The sixth inning proves pivotal as the Orioles fall at New York

The sixth inning proves pivotal as the Orioles fall at New York
It was one inning in one game, but it was pivotal tonight. In the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium, the Orioles failed to maximize a rally. Meanwhile, the Yankees took advantage of a rally of their own. It led to another O's loss, this one 7-1 to New York. The Orioles have dropped three straight games, scoring just four runs in that span. The Birds fall to 2-3 on this road trip after a 2-0 start and to 53-39 for the season. The Orioles were down 3-0 and Yankees starter Nathan Eovaldi had thrown...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees have to be considered sellers at deadline

Opposite dugout: Yankees have to be considered sellers at deadline
Manager: Joe Girardi (9th season) Record: 45-46 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: SS Didi Gregorius (.299 average, 11 HR, 41 RBIs); RF Carlos Beltran (.297 average, 19 HR, 58 RBIs); SP Nathan Eovaldi (7-6, 5.11 ERA); RP Aroldis Chapman (3-0, 2.30 ERA, 18 saves); RP Andrew Miller (5-1, 1.34 ERA). Season series vs. Orioles: 2-4 Pitching probables: July 18: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Ivan Nova, 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 19: RHP Vance Worley vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi, 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 20: RHP Yovani...
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With home runs aplenty, is there any pitching in the AL East?

With home runs aplenty, is there any pitching in the AL East?
We know there is hitting aplenty in the American League East, but can any of the contenders pitch? The Blue Jays won the AL home run title and the division last season. This season, the Orioles led the majors in home runs while Toronto is fourth and Boston sixth. The Red Sox lead the AL in runs with 369. The Orioles are third and the Blue Jays tied for sixth. The Red Sox have the highest average (.291) and on-base percentage (.357). So while there's plenty of hitting, there is a common thread...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees still searching for consistency

Opposite dugout: Yankees still searching for consistency
Manager: Joe Girardi (9th season) Record: 25-28 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.281 average, .342 on-base percentage); RF Carlos Beltran (12 HR, 51 hits); RHP Nathan Eovaldi (6-2, 3.71 ERA); LHP Andrew Miller (6 saves, 1.25 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: June 3: RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASNJune 4: RHP Ivan Nova vs. RHP Tyler Wilson, 7:15 p.m., FOXJune 5: LHP CC Sabathia vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 1:35 p.m., MASN Inside the...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees make first trip to Baltimore with offensive woes

Opposite dugout: Yankees make first trip to Baltimore with offensive woes
Manager: Joe Girardi (9th season) Record: 8-15 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 2B Starlin Castro (.314/.352/.500 with 12 RBIs), C Brian McCann (.262/.360/.415), DH Alex Rodriguez (5 HR, 12 RBIs), RHP Masahiro Tanaka (1-0, 2.87), LHP Andrew Miller (0.00 ERA with 5 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (9-10 in 2015) Pitching probables: May 3: RHP Luis Severino vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 4: LHP CC Sabathia vs. Tyler Wilson, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 5: RHP Masahiro Tanaka vs....
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One man's memory of George Steinbrenner

One man's memory of George Steinbrenner
You've probably heard that George Steinbrenner passed away this morning at the age of 80. I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts from being able to meet and interview him over the years to just being able to hear how he impacted so many people's lives, including my own. I met Mr. Steinbrenner some 20 years ago, first as a player and then as a broadcaster. He was always nice, respectful, and down to earth. He always made me feel better about myself after spending some time...
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One man's memory of George Steinbrenner

One man's memory of George Steinbrenner
You've probably heard that George Steinbrenner passed away this morning at the age of 80. I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts from being able to meet and interview him over the years to just being able to hear how he impacted so many people's lives, including my own. I met Mr. Steinbrenner some 20 years ago, first as a player and then as a broadcaster. He was always nice, respectful, and down to earth. He always made me feel better about myself after spending some time...
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This is not your father's American League East

This is not your father's American League East
As any fan of the Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays or Tampa Bay Rays could tell you, and perhaps even say with some level of pride, the American League East is no longer a two-team race. Once the domain of the big spending Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the AL East has produced four different division champions the past four seasons. Over the last six seasons - since 2010 - all five AL East teams have won the division title. If you look at the composite AL East standings since 2012, New York is...
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Playoffs game blog: New York hosts Houston in AL wild card game

Playoffs game blog: New York hosts Houston in AL wild card game
The Houston Astros are returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2005 and the New York Yankees for the first time since 2012. New York hosts Houston tonight at 8:08 p.m. in the American League wild card game. The winner advances to meet Kansas City (95-67) starting Thursday in the American League Division Series. Houston (86-76) played well at the end of the year after losing its grip on the AL West lead to finish as the second wild card team. The Astros won six of their last eight....
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Opposite dugout: Final series vs. O's stands between Yankees and wild card game

Opposite dugout: Final series vs. O's stands between Yankees and wild card game
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 87-72 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: RF Carlos Beltran (.273/.333/.470 with 19 HR, 66 RBIs), SS Didi Gregorius (.263 with 54 RBIs), CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.261 with 33 RBIs), 1B Greg Bird (.255 with 11 HR, 30 RBIs), RHP Michael Pineda (12-9, 4.24 ERA), RHP Dellin Betances (29 holds, 1.41 ERA), LHP Andrew Miller (36 saves, 1.91 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 8-7 Pitching probables: Oct. 2: RHP Luis Severino vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7:05 p.m., MASN Oct. 3:...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees aiming for return to postseason, AL East crown still within reach

Opposite dugout: Yankees aiming for return to postseason, AL East crown still within reach
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 76-59 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: DH Alex Rodriguez (.257/.361/.491 with 28 HR, 76 RBIs), RF Carlos Beltran (.276/.338/.474 with 14 HR, 50 RBIs), 1B Mark Teixeira (.255/.357/.548 with 31 HR, 79 RBIs), C Brian McCann (.245 with 25 HR, 86 RBIs), RHP Masahiro Tanaka (11-6, 3.73 ERA), LHP Andrew Miller (31 saves, 1.80 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 8-5 Pitching probables: Sept. 7: LHP Wei-Yin Chen vs. RHP Michael Pineda, 1:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 8: RHP...
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Opposite dugout: Division games could be deciding factor for Yankees in second half

Opposite dugout: Division games could be deciding factor for Yankees in second half
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 50-41 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: LF Brett Gardner (.300/.378/.477 with 10 HR, 42 RBIs), DH Alex Rodriguez (.277/.378/.515 with 19 HR, 52 RBIs), C Brian McCann (.255 with 15 HR, 58 RBIs), 1B Mark Teixeira (.249 with 23 HR, 63 RBIs), RHP Nathan Eovaldi (9-2, 4.50 ERA), LHP Andrew Miller (20 saves, 1.44 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 5-5 Pitching probables: July 21: LHP Wei-Yin Chen vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi, 7:05 p.m., MASN July 22: RHP Kevin Gausman...
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David Carpenter activated, Aaron Barrett placed on 15-day DL

David Carpenter activated, Aaron Barrett placed on 15-day DL
The Nationals don't have to worry about pulling an active pitcher off their 25-man roster to activate right-hander David Carpenter. Right-hander Aaron Barrett has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right biceps strain. Carpenter was activated officially today to take Barrett's place on the roster. He has previously pitched for Houston, Atlanta, Toronto and the New York Yankees. Barrett appeared to swing his arm in attempt to stretch it out after allowing the go-ahead RBI single to...
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Opposite dugout: As A-Rod approaches milestone, Yankees might be in trouble with Miller on DL

Opposite dugout: As A-Rod approaches milestone, Yankees might be in trouble with Miller on DL
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 33-26 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: DH Alex Rodriguez (.270/.373/.505 with 11 HR, 29 RBIs), LF Brett Gardner (.276/.352/.433 with 27 RBIs), C Brian McCann (.264 with 9 HR, 38 RBIs), 1B Mark Teixeira (17 HR, 45 RBIs), RHP Michael Pineda (7-2, 3.33 ERA), RHP Dellin Betances (11 holds, 0.28 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 4-3 Pitching probables: June 12: RHP Michael Pineda vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 13: LHP CC Sabathia vs. RHP Bud...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees still atop AL East behind high-powered offense and good enough pitching

Opposite dugout: Yankees still atop AL East behind high-powered offense and good enough pitching
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 32-25 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: DH Alex Rodriguez (.280/.386/.522 with 11 HR, 28 RBIs), LF Brett Gardner (.278/.355/.438 with 26 RBIs), C Brian McCann (.255 with 9 HR, 35 RBIs), 1B Mark Teixeira (17 HR and 45 RBIs), RHP Masahiro Tanaka (3-1, 2.76 ERA), LHP Andrew Miller (17 saves, 1.04 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 0-2 Pitching probables: June 9: RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Masahiro Tanaka, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 10: TBA vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi,...
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Nationals return home for rare series against the Bronx Bombers (with lineups)

Nationals return home for rare series against the Bronx Bombers (with lineups)
The Nationals open a quick two-game series against the New York Yankees tonight. Both teams arrive 22-17, but the Nats are on a better streak, winning 15 of their last 19 games and going 5-2 on their recent road trip. The Yankees have lost five of their last six games. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez (3-2, 4.25 ERA) gets the start for the Nationals while New York sends right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (3-1, 4.14) to the hill. For the Nationals:Denard Span CF Ian Desmond SS Yunel Escobar 3B Bryce Harper RF...
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Opposite dugout: Surprising Yankees confounding the experts by succeeding

Opposite dugout: Surprising Yankees confounding the experts by succeeding
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 22-17 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.327/.411/.374 with 28 R and 14 SB), LF Brett Gardner (.303 with 3 HR, 16 RBIs, 10), DH Alex Rodriguez (10 HR and 22 RBIs), 1B Mark Teixeira (11 HR and 28 RBIs), RHP Dellin Betances (4-0, 0.00 ERA, 32 Ks in 21 IP), LHP Andrew Miller (0.00 ERA, 13 saves, 29 Ks in 17 2/3) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (3-0 in 2012) Pitching probables: May 19: RHP Nate Eovaldi vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez,...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees benefiting from resurgent offense, lockdown bullpen

Opposite dugout: Yankees benefiting from resurgent offense, lockdown bullpen
Manager: Joe Girardi (8th season) Record: 17-11 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.355/.427/.409 with 11 SB), LF Brett Gardner (.309/.444/.404 with 13 RBIs, 8 SB), 1B Mark Teixeira (10 HR, 23 RBIs), DH Alex Rodriguez (6 HR, 16 RBIs), RHP Dellin Betances (3-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 SV, 26 Ks in 15 1/3 IP), LHP Andrew Miller (0.00 ERA, 11 SV, 23 Ks in 13 2/3 IP), RHP Michael Pineda (4-0, 2.97 ERA, 38 Ks in 37 1/3 IP) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 7: RHP Chris...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees hope rotation can catch up to solid bats, bullpen

Opposite dugout: Yankees hope rotation can catch up to solid bats, bullpen
Manager: Joe Girardi, eighth year Record: 2-4 Last 10 games: 2-4 Who to watch: DH Alex Rodriguez (.300/.417/.550, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 6 RBIs); 1B Mark Teixeira (.222/.375/.611, 2 HR, 3 RBIs); RHP Michael Pineda (0-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.167 WHIP); LHP CC Sabathia (0-1, 6.35 ERA, 1.412 WHIP) Season series vs. O's (2014): 6-13, 57 runs scored, 91 runs allowed Pitching probables April 13: RHP Michael Pineda vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN2 April 14: LHP CC Sabathia vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7 p.m., MASN2...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees desperate for wins as Jeter plays final series in New York

Opposite dugout: Yankees desperate for wins as Jeter plays final series in New York
Manager: Joe Girardi, seventh year Record: 80-75 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: SS Derek Jeter (.255/.303/.311, 22 extra-base hits, 43 RBIs); CF Jacoby Ellsbury (.271/.328/.419, 27 doubles, 16 HR, 70 RBIs, 39 SB); RHP Michael Pineda (3-5, 2.15 ERA, 0.93 WHIP); RHP Brandon McCarthy (7-4, 2.54 ERA, 1.09 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 4-11, 37 runs scored, 72 runs allowed Pitching probables Sept. 22: Michael Pineda vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN HD Sept. 23: Brandon McCarthy vs. TBA, 7 p.m.,...
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