O's vs. Boston:  Friday night stat primer
O's vs. Boston: Friday night stat primer
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The O's have scored ten runs in David Hernandez's four starts this year and just two of those runs have scored while Hernandez is in the game. Ty Wigginton has reached base in 14 of his last 25 plate appearances. Since beginning the year 6 for 29, Nick Markakis has 17 hits in 55 at bats (.309). He is tied for 12th in the AL in walks (14). Matt Wieters is 13th in the league with eight multi-hit games. The Orioles have lost seven straight home games vs. Boston O's hitters, recent...
Trembley's message to the fans (with video)
Trembley's message to the fans (with video)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles are 4-18 and own one victory at Camden Yards. They haven't posted a winning season since 1997. So why should fans pay to enter these gates? Dave Trembley talks with the media about turning things around "This is your team. This is the Baltimore Orioles," manager Dave Trembley said. "If you love your team, you love them through good times and bad times and you stick with them, because sooner or later this team will turn it around and you want to be here when that happens....
Berken to continue workin' in his current role
Berken to continue workin' in his current role
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Earlier this week, Dave Trembley talked about finding out "who wants it" in his bullpen and basically that some roles could be open to those that pitch well and grasp them. For now, though, Jason Berken is not changing roles. He's been valuable in long relief, going 0-0, 1.32 in six games over 13 2/3 innings. He pitched the ninth last night because he needed work. The skipper has been tempted to give Berken work later in the game, but for now, he remains in long relief. "Yes, there has...
The first Where in the Yard? winner of the 2010 season
The first Where in the Yard? winner of the 2010 season
Josh Land
Orioles
It's hard to believe the first month of the baseball season has already played out - which means it's time for our first 'Where in the Yard?' winner of the 2010 season. Congrats to Jeremy from Cumberland for the sweep! Throughout the weeks in April, he racked up every point possible - plus the bonus for identifying the tougher Babe Ruth plaque to boot. So Jeremy should look out for an email from me and his MLB gift card in the mail soon to follow. Want an MLB gift card of your own?...
Pre-game chatter
Pre-game chatter
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Brad Bergesen's locker is set up and manager Dave Trembley confirmed that the right-hander will make tomorrow's start. We already knew it, but I suppose it's worth repeating. "Bergesen is on regular rest to come back and pitch," Trembley said. "He went down there and did the things we asked him to do. I talked to him today earlier and he seems a lot more relaxed, a lot more sure of himself. He pitched very well down there. He got some good work in. I would expect that you'll see Brad...
Atkins at first; Hughes will DH
Atkins at first; Hughes will DH
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Left-hander Wilfrido Perez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Double-A Bowie. For the Orioles: Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Matt Wieters C Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott LF Ty Wigginton 2B Rhyne Hughes DH Garrett Atkins 1B Cesar Izturis SS David Hernandez RHP For the Red Sox: Scutaro SS Pedroia 2B Martinez C Youkilis 1B Drew RF Ortiz DH Beltre 3B Hermida LF McDonald CF Lackey RHP
Unofficially official
Unofficially official
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Brad Bergesen is no longer listed as tonight's starter for Triple-A Norfolk. Left-hander Chris George has taken Bergesen's place in the Tides' rotation and will make his first start since Sept. 7. Troy Patton takes the ball tomorrow and Brandon Erbe on Sunday. Bergesen will return to the Orioles' rotation tomorrow. A corresponding roster move will be made at that time. Bergesen allowed two runs in seven innings, with no walks, in last Sunday's start with the Tides. He got 14 ground ball...
Figueroa's bat sizzles at Bowie
Figueroa's bat sizzles at Bowie
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Even though he has yet to play one game at the Triple-A level, Paco Figueroa has been through a lot in the Orioles farm system. A ninth-round pick out of the University of Miami in 2005, he has played for five different O's affiliates and has always shown a solid bat. Yet injuries have slowed his career and he can't seem to get past Bowie to the top rung of the O's minors. But he's often shown he can hit. Figueroa, a second baseman last year, now playing mostly in right field, he is...
Fund for Cuellar
Fund for Cuellar
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I wanted to pass along some information to anyone who's interested in contributing to the Mike Cuellar Fund, which has been set up by the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T): Mike Cuellar Fund @ Wachovia Bank, N.A. Account Number.....1010279020512 For wire transfers: # ABA #063000021 The organization also provided assistance to Cuellar's family while the former Orioles great was battling stomach cancer. Also, Ripken Baseball announced today that it will host a group of young baseball players...
Weekend Odds and Ends
Weekend Odds and Ends
Josh Land
Nationals
Please come join us at Crystal City Sports Pub on Saturday evening as we watch the Nationals take on the Marlins from Miami. Ben Goessling is hosting his first get-together to talk to fans this weekend and you don't want to miss it. Meet us at Sports Pub (in Arlington, accessible my Metro) at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Make sure to go RSVP! Nationals PR pro Lisa Pagano, who is also running for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Woman of the Year, is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party at Sports Pub...