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Mark Reynolds - #12 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: The Baltimore Orioles have placed Reynolds on the team's rapidly expanding 15-day disabled list.
Impact: Reynolds has a pulled muscle in his rib cage. He is batting .191 with two homers and nine RBIs. The injury occurred during batting practice Friday, manager Buck Showalter said. Reynolds said Saturday, ``It's not too bad, but it's one of those things where if I push it it'll get worse.'' Brian Matusz - #17 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 190lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Matusz allowed four runs (three earned) over six innings in Sunday's loss to Kansas City, allowing seven hits and three walks in the process.
Impact: It was a quality start for Matusz but a definite step back from his last dominating start in Boston. He struck out five but allowed too many baserunners to stave off the Royals. His ERA sits at 4.82 -- a definite step up from his historically awful season last year, but there's some work left to do to reach the lofty status his prospect pedigree suggested he could reach. J.J. Hardy - #2 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 200lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Hardy had three hits, including a solo homer, in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Royals.
Impact: Hardy is batting .340 with two homers and 12 RBIs in his last 12 games. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Jones signed a six-year, $85.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, ensuring that the 26-year-old center fielder will stay with the team through 2018. Jones' new deal includes a $2 million signing bonus, $8.5 million in 2013, $13 million each in 2014 and 2015, $16 million apiece in 2016 and 2017 and $17 million in 2018. It also includes a no-trade provision.
Impact: Jones enters Sunday with a 17-game hitting streak and leads the team with home runs and RBIs. Matt Wieters - #32 - Catcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Wieters will be included in Sunday's starting lineup, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.
Impact: Though not initially listed, Wieters will be in the lineup to take on right-hander Luke Hochevar and the Royals. He'll be behind the plate and bat fifth for the fifth time in six games, but Wieters has just one hit since May 16. Ronny Paulino - #28 - Catcher - 6'3" - 250lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Paulino has been scratched from Sunday's starting lineup, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.
Impact: He'll be replaced in the lineup by Matt Wieters, who will be behind the plate for the fifth time in the last six games. Paulino said he's fine physically, so this looks like a healthy scratch. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: A person familiar with the negotiations says the Baltimore Orioles and center fielder Adam Jones have agreed to a six-year contract through 2018 worth about $85 million.
Impact: The person spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because the deal, which starts next year, had not yet been announced. Orioles are expected to hold a news conference Sunday to announce the agreement. Jones has a $6.15 million, one-year contract, had been eligible for arbitration next winter and for free agency after the 2013 season. Vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette began negotiating a new deal with the 2009 All-Star weeks ago. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Davis hit his seventh homer of the season and drove in three runs in a win over the Royals on Friday.
Impact: He had two hits as he brought his batting average up to .299. He's 12 for 30 the last eight games, with two home runs in the last four games. Jason Hammel - #39 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Hammel earned his sixth win after going six scoreless against the Royals on Friday.
Impact: Hammel allowed five hits and struck out seven. He's won his last three decisions and the past two starts to improve to 2-1 with a 2.78 ERA. J.J. Hardy - #2 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Hardy went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Royals.
Impact: This was Hardy's first home run since May 14 and number 10 on the season. He may not belt 30 home runs like he did a season ago, but he should come pretty close to that number as he continues to show that he is one of the most powerful shortstops in all of baseball. In addition to the 10 home runs, Hardy has a batting average of .262 and 24 RBI. Wei-Yin Chen - #16 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Chen allowed two runs over six innings and did not factor in the decision Saturday against the Royals.
Impact: He gave up six hits while walking one and striking out five. Despite the fact that the Orioles lost, this was still a strong start from Chen after allowing six runs in his previous outing against the Nationals. His record on the season still stands at 4-1 to accompany a 3.31 ERA, 42 strikeouts, and 18 walks. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Jones has agreed to a six-year extension with the Orioles, MLB.com reports.
Impact: The Orioles are expected to make an official announcement regarding the extension and hold a press conference Sunday. Jones would have been eligible for free agency after the 2013 season. Bill Hall - #35 - Second Base - 6'0" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Hall cleared waivers Saturday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact: Hall, who was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Friday, will report to Triple-A Norfolk. Hall posted a 1.260 OPS in six games with the Orioles this season - albeit in just 11 plate appearances, likely setting him up for another recall at some point down the road. Matt Lindstrom - #27 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 218lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Baltimore Orioles have placed Lindstrom on the 15-day disabled list with a right middle finger injury.
Impact: Lindstrom has a 1.29 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 13 appearances Luis Exposito - #25 - Catcher - 6'3" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Orioles optioned Exposito to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Impact: Exposito went just 1-for-17 at the plate with the Orioles, so the team decided to switch backup catchers and promote Ronny Paulino to take Exposito's place on the roster. Ronny Paulino - #28 - Catcher - 6'3" - 250lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Orioles recalled Paulino from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Impact: Paulino will take Luis Exposito's roster spot and become the backup catcher behind Matt Wieters. He hit the ball well in a nine-game stint with the Orioles earlier this season, going 9-for-30 with three RBI, but expect his playing time to be limited behind Wieters. Matt Wieters - #32 - Catcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Wieters is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, MASN's Roch Kubato reports.
Impact: Wieters should be well rested after not starting Wednesday in advance of Thursday's team off day. He has posted just a .651 OPS in May after putting up a .937 mark in April, so hopefully he can pick up the pace with his bat heading into June. J.J. Hardy - #2 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 200lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Hardy is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, MASN's Roch Kubato reports.
Impact: Hardy got the day off Wednesday, but he will be back in action for Friday's series opener with Kansas City. Hardy will bat second against Royals starter Bruce Chen. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Davis was 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI against Kansas City on Friday night.
Impact: It was his seventh long one on the year, but just his second since May 1. The power numbers are likely to be there - that is his game - but he also needs to continue to hit for average (.299) to maintain his pleasantly surprising fantasy value. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Jones was 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Friday night's 8-2 win over Kansas City.
Impact: Perhaps celebrating his rumored six-year contract extension, he also added his seventh stolen base of the season. Hitting .310 with 31 RBI on the year, he is certainly enjoying a strong start to 2012. Jason Hammel - #39 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 215lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Hammel tossed six shutout innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out seven as the Orioles dumped the Royals, 8-2, on Friday night.
Impact: He had been in a bit of a funk, allowing four runs in each of his last two starts after six quality outings in a row to start the season, but got things back on track in this one. He'll carry a sparkling 6-1 record and a 2.78 ERA into his next start at Toronto Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Orioles and the agent for Adam Jones are discussing an extension for the one-time All-Star.
Impact: Jones' current contract expires after this season, but he will still be under club control in 2013. Jones would then become a free agent, but the Orioles want to lock him up before that happens. ¶ Jones made the AL All-Star team in 2009. He entered play Friday leading the first-place Orioles in batting average (.311), homers (14) and RBIs (29) among players with at least 17 games. Ronny Paulino - #28 - Catcher - 6'3" - 250lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Orioles have recalled Paulino.
Impact: Paulino hit .300 (9 for 30) with three RBIs in nine games for the Orioles earlier this season. Bill Hall - #35 - Second Base - 6'0" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: THe Orioles have designated Hall for assignment.
Impact: Hall was batting .286 with one homer since joining the team on May 12. He had seven at-bats in six games. Manager Buck Showalter expressed hope that Hall would pass through waivers and accept an assignment to Norfolk. Endy Chavez - #9 - Left Field - 6'0" - 170lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Chavez (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact: Chavez will play a couple games with Double-A Bowie this weekend, after which the Orioles will decide whether to activate him from the DL. Mark Reynolds - #12 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Reynolds (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact: Reynolds will play a couple games with Double-A Bowie this weekend, after which the Orioles will decide whether to activate him from the DL. Chris Davis and Wilson Betemit have both played well in Reynolds' absence, so it remains to be seen what role Reynolds will fill upon his return. Matt Lindstrom - #27 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 218lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Lindstrom (finger) could begin a rehab assignment Saturday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact: While Lindstrom has not yet officially been sent for rehab work, it appears he is at least getting close. At this point it would seem that Lindstrom will be back in the Orioles bullpen sometime in June. Bill Hall - #35 - Second Base - 6'0" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Orioles designated Hall for assignment Friday, according to the team's official Twitter page.
Impact: Hall hit a home run and walked four times in just 11 plate appearances with the Orioles, but he was the victim of a roster crunch with the Orioles in need of a bullpen arm. It remains to be seen where Hall will head next, but he should land a Triple-A job with the Orioles or another squad. J.C. Romero - #16 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 215lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Romero has signed a minor-league deal with the Orioles and has reported to Triple-A, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact: Romero only keeps getting work because he throws with his left arm. He hasn't had a WHIP below 1.500 in the past three years and has only mustered ERAs below 4.00 because some of the runners he bequeaths to other relievers don't score. Don't expect him to make an impact in the majors this season. Endy Chavez - #9 - Left Field - 6'0" - 170lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Chavez is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique.
Impact: Chavez hasn't contributed much to the Orioles this season, hitting .133 with one RBI and six runs. Brian Roberts - #1 - Second Base - 5'9" - 175lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Roberts played his first game since sustaining a concussion more than a year ago, going three inning for Double-A Bowie on Wednesday night.
Impact: Roberts walked in both of his plate appearances against Richmond. He scored standing up from first base on a double. He also fielded one grounder. He is a two-time AL All-Star. He is set to play for Orioles' minor league affiliates during his rehabilitation assignment, which can last up to 20 days. Jake Arrieta - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Arrieta (2-5) gave up four runs on eight hits with three walks and two strikeouts in 5.2 innings Wednesday against the Red Sox.
Impact: Not the young hurler's finest work, as he failed to build on a terrific start his last time out against the Nationals. Nick Johnson - #36 - First Base - 6'3" - 235lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Johnson busted out with a two-homer, three-RBI game Wednesday against the Red Sox. He also drew a walk.
Impact: Don't look now, but Johnson is now hitting .351 (13-for-37) with four homers in May. His 0-for-April is still depressing his batting average, but Johnson seems to be coming around and could be a decent source of power in deeper leagues. Brian Matusz - #17 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 190lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Matusz dominated the Red Sox on Tuesday, allowing one run and two hits in 6 1-3 innings. He also struck out a season-high nine.
Impact: Matusz has won his last three starts to improve to 4-4 with a 4.86 ERA. He's allowed three or fewer runs in each of the last three starts. Brian Roberts - #1 - Second Base - 5'9" - 175lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Roberts (concussion) will start at second base and bat leadoff on Wednesday for Double-A Bowie, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.
Impact: It's been over a calendar year since Roberts appeared in an official game, as the team has taken extra precaution in easing Roberts back from his concussion symptoms. In his prime, Roberts was one of the top second basemen in the league. While he's not expected to approach that level again following sustained layoffs due to injuries over the last couple of years, he could still push Robert Andino for everyday playing time at second base once he's activated from the DL after the completion of his rehab assignments. Jason Hammel - #39 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Hammel expects to make his scheduled start Friday after having his knee drained Monday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
Impact: Hammel told reporters that he feels much better after the minor procedure, but has been unable to run between starts while being limited to pool workouts and using an elliptical machine. Matt Wieters - #32 - Catcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Wieters is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
Impact: Luis Exposito will catch for the Orioles with a day game following a night one on the schedule. J.J. Hardy - #2 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Hardy is not in the lineup Wednesday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
Impact: It's just a planned day of rest for Hardy, who should be available to pinch-hit Wednesday if needed. Robert Andino will play short in his absence, while Ryan Flaherty joins the lineup at second base. Zach Britton - #53 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 195lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Britton (shoulder), who is making his first rehab start on Saturday, may need just a few starts in the minors before being activated, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Technically, Britton's rehab has already started as he made several starts in extended spring training. Also, Britton started throwing in the second week of April. Because the Orioles selected this rehab plan, he needs less minor league seasoning before returning. Brian Matusz - #17 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 190lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Matusz will start Sunday's game against the Royals after Tuesday's dominant performance against the Red Sox, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Matusz will start on normal rest as the Orioles take advantage of Thursday's off day. Tommy Hunter's next start will be pushed back to monday at the earliest. This is positive sign for Matusz. He started the season as Baltimore's fifth starter, but he is now more entrenched into the rotation than Hunter. Zach Britton should be about three weeks away from returning and if a decision was made today he would replace Hunter. Tommy Hunter - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 248lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Hunter's next start will be pushed back at least one day, and his start could be skipped altogether, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: The Orioles have elected to take advantage of Thursday's off day by starting Brian Matusz on regular rest on Sunday. Hunter could start Monday's game, though it is unclear if that is in the plans at this point. With Zach Britton potentially just a few weeks from returning, Hunter's spot in the rotation appears to be the most vulnerable. Wilson Betemit - #24 - Third Base - 6'2" - 222lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Betemit hit his seventh home run of the season Tuesday against the Red Sox, a two-run shot giving him 21 RBI on the season.
Impact: Betemit struggled mightily to open the season but was hitting .241/.319/.465 with a .288 BABIP since April 22 entering the game. It's a selective endpoint, to be sure, but it gives you a good idea of what to expect from him with normal luck. As he qualifies at third base, he could be worth a look in some formats. Brian Roberts - #1 - Second Base - 5'9" - 175lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Roberts will begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday, a significant step in his bid to return from a concussion that has kept him sidelined for more than a year.
Impact: Roberts last played in a baseball game on May 16, 2011. Since that time, he's been on the disabled list with concussion symptoms. Roberts will play for Double-A Bowie on Wednesday night. His minor league rehabilitation assignment can last no longer than 20 days. He said Tuesday, "I'm pretty sure we'll use the 20. It's been over a year and I need to get some at-bats." Jim Johnson - #43 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Johnson picked up his 16th save of the season with a clean inning Tuesday.
Impact: Johnson didn't strike a batter out and unlike most elite relievers, he hasn't excelled in that area, striking out just 14 batters in 20.2 innings. He's taking a page out of Jonny Venters' book instead: ground ball after ground ball. After inducing two more Tuesday, he owns a ground ball rate of 70.7%, and if that keeps up he should be able to maintain his success with Baltimore, even if his ERA eventually creeps up from its current 0.87 perch. Brian Matusz - #17 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 190lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Matusz got the win Tuesday against the Red Sox, holding Boston to just two hits and a run over 6.1 innings, striking out nine.
Impact: It was easily Matusz's best start since his disastrous 2011 season began. The only blemish was a Kevin Youkilis home run; outside of that he had Boston's hitters on a string for the entire night. Is it time to believe? He still has a strikeout-to-walk ratio below 2.0 and a woefully low ground ball rate of 35.4%, but given his prospect pedigree and this excellent start, he deserves to be watched at the least. Brian Roberts - #1 - Second Base - 5'9" - 175lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Roberts (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.
Impact: Roberts can stay in the minors for 20 days once he begins his rehab assignment, so he should return to the Orioles around the middle of June. Those looking for help at the second base position may want to see if they can grab Roberts and stash him on the DL for a couple weeks until he returns to the big club. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Davis went yard and had two hits Monday in an 8-6 loss to the BoSox.
Impact: Davis is 6 for 22 in the season series. Tommy Hunter - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 248lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Hunter did not get a decision Monday in an 8-6 loss to the BoSox.
Impact: Hunter gave up five runs and nine hits over six innings. Nolan Reimold - #14 - Left Field - 6'4" - 215lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Reimold (neck) will likely have a second epidural Friday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
Impact: He's been debating the second injection for approximately a week, and it's likely to push back his return date by a few weeks despite the potential for added long-term relief. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Davis went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Red Sox.
Impact: This was Davis' first home run since May 1 and his sixth overall this season. He has always been a power threat, but he has really increased his fantasy value this season due to his .299 batting average. If he can keep this up over the course of a full season, he will certainly exceed expectations that many fantasy owners had for him on draft day. Tommy Hunter - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 248lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Hunter did not record a decision Monday as the Orioles fell to the Red Sox, 8-6. He pitched six innings and allowed five runs and nine hits to go along with three strikeouts.
Impact: Hunter has not earned a victory since April 24 and has allowed four runs or more in three of his last four starts. He's not a strikeout pitcher and he has a 1.35 WHIP, so it would be best to look for other starting options at this time. Mark Reynolds - #12 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Reynolds (oblique) has begun hitting off a tee and doing fielding exercises, reports MLB.com's Britt Ghiroli.
Impact: It appears Reynolds is approaching a minor league rehab stint. He had just a .191 average and two home runs in 27 games before being injured. Matt Lindstrom - #27 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 218lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Lindstrom (finger) reported feeling no pain on Monday, reports MLB.com's Britt Ghiroli.
Impact: Lindstrom hopes to throw this week at some point. He will likely not be ready to return after the minimum 15 days from his DL stint. Brian Roberts - #1 - Second Base - 5'9" - 175lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Roberts (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment within the next week, reports Britt Ghiroli of MLB.com.
Impact: The Orioles declined to mention exactly what day and where he will rehab, but he is getting closer to returning. Zach Britton - #53 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 195lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Britton (shoulder) will make his first minor league rehab start Saturday, reports MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
Impact: Britton recently finished a third rehab start in extended spring training. He made 28 starts in 2011 for the Orioles, but has yet to pitch in 2012. Robert Andino - #11 - Second Base - 6'0" - 195lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Andino had tow hits and two RBIs in Saturday's 6-5 win over Washington.
Impact: Andino had no RBIs in his previous 11 games. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Jones homered and drove in two runs Saturday in 6-5 win over Washington.
Impact: It was Jones' fourth homer in five games. Wei-Yin Chen - #16 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Chen took his first loss of the season Sunday against Washington, allowing eight hits and six runs in 4.1 innings.
Impact: A team finally got to Chen, as the lefty allowed more than three earned runs for the first time all season. Although Chen struck out five, the command and control weren't there: he walked three batters and allowed two home runs in the start. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Jones extended his hitting streak to 11 games and hit his fourth home run in his last five games in Saturday's win over the Nationals.
Impact: Jones is now a top-five player in most fantasy leagues and this season is shaping up to be a career year. He should be able to threaten a 30/20 season, while anything around a .300 average is a bonus. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Davis is in Sunday's lineup against the Nationals, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Davis has had a few days off recently, possibly due in part to the Orioles having no DH while playing at a National League Park. There won't be any more interleague play until June, so he should be in the lineup almost every day. Matt Wieters - #32 - Catcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Wieters is not in Sunday's lineup against the Nationals, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Wieters is getting his routine Sunday off. He had two days off this week due to Wednesday's 15-inning game. Meanwhile, Wieters has gone cold at the plate at just 4-for-40 over his last ten games. Jason Hammel - #39 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Hammel picked up the win against the Nationals on Saturday despite surrendering four runs on six hits in 5.1 innings.
Impact: Opposing starter Ross Detwiler was worse than Hammel on Saturday, so the Orioles provided the run support necessary to give him his fifth win of the year. It looks like Hammel's knee problems are behind him, but so are his sub-2.00 ERA days. Mark Reynolds - #12 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Reynolds (oblique) reported that he has no pain as a result of his injury, though he has yet to swing a bat, according to MASN Sports.
Impact: Reynolds is at extended spring training. He should swing a bat soon and a couple of rehab appearances are likely before joining the Orioles. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Davis is not in Saturday's lineup against the Nationals, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Davis is getting a day off after an 0-for-4 night Friday along with the fact that the Orioles cannot use a designated hitter in a National League park. Matt Lindstrom - #27 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 218lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Lindstrom (finger) will throw for the Orioles early next week before reporting to extended spring training, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Lindstrom has a slight ligament tear on his right middle finger. He may not be activated immediately, as a rehab assignment is possible after extended spring training. Jake Arrieta - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Arrieta didn't earn a decision Friday against Washington, but pitched well in an 11-inning victory.
Impact: After allowing 13 runs the previous two starts, Arrieta gave up one run in seven innings Friday, striking out nine. He's done this before, however, and has gone out and laid an egg the next time out. Steve Tolleson - #6 - Second Base - 5'11" - 185lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Tolleson will start Saturday against the Nationals, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Ryan Flaherty has been mostly miserable in his stint as the Orioles' third baseman, leading the O's to explore what they have in Tolleson. He has done well in his three starts, recording a hit in each game. Nick Markakis - #21 - Right Field - 6'1" - 200lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Markakis hit his seventh homer of the season Friday and also doubled.
Impact: Markakis' one-out 11th-inning solo blast was the difference in the game as the Orioles prevaile. He is now hitting .258 and has knocked in 20 runs on the year. Jim Johnson - #43 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Johnson was not called upon for Friday's save opportunity against the Nationals. Britt Ghiroli of MLB.com reports that Johnson was not available Friday after pitching in Baltimore's last three games.
Impact: There has been no statement from manager Buck Showalter on the situation. Without Johnson, the Orioles turned to Pedro Strop for the save. Pedro Strop - #47 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 175lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Strop earned Friday's save against the Nationals by throwing a scoreless inning with one strikeout.
Impact: Strop earned his third save of the year as Jim Johnson did not appear in the game. At this point, we don't know why Johnson didn't pitch. Strop appears to be next in line for save opportunities, so keep an eye on Johnson's health. Jake Arrieta - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Arrieta held the Nationals to one run in seven innings with nine strikeouts in Friday's win.
Impact: Although Arrieta did not receive the decision, he was dominant throughout the game. It was a drastic turnaround from his last two starts. He has the ability to turn in some good starts, but consistency is a big issue. Nolan Reimold - #14 - Left Field - 6'4" - 215lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Orioles placed Reimold on the 15-day disabled Friday list with a herniated disc and recalled C Luis Exposito from Triple-A Norfolk.
Impact: Reimold is eligible to return May 16, and is expected to be fully recovered by that point. Brian Matusz - #17 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 190lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
STATS
News: Matusz (3-4) won for the third time in four starts in Thursday's 5-3 victory over Kansas City after enduring a career-worst 12-decision losing streak. He allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk in six innings.
Impact: Matusz is 3-1 with a 5.09 ERA in four May starts. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
STATS
News: Davis had three hits in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Royals.
Impact: Davis is 5 for 8 in the last two games. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Orioles' slugger followed up his eventual winning homer in the 15th inning the previous night with a two-run shot on Thursday, helping Baltimore climb back from a three-run deficit to beat the Royals 5-3 and win their seventh straight road game.
Impact: The Orioles also improved to 12-1 when Jones goes deep, something he's done each of the last three games. He has 13 homers on the year, a mark he didn't reach until June 25 last season. Zach Britton - #53 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 195lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Britton (shoulder) will make his third and final extended spring training rehab start on Monday, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: After completing the start, Britton will begin a minor league rehab assignment and could rejoin the Orioles mid-June. He remains one of the team's top young pitchers, and his return could be a boon to a team that's surpassing the expectations of most prognosticators. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
STATS
News: Jones hit the game-winning solo homer in the top of the 15th inning to beat Kansas City on Wednesday.
Impact: Jones is hitting .316 during a nine-game hitting streak. Matt Wieters - #32 - Catcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Wieters will not be in the lineup Thursday against the Royals, Baltimore's official Twitter account reports.
Impact: It is a scheduled off day for Wieters. Luis Exposito will get the nod in his absence. J.J. Hardy - #2 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hardy has four multi-hit games in a row through Wednesday and is hitting .357 with six home runs and 12 RBIs in May.
Impact: Hardy's .184 average in April was cause for some early concern, though he is swinging a hot stick now. He has turned it around in a hurry after being a buy-low candidate just a couple of weeks ago. Kevin Gregg - #63 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Gregg threw two scoreless innings, struck out two, and picked up the win in Wednesday's win over the Royals.
Impact: Gregg likely will not be available on Thursday. Jim Johnson has a firm grasp on the closer's job, but Gregg has been serviceable so far this year. Dana Eveland - #37 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 235lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Eveland went three innings and didn't allow a run in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Royals.
Impact: Eveland has not had much success in the majors as a starter, but he delivered a strong effort on Wednesday. He kept the Orioles alive by pitching the 10th, 11th and 12th innings. However, long relief likely will not lead to any fantasy value. Tommy Hunter - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 248lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hunter had a solid outing for the Orioles in a win over the Royals on Wednesday night. He went seven strong innings and gave up just two earned runs, though the measly one strikeout was a disappointment.
Impact: Hunter had been roughed up in his two previous start after a solid start to the year. This start could get him back on track, but either way he remains an inconsistent option. Jim Johnson - #43 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Johnson picked up his second save in as many nights, pitching a scoreless inning in the win over the Royals on Wednesday night.
Impact: Johnson gave up just one hit over his lone inning and now on the season has a microscopic ERA of 0.51 and a WHIP of 0.79. Those stats along with his 13 saves have made him one of the better and safer closer options this season. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Davis is in Wednesday's lineup against the Royals, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Davis sat Tuesday and manager Buck Showalter is concerned about his defensive abilities. Nick Johnson is the designated hitter, so it appears Showalter still values Davis's defense over Johnson's at this point. Steve Tolleson - #6 - Second Base - 5'11" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Tolleson had two hits as the Orioles beat the Yankees 5-2 Tuesday night.
Impact: Tolleson is 4 for 10 in 2012. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Jones homered and had two hits as the Orioles beat the Yankees 5-2 Tuesday night.
Impact: Jones has hit safely in seven straight games. Wei-Yin Chen - #16 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Chen pitched seven innings of four-hit ball as the Orioles beat the Yankees 5-2 Tuesday night.
Impact: Chen, now 4-0, allowed two runs, struck out four and walked two in a masterful performance. The 26-year-old Taiwan native took a shutout into the seventh inning against the Yankees' formidable lineup - and made it look easy. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Buck Showalter believes Davis has taken a step back defensively this year, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Davis did not start on Tuesday and he may lose occasional playing time to Wilson Betemit or Nick Johnson at first base. Meanwhile, Davis is 3-for-23 in his last seven games. Bill Hall - #35 - Second Base - 6'0" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hall is making his second start of the season Tuesday against the Yankees, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
Impact: He'll DH against lefty CC Sabathia, and it appears as though manager Buck Showalter will use Hall as a matchup option when the opposing team has a left-handed starter on the mound. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Davis is not in the lineup Tuesday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
Impact: Wilson Betemit is playing first base while Steve Tolleson joins the mix to play third as Davis sits against lefty CC Sabathia on Tuesday night. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jones (leg) hit his 11th home run of the season Tuesday against the Yankees.
Impact: Jones was seen grabbing his leg near the end of Monday's game, but if hitting a home run of CC Sabathia is any indication, he's just fine. Jones is having a breakout season so far, enjoying his first .900+ OPS of his career (currently .941). Jim Johnson - #43 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Johnson worked around a hit to record his 12th save of the season Tuesday against the Yankees.
Impact: Johnson has allowed just 13 baserunners in 16.2 innings and owns a sharp 12:4 K:BB. He doesn't have the blow-you-away stuff that a Craig Kimbrel or Kenley Jansen does, but he's quickly becoming one of the American League's better relievers. Wei-Yin Chen - #16 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Chen earned his fourth win of the season with a seven-inning, two-run performance against the Yankees on Tuesday.
Impact: Chen struck out four and allowed just six baserunners (four hits, two walks). He won't maintain a .265 BABIP, but he's shown solid control and an FIP of 3.42 suggests he could be a respectable option for the Orioles as the season continues. A 4.9 percent HR/FB suggests caution, but he's starting to turn some heads, and justifiably so. Jason Hammel - #39 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Hammel did not get a decision as Baltimore fell 8-5 to the Yankees on Monday.
Impact: Hammel gave up five runs, four earned, in five-plus innings. He was seeking to become the first pitcher in Orioles history to begin a season with seven straight starts of allowing two or fewer runs. Xavier Avery - #13 - Left Field - 6'0" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Avery had two hits and scored twice as Baltimore fell 8-5 to the Yankees on Monday.
Impact: Avery collected his first big league hits. ``X had a good night,'' Baltimore manager Buck Showalter said. ``I was real proud of him.'' J.J. Hardy - #2 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Hardy homered and had three RBIs as Baltimore fell 8-5 to the Yankees on Monday.
Impact: Hardy has six RBis against the Yanks this season. Zach Britton - #53 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 195lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Britton (shoulder) threw four shutout innings in extended spring training, allowing two hits with no walks and four strikeouts, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Britton will get another turn on Sunday or Monday. It seems he might be able to go on a minor league rehab stint fairly soon. If Britton progresses well he would be in line to steal a spot in the rotation, likely from Brian Matusz. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jones (leg) is in Tuesday's lineup against the Yankees, according to MASN Sports.
Impact: It appears that whatever he did while running down the first base line on Monday was very minor. Keep him in the lineup. Nolan Reimold - #14 - Left Field - 6'4" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Reimold (neck) is likely going to have a second epidural, which will push his timetable for a return back a few weeks, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.
Impact: He's dealing with pain in his shoulder and forearm area, but Reimold has reported some improvement with his neck. Meanwhile, MASN Sports reports Reimold has a tingling feeling in his left thumb and forearm and he will be reevaluated early next week. It sounds like mid-June is a more reasonable target for his return than early June at the present time. Matt Lindstrom - #27 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 218lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Lindstrom (finger) has as slight ligament tear in his middle finger and will be evaluated by a specialist, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
Impact: No timetable has been provided for Lindstrom's return, but it sounds like he could be shelved for more than the 15-day minimum. Jason Hammel - #39 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hammel said his knee was not a factor in Monday's start against the Yankees, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: It seems Hammel's injury only required a skipped start. Though he allowed four runs in five innings, it came against the Yankees offense and being skipped may have messed with his schedule. Hammel was outstanding in his first six starts, so it is fair to give him some leeway here. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jones grabbed the back of his leg while running down the first base line late in Monday's game, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: The Orioles have not issued a statement about the injury and it happened in the bottom of the ninth, so we don't know if Jones would have remained in the game. It is possible he can play through the injury, or he may have done something more serious. We will keep an eye out to see if he is in Tuesday's lineup. Jason Hammel - #39 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hammel (knee) is ready for his scheduled start Monday, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.
Impact: He made it through the weekend without further swelling in his knee, so Hammel lines up to receive two starts for owners in weekly leagues with the first opportunity against the Yankees on Monday. Jason Hammel - #39 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hammel gave up five runs -- four earned -- on seven hits over five innings in a no-decision against the Yankees.
Impact: He struck out three and walked three, while leaving the game in the sixth inning with the bases loaded. Hammel allowed more than two runs in a start for the first time all season, but he should have a good chance to bounce back against the Nats in his next start Monday. Mark Reynolds - #12 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Reynolds (oblique) will report to extended spring training in Florida on Monday to begin rehabbing, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: That did not take long. The Orioles likely placed Reynolds on the DL because they could not afford the roster spot while waiting for him to come around. Reynolds should be able to make several minor league starts before rejoining the team on May 27. Endy Chavez - #9 - Left Field - 6'0" - 170lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Chavez (upper body) will report to extended spring training on Monday to begin rehabbing, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Chavez can return May 23 and it seems like he has time to start workouts in Florida, then move on to a minor league rehab assignment before rejoining the Orioles. Wilson Betemit - #24 - Third Base - 6'2" - 222lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Betemit is in Monday's lineup against the Yankees, MASN Sports reports.
Impact: Betemit will start his seventh of his last eight games. With Mark Reynolds, Nolan Reimold and Endy Chavez on the shelf, Betemit will see regular playing time whether it is at third base or in left field. Dana Eveland - #37 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 235lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Eveland will move into a long relief role, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Tommy Hunter is getting the start Wednesday against Kansas City, so Eveland will simply chew up innings for the O's should a situation arise for long relief in the coming days. Tommy Hunter - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 248lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hunter will make another start Wednesday against the Royals, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Jason Hammel is taking the ball Monday, but the Orioles still needed an option for the No. 5 spot and Hunter is getting the nod over Dana Eveland, who will shift into long relief. Nolan Reimold - #14 - Left Field - 6'4" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Reimold (neck) is not progressing as the Orioles had hoped, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Beyond that, the Orioles haven't provided much in the way of details regarding Reimold's progress or his expected return date. It sounds like a late May return is becoming increasingly less likely, however. J.C. Romero - #16 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: The Cardinals have released Romero, the team's official site reports.
Impact: Romero gave up nine runs on 14 hits over 8.0 innings in 11 appearances with the Cards, which led to his release, but his left-handedness should keep him from being without a job for long. J.C. Romero - #16 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Romero twisted his ankle slightly in Saturday's awful appearance, the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact: Romero was checked out but said that the ankle feels fine. Matt Wieters - #32 - Catcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Wieters homered as part of a 2-for-5, two-run, two-RBI game Sunday against the Rays.
Impact: Wieters continues to rake and is providing tremendous power for a catcher. He now owns a .547 slugging percentage on the back of eight home runs. Jake Arrieta - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Arrieta was crushed by the Rays on Sunday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits in just 3.2 innings.
Impact: Arrieta struck out six but simply couldn't get any soft contact off the bats of Rays hitters. After a quick start, Arrieta has now allowed 13 runs in his last 10 innings and has an ERA of 5.21. Jim Johnson - #43 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Johnson conjured up another save as the Orioles beat the Rays 5-3 on Saturday night.
Impact: Johnson has 11 saves and a 0.57 ERA for the first-place O's. Brian Matusz - #17 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 190lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Matusz earned a second victory as the Orioles beat the Rays 5-3 on Saturday night.
Impact: Matusz gave up three runs and seven hits over 5 2-3 innings, striking out five. Adam Jones - #10 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Jones had two hits and two RBIs as the Orioles beat the Rays 5-3 on Saturday night.
Impact: Jones has two jacks and four RBIs in his last four games. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Davis is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports.
Impact: Davis could be in line for more playing time than usual with Mark Reynolds out, but Wilson Betemit and Nick Johnson still look to steal a couple of his starts each week. J.C. Romero - #16 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Romero had his third bad appearance in a row Saturday, giving up two runs and four hits in two innings.
Impact: He hasn't been a LOOGY lately, mostly because getting the one out has been tough. In Romero's last three appearances, he's given up a whopping ten hits (including three home runs) and nine runs in just 3.1 innings. There isn't a league in the world in which he holds a positive value. Brian Matusz - #17 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 190lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Matusz held the Rays to three runs (two earned) on seven hits in 5.2 innings Saturday to pick up his second win of the year.
Impact: Brandon Guyer took him deep to start the second inning, but that was the only real mistake Matusz made. He only walked one in a rebound from the seven-run thrashing he received Monday in Texas. Bill Hall - #35 - Second Base - 6'0" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hall went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in his Orioles debut Saturday.
Impact: He could start in left, and bat in the bottom-third of the lineup, on a regular basis with Nolan Reimold (neck) and Endy Chavez (oblique) on the disabled list. However, Hall hit all of two home runs in 185 at-bats last season between Houston and San Francisco, so he likely will not hold much value outside of AL-only and deep-mixed formats. Taylor Teagarden - #31 - Catcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Baltimore Orioles have placed catcher Taylor Teagarden on the 15-day disabled list.
Impact: Teagarden has a strained back. His stay on the DL is retroactive to March 26. Dana Eveland - #37 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 235lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Eveland walked six and hit two batters over six innings in his Orioles debut, Friday's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay.
Impact: Obtained in a December trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Eveland toiled in the minors for Baltimore before being summoned for this game. Nick Johnson - #36 - First Base - 6'3" - 235lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Johnson's first homer in two years gave Baltimore a seventh-inning lead, and the Orioles held on for a 4-3 victory Friday night.
Impact: The 33-year-old Johnson spent last season in the minors and received an invite from Baltimore to come to spring training. He made the team but started 0 for 28 and was batting .143 before his game-changing home run. Dana Eveland - #37 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 235lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Orioles purchased the contract of Eveland from Triple-A Norfolk. Eveland started for Baltimore against Tampa Bay on Friday night.
Impact: Eveland came to the Orioles last December in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was 3-2 with a 2.21 ERA in six starts for Norfolk. Wei-Yin Chen - #16 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 195lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Chen (3-0) gave up two runs and six hits in 7 2-3 innings, striking out five and walking one in Thursday's 6-5 win over Texas.
Impact: The 26-year-old Taiwan native has allowed two runs or fewer in five of six starts and has a 2.68 ERA in his rookie season. Steve Tolleson - #6 - Second Base - 5'11" - 185lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Baltimore Orioles have purchased Tolleson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned pitcher Zach Phillips to the same minor league club.
Impact: Tolleson batted .265 with one homer and 11 RBIs in 26 games with the Tides. His only major league experience was in 2010, when he played in 25 games with Oakland. "We need the depth in the infield," manager Buck Showalter said. "He can play left field, right field, short, third, second." Zach Phillips - #58 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Baltimore Orioles have recalled Phillips from Triple-A Norfolk to fortify a bullpen still trying to recover from Sunday's 17-inning game in Boston.
Impact: The move gives the Orioles a second left-handed reliever with Troy Patton. Phillips had a 4.15 ERA and three saves in 13 innings at Norfolk. Phillips came to Baltimore from Texas last July and had a 1.13 ERA in 10 appearances. "He pitched well in September and was probably our last cut of the spring," manager Buck Showalter said. Brian Matusz - #17 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 190lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: After two promising starts, Matusz gave up seven runs and 10 hits in five innings of a loss to the Rangers on Monday.
Impact: Matusz threw 103 pitches and faced four batters in the sixth without recording an out. It was a definite setback after giving up one earned run in his previous 12 1-3 innings. J.J. Hardy - #2 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 200lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Hardy had a career-high five hits, drove in two runs and scored three times in Baltimore's win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Impact: Hardy homered twice as he raised his average 30 points to .217. Chris Davis - #19 - First Base - 6'3" - 232lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: Davis overcame an awful day at the plate by pitching two scoreless innings and getting the win as the Baltimore Orioles outlasted Boston 9-6 Sunday in 17 innings.
Impact: Davis went 0 for 8 as the DH, striking out five times and grounding into a double play. He faced eight batters and gave up two hits, walked one and struck out two. He's the first position player to earn a victory since Philadelphia infielder Wilson Valdez threw one scoreless inning in a 19-inning victory over Cincinnati on May 25, 2011. |
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