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The list of struggling Orioles in 2010 is nearly as lengthy as their 25-man roster, but few are more noticeable than Adam Jones, the club’s starting center fielder and one of the faces of the franchise. Jones is a key cog in the Oriole’s rebuilding process and after winning his first Gold Glove and appearing in his first All-Star game in 2009, he appeared to be on the path to stardom. However, ...

Dave Trembley’s official role in the Orioles organization is that of manager. However, recently the Orioles offensive struggles have forced Trembley into the role of chemist.  Time and time again Trembley has mixed and moved nearly everyone around in the lineup in an effort to score runs. The Orioles have been held to two runs or less a whopping 16 times and only once did they come away with ...

Although it wasn’t the ideal win, the Orioles will take anything they can get. On Sunday they left Fenway Park with a 7-6 victory in the 10th inning. Miguel Tejada and Rhyne Hughes were responsible for the extra-inning heroics that put the O’s ahead in the 10th and ultimately led them to just their third victory. The Orioles received quality contributions from struggling marquee players Adam Jones, Nick Markakis, and a returning Tejada, ...

After a seemingly endless nine-game slide, the Orioles have added one more notch to the win column and currently sit at the bottom of the AL East standings with a record of 2-11. While Orioles faithful are surely disappointed with the start to the season it’s important to recognize the O’s shining light of hope. Wieters has been steady and Jones and Markakis are poised to rebound, however no single player ...

As usual, the focus of the Orioles' troubles lies on the mound. After falling to the A’s in the series opener on Thursday, manager Dave Trembley expressed during his postgame interview with MASN that he needs stronger performances from his starting pitchers, especially in the first inning. These are more than valid arguments; however, the Orioles are not only struggling on the mound, but at the plate.   Entering Friday night’s game, ...

Before the season began the Orioles new closer Mike Gonzalez was eager to shake off spring training struggles and prove his worth to his new ball club. However, since that time Gonzalez has done nearly everything in his power to give away the position.   Two blown saves in three opportunities and an ERA of 18.00 would shake the confidence of any manager early in the season, but the gravity of blown ...

The 2010 season is underway, and after four games decided by one run, the Orioles begin the season with a 1-3 record. Despite two heartbreaking collapses by Mike Gonzalez, the Orioles have to be reasonably satisfied with their offseason additions. Garrett Atkins is hitting .375 with three RBI through four games, and Miguel Tejada celebrated his homecoming to Camden Yard by going 3-for-5 for four RBI. Matt Wieters has delivered early in ...

The Orioles entered 2010 with a litany of questions facing their pitching staff. After a forgettable 2009, where the Orioles finished in the bottom rung of nearly every major statistical category, the Orioles have placed their faith in a group of promising yet unproven youngsters, a reliable veteran ace, and a closer freshly adorned with a two-year, $17 million contract. Despite holding a 3-2 lead entering the ninth inning on Tuesday night, ...

The Tigers were well on their way to the ALDS last year before a September collapse and an Alexi Casilla single ended their 2009 season and left them on the outside looking in, despite leading the AL Central race for much of the year. No one took it harder than star Miguel Cabrera, who blamed himself for a deflating September. Cabrera was blasted after news spread that he was drunk between ...

The NL East is a division crowded with competitive teams hoping to dethrone the reigning National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies, Braves, and Marlins all won at least 85 games last year. However, it was the New York Mets that many predicted would make a run at the World Series.   It was not to be. The Mets were ravaged with injuries all season. They finished the season with a record ...