Matusz Struggles with Command as Orioles Fall to Twins, 2-5
Brian Matusz had trouble finding the strike zone, while Adam Jones and Vladimir Guerrero homered as the Orioles fell to the Minnesota Twins 2-5.
Last Chance Single by Green Puts O’s Ahead for the Win, 9-8
Brad Bergesen kept the O’s in it early, but after a late game surge by the Rays, it was Nick Green who came up big in the 9th.
Orioles Lose to Red Sox After 3 Lead Changes, 5-6
In the first of two games today, the Orioles battled with the Red Sox on the road, eventually losing on a walkoff single by Yamaico Navarro.
Markakis’ Two Homers Lead Way As O’s Win Ed Smith Opener
This game was in the books after just two innings as the Orioles lineup hit home runs galore early on off of Andy Sonnanstine. With Jeremy Guthrie pitching perfectly through six Rays batters, the Birds took an early 6-0 lead. Jump-started by a 2-RBI shot from Nick Markakis in the first, he was followed by solo shots from Vladimir Guerrero, Adam Jones, and Jake Fox.
Reimold’s Big Day Powers O’s to Victory in Spring Training Opener
Brad Bergesen pitched two scoreless innings, Nolan Reimold smashed a solo homer and Vladimir Guerrero knocked in a run as the Orioles topped the Pirates 6-4 in the O’s 2011 spring training opener.
Video: 2/27 Intrasquad Highlights; Reynolds, Jones Go Deep
News, notes and highlights from today’s intrasquad game: Adam Jones and Mark Reynolds each smashed a homer, Joe Mahoney limped off the field after fouling a ball off his knee and more.
Spring Training Weekend Recap: 2/26-2/27
Notes on Justin Duchscherer’s hip injury, Derrek Lee’s bullpen session, Brian Roberts‘ neck, Cesar Izturis’ transition to a utility infielder and more.
Video: Adam Jones Spring Training Interview
Adam Jones talks about his expectations coming into camp, his outlook on the upcoming season, and the added bats to the O’s lineup.
Spring Training Recap: 2/22
The second day of the Orioles full squad workouts is in the books. A funny story behind today’s events was Vladimir Guerrero, Luke Scott, Nick Markakis, and Adam Jones hitting such deep home runs (mostly Vlad and Scott) that they were reaching fan parking lots and supposedly hitting cars. That group (and I assume the [...]
2011 O’s: How Much Can they Improve?
Guest writer Dave Gershman of Beyond the Box Score provides plenty of reasons for optimism heading into the 2011 season. Dave details some of the potential you may or may not see from your 2011 Orioles.
