O’s sweep away Angels

The Baltimore Orioles used a dominant performance from Jeremy Guthrie for a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Guthrie pitched into the ninth inning before the bullpen come on in relief to close the door on a Los Angeles rally.

Matt Wieters produced the lone run of the game with a sacrifice fly, which made up for a blown call at the plate that cost the O’s their first run earlier in the contest.

With the win, the Orioles completed their first ever season sweep of the Angels, beating them all six times this year. (Read More…)

Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:31 am by steve

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O’s fall to Rangers

The Baltimore Orioles put up a strong fight but couldn’t quite come back from an early deficit in a 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers.

The Rangers scored three runs in the first inning off of Kevin Millwood, really putting the O’s in an early hole.

Baltimore was able to close the gap to two runs after a solo home run in the ninth inning by Ty Wigginton.

However, the next three batters all struck out, leaving Baltimore to settle for a four-game series split. (Read More…)

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 8:57 pm by steve

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Orioles sign Machado

The Baltimore Orioles have signed No. 3 overall pick Manny Machado to a contract just before the deadline.

Machado received a $5.25 million bonus, which is the second largest in club history behind the one given to catcher Matt Wieters back in 2007.

Machado’s late signing came as no surprise given that he is a Scott Boras client, something that often forces teams to think twice about drafting one of his players.

The Orioles had to play a similar waiting game just a couple years ago with catcher Matt Wieters. (Read More…)

Friday, August 20, 2010 at 8:48 pm by steve

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Orioles 8-2 under Showalter

The Baltimore Orioles are now 8-2 under new manager Buck Showalter, who seems to be making a difference.

The team seems to be making less mental errors, something that plagued them all year long.

Showalter has been lauded for his attention to detail, something the players have already noticed.

Many of the veterans are pleased with Showalter’s no-nonsense attitude but also have stopped short of blaming previous managers for the team’s struggles. (Read More…)

Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:42 pm by steve

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O’s hire Showalter

The Baltimore Orioles have finally hired ESPN analyst Buck Showalter to be their next manager.

Showalter will take the helm on Monday, August 2 after about a month and a half of contract negotiations.

Juan Samuel, the team’s interim skipper, will return to the third base box with Gary Allenson heading back to Triple-A.

Showalter has a career winning record and is noted for being able to turn around franchises in a short period of time. (Read More…)

Friday, July 30, 2010 at 5:20 pm by steve

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Wigginton suspension reduced to two games

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ty Wigginton’s appeal of his suspension has reduced it to two games.

Wigginton will begin serving the suspension immediately and finish it before the July 31 trade deadline.

Serving the suspension after the deadline certainly would have made a few teams think twice about trading for him.

The pudgy infielder was suspended for bumping an umpire while arguing that he tagged a runner retreating to first base. (Read More…)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 7:52 pm by steve

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Ripken could join O’s

Cal Ripken Jr. is in talks with the Baltimore Orioles to rejoin the organization as a special adviser.

Ripken would do what he could over the next two years to help the club while his son finishes out high school.

Once his son goes off to college, Ripken would be ready to move into a full-time position with the club. (Read More…)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:49 pm by steve

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O’s place Wieters on disabled list

Just when it looked like the Baltimore Orioles were starting to get healthier, another player is down for the count.

Catcher Matt Wieters has been placed on the 15-day disabled list as he fights a stubborn hamstring strain.

Wieters initially hurt the hamstring rounding the bases but thought he would be fine if given a day or two off. (Read More…)

Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 6:59 am by steve

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O’s, Arrieta sweep away Rangers

The Baltimore Orioles have done the unthinkable, sweeping a four-game road series away from the surging Texas Rangers.

The sweep was completed in fine fashion, with Jake Arrieta showing unusually solid command and pitching the team to arguably its finest stretch of the season.

The series success certainly takes the club into the All-Star break on a very high note and gives hope for a respectable second half of the season.

Arrieta went six innings, allowing just one run and, maybe more importantly, only two walks. (Read More…)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 5:11 pm by steve

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Baltimore Orioles midseason review

The Baltimore Orioles came in 2010 with high hopes, but a disastrous start quickly dashed any hopes of a strong season.

The team got off to an unthinkable 2-16 start, which lead to speculation that manager Dave Trembley could be fired.

Trembley has managed to remain the manager, but the team’s play hasn’t improved much at all. (Read More…)

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 5:55 pm by steve

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