Dan Connolly
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3.3KJuly 4, 2016 at 7:00 amAround The Beat: OCR’s Plunkett on Dodgers, Kershaw, Bud Norris and the ultimate Mexican shopping trip
The Orioles haven’t played at Dodger Stadium since 2004, when they were swept in three games. The only other time the two...
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July 3, 2016 at 7:00 am
Revisionist history: Analyzing the Orioles’ top first-rounders since 2001
The Orioles have done a good job signing many of their 2016 draft picks well before the upcoming July 15 deadline. That’s appreciated by the media crew, which back in the dark ages had to cover potential signings for nearly a year. So much has changed surrounding the draft in my 16 years...
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3.3KJune 30, 2016 at 7:00 am
Around The Beat: Tacoma’s Dutton talks Mariners, Trumbo deal and the Baltimore Steves
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS ON ITUNES When the Seattle Mariners played in Baltimore in May, they were a first-place...
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June 27, 2016 at 7:00 am
Know Your O’s: Brad Brach on the Padres, his wife’s music career, Springsteen and pizza
In his three seasons in Baltimore, Brad Brach has not only become a key member of the Orioles’ bullpen, he’s become one of the best relievers in baseball. Through his first 34 games this season, he allowed just five earned runs (1.05 ERA). As an Oriole, the 6-foot-6, 30-year-old right-hander is 17-5...
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June 26, 2016 at 7:00 am
Joey Rickard The Legend has faded; Rickard The Ballplayer still working
We all know how Joey Rickard started his major league career – in near legendary fashion. After hitting .397 in 63 spring training at-bats to earn the starting left field job, Rickard had two hits on Opening Day, including a single in his first major league plate appearance and a double in...
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June 25, 2016 at 7:00 am
Not the first thought, but Jones leading off is working for now
Adam Jones is not your typical leadoff hitter, not with an on-base percentage that is under .300 for the season. Let’s face it, he’s not your typical hitter, period. He’s better when he is super aggressive – which isn’t a calling card for a leadoff man. They are supposed to see pitches,...
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June 23, 2016 at 7:00 am
Myriad O’s Thoughts: Machado’s return; injury news; Jimenez’s next time on the mound
The walk through the wilderness has ended. The wait is over. Third baseman Manny Machado has returned. Or he will return Friday when the Orioles begin a three-day, four-game series against the battered Tampa Bay Rays. This is a series the Orioles have to win. The Rays have dropped seven straight and...
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June 22, 2016 at 11:06 pm
Jimenez needed Wednesday’s win, but it was just one game
Ubaldo Jimenez needed Wednesday night’s performance, no doubt. And the Orioles – and their fans — needed to see it. Jimenez pitched six innings, allowed just two runs and four hits as the Orioles beat the San Diego Padres 7-2. It was his second win in his last eight starts. It was...
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Prediction: Ubaldo throws quality start Wednesday (and other O’s notes)
Get the limb ready. I’m climbing on it. And it ain’t gonna look pretty if it cracks. Ubaldo Jimenez is going to post a quality start tonight against the San Diego Padres. There, I’ve said it and written it. My reputation – hey, stop laughing – is on the line here. I...
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Quick return: Ubaldo gets another start eight days after bullpen demotion
One week and one day after being removed from the Orioles rotation, veteran right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez will start for the club again – this time Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. With a rotation spot opening created by Friday’s demotion of Mike Wright to Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles appeared to be choosing...