Postgame comments from Davis, Tillman and McFarland
Postgame comments from Davis, Tillman and McFarland
Steve Melewski
Orioles
This time, Chris Davis spent a portion of his postgame interview not talking about his hot bat or making history, but rather a ground ball that he didn't make the play on. It led to an unearned run for the Twins in the ninth tonight off Jim Johnson as they beat the Orioles 6-5. "I went back and looked at it, and my glove was down, my head was down. The ball just went right through my legs," Davis said. "It literally went right between my legs. Just one of those things. I'll wear it on...
Showalter on Davis, Tillman and McFarland after the O's loss to Minnesota
Showalter on Davis, Tillman and McFarland after the O's loss to Minnesota
Steve Melewski
Orioles
After all the heavy lifting Chris Davis has done for the Orioles' offense this year, you knew Buck Showalter was not going to be very critical of the guy for a ninth-inning error that led to the go-ahead run for Minnesota in their 6-5 win tonight at Camden Yards. "Chris knows how we feel about him and he's done a great job at first base for us since the first day of spring," Showalter said. "He's been an asset for us there, just like he has offensively. Drove in a big run for us tonight....
Twins take advantage of Davis error in ninth to beat O's 6-5
Twins take advantage of Davis error in ninth to beat O's 6-5
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Chris Davis didn't homer, but he did drive in a run for the fifth game in a row to start the season. However, the runner that reached on his one-out error in the top of the ninth came around to score the tie-breaking run as Minnesota beat the Orioles 6-5 tonight. The Orioles are now 3-2 and 0-2 in one-run games. Justin Morneau's ground single to center off Jim Johnson scored Aaron Hicks as Minnesota won to even this three-game series at a victory each. Davis blooped a single to score a...
McFarland with impressive debut (O's lose 6-5)
McFarland with impressive debut (O's lose 6-5)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The wait ended for T.J. McFarland with two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Manager Buck Showalter walked to the mound and signaled for the Rule 5 pick. It was time to make his major league debut in the fifth game of the 2013 season. McFarland is taking full advantage of the opportunity while also demonstrating why the Orioles wanted so badly to make room for him on their roster. McFarland has retired 10 of the first 11 batters he's faced, striking out five of them. Chris Parmelee is...
Statement from WUSA9 president & general manager Mark Burdette on April 6 MASN simulcast of Nationals-Reds
Statement from WUSA9 president & general manager Mark Burdette on April 6 MASN simulcast of Nationals-Reds
Pete Kerzel
Orioles
Click here to see the statement from WUSA9 president & general manager Mark Burdett on Channel 9's decision to leave the live broadcast of the April 6 Nationals-Reds game at 4 p.m. to join live CBS coverage of the NCAA Final Four.
Leaning to the left on offense (Gausman pitches four tonight for Bowie)
Leaning to the left on offense (Gausman pitches four tonight for Bowie)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Yes, it's a very small sample size, but so far the Orioles have better numbers batting against left-handed pitching. They are facing right-hander Vance Worley of the Twins tonight. He was their opening day starter and gave up eight hits and three runs in losing to Detroit and Justin Verlander. While the Orioles' team average is .348 with a slugging percentage of .717 against southpaws, it's not like the numbers are bad against the righties at .307 and .436. Chris Davis and Adam Jones are...
So much for that infield hit stat (Jones single ties game)
So much for that infield hit stat (Jones single ties game)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles and Blue Jays were the only American League teams without an infield hit before tonight. Now the Jays stand alone. Adam Jones took a full swing in the bottom of the first inning and sent a slow roller up the third base line with runners on second and third and only one out. Manny Machado raced home, and Nick Marakis followed him when Twins starter Vance Worley fielded the ball and fired it past first baseman Justin Morneau. Credit Jones with an RBI, his fifth this season, and...
McFarland waiting for turn, and other notes
McFarland waiting for turn, and other notes
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles left-hander T.J. McFarland began to warm up yesterday as starter Jake Arrieta tried to fight out of a jam in the home opener against the Minnesota Twins. He eventually sat down, another day passing without the Rule 5 pick getting into a game. McFarland is being patient, of course. No complaints will be forthcoming. He's in the majors for the first time and more than happy to wait his turn. Not that the competitive juices have stopped flowing. He's eager to make his debut. "I'm...
Was a velocity increase the biggest factor for Chris Tillman in 2012?
Was a velocity increase the biggest factor for Chris Tillman in 2012?
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Chris Tillman comes off the disabled list tonight to make his first start of the season after going 9-3 with an ERA of 2.93 in 15 starts last year. He went 3-1 with an ERA of 1.80 over his last six starts. The season was a huge success for him and fans wondered if he had finally turned a corner and had gone from prospect to consistently dependable starting pitcher. In 36 starts from 2009-11, Tillman won just seven games. He won nine last year in just 15 starts. Here is another impressive...
Chris Davis facts
Chris Davis facts
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Chris Davis is keeping the Orioles' PR staff extra-busy with his historic start to the 2013 season. Here are some facts that have been gathered and made available before tonight's game against the Minnesota Twins: * Davis has more RBIs (16) than 17 major league teams. * Has twice as many RBIs as the Marlins (8), Padres (8), Giants (8), Cubs (7), Dodgers (7) and Pirates (6). He has more RBIs than any two players in the major leagues combined. * Easily has the highest RBI total through four...