Cesar Izturis

Klentak leaves Orioles to become Angels assistant GM

2011-11-23 15:34:00

New Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette has been working this week to bolster his front office, and now, at least theoretically, he'll have another hole to fill. Matt Klentak, the club's 31-year-old director of baseball operations, accepted an...

Orioles notebook: Closer Gregg felt 'helpless' during suspension

2011-07-22 17:09:00

Orioles closer Kevin Gregg finished serving his three-game suspension for his part in the benches-clearing incident July 8 in Boston and was back in uniform Friday. He said he watched all three games earlier this week from his couch. "You feel helpless....

Josh Bell hopes for a longer stay on Orioles roster

2011-07-23 16:28:00

Josh Bell's last major-league call-up was so quick he couldn't even pour a cup of coffee. He was in Baltimore on Monday, pinch-hit, singled and scored a run against the Boston Red Sox, and then returned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. The 24-year-old...

Orioles' Uehara aware of trade talk

2011-07-24 18:04:00

Orioles reliever Koji Uehara's English is still a work-in progress, but that doesn't mean that he's not aware of the ongoing speculation about his future in Baltimore. "To be mentioned and to hear my name in the [trade] rumors obviously is a good thing,"...

Notebook: Guerrero off DL, looking to kick-start his season

2011-07-26 16:41:00

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero's career low in home runs in a season in which he has played 90 games or more is 11, and that came all the way back in 1997, his rookie year with the�Montreal Expos. That same season, he drove in 40 runs, which also...

Orioles notebook: Brian Matusz says he wasn't 'mentally prepared' for the start of the season

2011-07-27 16:41:00

TORONTO – Struggling left-hander Brian Matusz acknowledged Wednesday that he wasn't "mentally prepared" for the start of the season and that he lost confidence in himself after being asked to make mechanical changes that he wasn't comfortable...

Notebook: Amid trade rumors, Lee focuses on finishing strong

2011-07-28 17:31:00

Derrek Lee has been in this situation before, so he is probably the last guy who is going to be affected by hearing his name in trade rumors. With the Chicago Cubs last year, Lee vetoed a deal to the Los Angeles Angels before the nonwaiver trade...

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...

Orioles notebook: Arrieta likely shut down for season

2011-08-02 21:14:00

Jake Arrieta, the Orioles' leader in wins, has decided to have his right elbow examined in California next week and will be shut down for at least a start and likely the rest of the season. Arrieta, 25, has been dealing with a fibrous mass in his right...

Orioles notebook: Pitching coach Adair high on Hunter

2011-08-04 18:42:00

Tommy Hunter's most recent major league start was Game 4 of the 2010 World Series. His next comes Friday at Camden Yards for the Orioles against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hunter's current pitching coach, who has known the 25-year-old since he was a minor...

Hunter struggles as Orioles fall to Blue Jays

2011-08-05 21:08:00

The Orioles' starter Friday night hadn't pitched in that capacity since October, when Tommy Hunter took the ball for the Texas Rangers in Game 4 of the World Series. Their starting second baseman, Cesar Izturis, hadn't appeared in a big league game in...

Orioles place Zach Britton on disabled list

2011-08-05 20:21:00

The Orioles' beleaguered rotation lost another member Friday when struggling rookie Zach Britton was placed on the disabled list with a left shoulder strain. The news comes a day after Britton allowed six runs (four earned) and 12 hits over 5 1/3 innings...

Tony Campana is forced out by Milwaukee shortstop Cesar Izturis for the first out of a double play in the first inning.

2012-05-12 00:00:00

Orioles second baseman Cesar Izturis fails to get Toronto's Aaron Hill, who slides safely into second base with a stolen base in the third inning Friday at Camden Yards.

2011-08-03 21:00:00

Key stat: 59 starts Jeff Zrebiec's skinny: With Brian Roberts , Cesar Izturis out for extended stretches, Orioles have had to rely on Andino more than expected.

2011-06-30 00:00:00