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Stacey Long: Our old friend Erik Bedard

May 30, 2011, 6:38am

Orioles

The Orioles start a three-game series in Seattle today, and while they mercifully miss Felix Hernandez again, they will face old friend Erik Bedard tomorrow. Of course, there are only four Orioles on the current roster who played with Bedard, so any special interest in Bedard is mostly from the fans. And it's not just interest in how well he's playing and how he'll pitch against the Orioles; seeing Bedard also reminds the fans of how far the team as come since the trade that sent Bedard to...

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Orioles option Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk

May 29, 2011, 4:23pm

Orioles

The Orioles announced after today's game that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman made 10 starts for the Orioles and was 2-3 with a 4.69 ERA (4.0IP, 25ER). A corresponding roster move will be announced at a later time.

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Anthony Amobi: This time around, Reimold making most of opportunity

May 27, 2011, 5:24am

Orioles

Anthony Amobi: This time around, Reimold making most of opportunity

Parts of the last two seasons have been nothing short of rough for Nolan Reimold. However, Remold is now back in the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles and when he's been given the opportunity to play, the man has delivered in key moments. His bat played a huge role in Saturday's victory against the Nationals and also on Thursday against the Royals, where his home runs helped extend the Orioles' winning streak to five games. During the past week, Reimold has once again shown flashes of...

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Drew Kinback: Werth's words recall weirdness and freakouts

May 27, 2011, 5:18am

Nationals

Drew Kinback: Werth's words recall weirdness and freakouts

Let's not kid ourselves. Jayson Werth freaked out. After getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, the Washington Nationals' right fielder delivered a bizarre and cryptic postgame interview where he said: "I've got some ideas, obviously, and some thoughts, none I really want to share with the world. But I think it's pretty obvious what's going on right here. ... I'm not going to get into it right now. It is what it is. It's unfortunate. We're a way better...

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Anthony Amobi: Jones finally realizing his immense potential

May 26, 2011, 5:28am

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Anthony Amobi: Jones finally realizing his immense potential

If you all have been watching the Orioles as of late, you know that Adam Jones has really been heating it up at plate. Right now, Jones is one of the more prominent faces of the franchise and so far in 2011, his profile seems to be rising even more in the sport thanks to an outstanding May at the plate. Before this season began, I was not sure what to think of Jones at times. Well, there a few situations last year while watching the action live from my seat, when I could recall myself...

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Drew Kinback: For starters, a Tao on the Nationals' rotation

May 25, 2011, 5:40pm

Nationals

After the Nationals got absolutely brutalized in Milwaukee, it was hard to sit down and write something about them. I mean, they savaged themselves. One game they got blown out, the other two were like they were trying to end it all by leaping up on a moose head attached to the wall to try and impale themselves on its horns. Comedic and pathetic. The feelings of anger and disgust were over whelming so I took some time and meditated in the Zen Room (all Nats blogs are equipped with one). If I...

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Anthony Amobi: Future is uncertain, but Britton's present is certainly enjoyable

May 25, 2011, 5:48am

Orioles

Anthony Amobi: Future is uncertain, but Britton's present is certainly enjoyable

It's way too soon to christen Zach Britton the ace of a pitching staff. However, based on his starts for the Orioles so far, he may be it. As of right now, it is accurate to say that he is exceeding expectations. Most thought that Britton would be solid, perhaps go through the school of hard knocks at the major league level. Rather than coming off as a fresh-faced rookie - which Britton basically still is - he's pitching like a tenured, proven major league veteran at the moment. To win...

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Drew Kinback: Gut says it's time for Nats to give Marrero a shot

May 25, 2011, 5:28am

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Drew Kinback: Gut says it's time for Nats to give Marrero a shot

I sometimes have people come up to me and ask what I am going to do when this all ends. What happens when the blog and the revolution are all over? I tell them the truth: I will retire and disappear into the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where I will live near one of the Great Lakes and simply watch the large freighter ships go by and record all their names, dates and times that I see them in a notebook while listening to Gordon Lightfoot all day. This is "it" for me. This...

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Anthony Amobi: Are Roberts' injuries an ominous sign?

May 24, 2011, 5:10am

Orioles

Anthony Amobi: Are Roberts' injuries an ominous sign?

It's been a frustrating past two seasons for Brian Roberts. For the most part, he's one the most prominent faces of the franchise and the longest-tenured Oriole on the roster. However, he's not played much due to back issues, concussions and various illnesses that have popped up. It's been a hard road for the second baseman and I'm sure Roberts must be far angrier by the state of his own affairs than even the most ardent Orioles fan. At the moment, he is on the seven-day disabled list...

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Drew Kinback: My letter to Ryan Zimmerman

May 24, 2011, 4:33am

Nationals

Drew Kinback: My letter to Ryan Zimmerman

Dear Ryan, I can't tell you how excited NatsTown and myself are at recently hearing the news you are on your way back to Viera, Fla., to take your rehab to "high gear with more baseball specific activities." You posted that on your Facebook page. I know. I liked you. Top-notch, old chum, top-notch! Florida is beautiful this time of year and having spent some time in The Sunshine State myself, I'm envious. I recommend the Shamrock & Thistle Irish bar in Titusville for drunken revelry and...

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Tickets for ziMS event on sale

May 23, 2011, 12:38pm

Nationals

Tickets are now on sale for the ziMS Foundation's second annual "A Night at the Park" event hosted by third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. The fundraiser and live auction will take place on Thursday, June 30 at Nationals Park beginning at 6 p.m. It's also official that country star Rodney Atkins will headline the event. Fans of country music know that you can't listen to a country station for more than a few minutes before hearing his recent hit, "Farmer's Daughter." In recent years, Atkins...

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Anthony Amobi: Guerrero has been an entertaining addition for O's

May 23, 2011, 5:52am

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Anthony Amobi: Guerrero has been an entertaining addition for O's

Most fans know that Vladmir Guerrero will be headed to the Hall of Fame at some point. Guerrero's tenure with the Baltimore Orioles will be a pit stop en route to baseball immortality in a career filled with a World Series appearance, big hits, a golden arm and the ability to hit the ball thrown anywhere within a hitter's zone, or out of it. At one time, he rivaled anyone in the sport's history before his knees gave out. Any coach in the sport would never teach Guerrero's approach at the...

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Drew Kinback: Rizzo still waiting for flawed creation to take life

May 23, 2011, 5:37am

Nationals

Drew Kinback: Rizzo still waiting for flawed creation to take life

I got to be honest with you: There are some nights I lay around my blogging cave believing that Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is a real life Baron Victor von Frankenstein. Wouldn't it make sense? I can perfectly visualize a dark and stormy night sometime in late 2010 at Nationals Park. The field is covered, not a soul in sight and there is only one light on in the whole park coming from Rizzo's office. Inside the dusty, cobwebbed foundry sits Rizzo - tired but ravenous, what is left...

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Jason Berken optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

May 20, 2011, 7:36pm

Orioles

Jason Berken optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Jason Berken to Triple-A Norfolk. Berken appeared in 15 games for the Orioles and was 0-2 with a 7.94 ERA (17.0IP, 15 ER). A corresponding roster move will be announced at a later time.

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Orioles select contract of Adams, recall Reimold; Patton designated for assignment

May 20, 2011, 2:39pm

Orioles

The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Ryan Adams from Triple-A Norfolk and recalled outfielder Nolan Reimold from the Tides. In addition, left-handed pitcher Troy Patton has been designated for assignment off the 25-man roster. Adams batted .303/.373/.434 in 39 games for the Tides and will make his major league debut with the Orioles. He batted .526/.550/.947 with two doubles, two home runs and eight RBIs in 17 spring training games as a non-roster...

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Nats, O's Rivalry? Not yet, but someday

May 20, 2011, 2:37pm

Nationals

BALTIMORE - As the Nationals travel to Baltimore for their first interleague series of the season, players still struggle to see a real rivalry between the two teams. There are many factors why that might be the case. The two teams share a television network and a Major League Baseball designated television territory. For years, fans in Washington traveled up Interstate 95 to watch baseball until they were granted a team of their own in 2005. Moreover, both teams have yet to play a...

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Battle of the Beltways by the numbers

May 20, 2011, 7:03am

Nationals

The Nationals head to Baltimore this weekend to kick of their 2011 interleague play. As always, many fans in Washington will make the trip up Interstate 95 to support the Nationals. Here's a look at the Battle of the Beltways by the numbers: Since baseball returned to Washington in 2005, the Nationals trail the Orioles 16-14. If you add in the Expos' history, the all-time series is 23-22 in Washington's favor. At Camden Yards, however, the Nationals are just 9-15. And, of the 30 Battle...

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Heath Bintliff: Why I'm enjoying this team

May 20, 2011, 3:33am

Orioles

Heath Bintliff: Why I'm enjoying this team

This is going to sound strange after the last three games, but I'm going to say it anyway. I like this team. Sure, the Orioles have their flaws. Yes, I would probably have slightly different personnel on the roster if I were the general manager, but all in all, I like this team. Here are a few reasons why: I like the homegrown rotation. This rotation has had and will continue to have growing pains. But it's virtually all homegrown talent. When's the last time the Orioles could say that?...

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Will Yoder: Checking in on the top Nats' picks not named Bryce Harper from the 2010 draft

May 20, 2011, 3:24am

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Will Yoder: Checking in on the top Nats' picks not named Bryce Harper from the 2010 draft

We have all seen the incredible success Bryce Harper has had thus far at Single-A Hagerstown. It hasn't just been the talk of the town, it's been national news, and will continue to be as he makes his march to Washington, D.C. We saw the same phenomenon occur with Stephen Strasburg last season. One problem, though, is that when you draft superstars first overall in back-to-back seasons, you can lose focus on the other 50-plus selections that you took in that same draft. While Harper and...

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O's place Roberts, Lee on DL; recall Jakubauskas, Patton

May 19, 2011, 2:47pm

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O's place Roberts, Lee on DL; recall Jakubauskas, Patton

The Orioles today announced that they have placed second baseman Brian Roberts on the seven-day disabled list, retroactive to May 17, due to a concussion. The club has also placed first baseman Derrek Lee on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 17, with a left oblique muscle strain. Right-handed pitcher Chris Jakubauskas and left-handed pitcher Troy Patton have been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and will be in uniform for tonight's game against the New York Yankees. Jakubauskas was 0-1 with a...