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The O's are playing .950 ball when they get a quality start

May 18, 2012, 2:04pm

Here is a pretty stunning stat: The Orioles have gotten a quality start this year from their pitchers 20 times and they are 19-1 in those games. That is a winning percentage of .950. But lately, Jake Arrieta has struggled to do that for the Birds. If two starts qualifies as a slump, Arrieta may be in one. Since that dominant start May 2 at Yankee Stadium where he pitched eight scoreless against the Yankees, Arrieta did not pitch well against Texas and Tampa Bay. Over those last two starts,...

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Battling with the Birds (April 22 rainout rescheduled)

May 18, 2012, 6:27am

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Battling with the Birds (April 22 rainout rescheduled)

It's kind of a shame that the Nationals weren't able to stay atop the National League East through the end of last night's action. It would have been fun to have two first-place teams battling it out this weekend in the Battle of the Beltways. We've sure had two last-place teams battling it out in this matchup enough times. The Nats (23-15) welcome the Orioles (25-14) to town this weekend for a three-game set between two teams off to hot - and surprising - starts. The O's currently have...

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What hasn't happened since April 16, 1970?

May 18, 2012, 10:59am

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What hasn't happened since April 16, 1970?

WASHINGTON - Give up? Until tonight, baseball teams from Baltimore and Washington hadn't faced each other with non-losing records in 42 years. On April 16, 1970, the 5-1 Orioles played the 3-3 Senators at Memorial Stadium. The Orioles suffered a rare loss in the rivalry, 4-2, with Frank Howard hitting a two-run homer off Jim Palmer. I'm guessing that Palmer remembers the count and what pitch he threw and where he located it. Ted Williams was managing the Senators that night. You know who...

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Nats lineup to open Battle of the Beltways

May 18, 2012, 11:40am

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Nats lineup to open Battle of the Beltways

Starting tonight, the Nationals will play 33 consecutive games against teams from either the American League East or National League East. Good thing none of those teams are any good. Oh, wait... The Nats will face Orioles righty Jake Arrieta today, a guy who has started 2-4 with a 5.21 ERA. Here are the lineups for both teams: For the Nationals SS Ian Desmond LF Roger Bernadina 3B Ryan Zimmerman 1B Adam LaRoche RF Bryce Harper 2B Danny Espinosa CF Rick Ankiel C Jesus Flores P Edwin...

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Because You Asked: Money Never Sleeps

May 17, 2012, 6:40pm

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It's time for interleague baseball and the return of the Battle of the Beltway, though I still insist on taking the Baltimore-Washington Parkway into D.C. Get ready to watch pitchers try to hit. Or lay down a bunt without losing two fingers. While we're waiting, I decided to break out another sequel to the always popular and occasionally sarcastic "Because You Asked." Why? Because I'm getting asked a lot of the same questions, and it makes sense to just post them here rather than have...

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Bergesen outrighted to Norfolk

May 17, 2012, 1:29pm

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The Orioles won a game today in Kansas City, lost a minor league player and retained another one. The Yankees claimed infielder Matt Antonelli off waivers this afternoon, but pitcher Brad Bergesen has cleared waivers and will be outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Bergesen was designated for assignment on May 12 to make room for infielder/outfielder Bill Hall on the 40-man roster. He was 1-2 with a 5.13 ERA in eight games, including six starts, at Norfolk, with 45 hits allowed, 13 walks and 17...

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J.J. and J.J. are getting it done for the Orioles

May 17, 2012, 2:12pm

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I guess we could say this about Jim Johnson and J.J. Hardy: They are who we thought they were. Somewhat overlooked in the Orioles' amazing run to first place by the sometimes surprising contributions of others, we can no longer look past the All-Star caliber seasons the O's are getting from that duo. Johnson has taken the drama out of the ninth inning. That is a good time for there to be no drama. He now has saved 14 games in 14 chances with an ERA of 0.48. Yes, that is pretty...

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

May 18, 2012, 5:16am

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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 you notice that it's been an above-average season for Eutaw Street home runs, as well? Batters have hit an average of three Eutaw Street home runs per season since Camden Yards opened in 1992; four such homers have already been hit this year. Eric Thames of the Blue Jays got things started on April 24. He was followed just four days later by the Orioles' Chris Davis on April 28. Thanks...

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Antonelli claimed by Yankees, O's win 5-3

May 17, 2012, 12:03pm

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Antonelli claimed by Yankees, O's win 5-3

The Yankees have claimed infielder Matt Antonelli off waivers from the Orioles, who designated him for assignment last week to make room for outfielder Xavier Avery on the 40-man roster. The writing was on the wall for Antonelli when the Orioles bypassed him twice at Triple-A Norfolk for non-roster players Steve Tolleson and Bill Hall. Antonelli, signed as a minor league free agent Nov. 21, batted .204/.351/.280 with four doubles, one homer and seven RBIs in 29 games with the Tides. Antonelli...

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Another comeback win in K.C. as O's sweep two-game series

May 17, 2012, 12:51pm

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Another comeback win in K.C. as O's sweep two-game series

For the second day in a row, the Orioles fell behind in the game at Kansas City. But, for the second day in a row, the Orioles won. The Birds beat the Royals 5-3 today as they rallied from a 3-0 deficit to sweep the brief two-game series. The Orioles, who began the day tied for first with Tampa Bay at 24-14, have now won three in a row, five of seven and 11 of their past 16 games. The Orioles are now 17-7 over the last 24 games. At 25-14, the Orioles are 11 games over the .500 mark for the...

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As Jones emerges as a star, time has come for O's to sign him

May 16, 2012, 10:00pm

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As Jones emerges as a star, time has come for O's to sign him

What is it about Adam Jones and extra-inning homers? He bashed the three-run shot in the 17th at Fenway Park and hit the solo blast in the 15th inning that just landed somewhere in Kansas City last night. According to Elias, Jones is first player to hit two game-winning homers in the 15th inning or later in the same season since Mark McGwire in 1988. In 38 games, Jones is now batting .295 with 12 homers, 24 RBIs, a .590 slugging percentage and .931 OPS. Jones has hit nine of his 12 homers...

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Matusz falters in third (Jones homers in fourth)

May 17, 2012, 11:02am

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Matusz falters in third (Jones homers in fourth)

Brian Matusz retired the first six batters he faced today in Kansas City. The first three batters in the third inning conspired to create a 2-0 deficit for him and the Orioles. Alcides Escobar reached on an infield hit, Irving Falu singled and Humberto Quintero doubled over center fielder Adam Jones' head to score two runs. Escobar, Falu and Quintero. Not exactly Murderers' Row, but they killed any chance Matusz had of taking a shutout into the fourth. Quintero took third on the throw,...

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Will the O's have luck against Luke today?

May 17, 2012, 9:06am

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Will the O's have luck against Luke today?

To say the least, it has been a strange year for Kansas City right-hander Luke Hochevar. He enters today's start against the Orioles with a record of 3-3 and an ERA of 7.20. On the stat sheet, it looks like the O's have a great chance to score a bunch of runs today. Yet, in four of his seven starts, Hochevar has allowed two earned runs or less and he pitched seven scoreless his last time out against the White Sox. In the two games before that start against Chicago, he gave up 19 hits and 16...

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Orioles going for the sweep on little sleep

May 16, 2012, 8:55pm

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Manager Buck Showalter most assuredly told reporters in Kansas City to "sleep fast." The Orioles have a day game after a night game that ended in the early morning. That's a quick turnaround. The Orioles were down by two runs in the top of the ninth inning, but they tied the game and won it in the 15th on Adam Jones' 12th home run of the season. The Orioles are 11-1 when Jones hits a home run. Nine of those homers have tied the game or given them a lead. Cha-ching! Didn't Tommy...

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Orioles and Royals lineups (and notes)

May 17, 2012, 8:10am

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Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty is starting at third base today, as the Orioles go for the two-game sweep in Kansas City. And while attempting to do so in fewer than 20 innings. Matt Wieters gets the day off after catching 15 innings last night. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Wilson Betemit DH Chris Davis 1B Robert Andino 2B Ryan Flaherty 3B Luis Exposito C Brian Matusz LHP For the Royals: Jarrod Dyson CF Johnny Giavotella DH Billy Butler...

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Kansas City comeback: Down to last out, O's rally to beat Royals

May 16, 2012, 8:21pm

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Kansas City comeback: Down to last out, O's rally to beat Royals

Entering tonight's game, the Orioles were 10-1 when Adam Jones hit a home run this season. Make that now 11-1. And it only took 15 innings. The Orioles have produced some impressive comeback wins and they can now add tonight's in Kansas City to the list. Jones hit a long homer to left off Nate Adcock in the top of the 15th to give the Orioles a 4-3 win over the Royals. Jones was 0-for-6 on the night when he came to bat in the 15th. But he crushed a 2-2 pitch for his 12th homer of the...

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Anthony Amobi: O's are winning, but where are the fans?

May 17, 2012, 5:31am

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Anthony Amobi: O's are winning, but where are the fans?

The Orioles are fast approaching the quarter-pole of the 2012 season, and I'm sure many fans are asking themselves these questions: Are the Orioles for real? Can they keep this up? Or are they pulling the wool over our eyes, and will the team that we've seen for the last 14 years make an appearance? Right now, I'd say they are for real. I am still having a hard time believing it. The Orioles are winning games that would not have won in the past, plus they are getting excellent starting...

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Orioles haven't been road worriers

May 16, 2012, 1:40pm

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The Orioles are 11-5 on the road this season after going 30-51 away from Camden Yards in 2011. They haven't totaled 11 wins on the road in so few games since 2005, when they were 11-4 outside of Baltimore. Last season, the Orioles didn't pick up their 11th victory away from Camden Yards until playing their 28th road game on June 16. Their 12th road win came in their 31st game away from Camden Yards on June 19. The Orioles won the season series against the Royals, 5-4, in 2011, but they were...

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Eveland deserves save tonight (Jones breaks tie, O's win in 15th)

May 16, 2012, 7:45pm

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Eveland deserves save tonight (Jones breaks tie, O's win in 15th)

The Orioles can't get enough of extra innings. They'll do 13, they'll do 17, they'll pretty much go all night. The bullpen is being stretched again, but massive amounts of credit go to left-hander Dana Eveland, who turned in three scoreless innings after replacing Darren O'Day. Eveland allowed one hit and struck out two. He retired the last seven batters that he faced. In his two previous outings, Eveland allowed four runs and seven hits, walked eight batters and hit four in 7 2/3...

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Orioles going for the sweep today

May 16, 2012, 8:49pm

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Manager Buck Showalter most assuredly told reporters in Kansas City to "sleep fast." The Orioles have a day game after a night game that ended in the early morning. That's a quick turnaround. The Orioles were down by two runs in the top of the ninth, but they tied the game and won it in 15 innings on Adam Jones' 12th home run of the season. The Orioles are 11-1 when Jones hits a home run. Nine of those homers have tied the game or given them a lead. Cha-ching! Didn't Tommy Hunter...