Scouting The 2013 MLB Draft: University of San Diego’s Kris Bryant
University of San Diego 3B/1B/OF Kris Bryant is good at hitting baseballs, very good, in fact, at hitting them hard and far and often.
The right-handed slugger is having a season for the ages while putting himself in line to be the Toreros’ first ever top three draft choice (Baltimore took LHP Brian Matusz 4th overall in 2008, though they’d probably like to forget that since...
Orioles to carry Matusz as reliever
Brian Matusz has made the Orioles roster for Opening Day. The 26-year-old lefty was told by manager Buck Showalter that he would start the season in the bullpen for the Orioles.
Matusz entered spring competing for a rotation spot with Jake Arrieta. The Orioles opted to go with Arrieta for the final rotation spot after he out pitched Matusz this spring.
Last season Matusz appeared...
Matusz solid for 5 innings, Orioles beat Red Sox
Left-hander Brian Matusz, competing for a spot in Baltimore's rotation, pitched five solid innings and the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 Tuesday.
Matusz is among a number of contenders for the No. 5 spot. He allowed one run and six hits, striking out two and walking one.
Baltimore led by six runs before the Red Sox scored six times in the eighth off relievers Daniel Schlereth...
Orioles 8, Red Sox 7
Left-hander Brian Matusz, competing for a spot in Baltimore's rotation, pitched five solid innings and the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 Tuesday.
Matusz is among a number of contenders for the No. 5 spot. He allowed one run and six hits, striking out two and walking one.
Baltimore led by six runs before the Red Sox scored six times in the eighth off relievers Daniel Schlereth...
2013 Baltimore Orioles Teams Preview
The Orioles exceeded anybody’s wildest expectations last year. The made the playoffs as one of the wildcard teams. Beat a Texas team that had represented the AL in the last two World Series and then nearly beat the Yankees in the Divisional series, losing 3-2. The Orioles had the moniker of luck hanging over them all season and they did come up on the sunny side of the average...
Matusz has 4 hitless innings, O's top Twins
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Brian Matusz pitched four hitless innings and retired his first 11 batters before a walk in the Baltimore Orioles' 9-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
After a season that saw him sent to the minors and then return as a reliable reliever, the left-hander is trying to earn a rotation spot with the Orioles. He struck out seven.
Chris Dickerson...
Orioles 9, Twins 4
Brian Matusz pitched four hitless innings and retired his first 11 batters before a walk in the Baltimore Orioles' 9-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
After a season that saw him sent to the minors and then return as a reliable reliever, the left-hander is trying to earn a rotation spot with the Orioles. He struck out seven.
Chris Dickerson hit a solo home...
MLB Team Previews: Baltimore Orioles
Key Additions
SIGNED/RESIGNED: Nate McLouth (OF), Nolan Reimold (OF), Tommy Hunter (RHP), Matt Wieters (C), Chris Davis (INF), Troy Patton (LHP), Brian Matusz (LHP), Joel Pineiro (RHP), Jim Johnson (RHP), Jason Hammel (RHP), Darren O'Day (RHP),
TRADED FOR: Trayvon Robinson (OF),
Key Losses
Ronny Paulino (C), Jim Thome (DH)
Projected...
Cherry Picking
Today's cherry picked numbers of the day belong to top prospect, turned middle relief star, Brian Matusz of the Baltimore Orioles.Brian Matusz 2012 Split Stats Split G R H BA OBP SLG as Starter 16 59 107 .305 .370 .504 as Reliever 18 2 5 .114 .170 .182Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original TableGenerated 2/5/2013.Including Games...
Orioles avoid arbitration with Wieters, 3 others
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with catcher Matt Wieters, infielder Chris Davis and left-handed pitchers Brian Matusz and Troy Patton.
The moves, announced Friday, enable the sides to avoid arbitration.
Wieters made the AL All-Star team during a 2012 season in which he batted .249 at set career highs with 23 homers, 83 RBIs and 144 games played.
Davis led the Orioles...
Orioles Brian Matusz Taking Part in Bullpen Panel at Team's Fan Fest
Each year, most Major League teams have a fan festival before spring training starts. It's a way to get fans closer to the players and coaches while building up excitement for the approaching season. It's also a way to generate speculation and conjecture. In the Baltimore Orioles' case, there are questions about how the team plans to use Brian Matusz since he will...
COMING UP CLUTCH
Ibanez beats Orioles with two HRs
Raul Ibanez clubbed two home runs to beat the Orioles in Game 3. He hit both of them late in the game after entering as a pinch-hitter.
Orioles-Yankees ALDS Game 2 Winners & Losers
Handing out labels following the O’s 3-1 win over the Yankees …
Winners
Wei-Yin Chin — The only O’s pitcher to start more than 20 games this year delivered six and one-third of no-earned run baseball. The Yankees will be seeing inside fastballs in their sleep.
Darren O’Day and Brian Matusz — Got out of the Chin-induced jam in the seventh. Matusz had a dominant eighth...
The Orioles Can Win the World Series
Though they may be underdogs, the Baltimore Orioles are certainly capable of winning the World Series this year. Five reasons why:
"1. No. 1 -- and, you could certainly argue numbers two through five as well -- is the bullpen. The O's went 73-0 when leading after the seventh inning. As relievers, Tommy Hunter is touching 100 mph and Brian Matusz has struck out 19...
Orioles reach first seasonal milestone
It’s been a while since the Orioles had at least 82 wins in a season. Yup, that’s right, Baltimore has secured their first winning season since 1997. Which was 15 years ago.
In an article on MLB.com, Brian Matusz had some things to say.
“It’s just another step,” reliever Brian Matusz said following Sunday’s 9-5 win over the Oakland A’s. “It’s a great feeling to...
Orioles win 69th game
For your consideration, from the ESPN 2012 MLB Preview -
Best-case scenario: Left-handers Brian Matusz and Zach Britton make major strides before the team is crushed under the weight of a powerful division. For the sixth straight year, Baltimore fails to win 70 games; for the 15th straight year, the team has a losing record. Yes, this is the best-case scenario.
The...
Orioles recall LHP Matusz, designate J.C. Romero
The Baltimore Orioles have recalled left-hander Brian Matusz from Triple-A Norfolk and assigned him to the bullpen, a radical change for the long-time starter.
Matusz has pitched in 68 major league games, all of them starts. The Orioles had him serve as a reliever in four games recently with Norfolk, and he did well enough to warrant a look at the big league level.
Manager Buck...
Moves Made: Matusz comes back up; Hunter goes down and more..
It looks like Tommy Hunter has been demoted back to minors, and considering how things have gone with him -- especially after Thursday's start, who could blame the team? The Orioles are in it to win, and they have to look at all the weak links. I'd imagine that he would be promoted back once rosters expand in September.
As for Matusz, according to reports, he'll be pitching...
Where's Tim Beckham, Rays Fans?
With the 1st pick in the 2008 MLB Amatuer Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays drafted shortstop stud Timothy Lamar Beckham. If you look at players drafted behind him, a lot of guys are already producing at the Major League level (Eric Hosmer, 3; Brian Matusz, 4; Buster Posey, 5). So it leads me to my question: Why isn't Tim Beckham playing at Tropicana Field?
Beckham...
Matusz Demoted; Orioles are Struggling Badly...
Greetings, everyone. I've been away for much of the weekend and greatly affected by the power outage in the area. Hope everyone is healthy and safe out there.Anyhow, I didn't catch much of the Orioles this weekend aside from being at the game Friday night - which was a win; however, the Orioles have struggled both on the pitching and offensive front for the better part of...
Matusz Demoted; Orioles are Struggling Badly...
Greetings, everyone. I've been away for much of the weekend and greatly affected by the power outage in the area. Hope everyone is healthy and safe out there.
Anyhow, I didn't catch much of the Orioles this weekend aside from being at the game Friday night - which was a win; however, the Orioles have struggled both on the pitching and offensive front for the better...
How active should the Orioles be at the trade deadline?
That’s a tough question but I think the argument could be made for both sides – that they should be “buyers” or that they should stand pat.
The first question that needs to be answered is do we trust our farm system to deliver the quality pitchers this team will need in order to make a legitimate run at the post season? After Jason Hammel (who all of you reading this need...
Can Brian Matusz Ever Regain What Made Him So Special at the End of 2010?
Right now, despite the Orioles doing relatively well so far this season, it is been apparent that there’s been an issue with the starting pitching outside of Jason Hammel and Wei-Yin Chen. On Tuesday night, southpaw Brian Matusz struggled on the mound again in a loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He gave up five runs in five innings, plus gave up a career-high thirteen...
Can Brian Matusz Ever Regain What Made Him So Special at the End of 2010?
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Right now, despite the Orioles doing relatively well so far this season, it is been apparent that there’s been an issue with the starting pitching outside of Jason Hammel and Wei-Yin Chen.
On Tuesday night, southpaw Brian Matusz struggled on the mound again in a loss...
Orioles Using Bloomberg's Data Presentation Tool
Yesterday the Orioles held an event at Camden Yards with Bloomberg Sports to show off the Bloomberg Baseball Data Tool they've started using (you know, the one that makes those graphics we see on the broadcast showing that Brian Matusz throws 55% fastballs, 15% change-ups, etc.). I unfortunately forgot my notepad, so the recap is all from memory.
Dan Duquette* spoke briefly...
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