It’s almost hard to believe that 30 years have passed since Cal Ripken ran down the Iron Horse and became baseball’s all-time symbol of durability and determination by breaking a record that few imagined would ever be challenged, much less shattered. Yet Ripken, who will be honored Saturday on the anniversary of that great night when he eclipsed Yankee legend Lou Gehrig’s … [Read more...] about Ripken’s memories of 2131 make it seem like yesterday
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Kremer leaves Orioles-Dodgers game with right forearm discomfort
BALTIMORE—Oriole starter Dean Kremer exited Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings because of right forearm discomfort. Kremer, who has managed to avoid the injury list this season, threw three hitless innings, walking one and striking out four. The Orioles have had a major league-high 28 players on the injured list. Kremer was on the injured … [Read more...] about Kremer leaves Orioles-Dodgers game with right forearm discomfort
Orioles Release Matt Bowman
The Orioles released right-hander Matt Bowman, according to the team’s official transactions page. Bowman was designated for assignment earlier this week, which marked the fourth time this season Baltimore had sent the righty to DFA limbo. This time, however, the O’s opted to just release Bowman rather than outright him off the 40-man roster. Bowman cleared waivers after his … [Read more...] about Orioles Release Matt Bowman
Orioles just proved in Padres series that Yankees should be very afraid
Baltimore may be out of the race, but they’re far from irrelevant. The Orioles just spoiled the Padres, and now the Yankees playoff push is in danger. … [Read more...] about Orioles just proved in Padres series that Yankees should be very afraid