Waring wore out Carolina League pitching
Not many O's fans will remember Stanton Cameron. But in 1992 he hit 29 homers for the Frederick Keys.
His name is worth mentioning in a story about Brandon Waring because Cameron is the only player to ever hit more homers for Frederick than Waring did this year.
The 23-year-old Waring, who joined Double-A Bowie on Tuesday, batted .273-26-90 this year with 35 doubles in 128 games for the Keys. (Waring homered and drove in five runs in his first Bowie game Tuesday night).
Quite a performance...
In his first year in pro ball, Robbie Widlansky batted .181 for Aberdeen in 48 games in 2007. Now, the 24-year-old lefty hitter is just a few days away from likely claiming the batting title this year in the Carolina League.
That's quite an accomplishment for a player that didn't play his first game for the Keys until May 22nd and who right now is not listed among the Carolina League batting leaders because he doesn't have enough plate appearances to qualify.
Widlansky enters Friday's...
It's finally here. Adam Jones Bobblehead Night.
You're excited. You're ready to get here early - or at least you were before the sky opened up into a downpour in downtown Baltimore. And a few of you have even said you know right where you'll put yours.
But what goes into a bobblehead night at Camden Yards? - A good bit of time, consideration, photos, and discussion, according to Orioles Director of Public Relations Monica Barlow with input from Manager of Programs and Promotions Stasia...
Game Preview
Texas (75-58) at Orioles (54-80)
After splitting four games vs. Cleveland and losing three straight vs. New York, the final series of the O's ten-game homestand begins tonight. The O's host Texas at 7:05 pm.
Pitching Matchups for the Series:
Fri 7:05p - Chris Tillman (1-2, 4.24) v. Scott Feldman (14-4, 3.72).
Sat 4:05p - Brian Matusz (3-2, 5.28) v. Kevin Millwood (10-8, 3.61).
Sun 1:35p - Jeremy Guthrie (9-13, 5.17) v. Derek Holland (7-9, 5.62).
The Orioles' pitching needs...
Before long I'll be heading to the ESPN Zone in Baltimore's inner harbor to check out Nolan Reimold's Q&A session scheduled for noon and spanning an hour over lunchtime to 1:00 p.m.
Reimold will take part in an interactive Q&A session with fans led by O's Radio Network broadcaster Joe Angel. Afterward, he'll sign autographs, pose for photos and talk with fans.
If you've never been to an Orioles Q&A series event at the ESPN Zone, I'll tell you they're definitely worth your lunch...
Brian Roberts said he probably batted third in college.
Tonight, he'll hit third in the Orioles' lineup for the first time ever as a Major Leaguer.
"Dave asked me about if I cared, I don't care, it's just a spot in the lineup," Roberts said.
"I'm going to try and hit homers," Roberts joked. "No, I'll do what I normally do. The only thing that changes is the first inning."
Roberts isn't sure if this will become his spot for the rest of the year or not.
"I don't know. It...
When he's sitting down, you don't really notice that Nolan Reimold is a towering 6'4'' and a not-so-lanky 205 pounds.
His casual jeans and unassuming gray polo matched his easy demeanor as he worked his way through his first major community appearance at the ESPN Zone this afternoon the way he might work a 3-2 count--on his toes but with a confident eye.
With the exception of a few nerves held carefully in check by an even attitude that's carried him through the greater scrutiny and...
RHP Chris Tillman (1-2, 4.24) tonight will make his 8th Major League start of this season, his 4th at home and the 1st of his career vs. Texas.
Tillman did not get a decision in his last start, Saturday at home vs. Cleveland. Over five innings and 90 pitches he gave up just one run and six hits.
Tillman's first two starts: 6.75 ERA
Tillman's last five starts: 3.34 ERA
Tillman has recorded three quality starts and has allowed 3ER or less in six of seven starts. The Orioles are 2-5 when...
You'll likely either really like this post or you'll hate it. That will all depend on how you feel about Twitter.
If you hate it, pretend this post doesn't exist, enjoy watching the Orioles on MASN HD against the Phillies, and have a great weekend.
If you're a Twittermaniac--and I'm by no means declaring myself to be, but it's nice to keep in touch with O's fans all over the world--read on.
Browsing TweetDeck from my desk in the MASNsports.com WebStudio this afternoon, I started...
Quick, who are the only two AL pitchers with more wins than Texas righty Scott Feldman?
You mean there are only two?
CC Sabathia has 16 wins, Justin Verlander 15 and Feldman joins two others for third in the AL with 14 wins.
The Orioles are finding out about him tonight as he has pitched five shutout innings allowing just two hits so far and has a 4-0 lead. No Oriole has reached as far as second base yet tonight.
Over his last three starts, he has now thrown 17 2/3 consecutive scoreless...
What a game to have traveled to Philadelphia to see. Saturday night's win against the Phillies made for an exciting night, and it was nice to find that I didn't have to enjoy it alone.
O's fans came out in respectable numbers to support the Birds at Citizens Bank Park this weekend, and the evidence was visible throughout the City of Brotherly Love during the day before the game and all around the ballpark by nightfall.
I saw more than a few "Markakis" shirts, received smiles and waves...