Bob Haynie: It's Memorial Day Weekend And The Orioles Are Still In First
Believe it or not, the month of May is coming to a close and the Baltimore Orioles remain on top of the American League East
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Believe it or not, the month of May is coming to a close and the Baltimore Orioles remain on top of the American League East
Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts played his first game since sustaining a concussion more than a year ago, going three inning for Double-A Bowie on Wednesday night.
Daniel Nava and Kelly Shoppach hit sixth-inning homers to turn a tie game in Boston's favor, and the Red Sox withstood two home runs by Nick Johnson in a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
The turnaround of Brian Matusz, the struggles of Tommy Hunter, Jason Hammel's knee problems, the futures of Zach Britton & Dylan Bundy, and the best closer in baseball: Jim Johnson.
Baltimore has the best record in the American League, the Yankees and Red Sox are struggling badly and there is an extra wild card slot to be had.
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday, a significant step in his bid to return from a concussion that has kept him sidelined for more than a year.
Brian Matusz allowed two hits and struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings, Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit both hit two-run homers, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Award winning sportscaster Craig Heist talks Orioles on 105.7 The Fan
Former Orioles & current Giants broadcaster Jon Miller joined The Norris & Davis Show to discuss the Orioles' hot start to the season and his appearance at 5 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Library downtown.
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts has not played in a Major League game since May 16, 2011. So after missing more than a year with concussions, his manager says he might just be back on the field in the near future.
Mike Wise from the Washington Post wrote a column chastising Orioles fans for their use of "O" in the anthem.
The Baltimore Orioles knocked starter Clay Buchholz out of the game in the sixth inning, put up six runs and hit their major league-leading 65th home run of the season. That would be enough to win most games -- except this one against the hard-hitting Boston Red Sox.
The Orioles are in first place this late in the season for the first time since they went wire to wire in 1997. They welcome the Red Sox into the Charm City. The Birds have won seven of their last eight against the boys from Bean Town. Tommy Hunter will take the mound for the O's Monday. Clay Bucholz starts for Boston. Gametime is 7:05.
Mike Wise of the Washington Post and Washington D.C's 105.7 The Fan wrote an article recently about fan interruptions during the National Anthem. Wise called into the Norris and Davis show to discuss his column.
Wei-Yin Chen wasn't fooling anyone with his breaking ball, least of all Stephen Strasburg.
