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  1. After 68 Wins, What's Ahead For The Baltimore Orioles?

    791-989... 791-989! That's the Orioles' record since 1997, the last winning season for the franchise. Only 11 losses (or one more per season) shy of four digits. An average finish of 26...

    Written by Sean Lavery about about 4 hours ago 0 comments

  2. Mike Mussina Set to Retire

    It appears that one of the game's best talents over the past 18 years is ready to hang up his cleats. According to Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports...

    Written by Frankie Riolo about 1 day ago 0 comments

  3. Baltimore Orioles' Top-Five Prospects for 2009

    Having a strong minor-league system can fuel an organization for years to come. Quality young talent can propel an organization to new heights—see the 2008 Tampa Bay Rays...

    Written by Ryan Fay about 1 day ago 2 comments

  4. Will the Moose Be Mounted?

    According to Fox Sports, Mike Mussina is set to retire. He's going to leave his pitching days behind. It seems he has moved beyond increasing his stats. He no longer has the integrity. This happens to every professional at some point...

    Written by T.J. Morrill about 1 day ago 1 comments

  5. Baltimore Orioles, 'Around The Diamond:' Second Base

    This is now part three of my multi-part series, "Around the Diamond," as today we take a look at second base for Baltimore...

    Written by Lawrence Barreca about 2 days ago 0 comments

  6. The Marvelous Story of John McGraw

    John Joseph McGraw was born on Apr. 7, 1873 in Truxton, NY to a very hostile family. His dad was very abusive and four of John's siblings died of diphtheria epidemic. His dad didn't exactly encourage John towards baseball...

    Written by Isaac Barrow about 5 days ago 2 comments

  7. Baltimore Orioles: "Around The Diamond": First Base

    This is the second article in my series, "Around the Diamond," as we take a look over at first base. Last season, the Baltimore Orioles had two primary first basemen, Kevin Millar and Aubrey Huff...

    Written by Lawrence Barreca about 5 days ago 4 comments

  8. Orioles Offseason Preview

    This year the Baltimore Orioles struggled, winning 68 games and losing 93. They had one good pitcher in Jeremy Guthrie, and will definitely have to address that this offseason...

    Written by Isaac Barrow about 5 days ago 6 comments

  9. The Uplifting Rise and Devastating Fall of the Orioles of the 1890's

    When you talk to Baltimore Orioles fans, they will all tell you the O's best team had to be sometime during the 60's, 70's and 80's...

    Written by Isaac Barrow about 5 days ago 8 comments

  10. Baltimore Orioles Head Into a Big Offseason

    With the city buzzing at the possibility of its native son returning home, the Baltimore Orioles face a significant offseason ahead of them. With Mark Teixeira declaring for free agency, the Orioles are most certainly going to be in the bidding for him..

    Written by John Johnson about 8 days ago 1 comments

  11. Baltimore Orioles: "Around The Diamond" Catcher

    First and foremost, I just want to say that this article is one out of many that will be my new "Around the Diamond" feature. Every two days or so, I plan to come out with my predictions, previews, and opinions about each position on the field...

    Written by Lawrence Barreca about 8 days ago 4 comments

  12. Cubs Have Two Offers Ready?

    According to one NL executive, the Cubs are considering preparing two offers for Peavy, one that would include Jeff Samardzija and one with Josh Vitters...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 12 days ago 2 comments

  13. The Best Orioles Teams Ever

    The Orioles of the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s were great teams. They had incredible pitching and some future Hall of Famers in the lineup (i.e. Eddie Murray, Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken, and Frank Robinson)...

    Written by Isaac Barrow about 14 days ago 1 comments

  14. Trade Post: Jeff Cirillo

    Jeffrey Howard Cirillo is a name that will live on forever in Brewers lore. Though not a Yount, Molitor or Cooper, Cirillo is a working class hero, a homegrown phenomenon who epitomized the essentials – moxie, grit, and blue collar work ethic...

    Written by Right Field Bleachers about 15 days ago 0 comments

  15. An Awesome Player, An Awesome Name: The Story of Wee Willie Keeler

    William Henry O'Kelleher Jr. was born on March 3, 1872 in Brooklyn. He was the son of William O'Kelleher Sr., a trolley switch man. O'Kelleher Jr. was a captain for his high school team as a freshman, but quit school the following year...

    Written by Isaac Barrow about 18 days ago 0 comments

  16. Baltimore Orioles Offseason Roundtable

    1) Should the O's go after free agents? Isaac Barrow: As I stated in my recent "O's fans will hate me for this, but....", I think the O's shouldn't...

    Written by Isaac Barrow about 22 days ago 11 comments

  17. Dear Mr. Angelos: Please Use Surplus Pitching Prospects To Acquire Hitters

    Last time I checked, there were only five spots available in a major-league rotation. Cinco! As the Tampa Bay Rays have learned, and will continue to for the foreseeable future, there may possibly be such a thing as TOO much pitching...

    Written by Zachary Ball about 22 days ago 6 comments

  18. Baltimore Orioles to Acquire New Uniform?

    According to Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles have set a date for a fan "rally" on Nov. 12, to which all season-ticket holders are invited. According to Schmuck, the rally is to introduce the team's new uniforms...

    Written by Zachary Ball about 22 days ago 1 comments

  19. Baltimore Orioles: The Offseason

    Last offseason, the Baltimore Orioles were one of the more active teams in baseball, trading away stars Erik Bedard and Miguel Tejada for 10 players in return. This led to a 68-93 season; however, much more was shown...

    Written by Lawrence Barreca about 23 days ago 6 comments

  20. Orioles Fans Will Hate Me For This, But.....

    This year the O's struggled, winning 68 games and losing 93. They had one good pitcher in Jeremy Guthrie, and obviously need pitching. The majority of the Orioles population wants Mark Teixeira back home, in Baltimore...

    Written by Isaac Barrow about 23 days ago 14 comments

  21. Orioles, Markakis Talking Extension

    According to MASN Online, the Orioles and Nick Markakis have had preliminary discussions about a contract extension. It is believed that the discussion was merely to make sure that there is mutual interest in getting an extension done...

    Written by Eli Greenspan about 26 days ago 0 comments

  22. Cal Ripken, Jr: The Most Overrated Baseball Player of All-Time

    As of 2008, Cal Ripken, Jr. is regarded as an idol in Baltimore and is considered to be arguably the greatest shortstop who ever lived. He is revered for his amazing streak of playing in 2,632 consecutive games...

    Written by Cody Swartz about 29 days ago 33 comments

  23. Baltimore Orioles Need to Spend More Money To Contend For AL East Title

    The Orioles have a lot of young talent on their roster. But how can they compete in the upcoming season? The answer is simple. Peter Angelos needs to be aggressive. If he goes out and spends a little bit of money the possibilities may be endless...

    Written by Kevin Ridgley about 29 days ago 3 comments

  24. Baltimore Orioles' Future Looking Bright: Matt Wieters

    After years of disappointment and frustration, Baltimore Oriole fans may have a great future ahead of them. The Orioles have been rebuilding for the past few seasons and with prospects lying in wait, the future looks to be very bright...

    Written by Kevin Ridgley about about 1 month ago 7 comments

  25. Getting to Know The 1894 Baltimore Orioles

    Above: Orioles Hall of Famers: From left to right Willie Keeler, Joe Kelley, John McGraw and Hughie Jennings. The 1894 Baltimore Orioles are a shadow lost in the dark of the great Baltimore Orioles teams of the 1950's and 1960's...

    Written by Isaac Barrow about about 1 month ago 1 comments