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American League East Is Acting Like It Is 2005

With the recent signings by the New York Yankees of Bartolo Colon and Andruw Jones, the Tampa Bay Rays of Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez and the Baltimore Orioles of Derrek Lee and Vladimir Guerrero you have to wonder if these teams realize that it is 2011 and not 2005.... Continue reading "American League East Is Acting Like It Is 2005" »

15 Years Ago: Cal Ripken Jr. Creates Baseball Magic

It is probably a bit of an overstatement to say that Cal Ripken Jr. saved major league baseball 15-years ago this week when he passed Lou Gehrig to become baseball’s all-time “Iron Man”. However, there is no question that Ripken played a huge role in the healing process following the... Continue reading "15 Years Ago: Cal Ripken Jr. Creates Baseball Magic" »

The Oriole Magic Is Back, But Will It Stick Around For a While?

Buck Showalter was hired to turn around the struggling Baltimore Orioles, but no one could have predicted the immediate impact the new manager would have on the team. After winning 32 times in their first 105 games, Showalter, who took over on August 3rd, guided the O’s to 17 victories... Continue reading "The Oriole Magic Is Back, But Will It Stick Around For a While?" »

Looking Long-term: 5 Keys for the Baltimore Orioles

Buck Showalter has made a great early impression on the Baltimore Orioles during his first weeks on the job already guiding the O’s to more wins in August than they have registered in any previous month this season. As we look toward the long-term future for the Orioles, there are... Continue reading "Looking Long-term: 5 Keys for the Baltimore Orioles" »

Baltimore Orioles Showing Some New Magic

In his first week as manager of the Baltimore Orioles, Buck Showalter has proven not simply to be a great baseball mind, but also a pitching guru. After more than 100 games of borderline ineptitude, the starting pitchers for the Orioles responded to their new manager with seven straight quality... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles Showing Some New Magic" »

Nice Start! Baltimore Orioles Sweep Angels in Showalter's First Series

Su re it is just three games in early August, but for the Baltimore Orioles and new manager Buck Showalter the sweep of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the first three games under Showalter is a positive sign in what has generally been a dismal season. Though the... Continue reading "Nice Start! Baltimore Orioles Sweep Angels in Showalter's First Series" »

2011 Starts Now For The Baltimore Orioles

Though the calendar may say that it is August 2010, for all intent and purposes, the 2011 season has begun for the Baltimore Orioles. With the Buck Showalter era beginning on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the new skipper will be spending the next two months looking... Continue reading "2011 Starts Now For The Baltimore Orioles" »

Happy Anniversary Peter Angelos; Is Anyone Celebrating?

This week marks the 17th anniversary of the Baltimore Orioles being purchased by the group led by lawyer Peter Angelos. In August of 1993 Angelos and his group of minority owners that at the time included writer Tom Clancy bought a team that was enjoying their second season in a... Continue reading "Happy Anniversary Peter Angelos; Is Anyone Celebrating?" »

Baltimore Orioles Trade Miguel Tejada to San Diego

For the second time in three years, the Baltimore Orioles have traded veteran infielder Miguel Tejada. This time the O’s dealt the veteran to San Diego for minor league pitcher Wynn Pelzer. Tejada leaves a team that has the worst record in baseball and is 33 games out of first... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles Trade Miguel Tejada to San Diego" »

Baltimore Orioles Finally Hire Buck Showalter as Manager

After two months under the guidance of interim manager Juan Samuel, the Baltimore Orioles finally have a permanent captain for their floundering ship with the hiring of Buck Showalter to take over the team beginning on August 3rd. After hiring the interim manager to eventually be the permanent manager after... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles Finally Hire Buck Showalter as Manager" »

Hey Andy MacPhail, Is The Barn Burning Yet?

Less than two weeks ago, Baltimore Orioles president Andy MacPhail said that the team was in no hurry to hire a new manager because “it’s not like the barn is on fire right now. The players are doing a nice job for Juan [Samuel].” Over the last two weeks, the... Continue reading "Hey Andy MacPhail, Is The Barn Burning Yet?" »

Did You Know? Lou Piniella Started His Major League Career As A Baltimore Oriole

A more than 40 year career in Major League Baseball that began with a brief appearance as a member of the Baltimore Orioles in 1964 will evidently end following the 2010 season as current Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has announced his retirement. In a week that will culminate with... Continue reading "Did You Know? Lou Piniella Started His Major League Career As A Baltimore Oriole" »

Can The Baltimore Orioles Reach 63 Wins?

After finally becoming the last team to reach 30 victories in 2010 with a dramatic extra inning win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles can now set their sights toward continuing to improve over the final two and a half months of the season as they... Continue reading "Can The Baltimore Orioles Reach 63 Wins?" »

Come On Andy, Hire a Manager Already!

We all know that Baltimore Orioles’ president Andy MacPhail is known for being methodical and calculating in his rebuilding process, but at some point he has to start making decisions and signal to fans that the team understands that they can’t take forever to rebuild the franchise. In case MacPhail... Continue reading "Come On Andy, Hire a Manager Already!" »

No Kidding: Baltimore Orioles Sweep the First Place Rangers

After enduring one of the most disappointing first halves to a season in franchise history, the Baltimore Orioles headed into the All-Star break with a surprising four-game sweep over the West Division leading Texas Rangers. What makes the sweep particularly shocking is that Texas entered the series with a 31-15... Continue reading "No Kidding: Baltimore Orioles Sweep the First Place Rangers" »