Nick Markakis News

Yes, the last dozen years have been particularly painful for Baltimore Orioles fans, but as we observe the Thanksgiving Holiday we still have much to be thankful for.

In a league that not only recycles its roster but switches affiliated teams every fall, the Phoenix Desert Dogs were five outs away from a sixth consecutive Arizona Fall League championship on Saturday.

Nick Markakis' Right Side Foundation took 21 pediatric patients from Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital to Owings Mills today for a day at the Ravens' practice facility.

With a down economy, multiple teams crying poor and little money invested in future payrolls, the Orioles are arguably in a better financial position this offseason than they have been in more than a decade.

The Orioles are in need of a couple things this offseason. What is the most important thing the O's need to take care of through either free agency or a trade? -- Pat R., Forest Hill, Md.

The Orioles website has reaffirmed a story first broken on Adam Jones' brother's myspace page.

The 2009 season didn't bring the Orioles the award they've been looking for since they last stood atop the baseball world in 1983.

CamdenCrazies.com: Clutchiest Orioles of 2009 Orioles correspondent Daniel Moroz analyzes Baltimore's best offensive options from 2009.

While all of you are enjoying the New York Yankees' first appearance in the World Series since 2003, Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and his staff will be mapping out the upcoming offseason and trying to figure out if they have what it will take to make the O's significantly more competitive than they were this year.

Detroit Tigers All-Star third baseman Brandon Inge will have surgery Nov. 3 on both knees to alleviate the restrictions caused by patella tendinitis, which was particularly troublesome in his left knee and significantly impacted his performance beginning in July.

Leta TMs keep the rankings rolling, taking a look at the Top 25 outfielders for 2010.A There is certainly going to be a lot of movement throughout this list as the off-season progresses, as there could be some significant free agent moves, as well as more information coming out about those who had their 2009 seasons marred by injuries.

All but one of the Orioles 2009 coaches will be back on Dave Trembley's staff next season.

Problem No. 1 - The Orioles need a legitimate power bat to give Markakis some protection.

Departed Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi expressed confidence this week in his ability to find and nurture talent through the farm system.

Baltimore scored the game-winner on an 11th-inning error Sunday and closed with a 5-4 win over Toronto.

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis and Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman will face off in a video game home run derby competition 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Annapolis Under Armour store.

Brandon League was charged with a throwing error on consecutive sacrifice bunts in the 11th inning, with the latter allowing the winning run to score, as the Baltimore Orioles closed out the season with a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Blue Jays rookie Scott Richmond struggled in his final outing of the season, sending Toronto on its way to a 6-3 loss to Baltimore on Saturday night at Camden Yards.

Brian Roberts is Baltimore's most recognizable player, and he's also the Most Valuable Oriole in the view of the local media.

BALTIMOREWith dissension swirling through the Blue Jays clubhouse as they waited for a meeting this weekend with beleaguered manager Cito Gaston, there was one thing that everyone could agree upon after Friday night's 13-7 loss to the Orioles: David Purcey was not very good in his final start of the season.