Berken and Hernandez remember their Major League debuts
Berken and Hernandez remember their Major League debuts
Steve Melewski
Orioles
If Jake Arrieta wants to get advice on what he may experience in his Major League debut tonight, all he has to do is walk a few feet in the O's clubhouse. He could ask Brad Bergesen, Jason Berken, David Hernandez or Brian Matusz. They all made and won their Major League debuts last season. Berken beat Toronto in his debut on May 26, pitching five innings and giving up two runs in a 7-2 victory. "Obviously he'll be a little excited, a little anxious, a little nervous. Once you get out...
Early notes
Early notes
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Interim manager Juan Samuel confirmed that Brian Roberts underwent more tests on his back, but there are "no major developments" to report. We're still waiting. I'm told that Roberts called into The Scott Garceau Show today on MASN and talked about how he's dealing with some inflammation in his back that's causing the discomfort. Samuel said he doesn't anticipate any more roster moves "as we go forward" besides Alfredo Simon possibly being activated from the disabled list next...
Matt Wieters VIP Sweeps
Matt Wieters VIP Sweeps
Josh Land
Orioles
You already have a quarter of the set if you got your Nolan Reimold mini bobblehead on May 26, and you'll make it one-half when you take home your Adam Jones mini bobblehead on June 24. So when you make it 3-for-4 on June 30 with the arrival of the Matt Wieters bobblehead, it'll already be a treat. But what if you could take home even more that night? Enter the Matt Wieters Bobblehead Night VIP Experience Sweepstakes for a chance to win four Field Box tickets to the June 30 game against...
Tonight's lineups
Tonight's lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
For the Orioles: Corey Patterson LF Miguel Tejada 3B Nick Markakis RF Ty Wigginton 1B Luke Scott DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Scott Moore 2B Cesar Izturis SS Jake Arrieta RHP For the Yankees: Jeter SS Swisher RF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Posada DH Granderson CF Thames LF Moeller C Burnett RHP Reminder: The Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game, sponsored by Geier Financial Group, will be played Sunday following the Orioles' 1:35 p.m. game against the Mets at Camden Yards. It...
The other shoe
The other shoe
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
As I was driving to Camden Yards, the Orioles announced that they designated left-hander Alberto Castillo for assignment to clear room on the 25- and 40-man rosters for Jake Arrieta, who will make his major league debut tonight against the Yankees. Castillo was 1-0 with a 10.13 ERA in 10 2/3 innings over 14 games. This move can't be viewed as a shocker. Castillo could be outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk if he clears waivers. I can't imagine that the Orioles will be able to work out a trade...
Covering the Bases: Matt Capps
Covering the Bases: Matt Capps
Josh Land
Nationals
Tune in Thursday to learn all about former Pirates' closer Matt Capps during MASN's weekly Covering the Bases segment. Drafted by the Pirates in the 7th round of the First-Year Player Draft in 2002, Capps became a reliever in '05 and advanced quickly through the minor league system making his debut in September of that year. A closer since 2007, Capps has 87 career saves and 20 for Washington this season. Bob, Rob and Debbi will talk to Matt's teammates, coaches and family about his...
Mike Griffin talks about Jake Arrieta
Mike Griffin talks about Jake Arrieta
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Of those in baseball that know Jake Arrieta's pitching very well, Mike Griffin may know him the best. He's been his pitching coach for his 28 starts at Triple-A Norfolk over the last two years. Griffin is confident Arrieta will do well tonight and can handle making his first career start vs. the Yankees. "He's going to be nervous, that's only human. But you know what, Jake's going to handle it. He's going to handle the situation very well, I am totally confident in that aspect of...
Pairing up a current star and a Hall of Famer
Pairing up a current star and a Hall of Famer
Josh Land
Orioles
Eddie Murray and Mark Teixeira recently visited Camden Yards to help promote the 29th Annual Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game. Teixeira talked about his experience having once played in the game, and Murray related the game at Camden Yards to the North-South game he played in as a ballplayer developing in Los Angeles, Calif. Watch the video beow to hear the pair touch on their own careers, specifically their shared talent for switch-hitting, and how they became involved in the...
Trying to put Arrieta's debut in perspective
Trying to put Arrieta's debut in perspective
Steve Melewski
Orioles
A fan calling in to the Mark Viviano show on the O's flagship station, 105.7 the Fan today said he thought the Orioles were calling up Jake Arrieta to sell more tickets to tonight's game. Some fans' lack of knowledge knows no bounds. What about his league-leading ERA of 1.85; what about his ERA of 0.82 over his last three starts; what about his recent improved control? Maybe the O's should wait until he pitches back-to-back no hitters or gets that ERA under 1.00. That will show us...
MASN Brings Back The John Riggins Show to Television
MASN Brings Back The John Riggins Show to Television
Josh Land
Nationals
Live Broadcasting by Ustream MASN, the local leader in live sports entertainment, will relaunch The John Riggins Show on television beginning in July. MASN will simulcast the weekday show live from the studios of WTOP in Washington D.C., where the Redskins' Hall of Famer has been on the air since April on the HD-3 channel of 103.5 FM. The legendary Washington Redskins running back will bring his unique and outsized personality to sports fans across MASN's seven-state television territory...