O's game blog: Looking for offense as the Seattle series begins
O's game blog: Looking for offense as the Seattle series begins
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles started off the Angels series by scoring 11 runs in the first two games. But they got blanked over 13 innings last night and have not scored in their last 17 innings as their series with Seattle begins tonight. Even in winning six of 10 on their West Coast trip, the Orioles hit just .202 as a team and scored 36 runs. A look at some O's hitters recently: * Nelson Cruz is 0-for-17 over his last five games and 2-for-29 over his last eight. Over his last 18 games, Cruz is 7-for-65...
Williams on Barrett option and Cabrera on his new team
Williams on Barrett option and Cabrera on his new team
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Nationals activated infielder Asdrubal Cabrera prior to Friday's game against the Phillies. The team optioned right-hander Aaron Barrett to Triple-A Syracuse. Manager Matt Williams said there were a couple of reasons they decided to send Barrett back to the minors. "(Ross Detwiler's) pitched really well. So we want to get him some higher leverage lefty-lefty situations," Williams said. "Aaron has been in a lot of pressure situations so far and it's not easy for a first-year pitcher...
Heart transplant recipient, avid "School of Roch" fan Fahs to throw out first pitch
Heart transplant recipient, avid "School of Roch" fan Fahs to throw out first pitch
Josh Land
Orioles
Scott Fahs grew up envying the likes of Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer and Mike Mussina. He vividly remembers Cal Ripken Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played and describes it as "one of the neatest things ever." On Saturday, The 37-year Orioles fan will get the opportunity to walk the grounds of the park that provided him with some of his favorite sports memories. Fahs, 44, will get to make a memory of his own as he is set to throw out the ceremonial first ball at...
Orioles sign Saunders to minor league deal, Showalter on roster move
Orioles sign Saunders to minor league deal, Showalter on roster move
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have signed veteran left-hander Joe Saunders, part of their 2012 playoff roster, to a minor league contract. Saunders will report to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and initially will be used out of the bullpen. He's never pitched in relief in 229 major league games. The Royals released Saunders, 33, after he went 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA in four starts at Triple-A Omaha. He was 0-5 with a 6.13 ERA in eight starts with the Rangers, who released him on July 4. Saunders went 3-3 with a 3.63...
Britton on Miller, Machado on robbing Pujols of hits
Britton on Miller, Machado on robbing Pujols of hits
Steve Melewski
Orioles
As Andrew Miller joins the Orioles bullpen tonight, he gives the team another power lefty for late in the game. Zach Britton is ready to welcome Miller to the team and the 'pen. "He'll be a good addition," Britton said this afternoon. "We watched him throw for Boston and everything we've heard from our hitters, he's a tough at-bat for lefties and righties. "Anytime you have a tall lefty with the angle that he gets with the velocity and movement on the slider, it's a very...
LHP Andrew Miller reports to the Orioles, RHP Ryan Webb designated off the 25-man roster
LHP Andrew Miller reports to the Orioles, RHP Ryan Webb designated off the 25-man roster
Josh Land
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that left-hander Andrew Miller has reported to the club and right-hander Ryan Webb has been designated off of the 25-man roster. Miller, 29, was acquired from Boston yesterday. He has posted a 2.34 ERA (42.1IP, 11ER) with 13 walks and 69 strikeouts in 50 appearances for Boston this season. He has held left-handed hitters to a .150/.203/.217 line in 65 plate appearances, while keeping righties to a .180/.279/.258 line in 105 plate appearances. Since becoming a...
Orioles designate Webb off 25-man roster
Orioles designate Webb off 25-man roster
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles made room for new reliever Andrew Miller today by designating Ryan Webb off the 25-man roster. This is the same move made with Evan Meek earlier this season. It's procedural. Webb remains in the organization and will be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Teams don't put in claims for players DFA'd off the 25-man. It's not the same as being taken off the 40-man. Webb, 28, is 3-2 with a 3.80 ERA in 42 2/3 innings over 42 appearances with the Orioles this season. The Orioles signed...
Andrew Miller: "Clearly they are doing something right here"
Andrew Miller: "Clearly they are doing something right here"
Steve Melewski
Orioles
New reliever Andrew Miller was asked today what he thought of the Orioles when he was watching them from the Boston dugout. "Admired playing against them," Miller said at his first O's press conference. "Someone asked if this was a big change and if I had any animosity toward Baltimore. Definitely not. "Clearly they are doing something right here. Last couple of years they've been one of the best teams in what I believe to be the best division in baseball. To be up there is an...
Nationals activate infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, option right-hander Aaron Barrett to Triple-A Syracuse
Nationals activate infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, option right-hander Aaron Barrett to Triple-A Syracuse
Josh Land
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today activated infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and optioned right-handed reliever Aaron Barrett to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals acquired Cabrera, along with cash considerations, from the Cleveland Indians on Thursday afternoon in exchange for infielder Zach Walters. Cabrera, a veteran shortstop who has started 149 games at second base, is a...
Cabrera activated, Barrett optioned; Lobaton talks trade (plus lineup)
Cabrera activated, Barrett optioned; Lobaton talks trade (plus lineup)
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Nationals officially activated infielder Asdrubal Cabrera today and optioned right-handed reliever Aaron Barrett to Triple-A Syracuse. The club acquired Cabrera and cash considerations yesterday in exchange for infielder Zach Walters. Cabrera has made 149 starts at second base in his career and is a career .270 hitter. The 26-year-old Barrett is 3-0 with a 3.21 ERA in 40 appearances for the Nationals. Blake Treinen, who was called up Thursday, will remain with the team. Nationals...