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RHP Steve Johnson Returned to Orioles

March 29, 2010, 7:57am

Orioles

The Orioles today announced that RHP STEVE JOHNSON has been returned to the organization from the San Francisco Giants. Johnson was selected by the Giants in the Rule 5 draft in December. Johnson was 3-2 with a 2.84 ERA in seven starts for Double-A Bowie in 2009 after being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers along with 3B JOSH BELL in exchange for LHP GEORGE SHERRILL on July 30. He was 12-7 with a 3.41 ERA overall last season. Johnson has been assigned to Bowie and will report to the...

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Orioles Option LHP Wilfrido Perez to Double-A Bowie

March 29, 2010, 7:56am

Orioles

The Orioles announced that they have optioned LHP WILFRIDO PEREZ to Double-A Bowie. He will report to the Orioles' minor league camp. Perez did not allow a hit or run and struck out four batters in four appearances spanning 3.1 innings this spring.

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Orioles News Release Nick Markakis

Ray Miller and Johnny Oates Elected to Orioles Hall of Fame

March 29, 2010, 7:56am

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Former Orioles pitching coach and manager RAY MILLER has been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame, the team announced today. Former O's manager and player JOHNNY OATES will also be enshrined posthumously as a selection of the Veteran's Committee, and longtime Baseball Operations employee LENNY JOHNSTON is this year's Herb Armstrong Award winner. A native of Suitland, Maryland, Ray Miller will be enshrined for his work as a pitching coach with the Orioles. He had three stints with the Birds...

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Orioles News Release Matt Wieters

Orioles Assign Arrieta to Minor League Camp

March 29, 2010, 7:55am

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The Orioles today announced that RHP JAKE ARRIETA has been assigned to minor league camp, reducing the spring training roster to 47 players.

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Orioles Name David Stockstill Director of International Operations and John Stockstill Director of Player Development

March 29, 2010, 7:54am

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The Orioles today announced that DAVID STOCKSTILL and JOHN STOCKSTILL, previously the club's Director of Player Development and Director of International Scouting, respectively, will change roles within the organization. As a result of the change, which will be effective on April 5, David Stockstill has been named Director of International Operations. In his new role, David will oversee all the club's international operations, including scouting in the Far East, Latin America and beyond. He...

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Orioles Send Nine Players to Minor League Camp

March 29, 2010, 7:53am

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The Orioles announced that they have sent nine players to minor league camp. Infielders JOSH BELL, RHYNE HUGHES, BRANDON SNYDER and MICHAEL AUBREY have been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, while infielder PEDRO FLORIMON was optioned to Double-A Bowie. Pitchers FRANK MATA, JOSH PERRAULT and DENNIS SARFATE and outfielder JONATHAN TUCKER have been returned to minor league camp. The moves leave the Orioles with 37 players remaining in camp. A complete list of remaining players is below. PITCHERS...

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Baltimore Ravens Partner with Shoppers for November Food Collection Efforts

March 29, 2010, 7:47am

Shoppers Food and Pharmacy joins the Baltimore Ravens this November for the 13th annual Ravens Family Food & Funds Drive. Baltimore-area Shoppers stores will be accepting donations of canned goods and other non-perishables from Nov. 1 - 23. In 2007, the November collection effort produced more than 24,000 pounds of food. The food and proceeds went directly to the Maryland Food Bank, which distributed the donated items to soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters throughout the...

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Ravens Roster Moves

March 29, 2010, 7:46am

The Ravens have placed the following players on Injured Reserve: Derrick Martin (CB, 5-10, 202, 3rd-year, Wyoming) - Shoulder Demetrius Williams (WR, 6-2, 197, 3rd-year, Oregon) - Ankle Baltimore also signed the following free agent: Terrance Copper (WR, 6-0, 207, 5th-year, East Carolina) - Bio is attached Baltimore also signed the following player to the active roster from its practice squad: Steve Hauschka (K, 6-4, 210, Rookie, North Carolina State) - Bio is attached The Ravens...

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Ravens Roster Moves

March 29, 2010, 7:45am

The Ravens have waived the following player: Todd Bouman (QB, 6-2, 226, 10th-year, St. Cloud State) Baltimore also signed the following player to its active roster from the practice squad: Anwar Phillips (CB, 6-0, 187, 1st-year, Penn State) - Bio is attached ANWAR PHILLIPS No. 28 Cornerback Years in NFL: 1 Ht: 6-0 Wt: 187 College: Penn State HS: Northwest (Germantown, MD) HS Born: 10/25/82 in St. Petersburg, FL Joined Ravens: Free Agent, 2008 Transactions: Anwar Phillips signed was...

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Ravens News Release Jeremy Guthrie

Don Graef of Queen Anne's County Named Ravens High School Coach of the Week

March 29, 2010, 7:44am

Don Graef, head coach of the Queen Anne's County High School (Centreville, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the ninth week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Graef led his Lions to a 48-12 win over Easton High School on Halloween. Sitting undefeated at 9-0, Queen Anne's is on its way to the Class 2A playoffs, hoping to surge through the first round where the team fell last year. With...

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Ravens Roster Moves

March 29, 2010, 7:43am

The Ravens have signed the following players: Todd Bouman (QB, 6-2, 226, 10th-year, St. Cloud State) Daren Stone (S, 6-3, 215, 2nd-year, Maine) - Stone's bio is on page 247 of the 2008 Atlanta Falcons media guide Baltimore also signed the following player its practice squad: Anwar Phillips (CB, 6-0, 187, 1st-year, Penn State) - Phillips was waived off the Ravens' active roster on 11/3 The Ravens waived the following player: Ernie Wheelright (WR, 6-5, 220, Rookie, Minnesota) **Note:...

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Ravens Host 8th Annual All Community Team Auction Party Monday (11/17)

March 29, 2010, 7:40am

The Baltimore Ravens will host the 8th annual All Community Team Auction Party this Monday, Nov. 17, on the North Club Level at M&T Bank Stadium. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and feature light fare along with silent and live auctions. Ravens players with foundations (see list below) will be on hand to meet with All Community Team members and participate in the live auction at 8:45 p.m. Title sponsor, M&T Bank, joins additional Baltimore corporations to form the All Community Team, which...

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Ravens in Our Community Tuesday (11/18)

March 29, 2010, 7:37am

Jameel McClain Kicks Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Ravens rookie LB Jameel McClain will join representatives from the Salvation Army Baltimore Area Command in kicking off the Red Kettle Campaign this Tuesday at the Inner Harbor amphitheater. The Salvation Army is known for its service to society. During the holidays, more than 25,000 Salvation Army volunteers will ring bells for donations. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit's programs and distribution of food, clothing, toys and other...

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Ravens Roster Moves

March 29, 2010, 7:36am

The Ravens have signed the following player: Chad Slaughter (6-8, 340, 5th-year Alcorn State) - Slaughter's bio is attached Baltimore has also waived the following player: Robert McCune (LB, 6-0, 245, 2nd-year, Louisville) CHAD SLAUGHTER No. 69 Tackle Years in NFL: 5 Ht: 6-8 Wt: 340 College: Alcorn State High School: Kimball (Dallas) Born: 6/4/78, Dallas, TX Games Played/Started: (2006, 15/6); (2005, 12/0); (2004, 10/0); (2003, 6/1) Total 43/7 Pro: Massive, physical tackle who provides...

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Ravens News Release Jake Arrieta

Ravens Host 13th Annual Family Food & Funds Drive at Sunday's Eagles Game

March 29, 2010, 7:35am

The Ravens will host the 13th annual Ravens Family Food & Funds Drive prior to kickoff of Sunday's Ravens vs. Eagles game. The Lady Ravens Association, Ravens family members and M&T Bank volunteers will be stationed outside M&T Bank Stadium gates from 11 a.m. until kickoff at 1 p.m. All food and proceeds go directly to the Maryland Food Bank, which will distribute donated items to soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters throughout the holiday season. The Maryland Food Bank is...

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Ravens in Our Community: 2008 Thanksgiving Efforts

March 29, 2010, 7:35am

Close to 20 Ravens players will be in our community this Tuesday (11/25) to provide holiday meals to families in need. Each year, the players commit to making a difference and feeding Maryland families. In addition to hosting the annual Ravens Food & Family Drive and November collection efforts, the Ravens All Community Team Foundation made a $10,000 donation to the Bea Gaddy Family Center for its annual Thanksgiving dinner events. Together, the Ravens' organization and players work to...

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Redskins-Ravens to be NBC Sunday Night Game on December 7

March 29, 2010, 7:34am

The Week 14 Washington Redskins-Baltimore Ravens game on Sunday, December 7 will be played at 8:15 PM ET on NBC and the New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks game that day will move to 4:05 PM ET on CBS, the NFL announced today. Following is the final Week 14 NFL schedule (asterisk and bold/italics represents changed game time): THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 OAKLAND AT SAN DIEGO 5:15 PM (PT) NFLN SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 JACKSONVILLE AT CHICAGO 12:00 PM (CT) CBS MINNESOTA AT DETROIT 1:00 PM...

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Ravens TE Todd Heap to Visit Piney Ridge Elementary in Sykesville, MD on December 2

March 29, 2010, 7:33am

Heap among 34 players participating in "NFL Take a Player to School" presented by JCPenney Afterschool WHO: Baltimore Ravens TE Todd Heap Students from Piney Ridge Elementary WHAT: Heap will pick up 3rd grade student Zachary Owings in a limo from his house, take him to Piney Ridge Elementary, visit the Principal's office, and speak to students about the importance of good health. During the visit, Heap will lead kids in fitness activities, as part of...

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Ravens Players Host 4th Annual Holiday Helpers Thursday (12/4)

March 29, 2010, 7:32am

Ravens QB Kyle Boller, WR Derrick Mason and CB Samari Rolle will host the 4th Annual Holiday Helpers event tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Pikesville Target at 6:30 p.m. In conjunction with their nonprofit charitable foundations, the players donated a total of $15,000 and will provide 55 Baltimore-area youth with gift certificates to Target. The players will join teammates, alumni and more than 40 Ravens cheerleaders as personal shoppers for the children. In addition, several Baltimore...

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Ravens News Release Stephen Strasburg

"A Raven in a Pear Tree" Holiday Party This Monday

March 29, 2010, 7:31am

Ravens QB Joe Flacco and T Adam Terry will join assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Rex Ryan in supporting Special Olympics Maryland at "A Raven in a Pear Tree" Holiday Party this Monday, Dec. 8. Terry and Ryan are official spokespersons for the nonprofit organization which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The party is presented by 98 Rock and will feature...