Dan Connolly
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August 24, 2016 at 6:33 pm
Analysis: Like it or not, Jimenez gets another shot at redemption Thursday
WASHINGTON — Ubaldo Jimenez understands the three crucial pieces of information associated with his start Thursday against the Nationals. He wouldn’t be in this position if team ace Chris Tillman wasn’t dealing with shoulder bursitis severe enough to push him to the disabled list Wednesday. He understands losing Tillman is a huge...
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The void Tillman’s injury creates isn’t just on the mound (and other O’s thoughts)
From a baseball-performance standpoint, losing right-hander Chris Tillman to the 15-day disabled list due to shoulder discomfort is a big blow to the club’s on-field performance. But his void – which will extend to at least Sept. 5 and potentially after that – will be felt beyond what happens on the mound. Tillman, who...
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August 22, 2016 at 11:19 pm
Myriad O’s thoughts: Research went into Monday’s key play; Hart’s big spot; Bundy’s night
Perhaps the biggest play of the Orioles’ 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday appeared to be happenstance, a runner making a slight blunder and a defense capitalizing on it. But it was more than that. It was planned, in a way. In the eighth inning, Orioles sidearming rookie left-hander Donnie...
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Caleb Joseph sent to the minors — a temporary move that makes plenty of sense
The Orioles made a slightly surprising – but justifiable – move Monday, sending reserve catcher Caleb Joseph to Triple-A Norfolk when starter Matt Wieters was removed from the paternity list. Francisco Pena, who was recalled when Wieters was placed on the paternity list (Wieters’ second son was born Saturday) will remain with...
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2.8Kat 7:00 am‘Around The Beat’ Podcast: Zuckerman talks Nats-O’s fan rivalry, Harper and Roark
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS ON ITUNES Every time the Orioles and Nationals face off for a series, there’s the...
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August 21, 2016 at 11:00 am
Deep Gausman info: Ditching his mouth guard and showing Bregman around the Bayou
We like to bring you hard-hitting pieces at BaltimoreBaseball.com. I don’t like to disappoint. So here you go: Kevin Gausman made a conscious decision to ditch the mouth guard he uses during starts and chew on gum instead during his last outing Thursday against the Houston Astros. The Orioles’ right-hander is a...
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Flaherty pitches for first time since high school — says he was bad then, too
Utility infielder Ryan Flaherty admitted after Saturday’s game that position players all want one chance to pitch. He got his in the ninth inning, giving up two runs on three hits including a homer to Jason Castro, the first batter he faced. It was the first time Flaherty had pitched in a game...
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Tillman says he’s healthy, just didn’t have command
The Orioles got crushed for the second consecutive night against the Houston Astros, and normally that would be a major concern – any fall-apart losses at this point of the year are disconcerting. But there was really only one important storyline after the Orioles’ 12-2 loss Saturday night. Is Chris Tillman —...
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August 20, 2016 at 12:33 pm
O’s to sign outfielder Chris Dickerson to minors deal (with Dickerson quote)
Looking for help down the stretch, particularly from someone who can contribute strong center field defense if needed, the Orioles are expected to sign 34-year-old Chris Dickerson to a minor league deal today. Dickerson, who was at Camden Yards on Friday, is batting second and playing center field for the Double-A Bowie Baysox...
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Myriad O’s thoughts: Miley’s disaster; O’Day’s injury; bullpen’s hiccups
There was very little fanfare when the Orioles traded minor league lefty Ariel Miranda to the Seattle Mariners for veteran lefty Wade Miley on July 31. Some fans harrumphed that it wasn’t a move that would get the Orioles to the playoffs. I kind of liked it, even though Miley’s numbers this...