Baltimore Baseball

Erik Bedard wore No. 57 in 2002 for the Orioles, and had No, 45 from 2004-2007.  Bedard was 40-34 with a 3.83 ERA. He was traded to Seattle in February 2008 for Adam Jones, Chris Tillman and relievers George Sherrill and Kam Mickolio, one of the best deals in Orioles history. He also pitched for the Mariners, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Houston in a career that lasted through … [Read more...] about Jersey of the Game-Erik Bedard

PITTSBURGH—Oriole shortstop Gunnar Henderson nearly made a spectacular game-ending double play with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth but instead, after making a diving stop on Edward Olivares’ grounder up the middle and touching second with his bare hand, Henderson threw wildly to first and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored the tying and winning runs to defeat the … [Read more...] about Gunnar Henderson’s throwing error in 9th gives Pirates 3-2 win over Orioles

PITTSBURGH—What happened? On another wintry day, the Orioles improved their record to 5-2 with a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Game-time temperature was 40 degrees, and the Orioles, who played in horrid weather this week during their series with the Kansas City Royals, got home runs from Ryan O’Hearn, Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins and 6 1/3 solid innings … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Orioles’ 5-2 win over Pirates in more wintry conditions

The Orioles signed second baseman Tony Kemp on March 26th. The 32-year-old Kemp played four seasons each with Houston and Oakland and one year with the Chicago Cubs. He was released by Cincinnati last month before signing with the Orioles. Question: What was it like to be signed two days before the season opener and play with a team that’s basically been together for a few … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Tony Kemp: ‘We’re one of 780 people in the world who get to put on a big-league uniform’

PITTSBURGH—Craig Kimbrel recorded his first save for the Orioles on Friday, the 418th of his career. Kimbrel, who signed with the Orioles last December and is replacing injured closer Félix Bautista, is eighth on the all-time saves list, trailing Billy Wagner by four saves. Kimbrel retired the Pittsburgh Pirates in order, striking out Rowdy Tellez and Henry Davis before Jared … [Read more...] about Craig Kimbrel getting adjusted to the Orioles: ‘It feels good to be playing good ball right now’