http://masnsports.com/ The Official Website of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network en Copyright 2010 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:03:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Manager Dave Trembley clarified Craig Tatum's injury as a bruised left index finger. Tatum was injured on his 27th birthday. It just doesn't seem fair. Asked about his concern over Koji Uehara's hamstring, Trembley replied, "I won't know until tomorrow." Trembley noted that Jeremy Guthrie "pitched up" and "pitched behind." "I will be interested to see how he pitches the next time," Trembley added. Trembley praised Luke Scott for the way he's hitting against both right-handers and left-handers, and Matt... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/post-game-trembley-41.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/post-game-trembley-41.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:52:56 -0500 Matt Albers served up a two-run homer to Chris Lubanski in the bottom of the eighth inning. Toronto 13, Orioles 3. Koji Uehara also had a left hamstring issue last year, but he said the discomfort is in a different spot this time. "When I made the last pitch, I felt something in my hamstring," he said. Asked if he's concerned, Uehara said, "I'm always concerned."... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/more-on-koji-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/more-on-koji-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:41 -0500 Matt Wieters hit a monstrous home run to center field in the sixth inning after the Blue Jays' Aaron Hill unleashed a two-run shot off Alberto Castillo in the bottom of the fifth. I guess it's a good thing I listed his spring stats before the game. Toronto 11, Orioles 3. Koji Uehara exited the game with a strained left hamstring. Craig Tatum has a bruised left hand. That's one banged-up battery. Tatum and Uehara were hurt in a span... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/injury-updatesrie.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/injury-updatesrie.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:04:43 -0500 Catcher Craig Tatum left the game with one out in the fifth inning with an apparent injury to his hand. Koji Uehara struck out Travis Snider on three pitches and got ahead 0-1 on John McDonald when Tatum rose to his feet and began walking to the mound. We didn't see whether Tatum was hit by a foul tip. It seems like every person in the press box was looking down when it happened. I'll have an update later. Luis... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/tatum-leaves-game.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/tatum-leaves-game.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:32:51 -0500 It didn't go the way he wanted. Guthrie has thrown 75 pitches through three innings, 43 for strikes, and he won't return for the fourth. He's done pitching in Dunedin. Guthrie is charged with seven runs (six earned) and seven hits. He walked three, struck out none and allowed three home runs. He also threw a wild pitch, and his spring ERA jumped to 9.28. The bottom five in the Blue Jays' order went 5-for-8 with three homers, six RBIs... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/guthries-day-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/guthries-day-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:09:53 -0500 Adam Jones just led off the top of the third inning with a long home run to left-center field. Toronto 4, Orioles 2. The ball sailed past the scoreboard, giving Jones two home runs this spring. Luke Scott doubled to right with two outs. Jeremy Guthrie will come back out for the bottom of the third inning with his pitch count at 42, including 25 strikes. Update: Guthrie walked Lyle Overbay to begin the inning, and John Buck reached when... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/mr-jones-and-me-2.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/mr-jones-and-me-2.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:48:15 -0500 Shortstop Cesar Izturis had a hand in all three outs in the bottom of the first inning. He also failed to make a play that was scored a hit and started a rally that allowed Toronto to tie the game. Jose Bautista opened the inning by grounding to Izturis. Aaron Hill followed with a grounder that scooted past Izturis, who attempted to make a backhanded stop. Izturis made a leaping grab of Adam Lind's liner for the second out, but... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/izzys-busy.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/izzys-busy.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:23:22 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley says he's seen the following from Jeremy Guthrie, who makes his fourth start today: "Better delivery, better location of his fastball," Trembley said. "You're never going to get a guy with a better attitude. I don't think there's ever going to be a fluctuation in his attitude. The guy's an A-plus in that category. "Jeremy Guthrie's probably the hardest-working guy I've ever had. No question about that. Everybody knows that about him. The guy never missed a... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/this-and-that-35.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/this-and-that-35.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:51:10 -0500 Closer Mike Gonzalez will pitch an inning tomorrow in a minor league game, and another inning Sunday against the Phillies in Clearwater. Manager Dave Trembley said he didn't have any updates on Brian Roberts. Fourteen players from the minor league camp will join the Orioles on Saturday. Half will travel to Fort Myers for the split-squad game against the Red Sox, and half will stay in Sarasota for the split-squad game against the Pirates. Here's the Blue Jays lineup: Jose... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-notes-21.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-notes-21.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:30:27 -0500 Monday: Roster moves and injury updates | Tuesday: Injury updates and a look at Arrieta | Wednesday: Johnson returned to O's and a Reimold update... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-301.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-301.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:37:52 -0500 Cesar Izturis SS Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Miguel Tejada 3B Luke Scott 1B Matt Wieters DH Lou Montanez LF Craig Tatum C Justin Turner 2B Jeremy Guthrie RHP Ricky Romero is starting for the Blue Jays. Michael Aubrey says his injured groin is feeling better, but he's still day-to-day, with no target date for his return to the field. It's been a wasted spring for Aubrey.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-39.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-39.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:58:12 -0500 An Orioles and NCAA tourney hoops version. Did you know........ *The Orioles will not play back-to-back series vs. teams with 2009 losing records until May 14th when they begin series vs. Cleveland and Kansas City. *The Orioles will play 12 consecutive games vs. the Red Sox and Yankees from April 23 to May 5. From June 1-10, the O's play nine in a row vs. the duo. That's 21 of the first 60 games vs. NY or Boston. *As of... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/did-you-know-6.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/did-you-know-6.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:25:46 -0500 Miguel Abreu's bloop single with two outs in the ninth inning scored Pedro Florimon and prevented the Orioles from going hitless after Cesar Izturis' leadoff single in the first. Cla Meredith turned in another spotless performance today. He hasn't allowed a baserunner in five innings. No hits, no walks, no runs. "He's getting both right- and left-handed hitters out," manager Dave Trembley said. "For the most part he's kept his pitches down in the count. He locates down. And he's... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/blue-jays-4-orioles-1.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/blue-jays-4-orioles-1.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:24 -0500 During my recent search for a clip of Chuck Thompson calling an O's game, I eventually found myself on YouTube, watching various Orioles commercials. There are plenty to keep you busy, from the Brad Bergesen commercial that we all heard about recently to videos of Jim Palmer pitching for Brylecream or the Money Store. Since there are so many, I thought we'd feature one of these each week - at least until we run out of interesting O's videos. So... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/the-os-between-innings.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/the-os-between-innings.html Orioles Buzz Kate Wheeler Orioles Orioles Buzz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:47:58 -0500 Travis Snider hit an opposite-field home run off Kam Mickolio in the fifth. Blue Jays 4, Orioles 0. Mickolio has walked three batters in two innings. Matt Wieters threw out Brad Emaus trying to steal in the fifth. The Orioles have one hit, Cesar Izturis' leadoff single in the first. Update: Fifteen straight Orioles were retired until Ty Wigginton walked to open the sixth. Still only one hit as we enter the bottom of the seventh. Pedro Florimon pinch-ran for... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/berken-on-berken.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/berken-on-berken.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:16:20 -0500 Jason Berken allowed three runs and four hits in the third inning. He also walked a batter. Alex Gonzalez lined a single into left field with one out. Jeremy Reed grounded a single into right and Nick Markakis overran the ball, allowing Gonzalez to score and Reed to take third base. Randy Ruiz walked on four pitches and Brian Dopirak lifted a sacrifice fly. Back-to-back singles by Travis Snyder and Brad Emaus increased the lead to 3-0 and brought pitching... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/blue-jays-take-the-lead.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/blue-jays-take-the-lead.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:38:47 -0500 Jason Berken threw 12 of his 13 pitches for strikes and escaped a two-on, no-out jam in the first inning. Jarrett Hoffpauir reached on an error by left fielder Jonathan Tucker, who couldn't hold onto a sinking liner, and Alex Gonzalez followed with a broken-bat single into center field. Jeremy Reed struck out, Randy Ruiz popped to short and Brian Dopirak grounded to second. Cesar Izturis led off the bottom of the first with a single into right field. Meanwhile,... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/berkens-workin.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/berkens-workin.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:12:21 -0500 Mike Gonzalez is scheduled to throw one inning against the Phillies on Friday. Felix Pie threw and hit again today and will play in one of the intrasquad games on Saturday. "He probably could play on Friday, but because it's a night game, I'll hold him back and play him on Saturday," manager Dave Trembley said. "I'm encouraged by both Gonzalez and Pie." Trembley won't make more roster cuts before the split-squad games. Trembley said Chris Tillman, David Hernandez and... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-trembley-9.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-trembley-9.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:23:56 -0500 Second baseman Brian Roberts will wait another day to determine whether the epidural had a positive effect on his back, consult with Dr. Lee Riley in Baltimore and proceed from there. Not much of an update, but it's all I've got. "I'm just waiting a day or two to see what the results are," he said. "Not a whole lot different yet. "I had an epidural shot. Now it's just giving it a day or two to settle in. I'm... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/b-rob-update.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/b-rob-update.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:11:42 -0500 Closer Mike Gonzalez threw a bullpen session this morning and expects to pitch in Friday's game in Clearwater. "A couple batters came up and I tried to let it go a little bit," he said. Gonzalez, who has been dealing with tightness in his lower back, will play light catch tomorrow. "It's just little nagging aches," he said. "I've got to get it out."... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/gonzo-almost-a-go.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/gonzo-almost-a-go.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:27:16 -0500 Monday: Roster moves and injury updates | Tuesday: Injury updates and a look at Arrieta | Thursday: Meredith making push to be in the bullpen... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saysing-about-the.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saysing-about-the.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:46:03 -0500 Last year, the Seattle Mariners finished 85-77 and recorded 24 more wins than they had in 2008. They made such a dramatic improvement and actually scored 31 fewer runs than the season before. But after giving up 811 runs in 2008, the Mariners gave up just 692 last year. That's 119 fewer runs allowed and 24 more victories. The Mariners pitching had a hand in that, of course, but many are crediting a big upgrade in defense with the increased... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/is-the-game-trending-toward-de.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/is-the-game-trending-toward-de.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:14:27 -0500 The rain is coming down hard here, but it's expected to stop before the first pitch is thrown. Just a morning shower, or so we're told. I'm savoring a rare morning at Ed Smith Stadium. We travel to Dunedin tomorrow and Clearwater on Friday and Sunday. The Orioles also play a split-squad game in Fort Myers on Saturday, but I'll cover the Sarasota game. Former Orioles farmhand Rommie Lewis accompanied the Blue Jays to Sarasota today. So did Raul Chavez... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/free-your-mind-and-the-rest-wi.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/free-your-mind-and-the-rest-wi.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:04:32 -0500 Cesar Izturis SS Adam Jones CF Nick Markakis RF Matt Wieters C Miguel Tejada 3B Nolan Reimold DH Garrett Atkins 1B Ty Wigginton 2B Jonathan Tucker LF Jason Berken RHP Felix Pie remains out of the lineup with some soreness in his left shoulder. He hit off a tee and threw yesterday, and will consult today with head athletic trainer Richie Bancells. "It feels much better today," Pie said. "Maybe Saturday I'll play in a game." Mike Gonzalez said he... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-38.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-38.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:02:25 -0500 While I was driving back from Fort Myers, the Orioles announced that pitcher Steve Johnson has been returned to the organization by the San Francisco Giants. Johnson has been assigned to Double-A Bowie and will report to the minor league camp. The Giants selected Johnson in the Rule 5 draft in December, costing them $50,000 in the process. The Orioles pay half that amount to reclaim him. Johnson, the son of former Orioles pitcher and current MASN analyst Dave Johnson,... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/johnson-returned-to-orioles.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/johnson-returned-to-orioles.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:13:00 -0500 The Orioles today announced that RHP STEVE JOHNSON has been returned to the organization from the San Francisco Giants. Johnson was selected by the Giants in the Rule 5 draft in December. Johnson was 3-2 with a 2.84 ERA in seven starts for Double-A Bowie in 2009 after being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers along with 3B JOSH BELL in exchange for LHP GEORGE SHERRILL on July 30. He was 12-7 with a 3.41 ERA overall last season. Johnson... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/rhp-steve-johnson-returned-to.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/rhp-steve-johnson-returned-to.html News Releases Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:39:05 -0500 Josh Perrault picked up the save in the Orioles' 3-1 victory, their third win in a row. Danny Valencia doubled over the head of center fielder Jeff Salazar, who froze on the ball before breaking late, but Perrault retired the last two batters. Salazar ended the game with a diving catch in right-center field to rob Juan Portes. As always, manager Dave Trembley met with reporters on the field after the game ended. "Most of the guys had command of... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/post-game-trembley-40.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/post-game-trembley-40.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:02:27 -0500 Dennis Sarfate didn't allow a hit in the eighth inning, but the Twins scored a run to reduce the Orioles' lead to 3-1. Sarfate threw two wild pitches, the first as he recorded a strikeout and the ball got past catcher Caleb Joseph. He also committed a balk and issued a walk. The run scored on Drew Butera's ground ball to short. Sarfate struck out two batters. His fastball reached 94 mph.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/strange-day-for-sarfate.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/strange-day-for-sarfate.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:30:02 -0500 Chad Moeller just clubbed a two-run homer off Clay Condrey in the top of the seventh to increase the Orioles' lead to 3-0. Koji Uehara tossed a scoreless fifth and Will Ohman was perfect in the sixth, though he needed some defensive help. Robert Andino made a nice play at short to retire Joe Mauer, and Jeff Salazar made another running catch near the warning track in right-center field. Matt Albers has entered the game in the bottom of the... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/quick-game-update-2.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/quick-game-update-2.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:52:26 -0500 David Hernandez has given the Orioles three scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out two. He's also walked a batter. Ben Revere lined a single up the middle leading off the third inning, but Orlando Hudson grounded into a 6-3 double play, with shortstop Robert Andino fielding the ball with one foot on the bag. Joe Mauer singled to center, but Michael Cuddyer flied to right. Hernandez has thrown 50 pitches, 33 for strikes. The Twins put two runners... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/updating-hernandez.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/updating-hernandez.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:46:54 -0500 Matt Wieters' work schedule is about to gain a few more pounds. It's getting heavier. Wieters caught Kevin Millwood today, as I mentioned earlier. He'll catch tomorrow, serve as the designated hitter on Thursday and catch back-to-back games over the weekend, as I mentioned earlier. So why am I writing about him again? Because he's 1-for-13 this spring, which prompted me to ask manager Dave Trembley about Wieters' slow start at the plate. "I've seen good at-bats," Trembley said. "He... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/if-youre-wondering-about-wiete.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/if-youre-wondering-about-wiete.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:15:43 -0500 Kevin Millwood made it through five innings in today's intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium, taking a shutout into his last frame before surrendering three runs. He threw 88 pitches, 56 for strikes. Millwood allowed three hits, walked two and struck out seven. I'm told his curveball was outstanding. Millwood's fastball topped out at 88 mph. He usually sits in the low 90s. Brandon Waring hit a two-run homer off Jim Johnson in the fourth inning. Johnson threw 29 pitches,... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/meanwhile-back-in-sarasota.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/meanwhile-back-in-sarasota.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:18:53 -0500 Ben Revere CF Orlando Hudson 2B Joe Mauer C Michael Cuddyer 1B Jason Kubel DH Brendan Harris SS Danny Valencia 3B Jacque Jones LF Juan Portes RF Scott Baker RHP Mike Maroth, Clay Condrey, Jesse Crain, Pat Neshek and Jose Mijares also are available to pitch today. A reminder that Jason Berken makes his first spring start tomorrow. Brian Tallet starts for the Blue Jays.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/twins-lineup-3.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/twins-lineup-3.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:34:58 -0500 Zach Britton was scheduled to go two innings in today's intrasquad game in Sarasota. Kevin Millwood allowed a hit and walk through two innings, striking out four consecutive batters. David Hernandez will be on a 50-pitch limit today in Fort Myers. Nolan Reimold will serve as the designated hitter again tomorrow, giving him consecutive starts. The club is hoping he'll get seven at-bats over the two days. Felix Pie is supposed to hit and throw today and might return to... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/this-and-that-34.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/this-and-that-34.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:19:45 -0500 Monday: Roster moves and injury updates | Wednesday: Johnson returned to O's and a Reimold update | Thursday: Meredith making push to be in the bullpen... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-300.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/what-theyre-saying-about-the-o-300.html Saying Orioles Jeff Wolfson What they're saying about the Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:55:22 -0500 Closer Mike Gonzalez, who's been bothered by some tightness in his lower back, continues to increase his workload and believes he's close to pitching again. "I feel much better," he said. "I did more activities yesterday and I'll do a little more today. I've been playing catch every day to keep my arm in shape. It's just a matter of getting back on the mound and seeing how it goes. "We're going out there today to see how it feels.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/injury-updates-4.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/injury-updates-4.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:00:41 -0500 Robert Andino SS Justin Turner 2B Nolan Reimold DH Luke Scott LF Lou Montanez RF Scott Moore 1B Josh Bell 3B Chad Moeller C Jeff Salazar CF David Hernandez RHP I had a tough call to make this morning. The Orioles are in Fort Myers for another game against the Twins, hopefully without the rain that soaked their last meeting, but the club's also playing an intrasquad game in Sarasota. Kevin Millwood is throwing five innings, and Jim Johnson the... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-37.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/orioles-lineup-37.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:50:36 -0500 Andy Mitchell admits he was open to leaving the Orioles organization, where he has pitched since 2001. For the third winter in a row, he was a minor league free agent. But after nine years and nearly 800 innings, all in the minors, he is back with the organization for another go around. He re-signed in late January. "I was ready to listen to any offers I might get," the 31-year-old Mitchell said. "I didn't get as many as I... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/still-making-his-pitch-for-the.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/still-making-his-pitch-for-the.html Orioles News Steve Melewski Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:25:23 -0500 Again, a real reach. I admit it. I'm tired from all the driving today. Have mercy on me. Chad Moeller caught Brian Matusz yesterday, so I sought his opinion on the rookie's performance and future in baseball. Me: "What did you think of the way he was throwing?" Moeller: "Good." Me: "What specifically was he doing that impressed you?" Moeller: "Throwing strikes." The veteran catcher's devilish grin widened. He had me on the ropes. Work with me here, Chad. I'm... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/moeller-ing-it-over.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/moeller-ing-it-over.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:06:54 -0500 Opening statement: "Bergesen was better. He looked more comfortable. His slider will get better. He had good sink, but he'll get better when he gets a little more extension on his pitches. But he was improved. Tillman had too many three-ball counts. He was working on pitching in today, so that's why he was missing a little bit in there. He was working on just fastball command and trying to pitch in. Hendrickson threw strikes. Did a nice job. Snyder... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/post-game-trembley-39.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/post-game-trembley-39.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:39:13 -0500 Brian Roberts was examined by back specialist Dr. Lee Riley at Johns Hopkins and is heading back to Sarasota. "He's on a plane as we speak," president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. MacPhail wouldn't confirm whether Roberts received an epidural for his lower back, which was anticipated yesterday once the club revealed that the second baseman was leaving camp. "Now we'll wait and see how he responds to the medication. In a day or two we'll know," MacPhail said.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/roberts-update.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/roberts-update.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:20:39 -0500 Ross Wolf gave up back-to-back singles with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Gil Velaquez grounded into a 5-4-3 double play to end the game and give the Orioles their second straight victory, 8-4, over the Boston Red Sox. Chris Tillman evaluated his performance, which included a rare relief appearance. "It was a little different coming out of the bullpen. I didn't get to go through my routine. Actually, a lot different," he said. "I felt... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/tillman-on-tillman-2.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/tillman-on-tillman-2.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:11:58 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley went to his bullpen again in the bottom of the sixth, bringing in right-hander Frank Mata. I'm sure Trembley had other ideas for this game, but Chris Tillman only gave him 2 2/3 innings. Tillman is charged with two runs and four hits, including Josh Reddick's long blast. He walked three and struck out one. The unofficial count is 59 pitches, 29 strikes. Mata ended the inning with a strikeout, so props to him. There's nothing the... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/tillmans-day.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/tillmans-day.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:07 -0500 Brad Bergesen said he felt a lot better today than his first outing. He lamented one bad pitch, a hanging slider to David Ortiz that resulted in a two-run homer. "As far as mechanics go, I felt much more smooth and much more like myself," he said. "I still don't feel quite where I need to be, but it's good that it's spring training right now and I'm able to get probably three more outings before the season starts. And... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bergy-on-bergy-3.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bergy-on-bergy-3.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:28:01 -0500 ...A guy sits on a bus for 90 minutes so he can throw one pitch. Cla Meredith replaced starter Brad Bergesen with two outs in the third inning and retired Adrian Beltre on a grounder to second. One pitch, one strike. Chris Tillman entered the game in the bottom of the fourth, and not because he's been bumped from the rotation. The rainout on Friday disrupted the pitching schedule. Luke Scott doubled in the top of the fourth. He's having... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/you-know-its-spring-training-w-2.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/you-know-its-spring-training-w-2.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:14:22 -0500 David Ortiz hit a two-run homer to right field, where a strong wind is blowing out, and Brad Bergesen has come out of the game with two outs in the third inning and the Orioles leading, 5-2. Bergesen allowed five hits, walked one and struck out one. He threw 41 pitches, 27 for strikes. Victor Martinez singled with one out before Ortiz hit a towering fly ball that cleared the fence. Cla Meredith has entered the game.... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bergys-done-for-the-day.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bergys-done-for-the-day.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:54:44 -0500 Brad Bergesen needed only nine pitches, including seven strikes, to get through the second inning. His count stands at 30. Tug Hulett reached on a two-out bunt single, but Mike Cameron flied to right. Bill Hall grounded out to begin the inning, and Jeremy Hermida became Bergesen's first strikeout victim. Brandon Snyder hit a wind-blown ground-rule double in the top of the second, and Craig Tatum was hit by a pitch, but the Orioles didn't score. Justin Turner singled to... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bergys-second-inning.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bergys-second-inning.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:33:48 -0500 The Boston Red Sox loaded the bases against Brad Bergesen without scoring. Mike Cameron grounded the first pitch to third baseman Justin Turner. Mike Lowell, playing for the first time this spring, followed with a single into right field. Victor Martinez flied to right on a 3-1 pitch, and David Ortiz got ahead, 3-0, before walking. J.D. Drew singled to right field, with Lowell holding at third. Adrian Beltre hit a tapper in front of the batter's box, and catcher... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bergesens-first-inning.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/bergesens-first-inning.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:14:03 -0500 Manager Dave Trembley understands why Troy Patton believes he could evolve into a reliever in this organization, with so many young starters ahead of him and jostling for position in the upper levels of the minors. But the left-hander's role won't undergo any immediate changes. "I brought that up early in the year in our meetings, if we could ever envision him being a guy like (Mark) Hendrickson - a long guy, a left-handed guy, a swing guy. But I... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/trembley-unplugged.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/trembley-unplugged.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:53:21 -0500 You can choose your own dipping sauce. David Hernandez, Koji Uehara and Dennis Sarfate are slated to pitch tomorrow against the Twins in Fort Myers. Kevin Millwood is scheduled to throw five innings in the B-squad game in Sarasota, with Jim Johnson going the last two. Matt Wieters will catch Millwood. Jason Berken will start Wednesday against the Blue Jays in Sarasota, followed by Kam Mickolio and Cla Meredith. Jeremy Guthrie pitches Thursday against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, followed... http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-nuggets.html http://masnsports.com/2010/03/pre-game-nuggets.html Roch Kubatko Roch Kubatko Orioles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:37:34 -0500