Rob Long: Been There... Done That
Nick Markakis epitomizes the word professional and last night was yet another example of his consistency.
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Nick Markakis epitomizes the word professional and last night was yet another example of his consistency.
Even though he has never ascended to All-Star status, Nick Markakis has always been a personal favorite of yours truly.
Nick Markakis preserved the lead on defense and then enlarged it at the plate.
Mel Antonen joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Orioles win over the White Sox and possible roster moves down the stretch.
The Baltimore Orioles earned a victory in court in their dispute with the Washington Nationals over annual broadcast payments.
"The Nationals are just pulling away from the rest of the division. Cream rises to the top and it was just a matter of time," Giglio said. The National league is certainly competitive this season, but there are a few teams slated to be top seeds. "I think the Dodgers and the Nationals make the most sense if you're trying to pair up a National league championship, but if you're trying to disrupt that, maybe you go with the Brewers," said Giglio. "You look at their run differential and you think maybe the cardinals will catch them, but I don't think so. They'll be a tough out in October."
Brittany Ghiroli joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Orioles heading to Chicago to take on the White Sox and Cubs.
For much of the weekend, Baltimore didn't look like a division leader or contender. They were ordinary Orioles. One inning salvaged them.
Carlos Carrasco shut out AL East-leading Baltimore on three hits over seven innings, lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 6-0 win over the Orioles on Saturday night.
Not to get ahead of ourselves, but the Orioles have the biggest divisional lead in baseball and an easy schedule over the next month.
Orioles reliever Brian Matusz intended to throw his pitch off the plate, down in the dirt, anywhere so Mike Aviles couldn't hit it. When it flew over the left-field wall and landed on the pedestrian walkway, Matusz knew he had made a big mistake.
The Baltimore Orioles are pulling away in the AL East, but extending their winning ways Friday night could be a tall order against Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber, the hottest starting pitcher in baseball.
Scott Garceau talks about the last week of Baltimore Orioles' baseball from the 60th Anniversary celebration to the Orioles dramatic play.
Tim Elfrink joined Ed and Steve to talk about new MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Casey Stern of MLB Network Radio joined Sports Rehab with Glenn and Bob to discuss the election of the baseball's new commissioner.
