Widlansky wins Carolina League batting title
Widlansky wins Carolina League batting title
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Even though he was not listed once this year among the Carolina League leaders, Frederick Keys first baseman-outfielder Robbie Widlansky ends the season as the league's leading hitter, winning the batting title. Widlansky went 0-4 in the Keys final game Monday at Wilmington. But he will end the year with a batting average of .340, far above anyone else. The O's 11th-round draft pick out of Florida Atlantic in 2007, will end the year about 15 plate appearances short of qualifying for the...
Play ball at Fenway:  O's at Boston
Play ball at Fenway: O's at Boston
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Game Preview Orioles (56-81) at Boston (79-58) After winning back-to-back games to take a series from playoff contending Texas, the O's begin a five-game road trip tonight that will take them to Boston and New York. The O's are a combined 1-12 in those parks this season. Pitching Matchups in Boston: Tues, 7:05 p.m. - David Hernandez (4-6, 4,54) v. Clay Buchholz (4-3, 4.40). Wed, 7:05 p.m. - Jason Berken (4-11, 6.07) v. Paul Byrd (1-1, 7.56). Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven innings on Sunday...
Hernandez done after 2 2/3
Hernandez done after 2 2/3
Steve Melewski
Orioles
David Hernandez got off to a rough start giving up two first inning home runs. The first was a two-run bomb to Dustin Pedroia and the second was a solo to Kevin Youkilis. Hernandez seemed to battle his control in the first inning. However, he seemed to regroup in the second before giving up another solo home run to Alex Gonzalez. Chris Lambert, just recalled Tuesday, has entered the game with the O's down 5-0. Hernandez threw 83 pitches. His final line: IP 2.2, 4 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 4...
Orioles down nine after six innings
Orioles down nine after six innings
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Chris Lambert was greeted with a three-run home run by J.D. Drew increasing Boston's lead to 8-0. Clay Buchholz is still stifling the O's holding them to two hits and no runs. In addition, Buchholz has walked only one Oriole all night. The Birds, on the other hand, have used five pitchers. David Hernandez, Lambert, Brian Bass, Alberto Castillo and Chris Ray have all seen action against Boston. The pitchers have allowed five walks through six innings and continue to trail Boston 9-0.
Red Sox beat O's 10-0
Red Sox beat O's 10-0
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Orioles 10-0 on the strength of six home runs and a strong start by Clay Buchholz. Buchholz only allowed three hits to the Orioles batters and walked one. Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia hit two of Boston's six home runs in the game. Gary Thorne talks with Dave Trembley after the O's 10-0 loss to Boston David Hernandez had a short outing, giving up six runs in 2 2/3 innings. The bullpen didn't fair much better against Boston's bats giving up four...
Hoes and Avery solid for Delmarva
Hoes and Avery solid for Delmarva
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Xavier Avery and L.J. Hoes were drafted out of high school by the Orioles last year. They both then went on to play solid ball in the Gulf Coast League last summer. This season, the O's brass decided to see how the pair would handle the full-season with the Delmarva Shorebirds in low Class-A ball. At just 19, the pair played to rave reviews in the South Atlantic League. Neither hit .300, nor did the O's expect them to. They just made solid, steady progress which should lead to them...
Don Werner talks about O's minor league catchers
Don Werner talks about O's minor league catchers
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Don Werner is in his seventh season in the Orioles' organization and in his third year as the O's minor league catching instructor. Werner oversees the instructing of catchers at all levels of the organization. He played seven seasons in the Majors and on June 16, 1978 caught a Tom Seaver no-hitter. Werner recently answered several questions about top catching prospect Caleb Joseph and some of the other catchers on the O's farm. What are your impressions of Caleb Joseph? "He's been...
O's reach out to underprivileged youth
O's reach out to underprivileged youth
Josh Land
Orioles
Each season, OriolesREACH hosts thousands of underprivileged youth as part of the Gameday Experience Program. Groups of kids who likely wouldn't get to take in a game at Camden Yards on their own are brought to the ballpark and treated to a game of O's baseball and some fun giveaways--and the best part is that these kids are able to come here and participate thanks to a group of the O's themselves. Players like Adam Jones, Melvin Mora, Danys Baez, and Gregg Zaun sponsor the program...
Orioles wives hold silent auction to kick off Red Sox series
Orioles wives hold silent auction to kick off Red Sox series
Josh Land
Orioles
They weren't drafted by the Orioles or acquired in a trade from another team. They weren't signed as free agents. They don't wear uniforms or play second base or bat leadoff or cleanup. They don't occupy a spot on the 25-man. In fact, they aren't men at all. But they are connected with the Orioles and they do often have an impact on the city of Baltimore. "They" are the Orioles wives, the women alongside the players we recognize on the field, who frequently fill their hours...
O's look to split the series
O's look to split the series
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles take on the Boston Red Sox tonight at 7:05 to try to avenge yesterday's 10-0 loss and split the short two-game series. Jason Berken takes the hill tonight for the Orioles, looking to cool down the Red Sox bats and earn his fifth win of the year. His counterpart, 13-year veteran Paul Byrd, will look to earn his second win. The Red Sox look to follow up on their six-homerun performance yesterday to stay a game-and-a-half up on Texas for the wild card lead. Jason Berken has looked...