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O's bats get revenge vs. Rangers
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:32:00 EDT)
The Orioles earned a small measure of revenge against the Rangers on Friday, courtesy of an 10-4 victory that was all but decided by the fourth inning.

Loewen relates to Albers' decision
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:15:00 EDT)
Matt Albers recently began a workout regimen designed to strengthen the labrum in his right shoulder and is facing surgery if it doesn't work, but teammate Adam Loewen came through a similar process early in his career.

O's don't expect Ray to return in '08
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:43:00 EDT)
There hasn't been a setback, but Chris Ray isn't moving quite as quickly as he'd hoped in his return from ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow.

O's honor military, including first pitch
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:42:00 EDT)
With America's pastime honoring Veterans in ballparks across the country, the Orioles welcomed the military members from Walter Reed and honored Major Paul 'Max' Moga, an Air Force F-22 Demo Pilot, with the ceremonial first pitch.

Huff's two homers spoiled in loss
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:58:00 EDT)
Garrett Olson allowed two home runs on Thursday night, but the ball that hurt him most barely traveled 90 feet in a 10-7 loss to the Royals.

O's welcome baseball's top offense
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:46:00 EDT)
A mere glance at the records might give the impression that the Orioles and Rangers are similar teams going through similar hurdles this season. But a closer look will reveal two different teams with unlike strengths.

Walker set to begin throwing soon
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:57:00 EDT)
Jamie Walker has been on the DL since Monday with inflammation in his left elbow, and received a cortisone shot in the elbow and is expected to begin throwing as soon as Thursday afternoon.

Albers chooses rehab over surgery
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:35:00 EDT)
One day after flying to Birmingham, Alabama for a second opinion from orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews, reliever Matt Albers was back in the Orioles clubhouse Thursday ready to begin his rehabilitation.

Cabrera in complete control in win
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:50:00 EDT)
Daniel Cabrera turned the page on Wednesday night, putting a disastrous month behind him with a dominant night on the mound. The hulking right-hander gave up two runs in the first three innings, but turned around to retire 14 straight batters between the fourth and the eighth, handling the Royals and leading the Orioles to a 5-2 victory.

Trembley sees parallels with Royals
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:10:00 EDT)
The Orioles have had considerable success against the Royals this season, leading the season series, 5-2, but despite that success manager Dave Trembley said Wednesday that he considers the Royals to be quite similar to the "rebuilding" Orioles.

Albers chooses rehabilitation program
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:25:00 EDT)
Matt Albers has elected to pursue a rehabilitation program, as opposed to surgery, for his ailing shoulder, a path that could take up to two months before he has a resolution. Albers, a right-handed reliever, went to see noted orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday for a recommendation on how to treat his slightly torn right labrum.

Loewen doing well since return from DL
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:55:00 EDT)
Adam Loewen passed the performance test Tuesday and came back to ace the health exam on Wednesday. Baltimore's southpaw reliever said that he felt no ill effects from his two-inning return to the field and that he believes he's fully past the adjustment period that came from last season's surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left elbow.

O's even up series
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:08:00 EDT)
One day after their second consecutive extra-innings loss, the Orioles broke open a one-run lead with a four-run third inning against the Royals. But this time Baltimore did not allow Kansas City back in the game, as the Orioles coasted to the 7-5 win.

Orioles vying for better pitching
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:30:00 EDT)
After hitting the halfway point in the season Tuesday, the Orioles are looking to shore up their starting rotation to help carry them through a strong second half. Wednesday's game marks the club's first shot, as starter Daniel Cabrera takes the mound against the Royals.

O's trusty bullpen falters
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:16:00 EDT)
The Orioles were benefactors of almost everything a team needs to win a game Monday night. They got a solid performance from starting pitcher Brian Burres and timely hitting that produced a four-run lead to hand the bullpen.

Cintron placed on disabled list
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:05:00 EDT)
The Orioles' shortstop rotation continued to revolve as Baltimore placed Alex Cintron on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring Tuesday. To fill his spot, the club called up Freddie Bynum from Triple-A Norfolk.

O's drop opener to Royals
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:25:00 EDT)
Closer George Sherrill blew his second straight save as the Orioles dropped to the Royals, 6-5, in 11 innings Monday night.

O's looking to rebound with win
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:38:00 EDT)
After a second straight extra-inning loss Monday, the Orioles are looking to demonstrate their mental toughness and bounce back in the second game of a four-game series against the Royals.

Walker placed on DL
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:36:00 EDT)
The Orioles placed reliever Jamie Walker on the disabled list Monday, retroactive to Thursday, with inflammation in his left elbow.

O's promotion entices wins
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:05:00 EDT)
The Orioles have had enough of their Sunday struggles. One day after dropping their 12th consecutive game on a Sunday, the Orioles announced a "We Win, You Win" promotion for fans.

Loewen activated from DL
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:18:00 EDT)
The Orioles made one pitcher very happy Monday, activating southpaw Adam Loewen from the disabled list. The pitcher had been on the DL with a sore left elbow for more than two months.

Mailbag: O's sticking with Sherrill?
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:30:00 EDT)
In this week's mailbag, beat reporter Spencer Fordin discusses George Sherrill's future with the club, the Orioles' Sunday woes, trade possibilities and much more.

Sherrill can't hold lead in extras
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:20:00 EDT)
Baltimore and Washington endured a true staring match in the late innings on Sunday, and after the Orioles took a lead in the top of the 12th, Ronnie Belliard hit a two-run home run to give the Nationals a 3-2 win.

Winning O's could miss the Bronx
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:45:00 EDT)
The Orioles are hot heading into the final stanza before the All-Star break, but that hasn't manifested itself into support. Second baseman Brian Roberts remains the only Baltimore regular in the the top five at his position.

O's tie franchise Interleague mark
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:13:00 EDT)
As the Orioles head back to Camden Yards and prepare for a seven-game homestand, back in the American League, they take with them a tie for the organization's best season record (11-7) in Interleague Play since it began in 1997.

Burres feels ready to start Monday
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:41:00 EDT)
Brian Burres deemed himself ready for his start on Monday. Burres had been struggling with an upset stomach since he was scratched from last Wednesday's start against the Cubs.

Loewen could rejoin O's shortly
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:39:00 EDT)
It's been nearly two months since Adam Loewen was listed on the Orioles active roster, but manager Dave Trembley announced Sunday that Loewen's return to the Orioles could be imminent.

O's put away Nats early in blowout
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:24:00 EDT)
A 63-minute rain delay in the middle of the sixth inning did nothing to deter Baltimore from sealing a 9-1 victory over Washington in front of the largest crowd in Nationals Park history -- a paid attendance of 39,479.

O's need Guthrie to go deep
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:16:00 EDT)
With Brian Burres' status for his next start uncertain, the Orioles need Jeremy Guthrie to turn in a long outing in the finale against the Nationals.

Albers unsure of which route to take
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:59:00 EDT)
Baltimore reliever Matt Albers has had time to digest the news of his shoulder injury, but he hasn't had time to plot out his best course of action.

Mora trying everything to bust slump
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:47:00 EDT)
Melvin Mora claims that he never watches video, but sometimes you have to break your own rules. The third baseman has been mired in a month-long slump and Saturday he spent part of the pregame hours breaking down his swing.

Cabrera's effectiveness erased late
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:12:00 EDT)
Daniel Cabrera's effectiveness from the second through the sixth innings was erased, and the Orioles went from being deadlocked at 2 to suffering a 4-2 loss to the Nationals on Friday.

O's not ready to drop series to Nats
(Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:06:00 EDT)
The Orioles hadn't lost a series opener in their past seven tries, but after falling to the Nationals on Friday, they need a win to keep their hope of a series victory alive on Saturday night.

Albers' status not encouraging to O's
(Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:21:00 EDT)
One day after putting reliever Matt Albers on the 15-day disabled list, the Orioles got word Friday that the right-hander will not be ready in 15 days. An MRI on Albers' injured right shoulder showed that the reliever was suffering from a tear in his labrum.

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