Mesa remains unbeaten thanks to Souza's big hit
Mesa remains unbeaten thanks to Souza's big hit
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Mesa remained unbeaten with a 3-1 win over Peoria in Wednesday's Arizona Fall League play. A Steven Souza Jr. line drive to right field plated two runs in a three-run sixth inning and six pitchers held Peoria to just a single run. Souza, a taxi squad member playing right field, finished 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs, and is now batting .364. Brian Goodwin led off for the first time in the AFL this season and played center field, going 1-for-4 with a strikeout and his first stolen base....
Throwback Thursday: Walk this way
Throwback Thursday: Walk this way
Josh Land
Nationals
When it comes to memorable moments, walk-offs take the cake. The game is decided by one swing. The dugout clears to ambush the hero. The hometown crowd jumps to its feet in excitement. What more could you want? With the game tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the ninth, Ryan Zimmerman brought us this memorable moment. Watch the walk-off below and make sure to check back every Thursday to catch more great performances from the 2013 season. Your browser does not support iframes.
Adair not returning as pitching coach (updated)
Adair not returning as pitching coach (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Rick Adair will not return as the Orioles pitching coach in 2014, according to industry sources. The Orioles have been compiling a list of candidates in case a change was deemed necessary. According to one source, they're not likely to name Bill Castro or Scott McGregor as the replacement, though a final decision is pending. Castro was named pitching coach on Aug. 15 after Adair took a leave of absence for personal reasons that included his father's terminal illness. His father passed away...
Throwback Thursday: Sealing the sweep in style
Throwback Thursday: Sealing the sweep in style
Josh Land
Orioles
With Mariano Rivera jogging to the mound to protect a 1-0 lead, fans at Yankee Stadium thought the Yanks had it in the bag. Adam Jones thought otherwise. Watch the video below to relive Jones' game-winner from July that sealed the sweep in New York. Also, be sure to check back every Thursday for more memorable moments from 2013. Your browser does not support iframes.
For Orioles and plenty of other teams, pursuit of an ace pitcher continues
For Orioles and plenty of other teams, pursuit of an ace pitcher continues
Steve Melewski
Orioles
It has been a postseason of stunning pitching. We've seen low-scoring games featuring dominant starting pitching. Aces have pitched like aces and some youngsters have burst on the scene showing their stuff and vast potential. So far in the playoffs: * Clayton Kershaw is 1-1 with a 0.47 ERA. * Justin Verlander is 1-0 with a 0.39 ERA. * Max Scherzer is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA. * Jon Lester is 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA. * Adam Wainwright is 2-1 with a 1.57 ERA. * Michael Wacha is 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA. *...
How much for Hammel?
How much for Hammel?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles' list of pending free agents includes right-hander Jason Hammel, who made $6.75 million in 2013. What's he worth in 2014? You could argue that the Orioles have gotten one really good half-season out of Hammel in the two years that he's spent in the organization following his arrival from the Rockies. Hammel was 8-5 with a 3.47 ERA in 17 starts before the 2012 All-Star break, and was named a finalist for the MLB Fan Vote in the American League. But he later went on the...
Orioles announce 2014 spring training schedule
Orioles announce 2014 spring training schedule
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
The Orioles today announced their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Friday, February 28 with a 1:05 p.m. game in Port Charlotte against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles' home opener will be Saturday, March 1 at 1:05 p.m. against the Toronto Blue Jays. 2014 marks the fifth consecutive spring training for the Orioles in Sarasota, and the fourth in the renovated Ed Smith Stadium. Baltimore will face eight different opponents during their 15-game home Grapefruit League campaign. The...
Orioles release 2014 spring training schedule
Orioles release 2014 spring training schedule
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles begin their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule with a Feb. 28 game against the Rays in Port Charlotte. Their home opener is March 1 against the Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. This will be the Orioles' fifth consecutive spring in Sarasota. No date has been announced for pitchers and catchers to report, but it's expected to be Feb. 13. Also, the Orioles most likely will play their Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk after breaking camp. The Orioles will face eight different...
Catching up with the 1983 World Series MVP
Catching up with the 1983 World Series MVP
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Thirty years ago today, the Orioles won their last World Series by defeating the Phillies in five games. Does it seem that long ago? Not to the MVP. "It seems like it was only yesterday," said former catcher Rick Dempsey. "This is what time does to you when you get older. These events, you don't think about them and then all of a sudden they're in your face. You hear, 'This is the anniversary,' and you think, 'Oh, my God. It's been 30 years?' I didn't think I'd live 30 years past...
A big day for Harper, a big offseason for Ramos
A big day for Harper, a big offseason for Ramos
Dan Kolko
Nationals
Bryce Harper put up 42 home runs, 117 RBIs and a .834 OPS before turning 21. As of today, he could, if he desired, legally celebrate those accomplishments with a beer. Harper turns 21 today, which is sure to set off plenty of bad "Clown question, bro" jokes online throughout the day. It was up in Toronto after a game last year, of course, that a 19-year-old Harper was asked whether he would be drinking any Canadian beers postgame, leading to his catchphrase that swept the country, got...