The Orioles' minor league clubs in the Gulf Coast League and the Dominican Summer League are both taking part in playoff games this afternoon.
The DSL Orioles are tied 1-1 in a best-of-three series with the DSL Royals and are playing the third and deciding game now with the score tied 1-1 in the fifth.
The winner of that game will advance to the Dominican League best-of-five championship series against the Angels.
The DSL Orioles were 46-24 in the regular season and that was the second best...
For a while there, it seemed fair to speculate if Matt Wieters' declining offensive statistics were tied to the heavy load of innings he has played this year at a most demanding position.
But after hitting just .235 in July with a .685 OPS, the Orioles' catcher is having a big August. In 21 games, he is batting .316 with eight doubles, four homers, 13 RBIs and a .967 OPS.
Over his last three games, Wieters is 5-for-10 with four walks and all five hits have gone for extra bases with four...
Adam Jones is in the lineup for Game 1. And Mark Hendrickson has replaced Troy Patton on the active roster.
Patton went on the restricted list. He has a hearing tomorrow in Houston related to his DWI arrest over the winter.
For the Orioles:
J.J. Hardy SS
Nick Markakis RF
Adam Jones CF
Vladimir Guerrero DH
Matt Wieters C
Mark Reynolds 1B
Ryan Adams 2B
Nolan Reimold LF
Robert Andino 3B
Zach Britton LHP
The Orioles announced today that they have recalled LHP Mark Hendrickson from Triple-A Norfolk.
Hendrickson, 37, appeared in seven games for the Orioles earlier this season, going 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA (10.0IP, 6ER). In 24 games for Norfolk, Hendrickson was 2-4 with a 2.87 ERA (59.2IP, 19ER).
The Orioles today placed LHP Troy Patton on the restricted list. Patton appeared in 11 games for the Orioles, going 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA (16.1IP, 7ER).
From the Gone But Not Forgotten Dept:
Luke Scott flew into Baltimore last night, and boy, is his right shoulder tired.
Not really. The shoulder, which needed to be repaired on July 26, is feeling pretty good these days.
"My progress is actually ahead of schedule," Scott told me earlier today during a 30-minute phone conversation, most of which had nothing to do with his shoulder.
Scott underwent surgery in Pensacola, Fla., to repair his labrum, which ended his season and left his future...
As of about 4:30 p.m. two of the Orioles minor league clubs have postponed games today.
Single-A Frederick was scheduled to host Potomac tonight and the clubs will now try to play a doubleheader at Frederick on Sunday at 1 p.m. with Nate Moreau (11-10, 4.42) and Jake Pettit (5-0, 1.38) making the starts.
Short-season Single-A Aberdeen's scheduled game today at home with Staten Island was cancelled and tomorrow's contest at Staten Island has already been postponed. The IronBirds are...
I haven't looked out the window yet, but I don't hear any rain or high winds or lawn furniture slamming against the house. So far, so good.
I'll be leaving soon for the drive to Hunt Valley for "Wall To Wall Baseball" with Tom Davis and Dave Johnson that airs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on MASN. I'd be most appreciative if Hurricane Irene would allow me a safe return home before she vents.
The Yankees already vented last night. You saw player rep Curtis Granderson's statement, and...
Derek Jeter played in his 2,401st game tonight, tying Mickey Mantle for most by a Yankee in franchise history.
The Orioles tied their season high with their fifth consecutive win. They also did it May 21-26.
The 12 runs tonight matched their season high set July 26 at Toronto.
Nolan Reimold is batting .379 (11-for-29) with two triples, two homers and six RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak.
Matt Wieters is batting .440 (11-for-25) during his seven-game hitting streak.
J.J. Hardy was...
The Orioles certainly seemed to hit the right tone in how they honored Mike Flanagan last night.
There was a moment of silence before the game and the video tribute after the first inning was emotional and touching. The "Flanny" patch on their right sleeves sure seemed a proper tribute also along with seeing No. 46 on the right-field scoreboard and front of the press box.
I am probably the last person anyone would expect to say anything good about the Yankees, but when they stood outside of...
Heading into this weekend's games, the Orioles are just 1-9 on the year against New York.
The stats, to no surprise, are pretty one-sided as well. The Yankees have a team batting average of .318 and have recorded 28 doubles, five triples, 15 homers and scored 82 runs against O's pitching in the season series.
The Orioles ERA against New York is 6.46 while the Yankees staff has an ERA of 2.73 against the Birds.
The Orioles are batting just .231 in those 10 games with 18 doubles, no triples...
Tomorrow's scheduled day-night doubleheader with the Yankees has been postponed due to expected bad weather related to the arrival of Hurricane Irene.
The 1:05 p.m. game will be made up on Sept. 8 at a time to be determined. The nightcap will be played as part of a split-admission doubleheader at 7:35 p.m. on Sunday. Obviously, the first game Sunday will go off at the normal 1:35 p.m. time.
Tickets dated Aug. 27 at 7:05 p.m. will only be accepted at the 7:35 p.m. game on Sunday....
Matt Wieters hit a three-run homer off Yankees reliever Luis Ayala in the bottom of the sixth inning.
It's been that kind of night.
Wieters has 14 homers and 50 RBIs this season.
Alex Rodriguez hit a solo homer off Tommy Hunter in the top of the seventh, and Nick Swisher just added a two-run shot. Still no outs and pitching coach Rick Adair is visiting the mound.
Orioles 12, Yankees 4.
Swisher's ball is the 57th to land on Eutaw Street, and the 33rd by an opponent. Estimated distance:...
After consulting with Major League Baseball and the National Weather Service, tomorrow's scheduled day-night doubleheader between the Orioles and Yankees has been postponed due to expected bad weather as a result of Hurricane Irene. Tomorrow's 1:05 p.m. game will be made up on September 8 at a time that will be announced at a later date. Tomorrow's 7:05 p.m. game will be played as part of a split admission doubleheader at 7:35 p.m. this Sunday, August 28.
This Sunday's doubleheader will...
The Orioles battered Yankees starter A.J. Burnett in the second inning.
Mark Reynolds hit his 30th home run with one out in the second, and the Orioles strung together four straight doubles from Ryan Adams, Nolan Reimold, Matt Angle and Robert Andino.
J.J. Hardy followed with his 25th home run - breaking an 0-for-29 streak against the Yankees - and Nick Markakis reached on Burnett's fielding error.
The Orioles led 6-0 and nobody was warming in the Yankees' bullpen.
Reynolds is the first...
I never expected the New York Yankees to provide a lasting image from tonight's tribute to Mike Flanagan.
The entire Yankees team stood outside its dugout, many players with caps in hand, while highlights and photos of Flanagan were shown on the video board in center field. They applauded, along with the Orioles and their fans, at the conclusion before heading back to the bench.
The Orioles pay tribute to Mike Flanagan
It reminded me of the night Cal Ripken Jr. voluntarily ended his...
Center fielder Adam Jones is still experiencing discomfort in his chest when he swings a bat. He's feeling better after taking yesterday off, but manager Buck Showalter wants to give him an extra day of rest.
A postponement tomorrow would give him more time to heal.
First baseman Chris Davis, rehabbing his sore shoulder in Sarasota, was pain-free today while performing stretching exercises. He still hasn't done any baseball-related activities.
Second baseman Brian Roberts participated in...
For the Yankees:
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Jorge Posada DH
Russell Martin C
Brett Gardner LF
A.J. Burnett RHP
J.J. Hardy is batting .378 (14-for-37) with a home run, two RBIs and eight runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak, but he's 0-for-28 in six games against the Yankees this season.
Manager Buck Showalter spoke about Mike Flanagan before today's game.
"It was pretty appropriate that Friday night...
Courtesy of a tweet from O's lefty Zach Britton (@zbritton), here's the patch that the Orioles will wear on their right jersey sleeves for the remainder of the season in memory of Mike Flanagan, the former pitcher, coach, club executive and MASN broadcaster who died Wednesday.
The death of Mike Flanagan, it seems, has impacted different Orioles players in different ways. Some didn't know the former Oriole player very well. Others had several interactions with him.
Manager Buck Showalter pointed out today that Flanagan did not seek players out in the clubhouse but was always there if a player sought his counsel or advice or just wanted to talk.
Catcher Matt Wieters is one of the players that did spend some time with Flanagan.
"It's hard because it comes as such...
Adam Jones said the soreness in his chest is not yet fully gone and he is not in tonight's starting lineup against the Yankees.
"It's not feeling comfortable right now. It's feeling better than it did, but I'd say in another day, hopefully I'll feel better," he said.
Jones was out of the lineup for Thursday's win in Minnesota and did not take part in any pregame work, either.
"Nothing. I just watched a good game. Today, hopefully, I'll watch another good game," Jones said.
Jones...



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