So Wait, Are The Yankees Lucky?

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By on May 16th, 2013

Vernon Wells leads the Yankees offenseAll of last season, the Orioles had to put up with national baseball experts saying they were lucky because of their one-run win record and run differential. Their Pythagorean record suggested that they weren’t as good as their actual win-loss did.

But It didn’t matter, the numbers and experts were wrong and the O’s grabbed a Wild Card spot, knocked out the defending AL champion Texas Rangers and took the Yankees to five games in the ALDS.

In 2013, the Bronx Bombers have managed to stay atop the AL East without Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Curtis Granderson (he’s back now) with a 25-14 record through the first 40 games of the year. Their 8-2 record in one-run games and 22-18 Pythagorean record should make them the contender for baseball’s “lucky” label this season.

The Yankees +16 run differential is the lowest among teams with a .500 record or higher in the American League. Read more →

Rolando McClain Tells Ravens He Will Retire From NFL

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By on May 16th, 2013

It’s over before it even began.mcclain

Recently signed linebacker Rolando McClain has informed Ravens officials that he will retire from the NFL. The decision is effective immediately, announced by general manager, Ozzie Newsome in a written statement on Wednesday afternoon.

McClain at just 23 years of age, made quite a shocking statement by announcing his retirement just one month into his deal with the Baltimore Ravens. He was arrested on April 21st, nine days after signing a contract with Baltimore and soon after, rumors had been swirling as to whether the team would stick with McClain and give him a second opportunity before he even put on a helmet or pads. Read more →

Manny Machado: So Hot Right Now

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By on May 15th, 2013

Manny Machado memeWe all agree that a two game sweep isn’t a real sweep, right? OK, good. Now that we’re on the same page, let’s talk about something that makes us all happy.

Manny Machado.

The 20 year old phenom had three doubles in his four hit day against the Padres on Wednesday afternoon. Machado is up to a .343/.379/.541 slash and is tied with Boston’s Mike Napoli for the Major League lead in doubles (17).

The O’s third baseman recorded his 18th multi-hit game of the season, tying Alex Gordon and Miguel Cabrera (the MVP/Triple Crown winner) for the lead in the bigs. He leads Major League Baseball in hits with 59. Mercy (as Gary Thorne would say).

Machado is the youngest player with three doubles in a game since Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in 1955. But he apparently (according to some at least) isn’t in the same category as Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. Read more →

ERMAHGERD: JIM JOHNSON BLEW A SAVE!

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By on May 15th, 2013

Jim Johnson ERMAGERD memeYou knew it was bound to happen sometime. Jim Johnson wasn’t going to be perfect forever. After successfully converting 35 consecutive opportunities, the Orioles closer blew a save for the first time since July 2012.

I suppose I should take some of the blame for jinxing Johnson when I boldly proclaimed he was the game’s best closer just a week ago. My bad.

So what went wrong for JJ? After the game he blamed his pitch location for the two earned runs he allowed. Things just didn’t look right from the get go, as Yonder Alonso and Mark Kotsay each singled on the first two pitches of Johnson’s outing.

I went back and watched all thirteen pitches of Johnson’s outing and he seemed to struggle to hit Matt Wieters‘ target behind home plate. He didn’t necessarily make bad pitches to Chris Denorfia and Everth Cabrera, they just hit belt high fastballs after Johnson was already in a jam. Read more →

Adam Jones catch

GIF: Adam Jones Makes A Gold Glove Catch In Centerfield

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By on May 15th, 2013

Enough with the stupid bubble gum jokes and talk about Adam Jones potentially being overrated in centerfield. The O’s star told Baltimore he’d clean his ish up and on Tuesday night he got the chance to prove it.

In the top of the sixth, Carlos Quentin hit a deep fly ball to center field that Jones tracked down and leaped into the wall to haul in. It was Gold Glove-esque.

GIF after the bump. Read more →

Ravens Super Bowl Ring Design – An Ode To History and Tradition

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By on May 14th, 2013

The wait is almost over for the Baltimore Ravens.Ravens Lombardi Trophy

Soon, they’ll have Super Bowl rings that will forever link them together as a group in a season of greatness.

Jostens, a Minneapolis-based company was selected to be the creator of the special championship ring, the Ravens announced this afternoon.

According to a press release from Jostens, the “Ravens’ players and leadership have been collaborating with Jostens master jewelers to design and produce custom Championship Rings for players and members of the Ravens organization.” Read more →

If L.J. Hoes Could Be A Superhero, He’d Be Batman

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By on May 14th, 2013

Personally, I’d be Superman. I’ve never seen Kryptonite, so that basically means I’d be invincible. Batman is kind of just like a rich guy with some cool gadgets and karate knowledge.

In the Norfolk Tides “Get To Know: L.J. Hoes” video, the Orioles outfield prospect talked about his favorite movie, his dominance in video games and he called his roommate, Jonathan Schoop, a human garbage disposal.

Orioles Turn To Jair Jurrjens To Make Saturday’s Start

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By on May 14th, 2013

Jair JurrjensJair Jurrjens come on down. You’re the next contestant in the Baltimore Orioles starting rotation.

Jurrjens will replace the injured Wei-Yin Chen and make his O’s debut on Saturday according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. He’ll become the Orioles’ tenth starter this season after pitching to a 3.14 ERA in eight starts with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

The 2011 All-Star was a free agent target I hoped the Orioles would take a look at this offseason. Dan Duquette signed him to a one-year, $1.5 million deal on January 24, but after reviewing medical information on his oft-injured right knee, the two sides agreed to a minor league deal with an opt-out set for June 15.

As MASNSports.com’s Roch Kubatko points out, the Orioles can transfer Brian Roberts to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Jurrjens on Saturday. The replaced Wei-Yin Chen’s spot with relief pitcher Alex Burnett.

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