Showalter may think twice arguing call
A bit of posturing on the part of Orioles manager Buck Showalter cost his team two bases and a run Sunday, after Showalter argued that a double by Matt Joyce should have been called foul -- and it was instead ruled a home run after review.
The play happened with one out in the top of the sixth inning, with the Rays leading 2-1. Joyce, a left-handed batter, hooked a line drive down...
Buck Showalter, Joe Maddon Both Argue Call as Replay Awards Home Run to Matt Joyce (Video)
While MLB grapples with the idea of expanding instant replay in the wake of a series of umpiring gaffes, the oddities in its current replay policy were thoroughly exposed on Sunday afternoon.
During the top of the sixth inning, the Rays’ Matt Joyce hit what umpires initially ruled as a double to right field. After the ruling on the field, both Orioles manager Buck Showalter and...
Baltimore Orioles to sweep Tampa Bay Rays - (Sponsored Post)
Baltimore Orioles fans hoping their side can achieve a second successive run into the playoffs this fall know all too well early-season wins make all the difference.
The Os have been strong this spring after currently sit second in the AL East with a 23-16 record after close of play on Tuesday night. They have a rest day on Thursday following a brief series with the Padres...
Padres-Orioles Preview
The Baltimore Orioles continue to play well, even though their fragile starting rotation may have taken another hit.
They'll look to Chris Tillman to give them a much-needed strong start when they host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Baltimore (23-15) has won six of eight and looks forward to an eight-game homestand - the first two coming versus the Padres - after playing...
Twins square off with raw Baltimore starting pitcher
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter has had to shuffle his starting rotation on a regular basis over the past two seasons, but that hasn't stopped his club from being successful.
Steve Johnson becomes the latest to make a start for Baltimore as he faces the host Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
The Orioles made the playoffs in 2012 using 12 different starting pitchers...
O's took a chance and gamble with Machado has paid off
In August of 2012, the Baltimore Orioles were in the wild card hunt and desperate to solve a problem – third base.
As we all know from last season, former Oriole Mark Reynolds despite his power was struggling at the hot corner, and executive vice president Dan Duquette, the front office, along with manager Buck Showalter were looking for a solution.
In the middle of that...
Orioles lose 4-0 to Vargas, Angels
The Baltimore Orioles played right into Jason Vargas' hands, rolling over most of the pitches they put in play and getting just three hits against the Los Angeles Angels lefty.
Miguel Gonzalez gave up home runs to Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout before a blister on his thumb forced him out of the game after six innings and 80 pitches. The Orioles grounded into 15 groundball outs...
Orioles trust in their talent
They were the losers of the offseason, the antithesis of the Angels, Dodgers and Blue Jays. Rather than go out and buy better players, the Orioles trusted the players they had to get better and their manager and coaches to help them improve.
Most of the industry scoffed, just as most of the industry scoffed last season, when the Orioles defied mathematical logic by going 29-9 in...
Baltimore Orioles extra inning winning streak ends at 17
All good streaks must come to an end. Like other great 2013 streaks like the Miami Heat’s 27 game winning streak, and the Chicago Blackhawks’ 24 game non-losing streak, now the Baltimore Orioles regular season winning streak in extra inning games ends at 17 games. Given that extra innings is sudden death, you can’t pad this one with easy wins. Each one was back and forth...
Orioles prospect Bundy seeks 2nd opinion on arm
Orioles prized pitching prospect Dylan Bundy wants another opinion on his ailing right arm, this time from Dr. James Andrews.
Bundy has been sidelined since developing elbow soreness late in spring training. The right-hander experienced discomfort while throwing from 90 feet on Monday, which spurred him into requesting a second opinion.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday...
Orioles Manager Buck Showalter Responds To Rex Ryans Comments
Orioles manager Buck Showalter responded to New York Jets head coach Rex Ryans comments about the Orioles and Ravens scheduling conflict on September 5th that couldnt be resolved.
I understand the Orioles are playing a game at home. Well, who really cares? Youve got 81 of them things at home and maybe you couldve done the right thing and given one up and played 82 on...
Orioles Manager Says Rex Ryan Needs To Concentrate On Beating The Ravens
Baltimore Orioles skipper Buck Showalter has fired back at Rex Ryan who was highly critical of the Orioles refusal to modify their schedule to allow the Ravens to open at home.
Via USA Today, the normally reserved Showalter decided to fight fire with fire against the always brash Rex Ryan. The Jets come down to Ravens/Orioles territory on Nov. 24 and no one’s looking more...
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Showalter responds to Rex Ryan
Orioles manager Buck Showalter responded to Rex Ryan, who complained about the Ravens having to open the season on the road.
Buck Showalter to Rex Ryan: 'Stay out of things you don't know about'
On Thursday, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan made some rather odd comments regarding scheduling for the upcoming NFL season. Basically, Ryan was upset that the Baltimore Ravens, the reigning Super Bowl champs, would not be able to open the regular season at home because of a conflict with the Orioles.“Well, who really cares, you've got 81 at home, maybe you could have done the...
Showalter snaps back at Rex Ryan
Orioles manager Buck Showalter has some advice for New York Jets coach Rex Ryan: Mind your own business and worry about your own team.
Ryan suggested the Orioles should have played on the road on Sept. 5 so that the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens could open at home instead of playing at Denver.
Ryan said Thursday, ''You've got 81 at home, maybe you could...
The Orioles and Holding Runners: Showalter’s Gambit
The party line is defensive coverage in the three-four hole, but it probably isn’t that simple. Knowing Buck Showalter, some gamesmanship is at play as well.
The Baltimore manager has his first baseman, Chris Davis, playing a few steps off the bag when holding runners. Not just the slow-of-foot — all runners, all the time. The situation doesn’t matter. According to Orioles...
Orioles Will Try and Build On Last Season’s Success Starting With Opening Day
Can the O’s roll their hot finish from last year into the new season? The grass has been cut, the limestone has been set perfectly down the lines, and the plate has been cleaned. In just a few hours, the fans will pack the seats to kick off the start of Major League Baseball’s 2013-2014 season. Nothing beats Opening Day. The stadiums will be filled to capacity with optimism...
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...
Arrieta to start Orioles' home opener
The Baltimore Orioles completed their starting rotation by picking right-hander Jake Arrieta to start their home opener on April 5.
Manager Buck Showalter chose Arrieta to start the first game in Baltimore for the third straight season. The Orioles play Minnesota at Camden Yards.
Arrieta joins Jason Hammel, Wei-Yin Chen, Miguel Gonzalez and Chris Tillman, who'll start the season...
News from Orioles Camp
AL BEast Notebook – March 19
The pitchers contending for the two final starting rotation positions haven’t made the selection process easy for manager Buck Showalter.
Steve Johnson pitched four shutout innings on Sunday. Jake Arrieta had an impressive performance on Saturday, pitching 4.2 scoreless innings allowing 3 hits and 3 walks. Zach Britton pitched 3.2 scoreless innings...
Orioles' Markakis sidelined about another week
Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis has been diagnosed with a small herniated disc in his neck and will be out about another week.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter made the announcement on Tuesday morning.
Markakis was scratched from the Orioles lineup on March 3 with neck spasms, and had an MRI on Monday. He was told he'd miss two weeks, but since he's already...
What are the Expectations for the 2013 Baltimore Orioles?
The O’s look to build on the success of their 2012 season As a life long Baltimore Orioles fan, the 2012 season can only be described as magical. The O’s took a talented young team without many marquee “stars”, and pieced together a competitive squad that went on a run and eventually snuck into the playoffs after defeating the Rangers in the wild card game. They eventually...
Baltimore superfan Michael Phelps takes batting practice with Orioles (videos)
(Photo credit: Christopher T. Assaf /Baltimore Sun) Never let it be said or argued that Michael Phelps doesn’t spread his love around to more than just the Ravens when it comes to Baltimore sports teams. On Thursday, the 27-year-old Olympic champion and die-hard Baltimore sports fan (and close personal friend of Ray Lewis), showed up at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. to participate...
Baltimore Orioles Extend Contracts of Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter
COMMENTARY | On Jan. 16, the Baltimore Orioles extended the contracts of manager Buck Showalter and Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette through 2018.
Showalter and Duquette helped the Orioles reach the playoffs last season for the first time in 15 years, engineering a remarkable turnaround.
The Orioles won 93 games in 2012 -- 24 more than the previous...
Showalter, Duquette deals extended
The Baltimore Orioles have extended the contracts of executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter through 2018.
The moves were announced Wednesday.
In his first season with the Orioles, the 54-year-old Duquette put together a club that earned an AL wild-card berth, ended a 14-year run of losing seasons and won 24 more games than in 2011...
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