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Zach Wilt: Even former O's starting pitchers are underperforming

June 23, 2017, 5:33am

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Zach Wilt: Even former O's starting pitchers are underperforming

Starting pitching has been the story of the 2017 season for the Orioles. It seems to be a topic every night in Charm City as the Birds have again fallen below .500 at 35-37 and their rotation has produced just two quality starts in their last 16 games. Collectively, the O's pitching staff has allowed five or more runs in 19 consecutive games and they have gone 6-13 over that span. Last week, I wrote about the Orioles' production in June 2016 when they went 19-9 and finished the month with a...

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Dillon Atkinson: Orioles offense being asked to perform a difficult task

June 21, 2017, 7:18am

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After dropping the series opener to the Indians on Monday night by the score of 12-0, the Orioles came back to even up the series at one game apiece by defeating the Tribe 6-5 Tuesday evening. Although they counted differently in the win-loss column, there's one thing that's common between not only those two scores, but the scores of the past 17 games. In each of the last 17 games, and 21 of the last 24, the Orioles have allowed their opponents to score five or more runs. The 17-game stretch...

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Yard Work: Episode 10

June 21, 2017, 6:32am

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Hey, Orioles fans. Welcome to another edition of Yard Work. On this week's episode ... The struggles continue for the O's, who have fallen to fourth place in the American League East and are hovering near the .500 mark. Both sides of the ball have been problematic, but it begins with starting pitching, where the Birds have allowed five or more runs in 17 consecutive games. A number of fans are saying it's time for a complete overhaul, but with a closing competitive window, is now the time to...

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O's economic impact in Sarasota grows with expanded Wilson tournament

June 19, 2017, 7:03pm

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O's economic impact in Sarasota grows with expanded Wilson tournament

Just because Orioles spring training at Ed Smith Stadium has ended doesn't mean the end of baseball in Sarasota. Thanks to the Orioles, baseball continues to be a year-round activity in and around their preseason home. After impressing organizers of the prestigious Wilson Premier baseball tournament program in 2016, the Orioles will host 15 days of competition in Sarasota County this summer from June 22-July 12 during the Wilson Premier Championship East. The event is one of the largest...

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Andrew Stetka: Hardy's absence will create a new look in O's infield

June 19, 2017, 5:30am

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Andrew Stetka: Hardy's absence will create a new look in O's infield

With J.J. Hardy set to become the latest member of the Orioles to make a trip to the disabled list, parts are going to continue to move for the Birds. It's just the latest in a string of injuries that has recently included first baseman Chris Davis, along with the likes of Zach Britton and Darren O'Day out of the bullpen. Nothing new for the Orioles, but it could certainly spell new looks in the near and distant future. We don't know exactly how long Hardy's injury will keep him off the...

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Opposite dugout: Indians seizing control in AL Central

June 18, 2017, 7:21pm

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Opposite dugout: Indians seizing control in AL Central

Manager: Terry Francona (5th season) Record: 36-31 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 3B JosÃ© RamÃrez (.313 with 11 HR, 34 RBIs); DH Edwin EncarnaciÃ³n (.261 with 16 HR, 36 RBIs); CF Michael Brantley (.296 with 61 hits); RHP Carlos Carrasco (7-3, 3.21 ERA); RHP Corey Kluber (5-2, 4.15 ERA). Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-5 in 2016) Pitching probables: Monday, June 19: RHP Corey Kluber vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m., MASNTuesday, June 20: RHP Josh Tomlin vs. RHP Chris Tillman,...

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Opposite dugout: Underachieving Cardinals still a threat in NL Central

June 16, 2017, 5:23am

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Opposite dugout: Underachieving Cardinals still a threat in NL Central

Manager: Mike Matheny (6th season) Record: 30-35 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 3B Jedd Gyorko (.295/.344/.490 with 8 HR, 27 RBIs), 1B Matt Carpenter (.244/.365/.475 with 12 HR, 36 RBIs), CF Dexter Fowler (10 HR, 28 RBIs), RHP Carlos MartÃnez (5-5, 2.95 ERA), RHP Lance Lynn (5-3, 2.69 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-1 in 2014) Pitching probables: June 16: RHP Carlos MartÃnez vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 June 17: RHP Adam Wainwright vs. LHP Wade Miley, 4:05...

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Zach Wilt: Offense can still carry the Orioles

June 15, 2017, 8:05pm

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Yesterday afternoon, the Orioles wrapped another disappointing road trip and fell back under .500 with a 32-33 record. The Birds went 1-7 on their eight-game road trip in D.C., New York and Chicago, and they have now lost 16 of their last 18 games away from the friendly confines of Camden Yards. They are now 11-23 on the road this season and thankfully return home tonight to play their next seven contests in Baltimore, where they have gone 21-10 this season. Home sweet home. It's been a tough...

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Orioles launching "Have a Catch" campaign

June 15, 2017, 1:02pm

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This Father's Day weekend, the Orioles are beginning a new campaign stemming from Major League Baseball's "Play Ball" campaign called the "Have a Catch" campaign, spurring fans and kids to get outside and play catch. The event will be introduced during the final game of the series between the Orioles and the Cardinals this Father's Day, June 18. This event is sold-out and has raised more than $20,000 for the Orioles Charitable Foundation. Before the first pitch, fans will be able to...

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Dillon Atkinson: When it rains, it pours

June 14, 2017, 5:30am

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Dillon Atkinson: When it rains, it pours

After Tuesday night's 6-1 loss to the White Sox, the Orioles are now 31-32 and in fourth place in the American League East, 7 1/2 games back of the division-leading Yankees. Sure, the Orioles' record makes it look like they're just a near perfectly average Major League Baseball club. But the maddening part of it all is that they started off the season 22-10, looking like they were going to prove all the major analysts' predictions wrong yet again. But now we're in mid-June, and it seems...

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Yard Work: Episode 9

June 12, 2017, 7:11am

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Hey, O's fans. Welcome to this week's edition of Yard Work. On this episode ... Happy Draft Day! Tonight is the 2017 First-Year Player Draft, where we'll see the biggest talent in college and high school baseball take the next step on their path to becoming major league players. The Orioles have several picks in the top 100, including the 21st overall selection. The team is usually mum on any insight when it comes to the draft, but who might they be looking at? Steve Melewski and I will...

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Andrew Stetka: Chris Tillman's slow sink drowns O's

June 12, 2017, 5:20am

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Andrew Stetka: Chris Tillman's slow sink drowns O's

There's been a fairly common theme over the past five years when it comes to analyzing the Orioles. They are a team that's won because of power throughout the lineup, a strong bullpen and stellar defense. The one weak spot has always been the starting pitching. It's typically been a rotation that has been forced to overperform to some extent just to get by. Perhaps the best example of a stalwart among the starting pitching staff has been Chris Tillman. Tillman now finds himself in quicksand....

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Opposite dugout: White Sox fading fast in division race

June 11, 2017, 7:33pm

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Opposite dugout: White Sox fading fast in division race

Manager: Rick Renteria (1st season) Record: 26-35 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: RF AvisaÃl GarcÃa (.332 average with 10 HR, 42 RBIs and 75 hits); CF Leury GarcÃa (.300 average with 6 HR, 21 RBIs); 1B JosÃ© Abreu (.278 average with 10 HR, 34 RBIs); LHP David Holmberg (1-0, 2.74 ERA); RHP Miguel Gonzalez (4-7, 4.89 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 0-3 Pitching probables: June 12: LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP Mike Pelfrey, 8:10 p.m., MASN2June 13: RHP Alec Asher vs. LHP Derek Holland, 8:10...

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Opposite dugout: Yankees using youth to excel atop AL East

June 08, 2017, 6:37pm

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Opposite dugout: Yankees using youth to excel atop AL East

Manager: Joe Girardi (10th season) Record: 34-23 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: RF Aaron Judge (.330 with 18 HR, 41 RBIs); 2B Starlin Castro (.319 with 31 RBIs, 74 hits); LF Brett Gardner (.262 with 12 HR, 27 RBIs); RHP Luis Severino (4-2, 2.90 ERA); RHP Dellin Betances (3-1, 0.49 ERA). Season series vs. Orioles: 4-5 Pitching probables: June 9: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery; 7:35 p.m., MASNJune 10: RHP Chris Tillman vs. RHP Luis Severino; 7:15 p.m., FOXJune 11: RHP Kevin Gausman...

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Zach Wilt: Stumping for Schoop to go to All-Star Game

June 08, 2017, 6:43pm

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Zach Wilt: Stumping for Schoop to go to All-Star Game

We are just over two months into the 2017 season, and while there have been some ups and downs for the Orioles, there's been one true consistent presence: second baseman Jonathan Schoop. The 25-year-old is off to an amazing start, posting career highs in all three slashline categories, batting average (.286), on-base percentage (.336) and slugging percentage (.519). He's also on pace to finish the season with career highs in home runs (28) and RBIs (87). Schoop has been an important part in...

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SLAP tear prevention tips for baseball and softball players (via Johns Hopkins Medicine)

June 08, 2017, 6:09am

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SLAP tear prevention tips for baseball and softball players (via Johns Hopkins Medicine)

A SLAP tear can be a serious injury no matter your age or professional level. It is common in baseball and softball pitchers, position players and other athletes who do a lot of overhead arm motions similar to throwing. The majority of SLAP tears don't happen in one day and are usually a result of repetitive trauma inside the shoulder. Whether you are a baseball or softball player, a coach or a concerned parent, there are things you can do to prevent SLAP tears. Johns Hopkins sports medicine...

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Opposite dugout: Nats return home from 7-2 road trip to start homestand with makeup game

June 07, 2017, 9:43pm

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Opposite dugout: Nats return home from 7-2 road trip to start homestand with makeup game

Manager: Dusty Baker (2nd season) Record: 37-21 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 1B Ryan Zimmerman (.362/.407/.696 with 17 HR, 49 RBIs), RF Bryce Harper (.316/.427/.626 with 15 HR, 45 RBIs), 2B Daniel Murphy (.336/.386/.558 with 10 HR, 41 RBIs), RHP Joe Ross (2-2, 7.34 ERA), RHP Matt Albers (1.17 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 5 holds) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: June 8: RHP Alec Asher vs. RHP Joe Ross, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Inside the Nationals: The Nationals return home from a 7-2 West...

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June 07, 2017, 8:01am

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JimÃ©nez helps Dunloggin Middle School students pack Cardboard to Leather donations

As a starting pitcher, Ulbado JimÃ©nez is used to doing the heavy lifting. But on Tuesday, the Orioles right-hander did some actual straining and grunting - all for a good cause that is near and dear to his heart. JimÃ©nez visited Dunloggin Middle School to help eighth-grade students pack donations of gently used baseball equipment given to the Oriole Advocates' Cardboard to Leather program for distribution in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. The Ubaldo JimÃ©nez Foundation recently...

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Yard Work: Episode 8

June 07, 2017, 6:35am

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Hey, O's fans. Welcome to another edition of Yard Work. On this week's episode ... It's hard to believe, but June is here already. And as the weather heats up, so has the competition in the American League East, where it seems the Orioles are always battling it out against a divisional foe. That might not be a bad thing, mind you, as the Birds are 21-13 vs. the AL East and sit just 2 1/2 games out of first place. On the offensive side of things, did we see Manny Machado return to form during...

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Dillon Atkinson: Adding Tejada creates questions in Orioles infield

June 07, 2017, 5:12am

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On Tuesday afternoon, the Orioles added Triple-A Norfolk infielder RubÃ©n Tejada to the 25-man roster and designated infielder Paul Janish for assignment. Janish, 34, has appeared in 14 games in each of the 2015 and 2016 seasons for the Birds, as well as three games this year. The 27-year-old Tejada was acquired by the Orioles on Sunday evening in a trade that involved sending cash considerations to the Yankees. Tejada has played in seven major league seasons, mostly with the Mets. He played...