Pittsburgh Pirates

How does Manny Machado compare with some of baseball's young phenoms?

2013-05-13 17:22:00

When he charges onto the infield grass, makes that barehanded pickup and throws a rocket to first, Manny Machado reminds Orioles fans of a superstar third baseman of yesteryear. When he breaks out of the batter's box on a liner into the gap and hits...

Orioles' 6-0 win over Twins marred by Wei-Yin Chen's injury

2013-05-12 17:16:00

The Orioles played one of their better all-around games of the young season Sunday, using three homers and strong pitching to shut out the Minnesota Twins, 6-0, while capturing their ninth series victory in 12 opportunities. And yet the Orioles fly...

Five Baltimore Orioles stats that stand out this week

2013-05-15 08:06:00

Each Wednesday, blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Orioles. five -- consecutive quality starts for Chris Tillman. Right-hander Chris Tillman pitched seven strong innings Tuesday night, allowing four...

Orioles rally from 6-run deficit and beat Minnesota, 9-6, in 10 innings

2013-05-10 22:13:00

MINNEAPOLIS — Dating back to last season, the Orioles often have struggled offensively when they can’t hit the longball. On Friday, in a 9-6, 10-inning victory over the Minnesota Twins, they flourished despite not going quite deep enough....

With 15 teams in each league, it's time to make the DH universal

2013-04-17 14:00:00

You either love it or you hate it. You think it's one of the best things to happen to baseball. Or you think it's the biggest travesty ever perpetrated on the game. This is what happens when fans discuss the designated hitter: they tend to deal in...

Looking back on the Orioles' trade for Chris Davis

2013-04-09 13:15:00

Chris Davis was one of the hottest hitters in baseball in the first week of the season, though he has cooled off over the past couple of games. Still, his historic four-game start to the season probably prompted casual sports fans across the country to...

A look at a few stats surrounding Chris Davis' record start

2013-04-06 17:34:00

We will see history tonight if Chris Davis, who had four home runs in his first four games, hits another homer. If the hottest hitter in baseball puts another out of the ballpark, he will become the first player in major league history to hit a home run...

Ryan Flaherty starts again with Brian Roberts out

2013-04-06 16:00:00

Watching from the dugout as Brian Roberts clutched the back of his right knee Thursday, Ryan Flaherty knew an injury to the Orioles’ starting second baseman could create an opportunity for him. But Flaherty’s first feeling was concern for...

Orioles minor leaguer Daniel McCutchen suspended for banned substances

2013-04-06 10:04:00

Right-hander Daniel McCutchen, whom the Orioles signed to a minor league deal this winter and was sent out of camp March 23, has been suspended for 50 games for violating the league’s drug policy for using a banned substance. According to a...

Remembering when 'Bullet' Bob Turley was part of the Bel Air Bowl

2013-04-05 03:00:00

The former Major League Baseball pitcher "Bullet" Bob Turley, who died March 30 at age 82, played for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. His name also has a special meaning in the annals of Harford County sports and business. In addition to...

This Opening Day a first for Orioles coach Bobby Dickerson

2013-04-02 11:42:00

One of the great things about Opening Day – and I believe this is my 17th as a sports journalist – is that there are always a few guys who have never experienced it before. Rookie lefty T.J. McFarland had been to an Opening Day at Comiskey...

Orioles go up 8-0 vs. Pirates, hang on for 12-10 win

2013-03-24 14:23:00

The Orioles scored eight runs in the first inning Sunday, but still had to squeak out a victory in the late innings of a sloppy, rainy contest. Paced by a Chris Dickerson grand slam against Pittsburgh starter Chris Leroux, the Orioles took an 8-0 lead...

Darwin Barney hits an RBI single in the second inning

2013-05-21 00:00:00

New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis (29) reacts after striking out in the eighth inning with two men on base against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.

2013-05-19 10:18:47

Milwaukee Brewers' Norichika Aoki (7) knocks the ball out of the glove of Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael McKenry (19) to score in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Monday. Aoki scored from third on a fielder's choice by Brewers' Jean Segura.

2013-05-13 20:28:00