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Orioles' Nelson Cruz named American League Player of the Week | orioles.com: News
As he continues to pace the Majors in a number of offensive categories, the Orioles' Nelson Cruz was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday.
School of Roch: Updating Cruz's hand and playing status
Buck expects him to play in the Rangers series, so that's comforting. Now let's see how he swings the bat.
School of Roch: Orioles place Santana on disabled list
It'll be interesting to see how Johan is used should he make it up to Baltimore. The O's do play of string of 18 games in 17 days leading into the All Star Break. Could be a perfect opportunity to utilize Johan as a means of getting some of the other starters some extra rest.
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy still searching for first homer - baltimoresun.com
J.J. gets his first round-tripper during this Texas series. Believe it!
The 30: Youth, Movement - Grantland
Jonah Keri has a habit of writing about a player just prior to then suffering an injury. Hewrote about Nelson Cruz here and he was subsequently hit by a pitch. Let's hope he does not write about any other Orioles.
The Orioles' Next 107 Games " Baltimore Sports and Life
1/3rd of the way thru the season seems a decent time for some reflection
Kevin Gausman pitching well in three starts since returning to Norfolk - baltimoresun.com
Pitch count or not, he needs to be more efficient with his. He's got the stuff to get hitters out, but 0-2 counts turn into 3-2 counts far too often it seems.
Marin Named Carolina League "Player of the Week" | Frederick Keys News
O's farmhands continue to rack up awards. This marks the 4th Oriole (Marin, Pegeuro, Bridwell, Walker (x2)) to earn the honor this season, and 5th award overall.
Baseball Prospectus | This is Not Your Father's Baseball Road Trip: Days Five and Six: Houston
If you don't follow the CFB lads on the twitter you are missing out. Here they share their experience at the Houston vs. Orioles game on Saturday.
Happy Birthday to 80's era Oriole, Jim Dwyer! He hit a Home Run in Game 1 of the 1983 World Series. And Happy 80th Birthday to 60's era Oriole, Jim Gentile. He hit 46 HRs in 1961 and led the league with 141 RBI while producing 6.9 bWAR. The following season he led the league with 16 Intentional Walks.