Mike Griffin

Orioles announce minor league coaching staffs

2012-01-26 14:35:00

The Orioles announced their minor league coaching staffs for the 2012 season, most notably making official the hiring of longtime minor league manager�Ron Johnson as manager of Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson was the first base coach for the Boston Red Sox...

Alan Mills to Aberdeen; Scott McGregor to Sarasota (and other Orioles coaching moves)

2012-01-12 13:20:00

One popular former Orioles pitcher will be replacing another as a minor league coach at short-season Single-A Aberdeen in a restructuring that is designed to give the club’s pitching prospects a better foundation. Former Orioles reliever Alan Mills...

Tillman and Britton return for Saturday doubleheader

2011-07-30 09:31:00

NEW YORK — In May, they seemed to be heading in different directions — lefty Zach Britton looking like a rookie sensation and right-hander Chris Tillman dealing with a demotion to Triple-A Norfolk after an inconsistent two months. But Britton...

Matusz rocked in O's 9-6 loss to Cardinals, demoted

2011-06-30 21:17:00

After turning in one of the worst statistical outings of his professional career in a 9-6 loss Thursday night to the St. Louis Cardinals, struggling left-hander Brian Matusz was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, putting to bed a nightmarish June for the...

Bad news for beard-lovers: Jake Arrieta rediscovered his razor

2011-02-17 14:30:00

I appreciate a good beard when I see one -- maybe it's because I can't grow one above my neck -- so I am bummed out to see that Orioles starter Jake Arrieta had shaved off his amazing Al Borland beard from FanFest. In case you missed it, the beard was...

Trembley's anniversary

2008-07-23 13:29:56

Today is the one-year anniversary of Dave Trembley’s promotion from bullpen coach to manager. I wonder how many readers of this blog, back on June 18, 2007, believed he was the right man for the job.His “minor league methods” weren&...

Lone man in the press box

2008-07-24 16:22:11

I knew it was going to be an early morning. I just didn’t know it would be this early. I’m heading to the clubhouse to see whether manager Dave Trembley has chosen a pitcher to replace Jeremy Guthrie, and whether......

Making work a party

2003-11-17 00:00:00

After 12 years of attending Catholic school, Dana Barish was more than prepared to run a business. Yet the products the Annapolis resident sells are a far cry from the conservative doctrine of her education. "Slumber Parties by Dana" is a home-based...

A reconciling bridge

2012-05-13 00:00:00

During recent years, local college students have done truly wonderful things to assist the residents of Dismas House South Bend -- men and women who once broke laws and ended up in Indiana prisons -- by helping change the downward paths of their lives....

Norfolk Tides' pitching staff taking shape in spring training

2012-03-20 12:34:00

The final roster is far from set, but fans of the Norfolk Tides may get to see some impressive arms — make that pitchers — in the rotation this coming season. "They could be pretty amazing," said minor-league catcher Caleb Joseph, who spent...

Billionaire Paul Allen launches new commercial space company

2011-12-13 16:34:52

Carmel residents concerned about proposed $100 million residential redevelopment project

2011-12-20 19:47:00

The Indianapolis-based developer, Buckingham Companies, has proposed a $100 million redevelopment project to transform one of Carmel's older apartment complexes and an adjacent golf course. Despite the promise of additional units and amenities, current...

Baltimore Orioles coach Mike Griffin during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium.

2011-02-16 00:00:00

1988 Fleer: Mike Griffin

2010-05-28 11:11:24