Chasing history

Yesterday, Chris Davis became the 4th player in Major League history to hit four home runs in the first 4 games of the season. Today, Davis has a chance to make history: Be the first player ever to hit 1 home run in the first 5 games of the season. Chris went 2-4. Jones was 3-5 with a double, and single, and 2 RBIs.

#1. Jones, Davis deliver hits in Orioles' big win.
#2. Orioles fans list their favorite Earl Weaver moments.
#3. Orioles honor Earl Weaver during home opener.
#4. Jones' RBI double scores Markakis.
#5. Jones' single ties the game.
#6. MUST C CLASSIC: DAVIS STAYS RED-HOT WITH GRAND SLAM!!!

he scene was picturesque, a threatening forecast that morphed into a sunny 60-degree afternoon allowing the sellout crowd of 46,653 at Camden Yards a perfect backdrop Friday to welcome the Orioles home to start the 2013 season against the Twins.
Following a touching tribute to late manager Earl Weaver and thunderous applause as the team's three American League Gold Glove Award winners were honored in a pregame ceremony, red-hot first baseman Chris Davis went out and made history.
With the score tied in the eighth, Davis blasted Tyler Robertson's first-pitch 86-mph fastball for a grand slam that marked his fourth homer in as many games.
"You put him in the Grand Canyon, he'll hit it out," cleanup hitter Adam Jones said of Davis, whose blast paved the way for the Orioles' 9-5 victory.
Davis joins Willie Mays, Mark McGwire and Nelson Cruz as the only big leaguers to homer in the first four games of a season. With five RBIs on Friday, Davis now has 16 this season, the most through a team's first four games since RBIs became an official stat in 1920.
"I'm more excited about the three wins," Davis said of an Orioles club that is 3-1 in its first four games. "There's a lot of good things going on in here. We started that in Spring Training. It was relaxed, we are having fun, but taking care of our business. A lot of guys stepped up and showed what they are capable of doing, and we carried that into the season so far."
No one has carried over that success at the same rate as Davis. He is also the first Oriole to hit a home run in each the team's first four games and is now two games shy of the club record for consecutive games with an RBI.
"It's extremely impressive to watch how he handles balls, especially breaking balls on the outside part of the plate," starter Jake Arrieta said of Davis, who drove the ball to the opposite field for his second career grand slam.
"I watched the replay a few times of that home run he hit. If you watch his head and his eyes, it's like his eyes light up on a ball that's a pitchers' pitch. It's not easy, [a] lefty-lefty slider like that to hit the ball the other way."
"You all know I'm usually one of those guys who can probably think back and take it [into context]," said manager Buck Showalter, who admitted Davis' hot streak is probably not comparable to anything he's seen. "I'm glad he's on our side." "That's our style, late innings," Jones said with a grin. "That's the way we play. We keep it close and somebody at the end is going to have to get a big hit. And today, it was CD."
Brittany Ghiroli, MLB.com

Some news on Brian Roberts: Brian will not be playing for 3-4 weeks with a ruptured tendon behind his right knee.
Let's go CD! Let's go O's!

Bounce back!

After losing to the Rays Wednesday, the O's beat the Rays Thursday. Chris Davis was 2-3 with a bomb, a double and 4 RBIs. Hardy had a homer and 2 RBIs.

#1. Davis adds third homer of the year in O's victory
#2. Roberts appears to injure leg while sliding
#3. Machado starts nice double play to end inning.
#4. Davis gives Orioles lead with double.
#5. Hardy extends lead with two-run-homer
#6. Davis open scoring with two run shot.

Know what one of the most impossible things on the Orioles is? Replace Brian Roberts. The only man who can do that is Robert Andino, and the O's traded him to the Seattle Mariners in the offseason! Can either Alexi Casilla or Ryan Flaherty take over the spot? The Orioles kickoff a home opener today against the Minnesota Twins! GO ORIOLES!

BUCKle up!

It's time to BUCKle up! What a game. A.J 10 (Adam Jones) went 3-5 with 2 doubles, Wieters went 2-3 with a homer and two doubles, and Chris Davis went 1-4 with a homer.

#1. A trio of O's provide win over Rays.
#2. Riemold makes a nice catch in the first.
#3. Jones' two run double pulls the O's ahead.
#4. Davis blows it open with three-run hoer.
#5. Wieters clubs a two-run shot in the first.

The Orioles said throughout Spring Training they weren't concerned with outside expectations, projections or what national pundits thought of their incredible 2012 season. There was no need for manager Buck Showalter's crew to come out and make public statements or quote those who chalked up last year as a fluke for motivational fodder. In fact, there was no need for talking at all.
Instead, the Orioles -- proudly wearing T-shirts reading "To be continued" all Spring Training -- went out and proved it on Tuesday, rallying for a five-run seventh inning and using some solid pitching to make a strong season-opening statement with a 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Opening Day victory, in front of an announced sellout crowd of 34,078 at Tropicana Field, gave the Orioles their 10th win in the last 13 season openers.
"We know what's going on in the clubhouse," said Orioles starter Jason Hammel, who fired six strong innings to pick up the win. "For all the things that happened outside the clubhouse, we come out; we barely changed the team this year. Same lineup, except for a couple of guys.
"It's something we're proud of. We're going to continue to play hard. It was [No.] 1 of 162. We'll come back tomorrow and continue to do it. We're just having fun, and really, we have our own expectations."
While much was made this winter about the Orioles' decision not to acquire a true middle-of-the-order bat, the trio of Matt Wieters, Adam Jones and Chris Davis -- a group the organization hoped would continue to get better -- looked plenty potent, combining to go 6-for-12 with three doubles, two homers and all seven RBIs.
"We feel that in-house, we have the same ability to do what we did last year," said Davis, whose three-run homer capped a barrage of two-out runs off Rays reliever Jake McGee. "We have the same group of guys. We have the experience that we didn't have last year. We're very confident with the group that we have, not to mention the fact that we have good chemistry here. That goes a long way in this game."
Using the pass-the-baton approach that Showalter endorses, Davis watched from the on-deck circle as Rays manager Joe Maddon issued an intentional walk to Wieters, who had already doubled and hit a two-run homer off Tampa Bay ace David Price.
"You never want to be the guy [behind] the guy getting walks," said Jones, who got the seventh-inning scoring started by sending an 0-2 pitch into left-center-field field for a go-ahead two-run double. "It's like saying, 'All right; we think you're an easier out than this guy.' So you take it upon yourself to go out and get a big knock. And [Davis] went out there, first pitch, and tomahawked a 98-mph fastball at his neck. That's C.D."
Brittany Ghiroli, MLB.com news.

Now, let's take number two away from the Rays! Let's go Chen! Let's go O's!

2013 Baseball season Opening Day

Today the Orioles face off against the Tampa Bay Rays for the season opener.
Gonna  be a good season! GO ORIOLES!

"Get back to the diamond. Get back to the diamond.
Everything I do bores me, from November to February. The only way my soul gets healed is on the Diamond on the field. Try to throw strikes 1,2,3, you can't get the ball past me! It's a wooden sword I wield on the diamond on the field. All winter long I am only sad a gray, till opening day. Root for the Mets, love the Tigers cheer for the Rays, and think of how amazing you'll feel!

So get set, a baguette's my pre-game meal. It's beautiful, the diamond on the field! My home runs won't be appealed. It's beautiful, the diamond on the field. Get back to the diamond. Get back to the diamond. It's beautiful the diamond on the field!"
It's time to go to work.
Adam  Jones and Miguel Cabrera. A remix of Rhianna's "Diamonds".

http://mlbfancave.mlb.com/fancave/video.jsp?content_id=25618491&topic_id=19224580&fbid=7FXhDzJu0bV#fbid=UYhWzQi8STM

Adam Jones selected to the USA World baseball team

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was recently selected to the USA World baseball team. Here is a link I found
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130111&content_id=40931400&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal.

@SimplyAJ10
Yep it's official. Get to play for #TeamUSA. Couldn't be prouder to play for my country #WBC #StayHungry IM AN AMERICAN (In Toby Kieth voice)- Adam Jones from twitter.

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Breaking news!!! The Orioles have drafted 2 time Dick Howser Trophy Winner Mark Nikakis out of Clemson University! This kid can play. He had 33 homers last year, and led the NCAB with a .459 batting average. He stole 29 bases, had 73 RBIs. Mark plays second base and outfield, but he’ll be playing sack 2 for the O’s since we’re so desperate for one. “It’s so exciting to be drafted by the Orioles,” Nikakis said on the draft. “It’s just going to be so great to play with J.J [Hardy] at second. One of my favorite players. And it’s cool to play in the same division as my favorite team as a kid (The Tampa Bay Rays.).”

Baltimore Orioles news by Jeff Seidel.

This is going to be a great season with Mark Nikakis on the Orioles. We’re going to win the World Series this year. And while we are on the  subject of championships, Nikakis led Clemson to three NCAB championships. One in 2008, one in 2010, and one in 2011. Gonna be a great season! GO ORIOLES!

2012, a season to remeber.

The Orioles lost to the Yankees last night 3-1. Here are the highlights.

#1. Um.... watch every video up to the Orioles have clinched a post season berth.

We'll be back next year. GOOO ORIOLES!!

"2012, a season to remember. A season that will remain in our hearts forever"- Xavier "X-MAN"

FIRST PLAYOFF WIN IN 15 YEARS!!

THE ORIOLES GOT THEIR FIRST POST-SEASON IN 15 YEARS!!

#1. O's punch ticket to ALDS with wild card win.
#2. Saunders hurls 5 2/3 frames of one-run ball.
#3. Showalter on seizing opportunities
#4. Hardy singles in Mclouth to take an early lead
#5. McLouth singles to cushion O's lead in seventh.
#6. Machado singles for a three-run lead in ninth
#7. Johnson gets Murphy as O's advance to the ADLS.

This morning I woke up and said: " I know the Orioles lost last night. For the rest of the post-season: Go Tigers!" Boy, was I wrong. Let's beat the Yankees on Sunday! GO ORIOLES!!!

Post season

The post season starts tonight. And Texas will lose. Here is some news I found. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_05_balmlb_texmlb_1&mode=preview

But I do have some doubts. The Rangers have Hammy, Kinsler, Cruz. There's a good chance we're dead. But we'd better beat them. GOOO ORIOLES!!

Last game of the season

The Orioles played their last game of the season and prevented a shutout. Here are the highlights.

#1. Um......

On second thought watch every video up to the one marked "Davis launches a two-run shot in the ninth." The post season starts Friday. It's Joe Saunders (Orioles) VS. Yu Darvish (Texas Rangers). The best rookie pitcher in the league. Our batters will have some trouble against him. On TBS tomorrow. GOOO ORIOLES!!!

12-2!

The Orioles killed the Blue Jays 12-2 with a seven-homer inning.

#1. Orioles hit seven jacks, crush Blue Jays
#2. Hardy makes backhanded deep in the hole
#3. Thome thumps a solo home run to right field
#4. Davis drills a three-run homer to center
#5. Machado blasts a pair of homers, plates three.
#6. Davis drill two home runs in  big win
#7. Machado pops his second home run of the game
#8. Orioles belt seven homers in route of Blue Jays

The game was on Wednesday. I was to busy to post it on Thursday. Boston will lose tonight. GOOO ORIOLES

80 WINS AND 2 WALK-OFFS!!

MANNY MACHADO GETS HIS FIRST WALK-OFF HIT!!

#1. Machado win marathon with walk-off in 14th
#2. Chen goes 1/3 innings, striking out 7
#3. Hardy turns a double play in the fifth inning
#4. Machado leaps to grab Jennings' tailing liner
#5. Teagarden swats a double into the gap
#6. Machado talks about walk-off win in extras
#7. MUST C CLIPS (even though it's not): MACHADO WINS IT WITH WALK-OFF SINGLE IN 14TH!!!


When Manny Machado's softly hit fly ball barely found grass under the glove of diving Rays left fielder Matt Joyce on Thursday, it meant a lot to the Orioles in so many ways.

First, it ended a 14-inning marathon and gave the Orioles a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Rays before 25,130 at Camden Yards and completed a sweep of the three-game series. But it also meant the Orioles weren't a losing team any more and put them alone in first place in the American League East until the Yankees defeated the Red Sox on Thursday night to regain a share of the top spot. The win improved the Orioles to 81-62 and ended a streak of 14 straight losing seasons. Baltimore last finished with a winning record when it captured the American League East in 1997. The Orioles have won 13 straight extra-inning games, which extends a franchise record, and are 27-7 in one-run gamesBaltimore Orioles news, by Jeff seidel.

There were Manny highlights on Machado again. If you watch video #6, watch look at Manny and see what he's doing. It's pretty hilarious. The A's will lose tonight. GOO O'S!

Night of the Rookies

Last night was night of the Rookies. Manny Machado had a big night, and Nate McLouth hit a walkoff. And both of them got pies.

#1. Machado, McLouth key in O's win in the ninth.
#2. Gonzalez gets out of a bases loaded jam.
#3. Betemit lines an RBI single in the first.
#4. Wieters singles home Mclouth in the first.
#5. Machado does it all in win against Rays.
#6. MUST C CAUGHT: MACHADO FAKES THROW, CATCHES THOMPSON!!!
#7. MUST C CLIPS (even though it's not): MCLOUTH WALKS OFF WITH AN RBI SINGLE!!!

1 more win (1 more loss for the Yankees) and we take first place! GOOOO ORIOLES!!! BEAT THE RAYS!!! GOOOO RED SOX!!! BEAT THE YANKEES!!!

2 in row!

The Orioles are on a two game win streak! Miggy got #6! And Mark Reynolds has his sixteenth multi-homer game!

#1. O's two back, thanks to Gonzalez, Reynolds.
#2. Gonzalez four-hits Yanks over seven frames.
#3. Markakis plates a run with a single to center
#4. Davis plates Jones with a sac fly to left
#5. Hardy drills a solo home run in the sixth
#6. Reynolds goes twice, flashes leather

Two more games and we sweep'em. GOOOO ORIOLES!!!

Shutout!

The Orioles did a shutout last night!

#1. Tillman one-hits White Sox over seven in win.
#2. Tillman one-hits Sox over seven scoreless
#3. Ford goes yard to pad the Orioles' lead.
#4. Markakis rips a bases clearing double.
#5. Jones laces his 100th career homer to right.

3 bombs!!

By Chris Davis!!!

#1. Davis dominates Jays with three homers
#2. Hardy, Reynolds combine on great play
#3. Hardy lays out, flips to second for the out
#4. Johnson fans Rasmus to earn his 39th save
#5. Wieters lifts a sacrifice fly to center
#6. Davis smacks his third home run of the night
#7. Davis drills three home runs VS. Blue Jays
#8. MUST C CURTAINS: DAVIS RIPS THREE HOME RUN IN O'S WIN!!!

YESSSS!!!! I'm going to the Orioles game tonight, and they're gonna win!!

A lot of posting

I have a lot of posting to do today. Prepare your computer!

Ravens VS Lions

Tonight the Ravens play the Detroit Lions. At the same time the O's play the Detroit Tigers

More Manny!

Manny does it again!

#1. Machado, Reynolds help O's rap up Royals
#2. Johnson retires Getz to earn the save
#3. Mclouth robs Escobar with great sliding catch
#4. Markakis blasts a solo homer in the fifth
#5. Reynolds leads Orioles past the Royals.
#6. Machado awarded two-run homer upon reveiw

Whether he likes it or not, Mark Reynolds understands the role he's been put in.

With newcomer Manny Machado seemingly entrenched at third base -- and rightfully so after hitting his third homer in four Major League games on Sunday -- Reynolds has been relegated to splitting first-base duties with Wilson Betemit.

But even after a pair of days on the bench, Reynolds made the most of a starting opportunity, knocking an RBI single in the sixth for the go-ahead run in a 5-3 win over the Royals to give the O's a split of the four-game series at Camden Yards.

"It's what I've got to do," Reynolds said. "It's the situation I'm in. When I'm there, I'll be ready to go."

The win moves the O's into the American League's second Wild Card spot, finishing a stretch of 30 games in 31 days ahead of Monday's off-day.

"We're definitely tired," shortstop J.J. Hardy said. "We're all going to enjoy our off-day, but today was a huge win for us."
Baltimore Orioles news, by Gregg Luca

WIN!!

A win and 2 homers for Manny!

#1. Machado homers twice to lift Gonzalez to win
#2. O's fan ends up with both of Mahcado's homers
#3. Fan talks about snagging both Machado homers
#4. Gonzalez dominates eight for 4th win.
#5. Quintanilla goes deep for two-run homer
#6. After homering twice, Machado earns first pie.
#7. Machado launches his second homer of the game.
#8. Machado launches his first two career homers.

If reaching 60 wins quicker than any year since 1998 and being well ahead of schedule to snap a streak of 13 consecutive losing seasons isn't enough evidence, Manny Machado is here to drive the point home.

"It's a new era," Machado said. "We haven't won in a long time and this ball club has been winning without me. And hopefully now that I'm up here, I can contribute." If his performances going forward look anything like Friday night's, "contribute" is a monumental understatement. In just his second career game, the Orioles' top position player prospect launched his first two Major League home runs, as the Orioles beat the Royals, 7-1, to even the series at Camden Yards. The win was the O's sixth in their past seven games, ensuring that their place atop the American League Wild Card standings is secure for at least another day."[Manager] Buck [Showalter] brought me up for a reason, and it was to help this team," Machado said. "So, I'm going to do anything I can to help this team and try to make a playoff [game]."Machado -- just 20 years and 35 days old -- became the youngest player in Orioles history to record a multi homer game. Both blasts landed in the exact same spot in the left-field stands, and each came on a hanging breaking pitch from Royals starter Luke Hochevar. In the fifth, Machado belted a hanging slider on the inner half for a solo shot to push the Orioles' lead to 3-1. "It was the best feeling ever," Machado said. "The crowd here loves me, and for them to support me like that, after my first home run, it just felt great."Machado took another hanger from Hochevar -- this one a curve ball over the heart of the plate -- and hit it to the very same fan in the sixth, a three-run blast that all but put the game away as the Orioles took a 7-1 lead. After a little prodding from Adam Jones, Machado stepped out of the dugout for a curtain call, waving to the crowd of 17,277 that was giving him a standing ovation and chanting his name. "I've dreamed about that my whole life," Machado said.

In his first two days, Machado has passed every test, and made quick work on the record books. His first homer marked the youngest by an Orioles player since Hall of Famer Jim Palmer did it as a 19-year-old on May 16, 1965. His second -- which also scored Wilson Betemit and Nate McLouth -- amazingly landed in the same spot: Adam Corder's hands. Corder, 15, is a Millersville, Md., native who currently lives in the United Arab Emirates and caught both of Machado's homers from section 78, row 14 at Camden Yards.

"I was surprised," said Machado, who met with Corder after the game and exchanged some autographed balls and a bat for his first home run ball. "I heard it in the dugout somebody told the officer the same kid caught both balls. I was like: 'What? That's crazy.'"
Baltimore Orioles News, by Gregg Luca

Today, Eddie Murray (legendary Orioles hall of famer) will have his statue un-veiled in the garden of statues today at 5:15 P.M. The O's had better win for'im. GOOO ORIOLES AND MANNY!!