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And so it continues ...

May 18, 2011, 6:26pm

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The Orioles loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning, but they couldn't score against Yankees left-hander Boone Logan. Logan replaced Luis Ayala with the sacks full and struck out Luke Scott. He fell behind, 2-0, to Matt Wieters, who swung at the next pitch and flied to right. If it's me, I'm taking on 2-0, but what do I know? First baseman Mark Teixeira kept the game tied with a lunging catch of Alex Rodriguez's wild throw as Vladimir Guerrero reached on an infield...

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After holding their own with Boston and Tampa, can the O's take down NY?

May 17, 2011, 9:02pm

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After holding their own with Boston and Tampa, can the O's take down NY?

The Orioles have won two of three series this year against Tampa Bay, the current American League East leader. They won their first series of the year versus Boston. They are 21-21 against the AL East since Buck Showalter took over as manager. But if they really wanted to get their fans' attention they may need to do something else - beat the Yankees. The Orioles are 7-6 this season versus Tampa and Boston but are 0-4 against New York and went just 3-15 against the Yanks last year. They...

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Sweet 16 for Schoop plus Machado update

May 18, 2011, 9:43am

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The date was April 29. That was the last time Manny Machado went to the disabled list. Schoop has made 14 errors already, but has shown a strong arm. As for Machado, who has not played since May 5 with a left knee injury, it now looks like the club is targeting late this month for his return to the diamond. That is longer than the original four-to-seven days the Orioles hoped for, but I am told there is no serious injury here or nothing new from the original diagnosis. The knee has just...

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Premature end of promising career broke heart of "Dr. Longball"

May 16, 2011, 8:38am

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Premature end of promising career broke heart of "Dr. Longball"

The only regret Ken Dixon has about his baseball life is the way it ended: with a mysterious shoulder ailment that short-circuited what was shaping up to be a promising major league career. Dixon went 26-28 from 1984-87 with the Orioles before being traded to Seattle in the December 1987 deal that brought pitcher Mike Morgan to Baltimore. The right-hander was primarily used as a starter, though he also pitched in relief, recording five saves in his final season as an Oriole. What brought his...

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Orioles to host nearly 20,000 youth for special events this homestand

May 18, 2011, 9:18am

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The Orioles will host approximately 20,000 youth at three special events during the homestand that starts today. Scout Night, Little League Day and Field Trip Day will bring thousands of kids to Oriole Park to enjoy special activities surrounding the games. Scout Night on May 21 will reward local Boy Scouts; Little League Day on May 22 will give youth baseball and softball teams the opportunity to parade around the warning track prior to the game; Field Trip Day on May 26 will provide students...

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Anthony Amobi: As O's near the quarter-pole, is .500 within reach?

May 18, 2011, 7:09am

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Anthony Amobi: As O's near the quarter-pole, is .500 within reach?

The question on my mind - and a lot of fans' minds - is this: Can the Orioles finish at or above .500? As we're close to the one-quarter mark of the 2011 (unofficially) season, there have been a lot of ups and downs with this team. We all know the Orioles have struggled since the end of the 1990s and this year is centered with focusing on the development of the young arms, but also to some respect - wins, losses and being competitive. As of May 18, there is some good and bad with the 2011...

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Roster moves coming (updated)

May 17, 2011, 3:17pm

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The Orioles are expected to place first baseman Derrek Lee and infielder Cesar Izturis on the disabled list before tomorrow night's game against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Brandon Snyder and Troy Patton, summoned from Triple-A Norfolk, will take their places on the 25-man roster. Lee has a strained left oblique. Izturis has nerve irritation in his right hand that's causing two of his fingers to go numb. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed the decision to place Izturis on the disabled list...

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Orioles lineup missing Roberts and Lee (game postponed)

May 17, 2011, 1:09pm

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First baseman Derrek Lee remains day-to-day with a strained left oblique. He hasn't gone on the disabled list, but I'm told Brandon Snyder just walked into the clubhouse. Second baseman Brian Roberts isn't starting tonight because he's 8-for-47 (.170) lifetime against knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Luke Scott LF Mark Reynolds 3B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Jake Fox 1B Zach Britton LHP Update:...

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Heath Bintliff: Ranking the pitchers in the Orioles Hall of Fame

May 16, 2011, 11:18am

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Based off a couple comments from my previous post about Jeremy Guthrie, I decided to revisit the great Orioles pitchers, more specifically, the pitchers that have been voted into the Orioles Hall of Fame. Of the pitchers in the O's Hall of Fame, I have included those who spent a significant percentage of their Orioles career as starters. The lone exception will be Hoyt Wilhelm, who made only 43 starts over his four-plus years in Baltimore, but the reasons for that will become apparent. I am...

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Fan predictions of impending doom came true

May 16, 2011, 8:04pm

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Fan predictions of impending doom came true

One thing that struck me a bit as the game with Boston wore on Monday night was the feeling of impending doom around Birdland. Checking out posting on Twitter and taking phone calls on my radio show last night in the late innings, it seemed most were predicting the Orioles would blow this game. Those turned out to be right, of course, as the bullpen gave up 10 hits and eight runs over just 3 1/3 innings in losing 8-7 to Boston. Unacceptable, unbelievable, can't happen, say whatever you want...

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Quality start not good enough for Arrieta

May 16, 2011, 9:28am

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Quality start not good enough for Arrieta

After throwing six strong innings yesterday against the division-leading Rays and earning his third win in his last four starts, Jake Arrieta could have given himself a nice big pat on the back. He'd allowed just two runs on four hits to one of the hottest teams in baseball. He'd struck out seven Rays, earned his third straight quality start and picked up his fifth win, tying him for the Orioles' team lead. Following a day like that, I'd say Arrieta would have been well within his right...

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A closer look at Chris Tillman's season

May 15, 2011, 11:05am

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Here is my take on Orioles' right-hander Chris Tillman, who is 2-3 with an ERA of 6.15 over seven starts and faces Boston tonight. He has been terrible, but in just two starts. He has pitched pretty well in five of his seven outings this year and that gets lost in the debate when fans start talking about Tillman. Tillman gave up 14 of his 23 runs this year in two starts against New York and Kansas City. Did you realize his record is 2-1 and ERA is 2.86 in his five other starts? And, by the...

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A few pregame notes

May 16, 2011, 11:15am

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The Orioles were 3-25 against the Boston Red Sox, including 2-10 at home, in 28 games from July 12, 2008 and April 24, 2010. In the last 19 meetings since April 25, 2010, the Orioles are 11-8 against the Red Sox, including 7-5 at home and 4-3 at Fenway Park. Since B.J. Ryan allowed a three-run walk-off homer to David Ortiz on June 2, 2005, the Orioles are 12-37 at Fenway Park and have lost 18 of their last 23 on Yawkey Way. The rotation has recorded six consecutive quality starts, posting a...

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Orioles lineup against Red Sox

May 16, 2011, 11:40am

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If the weather allows the Orioles to play the Red Sox tonight at Fenway Park, manager Buck Showalter will trot out the following lineup: Brian Roberts 2B Nick Markakis RF Derrek Lee 1B Vladimir Guerrero DH Luke Scott LF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 3B J.J. Hardy SS Chris Tillman RHP

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Matusz and Tillman take their turns

May 16, 2011, 5:13am

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It took much longer than I expected, but I finally made it home last night. Actually, it was past midnight, so I made it home this morning. I'll be heading to Frederick later today to watch Brian Matusz pitch in his first injury rehab game. The memories will come flooding back. And hopefully, that's the only flooding that takes place, since the forecast includes storms the next five days. I wonder if the Orioles have a backup plan in case Matusz's start gets washed away. The last time I...

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After sweep of Yankees, Boston welcomes the Birds to Fenway tonight

May 16, 2011, 11:00am

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After sweep of Yankees, Boston welcomes the Birds to Fenway tonight

After winning a series against one red-hot American League East team over the weekend, the Orioles begin a series against another one tonight in Boston. The Orioles won the last two on the road versus Tampa Bay to take that series. The Rays entered the series with the Orioles with the majors best record since April 11 at 21-7. Boston completed a three-game road sweep of the Yankees last night and has now won six of its last eight and is 9-5 over its previous 14 games. Since beginning the year...

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Is the Orioles' offense starting to come around?

May 15, 2011, 8:40am

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It has only been five games. We've thought before this year that the Orioles' offense was starting to show signs of life. Maybe this time it is for real. They are not exactly mashing the ball, but the Orioles have produced 10 hits or more in four of the last five games. They have 55 hits and a team average of .293 in the stretch, even including being shutout on Friday night. The offense the last five games: Tuesday versus Seattle: 20-for-53, seven runs, win Wednesday versus Seattle:...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

May 15, 2011, 6:38am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Mark Reynolds have moved up to eighth in the lineup today. That's what a home run will do for you. For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Nick Markakis RF Derrek Lee 1B Vladimir Guerrero DH Luke Scott LF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 3B J.J. Hardy SS Jake Arrieta RHP For the Rays: Fuld LF Zobrist 2B Damon DH Longoria 3B Joyce RF Upton CF Kotchman 1B E. Johnson SS Shoppach C Sonnanstine RHP

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Reflections on Harmon Killebrew's career

May 14, 2011, 7:19am

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Reflections on Harmon Killebrew's career

Harmon Killebrew ranks 11th on the all-time home run list with 573 home runs, and, had it not been for at least three injury-plagued seasons, Killebrew would have been among the elite players in the 600-home run club. "I never think about it that way because I was so fortunate to be playing baseball for as long as I did,'' Killebrew said during a spring-training interview in Fort Myers, Fla., his final day in a Minnesota Twins uniform. Killebrew, 74, who started his career with the...

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No offense, but ...

May 14, 2011, 8:34am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have scored in just one of their last 23 innings - two runs total - dating back to the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against Seattle. They're batting .215 (17-for-79) with one extra-base hit and only four batters advancing beyond second base during that span. The pitchers, meanwhile, have posted a 1.95 ERA in those 23 innings. The rotation has recorded four straight quality starts, positing a 1.86 ERA. Brian Roberts is in a 2-for-35 slump, or a...