O's 1, Rays 3: Five in a Row
Panic time may soon be setting into Birdland, as the O's losing streak has now reached five games.
Rays @ Orioles. Moore's the pity game thread.
Losers of four straight, the Orioles look to get back in the win column on Sunday against Matt Moore, who has yet to lose a start this season.
Sunday Bird Droppings
A fourth-straight loss, a made-up streak goes out the window, Nolan Reimold is hurt, again, and the cutest story about a 90-year-old Orioles fan who just started watching baseball with the Chris Davis, Winning Pitcher game.
Around the Minors: 5/19/2013
Norfolk 3, Durham 2: If you squint, you can take away some positives from Zach Britton's start. He only allowed one earned run and his sinker worked to great effect (ten groundouts), but he walked...
O's 1, Rays 3: Five in a Row
Panic time may soon be setting into Birdland, as the O's losing streak has now reached five games.
GameThread
323Rays @ Orioles. Moore's the pity game thread.
Losers of four straight, the Orioles look to get back in the win column on Sunday against Matt Moore, who has yet to lose a start this season.
Sunday Bird Droppings
A fourth-straight loss, a made-up streak goes out the window, Nolan Reimold is hurt, again, and the cutest story about a 90-year-old Orioles fan who just started watching baseball with the Chris Davis, Winning Pitcher game.
Around the Minors: 5/18/13
Not as exciting as yesterday's action
| Final - 5.19.2013 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Rays | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Ryan Flaherty optioned to AAA; Valencia coming up?
Following Saturday's loss, the Orioles optioned Ryan Flaherty to AAA Norfolk. Danny Valencia being recalled is the rumored corresponding roster move to be made tomorrow.
O's 6, Rays 10: The pitching JJs have a bad day
The Orioles were defeated by the Rays, 10-6, on May 18, 2013 in Baltimore. Jair Jurrjens gave up four runs in 5 IP and Jim Johnson blew his second consecutive save chance, giving up five runs in .1 IP as the Orioles lost their fourth straight game.
GameThread
557Rays @ O's. The center cannot hold game thread.
The Orioles look to get back in the win column on Saturday and snap their losing streak behind the 2013 debut of Jair Jurrjens, who will be getting a rematch against the former Fausto Carmona from his major league debut.
Jurrjens, Jake up; Burnett down, Nolan to DL
The Dan Duquette roster wheel spun yet again as Jair Jurrjens had his contract purchased, Jake Arrieta was recalled, Brian Roberts was transferred to the 60-day disabled list, Alex Burnett was optioned, and Nolan Reimold was put on the 15-day DL.
Around the minors - 5/17/13
Kevin Gausman and Brandon Kline combined to strike out 23 as the O's affiliates went 2-2.
Happy birthday, Brooks Robinson!
He's 76 years old today.
Saturday Bird Droppings
Orioles news and notes around the internet.
Rays 12, O's 10: Defense & a 3-Run HR? No cigar.
What could've been the biggest comeback win of the year didn't quite get there, as Jason Hammel kicked off a seventeen-game stretch by continuing his early-season struggles.
GameThread
535Rays @ O's. Hammer them for Hammel game thread.
The Orioles score a lot of runs for Jason Hammel, who's starting the game for them tonight. Jeremy Hellickson, starting for the Rays, gives up a lot of runs. Follow the trends, fellows.
Series Preview: O's vs. Rays, 17-19 May
O's take on the Rays at Camden Yards this weekend. Hammel, Jurrjens, and Tillman vs. Hellickson, Hernandez, and Moore. See YOU at the Yard.
How do Orioles hitters rank vs. AL by position?
Orioles designated hitters and second basemen are the worst at hitting of their positions in the American League. First basemen are the best. Where does the rest of the team stack up?
Hoes & the Robinsons talk baseball superstition.
Baseball players are known to have their quirks but have you ever thought about their superstitions? From donuts to a pitcher who threw up before every start you'll find it here.
Friday Bird Droppings
Happy Friday, friends. If all the recent days off have been bringing you down, you're in luck. The Birds play the next 17 days against the cream of the league (Detroit, New York, Washington, Tampa...
Around the Minors: 5/16/13: the return of Wada!
Around the Minors: 5/16/13: Tsuyoshi Wada returns, Mike Wright puts the Eastern League on notice and Christian Walker collects 3 hits. Other news, prospect wise?
An update on SB Nation site performance
The SB Nation team provides an update on the performance issues around the network.
Is Manny Machado being slighted?
How does the Orioles' top young star stack up against Mike Trout and Bryce Harper?
Dan Duquette's Indy League Barnstorming All Stars
So, we had a lot of fun this past off season marveling at the out of left field signings by the Warehouse. A Buddy Sosnoskie here, a Logan Mahon there and so forth, but here we are in May. Many of...
Thursday Bird Droppings
Orioles news and notes from around the internet.
Around the Minors: 5/15/13
The farmhands go two for four, with Urrutia hitting a double, Josh Stinson pitches well, and other prospects do things.
