Bergy looks like he's back (w/spoiler update)
Bergy looks like he's back (w/spoiler update)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Brad Bergesen hasn't recorded a strikeout for the second consecutive start, and it means absolutely nothing. Just thought I'd mention it. Bergesen is shutting out the Mariners on three hits over five innings, giving him 11 2/3 scoreless innings over his last two games. He's walked two and struck out none - the same as his last start. Bergesen escaped a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the fourth and retired the Mariners in order in the fifth. He's thrown 61 pitches. SPOILER ALERT: Still no...
Two game updates (w/update)
Two game updates (w/update)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Corey Patterson is the catalyst of this offense. Somebody had to say it. Patterson grounded a single into right field leading off the third inning, took second on Adam Jones' single to left and scored on Miguel Tejada's one-out double. Jones also motored home. Orioles 2, Seattle 0. Matt Wieters singled with two outs, but Seattle center fielder Ryan Langerhans threw out Tejada at the plate. Update: Luke Scott knocked Ryan Rowland-Smith out of the game with a home run leading off the...
Paco Figueroa to Triple-A
Paco Figueroa to Triple-A
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Paco Figueroa is joining the Norfolk Tides to fill Corey Patterson's roster spot at Triple-A. Figueroa, a ninth-round O's pick from 2005, will be playing at that level for the first time. He was batting .306-1-10 in 28 games at Double-A Bowie with a .757 OPS where the 27-year-old righty hitter had played second and third base and left and right field. After hitting .361 in April, Figueroa's bat had cooled this month as he was 7 for 36. Once Nolan Reimold reports to Norfolk, the Tides...
Wigginton hurt? (updated)
Wigginton hurt? (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Ty Wigginton broke up a double play in the second inning. Let's hope that's all he broke. Wigginton was nailed in the right hand by a throw from Mariners shortstop Josh Wilson while sliding into second base. He immediately jumped to his feet and ran into the dugout with his arm hanging at his side. He didn't retreat to the clubhouse or the trainers room. He's still in the dugout, showing the hand to head athletic trainer Richie Bancells. That's one tough guy. Instant update: ...
Some facts and stats to check out
Some facts and stats to check out
Steve Melewski
Orioles
*The newest Oriole, Corey Patterson, grounded out in the first in his first at bat. In 14 games with the Tides, he was batting .368-0-2. He was three for six in stealing bases. He began 2 for 16 with Norfolk, but hit .463 in his last ten Tides games. He batted .250 vs. lefty pitching and .400 vs. right handers. *Tonight's Seattle starter, lefty Ryan Rowland-Smith is the only player in Major League history with a hyphenated last name. He was born in Sydney, Australia and pitched for that...
A soggy start
A soggy start
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Following a 24-minute rain delay... The first ball put in play tonight headed directly to Corey Patterson in left field. I'd say something about Patterson getting his feet wet, but that happened during his jog from the dugout. Patterson caught Ichiro Suzuki's line drive for the first out, and Brad Bergesen retired the next two Mariners for a routine inning. He needed 10 pitches to get out of the rain. Patterson almost led off the bottom of the first with a bloop hit down the right field...
Patterson arrives (w/more quotes added)
Patterson arrives (w/more quotes added)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Corey Patterson finally made it to Camden Yards, though he still hadn't changed into his uniform as he spoke to reporters outside the clubhouse. I asked Patterson whether it felt strange to be back here after leaving the Orioles following the 2007 season. "Yes and no," he said. Glad we cleared that up. OK, seriously, here's the rest of his quote: "You always think when you leave an organization whether you'll get back, and you see it happen occasionally. I'm happy to be back here....
Nationals Enjoy Record Ratings on MASN
Nationals Enjoy Record Ratings on MASN
Josh Land
Orioles
The only thing stronger than the Nationals spectacular start to the 2010 season is their record-setting television ratings on MASN. The last two Nationals games on MASN (May 10-11) earned the highest television ratings of the team's six-year history in Washington. The Nationals scored a 2.0 household rating in the Washington, D.C. market, which translates into more than 40,000 homes tuning in to the games. In the key demographic of men aged 25-54, the Nationals game also delivered a 2.0...
MacPhail's message to the fans
MacPhail's message to the fans
Steve Melewski
Orioles
I am not sure what is was all about, but a video of O's president Andy MacPhail appeared on MLB.com today. It seems to be his update to the O's fans. Here is the transcript of what he said and the video link. "I wanted to take an opportunity to talk to you a little bit about where we are at this stage of the season. As you know, we've all had to endure a terrifically horrendous start. That first 18 games were terribly problematic for us and really a miserable way to start the season. I...
Nationals Enjoy Record Ratings on MASN
Nationals Enjoy Record Ratings on MASN
Josh Land
Orioles
The only thing stronger than the Nationals spectacular start to the 2010 season is their record-setting television ratings on MASN. The last two Nationals games on MASN (May 10-11) earned the highest television ratings of the team's six-year history in Washington. The Nationals scored a 2.0 household rating in the Washington, D.C. market, which translates into more than 40,000 homes tuning in to the games. In the key demographic of men aged 25-54, the Nationals game also delivered a 2.0...