BALTIMORE—Infielder/outfielder Nick Maton and outfielder Ryan McKenna have cleared outright waivers and were assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Infielder/outfielder Tyler Nevin, who was also designated for assignment, was claimed off waivers by Oakland. Maton was designated for assignment on Tuesday when the Orioles signed infielder Tony Kemp. McKenna and Nevin were designated for … [Read more...] about Maton, McKenna clear waivers, assigned to Norfolk; Nevin claimed by Athletics
Jersey of the Game-Will Clark
Will Clark was a six-time All-Star with the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers before signing as a free agent with the Orioles in late 1998. Clark, a first baseman, played 156 games with the Orioles in 1999 and 2000, hitting .302 with 19 home runs and 57 RBIs before he was traded to St. Louis at the July 2000 trade deadline. He retired after that season. Jersey worn … [Read more...] about Jersey of the Game-Will Clark
Orioles offense is quiet in 4-1 loss to Angels
BALTIMORE—After scoring 24 runs in their first two games, the Orioles’ offense was nearly silent on Sunday. Oriole starter Tyler Wells gave up four runs in his first two innings, and though he retired his last 14 batters, the Orioles had just three hits in their 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels before 20,576 at Camden Yards. Taylor Ward hit his second home run in as many … [Read more...] about Orioles offense is quiet in 4-1 loss to Angels
What they’re saying about Orioles’ 4-1 loss to Angels
BALTIMORE—What happened: The Orioles had just three hits in a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. It was their first loss after two games in which they scored 24 runs in two lopsided wins. Oriole starter Tyler Wells allowed four runs, three earned, on five hits in six innings. After Los Angeles took a 4-0 lead in the second, he retired the last 14 batters he faced. The Orioles … [Read more...] about What they’re saying about Orioles’ 4-1 loss to Angels
Sarasota is a gift Peter Angelos left the Orioles
In the aftermath of the death of longtime owner Peter Angelos a week ago, there were plenty of stories about the good he did for Baltimore and his many anonymous acts of charity. His tussles with onetime manager Davey Johnson and longtime Orioles broadcaster Jon Miller were recounted. So was the team’s record under his ownership. After initial success following his 1993 … [Read more...] about Sarasota is a gift Peter Angelos left the Orioles