5/20Billy-Ball.com: Five-walk pitchers: White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy walked five Angels yesterday. It was the 50th game this season that a pitcher has walked at least...
5/12Ballr: Jake Arrieta In AAA: The Baltimore Orioles got a second start from Freddy Garcia on Thursday night in a 6-2 loss to the Royals, and while the team...
5/8Jays Journal: May 7 Minor League Report: Buffalo Bisons (20-10) Center fielder Anthony Gose stole home and first baseman Luis Jimenez hit a home run as the Buffalo Bisons...
4/21Lasorda's Lair: Save Us Stephen Fife: Stephen Fife (0-0, 0.00) vs. Jake Arrieta (1-0, 5.40) (Update-Chad Billingsley has been placed on the DL with elbow pain, Stephen...
4/21Lasorda's Lair: Save Us Chad Billingsley: Chad Billingsley (1-0, 3.00) vs. Jake Arrieta (1-0, 5.40) Lineup: The Dodgers have now lost six games in a row. After watching...
3/25KC Kingdom: AL East Predictions: Every spring, it is always fun to make pointless and meaningless predictions on the outcome of the upcoming baseball season. Regardless...
12/2Baseball Press: Brian Matusz Matters:
Brian Matusz showed true potential in 2012. (US Presswire)The 2012 season was marked by a couple of unique instances of once...
9/27Rising Apple: Glory Days: R.A. Dickey: This afternoon R.A. Dickey became the sixth Mets pitcher ever to reach the 20-win plateau in a season. So in his honor, today’s...
9/9Bleeding Yankee Blue: IT'S ALIVE!:
Mark Teixeira hurt again, an umpire working the plate who is
likely carrying a bit of a grudge against the Yanks,...
7/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Could trade Jake Arrieta: The Baltimore Orioles could be in position to trade SP Jake Arrieta. 'I think they would move him,' one rival executive said....[+] 'They don't have much choice if they want true upgrades and won't trade their premium guys.' One executive thinks Arrieta might be more effective pitching in relief.
7/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta sent downThe Baltimore Orioles optioned SP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk....[+]The Baltimore Orioles optioned SP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk.
7/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta to work Thursday: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed Monday, July 2, that SP Jake Arrieta will make...[+] the start Thursday, July 5, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
7/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta might work Thursday: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta might make his next scheduled start Thursday, July 5, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim....[+]
6/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta to make start Monday: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (illness) said he will be able to make his scheduled start Monday, June 18, after dealing with...[+] food poisoning Sunday, June 17.
6/17MetsToday.com: Mets Game 67: Loss to Reds: Reds 3 Mets 1 Sweep, get swept. Sweep, get swept. So, does that mean the Mets are due to sweep the Orioles? Mets Game Notes Chris...
6/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta working to simplify: The Baltimore Orioles want SP Jake Arrieta to simplify his arsenal when he pitches. Instead of throwing every type of pitch...[+] he has, the team wants him to tighten his repertoire and go with what is working. Arrieta is also receiving poor run support; B'more has scored just one run while he's pitching in six of his 13 starts.
6/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta earns another start: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed one earned run, seven hits and a walk over seven innings in a win Wednesday, June 13,...[+] against the Pittsburgh Pirates, to snap his personal losing streak. Arrieta also tied a career high with nine strikeouts. Arrieta entered the game without a win in eight starts dating back to May 2. Manager Buck Showalter indicated Arrieta is expected to make his next scheduled start Monday, June 18. 'I don't see why anything he did tonight wouldn't dictate that he wouldn't do that,' Showalter said.
6/13Baseball Musings: Emergency Emergence: Jake Arrieta gets to start for the Orioles after Brian Matusz injures his face with a practice bunt, and holds the Pirates to...
6/13Operation Shutdown: Gameday 61 - Orioles: Pirates (32-28) at Orioles (35-26)7:05 PM ETTV: ROOT SportsOriole Park at Camden Yards - Baltimore, MDStarting PitchersPittsburgh...
6/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta to start Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta will start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, June 13, in place of injured SP Brian Matusz...[+] (nose).
6/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta could be back in rotation: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta could go back into the rotation if SP Brian Matusz (nose) needs to miss a start or go on the...[+] disabled list after bunting a ball into his nose. RP Miguel Gonzalez is another option to enter the rotation. Gonzalez will start for Triple-A Norfolk Wednesday, June 13.
6/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta to be used out of bullpen: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said SP Jake Arrieta will be used as a reliever after the team recalled SP Tommy Hunter....[+]
6/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta expected to be sent downThe Baltimore Orioles are expected to option SP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk....[+]The Baltimore Orioles are expected to option SP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk.
6/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Not speculating about Jake Arrieta's future: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed nine earned runs and 11 hits in just four innings in a loss Friday, June 8, against...[+] the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Buck Showalter did not want to speculate on Arrieta's future. Arrieta admitted to reporters after the game that he is 'lost' right now.
6/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | No starter for Saturday: The Baltimore Orioles haven't decided on a starter for Saturday, June 9, but it won't be SP Zach Britton (shoulder). Manager Buck...[+] Showalter mentioned using a number of relievers for the start. SP Jake Arrieta will start Friday, June 8.
6/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta will make next startBaltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta will make his next scheduled start....[+]Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta will make his next scheduled start.
6/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta trying to stay positive: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed four earned runs, two hits and four walks over 4 2/3 innings in a loss Sunday, June...[+] 3, against the Tampa Bay Rays. It is Arrieta's third straight poor outing, but he remains positive. 'I'm not pitching well right now,' Arrieta said. 'I'm struggling. There's no doubt about that. But I've had several games this year where it's obvious that I can pitch consistently at this level, so I think the staff is probably frustrated because they see that type of stuff and then they see three outings where I'm out in the fifth inning.'
6/3Baseball Musings: Upton Up Top: B.J. Upton delivered a big double as the Rays take first place in the AL East with an 8-4 win over the Orioles: Upton gave the...
5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta matches career high in Ks: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed one earned run, six hits and one walk while matching a career-high in strikeouts with...[+] nine Friday, May 18, against the Washington Nationals. He threw 66 of his 103 pitches for strikes in the quality start and no-decision.
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta gets knocked around: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed seven runs and a career-high 10 hits in just 3 2/3 innings in a loss Sunday, May 13,...[+] against the Tampa Bay Rays. He also walked two and struck out six batters. 'I think I need to relax a little bit and trust myself, because I'm more than capable of making good pitches when I need to get guys out,' Arrieta said.
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta dominates: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed five hits and no walks while fanning nine batters in eight shutout innings to beat the...[+] New York Yankees Wednesday, May 2.
4/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta suffers loss Friday: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (1-2) allowed four runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Oakland Athletics Friday,...[+] April 27, with two walks and three strikeouts.
4/21Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Saturday offers a bevy of bodacious pitching matchups, but only one Blake Beavan. The Marlins and Nationals get the day started...
4/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta decent in no-decision: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed four runs - two earned - and seven hits over 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision Monday,...[+] April 16, against the Chicago White Sox. He also struck out seven batters in the 114-pitch quality start.
4/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta to pitch Monday: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta will start Monday, April 16, against the Chicago White Sox, and he will be in line for two starts...[+] in the upcoming week.
4/9Yankees Fans Unite: Travel Day: Opening week of the 2012 MLB season is in the books and it certainly didn’t disappoint. There were brooms, walkoffs, comebacks,...
4/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta shines in season debut: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta tossed seven scoreless innings to defeat the Minnesota Twins in his opening day start Friday,...[+] April 6. He gave up just two hits while walking two and striking out four in the 97-pitch effort.
4/6Baseball Musings: Orioles Win: The Twins launched a late rally, but their two runs in the ninth were not enough as the Orioles take opening day 4-2. Jake Arrieta...
3/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta still throwing well: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta looked good in his latest Grapefruit League start Wednesday, March 14, and he was consistently...[+] hitting 95 mph with his fastball. He was charged with four runs and five hits in the outing, with all of the damage coming in the second inning. He walked one and struck out four in 2 2/3 innings.
3/9Baseball Musings: Spurred to Heat: Jake Arrieta hit 97 on the radar gun today, seven months after the removal of a bone spur: “I’m very happy,”...
3/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta hits 97: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta tossed two scoreless innings in a spring game Friday, March 9, giving up no hits while walking...[+] one and striking out one. He did not allow a ball out of the infield and his fastball topped out at 97 mph multiple times. He threw 17 of his 24 pitches for strikes.
3/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta feels great: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (elbow) said he is feeling great this spring after having bone spurs removed from his right...[+] elbow seven months ago. 'I'm very happy,' Arrieta said. 'That's really the best I've felt, not only this year in spring training, but I think in my professional career altogether. Free and easy, not much effort, and the results were as expected. And I'm still getting stronger. A very good sign today.'
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta to start March 9: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta will make the start in Grapefruit League action Friday, March 9, against the Tampa Bay Rays....[+]
2/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta pain-free: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (elbow) is throwing pain-free after having surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow last...[+] year. 'There's no tightness, no soreness, no pain or discomfort,' said Arrieta, who went 10-8 with a 5.05 ERA last season before being shut down in early August. 'I was telling some guys this is the first time since I can remember that I haven't needed to go to the training room for an hour, two hours before the workout just to be able to get through the day. So, that's a good feeling.' He has tweaked his delivery, too, getting in more of a straight line to the plate, which should improve his command. Arrieta is expected to be a part of the starting rotation, and he could start on opening day.
2/23Fragile Freddy's: Playing With Numbers: A few years ago I rolled out a little junk stat I called “Win Opportunity Percentage.” The basic idea behind this was...
2/17Baseball Reality Tour: AL East Notes: We shared our droning on the NL East a couple of weeks ago. Springing forth in spite of a remarkable lack of creativity,...
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta right on schedule: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said SP Jake Arrieta (elbow) threw twice this week and is 'right where he needs to be'...[+] after having surgery on his elbow last year.
1/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta expects to be ready for spring training: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (elbow) threw to a catcher for the first time since having surgery to remove bone spurs from...[+] his right elbow Monday, Jan. 16, and he expects to be 100 percent healthy in time for spring training. He has been playing consistent long toss and has done a few flat-ground sessions. Arrieta threw all fastballs from a makeshift mound. 'I definitely gained some mobility, but I don't feel any instability in my elbow,' Arrieta said. 'Everything feels solid, and a lot of that is attributed to the rehab, the strength and conditioning I did - just trying to stay on top of things. I wanted to work as hard as I could with the rehab to leave no room for setbacks.'
11/25Baseball Reality Tour: AL East Notes: We shared our droning on the NL East a couple of weeks ago. Springing forth in spite of a remarkable lack of creativity,...
6/21Raise the Jolly Roger: Another flashback: On a night that the Pirates were supposed to relive some memories against the team they defeated in the 1971 World Series, they...
6/14B-R Blog: Some overrated players in 2011: Here are a few quick lists of some players who might be overrated so far in 2011. First, a few pitchers who have ERA+ values over...
6/10Baseball Musings: Arrieta No-No: Jake Arrieta just completed the fifth inning against the Rays, and the Orioles starter has not allowed a hit. He walked two, but...
5/31MLB Dirt: Boxscore: Game 53: Well, sorry for the blog being so empty over the past few days. But I’ve enjoyed my weekend and the time with my family....
5/30Baseball Reality Tour: Looking for Arms: Sorry we've been silent all week over here. Last weekend, I started a research exercise on players by age yet have gaps in the...
5/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta expected to make next start: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (leg) is expected to make his next scheduled start Saturday, June 4, against the Toronto Blue...[+] Jays. He was hit on the left leg by a comebacker in his start Monday, May 30, against the Seattle Mariners. Arrieta allowed four earned runs, four hits and four walks in just 2 1/3 innings in the loss before departing.
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta improves to 6-2: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed two earned runs, five hits and three walks over six innings in a win Wednesday, May...[+] 25, against the Kansas City Royals. He also struck out seven batters in the 106-pitch quality start. Arrieta actually ended up throwing 46 pitches in the first two frames, so it didn't look like he would go too deep. 'Stuff-wise, he was good,' manager Buck Showalter said. 'He just gets out of sorts some and loses command for a while. He's fortunate to get through six innings.'
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brad Bergesen to be skipped : Baltimore Orioles SP Brad Bergesen's spot in the rotation will be skipped this week with the team having an off day Monday, May...[+] 23. SPs Zach Britton, Jake Arrieta and Jeremy Guthrie will start against the Kansas City Royals.
5/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta roughed up: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed six earned runs, six hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings in a loss Friday, May 20,...[+] against the Washington Nationals. He also struck out three batters in the 91-pitch outing.
5/19Pitchers Hit Eighth: Inter-League Ploy: If you haven’t noticed, the Cardinals are in the middle of a stretch during which they play 16 games in 16 days. That...
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta quiets Tampa bats: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed two earned runs, four hits and three walks over six innings in a win Sunday, May 15,...[+] against the Tampa Bay Rays. He also struck out seven batters in the 103-pitch quality start. 'Overall, it was good up until the sixth inning. I kind of took myself out of the game with those two walks,' Arrieta said.
5/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta solid in no-decision: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed two earned runs, four hits and three walks over six innings in a no-decision Tuesday,...[+] May 10, against the Seattle Mariners. He also struck out six batters in the 103-pitch quality start, managing to get just 54 pitches over for strikes.
5/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Rotation set for Seattle series: The Baltimore Orioles rotation will have everyone stay on turn, as SPs Jake Arrieta will pitch Tuesday, May 10, Chris Tillman...[+] will start Wednesday, May 11, and SP Zach Britton will work Thursday, May 12, against the Seattle Mariners. There was some thought to shuffling things up with a scheduled off day Monday, May 9.
5/8Baseball Happenings: Sunday Notes: First things first, congratulations to Justin Verlander on becoming the 28th pitcher to hurl more than one no hitter in his career. ...
5/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta goes seven strong: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed one run and three hits over seven innings Wednesday, May 4, against the Kansas City...[+] Royals, picking up a win to move to 4-1. Arrieta also struck out eight batters in the 105-pitch quality start.
4/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta leaves game with sore hip: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (hip) was pulled from the game after only five innings Friday, April 29, because of right hip...[+] soreness. However, he said after the game that the injury was not serious. 'I wanted to stay in but they made the call,' Arrieta said.
4/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta gets the win: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed three runs on five hits over five innings against the Chicago White Sox Friday, April...[+] 29. He walked and struck out two apiece.
4/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Chris Tillman being skipped: Baltimore Orioles SP Chris Tillman's (groin) scheduled start for Saturday, April 23, will be skipped after the team's game was...[+] rained out Friday, April 22, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. SP Brad Bergesen will start Saturday and SP Jake Arrieta will pitch Sunday, April 24. Tillman has been dealing with some groin soreness, which is another reason to push him back.
4/19Baseball Musings: Shutout Tuesday: The Brewers, Orioles and Marlins all pitched shutouts in their game Tuesdays, each stomping the competition. Milwaukee downed...
4/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta outstanding in win: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed four hits and three walks in six scoreless innings in a win Tuesday, April 19, against...[+] the Minnesota Twins, reports The Associated Press. Arrieta broke three bats in the start.
4/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta went away from fastball: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta went away from his fastball when he was roughed up by the New York Yankees Thursday, April 14,...[+] according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. 'Just being aggressive with my fastball and not getting to the offspeed before I needed to,' said Arrieta of the key to his outing. 'I think that's what I did in that third inning against Texas, just throwing offspeed pitches for no reason. I got to be aggressive with my fastball. I have a good one.'
4/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta might stay on turn: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter will have to shake up his rotation after a rainout Tuesday, April 12, but it appears...[+] SP Jake Arrieta might stay on turn to work Thursday, April 14, against the New York Yankees, reports Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun.
4/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Wednesday's starter yet to be decided: Baltimore Orioles SP Chris Tillman will start against the New York Yankees Tuesday, April 12, and SP Jake Arrieta will start against...[+] New York Thursday, April 14, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Wednesday's starter will either be P Chris Jakubauskas, who will be pitching on three days' rest, or SP Brad Bergesen, who was recently optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. If Bergesen is recalled, he would have to use the 25-man roster spot that will open up when SS J.J. Hardy (oblique) is officially placed on the 15-day disabled list, because he was optioned to the minors within the last 10 days. However, the Orioles would prefer that Bergesen get back on track in the minors.
4/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta slammed by the Rangers: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed eight earned runs, six hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings in the second game of a doubleheader...[+] Saturday, April 9, against the Texas Rangers. The good news is that he struck out five batters, but the bad news is he served up two home runs and his ERA sits at 8.68 after two outings.
4/9Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Phillies and Braves continue their series with Roy Oswalt taking on Bradnon Beachy. Oswalt pitched poorly in Atlanta during...
4/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta to start in doubleheader: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta will make the start in the second game of the doubleheader Saturday, April 9, against the Texas...[+] Rangers, reports Roch Kubatko, of MASNSports.com.
4/6B-R Blog: The Orioles’ great start: In their first 4 games this season, the Orioles haven't allowed more than 1 run in any game: Rk Gm# Date Tm Opp R RA Inn W-L Rank...
4/4Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The Braves travel to Milwaukee for the Brewers season opener as Brandon Beachy takes on Chris Narveson. I’m looking forward...
3/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta uneven in Thursday outing: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed three home runs in 5 1/3 innings of work Thursday, March 24, according to Dan Connolly...[+] of The Baltimore Sun.
3/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jeremy Guthrie to start opener : Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said SP Jeremy Guthrie will be the team's Opening Day starter against the Tampa Bay Rays,...[+] according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. The team will start the year with a four-man rotation that will also consist of SPs Brian Matusz and Jake Arrieta. SPs Brad Bergesen, Chris Tillman, Zach Britton and Ryan Drese are competing for the fourth spot, with Bergesen and Tillman the front-runners.
3/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta pleased with Monday outing: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta was pleased that he did not allow a single walk in the team's spring game Monday, March 14,...[+] while giving up two earned runs and striking out six in four innings, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. 'I thought it was a really positive outing. A ton of strikes,' said Arrieta, whose ERA is at 4.00 in nine innings. 'I felt comfortable with all my pitches. My depth on the breaking ball was very good, same thing with the slider. My changeup is coming along. I don't think I could be happier with the progress up to this point.'
3/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Competition for rotation heating up: The Baltimore Orioles have two spots in their rotation up for grabs with SPs Jeremy Guthrie, Brian Matusz and Brad Bergesen likely...[+] to fill out the top three spots, according to The Baltimore Sun's Matt Vensel. SP Jake Arrieta is the front-runner for the fourth spot. SPs Justin Duchscherer and Chris Tillman are the favorites for the last spot, but Ps Ryan Drese, Zach Britton and Rick VandenHurk are also in the mix.
3/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | 22 players signed: The Baltimore Orioles have unilaterally renewed the contracts of 22 players for the 2011 season, according to The Sports Network....[+] SP Jake Arrieta and C Matt Wieters were renewed, along with IF's Robert Andino, Josh Bell, Pedro Florimon, Luis Lebron, Joe Mahoney and Brandon Snyder; OF's Matt Angle and Nolan Reimold; P's Brad Bergesen, Jason Berken, Zach Britton, Brandon Erbe, Troy Patton, Adrian Rosario, Alfredo Simon, Chorye Spoone, Chris Tillman, Rick VandenHurk and Pedro Viola; and C's Jake Fox and Craig Tatum.
News -- February 2011
2/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta impressing: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta has impressed with his revitalized demeanor on the mound this spring, according to The Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. 'I think his presence on the mound got better,' manager Buck Showalter said. 'You could see it today. There were three guys throwing and (pitching coach Mark Connor) was not standing behind Arrieta. You could see a pitcher looking over there (like), 'Why isn't he over here watching me throw?' He doesn't give a (damn). There is a professional comfort there. It seems like he's comfortable in his skin. He's got a healthy respect for what he's going to be asked to do if he makes our club.'
2/15Mastersball.com: Yay for Jeremy Guthrie: Jeremy Guthrie avoided arbitration and signed a nice $5.75 million deal with the Orioles yesterday.
According to Guthrie, the...
2/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Last two rotation spots up for grabs: Baltimore Orioles SP Brian Bergesen is expected to win the No. 4 spot in the team's starting rotation behind SPs Jeremy Guthrie,...[+] Brian Matusz and Justin Duchscherer, according to Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun. SPs Jake Arrieta and Chris Tillman will likely battle for the No. 5 spot, with Zach Britton, Ryan Drese and Rick VandenHurk also expected to get an opportunity to compete.
1/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta not worried about bone spur: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (elbow) began playing catch and preparing for the season a couple of weeks earlier than usual...[+] and said he isn't concerned with the bone spur in his right elbow, The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec and Dan Connolly report. I think that whole thing was kind of blown a little bit out of proportion,' said Arrieta. 'I know some people have my health as a concern with that bone spur. It's been there for a long time. It kind of flared up for that one outing and then went away. It's really not an issue. I'm completely healthy, feeling good and I'm ready to go.'
9/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta decides against surgery: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (elbow) has decided not to have surgery for a bone spur near his right elbow after getting a...[+] second opinion from Dr. Lewis Yocum, according to The Associated Press' Fred Goodall.
9/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta may not have surgery: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (elbow), who was planning on having surgery to remove a bone spur in his right elbow, is now...[+] leaning against having surgery, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Arrieta is seeking a second opinion.
9/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta will make another start: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta will make one more start early next week before being shut down, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli...[+] reports.
9/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta could be shut down: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said there is a 50-50 chance that the team will shut down SP Jake Arrieta before the...[+] end of the season, according to The Associated Press.
9/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta shuts out Toronto for six innings: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed four hits over six shutout innings Tuesday, Sept. 14, in an 11-3 win over the Toronto...[+] Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press' David Ginsburg.
9/14Baseball Musings: The Quality Continues: The Orioles get another quality start as Jake Arrieta pitches six shutout innings as Baltimore defeats Toronto 11-3. Adam Jones...
9/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta likely to be shut down: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta, who is 16 2/3 innings above his previous career high of 150 2/3 innings, is not expected to...[+] receive more than two starts this year, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
9/7Baseball Musings: Hits Fall In: CC Sabathia did a lot of things right in his quest for a 20th win. He threw strikes, walking one batter and striking out five....
9/7Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: CC Sabathia goes for his 20th win of the season as the Yankee host Baltimore and Jake Arrieta. Unlike the other Orioles starts,...
8/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta yields four runs in four innings: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (4-6) lasted just four innings for the Orioles Thursday, Aug. 26, yielding four runs and seven...[+] hits in an 8-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox. According to Associated Press reporter Jay Cohen, Arrieta is 0-3 with a 4.32 ERA in his last three starts.
8/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta loses Friday: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (4-5) gave up two runs and eight hits in 6 2/3 innings Friday, Aug. 20, in a 2-0 loss to the...[+] Texas Rangers, according to The Associated Press' David Ginsburg.
8/20Baseball Musings: Two Close Shutouts: Jason Marquis pitched one of his better games of the season, holding the Phillies to one run over five innings. Unfortunately,...
8/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta falls in Sunday start: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta (4-4) gave up three runs and six hits over six innings of work Sunday, Aug. 15, in a 3-2 loss...[+] to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press.
8/5Baseball Musings: Three Bucks: The Orioles go 3-0 under Buck Showalter with a 5-4 win over the Angels. Jake Arrieta, who walked 33 batters in 52 2/3 innings...
7/20Baseball Musings: Crawford Beltre’d: Carl Crawford should get some sympathy from Adrian Beltre: Crawford reached on a fielder’s choice in the top of the first...
7/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Second-half rotation set: Baltimore Orioles SP Brad Bergesen will start the team's first game of the second half of the season, followed by SPs Jeremy Guthrie,...[+] Brian Matusz, Chris Tillman and Jake Arrieta, according to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko.
7/7Baseball Musings: Tigers Keep Pace: The Detroit Tigers keep their lead over the Twins with a 7-5 win over the Orioles in 11 innings. Baltimore blew a 4-1 and 5-3...
6/20Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: The AL East dominates the games of day, starting with former AL Central rivals Johan Santana and CC Sabathia battling at Yankee...
6/16Baseball Musings: Jake and the Skinny ERA: Jake Arrieta is providing some hope in a disastrous season for the Orioles. He lasted seven innings in his second start, allowing...
6/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta wins again: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed a run on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts over seven innings to beat the...[+] San Francisco Giants Tuesday, June 15, The Associated Press. He has won both of his first two major-league starts.
6/11My Pinstripes: Every O Has His Day: Sometimes you just have to give credit where credit is due. That was the case when the Yankees lost for just their second time...
6/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jake Arrieta wins major league debut: Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta won his major league debut against the New York Yankees Thursday, June 10, by pitching six innings...[+] of four-hit baseball, according to The Associated Press. He gave up three runs while striking out six and walking four (two intentional) in the game.