Donald Corey Patterson

Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: August 13, 1979 in Atlanta, GA
High School: Harrison HS (Kennesaw, GA)
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1998 amateur draft.
Signed September 18, 1998. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 18, 2000 (Age 21)   vs. MIL 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Cubs/Orioles/Reds/BlueJays/Cardinals/... 2000-2011
2013 Contract Status: Free Agent (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 9.083, Free Agent: 2013 [*], Agents: Scott Boras [*]
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• 6/11 SOX & Dawgs: Morning Red Sox Delight - 6/11: After extending their winning streak to seven games last night, the Boston Red Sox look to take their second straight game from...
• 6/11 SOX & Dawgs: Morning Red Sox Delight - 6/11: After extending their winning streak to seven games last night, the Boston Red Sox look to take their second straight game from...
• 6/10 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/10: After sweeping the team from the Bronx for a second time this season, the Boston Red Sox head north of the border to take on...
• 6/10 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 6/10: After sweeping the team from the Bronx for a second time this season, the Boston Red Sox head north of the border to take on...
• 6/10 COSFBA: Playing the Name Game: This edition of "Playing the Name Game" takes another look at player comparisons without knowing their names. Name recognition...
• 6/6 Obstructed View: Cubs first round picks since 1991: Since the MLB Draft begins tonight, I figured it was a good time to look back through who the Cubs had drafted over the years...
• 6/5 Baseball Moves: Week 10 – Waiver Mavens, Gee, Jay, Here to Stay?: Batters Corey Patterson, Toronto Blue Jays (LF, CF, OF) owned in 32% of Yahoo! Leagues. He’s sure making a case to be owned...
• 6/3 COSFBA: Waiver Saviors: Small Sample Size: When looking for players available on your league's waiver wire, what sorting options do you prefer to use? Last seven days? Fourteen...

• 5/31 MLB Fantasy Recon: Help At Shortstop?: Asdrubal Cabrera (SS Cleveland Indians) The Asdrubal parade will be over soon. He’s putting up unsustainable power...
• 5/31 B-R Blog: “Clutch” Since 1996: A list for discussion purposes: It's all active players with at least 1,000 games played between 1996 and 2011 (to date). And,...
• 5/29 Baseball Musings: Rant Doesn’t Work: The White Sox responded to Ozzie Guillen’s latest rant by getting blown out by the Blue Jays 13-4. Corey Patterson had another...
• 5/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson pick up four hits: Toronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson went 4-for-5 with three RBIs against the Chicago White Sox Sunday. May 29. Patterson has...[+] nine hits in his last two games.
• 5/28 B-R Blog: Sign of the apocalypse: Corey Patterson is raking: Corey Patterson had a 5-hit day today (albeit in 7 plate appearances). He's has 2 previous 5-hit games in his career: Rk Date...
• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson has career-high five hits: Toronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson hit a game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the 14th inning Saturday, May 28, against...[+] the Chicago White Sox. Patterson finished with a career-high five hits in seven at-bats, and he came across to score four times.
• 5/28 The "Mc" Effect: Happy 7th Birthday, Garrett Mackowiak!: May 28, 2004. The Pittsburgh Pirates were hosting the Chicago Cubs in a day-night doubleheader. Kip Wells took the hill for the...
• 5/25 B-R Blog: Tuesdays with More E’s (Wrap-up of Tuesday’s games): (Bear with us as John Autin comes online as a blogger. This is his wrap of yesterday's games.) Sorry about the headline. I foolishly...
• 5/25 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 48: Blue Jays 3, Yankees 7: On Tuesday, the Yankees waited for the late innings to score most of their runs, but on Wednesday they scored early and often. ...
• 5/25 Stealing First Base: Yankees vs. Blue Jays Game 48 -2011: Starting Lineups BLUE JAYS (24-24) Yunel Escobar SS Corey Patterson LF Jose Bautista RF Juan Rivera 1B Jose Molina C Aaron Hill...
• 5/24 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 47: Blue Jays 4, Yankees 5: With a slim lead in the AL East, the Yankees looked to rebound over their loss on Monday.  It looked like one bad inning was...
• 5/24 Stealing First Base: Yankees vs. Blue Jays Game 47 -2011: Starting Lineups Toronto Blue Jays Yunel Escobar SS Corey Patterson LF Jose Bautista RF Juan Rivera 1B J.P. Arencibia C Aaron...
• 5/24 Stealing First Base: Bautista and Arencibia lead Blue Jays over Yankees: By HOWIE RUMBERG, AP Sports Writer NEW YORK – J.P. Arencibia hit a three-run double in a five-run sixth inning and Jose Bautista...
• 5/23 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 46: Blue Jays 7, Yankees 3: The Yankees had a dramatic come-from-behind win Sunday afternoon to take the Subway Series from the Mets, and they needed...
• 5/23 Stealing First Base: Yankees vs. Blue Jays Game 46 -2011: Toronto Blue Jays Rajai Davis CF Corey Patterson LF Jose Bautista RF Yunel Escobar SS Juan Rivera 1B Aaron Hill 2B Eric Thames...
• 5/23 Roto Think Tank: A.L. FAAB Log: May 23, 2011: Eric Thames $12. Other bids: $12, $6, $6, $4, $3.I wrote about Thames on Friday. He has been facing RHP only for the Jays...
• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson's hit streak snapped: Toronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson was hitless in four at-bats Saturday, May 21, against the Houston Astros, snapping a career-high...[+] tying 11-game hit streak.
• 5/21 MLB Fantasy Recon: Waiver Wire Adds - Under 30% Owned Specials @ COSFBA: Patterson is deceptively goodDaniel Aubain's been hitting it hard over at COSFBA lately, one of the great things about his waiver...
• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson picks up 1,000th career hit: Toronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson went 1-for-3 with a walk and strikeout Friday, May 20, against the Houston Astros. The hit...[+] was the 1,000th of his career, and it also extended his hitting streak to 11 games, matching a career high.
• 5/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson extends hit streak to 10 gamesToronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson extended his hitting streak to 10 games Thursday, May 19, against the Tampa Bay Rays....[+] Toronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson extended his hitting streak to 10 games Thursday, May 19, against the Tampa Bay Rays.
• 5/19 COSFBA: Waiver Saviors: May 19th, 2011: Waiver Saviors is a regular feature on COSFBA looking for players available in a majority of leagues (ESPN and/or Yahoo!) who...
• 5/19 The Process Report: Daily Process: Bullpen Locks Down Rays Victory: The Rays put up three runs in the second inning by using some unconventional tactics. Tampa Bay scored on the strength of two...
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Trio extend hitting streaks to eight games: Toronto Blue Jays SS Yunel Escobar and OFs Jose Bautista and Corey Patterson each had at least one hit to extend their hitting...[+] streaks to eight games Monday, May 16, against the Detroit Tigers.
• 5/11 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/11: Before heading into a much needed day off, The Boston Red Sox will look to escape Canada with a win tonight as they take on...
• 5/11 DC Pro Sports Report: Scott Podsednik Released by the Las Vegas 51s: The oddest transaction of the 2011 season just took place, as the Jays have released Las Vegas 51s veteran outfielder Scott Podsednik...
• 5/11 BoSox Injection: Scott Podsednik Released by the Las Vegas 51s: The oddest transaction of the 2011 season just took place, as the Jays have released Las Vegas 51s veteran outfielder Scott Podsednik...
• 5/11 MLBTradeRumors: Blue Jays Release Scott Podsednik: The Blue Jays released Scott Podsednik, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca (on Twitter). The transactions page for the...
• 5/11 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/11: Before heading into a much needed day off, The Boston Red Sox will look to escape Canada with a win tonight as they take on...
• 5/11 Baseball Happenings: Game 36 Recap: BOS – 010 120 011 0 – 6 – 16 – 0 TOR – 300 011 010 1 – 7 – 9 – 2 Once again the Sox failed to reach the .500 mark. ...
• 5/10 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/10: After a walkoff win last night, the Boston Red Sox headed north of the border as they'll take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a...
• 5/10 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/10: After a walkoff win last night, the Boston Red Sox headed north of the border as they'll take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a...
• 5/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Rajai Davis to stay in right: Toronto Blue Jays OF Rajai Davis will stay in right field with OF Jose Bautista (neck) sidelined with neck spasms. However, OF...[+] Corey Patterson, who has been playing center field, will likely be the odd-man out when Bautista returns to the lineup.
• 5/3 Baseball Reality Tour: Streaming Pickups: One of the things we've been trying to do a lot around here is differentiate this space by trying different things. Well, let...

• 4/28 Nolan Writin': Toronto Blue Jays (11-13) at Texas Rangers (15-9) Finale Preview: Sorry for missing the preview yesterday for the game – maybe it was good luck since they won thanks to Mitch Moreland‘s...
• 4/28 Chicken Fried Baseball: O’Crap: I was working out of a call center in the Philippines for the last two weeks, so my blog posts have been infrequent, and the...
• 4/26 Nolan Writin': Toronto Blue Jays (10-12) at Texas Rangers (14-8) Game 2 Preview: The Rangers weren’t able to hold off the Blue Jays last night but tonight is another night and is the night for the second...
• 4/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Three find the seats: Toronto Blue Jays 3B Jose Bautista, OF Corey Patterson and OF Juan Rivera each homered against the Texas Rangers Monday, April...[+] 25. Patterson’s was a three-run shot, Rivera’s came with a man on base and Bautista hit one immediately after Patterson.
• 4/25 Baseball Musings: Jays Power: Corey Patterson and Jose Bautista just hit back-to-back home runs to take the Blue Jays/Rangers game from a scoreless tie to a...
• 4/25 Nolan Writin': Toronto Blue Jays (9-12) at Texas Rangers (14-7) Preview Game 1: The Texas Rangers ended up making a sweep of their last three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, which ended last night....
• 4/25 MLBTradeRumors: Center Field Options For The Nationals: Six days ago, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reported that the Nationals are searching for a center field upgrade.  They haven't...
• 4/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson batting leadoff Sunday: OF Corey Patterson is hitting leadoff, with SS Yunel Escobar batting second against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, April 24, according...[+] to Richard Griffin of The Toronto Star. OF Juan Rivera is serving as the designated hitter.
• 4/23 The Process Report: Daily Process: David Price Goes Eight Again: David Price went eight innings against the White Sox and managed to do the same against the Blue Jays. Although a spotty ninth...
• 4/22 Obstructed View: Should Brett Jackson be starting for the Cubs?: Brett Jackson was the Cubs first round pick in 2009 and the 31st pick overall. It was the first time that I could remember that...
• 4/20 My Pinstripes: Jays Mightier Than The Pen: Blue Jays left fielder Travis Snider stepped to the plate in the 10th inning last night mired in a 4-40 slump and had struck...
• 4/20 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 15: Yankees 5, Blue Jays 6: The Yankees headed north of the border this week, kicking off a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. A.J. Burnett did what...
• 4/19 MLBTradeRumors: 2012 Contract Issues: Toronto Blue Jays: The Blue Jays are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series. Eligible For Free Agency (6) The Jays seemingly took Juan...
• 4/18 SOX & Dawgs: Morning Red Sox Delight - 4/18: Before heading to the left coast, the Boston Red Sox look to make it three-straight wins over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series...
• 4/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Aggressive on the bases: The Toronto Blue Jays have been very aggressive on the base paths early this season, and OF Corey Patterson has had the green...[+] light to steal on his own, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chrisholm. Patterson has two stolen bases in six games this year.
• 4/18 Baseball Musings: Drew Triples: Terry Francona moves J.D. Drew into the lead-off slot, and Drew responds with a triple in the bottom of the first. It was Drew’s...
• 4/18 SOX & Dawgs: Morning Red Sox Delight - 4/18: Before heading to the left coast, the Boston Red Sox look to make it three-straight wins over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series...
• 4/17 SOX & Dawgs: Late Morning Red Sox Delight - 4/17: After taking game two of a scheduled four-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox look to make it two in-a-row...
• 4/17 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/17: Guess who made another appearance at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon for the Boston Red Sox. I'll give you a hint. It wasn't...
• 4/17 SOX & Dawgs: Late Morning Red Sox Delight - 4/17: After taking game two of a scheduled four-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox look to make it two in-a-row...
• 4/17 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/17: Guess who made another appearance at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon for the Boston Red Sox. I'll give you a hint. It wasn't...
• 4/16 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/15: After having the last two days off, one due to a rainout, the Boston Red Sox will get back on the diamond tonight when they...
• 4/16 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/16: Apparently the two days off did nothing for the Boston Red Sox as they were roughed up last night in a 7-6 loss to the Toronto...
• 4/16 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/16: Apparently the two days off did nothing for the Boston Red Sox as they were roughed up last night in a 7-6 loss to the Toronto...
• 4/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson drives in a pair: Toronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson went 1-for-5 with a two-run triple Friday, April 15, against the Boston Red Sox, reports...[+] The Associated Press. He has six RBIs in four games since coming off the 15-day disabled list.
• 4/15 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/15: After having the last two days off, one due to a rainout, the Boston Red Sox will get back on the diamond tonight when they...
• 4/15 MLB Fantasy Recon: Waiver Wire Pickups from FB Tools: No league is deep enough to hold Corey PattersonFB Tools is quickly gaining credibility, last week they offered us Sam Fuld and...
• 4/14 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Rafael Furcal's injury boosts Gwynn's value. (AP)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the radar" fantasy...
• 4/12 Baseball Press: Clinical Notes - Zimmerman Sidelined, Peavy Update: The Nationals' lineup takes a big hit with Zimmerman out. (Getty)Fantasy owners have been hit hard and early with the injury...
• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson starts in center: Toronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson got his first start of the season in center field Monday, April 11. He takes the place of...[+] injured OF Rajai Davis (ankle), according to The Associated Press.
• 4/11 MLBTradeRumors: Blue Jays Sign Dewayne Wise: The Blue Jays signed Dewayne Wise to a minor league deal, according to Richard Griffin of the Toronto Star (on Twitter). The...
• 4/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Rajai Davis expected to miss a few days: Toronto Blue Jays OF Rajai Davis (ankle) is expected to miss the next couple days after aggravating his right ankle injury Sunday,...[+] April 10, according to MLB.com's Gregor Chrisholm. The team is optimistic that he will not need to go on the disabled list. OF Corey Patterson is likely to take over in center field.
• 4/6 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Toronto Blue Jays: The Blue Jays are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League Signings Jon Rauch, RP: one year, $3.75MM.  Includes...

• 3/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson placed on 15-day DL: The Toronto Blue Jays placed OF Corey Patterson (head) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, March 31, due to a head...[+] injury, reports David Singh, of MLB.com. 'Patterson is dealing with a head contusion, versus a certified concussion, so that is the line of the sand, so to speak, if you have the ability to put a player on the seven-day DL or the 15-day DL,' manager John Farrell said.
• 3/30 B-R Blog: On Base 4+ Times In Game 1 – Three Times Or More: Since 1919, how many batters have reached base 4+ times in his team's first game of the season, three times or more in his career?...
• 3/29 Through The Fence Baseball: 2011 Pre-Season Preview: AL East – Baltimore Orioles: Orioles RF Nick Markakis Baltimore Orioles (2010 record: 66-96) Two words: Buck Showalter. His hiring has meant instant credibility...
• 3/26 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Bullpen Competition Down to Four: If your name was Alfredo Aceves, Matt Albers, Hideki Okajima or Dennys Reyes, it was a good day for you at City of Palms Park...
• 3/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Corey Patterson hit on the helmet: Toronto Blue Jays OF Corey Patterson (head) was hit in the batting helmet and was forced to a Grapefruit League game Friday, March...[+] 25, reports Gordon Edes, of ESPNBoston.com. Patterson was helped off the field with some assistance.
• 3/25 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox Bullpen Competition Down to Four: If your name was Alfredo Aceves, Matt Albers, Hideki Okajima or Dennys Reyes, it was a good day for you at City of Palms Park...
• 3/9 YankeeAnalysts.com: An Excercise in Attrition and Time: When we here at TYA started discussing our nightly trivia questions and sources from which we could pull questions. I mentioned...
• 3/9 B-R Blog: Opening Day 4-hit games: Here are the fellas to have at least 4 hits in his team's first game of the year, going back the last 10 seasons: Rk Player Date...
• 3/7 Buccos Buzz: McDonald Not Impressive, Pirates Cut Four Players: The Pittsburgh Pirates were shut out by the Toronto Blue Jays today. The game was televised on FSN, and the final score was 5-0....
• 3/1 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles are next in our Offseason In Review series. Major League/International Signings Kevin Gregg, RP: two years,...

• 2/28 My Pinstripes: FullCountPitch - Band of Brothers: There have been many brother tandems that have played in the Major Leagues over the years, but there have been few that have jointly...
• 2/25 Cubs Stats: Tyler Colvin is Not Great (Yet): I present, for your viewing pleasure, two players -- one being Tyler Colvin: Player (Age) Tm PA HR SB CS ...
• 2/18 YankeeAnalysts.com: A Look at the 2011 Toronto Blue Jays: In 2010 the Toronto Blue Jays did not actually hit 397 home runs against the Yankees, while using a starting rotation composed...
• 2/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Mike McCoy, Corey Patterson get company: Toronto Blue Jays SS Mike McCoy and OF Corey Patterson will be battling newly signed OF Scott Podsednik for two of the final bench...[+] spots during Spring Training, reports Gregor Chisholm, of MLB.com.
• 2/15 Cubs Stats: So maybe the Cubs AREN'T Drafting Too Well: It seems every winter comes with its prospect attrition study. Well, the fine folks at Royal Review just finished one -- which...
• 2/13 Call to the Pen: Breaking Down the Non-Roster Invitees: Toronto Blue Jays: After an extremely active offseason, the Blue Jays are more set than most teams entering Spring Training 2011. That doesn’t...
• 2/9 It's About the Money (Stupid): 2011 American League Preview: Baltimore Orioles: (Beginning today, we will be running a series previewing the 2011 season of each American League team individually. First...

• 1/8 Cubs Stats: I Like Matt Garza: It has recently become apparent many readers of my last post saw the title and immediately inferred my opinion from it. In truth,...
• 1/6 WalkOff Walk: Goodbye Forever, Corey Patterson: No, our longtime favorite power/speed guy is not retiring from the sport. We're the ones leaving! But it would feel awkward...

• 12/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Two sign: The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent OF Corey Patterson (Orioles) and re-signed RP Sean Henn to minor league deals with invitations...[+] to Spring Training Tuesday, Dec. 21, according to The Associated Press. Patterson is likely to compete for a backup outfield spot.
• 12/21 MLBTradeRumors: Blue Jays Sign Corey Patterson: The Blue Jays announced six minor league signings today: outfielder Corey Patterson, righty Winston Abreu, catcher Ryan Budde,...

• 11/9 The Process Report: What To Expect From Desmond Jennings in 2011: Player Name Age PA BA OBP SLG Cameron Maybin 23 322 0.234 0.302 0.361 Jason Heyward 20 623 0.277 0.393 0.456 Colby Rasmus 22 520...
• 11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Six declare free agency: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson, SS Cesar Izturis, 3B Ty Wigginton, SS Julio Lugo, SP Kevin Millwood and RP Koji Uehara have...[+] declared free agency, according to CBSSports.com.

• 10/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Kevin Millwood, Koji Uehara are Type B free agents: Baltimore Orioles SP Kevin Millwood and RP Koji Uehara will be classified as Type B free agents this offseason, meaning if the...[+] team offers them arbitration and they refuse and sign elsewhere, the team will receive a supplemental pick, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. The team's other free agents to be, 1B Ty Wigginton, SS Julio Lugo, P Mark Hendrickson, SS Cesar Izturis or OF Corey Patterson will not bring the team compensation.
• 10/18 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Market For Left Fielders: Left field is traditionally a power position, yet Pat Burrell is the only free agent who hit 20 home runs in 2010.  The Rays,...
• 10/17 MLBTradeRumors: Amateur Signing Bonuses: Cubs: Time for another post in our series looking the five largest signing bonuses each team has given to amateur players. The Cubs...
• 10/12 MLBTradeRumors: Free Agent Stock Watch: Rick Ankiel: The Royals signed outfielder Rick Ankiel to a one-year, $3.25MM deal in January.  I liked the contract, thinking the Royals could...
• 10/4 Obstructed View: Baseball America's Top 30 Cubs Prospects, Part 7: We're looking at the top five one by one.   Below are the links to the other top 30 BA Cubs prospects. Part 1 •  Part 2...

• 9/26 MLBTradeRumors: Nats Seeking Leadoff Hitter: Nationals manager Jim Riggleman says that he would like to get a leadoff hitter for next season, writes Bill Ladson of MLB.com. ...
• 9/23 Obstructed View: The Similarities of Tyler Colvin and Corey Patterson: One of the few bright spots this season has been the emergence of Tyler Colvin.  Colvin's success was pretty unexpected...
• 9/6 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees fail to clip Oriole wings: A.J. Burnett had an au**** start as he delivered strike outs to both Brian Roberts and Felix Pie during the top half of the...
• 9/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson returns: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson (neck, shoulder) is back in the lineup Monday, Sept. 6, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports....[+]
• 9/3 PaulLebowitz.com: Demagoguery: The fall of a "genius" is far more drastic than the creation of one: Anyone who's labeled a "genius" is in for a fall even...
• 9/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson sits: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson (neck, shoulder) was out of the lineup Thursday, Sept. 2, due to a sore neck and shoulder,...[+] MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.

• 8/31 The UpperCard Network: Orioles Would Like To Re-Sign Wigginton: Ty Wigginton was an unlikely candidate to the be the Orioles lone all-star this season, and his play hasn’t gone without...
• 8/30 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Rumors: Wigginton, Uehara, Izturis: You might see Ty Wigginton in an Orioles uniform next season, but it’s less likely that the club re-signs Kevin Millwood or...
• 8/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Four players homer in Tuesday win: Baltimore Orioles OFs Felix Pie and Corey Patterson, C Matt Wieters and DH Luke Scott all homered Tuesday, Aug. 10, during a 14-8...[+] win over the Cleveland Indians, according to The Associated Press.

• 7/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson out Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson (heel) is out of the lineup again Tuesday, July 20, but could be used as a pinch hitter or...[+] defensive replacement, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. Patterson could start Wednesday, July 21.
• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson not in Sunday's lineup: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson (heel) was a late scratch from the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday,...[+] July 18, because of a bruised left heel, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. He was replaced by OF Felix Pie. Patterson said he is only expected to miss a day or two.
• 7/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson drives in five runs Friday: Baltimore Orioles DH Corey Patterson went 4-for-5 against the Texas Rangers Friday, July 9, with a double, home run, five RBIs...[+] and a walk, according to The Associated Press. The home run was a game-tying grand slam off CL Neftali Feliz with two outs in the top of the ninth inning.
• 7/10 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: July 9: Home Run of the Day: Corey Patterson, Baltimore Orioles (Trot Time: 22.96 seconds) [video] In Philadelphia last night, big-hitting...
• 7/10 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: July 9: Home Run of the Day: Corey Patterson, Baltimore Orioles (Trot Time: 22.96 seconds) [video] In Philadelphia last night, big-hitting...
• 7/8 Baseball Daily Digest: Roto Lunch – July 8: Yesterday was a stellar day for The ‘Lunch, with home runs and extra-base hits all over the place, and the two starters...
• 7/5 Baseball Daily Digest: Roto Lunch – July 5: I hope everyone had a pleasant Independence Day. Mine was nice, though I was wondering if I should declare “independence”...
• 7/3 Baseball Daily Digest: Roto Lunch – July 3: Jamie Moyer was much better than “borderline” yesterday, despite taking the “L”, and Medlen did as advertised...
• 7/2 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL-Only (Week 14): LaPorta's hot start may be a sign of things to come. (AP) Each week Baseball Press will be providing some Under the...
• 7/2 Darn this Gold Glove: Game 80 Recap or A's Prove They Can Hit Minor League Pitching: Oakland 8, Baltimore 1 (WPA Graph from Fangraphs)You can't complain too much about an 8-1 win -- and there were a bunch of good...
• 7/2 Darn this Gold Glove: Games 78 & 79 Recap or Two Games, Many Oddities, More Geren Criticism: Tuesday: Oakland 4, Baltimore 2 (WPA Graph from Fangraphs)Wednesday: Baltimore 9, Oakland 6 (WPA Graph from Fangraphs)A's Current...
• 7/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson willing to accept any role: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson, who has been starting in left field while OF Felix Pie (back) has been out of the lineup,...[+] said he is willing to accept any role the team gives him once Pie returns to the lineup, according to Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun.
• 7/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Four homer Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles 3B Ty Wigginton, OF Adam L. Jones, OF Corey Patterson and 3B Miguel Tejada all homered in a winning effort Wednesday,...[+] June 30. Wigginton's 14th homer of the year was the first by a first baseman on the team this season. Jones needed only a triple for the cycle.

• 6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Felix Pie nearing return: Baltimore Orioles OF Felix Pie (back) went 4-for-5 with a double with Double-A Bowie Tuesday, June 29, and will play again Wednesday,...[+] June 30, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. Pie could return to the leadoff spot as early as Friday, July 2. OF Corey Patterson would likely become the team's fourth outfielder, receiving starts in left field or at designated hitter.
• 6/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson drives in three Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson had a season-high three RBIs in a losing effort Wednesday, June 23, according to The Associated...[+] Press.
• 6/12 TetreaultVision: Take Me Back from the Ballgame June 11, 2010: We've been remiss with the posting of recaps, blame it on a busy stretch and the pressing deadline of afternoon baseball, or just...
• 6/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson sitting out Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson (groin) sat out Wednesday, June 9, against a left-handed pitcher, according to The Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Manager Juan Samuel said Patterson is ready to return.
• 6/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson out Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson (groin) was out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday, June 8, with a sore groin,...[+] according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
• 6/2 TetreaultVision: Take Me Back from the Ballgame, June 1, 2010: June rang in with fifteen games that featured plenty of drama with eight games that were decided in the seventh inning or later....
• 6/2 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yanks top O's 3-1: The Yankees beat Baltimore 3-1 behind seven innings (including seven strikeouts) of one-run ball by the ever-enigmatic Javier...

• 5/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson strikes out three times ThursdayBaltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson struck out three times Thursday, May 27, according to The Associated Press. ...[+] Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson struck out three times Thursday, May 27, according to The Associated Press.
• 5/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson a new man: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson said he is more mentally sound this year, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly....[+] 'The swing is the same. I think mentally, I'm a lot better,' Patterson said. 'I'm not all the way there. But mentally as a player, there's always things you can work on. No one has figured the game out. You always want to do better. And I think when things aren't going my way, I'm kind of able to sit back and ask myself what happened and make the adjustment. Not dwell on it so much, not carry it form at-bat to at-bat or game to game.' Patterson has also shown more patience this year and the willingness to drop down an occasional bunt.
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson homers Thursday: Baltimore Orioles OF Corey Patterson hit a leadoff home run in the eighth inning Thursday, May 13, according to The Associated...[+] Press.
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Corey Patterson recalled: The Baltimore Orioles recalled OF Corey Patterson from Triple-A Norfolk Wednesday, May 12, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan...[+] Connolly.
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Nolan Reimold could be sent down: Baltimore Orioles OFs Nolan Reimold or Lou Montanez could be sent down as OF Corey Patterson is expected to be recalled from Triple-A...[+] Norfolk Wednesday, May 12, the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports.
• 5/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | May call up Corey Patterson: The Baltimore Orioles may look to call up Triple-A OF Corey Patterson, reports MLB.com’s Brittany Ghiroli. Patterson is batting...[+] .370 with three stolen bases in 11 games for Triple-A Norfolk. Patterson would provide speed off the bench.

• 4/25 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 4/18/10 - 4/24/10: Let's take a look back at the past week on what's looking like a slow Sunday... The week's top story is the extension...
• 4/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Patterson signs: Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent OF Corey Patterson (Mariners) to an undisclosed minor...[+] league deal Wednesday, April 21. He will report to extended Spring Training Thursday, April 22.
• 4/20 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles, Corey Patterson Agree To Terms: Outfielder Corey Patterson has agreed to terms with the Orioles, reports MASN's Roch Kubatko.  He'll report to extended spring...