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Orioles: Was Adam's glove really "golden?" [The Schmuck Stops Here]
Original at baltimoresun.com sports blogs
• Sat, Nov 7
By Peter Schmuck The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards probably will be announced early next week, and there are rumblings that Adam Jones is about to become the first Orioles outfielder to win a Gold Glove since Paul Blair back in 1975. We've made... The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards probably will be announced early ne...
Vintage Fridays: Dave Leonhard, 1972 Topps #527
Original at Orioles Card "O" the Day
• Fri, Nov 6
By Kevin(noreply@blogger.com) It may sound cliche, but sometimes it truly is a small world. Right-handed pitcher Dave Leonhard earned a history degree from Johns Hopkins University, just 1.8 miles from the Orioles' Memorial Stadium digs at East 33rd Street. The local club signed the Arlington, VA native as an amateur fr...
Three plead guilty to stealing Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken Jr. monument
Original at ESPN
• Fri, Nov 6
By Associated Press Three more men have pleaded guilty in the theft of Cal Ripken Jr.'s monument from Camden Yards.
Prediction Friday: Ravens-Bengals [Connolly's Corner Sports Bar]
Original at baltimoresun.com sports blogs
• Fri, Nov 6
By Dan Connolly Before we get to the Ravens today, I have some Orioles info to pass on. Bodog.com, an online gambling site, set its odds for winning next year’s World Series, and the Orioles are 75-1 longshots. The only clubs worse... We’ll make Washington the game’s hero. Why? No clue.
Teenager pleads guilty to stealing Ripken monument
Original at CBSSports.com
• Wed, Nov 4
One of four young men accused of stealing a monument to Orioles great Cal Ripken has pleaded guilty to theft.
Man pleads guilty to stealing monument dedicated to Cal Ripken
Original at ESPN
• Wed, Nov 4
By Associated Press One of four young men accused of stealing a monument to Baltimore Orioles great Cal Ripken has pleaded guilty to theft.
Frank Robinson, 2000 Upper Deck Legends #50
Original at Orioles Card "O" the Day
• Tue, Nov 3
By Kevin(noreply@blogger.com) Chase Utley may have eclipsed Boog Powell's record for consecutive postseason games reaching base, but there are still a few Orioles greats in the October (and November, I suppose) record books. When Utley hit his sixth and seventh career World Series home runs last night, he set another...
Aroldis Chapman in Baltimore?Original at All-Baseball.com
• Tue, Nov 3
By anthony-amobi As much as I would like to see the Orioles take a risk and sign Chapman, the price will be steep and it may not be in the best interests for the Orioles to spend the resources. One would think that the Yankees, Red Sox, and a few of the other big market teams would jack up the bidding for Chapman so hi...
Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman in great demand
Original at baltimoresun.com
• Sat, Oct 31
The Aroldis Chapman market is going to be interesting to judge. The Mariners are the latest team to jump seriously into the bidding, possibly hoping to have another front-line arm so they can deal Felix Hernandez (above) before he reaches free agency. The Cubs and White Sox have expressed i...
AFL, Snyder & Bell
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Thu, Oct 29
By anthony-amobi Snyder, also 22, finished his fifth professional season this summer -- one that included a promotion to Triple-A, along with a collective .289 batting average and 88 RBIs. While holes needs to be filled for next season, I'd rather build the Orioles through the farm and trades for young tale...
O's to break in Sarasota new spring home with 'Fanfest'
Original at baltimoresun.com
• Wed, Oct 28
The Orioles will celebrate their new spring training home by holding a free "Family Fanfest" from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. The event will include player autograph sessions, giveaways, fan forums, activities for children, and a free hot dog and soda for all...
Playoff Reflections; A-Rod, C.C., Cliff Lee, & a Tale of a Few Former Orioles
Original at Oriole Post
• Wed, Oct 28
By Maryland Orioles' Fan(noreply@blogger.com) I do think the big X-factor for the Yankees was the acquisition of C.C. Sabathia. I really thought he should have never left the National League, and was going to struggle again in the American Lrague at times. For most part, he's been very good in the American League and while his numbers are now...
Looking ahead to 2010
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Tue, Oct 27
By james-baker Brooks Robinson was honored at the Babe Ruth Museum this week and all accounts have it being a wonderful event. It was sponsored by the Orioles, the Babe Ruth Museum. Many former Orioles, current members of the Orioles front office and MASN were in attendance. But no current members of the...
Vintage Fridays: Brooks Robinson, Dave McNally, and Andy Etchebarren, 1967 Topps #154
Original at Orioles Card "O" the Day
• Fri, Oct 9
By Kevin(noreply@blogger.com) It's been 43 years to the day that the Orioles won their first World Series ever and brought Baltimore its first major league baseball title since 1896. Regular-season AL MVP and Triple Crown winner Frank Robinson clinched his Fall Classic MVP with a solo home run that provided the margin o...
Orioles slide reaches 12 games
Original at Frederick News Post
• Wed, Sep 30
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By AP ST PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles reached another low point in a lost season
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GameThread: Orioles @ Indians, 7:05 PM
Original at Camden Chat
• Fri, Sep 25
Anyway, I'm forgetting what sort of blog this is. The Orioles. Right. So, not many games mean anything right now, but meaning even less than all of the other meaningless games is tonight's game between the Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles. They're the teams with the worst two recor...
Trembley Returns, Orioles need one win
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Fri, Sep 4
By anthony-amobi The big news, of course, is that Andy MacPhail and the Orioles are bringing back Dave Trembley for 2010. While many felt there needed to be a change made, I would put the number at about 35-45% of the fanbase, I don’t think you can find much argument against this move.
Indians beat Orioles
Original at Frederick News Post
• Sun, Aug 30
• 2 related articles
By AP BALTIMORE (AP) -- Andy Marte hit a three-run homer following a long rain delay, Jhonny Peralta also connected and the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Saturday night
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Matsui's homer defeats Orioles
Original at Frederick News Post
• Tue, Jul 21
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By AP NEW YORK (AP) -- Hideki Matsui homered off Jim Johnson in the ninth inning Monday night, giving the streaking New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles
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Scott powers Orioles past Mariners 12-4
Original at Frederick News Post
• Wed, Jul 8
By AP SEATTLE (AP) — Luke Scott had a career-high seven RBI and three hits to power the Baltimore Orioles to a 12-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night
Keys' hottest hitter
Original at Frederick News Post
• Sun, Jun 28
By Stan Goldberg When the Orioles acquired Brandon Waring from Cincinnati during the offseason in the Ramon Hernandez trade, added a good offensive prospect
Opinion: O's outfielder looking at reduced role in lineup
Original at MLB.com
• Tue, May 5
Quite honestly, if [Lou] Montanez hadn't done what he did to his thumb, the at-bats that normally would've been given to Pie were going to go to Montanez." Montanez has been hampered by a sprained right thumb, which has caused the Orioles to play ...
Opinion: Red Sox 12, Orioles 1: Totally Rad!
Original at Camden Chat
• Mon, Apr 20
By SC IPHRERBBKHRSeason ERA M. Hendrickson (L, 1-2)5.05333613.86D. Sarfate1.04331107.36R. Liz0.136610067.50M. Albers1.23000105.87 Albers finished it out OK, so that was nice. Poll Most Birdland Player (MBP) for today's game was: Mark Hendrickson (5 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 K) Ryan Freel (1-for-1) Cesa...
Penn might be out of the rotation race
Original at Camden Chat
• Sat, Mar 28
By SC Penn, one of five candidates for three rotation spots, is forcing the Orioles to make a difficult decision. He is out of options, meaning the Orioles would need him to pass through waivers to get him to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles aren't confident Penn will make it through waivers, as a num...
Opinion: Morning Baseball Update: Perez back to Mets, Hill dealt to Orioles
Original at John Halpin's Fantasy Sports
• Tue, Feb 3
Jeremy Guthrie Koji Uehara Matt Albers/Danys Baez/Mark Hendrickson/Hill/Radhames Liz/Troy Patton/Chris Waters Yes, I know that looks ridiculous. I think the O's might have open fourth/fifth starter tryouts in the Inner Harbor sometime in February, too. If you can throw over 75 mph,...
Opinion: Orioles: Fort Myers anyone? [The Schmuck Stops Here]
Original at baltimoresun.com sports blogs
• Fri, Jan 9
By Peter Schmuck Special thanks to Doug M. for forwarding me this story from Fort Myers, Fla., where the Orioles are working on yet another possible spring training site to replace the Fort Lauderdale facility they apparently will vacate after they break camp... Special thanks to Doug M. for forwarding me this...
Opinion: Your 2009 Baltimore Orioles starting rotation hopefuls
Original at Camden Chat
• Thu, Jan 8
By SC The Master Lock: Jeremy Guthrie, RH Jeremy Guthrie (10-12, 3.63/1.23) is the only guy we've got heading into spring training that has a rotation spot locked up, at least as it stands right now. No one else is even close to having a spot locked up, in fact. Radhames Liz, RH and Garrett Olson, LH
Opinion: Cabrera drawing interest from Jays
Original at MLB.com
• Tue, Dec 16
Daniel Cabrera, who was non-tendered by Baltimore after spending the past five seasons as a starter for the Orioles, is one arm that has caught Toronto's ... Cabrera looking at departure 'in a positive way' Baltimore Sun Help Wanted: O's now hiring four major league pitchers Examiner.com
Fanfiction: Danny 11/100
Original at noword4it (Livejournal)
• Tue, Oct 28
By Grey Team: Baltimore Orioles Characters: Daniel Cabrera Word Count: 244 Rating: PG Summary: Markakis never complained about the spreading rainbow welt on his hip... Author's Notes: This is a work of pure fiction, otherwise known as all lies ...
Patch: New Uniforms Coming November 12th
Original at Camden Chat
• Mon, Oct 27
By OEutaw Our new away jerseys will be revealed on November 12th at the Gallery in Harborplace at noon. "Baltimore" will take it's rightful place on the away grays. Here's a sneak peek: In addition, the BALTIMORE Orioles are ditching the all-black hat they currently wear with the away uni in favor o...
Goodnight Irene: 2008 year in review
Original at Oriole Magic
• Sun, Sep 28
By James Baker Baltimore Orioles Awards/ Honors Jeremy Guthrie, Nick Markakis, Melvin Mora, Luke Scott Runners up - Luke Scott, Jim Johnson, Lou Montanez, Adam Jones Baltimore Orioles dishonors Runners-up: Garrett Olson, Daniel Cabrera MLB stuff: AL Champion: Los Angeles Angels
Fanfiction: Baltimore Orioles - Daniel Cabrera - 7/100
Original at noword4it (Livejournal)
• Thu, Sep 25
By Grey Team: Baltimore Orioles Characters: Daniel Cabrera Prompt: 007. Minutes Word Count: 1411 Rating: R Summary: He needed something to enjoy. Disclaimer: This is a work of pure fiction, otherwise known as all lies told for fun, ...
O's vs. Mariners preview: August 1-3
Original at baltimoresun.com
• Thu, Jul 31
Orioles president Andy MacPhail decided that it was best for the team to keep all of its pieces at the nonwaiver trade deadline. After weeks of speculation surrounding several Orioles players, especially closer George Sherrill, the team didn’t make any moves. What does this mean for the f...
Patch: New Era: Mackdaddy ‘Orioles’ Hat
Original at Abnormal Style
• Sat, Jul 26
By Joe Mackdaddy hooked up with New Era to produce these fitted hats inspired by the throwback Baltimore Orioles logo. Also on the side panel of the hat you have a 1966 World Series patch. The hats were released a various Mackdaddy retailers ...
Opinion: The Number Fifteen & Loewen
Original at Oriole Magic
• Sun, Jul 20
By Anthony Amobi After an awesome win on Saturday night, 11-10, supplanted by Luke Scoot’s walkoff; Daniel Cabrera looking awful, and Detroit’s Nate Robertson even worse, the script turned out to be the same on Sunday — yet another loss — their 15th in a row. Sad to see, honestly.
Orioles VORP numbers
Original at Camden Chat
• Mon, Jul 7
By SC Jim Johnson wouldn't have been in my top 15 choices to be the Orioles pitching VORP leader on July 5 (the date that this data was updated), but there he is. The bullpen contributions from Johnson, Albers, Sherrill, Sarfate and Cormier have been huge. Poor Steve Trachsel was on his way to an hi...
Opinion: Bucs try to get scoop on Orioles
Original at Pittsburgh Pirates
• Fri, Jun 13
- Backup catcher Raul Chavez was briefly an Oriole in 2006, newly arrived right-handed reliever Marino Salas spent 1998-2006 as a Baltimore farmhand and third ... Pirates fall to Baltimore comeback, 9-6 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Opinion: Collected Ramblings: Liz, All-Star balloting, and the Summer Ahead
Original at Oriole Magic
• Wed, Jun 4
By James Baker All that being said is there any Oriole that REALLY deserves to be an all-star right now? Honestly, the top three choices are Sherrill, Johnson and Cabrera. Markakis, Scott, Roberts and Mora are going to have to get real hot to be legit all-stars in my opinion.
Baltimore Invaded by Red Sox Nation
Original at Examiner.com
• Sun, Jun 1
‘Baltimore’ is Back on Uniform AP Photo) Pat Dobson 1971 Score: 3-6 Saturday, 4-9 Sunday Box Score Link: Saturday, Sunday Highlight: Luke Scott HR(7), 2B, 2R's, 2RBI Next Game: Monday 7:05pm, Guthrie v. Wakefield Current Record: 26-29, 8 GB
Damn Yankees, Markakis & The Rays
Original at Oriole Magic
• Tue, May 27
By Anthony Amobi I see a problem in the lineup right now — aside from the fact we don’t score very much — it’s Nick Markakis. Tonight: Jeremy Guthrie (2-4, 3.86) vs. Matt Garza (2-1, 4.86) Saturday: Steve Trachsel (2-4, 6.75) vs. Edwin Jackson (2-3, 3.29) Sunday: Daniel Cabrera (5-1, 3.48) vs. James Shields (4-3, 3.38...
Baltimore Orioles Examiner - Trachsel Disaster, Cabrera Set - Examiner.com
Original at Examiner.com
• Sun, May 25
Trachsel Disaster, Cabrera Set POSTED May 25, 12:56 PM Fifteen days of rest did not rejuvenate the 37 year old veteran as hoped resulting in an 11-4 loss Saturday night at Tampa Bay. The struggling workhorse couldn’t get out of the second inning before surrendering 9 runs and giving up 2 ho...
Orioles Offense MIA Again
Original at Examiner.com
• Sat, May 24
By Pete Sabatini POSTED May 24, 12:11 AM Jeremy Guthrie and the Baltimore Orioles lost another close one Friday night 2-0 to the Rays at Tampa Bay. The righty goes to 2-5 despite a very respectable 3.62 ERA. The poor guy gives up 1 run on 4 hits in 6 and 2/3 and he takes the loss – a good example of the typical Guthrie...
Podcast: 2008 MLB Season Preview: Baltimore Orioles
Original at MVN
• Tue, Mar 18
Oriole Magic’s Anthony Amobi can attest, as he joins The Pitch for its Orioles edition of the show’s 2008 MLB Season Preview. Fresh off a trip to O’s camp in Florida, Amobi evaluates the 10 players acquired in the trades of former Orioles Miguel Tejada and Erik Bedard, Baltimore’s attempt t...
Podcast: Orioles rookie passes test
Original at AZ Central.com
• Sat, Jul 28
Jeremy Guthrie withstood the pressure, allowing two runs in six innings Friday night to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 42 victory, their fifth straight.
Podcast: Jeremy Guthrie on the O's 8-3 win over the Devil Rays
Original at Baltimore Sun
• Mon, May 7
By jeff.zrebiec@baltsun.com (baltimoresun.com) Right-handed pitcher Jeremy Guthrie on the Orioles' 8-3 win over the Devil Rays.
Podcast: Kevin Millar on the O's 6-1 loss to the Red Sox
Original at Baltimore Sun
• Tue, Apr 24
By jeff.zrebiec@baltsun.com (baltimoresun.com) Orioles designated hitter Kevin Millar talks about his team's 6-1 loss to the Red Sox.
Podcast: Erik Bedard on the O's 6-5 loss to the A's
Original at Baltimore Sun
• Sun, Apr 22
By jeff.zrebiec@baltsun.com (baltimoresun.com) Orioles starter Erik Bedard talks about his team's 6-5 loss to the Athletics.
Podcast: Jeff Zrebiec reports on the Orioles
Original at Baltimore Sun
• Mon, Apr 16
By jeff.zrebiec@baltsun.com (baltimoresun.com) Sun Orioles reporter Jeff Zrebiec discusses the O's and their four-game winning streak.
Podcast: Guthrie hopes to earn spot in Orioles rotation
Original at AZ Central.com
• Sat, Apr 14
The weather forecast calls for rain all day today, so Jeremy Guthrie may not get the chance to make his debut as a starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.
Opinion: The Hundred Years War (Over TV Sports)
Original at Washington Post
• Thu, Aug 3
6:00 AM MLB - Nationals Washington Nationals at San Francisco Giants Rebroadcast 8/1 9:00 AM Orioles Classic 1970 World Series Cincinnati Reds @ Orioles Game #3 3:30 PM MLB - Nationals Washington Nationals at San Francisco Giants LIVE 7:00 PM Anita Marks Show ESPN 1300 Baltimore