Yard Work: Episode 9

Yard Work: Episode 9
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

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

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 Avisaíl García (.332 average with 10 HR, 42 RBIs and 75 hits); CF Leury García (.300 average with 6 HR, 21 RBIs); 1B José 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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Zach Wilt: Stumping for Schoop to go to All-Star Game

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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Opposite dugout: Yankees using youth to excel atop AL East

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

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

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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Jiménez helps Dunloggin Middle School students pack Cardboard to Leather donations

Jiménez helps Dunloggin Middle School students pack Cardboard to Leather donations
As a starting pitcher, Ulbado Jiménez 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. Jiménez 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 Jiménez Foundation recently...
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Yard Work: Episode 8

Yard Work: Episode 8
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

Dillon Atkinson: Adding Tejada creates questions in Orioles infield
On Tuesday afternoon, the Orioles added Triple-A Norfolk infielder Rubén 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...
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Opposite dugout: Pirates have punch and are viable in an NL Central still up for grabs

Opposite dugout: Pirates have punch and are viable in an NL Central still up for grabs
Manager: Clint Hurdle (7th year) Record: 26-31 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Josh Harrison (.308/.371/.466), CF Andrew McCutchen (.232/.313/.419, 28 RBIs) RF Gregory Polanco (.264/.338/.403, 7 steals), 1B Josh Bell (.221/.300/.447, 11 HR), LHP Tony Watson (4-1, 10 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-3 in 2014) Pitching probables: June 6: RHP Ivan Nova vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 7: RHP Chad Kuhl vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Just four games separate...
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Andrew Stetka: Machado presents greatest conundrum in years for O's

Andrew Stetka: Machado presents greatest conundrum in years for O's
Manny Machado spent the weekend doing what appeared to be working his way out of a major slump. No one can say for sure, but Machado went 6-for-15 with two home runs, two doubles and five runs scored over the course of four games against the Red Sox. Perhaps it's just Boston that brings out the bat for the All-Star third baseman. Six of his 12 home runs and 11 of his 27 RBIs have come against the Red Sox this season. But I suppose there could be some extra motivation behind that offensive...
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Zach Wilt: Jones' return a positive development for Orioles

Zach Wilt: Jones' return a positive development for Orioles
For four long days, the Orioles were without their captain in center field and his absence was felt for all 96 hours. Adam Jones rested a sore ankle and hip for three games, then was scratched from Tuesday's lineup when rain was in the forecast. The O's went 1-3 in those contests and then welcomed back No. 10 with open arms on Thursday. It's hard to imagine the Orioles without Jones. It just doesn't feel natural. For the last decade, he's been the guy out there consistently day after day....
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Yard Work: Episode 7

Yard Work: Episode 7
Hey, Orioles fans. Welcome to another installment of Yard Work. In this week's episode ... It seems obvious that the key to the Orioles' success this season lies in the hands of the Yard Work podcast. After all, scheduling conflicts forced us to miss an episode last week and since then, the Birds have taken a turn for the worse. In all seriousness, it was a rough end of May for the O's as they find themselves in third place heading into tonight's series opener against the Red Sox. Both the...
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Hang ten at Social Media Weekend, presented by Ocean City, Maryland

Hang ten at Social Media Weekend, presented by Ocean City, Maryland
Ride the wave to Social Media Weekend on Eutaw Street! Ocean City, Maryland is hosting Social Media Weekend at the MASN tent on Eutaw Street on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. We're bringing the beach to you all weekend long with exclusive prizes and photos. Ocean City is hooking up fans with some great beach-themed gifts, including koozies and sunglasses. But don't forget the baseball prizes! (We are holding Social Media Weekend during a huge series against the Red Sox, of course!) Come...
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Dillon Atkinson: Orioles need to be extremely active on summer trade market

Dillon Atkinson: Orioles need to be extremely active on summer trade market
The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is two months away, and it will be the time of year where every baseball fan is refreshing his or her social media feed, waiting to see what blockbusters are going down around the league. The Orioles have made a few noteworthy moves prior to the non-waiver trade deadline in years past: They traded Eduardo Rodriguez to the Red Sox for Andrew Miller in 2014, sent Zach Davies to the Brewers for Gerado Parra in 2015, and dealt Jonah Heim to the Rays for Steve...
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Opposite dugout: Red Sox, Orioles renew rivalry with four-game set in Baltimore

Opposite dugout: Red Sox, Orioles renew rivalry with four-game set in Baltimore
Manager: John Farrell (5th season) Record: 29-23 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: RF Mookie Betts (.271 with 9 HR, 32 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.337/.393/.471), CF Andrew Benintendi (5 HR, 27 RBIs), LHP Chris Sale (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 110 Ks), LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (4-1, 2.77 ERA), RHP Craig Kimbrel (0.75 ERA, 15 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 4-5 Pitching probables: June 1: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 2: RHP Rick Porcello vs. RHP Alec Asher, 7:05...
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Opposite dugout: Yankees surging since last meeting with Orioles

Opposite dugout: Yankees surging since last meeting with Orioles
Manager: Joe Girardi (10th season)Record: 29-18 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: RF Aaron Judge (.321 with 16 HR, 34 RBIs); 2B Starlin Castro (.325 with 10 2B, 62 hits); SS Didi Gregorius (.311 with 18 RBIs); RHP Luis Severino (3-2, 3.11 ERA); RHP Dellin Betances (3-1, 0.52 ERA). Season series vs. Orioles: 3-3 Pitching probables: Monday, May 29: LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 1:05 p.m., MASNTuesday, May 30: RHP Luis Severino vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASNWednesday, May 31:...
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Zach Wilt: What's happened to the Orioles?

Zach Wilt: What's happened to the Orioles?
It's been a tough stretch for the Orioles. They have lost 10 of their last 13 games and gone from a team that had a half-game lead in the American League East on May 14 to being 2 1/2 games back of the Yankees today. The way they have lost these games has been difficult to stomach. Seven of their last 10 losses have been by one run and they have seen some significant leads vanish throughout this span. They had a 5-0 lead against the Royals on May 14 and lost 9-8. The O's were up 5-0 and then...
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Opposite dugout: First-place Astros aim to continue dominance over Orioles

Opposite dugout: First-place Astros aim to continue dominance over Orioles
Manager: A.J. Hinch (3rd season) Record: 32-16 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 2B Jose Altuve (.298/.367/.494 with 7 HR, 22 RBIs, 9 SB), RF Josh Reddick (.281 with 6 HR, 20 RBIs), LF Marwin Gonzalez (11 HR, 28 RBIs), LHP Dallas Keuchel (7-0, 1.84 ERA, 0.864 WHIP), RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (5-1, 2.43 ERA), RHP Ken Giles (3.26 ERA, 13 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (6-1 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 26: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Joe Musgrove, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 May 27: LHP Wade...
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