Baseball Shots Of The Week – August 19, 2014
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on August 19th.
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It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on August 19th.
Although they are among the best teams in the majors and own a very healthy lead in the AL East, the Baltimore Orioles haven't had much luck completing sweeps.
Jim Duquette joined Ed and Steve to talk about the first place Orioles.
Momentum is building in the Baltimore Orioles' playoff push. Right now, the Orioles hold their biggest division lead in 17 years and the first of the Birds' playoff game tickets are officially in the mail.
Jose Abreu's home run broke a 67 at-bat homerless streak for the rookie slugger, but it was not enough to spark a stagnant White Sox offense.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Bud Norris joined the Scott Garceau Show with Jeremy Conn on Tuesday to recap his win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Right-hander, Chris Tillman, will try a fourth time to improve to 7-0 on the road Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox.
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.
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.
Not to get ahead of ourselves, but the Orioles have the biggest divisional lead in baseball and an easy schedule over the next month.
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.
Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun joined Bob and Glenn on Sports Rehab to discuss the Orioles injury situation and the team's upcoming road trip.
Here's a list of our top 10 favorite highlights (offensive and defensive) from the young 3rd baseman (in no particular order)...
The home run heroics gave the Birds a sweep of the rain-shortened two-game series against the Yanks and extended their lead in the American League East to a season-high 7.5 games.
Brittany Ghiroli joined Ed and Steve to talk about the first place Orioles.
Limited to three hits over seven innings, the Baltimore Orioles turned to their reliable, standard weapon -- the home run -- to pull out a comeback victory over the New York Yankees.
Baltimore Orioles fans have been waiting to hear news about Platinum Glove winner Manny Machado since they saw him laying in the dirt Monday at Camden Yards.
The Baltimore Orioles' affiliate Norfolk Tides, Triple-A ball club are having a Ron Johnson garden gnomes giveaway promotion this Friday.
The Orioles got the night off on Tuesday thanks to the weather. The time off let the Orioles prepare to move forward without Manny Machado and assess his injury damage.
The New York Yankees were hoping to gain ground on the AL East leaders in this road series against the Baltimore Orioles but now the best they can do is leave town without losing any.
As the cold digs in, many are busy digging out across Maryland from the biggest winter storm in a decade.
One of the coldest weeks in years is in the First Alert Forecast.
Residents across the Baltimore region are grappling with freezing temperatures after Sunday's winter storm, which dumped inches of snow and sleet.
The entire state of Maryland was covered by a blanket of snow and ice on Monday, following the state's strongest winter storm in a decade.
A man helping clear snow in a parking lot in Anne Arundel County was injured after he was struck by a private snowplow on Monday, according to police.
One of the coldest weeks in years is in the First Alert Forecast.
Several Maryland schools and universities will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, after a winter storm brought snow and freezing rain to the state.
Residents across the Baltimore region are grappling with freezing temperatures after Sunday's winter storm, which dumped inches of snow and sleet.
A winter storm brought heavy, powdery snow to Maryland on Sunday morning. By mid- to late morning, conditions changed to sleet and freezing rain.
The entire state of Maryland was covered by a blanket of snow and ice on Monday, following the state's strongest winter storm in a decade.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ got a look inside of the new tasting room of the black-owned wine company located in Savage, Md.
Miss Shirley’s Cafe is participating in the weeklong promotion with delicious breakfast and lunch offerings.
Marty Bass visits Display Craft Manufacturing in Baltimore.
David’s Restaurant & Bar talks Restaurant Week at Maryland LIVE! Casino and Hotel
Marty Bass gets a behind-the-scenes look at Mount Royal Soaps in Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
One of the coldest weeks in years is in the First Alert Forecast.
Temperatures will continue to drop this week in Maryland
Extreme cold sticks around in Maryland this week
Frigid temperatures are expected to continue this week in Maryland following a major winter storm.
Bitter cold temperatures will stick around Maryland Monday after a winter storm brought 6 to 10 inches of snow across the state.
Maryland residents say icy conditions are creating a challenge
Maryland digs out of biggest snow storm in a decade
Man struck by snowplow in Anne Arundel County
Temperatures will continue to drop this week in Maryland
Families in Maryland turn snow day into outdoor fun