The Orioles today announced the Birdland Community Heroes for the weekend series against the Oakland Athletics from May 6-8. This new initiative honors Birdland Community Heroes who have inspired others through their spirited commitment to extend a hand in charity, service, hope, and harmony. Each of the honorees will be featured during an in-game ceremony at the conclusion of the fifth inning. On Friday, May 6, when the Orioles host Student Night, Dr. Carla D. Hayden, CEO of the Enoch Pratt...
Mother's Day is Sunday, and the holiday will be marked in many traditional ways - breakfasts in bed, hand-drawn greeting cards, bouquets of flowers and family dinners. But Mark Melonas will celebrate Mother's Day by marking - rather re-marking - one of the most significant achievements in Orioles history on the site where Memorial Stadium used to be.
Melonas, a woodworker who lives in Ednor Gardens, near where the old stadium stood until 2002, is inviting Orioles fans to join him for a...
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been voted the Budweiser Presents American League Player of the Month
for April.
Budweiser, the official beer sponsor of Major League Baseball and sponsor of 25 of 30 clubs, is also the presenting sponsor of the
National League Player of the Month Award.
Machado batted .344 (33-for-96) with 20 runs scored, 10 doubles, seven home runs and 16 RBI over 23 games to claim his first career
Player of the Month Award and the first for the Orioles...
Beginning the encore to his MVP season with a superb opening month of 2016, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was named the National League Player of the Month for April on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network.
Harper, 23, hit .286 with a .406 on-base percentage and a .714 slugging percentage (best in MLB) in 23 April games. In that period, he drove in an MLB-best 24 runs, clubbed nine home runs (3rd in MLB), stole five bases, clobbered 15 extra-base...
Manager: Ned Yost (7th year)
Record: 13-11
Last 10 games: 4-6
Who to watch: 1B Eric Hosmer (.333/.374/.538 with 4 HR, 9 RBIs), 3B Mike Moustakas (7 HR,11 RBIs), C Salvador Perez (14 RBIs), RHP Edinson Volquez (3-1, 3.34 ERA), RHP Wade Davis (8 saves, 0.00 ERA), RHP Kelvin Herrera (0.00 ERA, 17 Ks in 12 1/3 IP)
Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (1-2 in 2013)
Pitching probables:
May 2: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Edinson Volquez, 8:15 p.m., MASN May 3: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Chris Young,...
Manager: Robin Ventura (5th season)
Record: 16-6
Last 10 games: 8-2
Who to watch: LF Melky Cabrera (.312), CF Adam Eaton (.298), 3B Todd Frazier (5 HR, 13 RBIs), 1B Jose Abreu (10 RBIs), RHP Mat Latos (4-0, 0.74 ERA), LHP Chris Sale (5-0, 1.66 ERA), RHP David Robertson (8 saves, 0.87 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-3 in 2015)
Pitching probables:
April 28: LHP John Danks vs. RHP Tyler Wilson, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 April 29: LHP Carlos Rodon vs. RHP Mike Wright, 7:05 p.m., MAN April...
The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday and placed right-handed pitcher Matt Belisle on the 15-day disabled list with a right calf strain. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.
Solis, 27, joins the Nationals for his first Major League assignment of the season. The highest-rated left-hander in Washington's system (No. 17, per Baseball America), Solis has allowed just one earned run in...
Manager: Pete Mackinin (2nd season)
Record: 9-10
Last 10 games: 6-4
Who to watch: 3B Maikel Franco (.295 with 5 HR, 13 RBIs), 1B Ryan Howard (4 HR, 9 RBIs), CF Odubel Herrera (.286/.432/.429), RHP Vince Velasquez (2-1, 0.93 ERA), RHP Aaron Nola (1-2, 4.50 ERA), RHP Jeanmar Gomez (2.45 ERA, 4 saves)
Season series vs. Nationals: 1-2
Pitching probables:
April 26: RHP Vince Velasquez vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m., MASNApril 27: RHP Jeremy Hellickson vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASNApril 28:...
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated left-hander Brian Matusz from the 15-day disabled list and placed right-hander Yovani Gallardo on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder bicep tendinitis.
Matusz, 29, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 3 (retroactive to March 25) with a left intercostal strain. He made five rehab appearances (one start) between Class A-Advanced Frederick and Double-A Bowie and recorded 16 strikeouts in 10.0 innings. In 68 career Major...
Manager: Ned Yost (7th season)
Record: 10-5
Last 10 games: 6-4
Who to watch: 2B Omar Infante (.286), 1B Eric Hosmer (.305), DH Kendrys Morales (2 HR, 7 RBIs), C Salvador Perez (11 RBIs), CF Lorenzo Cain (.222 with 2 HR, 7 RBIs), RHP Kris Medlen (1-0, 2.38 ERA), RHP Yordano Ventura (1-0, 2.81 ERA), RHP Wade Davis (6 saves, 0.00 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (4-3 in 2015)
Pitching probables:
April 22: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. RHP Chris Young, 8:15 p.m., MASN2 April 23: RHP Tyler...
Following a week in which he hit .346, notched the 100th home run of his career in grand fashion and tied a Nationals record for consecutive games with a homer, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was named the co-National League Player of the Week on Monday, along with Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network.
Harper, who went 9-for-26 (.346), reached base at a .400 clip and slugged .846 for the week of April 11-17. He clubbed one double...
Manager: Don Mattingly (1st season)
Record: 3-7
Last 10 games: 3-7
Who to watch: LF Christian Yelich (.353/.511/.529), RF Giancarlo Stanton (2 HR, 8 RBIs), 3B Martin Prado (.342), 2B Dee Gordon (.300), LHP Adam Conley (0-0. 3.38 ERA), RHP Jose Fernandez (5.06 ERA), RHP A.J. Ramos (2 saves, 0.00 ERA)
Season series vs. Nationals: 1-1
Pitching probables:
April 18: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Jose Fernandez, 7:10 p.m., MASN April 19: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. LHP Adam Conley, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 April...
In recognition of the 69th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, the Orioles will honor Robinson's legacy during tonight's game against the Texas Rangers at 8:05 p.m. ET. All Orioles uniformed personnel will wear No. 42, Robinson's retired number, joining all other Major League teams in honoring Robinson's historic achievement.
Each player's game-worn No. 42 jersey will be authenticated, autographed, and auctioned at www.orioles.com/auction to...
Manager: Jeff Banister (2nd season)
Record: 5-5
Last 10 games: 5-5
Who to watch: RF Nomar Mazara (.375), 3B Adrian Beltre (.308, 2 HR, 9 RBIs), DH Prince Fielder (10 RBIs), LHP Cole Hamels (2-0, 2.08 ERA), LHP Derek Holland (1-0, 3.00 ERA), RHP Shawn Tolleson (2 saves, 22.50 ERA)
Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (6-1 in 2015)
Pitching probables:
April 14: RHP Chris Tillman vs. LHP Cole Hamels, 8:05 p.m., MASN2 April 15: RHP Vance Worley vs. LHP Martin Perez, 8:05 p.m., MASN2 April 16:...
Manager: Fredi Gonzalez (6th season)
Record: 0-5
Last 10 games: 0-5
Who to watch: 1B Freddie Freeman (.124, 1 HR, 2 RBIs), RF Nick Markakis (.300/.364/.500 with 4 RBIs), 3B Adonis Garcia (.267, 1 HR, 2 RBIs), RHP Julio Teheran (0-1, 5.40 ERA)
Season series vs. Nationals: 0-2
Pitching probables:
April 11: RHP Bud Norris vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m., MASN2April 12: RHP Jhoulys Chacin vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m. MASN2April 13: RHP Matt Wisler vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 7:05 p.m.,...
Tonight's game between the Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays has been postponed due to inclement weather. An announcement regarding the makeup game will be made at a later date. Fans are encouraged to exchange their tickets for tomorrow's game on Sunday, April 10, beginning at 1:35 p.m. ET when the Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays for the second annual Kids' Opening Day. The celebration will welcome children and their families to a new season of Orioles Baseball with many fun activities and unique...
The Orioles today announced that the popular Birdland Passport program, designed to reward fans who visit Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Orioles' local minor league affiliate ballparks, will return for another season. All five minor league affiliates - the Norfolk Tides, Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys, Delmarva Shorebirds, and Aberdeen IronBirds - will continue to participate this season.
"The Birdland Passport program is a unique initiative that encourages fans to experience our...
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired left-hander Jayson Aquino from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. Aquino has been optioned to Double-A Bowie.
Aquino, 23, went 5-11 with a 3.28 ERA (50 ER/137.1 IP) over a career-high 24 starts between Class A-Advanced Lynchburg (Cleveland), Class A-Advanced Dunedin (Toronto), and Class A-Advanced Bradenton (Pittsburgh) in 2015. His 3.28 ERA ranked 16th among all Class A-Advanced pitchers and his 137.1 innings...
Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season)
Record: 2-2
Last 10 games: 2-2
Who to watch: RHP Chris Archer (12-13, 3.23 ERA), LF Corey Dickerson (.304), 2B Logan Forsythe (.281/.359/.444 with 17 HR, 68 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (21 HR, 73 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (16 HR) Note: Statistics from 2015
Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (9-10 in 2015)
Pitching probables:
April 8: RHP Chris Archer vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN April 9: LHP Drew Smyly vs. RHP Mike Wright, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 April 10:...
The Orioles today announced several roster moves to finalize their 25-man roster.
Three players have been placed on the 15-day disabled list: right-hander Kevin Gausman (retroactive to March 25 - right shoulder strain), left-hander Brian Matusz (retroactive to March 25 - left intercostal strain), and infielder Jimmy Paredes (retroactive to March 25 - left wrist sprain). Additionally, outfielder Xavier Avery has been reassigned to minor league camp.
Pitchers
Chris Tillman
Yovani...