Markakis calls out team

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis is known as being a quiet, professional player who does his talking on the field.

Fed up with all of the losing, Markakis broke his silence and lashed out to the media about his frustrations.

Among the biggest complaint, the outfielder feels that too many players are going up to the plate without any plan of attack. (Read More…)

Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:50 pm by steve

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O’s begin managerial search

The Baltimore Orioles have begun their search for a new manager, but a decision is not expected anytime soon.

General manager Andy MacPhail has already interviewed Bobby Valentine and Eric Wedge and is set to meet with other candidates.

The Orioles expect the process to take a month or more, but there is no specific timetable in place. (Read More…)

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 6:40 pm by steve

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O’s snap 10-game losing streak

The Baltimore Orioles snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 4-3 win in extra innings over the Boston Red Sox.

It also served as the first victory in the very short managerial career of Juan Samuel, who has been given the interim tag.

Nick Markakis plated the game-winning run by driving in shortstop Cesar Izturis, touching off the celebration.

The team tried to give Samuel a shaving-cream pie to the face, but he was able to avoid it just in time.

Samuel was teary-eyed over the win and said he planned to keep both the game ball and lineup card.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 5:17 pm by steve

O’s fire Trembley

The Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Dave Trembley after an awful road trip that ended with a three-game sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees.

Trembley’s job has been on the line since the start of the season when the Orioles began 2-16.

The team turned it around for a brief period of time, playing almost .500 ball, but has fallen back to its old ways.

While Trembley was criticized for many of his moves, Joe Torre or Earl Weaver couldn’t fix this team.

The Orioles will give Juan Samuel the interim manager title and look for a permanent replacement in the offseason.

Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:46 am by steve

O’s swept away by Blue Jays

The Baltimore Orioles let more decent starting pitching go to waste as they were swept away in the three-game weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Kevin Millwood, Chris Tillman and Jeremy Guthrie all put together solid performances that were wasted by the bullpen and more bad offense.

As good as Baltimore starting pitching was, Toronto’s was much, much better.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Toronto’s starters got the chance to face the O’s lackluster lineup.

Despite the ugly series, manager Dave Trembley managed to keep his job through Monday’s off day.

Friday, June 4, 2010 at 1:46 pm by steve

Orioles’ struggles continue as Blue Jays complete sweep

The Baltimore Orioles’ season seems to get worse by the day. On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the visitors, 6-1 behind a pitching gem by Ricky Romero and three home runs.

Romero went the distance, striking out seven while not allowing a run after the opening frame. The bottom of the lineup provided the offense to support him, as No. 6 and No. 7 hitters Alex Gonzalez and Lyle Overbay combined to go 5 for 7 with two home runs and four RBI.

The Orioles drew first blood on an RBI single by Nick Markakis in the first inning, the only starter with a batting average above. 300 (.307). But starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie couldn’t make it stick, giving up three runs in the bottom of the first. He did settle down after that, finishing the day with 4 ER allowed in six innings of work, but the offense couldn’t get anything going against Romero.

Things don’t figure to get any better for Baltimore in the near future. The Orioles’ next nine games are against the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 6:56 am by Raj Sethi