohman is on the roster. He's the lefty specialist. Ohman retired Crawford on a soft liner to short, bringing switch-hitter Ben Zobrist to the plate. Right-hander Cla Meredith was ready in the bullpen, but manager Dave Trembley stuck with Ohman. Zobrist grounded... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/trembleys-bullpen-decision.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/trembleys-bullpen-decision.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:34:09 -0500 Kevin Millwood threw 100 pitches tonight before coming out of the game with two runners on base and none out in the bottom of the sixth inning. Evan Longoria homered to deep left field to open the inning. Carlos Pena reached on a bunt single along the third base line against the Orioles' infield shift, and B.J. Upton lined a single to left after pitching coach Rick Kranitz visited the mound. Matt Albers has replaced Milwood, who so far is... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/done-at-the-century-mark.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/done-at-the-century-mark.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:07:50 -0500 Who said the O's need a true cleanup hitter? Their three homers tonight ties for third most hit in O's history in an Opening Day game. They had four vs. KC in 1982 and four vs. Tampa in 2006. They hit three vs. the White Sox in 1964 and three vs. Milwaukee in 1973. With three homers tonight, the O's have now hit 51 homers in 57 all-time Opening Day contests. Most O's Opening Day homers, all time: 6 -... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/power-outburst.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/power-outburst.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:04:43 -0500 Kevin Millwood allowed his first official run as an Oriole when Jason Bartlett singled to left field with two outs in the fifth inning to score Pat Burrell. Orioles 2, Rays 1. Burrell ran through a stop sign and beat the throw from Felix Pie, the ball bouncing past catcher Matt Wieters. They had a shot to get him. Burrell doubled to lead off the inning, but Millwood struck out Sean Rodriguez on a slider and retired Dioner Navarro on... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/millwood-through-five.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/millwood-through-five.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:42:22 -0500 I just wrote about the Rays' video board displaying Craig Tatum's picture next to Luke Scott's name. Scott didn't seem to mind. And Tatum should be flattered. Scott launched a 90 mph fastball deep into the seats in right-center field, giving the Orioles a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning. Matt Wieters followed with a single, and Felix Pie has doubled to put runners on second and third. Still no outs. Wieters also crushed a ball in the second inning,... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/do-you-know-him-now.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/do-you-know-him-now.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:11:30 -0500 Tampa Bay Rays starter James Shields has been impressive tonight. He'd be unhittable if not for Adam Jones. Jones doubled to center field in the first inning, and he just homered to right with the count full in the third to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead. Jones kept battling Shields through a 10-pitch at-bat. It ended with Jones going into his home run trot as right fielder Ben Zobrist raced to the fence. Orioles 1, Tampa Bay 0. Jones... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mr-jones-and-me-4.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mr-jones-and-me-4.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:55:31 -0500 You certainly can't draw many conclusions from the first few innings of the first game, but...... *Adam Jones told Gary Thorne before the game "if someone needs a kick in the butt this year, I'll do it. If I need a kick in the butt, I hope someone will do it." Minutes later, he went out and hit a Jamie Walker "rocket ship" off the center-field wall. Then he homered to right in the third. That's leadership. In his last... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/early-impressions.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/early-impressions.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:50:32 -0500 It probably won't come as a shock to anyone that the first ball put in play by the Rays managed to find Miguel Tejada at third base. Tejada fielded Jason Bartlett's grounder and made a strong throw to first. It's all downhill from here. Carl Crawford showed bunt on the next pitch, but pulled back. Kevin Millwood threw 18 pitches in the first inning, 10 for strikes. He fanned Evan Longoria on a 91 mph fastball with the count full... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/tejada-tested-early.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/tejada-tested-early.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:24:22 -0500 As I sit here in the second row of the Tropicana Field press box, I join my fellow scribes in wondering why it doesn't feel like Opening Day. Maybe if they could open the roof. It's so different on a Monday afternoon at Camden Yards. This could be any other game on any other night. I'm half expecting Aubrey Huff to be batting for the Rays and Jorge Julio to be one straight fastball away from a blown save. It's... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/soaking-up-the-atmosphere---if.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/soaking-up-the-atmosphere---if.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:48:54 -0500 The Baltimore Orioles begin their 57th year of Major League Baseball tonight at 7:10 p.m. on the road vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. The O's are opening on the road for just the second time in 15 years. The O's went 64-98 last year while Tampa finished at 84-78, one year after winning the American League championship. Tampa sported baseball's best record in spring training games at 20-8 with two ties. In the last 13 years, the team that had... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/previewing-the-opener-plus-pit.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/previewing-the-opener-plus-pit.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:43:12 -0500 Brian Roberts kept telling everyone that he'd be ready for the opener, that he could get his body ready while dealing with a herniated disk in his back. Rather than experiencing a feeling of satisfaction today, Roberts described it more as "relief." This is one time when he really wanted to be right. "I'm very thankful that I am here," he said while standing at his locker before batting practice. "The training staff has been great, the doctors have been... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/roberts-stayed-true-to-his-wor.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/roberts-stayed-true-to-his-wor.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:17:31 -0500 Only 11 players from last year's Opening Day roster remain with the club tonight: Matt Albers, Jeremy Guthrie, Mark Hendrickson, Cesar Izturis, Jim Johnson, Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, Felix Pie, Brian Roberts, Luke Scott and Ty Wigginton. Miguel Tejada ended the 2009 season with a 21-game hitting streak with the Houston Astros. If Tejada gets a hit tonight, he'll become only the third player in major league history to have a streak of 20 or more games spread over two... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/opening-odds-and-ends.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/opening-odds-and-ends.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:20:04 -0500 Never has that cliché seemed as gruesome as it does when you say it in Birdland.... But in any case, you can take care of two O's items in one swoop with the new exclusive T-shirts from the Right Side Foundation. Nick and Christina Markakis's Right Side Foundation has announced a limited edition T-shirt sale to raise money for the right fielder's charitable foundation and the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation. The orange Under Armour Tech T-shirts sport the Right Side... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/two-birds-with-one-stone.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/two-birds-with-one-stone.html Orioles Buzz kate wheeler nick markakis orioles orioles buzz Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:15:36 -0500 Is Tiger Woods doing anything interesting this week? I might be out of the loop. In case you forgot or just want to check them out again, here are the lineups for tonight's opener at Tropicana Field: For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott DH Matt Wieters C Felix Pie LF Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS Kevin Millwood RHP For the Rays: Jason Bartlett SS Carl Crawford LF Ben... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lineup-reminders.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lineup-reminders.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:00:48 -0500 I've put together some stats to see how the Orioles players have fared in their careers on Opening Day. Right-hander Kevin Millwood will make his 7th career Opening Day start tonight. He is 2-4, 3.34 in previous openers. Last year, Millwood and Texas whipped Cleveland and Cliff Lee 9-1 in the opener as Millwood allowed just one run over seven innings. Millwood's Opening Day starts: 2003 - Philly at Fla: 6IP, 4H, 3R, 2ER, 1BB, 4K 2004 - Philly at... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/the-orioles-opening-day-stats.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/the-orioles-opening-day-stats.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:52:26 -0500 As expected, Luke Scott is batting fifth tonight against Tampa Bay right-hander James Shields. The lowest that he figured to drop was sixth behind catcher Matt Wieters, but fifth seemed to be his most likely destination. I had an interesting conversation with Scott earlier this spring - and most of them are interesting because the talk often shifts away from baseball - about his placement in the lineup. He actually suggested that he would make an ideal No. 2 hitter.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/luke-scotts-spot-in-the-order.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/luke-scotts-spot-in-the-order.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:48:55 -0500 Monday: Aubrey sticking with organization... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-319.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-319.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:45:14 -0500 It's become the most interesting battle in the AL East. Forget the Yankees and Red Sox (and I keep trying). Orioles fans seem more worked up about Felix Pie unseating Nolan Reimold as the starting left fielder. Has he really done it? Reimold was brought along slowly this spring because of the Achilles surgery. He told me that he wouldn't be 100 percent until mid-summer, though he ran the bases much better as the Orioles were preparing to break camp.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pie-vs-reimold.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/pie-vs-reimold.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:13:34 -0500 Billy Rowell is changing positions again. He's moving back to the infield and back to third base. Also, Rowell will begin this year with the Class-A Frederick Keys instead of playing for Bowie as some had speculated he might. Rowell, the Orioles first-round pick in June of 2006, played in right field at Frederick last year. In his first three seasons in the organization he played at third base. "I feel like this is a good plan. The new farm... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/for-rowell-back-to-the-dirt.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/for-rowell-back-to-the-dirt.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:28:11 -0500 Brian Roberts 2B Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott DH Matt Wieters C Felix Pie LF Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS Kevin Millwood RHP Manager Dave Trembley was asked earlier today whether he's confident that Mike Gonzalez will turn it up once the lights come on and the games count. "Well, he's the closer," Trembley replied. "He's going to get the opportunity to save the games. If it's a save situation, he's going to... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/the-opening-day-lineup.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/the-opening-day-lineup.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:00:00 -0500 Jason Bartlett SS Carl Crawford LF Ben Zobrist RF Evan Longoria 3B Carlos Pena 1B B.J. Upton CF Pat Burrell DH Sean Rodriguez 2B Dioner Navarro C James Shields RHP It must seem strange for Orioles manager Dave Trembley to be overseeing a workout on the day that most teams are starting their seasons. "You play the schedule as it's given to you," Trembley said. "Just like I tell people, I wish I was 29 again, 6-3 and had a... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/rays-lineup-for-tomorrow.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/rays-lineup-for-tomorrow.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:10:14 -0500 Brooks Robinson and Boog Powell will throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Friday's home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1970 World Series championship. Having Brooks and Boog together on Friday is a wonderful and appropriate gesture. Boog was the American League's MVP. Brooks was the Series MVP. Perfect. Gates open at noon. The Orioles will take batting practice from 12:25 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. The Blue Jays will take... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/making-their-pitch.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/making-their-pitch.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:39:11 -0500 Craig Tatum is taking throws at first base. Should I read anything into that? Kidding. Miguel Tejada said he's become a lot more comfortable at third base since the start of spring training. "That first game, the intrasquad game that we played, I felt a little bit different," he said. "Now I feel like I'm ready to go." Tejada heated up at the plate over the final weeks of camp, as we expected him to do, and raised his average... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/getting-miggi-with-it.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/getting-miggi-with-it.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:09:42 -0500 Billy Rowell update - I spoke with Billy Rowell tonight and he confirmed that he is moving back to the infield and will start this season with Class-A Frederick. The 21-year-old Rowell is moving back to third base, a position he played from 2006 through 2008 in his first three years in the organization. He played right field at Frederick last year. He may spend some time in the DH role early in the year as he re-adjusts to infield... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/steves-official-predictions-fo.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/steves-official-predictions-fo.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:46:07 -0500 This year when you head to Oriole Park, you'll still have the old stand-by options, like Boog's BBQ, Italian sausages, hot dogs, pizza, French fries, soft pretzels, ice cream, peanuts and popcorn. But now you'll also be able to enjoy the food from several local restaurants inside Camden Yards. Look for the following food items from these local restaurants: Greene Turtle: Turtle bites and sliders (lower concourse) Attman's Deli: First floor of the Warehouse in what used to be Pastimes... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/new-on-the-menu.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/new-on-the-menu.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:44:37 -0500 You might remember this Orioles Buzz post filling you in on some maintenance going on at Camden Yards this offseason. Well, phase one of the Maryland Stadium Authority's deferred maintenance program is finished, and all the concrete and seats between the foul poles on the lower level have been replaced. The new seats have high backs and cup holders, and seats between the bases are cushioned. The other change connected to the maintenance plan involved numbering of the seats throughout... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/whats-new-at-oriole-park.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/whats-new-at-oriole-park.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:43:09 -0500 If Nolan Reimold is going to play first base this season, he'll need to take care of an important piece of business. "I don't even have a first baseman's mitt yet," he said, grinning at his locker. Reimold took grounders at first on the last day of spring training, which created quite a stir after manager Dave Trembley and president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail kept insisting all winter that he was strictly an outfielder. "People asked why we waited... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/rollin-with-nolan-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/rollin-with-nolan-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:41:29 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley met with reporters a few minutes ago and indicated that he'll reveal his opening lineup after the workout. That's what happens when you ask nicely. If Nolan Reimold plays first base this season, it will happen "way down the road," according to Trembley. "We're just kicking the tires on that," he said, adding that first base would be another way to get Reimold's bat in the lineup. It also shows how much Felix Pie has progressed in... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/we-can-work-it-out-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/we-can-work-it-out-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:25:44 -0500 For their 57th season and 19th year at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (yep, 19 years have already flown by since the Yard opened in 1992), the Orioles have a full schedule of Opening Day activities planned. First, to give fans plenty of time to enjoy the ballpark before the O's take on the Toronto Blue Jays, the stadium will open at noon on Friday, and you'll be greeted with a free 2010 schedule and car magnet upon entering the... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/before-the-first-pitch-of-the.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/before-the-first-pitch-of-the.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:18:15 -0500 The Orioles today announced that INF MICHAEL AUBREY has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Aubrey hit .289 (26-90) in 31 games for Baltimore in 2009 after having his contract selected on August 18. He was acquired by the Orioles from Cleveland on June 24.... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/aubrey-clears-waivers-is-outri.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/aubrey-clears-waivers-is-outri.html News Releases Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:25:41 -0500 Michael Aubrey has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. Aubrey didn't get into many games this spring because of a minor medical procedure on his back and a groin injury suffered while running the bases in Tampa. He eventually was sent to the minor league camp without giving himself a real chance to crack the 25-man roster. It was a long shot to begin with, but he didn't even go down swinging. Now it's up to Norfolk... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/aubrey-staying.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/aubrey-staying.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:23:11 -0500 ... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-318.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-318.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:40:18 -0500 Well the title says it. It's going to be another battle with the big boys of the East. The Yanks and the Red Sox are loaded, and it's going to be bloody before it's over. As usual, as I see all my friends and O's fans this time of year, they want to know what I think about the club. What are our chances? Others might say "Oh no, here we go again," but as most of you know,... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lets-get-ready-to-rumble.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/lets-get-ready-to-rumble.html MASNblogs Rick Dempsey Orioles Rick Dempsey Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:26:50 -0500 The 2010 baseball season is finally here, and hopefully many of you will be here in Baltimore in a matter of days for the Orioles home Opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. To hold you over until then, here's another little piece of the Yard for you to search your memories for - And if you're new to the Orioles Buzz or the weekly 'Where in the Yard?', just take a look at the photo below and see if... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/where-in-the-yard-15.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/where-in-the-yard-15.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Where in the Yard Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:29:28 -0500 Let's face it: Opening Day is the best day of the year. Well, maybe you're just not a baseball fan. But for me, it is the best day of the year. I'm looking forword to this season for many reasons. This is the year that many of the young birds should take the next step. I can't wait to see the pitchers that came up last year use their experience to their advantage. Matusz should solidify his spot in... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/opening-day-is-here.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/opening-day-is-here.html Dave Johnson MASNblogs Dave Johnson Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:03:36 -0500 It would make more sense if I drove to Tampa for a game against...wait for it...the Tampa Bay Rays, but I'd have a devil of a time finding The Trop. The Orioles will conduct a two-hour workout beginning at 3 p.m. in preparation for tomorrow night's opener. Media access is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. I'm switching hotels after a terrific stay at Homewood Suites Sarasota, a Hilton property that took very good care of me for almost... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/first-day-in-st-pete.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/first-day-in-st-pete.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:37:04 -0500 Last Friday was a pretty normal day for me. I conducted a couple of phone interviews with O's minor leaguers, worked on some opening-day Orioles stats and a Billy Rowell article. I enjoyed watching the O's and Yankees on TV. But as afternoon turned into night the chest pains that first started for me the day before returned. Before long, I was dealing with some major tightness in my upper chest as I drove myself toward Bel Air's Upper Chesapeake... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/a-weekend-ill-never-forget.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/a-weekend-ill-never-forget.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:03:39 -0500 Minor league outfielder Matt Angle will undergo surgery this week to remove a broken hamate bone in his right hand. Angle suffered the injury during his final at-bat of spring training, and I don't mean because he no longer could play. It happened in the eighth inning of Friday's game in Tampa. He wasn't expected to make an appearance in yesterday's finale in Sarasota. Typical of this injury, it happened when Angle swung the bat and didn't make contact. He... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/angle-to-undergo-surgery.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/angle-to-undergo-surgery.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:20:05 -0500 Right-hander Matt Hobgood reported to the O's minor league camp several weeks early this year and his goal was to make the Delmarva starting rotation this season. Mission accomplished. The 19-year-old that the O's selected with the fifth pick in round one of the draft last June, will head north this weekend with the rest of the Shorebirds. "I'm really excited about my first year of long season ball," Hobgood said. "We should have a really young team and I'd... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/next-for-hobgood-delmarva.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/next-for-hobgood-delmarva.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:57:42 -0500 Monday: Millwood tabbed for Opening Day | Tuesday: Update on the roster | Wednesday: More on Tillman and Moeller | Thursday: O's roster shaping up | Friday: More on the Lugo trade | Saturday: Uehara goes to DL... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-317.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-317.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:05:36 -0500 Has it really been almost seven weeks? I'll be loading up the rental car and driving to St. Petersburg tomorrow morning so I can attend the 3 p.m. workout at Tropicana Field. In the meantime, it's pretty quiet today because the Sarasota complex is closed to the media and most of the players have scattered. Brad Bergesen is throwing a few innings before making his regular-season debut Friday at Camden Yards. And I still have to pause while figuring out... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/last-day-in-sarasota.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/last-day-in-sarasota.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:53:29 -0500 The Orioles have announced that during today's game against the New York Mets at Ed Smith Stadium, the club has surpassed the 100,000 mark in attendance at their home spring training facility for the first time in team history. In the club's first spring in Sarasota, the team drew 102,219 fans, an average of 6,815 fans per game, and a 39% increase from 2009, when the team played their final spring in Fort Lauderdale. This figure represents the largest increase... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/orioles-reach-100000-in-grapef.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/orioles-reach-100000-in-grapef.html News Releases Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:53:04 -0500 Ohman's contract selected, Andino designated for assignment and Mickolio optioned The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of LHP WILL OHMAN from Triple-A Norfolk. Ohman, 32, was 2-0 with a 1.08 ERA (8.1IP, 1ER) in 10 spring training appearances. In 324 major league appearances with the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohman is 11-9 with a 4.25 ERA (231.0IP, 109ER) and has held left-handed batters to a .204 average (85-417). Ohman will wear uniform... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/orioles-make-three-roster-move.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/orioles-make-three-roster-move.html News Releases Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:38:39 -0500 Kam Mickolio is angry - at himself. Mickolio looked like a strong bet to make the club after impressing manager Dave Trembley in the early days of camp, but he couldn't pitch because of a groin injury and was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Mickolio hurt more than his groin. He also hurt his chances by walking seven batters in 9 1/3 innings, which countered a 1.93 ERA. "I'm disappointed and very mad at myself mostly," he said. "They said they'd... http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mickolio-speaks.html http://masnsports.com/2010/04/mickolio-speaks.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:43:54 -0500