matthew taylor

Matthew Taylor: Even in minors, hometown roots run deep

Matthew Taylor: Even in minors, hometown roots run deep

I no longer live in a major league town. Having moved to North Carolina a few years ago, I don’t...

Josh Land June 09, 2011 9:55 am
Matthew Taylor: Luke Scott new king of “bronze bombers”

Matthew Taylor: Luke Scott new king of “bronze bombers”

I want to begin by congratulating the Orioles on their fine selection of Matt Taylor in the fifth round of...

Josh Land June 08, 2011 9:52 am
Matthew Taylor: A non-scientific analysis of hanging around

Matthew Taylor: A non-scientific analysis of hanging around

I recently read an interesting Wall Street Journal article by Matthew Futterman that, like many statistical analyses these days, challenged...

Josh Land June 07, 2011 8:38 am
Matthew Taylor: Pondering what might have been for O’s

Matthew Taylor: Pondering what might have been for O’s

It’s not often that I find myself 10 pages deep into MLB.com’s sortable player statistics, but that’s how far you...

Josh Land June 06, 2011 10:42 am
Matthew Taylor: Recalling O’s first trip to The Trop

Matthew Taylor: Recalling O’s first trip to The Trop

The third-place Orioles head to Tampa Bay this weekend looking to avenge last week’s three-game sweep at the hands of...

Josh Land May 13, 2011 9:05 am
Matthew Taylor: Will Adam Jones ever homer against Seattle, his former team?

Matthew Taylor: Will Adam Jones ever homer against Seattle, his former team?

Adam Jones has seven hits in 10 at-bats in the past two games against the Mariners. With four singles, two...

Josh Land May 12, 2011 9:01 am
Matthew Taylor: O’s walk-off against Mariners extends streak that began in 1954

Matthew Taylor: O’s walk-off against Mariners extends streak that began in 1954

The Orioles earned their first walk-off win of the 2011 season Tuesday night with a two-run rally in the bottom...

Josh Land May 11, 2011 8:39 am
Matthew Taylor: Will Mariners-O’s series tilt toward pitching or hitting?

Matthew Taylor: Will Mariners-O’s series tilt toward pitching or hitting?

If you’re looking for offense, you may want to avoid Camden Yards for the next few nights. If, on the...

Josh Land May 10, 2011 8:29 am
Matthew Taylor: O’s Mother’s Day highs and lows

Matthew Taylor: O’s Mother’s Day highs and lows

When you think of the Orioles and Mother’s Day, which game comes to mind? There are two most likely answers...

Josh Land May 09, 2011 8:37 am
Matthew Taylor: Brooks Robinson’s memorable final homer embodied Orioles magic

Matthew Taylor: Brooks Robinson’s memorable final homer embodied Orioles magic

I figure it’s appropriate to end my first week of guest blogging for MASNsports.com in the traditional manner I end...

Josh Land April 15, 2011 9:36 am