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O's option Xavier to Triple-A Norfolk

July 13, 2012, 4:38am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

The Orioles tonight announced that they have optioned outfielder Xavier Avery to Triple-A Norfolk. Avery has batted .233/.317/.356 in 24 games over three stints with Baltimore.

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Orioles activate Markakis from DL, option Mahoney

July 09, 2012, 4:56pm

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated outfielder Nick Markakis from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Joe Mahoney to Triple-A Norfolk. Markakis was placed on the DL for the first time in his career on June 1 (retroactive to May 30) with a right hamate bone fracture. He has batted .256/.333/.452 with eight home runs and 26 RBI in 50 games for the Orioles this season. Markakis hit .300/.417/1.000 with a double and two home runs in three rehab games with Double-A...

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Tweaking the guest blogging rotation for season's second half

July 09, 2012, 8:21am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

Tweaking the guest blogging rotation for season's second half

The second half of the 2012 season is right around the corner - Friday the 13th baseball at Camden Yards, anyone? - and that's a good time to talk about some changes to our rotation of guest bloggers. Since MASNsports.com introduced the guest blogger initiative at the start of the 2011 campaign, it's been wildly successful. We've been able to highlight the thoughts and opinions of some of the best local and regional Orioles-centric bloggers out there, and our Web traffic and comments...

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Harper replaces Stanton on NL All-Star roster

July 07, 2012, 3:58pm

Pete Kerzel

Nationals

Harper replaces Stanton on NL All-Star roster

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has been named by 2012 National League All-Star manager Tony La Russa to replace Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton on the N.L.'s active roster for the 83rd All-Star Game, Major League Baseball announced today. Stanton, a first-time All-Star, will be inactive for the All-Star Game due to a right knee injury. Harper entered Saturday with a .283 batting average, eight home runs, 25 RBI and 42 runs scored in his 61 games played. The...

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Orioles recall Steve Tolleson from Triple-A Norfolk

July 07, 2012, 10:53am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled infielder Steve Tolleson from Triple-A Norfolk. This is Tolleson's third stint with the O's this season (also May 9-June 12 and June 14-27). He has batted .220 (11-50) with two home runs and six RBI in 17 games for the Orioles. Tolleson has batted .291/.382/.379 with one home run and 13 RBI in 32 games with the Tides this season.

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Of all Orioles memories, magical 1987 sticks out in Sheets' mind

July 07, 2012, 8:26am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

It's not difficult to pinpoint the most memorable of the six seasons Larry Sheets spent in an Orioles uniform. Just peruse his career stats and his stellar 1987 season - when he batted .316, hit 31 homers and drove in 94 runs - stick out as a high-water mark for a guy drafted 18 picks ahead of Cal Ripken Jr. by the O's in 1978. "It was magical," Sheets, now 52, said recently after participating in the Orioles Alumni Autograph Series. "Unfortunately, I wasn't able to duplicate it after...

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Join Roberts for Brian's Baseball Bash on Aug. 12 at Dave & Buster's

July 06, 2012, 5:06am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

Join Roberts for Brian's Baseball Bash on Aug. 12 at Dave & Buster's

The sixth annual Brian's Baseball Bash, the signature fundraiser for the University of Maryland Children's Hospital hosted by Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, will be held Sunday, Aug. 12 at Dave & Buster's at Arundel Mills Mall. Admission is $200 for adults and $150 for children under 12. The ticket price includes complimentary parking, a Dave & Buster's game card, dinner, dessert, beverages and the opportunity to interact with Orioles players in attendance. The event will feature...

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Orioles option Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk

July 06, 2012, 4:15am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

The Orioles announced after today's game that they have optioned right-hander Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk. Arrieta is 3-9 with a 6.13 ERA (101.1IP, 69ER) in 18 starts for the Orioles this season. He lasted 3.2 innings in each of his last two starts, allowing a total of 11 earned runs in those 7.1 innings pitched.

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Storen's first rehab outing is in the books

July 05, 2012, 3:49pm

Pete Kerzel

Nationals

Storen's first rehab outing is in the books

Drew Storen's latest step in his recovery from right elbow surgery was a positive one. The right-hander started tonight's game for Single-A Potomac at Pfitzner Stadium against Frederick, working a scoreless first inning. It was Storen's first game action since having a small bone fragment removed from his pitching elbow in April. The uneventful frame started when Storen got Keys leadoff man John Reuttiger to foul out to third baseman Chad Tracey (who is also on a minor league injury...

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Tale of the helmet snatchers

July 05, 2012, 1:06pm

Pete Kerzel

Nationals

When Ian Desmond returns to the Nationals dugout after hitting a home run, he gets the usual handshakes and high fives. But if you watch MASN, you'll see another courtesy extended a player who returns after circling the bases or some other significant offense accomplishment. The batting helmet on a player's head doesn't stay there for long. In a sea of arms, a teammate's hands reach out and pluck the headgear. What started as a simple congratulatory maneuver has become a celebratory rite...

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Chris Tillman recalled by Orioles

July 04, 2012, 8:14am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman has gone 8-8 with a 3.63 ERA (89.1IP, 36ER), 30 walks and 92 strikeouts in 16 games (15 starts) for the Tides. He went 4-1 with a 2.51 ERA (28.2IP, 8ER) in five June starts, recording seven or more strikeouts in four of those outings. He will wear jersey number 30.

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Orioles option Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk

July 04, 2012, 4:21am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned right-hander Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson was recalled from the Tides on Monday and did not appear in a game with the Orioles in his two days with the team. He was 3-5 with a 2.73 ERA (62.2IP, 19ER) in 14 games (nine starts) for the Tides.

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Brian Matusz optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by Orioles

July 01, 2012, 1:08pm

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

The Orioles announced that they have optioned left-hander Brian Matusz to Triple-A Norfolk after today's game. Matusz is 5-10 with a 5.42 ERA in 16 starts this season after taking the loss in today's game (4.0IP, 7H, 5R/4ER, 3BB, 2K, 2HR). He is 0-5 with an 8.44 ERA (21.1IP, 20ER) in his last five starts.

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Hammel's All-Star aspirations now rest in fans' hands

July 01, 2012, 10:42am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

Hammel's All-Star aspirations now rest in fans' hands

Anyone who's watched the Orioles this season knows the impact that right-hander Jason Hammel has had on the team's turnaround. Now, Hammel's chances of joining three teammates - Adam Jones, Jim Johnson and Matt Wieters - in Kansas City for the July 10 All-Star Game are in the fans' hands. Hammel is one of five finalists for the Final Vote, a fan-centric competition that will name the final member of the American League squad. From now through Thursday at 4 p.m., fans can cast an online...

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Gonzalez recalled from Norfolk, Avery optioned to Triple-A

July 01, 2012, 8:43am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

Gonzalez recalled from Norfolk, Avery optioned to Triple-A

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Miguel Gonzalez from Triple-A Norfolk and have optioned outfielder Xavier Avery to Triple-A Norfolk. Gonzalez made his major league debut with the Orioles on May 29 at Toronto and appeared in two games, posting a 2.45 ERA (7.1IP, 2ER). In 14 games for Norfolk (six starts), Gonzalez was 3-2 with a 1.61 ERA (44.2IP, 8ER). In 18 games over two stints with the Orioles this year, Avery batted .222/.300/.361 with five doubles, a...

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O's option Hunter to Triple-A Norfolk

June 30, 2012, 6:51pm

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

The Orioles tonight announced that they have optioned right-hander Tommy Hunter to Triple-A Norfolk. Hunter is 3-4 with a 6.11 ERA (81.0IP, 55ER) in 15 games (13 starts) for the Orioles this season.

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Flashback: With Weaver at the helm, O's were perennial winners

June 29, 2012, 10:52am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

Flashback: With Weaver at the helm, O's were perennial winners

In Baltimore, one of the quirky perks reserved for favorite sports sons is the notion that they're on a first-name basis with the fan base. Say "Brooks," "Cal" or "Boog," and pretty much any Orioles fan will know exactly who you're talking about. No explanation - or last name - is necessary. Same with Earl Weaver, who spent his entire major league managerial career at the helm of the Orioles in two stints and amassed an impressive .583 winning percentage along with the 1970 World...

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Nationals Wounded Warrior Softball Team reps will play in celebrity game on ESPN

June 28, 2012, 11:17am

Pete Kerzel

Nationals

Washington Nationals Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team players Saul Bosquez and Matt Kinsey along with three-time All-Star and ESPN analyst Rick Sutcliffe, who is a Kansas City native, will join the star-studded roster for the 2012 Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game on ESPN. Chris Rose and Kevin Millar, hosts of MLB Network's "Intentional Talk," will join the game as the in-park announcers for fans at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, July 8th. Bosquez, US Army, Operation...

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O's place N. Johnson on disabled list, recall Avery from Norfolk

June 28, 2012, 11:12am

Pete Kerzel

Orioles

O's place N. Johnson on disabled list, recall Avery from Norfolk

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled outfielder Xavier Avery from Triple-A Norfolk and placed infielder Nick Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with a right wrist sprain. Avery batted .217/.299/.317 in a 15-game stint with the Orioles earlier this season. He batted .268/.372/.411 with 16 stolen bases, 18 extra-base hits, 36 walks and 39 runs scored in 59 games for the Tides. Johnson is batting .207/.324/.391 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 38 games for the Orioles this...

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Nats lineup vs. Orioles, Hammel

June 22, 2012, 11:52am

Pete Kerzel

Nationals

The Nationals will take on Orioles righty Jason Hammel tonight from Camden Yards. That is, if the weather allows it. Here's the Nats lineup: LF Steve Lombardozzi CF Bryce Harper 3B Ryan Zimmerman 1B Adam LaRoche DH Michael Morse SS Ian Desmond 2B Danny Espinosa RF Roger Bernadina C Jesus Flores P Jordan Zimmermann