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Andrew Stetka: Readying All-Star ballot, with an eye toward 2016

Andrew Stetka: Readying All-Star ballot, with an eye toward 2016
I realize it's only April, but Major League Baseball seems to think it's time to start voting for the All-Star Game. Ballots were released this weekend for the July 15 affair at Target Field in Minneapolis. It's clear that by the end of April, we have no idea who will earn spots on the team. There's plenty of baseball left to be played before then. I think the only thing that is clear is that the Twins' Joe Mauer will probably be starting on the American League squad in his home park. All...
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Prove that you like "Our Guys" with Orioles' upcoming promotion

Prove that you like "Our Guys" with Orioles' upcoming promotion
When you watch Orioles games or hear Buck Showalter talk about his players, one thing is obvious: The O's skipper is proud of his team. Over and over, we have heard Showalter say, "I like our guys," when being asked about potential trade rumors or players outside the organization. And like Showalter, you too have the chance to prove your loyalty toward the 2014 Orioles. On Wednesday, April 30, the Orioles will be giving away "I Like Our Guys" t-shirts to all fans in attendance. Not only...
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Fans encouraged to "Vote Orange" and send O's to All-Star Game

Fans encouraged to "Vote Orange" and send O's to All-Star Game
The Orioles want you to vote early, vote often and - perhaps most importantly - "Vote Orange" to send deserving O's to the All-Star Game in Minnesota on July 15. Online voting has begun here, and in-stadium voting begins Sunday at Camden Yards. Who's on the ballot? First baseman Chris Davis, second baseman Ryan Flaherty, shortstop J.J. Hardy, third baseman Manny Machado, catcher Matt Wieters, designated hitter Nelson Cruz, and outfielders David Lough, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis. Fans can...
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Birdland favorite set to take over @masnOrioles Twitter (updated)

Birdland favorite set to take over @masnOrioles Twitter (updated)
It started off with Jim Hunter at Orioles FanFest. Then, along came Tippy Martinez during an O's home game. This season, we're watching our Twitter account (@masnOrioles) be taken right out from under us - but we're more than OK with it! If you're on Twitter, you know that @masnOrioles helps keep you updated on all the latest Orioles news, game updates, MASN giveaways and more. You've probably also seen our Twitter accounts being taken over by different people associated with the Orioles...
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Matthew Taylor: An historical look at multi-homer games by Orioles

Matthew Taylor: An historical look at multi-homer games by Orioles
Nelson Cruz had the Orioles' first multi-homer game of the 2014 season on Wednesday. It continues a career-long streak for Cruz, who has had at least one multi-homer game in each of his big league seasons. The lone exception, if you can call it that, came in 2005 when he had seven at-bats as part of a late-season call-up with the Brewers. With Wednesday's performance, Cruz's streak of seasons with a multi-homer game has reached nine. Since I had multi-homer games on the brain, I went back...
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Zach Wilt: O's guaranteed winning record during grueling stretch against AL East foes

Zach Wilt: O's guaranteed winning record during grueling stretch against AL East foes
Wednesday night's dramatic 10-8 victory against Toronto may have taken a few years off the lives of Orioles fans, or at least caused some gray hairs, but it was a crucial comeback victory that guaranteed a winning record in one of the most grueling stretches of the O's schedule. This evening, the Birds conclude an extremely difficult 15-game span against American League East opponents. It began with a three-game series in New York against the Yankees way back on April 7, the Bronx Bombers'...
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Daniel Clark: For O's and Britton, that sinking feeling is pretty good

Daniel Clark: For O's and Britton, that sinking feeling is pretty good
Human nature can be defined as the general psychological characteristics, feelings and behavioural traits of humankind, regarded as being shared by all humans. One such characteristic is that most of us enjoy hearing about a genuine feel-good story. In life, feel-good stories often focus on achievements by individuals who have had to fight to overcome adversity, and in the world of sports, that exact sentiment rings true. A feel-good story is never far away in professional baseball and each new...
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Jon Shepherd: The Orioles have an average defense

Jon Shepherd: The Orioles have an average defense
There has been a storyline that has been trumpeted a bit on air and in the media that has not actually been true. You often hear about the club being proficient at fielding and this centering on their ability to avoid errors. At the time of this writing (after a particularly gruesome Sunday), the Orioles had the second-fewest errors in baseball. Only the Houston Astros had less. On the surface, this looks great. On the surface, our old friend Henry Chadwick (the guy who invented the box...
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Andrew Stetka: With Machado and Hardy down, can O's defense hold steady?

Andrew Stetka: With Machado and Hardy down, can O's defense hold steady?
A lot of emphasis is being put on the defensive struggles the Orioles have seen over the past few games. Two losses to the Red Sox have people up in arms and wondering what happened to the O's defense of 2013. As many know, the team set a major league record by playing 119 errorless games last year and also committed just 54 errors during the campaign, a record for a 162-game season. It's a small sample size, but the Birds are showing some dents in their defensive armor on the young...
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Bird tweets: Dempsey caught sleeping and more

Bird tweets: Dempsey caught sleeping and more
In case you missed something, we're recapping what went on in the Orioles' Twitterverse each week. Let's take a look at last week, shall we? Adam Jones shared what Jackie Robinson Day means to him. Thank u Jackie Robinson. Words can't express my gratitude so I go out there everyday and play as hard as I can cause that's what u would do -- 10 (@SimplyAJ10) April 15, 2014 Bud Norris caught Rick Dempsey taking a little nap. Caught in the act. @RickDempsey24 sleeping during the rain delay....
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Matthew Taylor: In 1954 for Orioles, Larsen was far from perfect

Matthew Taylor: In 1954 for Orioles, Larsen was far from perfect
Orioles fans woke up on this day in 1954, which was Easter Sunday, with a .500 baseball team in town. The 20,000-plus fans who headed to Memorial Stadium to see their 2-2 Orioles play were the last group to see a non-losing baseball team take the field in Baltimore. The O's crept back to 4-4 with an extra-inning win in Chicago the following Friday and never reached the break-even point again. It might seem like some consolation that those fans at the ballpark on Easter had the opportunity to...
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Zach Wilt: Could Britton provide relief to O's rotation?

Zach Wilt: Could Britton provide relief to O's rotation?
Last season, the Orioles' opening day starting rotation made 112 of the team's 162 starts. That means 30 percent of the Orioles starts came from pitchers not originally in the O's rotation. In fact, 14 pitchers made starts for the Orioles in 2013. Five pitchers made 10 starts or less, four made just one start. Scott Feldman, who was acquired at the trade deadline, made 10 more starts with the Orioles than Jake Arrieta, the team's No. 4 starter at the beginning of the season. All these...
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Daniel Clark: Checking in on the Triple-A Norfolk Tides

Daniel Clark: Checking in on the Triple-A Norfolk Tides
Whilst the Orioles continue to gather consistency and momentum, their Triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides, have also been experiencing some struggles. Now 12 games into the new season, the Tides have an extremely disappointing 3-9 record, which is somewhat surprising given the improved level of depth and resulting high expectations for the 2014 season. Offensively, just one every-ay player is hitting over .300. This is Caleb Joseph (.316 average, .333 OBP, one home run, six RBIs), whilst the...
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Jon Shepherd: Will the true home run king please stand up?

Jon Shepherd: Will the true home run king please stand up?
Last week, USA Today revisited Orioles first baseman Chris Davis' thoughts on whom he considers the true home run king. Davis said, "Bonds was a great player for a long time. But it's hard to say that Hank Aaron's record isn't the legitimate home run record because of all of the allegations, the accusations regarding Bonds." This sentiment is not an uncommon one on the field and in the stands. It is a perspective that speaks of what we want baseball to be, a display of pure ability and...
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Bird Tweets: O'Day explores NYC, Adam Jones is still hungry and more

Bird Tweets: O'Day explores NYC, Adam Jones is still hungry and more
Another week of baseball means another week of tweets. Here's what's been happening in the Orioles' Twitterverse. Darren O'Day took full advantage of his off day in New York City: The #solowheel does central park. What an unbelievable day here in NYC. pic.twitter.com/fzXO8D9kwT -- Darren O'Day (@DODay56) April 9, 2014 Ryan Webb tweeted this after the Orioles' series win against the Yankees: Great win tonight, happy flight! Looking forward to coming home to Baltimore. -- ryan webb...
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Andrew Stetka: Is Chris Tillman on pace for ace status?

Andrew Stetka: Is Chris Tillman on pace for ace status?
There's always a discussion each year about baseball's aces and what really defines an ace pitcher. I personally hate the term. How is it defined, and what are the statistical criteria for someone to be called an ace? There are only four aces in a standard deck of playing cards, so every team can't have one. Or does that mean there are actually four on each team? No matter how you look at it, the term "ace" is very subjective and can lead to a lot of debate. I'm not here to debate...
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Matthew Taylor: Developing patience for the Orioles' lack of patience

Matthew Taylor: Developing patience for the Orioles' lack of patience
The opening weeks of the 2014 season are offering Orioles fans a contrast in team hitting styles that will continue into this weekend's series with Toronto. Orioles batters do not see a lot of pitches; their opponents do. One approach is not inherently better than the other despite assumptions to that effect. I'm therefore working to accept this team as the largely free-swinging bunch that it is even if its lack of patience at the plate occasionally tests my patience. The 3.68 pitches per...
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Zach Wilt: Revisiting Adam Jones and plate discipline

Zach Wilt: Revisiting Adam Jones and plate discipline
As I watched the Orioles battle the Yankees last night on MASN, I kept a watchful eye on Tweetdeck to read the continuous stream of commentary, as I typically do. On this particular night, one tweet from former major league outfielder and 2004 World Series champion Gabe Kapler stuck out to me. It's a point that has been made before, but one that proved to be valid throughout the remainder of the game in the Bronx. "I salivate at how good Adam Jones could be with 15% more plate discipline. He...
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Adam Jones stays hungry at the MLB Fan Cave

Adam Jones stays hungry at the MLB Fan Cave
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is known for many things: his defensive capabilities, his power and, of course, his "Stay Hungry" catchphrase. This week, Jones appeared on MLB Fan Cave's show "Off the Bat," which airs on MTV2. During the show, he gave host Chris Distefano a tour of some of his favorite restaurants in the Baltimore area. Jones also faced off against "Off the Bat" hosts in a doughnut-eating contest. It was competitive. It was sloppy. But did Jones "Stay Hungry" and...
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Daniel Clark: Looking at how the newest Orioles have fared

Daniel Clark: Looking at how the newest Orioles have fared
The Orioles are now eight games into the 2014 season and have a record of 3-5. However, the team is on a high after a great win over the Yankees on Tuesday. Prior to that, there seemed to be a lack of spark and many rallies were being killed by poor baserunning and poor pitch selection. Thankfully, it's only the early days of a new season and it could have been worse. There's also the encouraging thought of Manny Machado's future return, which will likely be later this month. Of the 25...
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