Roch Kubatko
Roch Kubatko

Reflecting on the opener

Reflecting on the opener
The Orioles win their first game of the season and now they're off? Who planned this schedule? OK, it's pretty typical in the majors. I guess teams get exhausted after that first game. Or fans need 48 hours to find their way back to the ballpark. As I reflect on the 2-1 win on opening day, my thoughts keep returning to Ryan Flaherty's play at third base. He easily could be overshadowed, but he played a critical role in the outcome. Flaherty isn't Manny Machado. He isn't trying to be...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training brian matusz featured_sidebar monica barlow ryan flaherty zach britton frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Showalter speaks after 2-1 win

Showalter speaks after 2-1 win
It was an opening day at Camden Yards filled with emotion, and it spilled into the interview room, where Monica Pence Barlow's husband and family stood near the back and greeted manager Buck Showalter as he entered for his postgame session with the media. Showalter embraced Barlow's mother, Ramona, before taking his usual seat, a poignant ending to the Orioles' 2-1 win over the Red Sox. Barlow would have loved every minute of today's game. "Obviously, you play the game with emotion,"...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles buck showalter chris tillman evan meek jonathan schoop nelson cruz ryan flaherty tommy hunter frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Closing time for Hunter in 2-1 win

Closing time for Hunter in 2-1 win
Evan Meek walked two batters and retired two in the top of the eighth today. Brian Matusz replaced him and fielded A.J. Pierzynski's comebacker for the final out, stranding two runners and preserving a 2-1 lead. Who led off the top of the ninth? Will Middlebrooks. Who came in for the Orioles in a save situation? Tommy Hunter. They have a past. Middlebrooks homered twice off Hunter in two spring training games, leading to his humorous strategy for the next time they met. "He likes...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles tommy hunter frontstory_orioles3
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Cruz gives Orioles lead, Britton gives them sinking feeling

Cruz gives Orioles lead, Britton gives them sinking feeling
Nelson Cruz just delivered his Welcome to Baltimore moment. Cruz homered on the first pitch from Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester leading off the bottom of the seventh, the ball easily clearing the left field fence to break a 1-1 tie. Cruz is 1-for-2 with a walk today and is 11-for-24 with three homers and five RBIs lifetime against Lester. Yes, he's Cruzing. Or he's on Cruz control. Take your pick. Zach Britton tossed two scoreless innings in relief of starter Chris Tillman, allowing one...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles frontfeatured_orioles nelson cruz zach britton
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Orioles take first lead of 2014 (we're tied and Tillman's done)

Orioles take first lead of 2014 (we're tied and Tillman's done)
If you're ready to collect your money today after choosing Delmon Young in the "first Oriole to get an RBI" pool, I've got bad news for you. A double play doesn't produce an RBI. Just a run. Not that there's anything wrong with it. Young grounded into an unconventional 4-3-6 double play with runners on the corners and one out in the second inning to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead against Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester. Nelson Cruz walked after falling behind 0-2 in the count and Matt...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles chris tillman delmon young frontfeatured_orioles nelson cruz
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

The opening day festivities (game update)

The opening day festivities (game update)
The mood at Camden Yards today has taken swings more intense than anything Chris Davis will deliver at home plate. MASN's Jim Hunter, serving as emcee for the opening day festivities, introduced tributes to former center fielder Paul Blair, public relations director Monica Pence Barlow and author and minority owner Tom Clancy. Blair is the only Oriole to start more consecutive opening days at one outfield position (12) than Nick Markakis (eight). The Orioles announced that Barlow's seat in...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles chris davis chris tillman jj hardy manny machado monica barlow frontstory_orioles3
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Markakis in today's lineup

Markakis in today's lineup
Nick Markakis will bat leadoff and play right field for today's Orioles opener against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Markakis made it through batting practice without experiencing any discomfort in his neck. Nelson Cruz starts in left field and Delmon Young is the designated hitter For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Nelson Cruz LF Matt Wieters C Delmon Young DH Ryan Flaherty 3B Jonathan Schoop 2B Chris Tillman RHP
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles nick markakis frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Showalter says Markakis is "viable possibility today" (updated)

Showalter says Markakis is "viable possibility today" (updated)
The Orioles won't post their opening day lineup until right fielder Nick Markakis takes batting practice. Markakis' neck is feeling better and he's already stopped by manager Buck Showalter's office twice to campaign for the start, which would be his eighth in a row on opening day. Markakis tried to take batting practice yesterday, "but we caught him," Showalter said. Nelson Cruz will start in left field if Markakis can play. Otherwise, Cruz will move to right and David Lough will...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles nick markakis tommy hunter frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Opening day at Camden Yards

Opening day at Camden Yards
Happy opening day. And shame on Hallmark if it doesn't make a card for this occasion. The Orioles have won 11 of their last 13 openers and are 3-0 under manager Buck Showalter. The last time they played in March, they lost 6-2 to the Rays in 2008. Jeremy Guthrie, Matt Albers and Brian Burres pitched for the Orioles. Luis Hernandez, the team's last rookie to get the nod in an opener, started at shortstop and was replaced by Brandon Fahey after Jay Payton pinch-hit for him. Such...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles adam jones featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Hearing from Showalter, Schoop, Clevenger, Hunter, Meek and Davis (with update)

Hearing from Showalter, Schoop, Clevenger, Hunter, Meek and Davis (with update)
Nick Markakis has started in right field for the Orioles on seven consecutive opening days. Whether he makes it eight in a row is up in the air. That's also where Markakis developed neck stiffness, while on a flight yesterday from Sarasota to Norfolk. "Still a little sore," said manager Buck Showalter. "Hopefully, it will get better. I've got two lineups, one with him in it and one without him in it. There's some thought about letting him get the benefit of another day with it, but I...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles buck showalter chris davis evan meek featured_sidebar jonathan schoop nick markakis steve clevenger tommy hunter frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Belfiore designated for assignment, Escalona placed on 60-day DL

Belfiore designated for assignment, Escalona placed on 60-day DL
The Orioles finalized their roster this afternoon and created two openings on the 40-man roster for reliever Evan Meek and outfielder Delmon Young. Left-hander Mike Belfiore was designated for assignment and pitcher Edgmer Escalona was placed on the 60-day disabled list. Belfiore allowed one run and five hits in two innings with the Orioles last season and went 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA in 37 games at Triple-A Norfolk. Escalona made one appearance in an exhibition game this spring before being...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training edgmer escalona francisco peguero johan santana manny machado michael almanzar mike belfiore nolan reimold frontstory_orioles1
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Markakis uncertain about opening day

Markakis uncertain about opening day
The Orioles are working out indoors today because of the rain. They haven't posted a lineup due to the uncertain status of right fielder Nick Markakis, who was scratched from yesterday's lineup in Norfolk with neck stiffness. Markakis received treatment again today and told me that his neck is "much better than yesterday." Asked about playing on opening day, he replied, "I don't know." Neither does manager Buck Showalter, who's written two lineups for Monday - one with Markakis and...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training buck showalter jonathan schoop nick markakis frontstory_orioles3
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Working out the 40-man roster

Working out the 40-man roster
I'm heading to Camden Yards this morning for the workout that precedes opening day. Don't try to stop me. The weather may force the Orioles indoors for batting practice. As long as the clubhouse still has a roof over it, the media will be perfectly fine. I'll check on Nick Markakis, who was scratched from yesterday's lineup due to neck stiffness. I'll check on Nelson Cruz, who took an Alex Cobb curveball off his batting helmet during Thursday's game against the Rays. I'll check on...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training buck showalter delmon young evan meek featured_sidebar nick markakis tommy hunter frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Orioles option Gausman, McFarland and Weeks

Orioles option Gausman, McFarland and Weeks
The Orioles reduced their roster to 32 players following today's rain-shortened 4-3 win at Harbor Park by optioning pitchers Kevin Gausman and T.J. McFarland and infielder Jemile Weeks to Triple-A Norfolk. They will get down to the required 25 by putting Manny Machado, Edgmer Escalona, Francisco Peguero, Nolan Reimold, Michael Almanzar and Johan Santana on the disabled list, and by having Troy Patton on the restricted list while he serves a 25-game suspension. Barring a late addition,...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training jemile weeks kevin gausman tj mcfarland frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Still waiting on 25-man roster (and note)

Still waiting on 25-man roster (and note)
The Orioles continue to check the waiver wire and explore any possible deals before announcing their 25-man roster. They aren't going to commit to a player and suddenly break the news that he's actually headed to the minors because someone better became available. The Orioles need to remove 10 players by 3 p.m. Sunday, and the moves are obvious at this point. The only holdup is the possibility of an outside addition. Manny Machado, Edgmer Escalona, Francisco Peguero, Nolan Reimold, Michael...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

What's going on today?

What's going on today?
Look at me. Writing a blog entry without a dateline. It feels ... weird. The Orioles are scheduled to play an exhibition game against Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon, but the weather needs to cooperate. A rainout would be a major irritant to the Orioles, who lost four Grapefruit League games for weather-related reasons and don't want to go consecutive days without working out. They had an off day on Friday. They're not looking for another one today. They're going to gather at Camden...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles evan meek featured_sidebar jemile weeks jonathan schoop frontstory_orioles2
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Quick Cruz update (Monell clears waivers, Yankees sign Aceves)

Quick Cruz update (Monell clears waivers, Yankees sign Aceves)
TAMPA - Nelson Cruz is fine. Quick enough? Cruz will attend Sunday's workout at Camden Yards and remains available for opening day. He's expected to start in left field against Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester. He probably will serve as the designated hitter in the second game against right-hander John Lackey, with David Lough playing left field. Cruz was hit on the batting helmet last night by an Alex Cobb curveball and exited the game in the bottom of the fourth inning. He underwent a...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training frontfeatured_orioles nelson cruz frontstory_orioles1
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Last day to camp out

Last day to camp out
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are off today. The complex is closed and players are told to stay away from it. Half of the remaining beat writers are flying home, with the other half vacating on Saturday. Spring training is drawing to a close. If you blinked, you missed ... nothing. It didn't go by that quickly. I should probably start packing my bags while wondering why I bought all those bags of frozen vegetables. It's a spring tradition. I stock up the freezer and never empty it before my...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training alexi casilla alfredo aceves chris davis delmon young featured_sidebar frontfeatured_orioles jj hardy jonathan schoop nick markakis ryan flaherty steve clevenger zach britton frontstory_orioles1
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Updating Cruz CT scan and other notes

Updating Cruz CT scan and other notes
SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles went 13-9-4 in the Grapefruit League following tonight's 4-3 loss to the Rays before the seventh sellout crowd this spring at Ed Smith Stadium. Outfielder Nelson Cruz's CT scan came back negative and he's not expected to miss opening day. The Orioles will naturally check him again Friday morning and in subsequent days. "Hopefully, everything's all right," said manager Buck Showalter. "He feels pretty good." Alex Cobb's curveball hit the corner of the...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training buck showalter featured_sidebar frontfeatured_orioles nelson cruz frontstory_orioles1
LinkedIn Pinterest
Roch Kubatko

Jimenez on Jimenez, Cobb on hitting Cruz (Rays win 4-3)

Jimenez on Jimenez, Cobb on hitting Cruz (Rays win 4-3)
ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Rays 4, Orioles 3 Recap: Former Oriole Wilson Betemit lifted a sacrifice fly off Troy Patton in the ninth to break a 3-3 tie. Ubaldo Jimenez allowed three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. Evan Longoria tied the game 1-1 with a home run in the fourth and the Rays took the lead in the fifth on Yunel Escobar's sacrifice fly. The Orioles scored in the first on Nick Markakis' single, David Lough's double and Adam Jones' RBI grounder. Markakis scored the tying run...
Continue reading
0
Tags:
orioles spring training
LinkedIn Pinterest



LATEST ORIOLES NEWS

LATEST NATIONALS NEWS

       
633 634 635 636 637 638 639 640 641 642