Dan Connolly
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June 3, 2016 at 11:21 pm
How about that? The sky’s not falling at Camden Yards
You’ve probably heard this Buck-ism before. But it’s pertinent to use it now following the Orioles’ come-from-behind, 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night. “I know sometimes you just can’t get into that sky-is-falling syndrome,” Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Friday post-game. “Because if you do, it will fall.”...
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at 5:54 pm
O’Day hits DL with hamstring strain; Wright returns to unannounced role
The Orioles’ bullpen took a hit Friday afternoon when it was announced that All Star set-up man Darren O’Day has been placed on the disabled list with a right hamstring strain. To take his place on the roster, the Orioles recalled right-hander Mike Wright, who had been sent down to Triple-A Norfolk...
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June 2, 2016 at 11:44 pm
Myriad O’s thoughts: Power win, Ubaldo’s outing, Jones’ 200th, Gallardo and Hardy
You never like to make too much out of one game, especially at the beginning of June. But make no mistake, Thursday’s 12-7 bludgeoning of the first-place Boston Red Sox had a little extra meaning for the Orioles. With the win, they split the four-game series at home with Boston. And the...
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at 5:37 pm
Wright sent to Norfolk to start; now what for the Orioles’ rotation? (Gallardo update included)
After allowing six runs and not getting out of the third inning Wednesday night against the Boston Red Sox, right-hander Mike Wright received the news Thursday afternoon that he has been sent back to Triple-A Norfolk and will start Monday for the Tides. To fill his big-league roster spot, the Orioles purchased...
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at 7:00 am
Is it time to see what Mike Wright can do as a short-outing reliever?
I received lots of negative comments via social media Wednesday night about Orioles right-hander Mike Wright as he struggled through 2 2/3 disastrous innings (yielding four homers and six runs). Obviously, this has not been a good stretch for the 26-year-old right-hander. He’s had just one quality start in his last five...
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at 12:08 am
Some crazy stats from ‘Twilight Zone night’
I remember these types of games between the Orioles and Boston Red Sox. Seems like we watched one a series back in the early 2000s. Ones that lasted nearly four hours and ones in which the starting pitchers hit the shower well before the fourth inning. These two teams, however, have been...
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June 1, 2016 at 7:00 am
Myriad O’s thoughts: Gausman’s recent gopher balls, a foul big fly, ERod and All Stars
Kevin Gausman had allowed just three home runs in his first six starts this year spanning 36 2/3 innings. In his last two games and 11 innings, the 25-year-old right-hander has served up six homers. What gives? What’s changed? Gausman has a theory. It’s a simple one. He’s not throwing strikes early...
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May 31, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Joseph out at least 15 days; Pena up; Wieters’ schedule may not be altered
Let’s get the unfortunate and uncomfortable part out of the way first. Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a testicular injury that included a surgical procedure Monday night. Joseph was hit in the groin with a foul tip off the bat of Travis Shaw in...
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at 7:00 am
Need a wedding song? O’s reliever Brad Brach (and wife) has you covered
June is traditionally the most popular month for weddings. And I’m a topical kind of guy. So if you are an Orioles’ fan and are getting married in the upcoming month – or really anytime soon – I may have the ultimate tie-in for you. Here’s something that can allow you to...
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May 30, 2016 at 7:00 am
Know Your O’s: Pitcher Tyler Wilson
Orioles rookie right-hander Tyler Wilson is from an athletic family. His dad played pro ball in the minors and is brother is currently on the University of Virginia baseball team. Wilson’s wife, though, is arguably the best athlete in the family. Chelsea Shine Wilson played four years of college basketball at the...
