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Archives for May 2024

Nick Markakis, Terry Crowley elected to Orioles’ Hall of Fame

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Nick Markakis, the durable outfielder who won two Gold Glove awards in his nine seasons with the Orioles, and Terry Crowley, a hitting coach and excellent pinch-hitter, have been elected to the Orioles’ Hall of Fame. Longtime scout Dick Bowie was named his year’s Herb Armstrong Award winner. Markakis is seventh on the team’s all-time hit list with 1,547, and is among the … [Read more...] about Nick Markakis, Terry Crowley elected to Orioles’ Hall of Fame

Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Nelson Cruz

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Nelson Cruz was only an Oriole for one season, 2014, but it was a wonderful year. Cruz led the major leagues in home runs with 40, and led the Orioles to the American League Championship Series. He retired after 19 seasons with eight teams in 2023. Jersey Worn by:  Matt Adkins Holland, Michigan What’s the story?  “My son was born in Baltimore in 2014, the year Nelson Cruz was … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Nelson Cruz

Orioles’ Minor League Roundup: Combined no-hitter for Norfolk; Povich, Kjerstad win awards; Hays works with Bowie

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Chayce McDermott, Nolan Hoffman and Kaleb Ort combined on a no-hitter as Triple-A Norfolk defeated Nashville, 2-0. McDermott, who had a perfect game for six innings, walked two in the seventh. He struck out 14. Hoffman recorded four outs and Ort pitched the ninth inning. Jackson Holliday had an RBI double. Catcher Samuel Basallo hit a three-run home run, leftfielder Jud Fabian … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Minor League Roundup: Combined no-hitter for Norfolk; Povich, Kjerstad win awards; Hays works with Bowie

Irvin’s outstanding start leads Orioles to 3-0 win over Reds

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CINCINNATI—Cole Irvin wasn’t bothered by a lengthy rain delay. After the Orioles and Cincinnati Reds had to wait two hours, 41 minutes to start Friday night’s game, Irvin was magnificent, allowing just two hits in 6 1/3 innings in a 3-0 Orioles win before 25,861 at Great American Ballpark. Irvin’s scoreless streak reached 20 2/3 innings. His last runs were allowed three starts … [Read more...] about Irvin’s outstanding start leads Orioles to 3-0 win over Reds