Throwback Thursday: Three home runs, one ballgame
Throwback Thursday: Three home runs, one ballgame
Josh Land
Nationals
With six seasons of hitting 20 or more home runs and two Silver Slugger Awards, Ryan Zimmerman is no stranger when it comes to hitting balls out of the park. On a spring evening in Baltimore, Zimmerman proved just how powerful he is by crushing three different pitches to three different parts of the ballpark. Relive the excitement of Zimmerman's first career three-homer game in the video below. Your browser does not support iframes.
Throwback Thursday: Wieters' walk-off slam
Throwback Thursday: Wieters' walk-off slam
Josh Land
Orioles
The stage was set. The Orioles were facing their division rivals. It was the 10th inning. The ballgame was tied. The bases were loaded. With no outs, the Birds just needed one run to get the walk-off win, but Matt Wieters had more in mind. Relive Wieters' moon shot that won the game in grand fashion by watching the video below. Your browser does not support iframes.
Leftovers for breakfast
Leftovers for breakfast
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Though left-hander Zach Britton is determined to win a spot in the Orioles rotation in spring training, he won't complain if he has to settle for a bullpen role. And since he's out of minor league options, the possibility increases that he could be used as a long reliever and swingman. Britton has made only two relief appearances in 48 major league games - one each in 2012 and 2013. "I don't mind pitching out of the bullpen," he said. "I did it in September the last two years, so if...
Berry and  Ohlman on the 2013 success that led them to 40-man roster
Berry and Ohlman on the 2013 success that led them to 40-man roster
Steve Melewski
Orioles
To hear Tim Berry tell it, his biggest strides this season were made in the mental part of the game. That led him to perform better physically, and that led him to a spot on the Orioles' 40-man roster. A 22-year-old left-handed pitcher, Berry was added to the O's 40-man last night, joining right-hander Eddie Gamboa and catcher Michael Ohlman on the roster before the midnight deadline. Berry went 11-7 with a 3.85 ERA at Single-A Frederick this season and then pitched to a 1.84 ERA in the...
Berry and Ohlman react to making Orioles' 40-man roster
Berry and Ohlman react to making Orioles' 40-man roster
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles added three players from their minor leagues to their 40-man roster tonight, with the additions of pitchers Tim Berry and Eddie Gamboa, and catcher Michael Ohlman. The 22-year-old Berry went 11-7 with an ERA of 3.85 this past season at Single-A Frederick. Over 152 innings and 27 starts, he gave up 40 walks with 119 strikeouts. Berry went 7-3 with an ERA of 3.27 in 14 starts after the All-Star break. Berry pitched well in the Arizona Fall League, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.84 over...
Orioles select contracts of catcher Michael Ohlman, left-hander Tim Berry and right-hander Eddie Gamboa
Orioles select contracts of catcher Michael Ohlman, left-hander Tim Berry and right-hander Eddie Gamboa
Josh Land
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contracts of catcher Michael Ohlman and left-hander Tim Berry from Class-A Frederick and right-hander Eddie Gamboa from Triple-A Norfolk. Ohlman, 22, hit a career-best .313/.410/.524, also setting career-highs in runs (61), hits (113), doubles (29), triples (4), home runs (13), RBI (53), stolen bases (5), walks (56) and total bases (189) in 100 games for the Keys in 2013. He also batted .290/.476/.774 in 10 games for the...
Orioles add Berry, Gamboa and Ohlman to 40-man roster
Orioles add Berry, Gamboa and Ohlman to 40-man roster
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have added left-hander Tim Berry, knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa and catcher Michael Ohlman to their 40-man roster, raising the total to 36. No other players may be added to the roster before the Dec. 12 Rule 5 draft unless they're acquired from outside the organization. Berry, 22, went 11-7 with a 3.85 ERA in 27 starts at Single-A Frederick. He walked 40 and struck out 119 in 152 innings. Berry finished second in the Carolina League in wins, starts and innings. He also went 2-0...
Nats add Solis, Taylor, Barrett to 40-man roster; Abad, Robertson DFA
Nats add Solis, Taylor, Barrett to 40-man roster; Abad, Robertson DFA
Dan Kolko
Nationals
The Nationals added three players to their 40-man roster today, protecting left-hander Sammy Solis, outfielder Michael Taylor and right-hander Aaron Barrett from December's Rule 5 Draft. In order to clear space on the 40-man, left-handed relievers Fernando Abad and Tyler Robertson were designated for assignment. Midnight tonight is the deadline for teams to set their 40-man rosters ahead of the Rule 5 draft. With these moves, the Nationals now have a full 40-man roster. Solis, 25, is 10-4...
Nationals add Solis, Taylor, Barrett to 40-man roster
Nationals add Solis, Taylor, Barrett to 40-man roster
Pete Kerzel
Nationals
The Washington Nationals today selected the contracts of left-handed pitcher Sammy Solis, outfielder Michael Taylor and right-handed pitcher Aaron Barrett. The club also designated left-handed pitcher Fernando Abad and left-handed pitcher Tyler Robertson for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals' second-round selection in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft (University of San Diego), Solis recently led the...
Orioles make Escalona signing official
Orioles make Escalona signing official
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Pitcher Edgmer Escalona passed his physical, and the Orioles announced this afternoon that they signed the free-agent right-hander to a one-year contract. Escalona, 27, went 1-4 with a 5.67 ERA with the Rockies this season, posting career highs in appearances (37), innings (46) and strikeouts (34). He currently ranks fourth in the Venezuelan Winter League with a 2.10 ERA in 34 1/3 innings over six starts. In four major league seasons with the Rockies, Escalona went 1-5 with a 4.50 ERA in 78...