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New season, new site

April 07, 2010, 5:03am

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I'm sure you've noticed by now that MASNsports.com has received a face lift in the wake of the new baseball season. We've made a lot of changes - but hopefully ones that will make things easier and more enjoyable for you, the readers. Along with the new look, we've updated the system we use to publish entries, which won't mean a lot of changes to the articles from your side, but if you're looking for your answer in the comments section of this week's 'Where in the Yard?' you won't...

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Millwood talks about his start

April 07, 2010, 4:28am

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After a scoring change, credit Carl Crawford with a game-winning double. Here are some post-game quotes from Kevin Millwood to round out your evening: "Physically, I felt really good, felt like I was throwing the ball where I wanted to for the most part," he said. "Late, I started to get the ball up a little bit. It was decent, but to throw that many pitches and only get 15 outs, I've got to do a little better than that." Millwood said he was "a little disappointed" to only go...

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Where there's a Will...

April 07, 2010, 4:27am

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I mentioned last night that Will Ohman and Mike Gonzalez were the only Orioles standing at their lockers after reporters entered the clubhouse. For the sake of accuracy, Ohman was sitting down. The media flocked to Gonzalez, of course, since he blew the save. Nobody wants to talk to the guy who retired both batters he faced in the seventh inning. Yawn. I was smart enough to interview Ohman before the game, though it mostly was due to a running joke we shared throughout spring training. Ohman...

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Taking the heat

April 07, 2010, 4:10am

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Two players stood at their lockers as reporters were allowed inside the clubhouse: Will Ohman and Mike Gonzalez. Gonzalez, wearing an ice pack on his left shoulder, didn't hide in the trainers room or the players lounge. He knew that the media wanted him and he took the heat. "I felt really good. I felt the best I felt all spring. Just didn't go my way," he said. "My stuff was good, arm action was good. Just missed a couple pitches, left a couple pitches up. You got bases loaded,...

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The Orioles' Opening Day stats

April 06, 2010, 9:56am

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I've put together some stats to see how the Orioles players have fared in their careers on Opening Day. Right-hander Kevin Millwood will make his 7th career Opening Day start tonight. He is 2-4, 3.34 in previous openers. Last year, Millwood and Texas whipped Cleveland and Cliff Lee 9-1 in the opener as Millwood allowed just one run over seven innings. Millwood's Opening Day starts: 2003 - Philly at Fla: 6IP, 4H, 3R, 2ER, 1BB, 4K 2004 - Philly at Pitt: 6IP, 7H, 2R-ER, 0BB, 4K 2006 - Tex...

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The Opening Day lineup

April 06, 2010, 9:41am

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Brian Roberts 2B Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott DH Matt Wieters C Felix Pie LF Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS Kevin Millwood RHP Manager Dave Trembley was asked earlier today whether he's confident that Mike Gonzalez will turn it up once the lights come on and the games count. "Well, he's the closer," Trembley replied. "He's going to get the opportunity to save the games. If it's a save situation, he's going to pitch and I'm confident that he's going...

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Post-game notes: Coming up short vs. Tampa

April 06, 2010, 7:16pm

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Post-game notes: Coming up short vs. Tampa

In suffering the blown save in the last of the 9th in Tampa's 4-3 win over the Orioles Tuesday, four of the five batters he faced reached vs. Mike Gonzalez. He threw 15 pitches, seven for strikes and gave up two runs in 1/3 of an inning. Up until the 9th, the O's pen worked three scoreless innings and Tampa was 1 for 9 vs. the pen. The Orioles fall to 35-22 all-time in openers. They lost on Opening Day for just the 3rd time in the last 11 games. They are 8-9 when opening on the road, now...

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Heartbreak in Tampa

April 06, 2010, 6:32pm

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The bottom of the ninth set up nicely for new O's closer Mike Gonzalez. Tampa had the bottom of the lineup coming up. But Gonzalez gave up a two-run single to Carl Crawford with the bases loaded and one out as Tampa stole the game from the Birds 4-3 on Opening Night at the Trop. The O's offense had to rely on three solo homers on the night. The Birds just could not get the clutch hit to break this game before the ninth. They went 1 for 12 tonight with runners in scoring position, but...

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Two birds with one stone

April 06, 2010, 6:25pm

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Never has that clichÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â© seemed as gruesome as it does when you say it in Birdland.... But in any case, you can take care of two O's items in one swoop with the new exclusive T-shirts from the Right Side Foundation. Nick and Christina Markakis's Right Side Foundation has announced a limited edition T-shirt sale to raise money for the right fielder's charitable foundation and the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation. The orange Under Armour Tech T-shirts sport the Right Side...

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Not-so-great Gonzo

April 06, 2010, 6:18pm

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Mike Gonzalez struck out Pat Burrell on a 93 mph fastball to start the ninth inning. I guess he does turn it up once the lights are on. Maybe that only applies to his velocity. Sean Rodriguez singled and pinch-hitter Kelly Shoppach doubled to put runners on second and third - the ball coming within a few inches of clearing the fence for a walk-off home run. Gonzalez walked Jason Bartlett intentionally to load the bases, and Carl Crawford singled to right to score two runs. Rays 4, Orioles...

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Tuesday baseball: Yankees at Orioles

April 03, 2010, 6:46pm

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Game Preview Yankees (83-48) at Orioles (54-78) Despite a tough schedule coming up, the Orioles hope that September will be a better month for them than August was. The O's finished the month playing and pitching a little better and won six of the final 12 games in the month. But overall, the Orioles lost 20 of 30 games in August. Tonight they begin September by hosting the Yankees in game two of a three-game series. David Hernandez (4-6, 4.24) will pitch vs. the Yankees A.J. Burnett...

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Minor League transactions (and updates)

April 03, 2010, 6:45pm

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There were a flurry of roster moves made today around the O's farm system. OF Dave Krynzel from Bowie to Norfolk OF Ambiorix Concepcion from Bowie to Norfolk IF Miguel Abreu to Bowie inactive list IF Paco Figueroa to Bowie inactive list OF Danny Figueroa to Bowie inactive list RHP Zach Clark from Frederick to Norfolk OF Matt Angle from Frederick to Bowie IF Pedro Florimon from Frederick to Bowie RHP Brian Parker from Frederick to Bowie IF Brandon Waring from Frederick to Bowie LHP Brett...

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MacPhail on Matusz, Tillman and Bergesen

April 03, 2010, 6:44pm

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MacPhail on Matusz, Tillman and Bergesen

O's manager Dave Trembley today said he expected Brian Matusz and Chris Tillman to each make "three starts maximum" before being shut down for the remainder of this season. O's president Andy MacPhail also spoke about limiting appearances and innings for the rookie pitchers. "With Brian you have to remember this is his first year of pro experience. He doesn't have the innings built up that even Chris Tillman or Berken or Hernandez have that have been pitching professionally. You...

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Tonight's pitchers: Hernandez vs. Burnett

April 03, 2010, 6:43pm

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Tonight's pitchers: Hernandez vs. Burnett

RHP David Hernandez (4-6, 4.24) tonight makes his 14th start of the season, his 7th at home and his 2nd of the year vs. New York. Hernandez did not get a decision in his last start vs. Cleveland when he gave up two runs over six innings. Hernandez, 2009 season: In July: 2-0, 2.45 in four starts In August: 1-4, 5.83 in six starts Right-handed batters hit .283 off Hernandez while lefties bat .271 and he gives up an average of just .156 when pitching with runners in scoring position. The...

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A bomb, but the warehouse is safe

April 03, 2010, 6:41pm

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Luke Scott hit a huge three-run homer, it was a bomb, but it didn't hit the Warehouse in case you were wondering. He hit it 412 feet down the right-field line onto Eutaw Street, but it would have needed to go 439 feet to reach the Warehouse. Still, off the bat it made you wonder, that was crushed. The three-run shot off A.J. Burnett in the fifth, gave the O's a 6-5 lead. It was Scott's 21st homer of the year. It was the 52nd homer in Camden Yards history onto Eutaw Street and the 22nd...

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Will Adam Jones...

April 03, 2010, 6:40pm

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ever learn to hit the cutoff man. This is September and he is still making that basic mistake. It just happened on A-Rod's RBI single in the sixth. Jones, with no shot to get a speedy runner at the plate, overthrew the cutoff man by 10 feet, allowing A-Rod to practically walk into second. You wonder how mistakes like these happen time and time again. It could have been very damaging in a close game. Fortunately for the O's, Chris Ray struck out Posada and that play didn't hurt the team...

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Jones update

April 03, 2010, 6:39pm

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Adam Jones, lifted for a pinch runner in the bottom of the sixth, left the game with a sprained left ankle. The O's have tied their season high tonight, giving up five homers. The Yankees have tied their season high, hitting five homers. It's the fourth time they have hit five in a game.

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Yankees use the longball to beat O's, 9-6

April 03, 2010, 6:37pm

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Yankees use the longball to beat O's, 9-6

A-Rod didn't homer. Neither did Derek Jeter. Or Johnny Damon or Mark Teixeria. Still the New York Yankees hit five homers in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Orioles in front of 25,782 at Camden Yards. The game had ties and lead changes like a basketball game. Luke Scott's 412-foot, three-run homer gave the Orioles a 6-5 lead in the 5th. It was the 52nd homer in O's Park history to reach Eutaw Street. Amber Theoharis interviews Luke Scott about the Birds' 9-6 loss But after Alex...

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Post-game Notes: Yanks hit five out in win over O's

April 03, 2010, 6:31pm

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Post-game Notes: Yanks hit five out in win over O's

Bronx Bombers - There were seven homers hit in the game - five by New York. The Yankees five homers tied their season high. They last did it August 23rd at Boston. This is their fourth, five-homer game of the year. New York, which has hit at least one homer in 105 of their 132 games, leads the Majors with 207 homers. They are on pace for a franchise-record 250. The back-to-back homers by Nick Swisher and Eric Hinske in the 7th gave NY a 9-6 lead. It's the 14th time on the year NY has...

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Series finale at The Yard: Yankees vs. O's

April 03, 2010, 6:30pm

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Series finale at The Yard: Yankees vs. O's

Game Preview Yankees (84-48) at Orioles (54-79) After back-to-back losses at Camden Yards, the Orioles need a win tonight at 7:05 p.m. vs. New York to avoid a three-game sweep by the Yankees. Jason Berken (4-11, 6.33) pitches for the Orioles vs. CC Sabathia (15-7, 3.56). New York has two three-game sweeps over the O's already this year, both at Yankee Stadium. Game Preview Yankees (84-48) at Orioles (54-79) After back-to-back losses at Camden Yards, the Orioles need a win tonight at 7:05...