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Getting Off the Nick Markakis Hate Train
He's expensive. He's never lived up to expectations. He might be declining. He's also an underappreciated model of consistency.
14 hrs ago | Boston Herald
A closer crisis? Andrew Bailey falters again for Red Sox
With the trade deadline six weeks away, and with the Red Sox having already tried to replace closer Andrew Bailey last winter with out-for-the-season Joel Hanrahan , it's fair to wonder whether they may look to do so again.
Orioles defeat Tigers' Verlander for first time
They snapped that dubious streak Tuesday night at Comerica Park, beating the former Cy Young Award winner and the Tigers, 5-2, in front of an announced 34,706.
One month later: How do Orioles hitters stack up by position against the rest of the league?
A month ago, the Orioles had the worst 2B and DH, by OPS, in the AL. They also had the best 1B.
Bob Haynie: The Orioles Are Seeing Stars
One of the benefits of having a good team is that you usually have good players.
The Power and the Patience of Adam Jones
Adam Jones hits a lot of home runs. He doesn't walk a lot. This contrast deserves further study, don't you think? Adam Jones has never walked a lot, but in 2013 he's making other hitters look like Zen monks of patience.
MLB Team Report - Boston Red Sox - INSIDE PITCH It's too early to say the Red Sox have a closer problem, particularly considering how good Andrew Bailey was in April and May. But let's just say it would put everyone's mind at ease if the Sox ' closer would start slamming the door in a more orderly fashion.
Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia's Lie Helps Beat Baltimore Orioles
Sometimes acting skills can be a valuable asset in a professional athlete. In other sports, a good flopper can sell a call to an official in a crucial moment.
Live updates: Red Sox at Orioles
Top 6th: Orioles 5, Red Sox 0 - With one out, Ellsburu singled to center and Iglesias reached on an error by Machado at third.
Tornado in Okla. hits home for Maryland all-star baseball team
Ty Whittaker was sitting on his couch, perusing the Internet on his iPad last month when he saw the horrifying news: an EF5 tornado had ravaged Moore, Okla., and the surrounding area.
Mauer holds nice lead on Wieters among AL catchers
Twins catcher Joe Mauer remains the top vote-getter among American League catchers in the latest All-Star Game ballot update released Saturday night.
Held in check by Baltimore's pitchers for 18 consecutive innings, the Boston Red Sox finally played like the highest-scoring team in the major leagues.
It's too early to say the Red Sox have a closer problem, particularly considering how good Andrew Bailey was in April and May. But let's just say it would put everyone's mind at ease if the Sox closer would start slamming the door in a more orderly fashion.
Nick Markakis in line to start All-Star Game in latest voting update
Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis moved into third-place among American League outfielders in the All-Star Game voting, putting the team in position to have four starters in the July 16 exhibition.
Garcia gives up 2 homers and Casilla's baserunning gaffe seals Orioles' loss to Boston
Unfortunately for the Orioles, Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox before an announced 42,422 at Camden Yards was time for the down arrow of Garcia's elevator season.
Arrieta says his role doesn't matter as long as he can help Orioles
Right-hander Jake Arrieta spoke to the media Saturday for the first time since returning to the Orioles from Triple-A Norfolk.
Tillman, O's top Red Sox, gain ground in East
Friday's 2-0 win over Boston at Camden Yards moved Baltimore to 10 games above .500 for the first time this season, and the Orioles are now 1 1/2 games behind the American League East-leading Red Sox.
Lucroy among MLB's most productive catchers
It was only a few weeks ago that Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy was lamenting his unproductive start to the season.
Red Sox @ Orioles lineups - June 13
Additionally, Alexi Casilla is still on the bench, perhaps because his finger isn't fully healed, but who cares, really.
Palmetto Pros: Ex-College of Charleston star Marty Gantt snaps hitless streak
The Texas Rangers' Chris McGuiness , a former Citadel standout, is forced out at second base by the Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis, right, on the front end of a double play in the seventh inning at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.