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Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — The Orioles found themselves in a rare position last night in that they had a 6-0 lead. Most of the time of late the Orioles find themselves in a dog fight where they end up needing late game...

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Orioles need a mere 11 innings to win game one in DC

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — The Battle of the Beltways has never exactly been a running joke to this point around the league, however I suspect that the NY and Chicago teams often looked at it as an awkward stepsister of...

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The Baltimore Orioles sign Lew Ford

Orioles Locker (chinmusic) — The Baltimore Orioles have signed 35-year old righty swinging outfielder Lew Ford to a minor league deal. Ford played in 19 games in the Independent League for the Long Island Ducks this year and...

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Orioles’ baseball, Esskay hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — First off, thanks to anyone who read the “joint column” that I posted with Aaron Somers of District On Deck this morning! Our plan is to publish a similar piece prior to the series...

2 days ago
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Baltimore Orioles: Battle of the Beltways

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — To read the beginning part of this column, please visit Aaron Somers’ column on Fansided’s Washington Nationals’...

2 days ago

On-base percentage: Money for the Orioles

Birds Watcher (Olivia Witherite) — By Olivia Witherite (@oliviawitherite) True or false? There’s nothing better than seeing the longball. Lately, I’ve been reading Moneyball by Michael Lewis after … [visit site to read more] ...

3 days ago
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Baltimore Orioles: The Comeback Kids

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — It seems like ages ago Tommy Hunter took to the mound at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City to take on the Kansas City Royals. I suppose that’s what happens in these longer extra inning games....

3 days ago
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Who is the Orioles Best Replacement for Nolan Reimold?

Birds Watcher (Brad Kronthal) — Ever since Nolan Reimold was placed on the DL before the Boston series, the Orioles have struggled to find production in left field. Unfortunately, the injury is not healing as fast as originally...

3 days ago
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Baltimore Orioles: Playing under protest?

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — For only the third time in history, the Orioles beat C.C. Sabathia last night. They’re now 3-16 against him lifetime. However I suppose that for the time being last night’s 5-2 win...

4 days ago
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60% on this Test Equals an “A”

Birds Watcher (Randy Buchman) — The big first semester test for the Orioles is over. Everyone looked at this schedule and saw the huge 15-game stretch in May of games against the Red Sox (3), Yankees (5), Rangers (4), and Rays...

4 days ago
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The Baltimore Orioles need to make a couple of smaller moves to remain in contention

Orioles Locker (chinmusic) — Sure, the Orioles are in first place right now and they are looking good. But, with the schedule being very heavy in division, the Orioles are going to likely need to make a couple of upgrades...

4 days ago
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Unforced mistakes doom the O’s against New York

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — Jason Hammels pitched a fairly solid five innings against New York last night. He didn’t start to lose it until the sixth, which is a whole other issue in itself. The only reason that New...

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The Baltimore Orioles are getting solid work out of the starting rotation so far this year

Orioles Locker (chinmusic) — The Orioles thought they were going to have trouble in the starting rotation, but for the most part they have been pretty solid in that area in 2012. 29-year old righty Jason Hammel has been the...

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Billy Rowell of the Baltimore Orioles gets suspended for 50 games

Orioles Locker (chinmusic) — 23-year old lefty swinging outfielder Billy Rowell has been suspended for 50 games due to his second positive test for a drug of abuse. Rowell has now played so far this year. He has played in...

5 days ago
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Orioles almost come all the way back

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — Down 7-1, one would have thought that the O’s would have folded and come back and fought another day. However these are the Fighting Showalters, and they NEVER give up. This story of course...

6 days ago
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The Baltimore Orioles DFA Matt Antonelli

Orioles Locker (chinmusic) — The Orioles have designated 27-year old righty swinging 2B Matt Antonelli. Antonelli played in 29 games in AAA-ball this year for the Orioles and he was 19 for 93 (.204 avg, .636 OPS) with 11...

7 days ago
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When do the Orioles become a “story?”

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — As I sit looking out over the field at Camden Yards prior to the Orioles’ series finale with Tampa, there’s no doubt that these O’s are of a different feather than they’ve...

7 days ago
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Orioles seize first place in the AL East

Birds Watcher (Domenic A. Vadala) — People keep expecting the Orioles to falter at some stage of the game, yet to this point the exact opposite has happened. With all of the roster moves that have been made in the last week due to...

7 days ago
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Wright on the Wrong End as Keys Fall 7-4

Birds Watcher (Andrew Vigliotti) — The Keys were defeated for the fifth consecutive game Saturday night 7-4 against the Wilmington Blue Rocks. The Blue Rocks scored five runs and recorded eight hits in six innings against Frederick...

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The Baltimore Orioles DFA Brad Bergesen

Orioles Locker (chinmusic) — The Orioles have designated 26-year old righty reliever Brad Bergesen for assignment. Bergesen pitched in 8 games (6 starts) in AAA-ball this year and he was 1-2 with a 5.13 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP. ...

7 days ago
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