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O's encourage fans to use public transit for next week's Blue Jays series

August 26, 2011, 9:43am

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O's encourage fans to use public transit for next week's Blue Jays series

Ticket discount unveiled for fans utilizing MTA options In order to ensure a timely commute to Oriole Park as the Baltimore Grand Prix approaches, the Orioles are encouraging those planning to attend the Orioles vs. Blue Jays series, August 30 to September 1, to carpool or take public transportation to Camden Yards whenever possible. As an added incentive, all fans who present a valid MTA (Maryland Transit Authority) pass from that day at the Oriole Park Box Office during any of the three...

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Takes on Adams, Wieters and the future of No. 46

August 25, 2011, 8:38pm

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Takes on Adams, Wieters and the future of No. 46

A few notes and opinions as the Orioles get set to host the Yankees in what figures to be an emotion-filled weekend, where the weatherman will be the most closely monitored person in town. *Did the Yankees tire themselves out yesterday? As the clubs get set to begin a five-game series tonight, New York comes to town off yesterday's 22-9 win over Oakland where the Yankees became the first team in major league history to hit three grand slams in one game as Robinson Cano, Curtis Granderson and...

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The Orioles beat the Twins to complete first-ever four-game sweep in Minnesota

August 25, 2011, 11:50am

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The Orioles got a fourth straight well-pitched game, along with clutch hits from Craig Tatum and Mark Reynolds, as they beat Minnesota 6-1 this afternoon to complete a four-game series sweep. It's the Orioles' first four-game sweep in Minnesota and the first time they have won four in a row there since April 15 to Sept. 5, 2000. They outscored the Twins 24-4 in the series. Jo-Jo Reyes gave up just one run and five hits over six innings, throwing 107 pitches. All four starters in this series...

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"O's Xtra" remembers Flanagan, MASN to rebroadcast final Memorial Stadium game

August 25, 2011, 6:52am

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"O's Xtra" remembers Flanagan, MASN to rebroadcast final Memorial Stadium game

The images of Mike Flanagan during his long Orioles career come rushing back in a slideshow format of memories: the mane of hair tucked under the cartoon bird cap, the lefty staring out through eye slits at an opposing batter, World Series in 1979 and 1983, tenures as a coach and teacher, standing at a podium or prowling the back fields at Fort Lauderdale Stadium as a club executive, his engaging way in the MASN broadcast booth. Flanagan's tragic passing at 59 on Wednesday brings back a flood...

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Pie expected to accept assignment to Norfolk (O's win 6-1)

August 25, 2011, 11:25am

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Pie expected to accept assignment to Norfolk (O's win 6-1)

Orioles outfielder Felix Pie cleared waivers today and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. And while Pie has the right to refuse the assignment, I'm told that he plans to accept it and report to the Tides. Pie would have to forfeit the remainder of the $985,000 salary he's receiving this year, which doesn't make much sense. Pie has to inform the Orioles of his decision by Saturday, but it appears that he's staying in the organization. The minor league seasons ends in a few weeks, so...

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The games go on (Pie clears waivers)

August 25, 2011, 10:24am

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The Orioles are trying to conduct business as usual today. They're trying to complete their first-ever sweep of a four-game series in Minnesota. They're just trying to get through the day and head back to Baltimore. Today's MASN broadcast is more subdued than usual. Jim Hunter and Jim Palmer have referenced Mike Flanagan multiple times, though usually in relation to his work with a particular pitcher. The last time the Orioles won four straight games in Minnesota was April 15-September 5,...

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The starters start to pitch well

August 25, 2011, 10:55am

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There has been a stunning turnaround by the Orioles' starting pitchers in the series at Minnesota. In the first three games of the series - all Orioles wins - the starting pitchers' ERA was 1.35. The staters in the series before today - Zach Britton, Alfredo Simon and Jeremy Guthrie - had combined to give up just three earned runs and 14 hits over 20 innings. Today, Jo-Jo Reyes has given up just one run over the first five innings of a 1-1 tie. Craig Tatum's two-run double in the sixth...

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More thoughts about Mike Flanagan (with Flanagan family statement)

August 25, 2011, 7:05am

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More thoughts about Mike Flanagan (with Flanagan family statement)

The Orioles will play an afternoon game today and the lineup should be posted shortly, but it still doesn't feel like a normal day. Far from it. This team has won three games in a row, has finally won a series, and it seems so insignificant. The news of Mike Flanagan's death knocked the wind out of us. Trying to make sense of it is a futile exercise. It wasn't until late last night that I realized Flanagan was the first major league player that I interviewed for a game story. I was...

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Tragic news regarding Mike Flanagan

August 24, 2011, 6:46pm

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The Orioles have confirmed that the body of former Orioles pitcher Mike Flanagan was found tonight on a trail leading to a barn on his Sparks property. He was 59. Flanagan returned to the MASN broadcast booth last season, but he'll always be remembered as one of the greatest pitchers in Orioles history. He compiled a 167-143 record and 3.90 ERA in 18 seasons with the Orioles and Blue Jays, and won the Cy Young Award in 1979 after going 23-9 with a 3.08 ERA. He also was the last Oriole to...

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Jones out of lineup (updated)

August 25, 2011, 7:38am

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Adam Jones isn't in the lineup after leaving last night's game with more discomfort in his chest that's believed to be caused by a strained muscle. Matt Angle gets his first major league start in center field. Vladimir Guerrero returns to the lineup after being scratched last night. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 3B J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Vladimir Guerrero DH Mark Reynolds 1B Nolan Reimold LF Ryan Adams 2B Craig Tatum C Matt Angle CF Jo-Jo Reyes LHP Also, ignore the rumors...

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No. 46

August 24, 2011, 8:38pm

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Nothing that happened on Target Field tonight seems important after the news that former Orioles pitcher, coach, executive and broadcaster Mike Flanagan died at age 59, but I wanted to post the final score while desperately trying to grasp the slightest feeling of normalcy on a night of tragedy and heartache. The Orioles defeated the Twins 6-1 to gain their first series win since June 24-26 and their first road series win in three months. Jeremy Guthrie held the Twins to one run and five hits...

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Tyler Townsend rejoins the Frederick Keys

August 24, 2011, 3:20pm

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Tyler Townsend rejoins the Frederick Keys

The Single-A Frederck Keys are getting their first baseman back tonight. The Keys have activated Tyler Townsend and put catcher Kyle Moore on the disabled list. Townsend has been out since July 13 with a recurring hamstring injury. He was hoping to be activated earlier this month but suffered a setback. Most recently, he tested the hamstring by playing five games in the Gulf Coast League. He went 4-for-17 with two doubles, a homer and eight RBIs. In 64 games with Frederick on the year,...

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Mike Flanagan was a special person and special Oriole

August 24, 2011, 8:16pm

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Mike Flanagan was a special person and special Oriole

The Orioles family is devastated tonight by the news of the death of Mike Flanagan. I have known Mike many years and am so blessed that he considered me a friend. He listened to radio shows that I hosted on WBAL and this year on 105.7 FM in Baltimore. He often talked about that with me and said he would listen on his drive home. He could not have been more supportive of me and anything I did around the club. I don't know if I've ever met anyone who loved being an Oriole and was more proud...

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Will it be three in a row for O's starters tonight at Minnesota?

August 24, 2011, 11:37am

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Will it be three in a row for O's starters tonight at Minnesota?

What we saw the last two nights has been pretty rare for about two months now in terms of Orioles' starting pitching. Zach Britton and Alfredo Simon each gave up just one run and it's the first time in more than two months that O's starters gave up one earned run or less in back-to-back starts. If you remember the first four games of the season, O's starters were amazing in giving up just two earned run over 26 innings in the first four games. Since then, eight times between game five and...

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Baseball's Iron Man is 51 today

August 24, 2011, 10:17am

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Need another excuse to feel old?

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Statement from Peter Angelos regarding the death of Mike Flanagan

August 24, 2011, 6:47pm

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Statement from Peter Angelos regarding the death of Mike Flanagan

Orioles Managing Partner Peter Angelos issued the following statement regarding the death of former Orioles pitcher, coach, executive and MASN broadcaster Mike Flanagan. "It is with deep sadness that I learned of the death of my friend Mike Flanagan earlier this evening. In over a quarter century with the organization, Flanny became an integral part of the Orioles family, for his accomplishments both on and off the field. His loss will be felt deeply and profoundly by all of us with the...

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Adam Jones is in the lineup (Guerrero is not)

August 24, 2011, 12:51pm

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Adam Jones is in the lineup (Guerrero is not)

Adam Jones is batting third and playing center field tonight after leaving last night's game in the second inning and being transported to a local hospital with shortness of breath and mild chest pains. He was right. It wasn't as bad as it seemed. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Robert Andino 3B Nolan Reimold LF Ryan Adams 2B Jeremy Guthrie RHP Andino is batting .333 (12-for-36) during a career-high...

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Reimold with a three-run homer as O's take early 7-0 lead at Minnesota

August 23, 2011, 5:07pm

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Reimold with a three-run homer as O's take early 7-0 lead at Minnesota

That three-run shot Nolan Reimold hit in the second inning tonight had to feel good. Reimold's three-run homer to left off Brian Duensing gave the Orioles a 4-0 lead and was followed a few batters by a Matt Wieters RBI double that made it 1-0. The homer was Reimold's eighth of the year, but he had just one over his last 21 games. He had hit just three in 111 at-bats since July 1. I would have to think it was just a coincidence that it came in Reimold's first at-bat after Felix Pie was...

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Still hopeful for the future of the pitching staff

August 23, 2011, 9:58pm

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Still hopeful for the future of the pitching staff

As a friend said yesterday afternoon, a day after Zach Britton and the Orioles beat Minnesota 4-1: "So that's what it looks like to get a well-pitched game." Now, O's fans can say that again this morning. The Orioles beat Minnesota 8-1 last night as Alfredo Simon allowed just three hits and one run in a career-high eight innings with a career-high eight strikeouts. This after Simon pitched to an ERA of 7.47 over his previous three starts. Of course, he had pitched to an ERA of 2.81 over...

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Daniel Moroz: Simon making strides as an effective rotation option

August 24, 2011, 5:16am

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Daniel Moroz: Simon making strides as an effective rotation option

When word went out during spring training before the 2009 season that Alfredo Simon was getting a look as an Orioles rotation option, I didn't know who he was and didn't have the highest hopes for the team if a pitcher with a career 5.10 ERA at Triple-A was going to be starting games. Seven earned runs in 6 1/3 innings pitched later, Simon was out for the year with Tommy John surgery. The following year, I more or less forgot that Simon ever existed, which made the ending of the O's April...