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Baltimore Orioles: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

The All-Star break is coming at an opportune time for the Baltimore Orioles as they will have a chance to lick their wounds and try to build on some of their recent successes. Granted, with the worst record in baseball there hasn’t been a lot to of positive moments, but... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back" »

Former Oriole Arthur Rhodes Earns All-Star Spot

Lefthanded hurler Arthur Rhodes, who began his career with nine seasons as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, has been selected to his first All-Star team at the age of 40. Proving the old adage that quality lefthanders can stick around major league baseball forever, Rhodes has played for six... Continue reading "Former Oriole Arthur Rhodes Earns All-Star Spot" »

Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals Flash Back To 1970

It was 40 years ago today when Frank Robinson blasted two grand slam home runs to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 12-2 victory over the Washington Senators. The 2010 representatives for both cities will be on the field today at Camden Yards wearing special throwback uniforms, but things have... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals Flash Back To 1970" »

Does Anyone Want To Manage The Baltimore Orioles?

In the three weeks since Dave Trembley was dismissed as manager of the Baltimore Orioles there has been no shortage of familiar names bantered around as potential managerial candidates. However, with the withdrawal of former Mets and Rangers manager Bobby Valentine from the list and the seeming reluctance to pull... Continue reading "Does Anyone Want To Manage The Baltimore Orioles?" »

Can Brad Bergesen Follow In Jim Palmer's Footsteps?

Considering that he has just been demoted to the minors, it might seem strange to now be comparing struggling Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brad Bergesen with Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. However, it is often forgotten that like Bergesen, after early success Palmer also struggled before eventually becoming the best pitcher... Continue reading "Can Brad Bergesen Follow In Jim Palmer's Footsteps?" »

Baltimore Orioles Struggling Offensively Without Their Table Setter

If you are looking for a reason the Baltimore Orioles haven’t been able to consistently score runs in 2010, I give you just two words: Brian Roberts. Proving that the 32-year-old second baseman is one of the most underrated leadoff men in baseball, the Orioles have struggled to score without... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles Struggling Offensively Without Their Table Setter" »

Trembley's Gone, So Now What?

The Baltimore Orioles did the right thing to relieve Dave Trembley of his duties as manager, but being outscored 19-2 by the Boston Red Sox in their first two games after his departure is a reminder that the troubles for this once proud franchise run much deeper than just one... Continue reading "Trembley's Gone, So Now What?" »

Now Should Be The Time For the Orioles To Remove Trembley

Given our tough economic situation, I am not generally in favor of seeing anyone lose their job. However, given the outrageous salaries in professional sports, I don’t have the same sympathy for anyone in that field. So, I have a clear conscious when I say that it is time for... Continue reading "Now Should Be The Time For the Orioles To Remove Trembley" »

Is It Time For the Orioles To Fire Trembley?

I want to start this piece by making it clear that I have been a loyal fan of the Baltimore Orioles for 40 years and hope to be a fan for another 40 years. While Tommy Lasorda may bleed Dodger blue, I bleed Orioles' Orange. For that reason, the start... Continue reading "Is It Time For the Orioles To Fire Trembley?" »

Baltimore Orioles Off To A Slow Start

If there is any consolation from the tough start for the 2010 Baltimore Orioles it might simply be that they at least can’t match the start of the 1988 Birds. Of course, that squad set a Major League Baseball record for futility by dropping their first 21 games on their... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles Off To A Slow Start" »

2010 Baltimore Orioles: Defining Success

With the start of the 2010 baseball season now upon us, those around the Baltimore Orioles are cautiously optimistic that after more than a decade of decay, the team is ready to turn things around. The big question, given their current streak of 12 consecutive losing seasons, is what would... Continue reading "2010 Baltimore Orioles: Defining Success" »

Sad Story About Former Oriole Mike Cuellar's Final Days

There is a sad story in the recent Orlando Sentinel about the deteriorating health of former Baltimore Orioles ace Mike Cuellar. "Mike Cuellar's Legacy Won't Be Defined By Final Days." The story by Sentinel columnist George Diaz illustrates recent health issues for Cuellar that now have him in a hospital... Continue reading "Sad Story About Former Oriole Mike Cuellar's Final Days" »

Baltimore Orioles 2010: Analyzing Strengths and Weaknesses

After 12 straight losing seasons, optimism is high in Baltimore that 2010 could be the season the Orioles move back over the .500 mark. However, considering that they won only 64 games a year ago, even with a plethora of young talent there is much to be done if the... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles 2010: Analyzing Strengths and Weaknesses" »

Keys to a Successful 2010 Season For The Baltimore Orioles

With Spring Training starting and the 2010 baseball season only weeks away, it is the time of the year when fans of the Baltimore Orioles can start dreaming that maybe this is the year that our decade long nightmare ends. The Orioles were not among the most aggressive or highest... Continue reading "Keys to a Successful 2010 Season For The Baltimore Orioles" »

Baltimore Orioles Not Off To Great Start In The Off-Season

After enduring another long and disappointing season on the field in 2009, the 2009-2010 off-season was supposed to be the start of a new day for the Baltimore Orioles. With enough quality young pitchers to fill two rotations and a nucleus of talented young position players, this was to be... Continue reading "Baltimore Orioles Not Off To Great Start In The Off-Season" »