Dan Connolly
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June 19, 2017 at 6:06 pm
Hardy has fractured bone in his wrist — what the injury means for Hardy and the Orioles
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy has a non-displaced fracture of a bone in his right wrist and will be out four to six weeks at least, and maybe longer. Hardy, who was struck on the wrist by a Lance Lynn fastball Sunday, said he won’t need surgery, but he can’t do baseball activities...
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June 15, 2017 at 12:00 pm
The Orioles’ five biggest draft disappointments
Earlier we explored the best draft picks in Orioles’ history. That was pretty easy. Neither one of the Orioles’ two Hall of Famers that were drafted by the team was picked in the first round. One future Hall of Famer was taken late in the first, and the Orioles landed a Rookie...
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The five best draft picks in Orioles history
Major League Baseball’s amateur draft finished Wednesday and, despite the experts’ proclamations, no one really knows whether the picks – first-rounders or 40th rounders – will develop into big leaguers. It’s an absolute crapshoot. There have been plenty of No. 1 overall picks who have failed to live up to the hype....
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June 14, 2017 at 7:00 am
Forget the contract, a prolonged absence by Davis hurts the Orioles — especially defensively
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has not had a particularly good run since he signed his huge, $161 million contract in January 2016. Last year, Davis hit .221 and struck out a league-worst 219 times in 665 plate appearances. This year, he was hitting .226 with a league-leading 95 strikeouts in 250...
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June 10, 2017 at 7:00 am
Add another key injury, and suddenly the Orioles’ solid bullpen is on shaky ground
On Friday, we chatted in Connolly’s Tap Room about which Oriole is the most indispensable in 2017. A few hours later, veteran reliever Darren O’Day was placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to Wednesday, with a right shoulder strain. O’Day wasn’t necessarily a popular answer in the Tap Room, but closer...
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June 7, 2017 at 7:00 am
Is it coincidence or confidence that has the Orioles winning lots of extra-inning games?
Back in 2012, I had a discussion with then Orioles catcher Matt Wieters about the club’s ridiculous string of extra-inning games. That team played 18 regular-season contests that lasted beyond regulation, and the Orioles posted a ridiculous 16-2 record on their way to their first playoff appearance in 15 years. The craziest...
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June 5, 2017 at 7:00 am
Thoughts on Fred Manfra’s retirement, Ruben Tejada’s acquisition and the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Melvin Mora’s sister-in-law
It’s kind of weird how – and when — things happen. Since I’m at most Orioles’ home games – and have been for the past 17 seasons – I don’t listen to the team on the radio much anymore. When I’m away from the team, I’ll mainly watch the games on MASN....
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June 2, 2017 at 11:45 pm
Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Asher’s composure; Phillies fans’ angst; Machado’s titanic blast
Here’s what impressed me the most about Alec Asher on Friday night in the Orioles’ 3-2 win against the Boston Red Sox. It’s not that he held a formidable, AL East lineup – albeit one without Dustin Pedroia – to three hits and two earned runs (one scored after he left the...
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For one night, the Orioles’ perfect formula occurred: Pitching, defense and the home run
What happened Thursday night in a 7-5 victory against the Boston Red Sox is what has to happen for the Orioles to be a contender all season. What happened Thursday night is the blueprint for this team’s success. The Orioles hit four homers – one each by Mark Trumbo, Chris Davis, Adam...
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June 1, 2017 at 10:55 pm
Miley limits the walks — and piles up innings
Orioles lefty Wade Miley said he’s not worried about walks – though he led the American League in that category heading into Thursday night’s 7-5 victory against the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards. What the veteran wants to do is pitch deep into games. That, he said, is always his primary...
