Baltimore Orioles The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Orioles are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseballs American League. From 1992 to the present, the Orioles have played in Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The "Orioles" name originates from the bird of the same name. They are nicknamed "the Os", a shortened version of the Orioles name, and "the Birds". One of the American Leagues eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1901. Then the Milwaukee Brewers (not to be confused with the current Milwaukee Brewers who were a 1969 expansion team), the team moved to St. Louis in 1902 and became the St. Louis Browns. It was not until 1954 that the team moved to Baltimore and became the Orioles.
MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP; Tejada Returns To Orioles The Baltimore Orioles and Miguel Tejada have agreed on a one-year, $6 million contract, pending a physical. Tejada, who was a most valuable player in 2002 as a shortstop, will move to third base. He batted .313 with 14 homers and 86 runs batted in last season with the Houston Astros. (AP) ASTROS' PENCE GETS ONE-YEAR DEAL The All-Star Hunter Pence and the Astros have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Pence, 26, batted .282 with 25 home runs and 72 R.B.I. He led all outfielders with 16...
Baltimore Orioles Team Report (USA Today) Nick Markakis will hit third again.
For the Reeling Nets, a Dose of the 1988 Orioles? Pain 
The Orioles lost their first 21 games in 1988, establishing a baseball record for season-opening futility. The Nets set the N.B.A. mark on Wednesday, dropping to 0-18.
The Orioles lost their first 21 games in 1988, establishing a baseball record for season-opening futility. The Nets set the N.B.A. mark on Wednesday, dropping to 0-18. Orioles greats: Tejada can make switch - ESPN ![](http://="")
Orioles greats: Tejada can make switchESPNTwo of the Baltimore Orioles' greatest third basemen are confident Miguel Tejada can replicate their success in switching from another infield position to ...and more »
SPORTS OF THE TIMES; In Season of Defense, Recalling Swoboda's Catch Brooks Robinson was robbed in broad daylight, which is when baseball used to be played. With the sun shining on Oct. 15, 1969, Ron Swoboda of the Metsmade a diving, sliding -- and, Robinson says, perhaps even unwise -- catch in the 1969 World Series.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson say Miguel tejada can make switch to third base (ESPN) Two of the Orioles' greatest third basemen are confident Miguel Tejada can replicate their success in switching from another infield position to the hot corner.
Old Hat for the Yankees, But a First for Hairston The first and last time a Jerry Hairston participated in a major league playoff game was in 1983, when Jerry Hairston Sr. played for the Chicago White Sox. Twenty-six years later, after years of toiling on bad teams, Jerry Jr. is taking the family name back to the postseason with the Yankees. Hairston was 7 years old when his father played in that American League Championship Series against the Orioles, and he has vivid memories of going to the games at the old Memorial Stadium.
AL East Sleepers: Baltimore Orioles - Fire Brand of the American League AL East Sleepers: Baltimore OriolesFire Brand of the American LeagueStarting this season, the Orioles will be one of the more interesting teams in the division for what should be the better part of the decade. ...AL East Sleepers: Baltimore OriolesFire Brand of the American Leagueall 2 news articles »
Bats Rockies Extend Wild-Card Lead Chris Iannetta hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the bottom of the 11th to give the Colorado Rockies a 7-5 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. With five games to play, the Rockies have a three-game lead in the National League wild-card race over the Atlanta Braves, who lost at home by 5-4 to the Florida Marlins. Atlanta had won seven in a row and 15 of 17 over all. ... Pedro Feliz hit a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies moved closer to clinching their thi...
Jays bolster scouting corps (Slam! Sports) The Blue Jays have added a second former general manager to their payroll. Jim Beattie, former GM of both the Montreal Expos and the Baltimore Orioles, has been hired as a pro scout.
Suzuki's Record Captures Attention In Japan The high praise in Japan for Ichiro Suzuki came from none other than the country's home run king, Sadaharu Oh. Oh was among the baseball luminaries, players and fans who hailed Suzuki on Monday after he became the first player in major league history with at least 200 hits in nine straight seasons.
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Go-Ems.comOrioles Minor Leaguer Suspended 50 Gms For Drug of AbuseThe Biz of BaseballLate Thursday, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that Baltimore Orioles Minor League pitcher Brian Parker has received a 50-game ...Orioles minor league pitcher Brian Parker suspended 50 games for positive testThe Canadian Pressall 169 news articles »
Go-Ems.comOrioles Minor Leaguer Suspended 50 Gms For Drug of AbuseThe Biz of BaseballLate Thursday, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced that Baltimore Orioles Minor League pitcher Brian Parker has received a 50-game ...Orioles minor league pitcher Brian Parker suspended 50 games for positive testThe Canadian Pressall 169 news articles » Matsui Makes Sure Ejections Don?t Stop Yankees 
Alex Rodriguez and Manager Joe Girardi were ejected, but Hideki Matsui drove in five runs and Derek Jeter scored three times to help the Yankees avoid a sweep.
Alex Rodriguez and Manager Joe Girardi were ejected, but Hideki Matsui drove in five runs and Derek Jeter scored three times to help the Yankees avoid a sweep. Cardinals give Hill non-roster invitation (Park Hills Daily Journal) ST. LOUIS (AP) ? The St. Louis Cardinals have invited left-handed pitcher Rich Hill, formerly of the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles, to spring training.
Burnett?s One Bad Inning Dooms Yankees 
Derek Jeter added a hit to his franchise-leading total, but Baltimore scored six runs in the second inning, and that was enough to win.
Derek Jeter added a hit to his franchise-leading total, but Baltimore scored six runs in the second inning, and that was enough to win. Miguel Tejada joins Orioles lineup laden with fantasy sleepers - ESPN (blog) ![](http://="http://nt0.ggpht.com/news/tbn/4BDeuf_KMfrwGM/6.jpg")
ESPN (blog)Miguel Tejada joins Orioles lineup laden with fantasy sleepersESPN (blog)Honestly, I didn't mind the Baltimore Orioles' signing of Miguel Tejada over the weekend ? mainly because that meant he wasn't heading to the St. Louis ...Miguel Tejada back with OriolesBoston HeraldTejada returns to help OriolesAFPTejada returns to the Orioles in one-year dealReuters CanadaFakeTeams (blog) -Around The Horn Baseball (blog)all 195 news articles »
ESPN (blog)Miguel Tejada joins Orioles lineup laden with fantasy sleepersESPN (blog)Honestly, I didn't mind the Baltimore Orioles' signing of Miguel Tejada over the weekend ? mainly because that meant he wasn't heading to the St. Louis ...Miguel Tejada back with OriolesBoston HeraldTejada returns to help OriolesAFPTejada returns to the Orioles in one-year dealReuters CanadaFakeTeams (blog) -Around The Horn Baseball (blog)all 195 news articles » Jeter?s Pursuit of Gehrig Recalls Ripken?s Streak 
Cal Ripken, who broke Lou Gehrig?s record for consecutive games played, said Derek Jeter?s passing Gehrig for the most career hits by a Yankee was ?a big deal.?
Cal Ripken, who broke Lou Gehrig?s record for consecutive games played, said Derek Jeter?s passing Gehrig for the most career hits by a Yankee was ?a big deal.? Rockies finalize Mora's one-year, $1.3 million deal (Sports Illustrated) DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Rockies have finalized one-year, $1.3 million contract with 38-year-old infielder Melvin Mora, who spent the last 10 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.
Bats Pujols Homers Twice In Cardinals' Victory Albert Pujols hit his major-league-leading 46th and 47th home runs, and Adam Wainwright (18-7) pitched seven scoreless innings in the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-1 victory Wednesday against the host Milwaukee Brewers. (AP)
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TSNReports: Mora to join RockiesESPNThe Baltimore Orioles declined their $8 million option on Mora in October, allowing Baltimore's longest-tenured player to become eligible for free agency. ...Mora, Seeking Postseason,signs Deal With RockiesNew York TimesMelvin Mora Wants RocktoberSportsUntapped.com (blog)Rockies Snag Shortstop Mora From O'sAHN | All Headline NewsSB Nation (blog) -USA Online Gambling News -DigitalJournal.comall 282 news articles »
TSNReports: Mora to join RockiesESPNThe Baltimore Orioles declined their $8 million option on Mora in October, allowing Baltimore's longest-tenured player to become eligible for free agency. ...Mora, Seeking Postseason,signs Deal With RockiesNew York TimesMelvin Mora Wants RocktoberSportsUntapped.com (blog)Rockies Snag Shortstop Mora From O'sAHN | All Headline NewsSB Nation (blog) -USA Online Gambling News -DigitalJournal.comall 282 news articles » YANKEES 10, ORIOLES 2; Rivera Feels Twinge, So Yanks Give Him a Night Off When Nolan Reimold homered for the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning Wednesday night, the Yankees' lead was cut to one run. Yet Mariano Rivera did not enter the game. Phil Hughes earned the save in an eventual 10-2 victory that included nine strikeouts in seven innings for C. C. Sabathia and four runs batted in for Alex Rodriguez. Rivera had saved the first two games of this series, but he was held out Wednesday with soreness in his left groin.
Rockies finalize $1.3 million deal for Mora (AP via Yahoo! Sports) The Colorado Rockies have finalized a $1.3 million, one-year contract with 38-year-old infielder Melvin Mora, who spent the last 10 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. He will back up young slugger Ian Stewart at third base, a position where he played 809 games for Baltimore. The versatile Mora has played every infield and outfield position in his career.
Swisher Continues His Road Show at Camden Yards 
Nick Swisher, who has 13 homers in 26 career games in Baltimore, hit a two-run homer to lift the Yankees to their fifth consecutive win.
Nick Swisher, who has 13 homers in 26 career games in Baltimore, hit a two-run homer to lift the Yankees to their fifth consecutive win. Sports digest: Miguel Tejada rejoins Baltimore Orioles - San Jose Mercury News Sports digest: Miguel Tejada rejoins Baltimore OriolesSan Jose Mercury NewsAP Miguel Tejada has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Baltimore Orioles, pending a physical, the infielder confirmed Saturday. ...Miguel Tejada, Baltimore Orioles agree on one-year, $6 million contract | BaseballSeattle TimesBaltimore Orioles sign Miguel Tejada gets one-year deal, pending physicalThe Canadian PressOfficial: Miguel Tejada going back to OriolesWorcester TelegramUPI.com -Bleacher Report -The Crawfish Boxes (blog)all 446 news articles »
Pettitte Is Perfect Until Error in the Seventh 
Andy Pettitte held the Orioles to one run and two hits in eight innings, striking out eight and walking none, to improve to 12-6.
Andy Pettitte held the Orioles to one run and two hits in eight innings, striking out eight and walking none, to improve to 12-6. Bedard, Mariners reunite with 1-year deal (MalaysiaNews.net) FILE - In this June 2, 2009, file photo Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erik Bedard throws during baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Seattle. A person with knowledge of negotiations told...
Yet Another Year Pains the Orioles, but This Time There Is Hope 
By acquiring pitching, signing core veterans, and grooming rookies, the Orioles believe that they are on a path to contention, despite having a record well below .500.
By acquiring pitching, signing core veterans, and grooming rookies, the Orioles believe that they are on a path to contention, despite having a record well below .500. Orioles five-step plan should start to bear fruit in 2010 - SI.com Orioles five-step plan should start to bear fruit in 2010SI.comThe answer for the Baltimore Orioles, for the past dozen seasons anyway, has been: It can't. Since 1997, when the Orioles won the American League East ...and more »
Roberts, Reimold Lead Orioles Past White Sox CHICAGO (AP) -- Brian Roberts liked what he saw from the Baltimore Orioles in their first series win since the All-Star break. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was less than pleased with his team's performance.
Orioles, Hendrickson reach agreement (The Evening Sun) The Baltimore Orioles have bolstered their pitching staff with the retention of free agent Mark Hendrickson.
Colorado Rockies finalize US$1.3M, 1-year contract for infielder Melvin Mora - The Canadian Press Colorado Rockies finalize US$1.3M, 1-year contract for infielder Melvin MoraThe Canadian Press... have finalized a US$1.3 million, one-year contract with 38-year-old infielder Melvin Mora, who spent the last 10 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. ...Rockies agree to terms with MoraColorado Rockies NewsMora, Rockies finalize dealKVOSall 74 news articles »
Bedard, Mariners reunite with 1-year deal (Greenwich Time) FILE - In this June 2, 2009, file photo Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erik Bedard throws during baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Seattle.
AL East by Position: Second Base - Camden Chat (blog) AL East by Position: Second BaseCamden Chat (blog)by Stacey on Feb 8, 2010 4:10 PM EST in Commentary 0 comments Nick Wass - AP 7 months ago : Baltimore Orioles' Brian Roberts (1) slides home to score the ...
Jays bolster scouting corps - Toronto Sun Jays bolster scouting corpsToronto SunJim Beattie, former GM of both the Montreal Expos and the Baltimore Orioles, has been hired as a pro scout. He joins former Chicago Cubs GM ...and more »
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