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Updates on Mummey and Klein with Joe Jordan (plus Aberdeen note)

June 19, 2010, 10:17am

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Updates on Mummey and Klein with Joe Jordan (plus Aberdeen note)

The latest Orioles draft pick to agree to terms is fourth-round pick Trent Mummey, a lefty hitting outfielder from Auburn that was taken with the 118th overall selection. Mummey is expected to take his physical in Baltimore on Monday and, if all goes well there as expected, he will then officially sign and soon after join the Aberdeen IronBirds. A Baltimore Sun report said Mummey was signed to a $252,000 bonus. "It was a slot signing," O's scouting director Joe Jordan said. "We feel...

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Some draft talk with Joe Jordan

June 16, 2010, 1:22pm

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It's been a little over a week since the 2010 MLB draft and the projections have already been rolling in. One player right in the heat of things is O's first-round pick Manny Machado. Everyone believes this kid has what it takes to be a talented Major League player, especially O's Director of Scouting Joe Jordan. Jim Hunter talks with Joe Jordan about Manny Machado and the O's 2010 draft

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Two-strike approach

June 19, 2010, 7:22am

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When I hear the term "two-strike approach" I think of a batter and how they want to protect the plate and swing at anything close when the count is 0 and 2. But maybe O's pitchers need a better "two-strike approach." The stats say the O's hurlers are among the worst in AL when the count is 0-2. Worst batting average against, 0-2 count: .227 - Oakland .205 - Orioles .204 - Minnesota Only Oakland gives up a higher batting average this year on an 0-2 pitch than the O's. The Yankees...

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A blown lead and second guessing Wieters

June 18, 2010, 9:16pm

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A blown lead and second guessing Wieters

Well, it's official. The Orioles have now lost more games when leading after eight innings in just 67 games this year then they did in all 162 games last year. They are 14-5 this season when leading after eight in blowing tonight's 2-1 lead heading to the last of the ninth. Last year, they were 55-4 when leading after eight. The Orioles have the worst save percentage in the AL now at 47.8 percent. They have saved 11 games in 23 chances. Only four teams in the league are under 68...

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O's pitchers among worst supported

June 18, 2010, 7:27pm

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It should come as no suprise that of the seven pitchers in the AL getting the worst run support, three start for the Orioles. Here are the seven getting the worst support in the league. This is for the run support average over nine innings. 2.38 - Kevin Millwood, O's 2.56 - Dallas Braden, Oak 2.93 - Zack Greinke, KC 3.02 - Ben Sheets, Oak 3.24 - Gavin Floyd, CWS 3.28 - Jeremy Guthrie, O's 3.36 - Brian Matusz, O's The O's starting pitching ERA this year is now up to 5.11. On May 19 it...

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Five 2010 draft picks make debuts as IronBirds win opener

June 18, 2010, 6:21pm

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Five 2010 draft picks make debuts as IronBirds win opener

The Aberdeen IronBirds began their ninth season of play in the New York-Penn League tonight with a win in the season opener, 5-2 at home vs. Hudson Valley. The IronBirds used six extra-base hits and a three-pitcher, three-hitter to send 6,671 fans home happy from Ripken Stadium. Starting pitcher Justin Anderson got the win allowing just one hit, a solo homer, over six innings. T.R. Keating pitched two scoreless and Brian Parker gave up a run in the ninth. L.J. Hoes began his rehab...

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Shorebirds will host the 2011 All-Star game

June 18, 2010, 5:25pm

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Shorebirds will host the 2011 All-Star game

The Delmarva Shorebirds have announced that they will host the 2011 South Atlantic League All-Star Game on June 21, 2011 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. "We are extremely excited to host the 2011 All-Star Game, and to showcase Arthur W. Perdue Stadium and Delmarva's attractions to the rest of the league," said General Manager Chris Bitters. "We're also excited to partner with Perdue and use this opportunity to highlight the importance of the three local food banks. This partnership is...

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The amazing story of O's minor leaguer Lance West

June 17, 2010, 7:38pm

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The amazing story of O's minor leaguer Lance West

Even the most diehard observer of the Orioles minor leagues may not know his name. That's okay with Lance West. And this will probably be a real good season for him with Aberdeen this summer even if he doesn't get one hit. Because, for the first time in his life, he'll be playing baseball with sight in both eyes. "I was blind in my left eye, my dominant eye. I had a rough season last year, so I went to see a doctor and found out I had a lazy eye I was born with and it never...

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It's not all bad right now

June 18, 2010, 11:23am

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From the O's good news department as they get set to begin a series in San Diego tonight, four of the young pitchers are throwing well right now. Brian Matusz, who starts on the mound tonight at Petco Park, and Jake Arrieta have pitched to a ERA of 2.70 over their last five combined starts. After going through a four-start stretch where his ERA was 9.50, Matusz has pitched to an ERA of just 2.66 over his last three starts and pitched a career-high eight innings in his last outing vs. the...

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5th Annual Brian's Baseball Bash still on

June 18, 2010, 12:20pm

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5th Annual Brian's Baseball Bash still on

A handful of you have been asking about this year's Brian's Baseball Bash - With B-Rob struggling with injuries, is the Bash still on? With the closure of the ESPN Zone, where will they hold it this year? All valid questions - that now appear to have answers. According to the Community Calendar on Orioles.com, Brian's Baseball Bash is still on and scheduled for Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This year's event will take place at the ESPN Zone-concept similar Dave and Busters in...

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Flying under the radar in the minors

June 17, 2010, 3:57pm

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I decided to put together a list of some minor league players that are enjoying good seasons with mostly little fanfare. They are flying a bit under the radar right now. Some may be considered prospects, others may not, but all seem to be doing well on the field this summer. Armando Gabino: The 26-year-old righty was claimed off waivers from Minnesota and is 4-0, 2.62 at Norfolk. His last four appearances have come as a starter. The league has hit just .218 off him and right-handed...

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Arrieta breaks trend

June 16, 2010, 4:35am

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When Jake Arrieta won his Major League debut on June 10 against the Yankees he became the latest pitching prospect to come up to the Orioles from the minors and enjoy instant success. But when he followed it up with a win in San Francisco to improve to (2-0), he broke a trend by winning his first two big league starts. Last season Brad Bergesen, Jason Berken, David Hernandez, Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz all made their major league debuts for the Orioles. Bergesen, Berken, Hernandez and...

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A take on Bobby Valentine

June 17, 2010, 6:41am

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Some people have read the few public comments Bobby Valentine has made about his interview for the Orioles manager's job and read those comments to say he has little interest in the job. I don't see it that way. I see where he said this job would be a "big challenge" and that the "Orioles standings don't look like they will turn around very quickly." What I didn't read or hear or see him or Andy MacPhail say is that he is not interested in the job or is withdrawing his name from...

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Notes and stats from the series finale at San Fran

June 16, 2010, 3:33pm

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Notes and stats from the series finale at San Fran

Another day where the Orioles got few clutch hits, left many on base and lost. San Fran beat the Birds 6-3 on Wednesday as the Orioles still have won just two series all year. The O's had 11 hits, all singles, and left 13 men on base. They are 2-18-2 in series on the year. Other notes from the O's 48th loss: Sit down when you are looking at these numbers: The Orioles have now lost 17 of 20 and 19 of their last 23. They are 6-24 over the last 30 games. After beginning the year 2-16,...

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IronBirds announce their weekend pitching rotation

June 16, 2010, 1:21pm

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IronBirds announce their weekend pitching rotation

Earlier this week, Aberdeen IronBirds manager Gary Kendall said Justin Anderson could be his opening night starting pitcher on Friday, but he was not for certain at that point. Today, it has been confirmed that Anderson will get the ball on Friday night at 7:35 p.m. when the Birds host Hudson Valley at Ripken Stadium. Anderson was drafted in the 24th round last June by the O's. He spent the majority of last season with the Bluefield Orioles going 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA and 34 strikeouts in...

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Orioles player Q&A's canceled

June 16, 2010, 11:48am

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With the official closing of the ESPN Zone in Baltimore, the schedule of O's events to take place there this summer has been canceled as well. The Baltimore Sun covered the restaurant's closing in an article you can read here. In the article you'll read that ESPN Zone's parent company, Walt Disney Co. made the decision to close five of the chain's seven locations recently, with Chicago, New York, Las Vegas and Washington D.C.'s locations meeting the same fate as the Inner Harbor...

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Where in the Yard? (Updated w/Answer)

June 14, 2010, 7:06am

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Welcome back for another weekly 'Where in the Yard?' here in the Orioles Buzz. While the O's have taken flight from Baltimore to head out on a road trip, we'll return to Oriole Park to see how well you know your own back Yard. Simply take a look at the photo below and let us know what the item is and where it's located in or around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Good Luck O's fans! Update: Brandt (O's fan) was the first one to guess this week's image correctly, followed then by Zevi...

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Draft picks Nowak and Oliveira set for Aberdeen start

June 16, 2010, 5:59am

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Draft picks Nowak and Oliveira set for Aberdeen start

For some players recently taken in the First-Year Player Draft, life can move pretty fast these days. They were drafted last week, signed quickly and now head to a strange town to meet new teammates and begin life as a pro in their new organizations. Of the nine 2010 draft picks on the Aberdeen IronBirds roster right now, Jeremy Nowak and Joe Oliveira are the highest drafted picks currently with the team. Nowak, a switch-hitting outfielder, was taken in Round 13 out of Division II Mount...

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Mychal Givens update

June 16, 2010, 10:54am

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Shortstop Mychal Givens, the Orioles second-round draft pick last June, underwent surgery on his left thumb last week and will miss the rest of this season. It was expected that Givens would be out several weeks due to the procedure. Now the plan is for him to begin some rehab around mid August and likely go to the O's instructional league workouts in September. The 20-year-old Givens was playing at extended spring training this year before being sent to the Delmarva Shorebirds. He got...

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Today's lineups

June 16, 2010, 9:58am

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For the Orioles: LF Corey Patterson 3B Miguel Tejada RF Nick Markakis 1B Luke Scott CF Adam Jones 2B Scott Moore C Craig Tatum SS Cesar Izturis RHP Jeremy Guthrie For the Giants: LF Andres Torres 2B Freddy Sanchez 1B Aubrey Huff SS Juan Uribe 3B Pablo Sandoval C Bengie Molina RF Nate Schierholtz CF Aaron Rowand RHP Tim Lincecum