Orioles outright right-hander Eric Beaulac to Triple-A Norfolk
Orioles outright right-hander Eric Beaulac to Triple-A Norfolk
Josh Land
Orioles
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Eric Beaulac from the 15-day disabled list and outrighted him to Triple-A Norfolk. Beaulac, 26, had his contact selected from Double-A Bowie and was placed on the disabled list with a torn labrum in his right hip on September 1. He appeared in 12 games for Class-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie in 2013, going 1-0 with a 1.96 ERA (18.1IP, 4ER). In six minor league seasons in the Mets and Orioles organizations, Beaulac is 21-21...
Who wants to tailgate with Adam Jones?
Who wants to tailgate with Adam Jones?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I'm talking about the Orioles center fielder, not the NFL cornerback. Though, I must admit, partying with Pacman Jones in the parking lot before a football game would take tailgating to a much higher level. "Higher" being the key word here, but I digress. The Orioles' Adam Jones announced on Twitter this afternoon that he's hosting the first annual "Adam Jones #StayHungry Purple Tailgate!" More details are coming on Monday, but here's what we know: The gathering begins at 8:30 a.m....
LaRoche on weight loss, struggles and confidence he can regain top form
LaRoche on weight loss, struggles and confidence he can regain top form
Dan Kolko
Nationals
Over the course of the 2013 season, Adam LaRoche lost around 15 pounds and was left playing at a weight he hadn't been measured at since high school. The medicine that LaRoche took to combat his attention deficit disorder (ADD) sapped his appetite and left him down in the low-190 lb. range, as compared to the 205-210 lbs. at which he typically plays. A couple of months into the season, Nationals teammates started noticing the difference in LaRoche's frame, and it's around that time that...
The homer that was most memorable for Chris Davis
The homer that was most memorable for Chris Davis
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When Chris Davis met with reporters Sunday to discuss his 2013 Most Valuable Oriole award, he was asked if one of the 53 homers he hit this year was his most memorable. His answer was interesting. It wasn't No. 1 or No. 50, which tied Brady Anderson's single-season club record. It was not even No. 51, which broke that record. It was a homer he hit Friday Sept. 6 against the Chicago White Sox and lefty John Danks. "When I was getting close to 50, I hit one off Danks," Davis remembered....
Throwback Thursday: Beginning with back-to-back blasts
Throwback Thursday: Beginning with back-to-back blasts
Josh Land
Nationals
This offseason holds a lot of questions for the Nationals. Who will be the Nats' new skipper? What will the starting rotation look like? Will their lineup stay the same? But before we look ahead, let's take time to relive some of the best moments of this past season. Every Thursday, we'll be throwin' it back to an amazing play from the Nats' 2013 season. Let's take it back to the beginning, shall we? Bryce Harper started the season with a bang. In fact, he started it with two. In...
Throwback Thursday: A grand opening
Throwback Thursday: A grand opening
Josh Land
Orioles
You may already be counting down the days until opening day, but before we look forward, let's take a look back at some of the Orioles' greatest moments of the 2013 season. Every Thursday, we'll be throwin' it back to an amazing play from the O's second straight winning season. And what better place to start than the beginning. The Birds hosted the Twins for their 2013 home opener. In front of a sellout crowd, Chris Davis stepped to plate with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a...
What's left to say about left field?
What's left to say about left field?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
While sitting in stunned silence over Freddy Garcia's inclusion in the Braves' rotation for the Division Series ... The Orioles led the majors with 212 home runs this season. They ranked fifth in runs scored with 745 and eighth in hits with 1,460. They were tied for eighth in batting average at .260. They were fourth in OPS at .744. Chris Davis did the heavy lifting, and first base is one of many positions that will go untouched over the winter. The Orioles are set, to say the least. But...
Skole on return to baseball: "It has been a long wait, but I am really excited about it"
Skole on return to baseball: "It has been a long wait, but I am really excited about it"
Byron Kerr
Nationals
The Nationals' minor league Player of the Year for 2012 is back on the field and only a couple of days away from heading to the Arizona Fall League. In the first post in a two-part series, I got to speak with third baseman Matt Skole on a myriad of subjects. First and foremost, he spoke about the long summer of rehab. Skole was injured on a freak play at first base in the first month of his Double-A season for Harrisburg. After tearing a ligament in his non-throwing arm, Skole underwent Tommy...
Statement from Peter Angelos on the passing of Tom Clancy
Statement from Peter Angelos on the passing of Tom Clancy
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles have issued the following statement from owner Peter G. Angelos on the passing of Tom Clancy, who most recently served as the organization's vice chairman of community projects and public affairs: "For decades, Tom Clancy entertained millions with his novels and enjoyed producing no fewer than 17 best-sellers. He was an extraordinary storyteller who had an ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats. His passion for the military was evident in his efforts to ensure that...
Statement from Peter Angelos on the passing of Tom Clancy
Statement from Peter Angelos on the passing of Tom Clancy
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
"For decades, Tom Clancy entertained millions with his novels and enjoyed producing no fewer than 17 best-sellers. He was an extraordinary storyteller who had an ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats. His passion for the military was evident in his efforts to ensure that the men and women who serve our country were properly recognized for their service and commitment. "While he achieved international acclaim as a celebrated author, Tom, a proud Baltimorean, was a devoted...