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Matthew Taylor: Rout by Yankees brings back unpleasant memories

Matthew Taylor: Rout by Yankees brings back unpleasant memories

I’m sure I wasn’t the only Orioles fan with the Birds’ 30-3 loss to Texas on my mind when the...

Josh Land July 31, 2011 8:53 pm
Matthew Taylor: Reliever-to-rotation move used to be a baseball norm

Matthew Taylor: Reliever-to-rotation move used to be a baseball norm

Nowadays, it seems unusual for a reliever to take the mound as a starter. You typically don’t serve shutdown sauce...

Josh Land July 25, 2011 9:10 am
Matthew Taylor: On Hardy’s extension, fun and clubhouse chemistry

Matthew Taylor: On Hardy’s extension, fun and clubhouse chemistry

The big news from the weekend, aside from the Orioles turning a nine-game losing streak into a two-game winning streak,...

Josh Land July 18, 2011 8:56 am
Matthew Taylor: Seeking the silver linings in a difficult stretch

Matthew Taylor: Seeking the silver linings in a difficult stretch

Things have been pretty bleak of late for the Orioles and their fans, but it can’t possibly be all bad...

Josh Land July 08, 2011 9:14 am
Announcing our rotation of guest bloggers for season’s second half

Announcing our rotation of guest bloggers for season’s second half

By now, you’re used to coming to MASNsports.com each morning for the best in Orioles coverage. That includes our initiative...

Pete Kerzel July 07, 2011 4:45 pm
Matthew Taylor: O’s head to Boston near time Babe Ruth left Baltimore

Matthew Taylor: O’s head to Boston near time Babe Ruth left Baltimore

The Orioles are headed to Boston to close out the first half of the season. Given the team’s recent struggles...

Josh Land July 07, 2011 8:32 am
Matthew Taylor: Wieters should emulate former O’s All-Stars Kennedy, Triandos

Matthew Taylor: Wieters should emulate former O’s All-Stars Kennedy, Triandos

Matt Wieters is only the fifth All-Star catcher for the Orioles, following Gus Triandos, Andy Etchebarren, Terry Kennedy, and Mickey...

Josh Land July 06, 2011 8:59 am
Matthew Taylor: Reynolds joins 20-20 club, only the wrong one

Matthew Taylor: Reynolds joins 20-20 club, only the wrong one

Mark Reynolds joined a nontraditional 20-20 club on Monday when he hit his 20th home run of the season and...

Josh Land July 05, 2011 9:54 am
Matthew Taylor: Beltway battle should include July 4 doubleheader

Matthew Taylor: Beltway battle should include July 4 doubleheader

Happy Fourth of July, Orioles fans. I’m spending the holiday with my family in Catonsville, Md., where July 4 is,...

Josh Land July 04, 2011 11:31 am
Matthew Taylor: Remembering Manto’s surprising power surge

Matthew Taylor: Remembering Manto’s surprising power surge

Only once in a career that spanned nine seasons and nine different organizations did Jeff Manto have four or more...

Josh Land June 10, 2011 9:16 am