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.
Maryland has some of the highest cases of Lyme disease in the nation, yet funding for research is in jeopardy.
Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days due to the high winds and plunging temperatures.
The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back right-hander Zach Eflin on a $10 million, one-year contract.
Travelers are packing Maryland's roads, rails and skies once again, returning home from their holiday destinations before the new year.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
Monday and Tuesday are First Alert Weather Days due to the high winds and plunging temperatures.
Maryland has some of the highest cases of Lyme disease in the nation, yet funding for research is in jeopardy.
Maryland is set to usher in some new laws when the calendar changes to 2026.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
If you're looking for free activities to help kids beat the winter break slump, Baltimore County Public Library has dozens of events, including a special New Year's celebration.
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.
Ring in 2026 at Rusty Scupper’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Guests welcome to enjoy an elevated, all-inclusive celebration with premium dining, cocktails and fireworks.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
The Baltimore Orioles are bringing back right-hander Zach Eflin on a $10 million, one-year contract.
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side.
With their backs against the wall, the Baltimore Ravens made sure they wouldn't underutilize Derrick Henry again.
Baltimore will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years unless it wins its final two games on the road and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose Sunday at Cleveland.
Lamar Jackson is listed as doubtful for Baltimore's game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night as he continues to deal with a back injury that knocked him out of the game against the New England Patriots last weekend.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
Stronger winds, cold air arrive in Maryland on Monday
Heavy winds, colder air move into Maryland on Monday
Meteorologist Cutter Martin has your Sunday forecast and update on two First Alert Weather Days next week.
Wintry mix tapers off in Maryland Saturday morning
Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
Shelonda Stokes talk about the local minority entrepreneurship, and how interested small business owners can find additional information.
Marty Bass is at Tuxedo House checking out what makes the perfect New Year's Eve look.
Ring in 2026 at Rusty Scupper’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Guests welcome to enjoy an elevated, all-inclusive celebration with premium dining, cocktails and fireworks.
Stronger winds, cold air arrive in Maryland on Monday