Down on the farm (updated)
Down on the farm (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Nolan Reimold, starting again in left field for Triple-A Norfolk, went 3-for-4 with a run and raised his average to .206 in the Tides' 6-4 loss to Toledo. Michael Aubrey doubled and drove in two runs. Left-hander Chris George allowed six runs and nine hits in four innings, with three walks and two strikeouts. Alberto Castillo tossed two scoreless innings, striking out two. Double-A Bowie won in spite of itself, scoring four runs in the eighth inning to defeat Harrisburg, 5-4. The Baysox...
Five 2010 draft picks make debuts as IronBirds win opener
Five 2010 draft picks make debuts as IronBirds win opener
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Aberdeen IronBirds began their ninth season of play in the New York-Penn League tonight with a win in the season opener, 5-2 at home vs. Hudson Valley. The IronBirds used six extra-base hits and a three-pitcher, three-hitter to send 6,671 fans home happy from Ripken Stadium. Starting pitcher Justin Anderson got the win allowing just one hit, a solo homer, over six innings. T.R. Keating pitched two scoreless and Brian Parker gave up a run in the ninth. L.J. Hoes began his rehab...
Shorebirds will host the 2011 All-Star game
Shorebirds will host the 2011 All-Star game
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Delmarva Shorebirds have announced that they will host the 2011 South Atlantic League All-Star Game on June 21, 2011 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. "We are extremely excited to host the 2011 All-Star Game, and to showcase Arthur W. Perdue Stadium and Delmarva's attractions to the rest of the league," said General Manager Chris Bitters. "We're also excited to partner with Perdue and use this opportunity to highlight the importance of the three local food banks. This partnership is...
Tonight's lineups
Tonight's lineups
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
For the Orioles: LF Corey Patterson 3B Miguel Tejada RF Nick Markakis 1B Ty Wigginton CF Adam Jones C Matt Wieters 2B Julio Lugo SS Cesar Izturis LHP Brian Matusz For the Padres: 2B David Eckstein CF Chris Denorfia 1B Adrian Gonzalez LF Scott Hairston C Yorvit Torrealba 3B Chase Headley SS Jerry Hairston Jr RF Aaron Cunningham LHP Wade LeBlanc Gonzalez has hit safely in 14 of his last 17 games, batting .379 with four doubles, six homers, 16 RBIs and 12 runs scored. He's also posted a .440...
Zimmermann hopes to rehab in Potomac early July
Zimmermann hopes to rehab in Potomac early July
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nationals righthander Jordan Zimmermann pitched off the mound Friday at Nationals Park, going two innings and 35 pitches as he continues recovery from Tommy John surgery conducted last year. "It was definitely nice to get out of Florida. The heat was killing me. It felt good to get back on the mound and be in this atmosphere again is nice." Jordan used his entire repertoire and threw at top velocity. "I have been throwing 100 percent for awhile now. I haven't had a setback, knock on...
5th Annual Brian's Baseball Bash still on
5th Annual Brian's Baseball Bash still on
Josh Land
Orioles
A handful of you have been asking about this year's Brian's Baseball Bash - With B-Rob struggling with injuries, is the Bash still on? With the closure of the ESPN Zone, where will they hold it this year? All valid questions - that now appear to have answers. According to the Community Calendar on Orioles.com, Brian's Baseball Bash is still on and scheduled for Sunday, August 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This year's event will take place at the ESPN Zone-concept similar Dave and Busters in...
Zimmermann sighting at Nats Park
Zimmermann sighting at Nats Park
Byron Kerr
Nationals
Nats pitcher Jordan Zimmermann threw off the mound today before batting practice in his first appearance at Nats Park in quite some time. Zimmermann is recovering nicely from Tommy John surgery and is ahead of schedule for his return. He pitched a couple of dozen pitches to Nats hitters. It looked as if he was throwing at full strength with no problems. More later...
It's not all bad right now
It's not all bad right now
Steve Melewski
Orioles
From the O's good news department as they get set to begin a series in San Diego tonight, four of the young pitchers are throwing well right now. Brian Matusz, who starts on the mound tonight at Petco Park, and Jake Arrieta have pitched to a ERA of 2.70 over their last five combined starts. After going through a four-start stretch where his ERA was 9.50, Matusz has pitched to an ERA of just 2.66 over his last three starts and pitched a career-high eight innings in his last outing vs. the...
Bergy talks about last night (w/Ouellette update)
Bergy talks about last night (w/Ouellette update)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Brad Bergesen told me that he was on a 65-70 pitch count last night with Triple-A Norfolk, which explains why he left the game after 2 2/3 innings. Bergesen allowed five hits to the Toledo Mud Hens, including a three-run homer to Jeff Larish. He walked two, struck out two and threw 44 of his 65 pitches for strikes. "I felt OK," he said. "I was a little rusty. I hadn't picked up a ball since Sunday. But I gave up a couple hits and then the guy obviously hit that one out, and that was...
All-Stars Among Us: Joe Mornini
All-Stars Among Us: Joe Mornini
Josh Land
Nationals
Our final profile of the Nationals' All-Stars Among Us looks at Joe Mornini. Remember, voting ends on Sunday, June 20th. Your votes will help to decide which one of these three individuals will represent the Nationals at the 2010 All-Star Game. Joe Mornini co-founded the nonprofit TeamRiverRunner to train and mentor active service members and wounded veterans in whitewater boating and other paddling sports. An active boater, Mornini read many articles about wounded soldiers back in 2004...