Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Tillman and Arrieta in early Sunday action
Chris Tillman made his 2nd start for Norfolk, after dealing with the groin injury. In 5 innings, he allowed 4 hits, 3er, 1 homer, 1 bb, and had 7 k's. Jake Arrieta took the mound in the first-game of a Double-header for AA Bowie. Since the Baysox were scheduled to...
With Uehara returning; pitching staff changes I would make
With Uehara expected to be activated off the DL for the start June 10th, changes to the pitching staff are in-order. The most likely scenario is that Berken will be sent back to AAA. I would suggest another option. For Uehara, I would send Alberto Castillo down....
Free Falling
"Wanna free fall out into nothing. Gonna leave this world for a while. And I'm free. (freefalling I'm a, freefalling I'm a) Freefalling." - Tom PettyThese lyrics aptly describe the recent play by the Baltimore Orioles. Crushed again last night, the O's have lost 4 in...
Thoughts on Brian Matusz, Gordon Beckham, and the O’s 2009 Draft
Brian Matusz had his 11th start for the Frederick Keys last night.For the year, Matusz is 4-2, with a 2.16 era. In 66.2 innings, he has allowed 56 hits, 21 walks, and has 75 k's.In his last 4 starts he has gone:June 5th - 6 innings, 5 hits, 0 er, 1 bb, 6 k'sMay 31st -...
Surgery for Izturis means opportunity for Andino
MASN's Roch Kubatko reported last night that Izturis has appendicitis and would have surgery. http://masnsports.com/2009/06/izturis-update-2.htmlWhile I am sorry for Izturis and what this does to his season; I am excited for the opportunity this provides Andino....
O’s crushed in Oakland, need a win tonight
The Orioles were out of last nights game vs Oakland, 10 pitches into the bottom of the 1st. Guthrie recorded only 2 outs, before giving up 7 hits, and 6 runs. The beating delivered by the A's was not limited to the scoreboard, as Guthrie took a wicked smash right back...
Baltimore Sun – O’s to release Jamie Walker
The Baltimore Sun reported today that the O's will announce the release of Jamie Walker, and promotion of Alberto Castillo. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-osnotes605,0,7634469.storyI made clear in a lot of places last year that I was not a fan of...
Orioles at Oakland 6/5 – 6/7
The Baltimore Orioles will enter Oakland at 24-30, and having lost their last two. The O's are 8-17 on the road. The Athletics have won their last two games in Chicago, with one more to play today. Overall, the A's are 21-30 with an 11-13 record at home. The scheduled...