ZACH BRITTON RUMORS & GOSSIP
Baltimore Orioles Recall Pitcher Zach Britton
MLB News: The Baltimore Orioles recalled left handed pitcher Zach Britton from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday and most likely will get a start on Monday unless the organization decides to use him out of the bullpen before that.
Fantasy Ramifications: Britton did post a sub 2.00 ERA this season at Norfolk but his role is still up in the air. His value would be higher if he starts, but...
Orioles rumors: Baltimore shopping Zach Britton?
The Baltimore Orioles haven’t received the production they
were hoping for out of their starting pitchers so far this season. As a result,
they are reportedly looking for rotation help, and “there’s an increasing feeling
around baseball people” that the team could dangle left-handed starting pitcher
Zach Britton in a trade, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe...
Zach Britton Getting Noticed
I thought I would pass this along...Zach Britton is getting noticed outside of Baltimore. Andrew Schwartz of Midwest Sports Fans provided his thoughts on the young pitcher:A former 3rd round pick, Britton was previously ranked (in 2010) as a top-30 prospect by Baseball America, so his success shouldn’t come as that great of a surprise. But still, after Britton spent the first three...
Great Britton? Orioles’ Surging Starter Zach Britton Just May Be For Real
Meet Zach Britton–the Orioles starting pitcher whose win Tuesday night gave the Orioles a share of the division lead with the Yankees.
Britton has been phenomenal for the Orioles over his last 4 starts, going 4-0 with a sub-1.00 ERA.
A former 3rd round pick, Britton was previously ranked (in 2010) as a top-30 prospect by Baseball America, so his success shouldn’t come as that...
Zach Britton dominates White Sox, is then demoted
Zach Britton of the Orioles had one of the best starts of his young career on Thursday against the White Sox. In eight innings, Britton allowed one run on seven hits, and struck out ten batters without walking one. For Britton, who has only made eight starts in the majors this season while battling injuries and ineffectiveness, the start was a step in the right direction...
Orioles recall LHP Britton from Class AAA
The Baltimore Orioles recalled left-hander Zach Britton from Class AAA Norfolk and optioned infielder Joe Mahoney to the Tides, the club announced Saturday. Britton will start Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Britton is 1-1 with an 8.10 ERA in five starts for Baltimore this year. Mahoney went 0-for-4 in two games for the Orioles.
Twins seek to repeat RBI blast vs. Orioles
With their starting rotation in a state of flux, the injury-plagued Baltimore Orioles are counting on Zach Britton to help provide some stability.
Britton is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to make his season debut Tuesday night as the visiting Orioles take on the Minnesota Twins, who broke out in a big way during the opener of this four-game set.
After going 11-11...
Via Fox Sports North
July 17, 2012
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FanFest Notes and Thoughts: Zach Britton
During Orioles FanFest, southpaw Zach Britton spoke with the media for a couple of minutes. Britton answered questions about his prepration for Spring Training, his up-and-down year. In addition, he spoke about the rotation, the additions to the roster and a few other things. Here are some quotes and notes I was able to pick up from him. Is he excited for Spring Training? Yah...
Via Oriole Post
February 16, 2012
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Zach Britton Still Injured, O’s Revamping Pitching Philosophy
Nobody was expecting the Baltimore Orioles to instantly become playoff contenders in 2012, but today’s news out of Birdland is still depressing. According to Jim Duquette, Zach Britton‘s shoulder injury from late last season is “still lingering” and will limit his workload during spring training. Britton was rated as the Orioles’ top pitching prospect coming into the 2011...
Q&A: Zach Britton, Oriole in Progress
Zach Britton’s rookie season was both predictable and surprising. The 23-year-old left-hander went 11-11 and 4.61, in 28 starts — numbers that could reasonably be expected from a highly regarded first-year hurler competing in baseball’s toughest division. How he arrived at them was the unexpected part.
Britton went into the year rated as the Orioles’ top pitching prospect...
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