http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/players/xavier_avery/125852 Recent articles about Xavier Avery en-us The Orioles list is strong at the top but begins to taper off quickly after the Top 4 players. The system boasts a fair bit of up-the-middle position talent (especially in the outfield) and strong pitching. There were another three or four prospects that could have easily slide into the 11-15 range and just narrowly missed the list.   #1 Dylan Bundy (P) Age G GS IP K/9 BB/9 GB% ERA FIP WAR 19 2 0 1.2 0.00 5.40 20.0 % 0.00 4.89 0.0 There’s not much to be said about Bundy that hasn’t already been written about a hundred times. Just 19 in 2012, he carved through the minors and reached the majors in his first full pro season. Bundy possesses mid-to-high-90s velocity on his fastball and he also features a plus changeup and a curveball that shows plus potential. He also has a cutter that he hasn’t thrown much as a pro. I asked a scout familiar with Bundy about the other aspects of the young phenom’s game. “His mechanics are clean and he’s a good athlete with very good body control... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:00:30 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/baltimore_orioles_top_15_prospects_2012_13/12604276 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/baltimore_orioles_top_15_prospects_2012_13/12604276 Baltimore Orioles Top 15 Prospects (2012-13) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/baltimore_orioles_top_15_prospects_2012_13/12604276 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Baltimore Orioles activated infielder Wilson Betemit from the 15-day disabled list and recalled outfielder Xavier Avery, catcher Luis Exposito and infielder Steve Tolleson from Class AAA Norfolk, the club announced Saturday. Betemit was on the DL since Aug. 12 with a right wrist injury. He is hitting .264 with 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 97 games for the Orioles this season. Avery batted .233 in 24 games over three stints with Baltimore this year and hit .236 with 57 runs, eight home runs and 57 RBI in 102 games with Norfolk. Exposito went 1-for-17 in eight games with the Orioles earlier this season and hit .268 in 55 games with Norfolk. Tolleson batted .194 in 23 games for the Orioles in three stints this season and batted .278 in 50 games with Norfolk. Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:02:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/orioles_activated_betemit_from_dl_call_up_three_others/11605063 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/orioles_activated_betemit_from_dl_call_up_three_others/11605063 Orioles activated Betemit from DL, call up three others http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/orioles_activated_betemit_from_dl_call_up_three_others/11605063 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Baltimore Orioles placed infielder Brian Roberts on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained right groin, retroactive to July 2. The Orioles recalled outfielder Xavier Avery from Triple-A Norfolk to replace him. Roberts is hitting .182 in 17 games since making his return from a concussion June 12. The oft-injured Roberts had just 163 at-bats last season and 230 at-bats in 2010. Avery is back with the Orioles for the third time. He's hit .222 in 18 games. Avery made his Major League debut with Baltimore on May 13. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:30:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/os_place_roberts_on_dl_with_strained_right_groin/11149202 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/os_place_roberts_on_dl_with_strained_right_groin/11149202 O's place Roberts on DL with strained right groin http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/os_place_roberts_on_dl_with_strained_right_groin/11149202 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/c/dcafefab6e19c89e7725bbaf6e9d642486b75b53/mini/PicImg_Orioles_fc52.jpg The Orioles placed designated hitter Nick Johnson on the disabled list with a wrist injury and recalled outfielder Xavier Avery. Johnson sprained his right wrist in Wednesday's loss to the Angels after one at-bat. He has undergone multiple surgeries on that wrist. He's batting .207 with four home runs and 11 RBIs this season. Avery was a second-round pick in the 2008 draft. He spent time on the Orioles' roster in May, filling in for Nolan Reimold (neck) and Endy Chavez (intercostal strain) in left field and as the Orioles' lead-off man. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:34:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/orioles_place_johnson_wrist_on_dl/11111390 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/orioles_place_johnson_wrist_on_dl/11111390 Orioles place Johnson (wrist) on DL http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/orioles_place_johnson_wrist_on_dl/11111390 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It looks like after the loss on Monday night, the Orioles decided to make some moves. As I thought, the Orioles would demote Tommy Hunter today; however, they also sent Xavier Avery back to Triple-A after scuffling pretty badly as of late. Endy Chavez is back from the disabled list. Although Avery did well his first week up in Baltimore and his sample size doesn't indicate his ability; however, Chavez has a track record and Avery does not. At least in Norfolk, Avery will get to play everyday and not compete with Chavez for playing time in Baltimore. And yes, the Orioles did bring up another arm for the bullpen...>>> Read More Tue, 29 May 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/hunter_avery_sent_to_minors_chavez_off_the_dl/10897088 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/hunter_avery_sent_to_minors_chavez_off_the_dl/10897088 Hunter & Avery Sent to Minors, Chavez off the DL... http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/hunter_avery_sent_to_minors_chavez_off_the_dl/10897088 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It looks like after the loss on Monday night, the Orioles decided to make some moves. As I thought, the Orioles would demote Tommy Hunter today; however, they also sent Xavier Avery back to Triple-A after scuffling pretty badly as of late. Endy Chavez is back from the disabled list. Although Avery did well his first week up in Baltimore and his sample size doesn't indicate his ability; however, Chavez has a track record and Avery does not. At least in Norfolk, Avery will get to play everyday and not compete with Chavez for playing time in Baltimore. And yes, the Orioles did bring up another arm for the bullpen... Orioles reinstate OF Endy Chavez from Disabled List and select contract of RHP Miguel Gonzalez Option RHP Tommy Hunter and OF Xavier Avery to Triple-A Norfolk The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated OF ENDY CHAVEZ from the disabled list, selected the contract of RHP MIGUEL GONZALEZ and optioned RHP TOMMY HUNTER and OF XAVIER AVERY to Triple-A Norf... Tue, 29 May 2012 15:41:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/hunter_amp_avery_sent_to_minors_chavez_off_the_dl/10896947 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/hunter_amp_avery_sent_to_minors_chavez_off_the_dl/10896947 Hunter & Avery Sent to Minors, Chavez off the DL... http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/hunter_amp_avery_sent_to_minors_chavez_off_the_dl/10896947 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png When the Orioles drafted Xavier Avery in the second round in 2008, I wasn't terribly excited. "Fast" plus "Raw" usually indicates (hopefully) a 4th outfielder to me, and Avery's minor league numbers - .266/.328/.363 overall - didn't exactly dissuade me from that view. Actually seeing him in Baltimore though, I've been pleasantly surprised and somewhat impressed. Batting Avery in the lead-off spot because of his speed seemed like a poor idea, but - though he's probably not one of the team's better hitters - he's at least showed a nice approach there. Beyond walking at an above average 10% of his plate appearances, Avery has shown a relatively patient approach and a decent level of pitch recognition. His rate of swinging at pitches outside the strike-zone is better than league average - it was outstanding (~18%, I believe), but regressed somewhat with the Boston series (now ~26%). In that area, the questions are (1) is... Thu, 24 May 2012 19:01:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/xavier_avery_has_impressed_so_far_for_the_orioles/10868213 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/xavier_avery_has_impressed_so_far_for_the_orioles/10868213 Xavier Avery Has Impressed So Far For The Orioles http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/xavier_avery_has_impressed_so_far_for_the_orioles/10868213 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png This afternoon, the Orioles lost to the Boston Red Sox, 6-5. They could not get the series win, and are 28-17 on the season.Jake Arrieta pitched well; however, he once again suffered with inconsistency on the afternoon. Despite only being at .500 – with a record at 22-22 – the Red Sox are still formidable and have a tough lineup with a mixture of veterans and youngsters. The Orioles saw that today.Arrieta lasted 5 2/3 innings, and gave up four runs. He gave up runs in the second along with the third inning and seemed to be settled down – this is, until the sixth inning.His day quickly came to end as he gave up a homer to Daniel Nava (his second of the year) and then allowed Scott Podsednik to reach base.  Luis Ayala came into the game in relief of Arrieta, and not too long after in the frame gave up a two-run homer to allowed Kelly Shoppach.Nick Johnson – who has started to come around – had a great game, as his homered twice and now has four homers on the season.Baltimore scored their run Wed, 23 May 2012 21:42:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/this_afternoon_the_orioles_lost_to_the_boston_red_sox_6_5_they_could_not_get_the_series_win_and_are_28_17_on_the_season_jake_arrieta_pitched_well_however_he_once_again_suffered_with_inconsistency_on_the_afternoon_despite_only_being_at_500_with/10860302 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/this_afternoon_the_orioles_lost_to_the_boston_red_sox_6_5_they_could_not_get_the_series_win_and_are_28_17_on_the_season_jake_arrieta_pitched_well_however_he_once_again_suffered_with_inconsistency_on_the_afternoon_despite_only_being_at_500_with/10860302 This afternoon, the Orioles lost to the Boston Red Sox, 6-5. They could not get the series win, and are 28-17 on the season. Jake Arrieta pitched well; however, he once again suffered with inconsistency on the afternoon. Despite only being at .500 – with http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/this_afternoon_the_orioles_lost_to_the_boston_red_sox_6_5_they_could_not_get_the_series_win_and_are_28_17_on_the_season_jake_arrieta_pitched_well_however_he_once_again_suffered_with_inconsistency_on_the_afternoon_despite_only_being_at_500_with/10860302 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png What is it with those scumbag Yankee fans always getting carte blanche to interfere with baseball games? We O’s fans hardly need to hear the first three syllables of the name “Jeffrey Maier” before going into involuntary dry heaves. Then there was THIS guy during the playoffs last year. In Tuesday night’s O’s-Yanks contest, another Yanks fan pulled in what should have been an out and made it a home run. At the time, B’More was clinging to a 4-0 lead, and starter Wei-Yin Chen (4-0, 2.45 ERA) was working on a shutout with two outs in the top of the seventh. Curtis Granderson hit a long fly ball to the left field wall, where rookie Xavier Avery appeared to have a bead on it. Instead, this: And just like that, the Yanks were back in the game at 4-2. And just like in those previous instances, the umpires were completely silent. Luckily, Chen would record the final out in the seventh with no more damage done, and the reliable eighth-ninth inning combination of Pedro Strop and Jim Johnson closed out Ne Tue, 15 May 2012 22:36:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/despite_jeffrey_maier_ii_os_hold_on_to_split_with_yanks/10801037 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/despite_jeffrey_maier_ii_os_hold_on_to_split_with_yanks/10801037 Despite Jeffrey Maier II, O’s hold on to split with Yanks http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/despite_jeffrey_maier_ii_os_hold_on_to_split_with_yanks/10801037 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Here is a look at the latest news and notes from around major league baseball to help you set your fantasy baseball lineup for week 7 (May 14 – May 20)  of the 2012 fantasy baseball season. American League: 7 games: all teams Hitters: Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings sat out his sixth consecutive game with an injured knee and there is still no timetable for his return although it does not sound he will need a trip to the disabled list. Unless some new breaks early Monday morning, it is best to reserve him for next week if you have other alternatives. The Baltimore Orioles promoted outfielder Xavier Avery from Triple-A where he was hitting .273 with five home runs, 16 RBI and eight stolen bases.  With Nolan Reimold and Endy Chavez both out of action, Avery should get at bats next week if you need a player in an AL-only format. Avery led off for the Orioles on Sunday and went 0-for-4 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Oakland Athletics placed Yoenis Cespedes on the disabled l... Sun, 13 May 2012 21:55:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2012_fantasy_baseball_lineup_planner_week_7/10784675 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2012_fantasy_baseball_lineup_planner_week_7/10784675 2012 Fantasy Baseball Lineup Planner – Week 7 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/2012_fantasy_baseball_lineup_planner_week_7/10784675 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yet another day, another move for the Orioles. This time, they promote an outfielder, Xavier Avery, one of their better prospects to the majors. Not sure how long he will up in Baltimore, but should be starting today. If Avery plays well, he might be up in the majors for a while.>>> Read More Sun, 13 May 2012 16:54:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/xavier_avery_promoted/10784636 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/xavier_avery_promoted/10784636 Xavier Avery Promoted http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/xavier_avery_promoted/10784636 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yet another day, another move for the Orioles. This time, they promote an outfielder, Xavier Avery, one of their better prospects to the majors. Not sure how long he will up in Baltimore, but should be starting today. If Avery plays well, he might be up in the majors for a while. Orioles select contract of outfielder Xavier Avery; Option RHP Stu Pomeranz to Triple-A Norfolk The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of OF XAVIER AVERY and optioned RHP STU POMERANZ to Triple-A Norfolk. Avery, 22, batted .273/.373/.469 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 33 games for the Tides.  He hit safely in eight of his last nine games, including multi-hit games in each of his last four.  Avery will wear uniform number 13. Pomeranz has made two scoreless appearances (4.0IP, 4H, BB, 3K) for the Orioles since having his contract selected on May 7. To make room for Avery on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated INF MATT ANTONELLI for assignment. Sun, 13 May 2012 13:49:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/xavier_avery_promoted/10784651 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/xavier_avery_promoted/10784651 Xavier Avery Promoted http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/xavier_avery_promoted/10784651 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png This afternoon, the Orioles defeated the Atlanta Braves, 2-1, in Grapefruit League action. Jai Miller and Xavier Avery drove in runs late in the game after trailing 1-0; however, the Orioles got another solid pitching performance from the hurlers on the mound. Jason Hammel pitched his first game as Oriole, tossing two scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and walked one. Pitchers Kevin Gregg, Darren O’Day, Pedro Strop, Michael Socolovich – who earned the victory - and Troy Patton each pitched a scoreless inning. Zach Phillips gave up a run off an Eric Hinske homer in the seventh inning. Overall, he pitched two innings, and one gave up a hit – the Hinske longball. Atlanta starter Mike Minor pitched three innings of scoreless ball. I’m not sure if Jai Miller may have a role with the team when Opening Day comes around; however, he is making the most his playing time so far. He is 27 and far from a young prospect, but is an intriguing player. He had two hits in three at-bats, and certainly Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:30:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/orioles_defeat_braves_jai_miller_and_opening_day/10271353 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/orioles_defeat_braves_jai_miller_and_opening_day/10271353 Orioles Defeat Braves, Jai Miller and Opening Day http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/orioles_defeat_braves_jai_miller_and_opening_day/10271353 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With thanks to Daniel Moroz of Camden Crazies, this is the sixth installment of our Top 10 prospect lists. At this point, we've had the Padres, Pirates, Nationals, Angels, Tigers, and Orioles, and the Rockies, Reds, and Braves are headed your way next week. Remember, there's a 2012 Baseball America Prospect Handbook on the line for the first person to guess my method of selecting the next teams. It really has to suck to be the Baltimore Orioles right now, no offense to Daniel Moroz. They have to face the two premier financial powerhouses in the Yankees and Red Sox, the extremely resourceful Rays, and the rising Blue Jays who are about two steps ahead of the Orioles at the moment, especially in regard to the farm system. One of the worst things about all of it is that the Orioles had such a bright outlook a few years ago due to a farm system brimming with young talent, but as an example of how depending on prospects can go horribly wrong, none of the Orioles prospects have... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:25:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/reaping_what_you_sow_baltimore_orioles_top_10_prospects/8019916 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/reaping_what_you_sow_baltimore_orioles_top_10_prospects/8019916 Reaping What You Sow: Baltimore Orioles Top 10 Prospects http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/reaping_what_you_sow_baltimore_orioles_top_10_prospects/8019916 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png