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Keys close to finalizing a 10-year agreement with the city of Frederick

September 12, 2011, 12:36pm

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Keys close to finalizing a 10-year agreement with the city of Frederick

FREDERICK, Md. - After a summer of some uncertainty about the future of pro baseball in Frederick, the Keys are about to finalize a new 10-year lease to remain at Harry Grove Stadium through the 2021 season. For a while earlier this year, the independent Atlantic League tried to get a deal with the city of Frederick and, in effect, push the Keys out of town. But this franchise,which has been here since 1989, doesn't seem to be going anywhere. The Keys have always been an Orioles...

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Jones out of lineup again (updated)

September 12, 2011, 11:31am

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This time, Adam Jones hasn't been scratched from the lineup. He never got into it. Matt Angle is starting in center field while Jones continues to deal with a sore left ankle. For the Orioles: Matt Angle CF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 3B Mark Reynolds 1B Kyle Hudson LF Robert Andino 2B Zach Britton LHP Update: Jones is out of the lineup because of a sore right thumb. That's why he was scratched from the lineup yesterday. His ankle...

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A few more pregame notes

September 12, 2011, 1:27pm

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Reliever Jason Berken came off the disabled list today after throwing a bullpen session Saturday at the minor league complex in Sarasota. Nick Delmonico, the Orioles' sixth-round draft pick out of Farragut High School in Tennessee, stopped by Camden Yards today and took early batting practice. He'll head to Sarasota tomorrow for the fall instructional league. Manager Buck Showalter was impressed with Delmonico, saying, "That's the way they're supposed to look." Brian Graham, the...

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The starting lineups for Game 5 in Frederick

September 12, 2011, 11:38am

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The starting lineups for Game 5 in Frederick

FREDERICK, Md. - Lefty Jake Pettit has made 11 starts this season for the Single-A Frederick Keys, including one in the playoffs, and Frederick is 10-1 in those starts. The Keys hope that winning trend continues tonight when Pettit pitches the fifth and deciding game against Potomac in the Carolina League playoffs. Tonight's winner will advance to host Kinston tomorrow night in Game 1 of the Mills Cup championship series. Pettit began this year with Single-A Delmarva, going 5-4 with an ERA...

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Cardboard to Leather collection set for Saturday at Camden Yards

September 12, 2011, 11:30am

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Cardboard to Leather collection set for Saturday at Camden Yards

On this Saturday, September 17, the Orioles and Oriole Advocates will hold the annual Cardboard to Leather Collection at Oriole Park before the O's take on the Angels. Volunteers at each gate of the park will accept donations of new and gently used baseball and softball equipment. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Those contributing to the collection will receive an autographed player card while supplies last. A silent auction will also be held inside Gate E on the main concourse to...

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Catcher Brian Ward emerged as a real key for Frederick (updated with tonight's starters)

September 11, 2011, 3:03pm

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Catcher Brian Ward emerged as a real key for Frederick (updated with tonight's starters)

The Single-A Frederick Keys will host Potomac tonight in the fifth and deciding game of their playoff series. The Keys are one win from the Carolina League championship series. There are many reasons why the Keys set a club record with 80 regular season wins and now are a win away from advancing in the playoffs. One somewhat unheralded player that should get some of the credit and attention is catcher Brian Ward. Despite having modest stats on offense, Ward has emerged as a real solid player...

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Shake off the winter chill at Orioles Dream Week 2012

September 12, 2011, 9:48am

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When Camden Yards opened in 1992, the new ballpark launched a new era of Orioles baseball. Fans came in droves - the season attendance of 3,567,819 made tickets a tough get - and a blue-collar lineup under the direction of manager Johnny Oates managed to post 89 victories. There were two Ripkens in the infield, observers wondered whether Sam Horn could hit the warehouse on the fly, Rick Sutcliffe added a veteran presence in the rotation, Mike Mussina flirted with 20 wins and still-active Arthur...

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Live the dream at Orioles Dream Week 2012

September 12, 2011, 9:40am

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Orioles fans can escape the chill of winter and live out their fantasy of being a major league player at the team's Dream Week 2012. Held at the Orioles' spring training and minor league complexes in Sarasota, Florida from January 30 - February 4, 2012, Dream Week participants will play daily doubleheader intrasquad games and receive full major league treatment, including a personalized Orioles home uniform and Baltimore road batting practice jersey. In honor of the 20th anniversary of Oriole...

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Flanagan to be remembered in New Hampshire hometown

September 12, 2011, 6:33am

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Flanagan to be remembered in New Hampshire hometown

Fans, friends and family members in Mike Flanagan's hometown of Manchester, N.H., have planned two events this weekend to celebrate the life of the former Orioles pitcher, coach, executive and broadcaster, who died Aug. 24 at 59. A tribute to Flanagan's life will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 at Manchester Memorial High School, where Flanagan excelled in basketball and baseball for the Crusaders. The following morning, a memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in...

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Toronto rallies in seventh to take game and series from the Orioles

September 11, 2011, 12:10pm

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This time the Orioles let the lead get away in the seventh inning. Trailing 5-3 heading to the last of the seventh, Toronto scored three runs then to post a come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Orioles. Buck Showalter talks to Jim Hunter about the O's 6-5 loss in Toronto Toronto took the series two wins to one and wins the season series, 12-6 against the Orioles. The Jays took two out of three in all six series between the clubs this season. With a win either yesterday or today, the Orioles...

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First things first

September 11, 2011, 8:37pm

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The Orioles are returning to Camden Yards for a six-game homestand that begins tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays, who just swept the Boston Red Sox to claw back into the wild card race. Probably not the best time to be catching these guys. Zach Britton is seeking his 10th victory. He's faced the Rays three times this season, going 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA in 17 1/3 innings. They're batting .186 against him. The Orioles have plenty of holes to fill and decisions to make during the winter, and...

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New Orioles lineup (Blue Jays win, 6-5)

September 11, 2011, 9:02am

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With Adam Jones scratched again, I get to file a second lineup today. Too bad I don't get paid per-lineup entry. For the Orioles: Matt Angle CF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Chris Davis 3B Nolan Reimold LF Robert Andino 2B Tommy Hunter RHP Game update: Nick Markakis' two-out, two-run single off Blue Jays reliever Carlos Villanueva in the fourth inning gave the Orioles a 4-3 lead. Only one run off Tommy Hunter is earned. Mark...

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Potomac rallies and beats Frederick to force Game 5

September 11, 2011, 11:43am

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Potomac rallies and beats Frederick to force Game 5

The Frederick Keys took a 1-0 lead to the eighth inning this afternoon at Potomac. Six outs from advancing to the Carolina League championship series, the Keys could not maintain the shutout. Potomac came up with six runs in the last of the eighth to post a 6-1 victory that evens the best-of-five series at two wins and sends the clubs back to Frederick Monday night at 7 p.m in the fifth and deciding game. The winner of that game will play Kinston in the championship series. Right-hander...

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The bullpen recently

September 11, 2011, 9:14am

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Even with how yesterday's game ended, the Orioles' bullpen has posted an ERA of 0.83 over the last five games, allowing just two runs over the last 21 2/3 innings. Here is the rundown: Tuesday at NYY: 1.1 IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 3K Wednesday at NYY: 6IP, 4H, 0R, 2BB, 6K Thursday vs. NYY: 6IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 8K Friday at Tor: 2IP, 0H, 0R, 2BB, 0K Saturday at Tor: 6.1IP, 2H, 2R-ER, 2BB, 5K TOTALS: 21.2IP, 6H, 2R-ER, 7BB, 22K. Until Kevin Gregg allowed two hits with two outs in the ninth on Saturday,...

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Jones returns to lineup (and now he's scratched)

September 11, 2011, 6:42am

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Jones returns to lineup (and now he's scratched)

Adam Jones was scratched from yesterday's lineup with a swollen ankle, but he's starting in center field today. Matt Angle is starting in left field ahead of Nolan Reimold, who remains on the bench. For the Orioles: Matt Angle LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Vladimir Guerrero DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Chris Davis 3B Robert Andino 2B Tommy Hunter RHP For the Blue Jays: Mike McCoy SS Eric Thames LF Jose Bautista RF Adam Lind DH Brett Lawrie 3B Kelly Johnson...

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Something special about the left-handers

September 10, 2011, 2:54pm

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Something special about the left-handers

Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't a big fan of the expanded roster, feeling as though it drastically - and unfairly - changes games and strategies in the late innings. You play under the same rules for five months and then switch in September. However, he took full advantage of his extra bullpen options yesterday, using six relievers and playing matchups in the late innings. He kept Troy Patton in the game to face a left-handed hitter, brought in Willie Eyre to face a right-hander, and...

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It looks like the Orioles need to find a new closer

September 10, 2011, 7:22pm

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Probably the most disappointing thing about the struggles of Kevin Gregg this year - beyond just blowing games that should be Orioles wins - is how much he contributes to his own demise. If he were getting crushed on the mound or giving up homers with the game on the line that would be one thing. But two of the three runners that reached yesterday to load the bases in the ninth came on a walk and a hit batter. The tie run scored on a wild pitch. Gregg handed the Blue Jays the game. If that...

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Kevin Gregg gives up two in the ninth as Jays stun Orioles (Frederick wins)

September 10, 2011, 12:02pm

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What a way for the Orioles to end a run of 21 2/3 straight scoreless innings by their bullpen. Kevin Gregg suffered his seventh blown save of the year as Toronto scored twice in the last of the ninth to win 5-4. After Clay Rapada began the last of the ninth with a strikeout, Gregg came on and got a second strikeout. There were two outs and none on with a 4-3 lead when Gregg unraveled. Jim Hunter asks Buck Showalter about the Orioles' 5-4 loss to the Blue Jays He then gave up a walk, single...

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Guerrero and bullpen coming up big (Gregg does not)

September 10, 2011, 11:21am

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Guerrero and bullpen coming up big (Gregg does not)

Vladimir Guerrero's third hit of the day, a double to center field, scored Robert Andino with one out in the top of the eighth inning and gave the Orioles a 4-3 lead. Andino doubled off reliever Jesse Litsch to start the inning and the rally. He moved to third on Nick Markakis' grounder to the right side. Guerrero also had three hits Thursday against the Yankees. He's got 12 hits in his last 23 at-bats. The Orioles' bullpen has turned in 4 2/3 scoreless and hitless innings today. The...

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VandenHurk loses lead again, more on winning streak

September 10, 2011, 9:35am

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VandenHurk loses lead again, more on winning streak

The Orioles did some two-out damage in the top of the first inning, stringing together three straight singles by Nick Markakis, Vladimir Guerrero and Chris Davis to take a 1-0 lead. It didn't last long. Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to give Toronto a 2-1 lead. Rick VandenHurk got ahead of Bautista 1-2 but couldn't put him away. And the former Oriole put the ball in the second deck for his 41st homer. He's also got 96 RBIs. VandenHurk is getting ahead of...