Domenic Vadala: Time loves a hero
Domenic Vadala: Time loves a hero
Josh Land
Orioles
There are so many different angles at which we can look at these 2012 Orioles. However, needless to say 2012 will always represent a return to glory of a once-great franchise. Ironically - and who among us ever thought we'd hear this - I've seen some blabber on message boards to the effect that people are getting tired of hearing so much about the Orioles on national outlets. Feels strange not to be talking about Boston or New York, doesn't it? When Manny Machado's blooper hit the ground...
Offense comes alive, O's take series finale at Oakland, clinch winning season
Offense comes alive, O's take series finale at Oakland, clinch winning season
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Needing a win to avoid being swept in Oakland and to remain just one game out of first place, the Orioles got one as their offense produced 13 hits in a 9-5 win over the A's. The Orioles won for just the third time in 19 games since 2008 in Oakland and improved to 82-64 on the year. They sit a game behind the Yankees in the AL East and remain 2 1/2 games ahead of the Angels for the AL's second wild card berth. It almost seems a bit of an afterthought but, with this win, the Orioles...
Chavez contributing to Orioles' lead (O's win 9-5)
Chavez contributing to Orioles' lead (O's win 9-5)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
For all the Endy Chavez haters out there, well, he's been pretty good today. Chavez is 3-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs, as the Orioles have taken a 7-2 lead over the Athletics. He contributed a two-run single in the seventh inning. Chavez wasn't initially added to the expanded 40-man roster on Sept. 1, but he was told to stay close. Chavez was in New York when the Orioles contacted him after Nick Markakis suffered a broken left thumb that ended his season. The plus-defense in the...
Morse targeting Tuesday return to Nats lineup
Morse targeting Tuesday return to Nats lineup
Dan Kolko
Nationals
ATLANTA - After being out of the Nationals lineup for the last four games, including tonight's contest, Michael Morse said today he hopes to return for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers. Morse, who is dealing with a lingering left wrist injury, still has not taken batting practice since being shut down following last Tuesday's game in New York. Depending on how he's feeling, Morse could either take BP tomorrow on the Nationals' off-day or wait until Tuesday. Manager Davey Johnson said...
Moore in left for series finale
Moore in left for series finale
Dan Kolko
Nationals
ATLANTA - After two one-run losses vs. the Braves, Gio Gonzalez will try to get the Nationals back on track and earn his 20th win of the season. Tyler Moore will get his first start of the series, playing left and batting seventh. For the Nats: RF Jayson Werth CF Bryce Harper 3B Ryan Zimmerman 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond 2B Danny Espinosa LF Tyler Moore C Kurt Suzuki P Gio Gonzalez For the Braves: CF Michael Bourn LF Reed Johnson RF Jason Heyward 3B Chipper Jones 1B Freddie...
G. Gonzalez aiming for 20th win, Espinosa trying to snap a skid
G. Gonzalez aiming for 20th win, Espinosa trying to snap a skid
Dan Kolko
Nationals
ATLANTA - Who better to send to the mound as you're trying to avoid a sweep at the hands of your chief division competitors than your NL Cy Young Award candidate? Gio Gonzalez gets the ball tonight, looking for his 20th win of the season and for the Nationals' win after dropping the last two to the Braves. The left-hander has been on a roll lately, allowing just one earned run over his last 22 innings, spanning three starts. He has 23 strikeouts over that span. Gonzalez is also 2-0 in his...
It's Wolf vs. Straily on the mound in today's series finale at Oakland (updated)
It's Wolf vs. Straily on the mound in today's series finale at Oakland (updated)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
In an attempt to win today's game at Oakland, the Orioles are counting on a 36-year-old left-hander who won just three of his 24 starts with the Brewers this year and who has pitched just 1/3 of an inning over the last nine days. At least Randy Wolf is rested. You can tell that the fact that Wolf is getting the ball for today's game has some fans nervous, and we'll see how he does. He did go 3-10 with an ERA of 5.69 for Milwaukee, and he went 0-4 with an ERA of 6.53 over his last four...
Wieters homers twice, O's leading A's
Wieters homers twice, O's leading A's
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Chris Davis is batting third today as the Orioles' designated hitter. Mark Reynolds remains at first base after experiencing some numbness in his left biceps last night. Robert Andino remains at second base. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Manny Machado 3B Endy Chavez RF Robert Andino 2B Randy Wolf LHP For the Athletics: Coco Crisp CF Jonny Gomes DH Josh Reddick RF Yoenis Cespedes LF Chris Carter 1B Josh...
No time to panic, but some fans got real down after losses at Oakland
No time to panic, but some fans got real down after losses at Oakland
Steve Melewski
Orioles
First of all, let me say that it is your right as a fan to have any opinion of the Orioles that you do. But it is my right to not agree with you. I disagree with several of you today. Between this blog and Twitter I saw some interesting comments after last night's game: "Well....it has been an excellent run." "I fear it is over." "There is no way the Orioles can be in a pennant race with Chavez in the lineup." This reminds of one we got a lot earlier this year, "How much longer can...
The Orioles' house of pain
The Orioles' house of pain
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles will try to avoid being swept by the Athletics today and remain one game behind the Yankees in the American League East. It's a tall order, given their surroundings. The Orioles have lost 16 of their last 18 games at Oakland Coliseum dating back to 2008, and they have been outscored, 90-55. Not all of these Oakland teams have been Grade A's, but the dominance continues. Orioles pitchers have posted a 4.93 ERA during that stretch, and the A's are batting .276. Meanwhile,...