matthew taylor

Matthew Taylor: As hitters, O’s pitchers weren’t too shabby

Matthew Taylor: As hitters, O’s pitchers weren’t too shabby

Mike Cuellar, Pat Dobson, Dave McNally and Jim Palmer. They, of course, are the Orioles starters who each won 20...

Josh Land July 13, 2012 9:12 am
Tweaking the guest blogging rotation for season’s second half

Tweaking the guest blogging rotation for season’s second half

The second half of the 2012 season is right around the corner – Friday the 13th baseball at Camden Yards,...

Pete Kerzel July 09, 2012 12:21 pm
Matthew Taylor: In ’57, Indians-O’s was a critical four-game series

Matthew Taylor: In ’57, Indians-O’s was a critical four-game series

The Orioles’ loss to Cleveland Thursday night continued a recent slide that has fueled pessimism for some fans. At this...

Josh Land June 29, 2012 9:57 am
Matthew Taylor: Is warehouse in Chris Davis’ sights?

Matthew Taylor: Is warehouse in Chris Davis’ sights?

Can the Orioles’ Chris Davis become the first player to hit the B&O Warehouse with a home run during game...

Josh Land June 22, 2012 9:47 am
Matthew Taylor: Lynn’s two-homer game memorable for fan reaction

Matthew Taylor: Lynn’s two-homer game memorable for fan reaction

My baseball memory begins somewhere in the 1980s on 33rd Street. I can remember the first batting practice baseball I...

Josh Land June 08, 2012 8:38 am
Matthew Taylor: In 1960, winning record was a welcome turn for O’s. Baltimore

Matthew Taylor: In 1960, winning record was a welcome turn for O’s. Baltimore

Most Orioles fans can name the last time that the team had a winning season: 1997. Fewer can name the...

Josh Land May 25, 2012 9:18 am
Matthew Taylor: There’s something in the air on Eutaw Street

Matthew Taylor: There’s something in the air on Eutaw Street

Of course you know that the Orioles are playing well above average so far during the 2012 season. But did...

Josh Land May 18, 2012 9:16 am
Matthew Taylor: Examining a homer-happy week at Camden Yards

Matthew Taylor: Examining a homer-happy week at Camden Yards

What a week for home runs in Baltimore. Josh Hamilton became only the 16th player to hit four home runs...

Josh Land May 11, 2012 9:05 am
Matthew Taylor: A closer look at some historical tidbits

Matthew Taylor: A closer look at some historical tidbits

I love the historical tidbits that regularly work their way into baseball game stories. Two such tidbits came out of...

Josh Land May 03, 2012 10:12 pm
Matthew Taylor: Bullish on the bullpen

Matthew Taylor: Bullish on the bullpen

The Orioles currently have one of the game’s best relief corps. The bullpen’s 1.96 ERA and 10 saves are tops...

Josh Land April 27, 2012 9:36 am