Kevin Gregg

Pedro Strop's struggles continue as Angels take series finale from Orioles, 9-5

2013-06-12 15:36:00

Orioles reliever Pedro Strop has heard the boos from the Camden Yards crowd this year as he’s struggled to find the form that made him one of the best setup men in baseball for most of last season. But as Strop walked off the mound Wednesday...

Long flight west was worth the wait for Orioles call-up Zach Clark

2013-05-01 19:45:00

SEATTLE — As a veteran of eight minor league seasons, right-hander Zach Clark has endured plenty of excruciating bus rides during his career. He had never been on a cross-country flight, however, until he flew to Seattle on Tuesday. The five-...

Orioles news and notes (Johnson, Hammel, Saunders and Hot Stove in York)

2013-02-09 03:00:00

How much is a good closer worth? Well, the Orioles believe $6.5 million. That’s what Jim Johnson will receive for 2013 after notching a league-leading and franchise best 51 saves last year. Who knows if the 29-year-old Johnson will be able to...

Kevin Gregg 'really disappointed' to be leaving Orioles

2012-09-11 14:26:00

Kevin Gregg, whom the Orioles designated for assignment on Tuesday, said he’s “really disappointed” that he will not be able to make a final postseason push with the Orioles this season. But he also felt like he couldn’t thrive in...

News of Kevin Gregg being designated comes as shock to Orioles' pitchers

2012-09-11 12:56:00

Veteran reliever Kevin Gregg, who signed a two-year, $10 million free agent contract after the 2010 season to be the Orioles’ closer, was designated for assignment Tuesday to make room for outfielders L.J. Hoes, a Mitchellville resident, and Endy...

Notes: Orioles call up L.J. Hoes from his home in Mitchellville

2012-09-11 18:10:00

L.J. Hoes was at home in Mitchellville watching a Tom Selleck baseball flick Tuesday around noon when his phone rang. A week after his Triple-A season ended, Hoes received notice to come to Baltimore — and be there in two hours or so. "I got the...

Orioles designate reliever Kevin Gregg for assignment

2012-09-11 17:03:00

Kevin Gregg, the hulking, bespectacled reliever who endeared himself to teammates for his brotherly advice and refusal to back down to the opposition — but drew the ire of fans for his ineffectiveness as a well-paid closer — was designated for...

Down the Stretch (Sept. 12)

2012-09-12 08:58:00

[Down the stretch is a daily Orioles Insider blog that will set up the coming night for the O's and their American League competition as the push for the postseason continues.] About last night Hammel re-injures right knee in 9-2 win over Tampa Bay...

Reaction to the Orioles' 69th win of the season

2012-08-26 03:00:00

Only in Baltimore would we notice. But it has been that kind of decade-plus around here, baseball-wise. The Orioles (69-57) won their 69th game Saturday night. On Aug. 25. They won 69 all of last year. And there are 36 more games to play this season....

Joe Saunders rocked in debut as Orioles fall, 8-1, to White Sox

2012-08-29 20:43:00

Orioles left-hander Joe Saunders acknowledged he carried some extra adrenaline into his first start with his new team Wednesday night. Saunders grew up in Northern Virginia cheering for the Orioles, and said he spent a handful of times every season at...

Orioles must turn the page after ugly 12-3 loss to Rangers

2012-08-22 21:03:00

ARLINGTON, Texas --�Orioles manager Buck Showalter has stressed all season that one game can't mean too much — whether it's an inspiring comeback or an epic clunker. Ponder what happened for a few minutes post-game, Showalter preaches, and then...

Gonzalez and Orioles lose, but Jones senses the right mood in clubhouse

2012-08-20 21:05:00

ARLINGTON, Texas — After the Orioles' 5-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday night, center fielder Adam Jones said he walked into the visiting clubhouse and sensed the right vibe, one that's been prevalent throughout this surprising season....

Closer Kevin Gregg and catcher Welington Castillo celebrate the 5-2 win against the Mets.

2013-06-15 00:00:00

Kevin Gregg and catcher Welington Castillo celebrate the Cubs 8-6 victory against the Angels.

2013-06-05 00:00:00

Cubs reliever Kevin Gregg. (Brian Cassella/Tribune photo)

2013-05-30 00:00:00