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Yankees Blow Out O's With an Eight-Run, Eighth Inning
September 14, 2009 by
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Sunday’s game against New York started out as a close game, and it looked like Baltimore was perhaps going to suffer a close loss; however, the Yankees hurt the Orioles in the eighth inning by scoring, yes, eight times – a similar event took place a few weeks ago at Camden Yards...
O's Win Against Yankees; Derek Jeter Passes Lou Gehrig as All-Time Yankees Hit Leader...
September 12, 2009 by
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The eyes of the baseball world were on the Bronx last night as history -- depending on your perspective -- was made. Derek Jeter finally became the all-time Yankee hit leader passing Lou Gehrig with a third inning single of Baltimore's Chris Tillman; however, the Orioles would...
O's Win Again in the Bronx; Matusz Brilliant, Is This His Last Start of '09?
September 12, 2009 by
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If this is Brian Matsuz's last start of 2009, he sure made it worthwhile to watch. He went into one of the most intimidating places in all of sports and just dominated as the Orioles won their second straight in the Bronx, defeating the Yankees, 7-3. Baltimore put a six-spot on...
Derek Jeter, Passing Gehrig and the Rain...
September 12, 2009 by
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And why is this game being played now? ... um, because of Derek Jeter. If this were anyone else in baseball, this game is not played. Yes, I said it -- this game is being played to make sure he gets the record on Friday night. I don't think anyone wants to endure a doubleheader...
Red Sox Take Two Game Set From Orioles...
September 10, 2009 by
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Unlike last night, the Orioles fought against the Red Sox in a hard-fought game; however, the Boston smelled blood and jumped on the Baltimore bullpen. With the score tied at four in the bottom of the seventh, Victor Martinez came up as a pinch hitter with the bases loaded and came...
Nothing to See: Baltimore Clinches 12th Losing Season in Baseball, Jones Done & Dumb Asses Among Us
September 09, 2009 by
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If the Orioles were going to lose on Tuesday, one hoped that they could have given a little more fight. David Hernandez and the Oriole bullpen got lit up in Boston to the tune of six home runs -- some of them quite majestic -- and ten runs; therefore, at the end of the night, one had...
Under Armour Event in Annapolis
September 07, 2009 by
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On Saturday morning, fans that got up early enough got a chance to meet Oriole outfielder Nick Markakis, Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and the Marlins Jeremy Heremdia at the Under Armour store at the Annapols-Westfield Mall. The event in Annapolis was a meet-and-greet autograph...
Orioles Take Two of Three From Rangers
September 07, 2009 by
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The Orioles bats came through on Sunday, and Jeremy Guthrie delivered on the mound throwing seven shutout innings to defeat the Rangers, 7-0. With the 'B' team on the field in yesterday's game, Chad Moeller came through with a 2-for-4 say with two RBIs, and Ty Wigginton...
O's Beat Rangers 5-4 on Saturday and Honor the Negro Leagues...
September 05, 2009 by
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On Saturday, Brian Matusz earned his fourth major league win and Melvin Mora had a huge day with a 3-for-4 afternoon plus drove in three runs as Baltimore beat Texas, 5-4, in second contest of a three game set. Texas jumped all over Matusz to take a 3-0 lead in the first inning and...
It Was a Great Game For Eight Innings, Then the Yankees Annihilate Orioles
September 03, 2009 by
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I went to the game last night, and for eight innings, I had a great seat, ate some good food, had fun, and watched the Orioles battle for eight innings against C.C. Sabathia and the Yankees. However, when Jim Johnson came on for the ninth inning, you could smell the Yankees plotting...
Yankees Use Five Homers to Kill The Birds...
September 02, 2009 by
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It was a fun exciting night at the Yard that felt like a playoff game, but in the end, the Yankees emerged victorious – again – against the Orioles, 9-6. New York used the longball – five in total, including two by Jorge Posada – to defeat Baltimore and send them to their 79th...
Harold Baines and Julie Wagner Inducted Into Orioles Hall of Fame - With Pictures
September 01, 2009 by
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On Saturday, Harold Baines -- an Eastern Shore native out of St. Michaels -- who wore the black and orange for parts of seven seasons in his 22-year career and Julie Wagner, who worked in the community relations department of the team were inducted into the Orioles' Hall of Fame...
Pettitte Was On and Throws a Gem; O's Lose 5-1
September 01, 2009 by
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In the past few years, I thought Andy Pettitte might have been close to the end of the line as a top-tier pitcher (in fact, until this season he's looked awfully average); however, last night at the Yard, he showed why he's been a solid and dependable arm for the past decade...
O-Mazing: Matusz Shines, Pie Hits Another Out..
August 31, 2009 by
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After yet another deflating loss to the Indians, thanks to the bat of Andy Marte, the Orioles thanks to their young talent, turned it on. In the end, Baltimore beat Cleveland, 5-3, as Brian Matusz had his best showing on the mound to date throwing seven innings, striking out eight...
Orioles Smash The Tribe
August 29, 2009 by
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After losing a heartbreaker on Thursday night, the Orioles regrouped and absolutely smashed the Cleveland Indians, 13-4. Big nights by Felix Pie (three RBI's, and a homer), Nick Markakis (three hits with a homer, with three runs driven in) and Matt Wieters (three hits, four RBI...
Johnson Serves a Crticial Ninth Inning Homer; O's Lose to Tribe, Callups...
August 28, 2009 by
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Jim Johnson has been suitable in relief this season; however, his 2009 campaign is lacking some of the brilliance from last season, and once again – last night – he served up a homer in a relief outing. This time around, it made the difference in a razor thin ballgame. Baltimore...
Guthrie Solid; O's Finally Win Out in Minnesota to Close Out Road Trip...
August 27, 2009 by
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For the first time in a quite a while, Jeremy Guthrie looked like a stopper as he pitched seven solid innings, only giving up a run, as he the Orioles finished off the Twins, 5-1. Overall, it was a solid effort by the team, and instead of finding themselves in an another close game...
You Can Rearrange the Chairs on the Titanic, But It's Still Gonna Sink: Trembley
August 27, 2009 by
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Jerry Crasnick of ESPN -- who I enjoy reading during a lull in a my workday (I really don't have too many of those anymore) -- wrote a piece recently on nine men whose performance during the final six weeks or so of the 2009 MLB regular season will determine how their futures will...
Twins Take Second Game of Series Thanks To a Walk-Off Hit by Delmon Young
August 26, 2009 by
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After the Orioles lost on Monday in the Land of 10,000 Lakes in a tight game, they took an early lead, but gave up another one to the Twins on Tuesday, 7-6. Delmon Young had a walk-off hit in the ninth to seal it for Minnesota off rookie reliever Kam Mickolio – who had been lights...
Twins Get the 1st Game of the Series From the O's; The Metrodome and Target Field...
August 25, 2009 by
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Last night, Oriole rookie Chris Tillman learned how difficult life can be in the majors at times. The youngster pitched well and show why the Orioles have been so high on him; however, despite his solid start, the offense could not get anything going, and in the end, Baltimore lost...
The Weekend that Was; Progress
August 24, 2009 by
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Despite Baltimore’s record, all things considered, they have been playing well the last week or so. Their solid play continued in Chicago as they took two out of three from the White Sox this weekend, as Jeremy Guthrie found his groove on Saturday, and Jason Berken showed signs of...
Orioles Salvage Series in Tampa; Are Things Getting Any Better?
August 21, 2009 by
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The Orioles finally snapped out a five game losing streak as Brian Roberts hit a grand slam in fifth inning and Nolan Reimold followed up with a three-run shot of this own in to led them to a victory over the Rays, 8-7.Brian Matusz earned his second major league win as a he looked...
Angels Take Three of Four From the Orioles
August 18, 2009 by
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After Sunday’s horrific loss in extra innings, the Orioles hoped to split the four game set with the Angels; however, they found themselves on the losing end – again – as Vladmir Guerrero hit two homers, drove in five, and gave a huge lift to starter Ervin Santana as Los Angeles...
Stephen Strasburg Signs With Nationals
August 17, 2009 by
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Looks like the Nationals have inked their first round pick, uber-prospect Stephen Strasburg for $15.67 million for 4 years according to the MLB Network along with ESPN and CNN/Sports Illiustrated. I guess Boras didn't get the moon, the stars, the sun and the solar system but the...
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: O's Give up Nine Runs in the 13th and Lose...
August 17, 2009 by
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Click Here for Photo Set: LinkAfter staging thee comebacks -- including scoring twice during the eighth and ninth innings -- what could have been a very memorable became a disaster of epic proportions as the Oriole bullpen (Matt Albers and Brian Bass) gave up nine runs in the top of...
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