Minor League transactions (and updates)
Minor League transactions (and updates)
Steve Melewski
Orioles
There were a flurry of roster moves made today around the O's farm system. OF Dave Krynzel from Bowie to Norfolk OF Ambiorix Concepcion from Bowie to Norfolk IF Miguel Abreu to Bowie inactive list IF Paco Figueroa to Bowie inactive list OF Danny Figueroa to Bowie inactive list RHP Zach Clark from Frederick to Norfolk OF Matt Angle from Frederick to Bowie IF Pedro Florimon from Frederick to Bowie RHP Brian Parker from Frederick to Bowie IF Brandon Waring from Frederick to Bowie LHP Brett...
MacPhail on Matusz, Tillman and Bergesen
MacPhail on Matusz, Tillman and Bergesen
Steve Melewski
Orioles
O's manager Dave Trembley today said he expected Brian Matusz and Chris Tillman to each make "three starts maximum" before being shut down for the remainder of this season. O's president Andy MacPhail also spoke about limiting appearances and innings for the rookie pitchers. "With Brian you have to remember this is his first year of pro experience. He doesn't have the innings built up that even Chris Tillman or Berken or Hernandez have that have been pitching professionally. You...
Tonight's pitchers:  Hernandez vs. Burnett
Tonight's pitchers: Hernandez vs. Burnett
Steve Melewski
Orioles
RHP David Hernandez (4-6, 4.24) tonight makes his 14th start of the season, his 7th at home and his 2nd of the year vs. New York. Hernandez did not get a decision in his last start vs. Cleveland when he gave up two runs over six innings. Hernandez, 2009 season: In July: 2-0, 2.45 in four starts In August: 1-4, 5.83 in six starts Right-handed batters hit .283 off Hernandez while lefties bat .271 and he gives up an average of just .156 when pitching with runners in scoring position. The...
A bomb, but the warehouse is safe
A bomb, but the warehouse is safe
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Luke Scott hit a huge three-run homer, it was a bomb, but it didn't hit the Warehouse in case you were wondering. He hit it 412 feet down the right-field line onto Eutaw Street, but it would have needed to go 439 feet to reach the Warehouse. Still, off the bat it made you wonder, that was crushed. The three-run shot off A.J. Burnett in the fifth, gave the O's a 6-5 lead. It was Scott's 21st homer of the year. It was the 52nd homer in Camden Yards history onto Eutaw Street and the 22nd...
O's yearbooks are available now
O's yearbooks are available now
Josh Land
Orioles
The 2009 Orioles Yearbook is out already this season, and this year's is a good one. The gray "Baltimore" road jersey is pictured on the cover in front of the classic O's brick backdrop. Inside you'll find bios for the various members of the Orioles ownership and front office (Here's a fun fact you may or may not know: author Tom Clancy is actually the Vice Chairman of Community Projects and Public Affairs for the O's). Following the front office are pages for the manager, coaches...
Will Adam Jones...
Will Adam Jones...
Steve Melewski
Orioles
ever learn to hit the cutoff man. This is September and he is still making that basic mistake. It just happened on A-Rod's RBI single in the sixth. Jones, with no shot to get a speedy runner at the plate, overthrew the cutoff man by 10 feet, allowing A-Rod to practically walk into second. You wonder how mistakes like these happen time and time again. It could have been very damaging in a close game. Fortunately for the O's, Chris Ray struck out Posada and that play didn't hurt the team...
Jones update
Jones update
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Adam Jones, lifted for a pinch runner in the bottom of the sixth, left the game with a sprained left ankle. The O's have tied their season high tonight, giving up five homers. The Yankees have tied their season high, hitting five homers. It's the fourth time they have hit five in a game.
Lunch with Adam Jones
Lunch with Adam Jones
Josh Land
Orioles
Get your Adam Jones baseball cards, T-shirts, photos, and baseballs ready for an autograph, as the Orioles centerfielder will be the first Bird to participate in an O's autograph series brought to fans by Wendy's. The young slugger will be at the Wendy's on West Nursery Road in Linthicum, Maryland (1589 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090), signing autographs and posing for photos with fans from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. At Wendy's, you'll likely find that Jones is every...
Yankees use the longball to beat O's, 9-6
Yankees use the longball to beat O's, 9-6
Steve Melewski
Orioles
A-Rod didn't homer. Neither did Derek Jeter. Or Johnny Damon or Mark Teixeria. Still the New York Yankees hit five homers in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Orioles in front of 25,782 at Camden Yards. The game had ties and lead changes like a basketball game. Luke Scott's 412-foot, three-run homer gave the Orioles a 6-5 lead in the 5th. It was the 52nd homer in O's Park history to reach Eutaw Street. Amber Theoharis interviews Luke Scott about the Birds' 9-6 loss But after Alex...
O's Promos
O's Promos
Josh Land
Orioles
T-Shirt Tuesday Don't miss Melvin Mora T-Shirt Tuesday tomorrow night at Camden Yards. The first 10,000 fans (15 and older) to arrive at Oriole Park on Tuesday, June 9 will receive a free orange Melvin Mora O's shirt. Tuesday is also Ollie's Bargain Night, which features upper reserve tickets for the basement price of just $8. Orioles Rookie Flex Pack The O's are also running a ticket promotion that features some nice giveaways in connection with purchasing tickets for four games at...