VandenHurk released, Correnti hired, Cummings promoted
Right-handed pitcher Rick VandenHurk, who was designated for assignment last week when the Orioles signed infielder Wilson Betemit, cleared waivers and was released Friday. He becomes a free agent and can sign with another team.
Via Baltimore Sun
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9 days ago
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Orioles Designate Rick VandenHurk For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they designated right-hander Rick VandenHurk for assignment to create roster space for infielder Wilson Betemit.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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19 days ago
10 Photos - Jays Vs O's September 10/2011
The final POTD of the year looks at one of the 11 walkoff wins for the Blue Jays in 2011.
Jose Bautista is about to get a fist bump from Yunel Escobar after taking Orioles starter Rick VandenHurk deep for a two-run blast to left. That was Bautista's 41st bomb of the year to put the Jays in front 2-1.Brett Lawrie also puts a hurt on VandenHurk by belting his 9th homer of the...
Via Batter's Box
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December 31, 2011
Greg Halman was becoming "an icon" to baseball lovers in his homeland in weeks before his death
Mariners outfielder Greg Halman spent the final weeks of his life giving back to young baseball players in The Netherlands, where he grew up. Halman spent the first half of this month on an MLB European Tour of the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Italy, helping run baseball clinics and speaking about big league life on a continent where baseball is really just starting to hit...
Via Seattle Times
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November 21, 2011
Orioles Win in Boston Again, Andino, Johnson and Gregg
It’s fairly evident that the Orioles are not packing it in with a week now to go in the regular season. Right now, they are making the lives of the Red Sox miserable and adding some intrigue to the wild card race. As it is, the Red Sox right now are not the same team that they were from May to August, and now injuries, guys breaking down and suspect pitching may do them in...
Via Oriole Post
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September 21, 2011
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September 21, 2011
Your Morning Dump... Where Rick VandenHurk happened
This sums up the Sox season pretty well (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
Erik Bedard didn’t need a thesaurus to describe the third inning of the Red Sox’ 7-5 loss to the Orioles last night.
He...
Via Ted's Army
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September 21, 2011
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September 21, 2011
Recap: Robert F'n Andino leads O's past Sox.
Dammit. Dammit. Dammit. Robert Andino hits a bases clearing triple off of Jonathan Papelbon as the Sox blow another winnable game, 7-5.
Adrian Gonzalez started the scoring early as he doubled off of Rick VandenHurk in the first, scoring Dustin Pedroia.
The Orioles But after that, it looked like it was going to be another long night. In the third when Josh Reddick misplayed...
Via Ted's Army
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September 20, 2011
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September 20, 2011
Playoff Aspirations Create Strange Bedfellows: Rays-Yanks, O's-Sox Gamer
Wade Davis pitches for the Rays while Ivan Nova, looking for his 16th win, started with a 1-2-3 first inning in New York. Meanwhile, Rick VandenHurk pitches for the Orioles in Boston, who send Erik Bedard.Comment away.
Via Yanks Fan vs Sox Fan
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September 20, 2011
Boston sends Erik Bedard vs Rick Vanden Hurk in Red Sox vs Orioles game
Sep 20, 7:10 PM | GrassFenway Park
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Odds
63-90TEAM RECORD88-66
Boston will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Baltimore Orioles pay a visit to Fenway Park.
Rick Vanden Hurk gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Orioles on this day; he's 0-0 on the season. The Red Sox, meanwhile, will counter with Erik Bedard, who...
Via Odds Shark MLB Previews
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September 20, 2011
Bedard aims to pad Sox's Wild Card advantage
The Red Sox will meet the O's again at Fenway Park on Tuesday, with Boston left-hander Erik Bedard going up against Baltimore righty Rick VandenHurk, and they'll greet the day with a two-game lead over the Rays in the American League Wild Card race.
Via redsox.com
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September 20, 2011
VandenHurk looking to rebound vs. Red Sox
The Red Sox will meet the O's again at Fenway Park on Tuesday, with Boston left-hander Erik Bedard going up against Baltimore righty Rick VandenHurk, and they'll greet the day with a two-game lead over the Rays in the American League Wild Card race.
Via orioles.com
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September 20, 2011
How we see it goin' down: Orioles - Sox series
First Pitch: Monday (Gm. 1) 1:05, Monday (Gm. 2) 7:10, Tuesday 7:10, Wednesday 7:10
Arms: Monday (Gm. 1): Jeremy Guthrie, RHP (8-17, 4.22 ERA) vs. Kyle Weiland, RHP (0-2, 7.58 ERA)
Monday (Gm. 2): Brian Matusz, LHP (1-7, 9.84 ERA) vs. John Lackey, RHP (12-12, 6.19 ERA)
Tuesday: Rick VandenHurk, RHP (0-0, 6.00 ERA) vs. Erik Bedard, LHP (1-2, 3.66 ERA)
Wednesday: Tommy...
Via Ted's Army
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September 19, 2011
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September 19, 2011
Series Preview: Sox vs. Orioles (9/19-9/21)
Monday, September 19th - 1:05 P.M.
Kyle Weiland, LHP (0-2, 7.58)vs.Jeremy Guthrie, RHP (8-17, 4.22)
TV: NESNRadio: Red Sox Radio Network
Monday, September 19th - 7:10 P.M.
John Lackey, RHP (12-12, 6.19)vs.Brian Matusz, LHP (1-7, 9.84)
TV: NESN, MLB NetworkRadio: Red Sox Radio Network
Tuesday, September 20th - 7:10 P.M.
Erik Bedard, LHP (5-9, 3.50)
vs.
Rick VandenHurk...
Via The Nosebleeds
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September 19, 2011
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September 19, 2011
Briefs: Blue Jays SS Escobar hurts elbow vs. Orioles
Saturday's MLB news briefs: Yunel Escobar left the Blue Jays' game against the Orioles after he was struck on the left elbow by a pitch from Rick VandenHurk in the second inning.
Via CBSSports.com
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September 10, 2011
Blue Jays SS Escobar leaves game
Yunel Escobar has left the Toronto Blue Jays' game against the Baltimore Orioles after he was struck on the left elbow by a pitch from Rick VandenHurk in the second inning.
Escobar went down clutching his arm in pain and was tended to on the field by manager John Farrell and trainer George Poulis before walking off, holding his arm gingerly. Mike McCoy came in to run and took...
Via AP on Fox
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September 10, 2011
Blue Jays SS Escobar hit on elbow, exits game
Yunel Escobar has left the Toronto Blue Jays' game against the Baltimore Orioles after he was struck on the left elbow by a pitch from Rick VandenHurk in the second inning.
Via ESPN
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September 10, 2011
Blue Jays SS Escobar leaves following hit by pitch
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar left Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after he was hit by a pitch in the wrist.Escobar appeared to be in considerable pain following the plunking at the hands of Orioles starter Rick VandenHurk.Escobar left immediately and was replaced by pinch-runner Mike McCoy, who took over at shortstop the following half-inning.The 28...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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September 10, 2011
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September 10, 2011
September 10th Simulations
Eveland Of The Lost ...
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Rick VandenHurk vs Henderson Alvarez
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September 10, 2011
Gregg Does It Again...
After a solid week where the Orioles defeated the Yankees twice and opened up their series with the Blue Jays with a win, things once again got crazy on Saturday. Kevin Gregg – the Oriole closer who has been a source of consternation among fans this season – blew yet another game as the Jays won, 5-4. The closer was not good – again – and yet another team took advantage...
Via Oriole Post
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September 10, 2011
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September 10, 2011
Baltimore Orioles (58-85) at Toronto Blue Jays (72-73), 1:07 p.m. (ET)
Dutch-born right-hander Rick VandenHurk makes his first start of the season today when the Baltimore Orioles return to Rogers Centre for the middle test of a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Via Miami Herald
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September 10, 2011
Toronto Blue Jays home to Orioles in baseball betting action
Sep 10, 1:07 PM | TurfRogers Centre
Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays Odds
58-85TEAM RECORD72-73
The Toronto Blue Jays look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Orioles arrive at Rogers Centre on Saturday.
Henderson Alvarez will take the mound for Toronto, and he'll carry a 1-2 record into the contest. Rick Vanden Hurk gets the ball for Baltimore; he...
Via Odds Shark MLB Previews
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September 10, 2011
Advance Scout: Baltimore Orioles, September 9-11
This series is almost a mirror of a week and a half ago, with Guthrie versus Cecil leading things off, after which each team had made one change. Rick VandenHurk replaces Jo-Jo Reyes in the O's rotation and gets Henderson Alvarez. Meanwhile Tommy Hunter will face Dustin McGowan, who replaces Luis Perez, who if I understand things correctly will pick up McGowan after he goes his...
Via Batter's Box
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September 09, 2011
O's set to test VandenHurk in rotation
Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed on Thursday that Rick VandenHurk will get the start in Toronto on Saturday.
Via orioles.com
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September 08, 2011
September Call Ups Look to Impress Orioles’ Organization
The calendar page has turned to September and baseball fans know what that means. It’s time for all major league rosters expand to 40 instead of 25 during the last month of the regular season. September Call Ups have arrived.
The Orioles acquired VandenHurk from the Marlins on July 31st, 2010 in exchange for Will Ohman.
Managers and organizations give up and coming, future...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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September 05, 2011
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September 05, 2011
Honkbal! Netherlands Bids to Host MLB in 2014
On Wednesday, a story appeared that a Dutch delegation is getting ready to make its final bid to host a Major League Baseball game in 2014, centered around a new stadium capable of seating 30,000 to be built in Hoofddorp, a small city outside Amsterdam. (Significantly, the story indicates that American baseball people have assisted them with the text, which indicates that there is...
Via Fangraphs
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September 01, 2011
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September 01, 2011
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