Zimmermann staying patient in rehab from Tommy John
Zimmermann staying patient in rehab from Tommy John
Byron Kerr
Nationals
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- The day following his third rehab start for Potomac, Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann says he was most pleased with how well his changeup was working Wednesday against Kinston. Jordan went four innings, scattering six hits, allowing one unearned run, no walks and striking out four. Jordan threw 53 pitches, 40 for strikes. "I thought it went pretty well. I threw a lot more changeups then I usually do. I have been working on that with (pitching coach) Paul (Menhart). ...
Orioles Announce Upgrades and Additions to the Carvel Kids' Corner at Camden Yards
Orioles Announce Upgrades and Additions to the Carvel Kids' Corner at Camden Yards
Lindsay Rykiel
Orioles
The Orioles will unveil a new and improved Carvel Kids' Corner when the team opens their homestand tomorrow, Friday, July 16, against the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:05 p.m. Improvements and enhancements to the new Carvel Kids' Corner, located inside Gate C at Camden Yards, include two new interactive games that young fans will be able to play whenever they visit Oriole Park. "Home Run Derby" will give youngsters the chance to take their hacks in a batting cage, while "Strike Zone", featuring...
Raffy's 5-year anniversary (& rehab updates)
Raffy's 5-year anniversary (& rehab updates)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
You won't find a Hallmark card to commemorate the occasion, but Rafael Palmeiro joined the 3,000-hit club exactly five years ago tonight. Palmeiro made history by lining a double off Seattle's Joel Pineiro in the fifth inning at Safeco Field. I didn't realize it happened on this date until reading Billy Ed Smith's comment, which I'll post below. On this final off day before the second half slog begins, we as Orioles fans should mark this solemn anniversary. Five years ago today, Rafael...
Scott healing; Rendon hurting (updated twice)
Scott healing; Rendon hurting (updated twice)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The All-Star Game earned its lowest rating on Tuesday. See what happens when you don't let Ty Wigginton bat? Luke Scott is listed on the Gulf Coast League Orioles' roster today, joining second baseman Brian Roberts. Scott has been running and hitting at the minor league complex in Sarasota, and he's serving as the designated hitter and batting third today against the GCL Twins in his first injury rehab game. Roberts is leading off and playing second base. Update: Roberts lined a single...
Lannan spotting the ball more consistently
Lannan spotting the ball more consistently
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals pitcher John Lannan had his best start of the four outings so far at Harrisburg July 10 against the Reading Phillies. Lannan went six innings and allowed five hits and two runs, while striking out six batters and walking only one. Pitching coach Randy Tomlin says Lannan is gaining his confidence back with each start. "John did very well in his last outing. He needed to spot the ball more consistently and he did that. He is feeling really good about himself and the adjustments...
The Tatum question
The Tatum question
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Thanks to the PR staff's detailed first-half notes, I can answer a question regarding Craig Tatum that's cropped up more frequently on this blog since the Orioles ran off four consecutive wins in Arlington. What is the club's record with its backup catcher behind the plate? The Orioles are 10-9 in games that Tatum has started, compared to 19-50 with Matt Wieters in the lineup. Read as much or as little into it as you want. I'm just tossing out the numbers. Tatum needed a crash course...
Zimmermann solid in third start for Potomac
Zimmermann solid in third start for Potomac
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann took another step forward with a positive rehab start for Potomac Wednesday night. Zimmermann tossed four innings, scattering six hits, allowed one unearned run, no walks and striking out four. Jordan threw 53 pitches, 40 for strikes. Team president Stan Kasten was in attendance to watch Jordan's start. Kinston won the game 3-1, and Zimmermann got tagged with the loss. He has allowed no earned runs in three starts, a span of nine innings. Jordan left...
Bowie represents
Bowie represents
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Double-A Bowie outfielder Tyler Henson went 2-for-4 with two doubles tonight for the West team, which defeated the East, 10-3, in the Eastern League All-Star Game. Baysox closer Pedro Beato needed one pitch to retire former Orioles farmhand Nate Spears and end the game. Triple-A Norfolk outfielder Jeff Salazar went 0-for-1 for the International League, which defeated the Pacific Coast League, 2-1. Steven Bumbry, Brian Conley and Levi Carolus hit their third home runs tonight for Single-A...
The Sherrill question (updated)
The Sherrill question (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Within the span of a few minutes, I had four readers ask whether the Orioles would have any interest in claiming left-hander George Sherrill off waivers. Unfortunately, I'm giving the same answer: I really don't know. He just became available. I can only speculate that the Orioles will pass because they currently have two left-handers in their bullpen - though Mark Hendrickson and Will Ohman are trade candidates - and Michael Gonzalez nearing a return from his injury rehab assignment....
After the All-Star break
After the All-Star break
Josh Land
Orioles
When baseball resumes after the All-Star break, the O's kick off the second half with a 10-game homestand against Toronto, Tampa, and Minnesota. During that homestand, things will be busy here in Birdland. Check out the list of O's events and promo nights coming up in the days just after the All-Star break: Fri, July 16: Fireworks Night Sat, July 17: Replica Brooks Robinson Jersey (Click here for info on a change to this giveaway) Sun, July 18: Kids Batting Helmet Tue, July 20: Jason...