Brian Michael Roberts (twitter: @1brianroberts)

Positions: Second Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 9", Weight: 175 lb.

Born: October 9, 1977 in Durham, NC
High School: Chapel Hill HS (Chapel Hill, NC)
Schools: University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)
Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (50th pick) of the 1999 amateur draft.
Signed July 14, 1999. (All Transactions)
Debut: June 14, 2001 (Age 23)   vs. NYM 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Orioles 2001-2013
2013 Contract Status: Signed thru 2013, 4 yrs/$40M (10-13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 10.131, Free Agent: 2014 [*], Agents: Mark Pieper [*]
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• 11/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Five players reinstated from DL: The Baltimore Orioles have reinstated 2B Brian Roberts (hip), OF Nolan Reimold (neck) and Ps Oliver Drake (shoulder), Stuart Pomeranz...[+] (back, oblique) and Tsuyoshi Wada (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list.

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• 9/12 Birds Watcher: How Many Rabbits in that Hat?: Another day … another disaster. Another day … another miracle. How long can this continue for the Baltimore Orioles? It seems...

• 8/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts moved to 60-day DLThe Baltimore Orioles have transferred 2B Brian Roberts (hip) to the 60-day disabled list....[+] The Baltimore Orioles have transferred 2B Brian Roberts (hip) to the 60-day disabled list.
• 8/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts has surgeryBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) underwent surgery to fix a labral tear in his right hip Friday, Aug. 3....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) underwent surgery to fix a labral tear in his right hip Friday, Aug. 3.

• 7/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts could return MondayBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Monday, July 30....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Monday, July 30.
• 7/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts out for the season: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) will miss the remainder of the season after deciding to undergo surgery to repair a labral...[+] tear in his right hip. He will have the procedure done in a week to 10 days and is expected to need four to six months to recover. Roberts is expected to be ready for spring training.
• 7/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to begin rehab assignment Saturday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Aberdeen Saturday, July 28. It is uncertain...[+] how long the assignment will last.
• 7/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts improvingBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) took batting practice, fielded grounders and ran Monday, July 23....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) took batting practice, fielded grounders and ran Monday, July 23.
• 7/21 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Links: Orioles, Yankees, Victorino, Red Sox: The Blue Jays are the only team in the AL East with a losing record and they're only one game under .500. The Yankees have a healthy...
• 7/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts does some light activities: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) is doing some light throwing and is swinging a bat from both sides of the plate at the...[+] team’s facilities in Sarasota. He will try to rehab his hip injury without having surgery.
• 7/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts still thinking about surgery: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said 2B Brian Roberts (hip) flew to Sarasota and is still deciding whether to have surgery...[+] on his injured hip.
• 7/16 Bronx Baseball Daily: The 2012 Baltimore Orioles: Contenders or Pretenders?: It’s been a long time since we as Yankee fans have had to take the Baltimore Orioles seriously; Camden Yards being one of...
• 7/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts considering options: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) is deciding whether to have surgery on his right hip tear or try to rehab the injury...[+] without the surgery. He likely would be out at least two months if he decides to have surgery.
• 7/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts seeking second opinion: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Friday, July 6, that 2B Brian Roberts (hip) has a tear in his right hip. Roberts...[+] is seeking a second opinion.
• 7/4 Baseball Reality Tour: Freddie Freeman's Line Drives: Freddie Freeman's rate stats this season are just a bit off. A .259 batting average and .313 on-base percentage pale to his rookie...
• 7/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to undergo MRA: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip, groin) was scheduled to undergo a Magnetic Resonance Angiogram Wednesday, July 4, on...[+] a hip that has been bothering him the last few days.
• 7/1 mlbreports.com : Jim Thome Traded to the Baltimore Orioles: Rate That Trade: Sunday July 1st, 2012 Jonathan Hacohen:  As part of our regular features here on MLB reports, we have a dedicated page to baseball...
• 7/1 WahoosOnFirst: Indians Get 19 Hits, Clobber Orioles 11-5: A rough outing for Josh Tomlin didn’t stop the Tribe Saturday afternoon in Baltimore as the Indians ran up the score against...

• 6/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts ends hitless drought Friday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts snapped a hitless streak of 16 at-bats with a second-inning single against the Cleveland Indians...[+] Friday, June 29. He later came around to score, marking the first time he had scored a run in 12 games. Entering play Saturday, June 30, Roberts was batting .197.
• 6/30 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Orioles Outslug, Outlast Tribe; Orioles 9, Indians 8: By Robert Toth Derek Lowe continued his rough month of June and the Baltimore Orioles outslugged the Cleveland Indians Friday...
• 6/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts strugglingBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is hitting only .196 since returning to the team, and he's in a 4-for-34 slump....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is hitting only .196 since returning to the team, and he's in a 4-for-34 slump.
• 6/29 WahoosOnFirst: Indians Snap Losing Streak, Beat Orioles 7-2: Zach McAllister turned in a great start and the Indians actually scored some runs against a lefty as the Tribe kicked off a four-game...
• 6/22 Fanspeak.com: The Orioles Could Look To a Familiar Face To Fix Their Pitching Woes:: The Orioles remain well in contention for either the AL East division title or one of the two Wild Card spots, and need to seriously...
• 6/18 Fantasy Baseball Crackerjacks: Dixon’s Picks: Waiver Wire Additions for the Week of June 18: Welcome back to a new edition of Dixon’s Picks. Another week of Interleague Play means another week with no four-game series,...
• 6/18 Fanspeak.com: Bigger Return: Brian Roberts or Michael Morse?: By John Manuel: Both local teams in the past two weeks received major additions back to their lineups. Baltimore saw the return...
• 6/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts drives in three runs SaturdayBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with three RBIs against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, June 16....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with three RBIs against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, June 16.
• 6/13 Throw the Challenge Flag: Game 60: Pirates vs. Orioles Recap: For the most part, all pitchers in the major leagues were starters probably all the way through college. What puts guys in...
• 6/13 Full Spectrum Baseball: The Waiver Wire: Brian Roberts: Anyone who has played fantasy baseball for any length of time surely remembers back to when Brian Roberts of the Baltimore Orioles...
• 6/13 Call to the Pen: Brian Roberts Goes 3 for 4 in Return to the Orioles: Brian Roberts has missed the last 13 months due to a concussion he suffered … [visit site to read more]Brian Roberts Goes...
• 6/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Steven Tolleson optioned: The Baltimore Orioles optioned INF Steven Tolleson to the minors Tuesday, June 12, to make room on roster for 2B Brian Roberts....[+]
• 6/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts has three hits in season debut: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) had three hits, a sacrifice fly and RBI in four at-bats in his regular season...[+] debut Tuesday, June 12, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The last time Roberts had three hits in a game was April 17, 2011.
• 6/12 Baseball Musings: Spark Plug: Brian Roberts returns to the Orioles and goes three for four from the lead-off slot, and drives in a run with a sacrifice fly...
• 6/12 Baseball Musings: Robert’s Return: Brian Roberts singled in his first at bat back with the Orioles after a long bout with a concussion. The Pirates lead the Orioles...
• 6/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts activated: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) was activated from the 60-day disabled list and is hitting leadoff Tuesday, June...[+] 12.
• 6/12 Baseball Musings: Brian’s Brain: Brian Roberts returns to the Orioles Tuesday night after suffering a concussion in 2011: The 34-year-old second baseman, who has...
• 6/10 District Sports Page: Fantasy Baseball: Scouting the Waiver Wire — Week 11: It’s time to start thinking about making moves to solidify your spot at the top, begin the long slog up the standings or potentially...
• 6/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts could be activated from DL Tuesday: The Baltimore Orioles will meet Monday, June 11, to determine whether or not 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) should be activated...[+] from the disabled list Tuesday, June 12.
• 6/9 Call to the Pen: Baltimore Orioles Brian Roberts Expected Back Tuesday: After missing the majority of the 2011 season due to the effects of a major concussion, Brian Roberts is set to make his season...
• 6/8 Roto Think Tank: A.L. Gearing Up: June 11-17: Rising UpDaisuke Matsuzaka (8% owned last week; 16% this week)Dice-K was so far off of the radar that he wasn't even purchased...
• 6/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts rehabbing: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) is leading off and playing second base with Triple-A Norfolk Friday, June 8, after...[+] taking the day off Thursday, June 7.
• 6/8 Fanspeak.com: Could the Orioles Trade for Justin Morneau?: Check Out Fanspeak’s Orioles Blog For Additional Coverage The injuries are piling up for the Baltimore Orioles and they have...
• 6/8 MLBTradeRumors: Tag Team Value: Compensation Draft Picks: As a fan, free agent compensation draft picks can feel like an extra slap in the face from Major League Baseball. "You're losing...
• 6/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts sitting todayBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has the day off at Triple-A Norfolk Thursday, June 7....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has the day off at Triple-A Norfolk Thursday, June 7.
• 6/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts will complete rehab assignment June 11: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) will complete his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk June 11....[+] He might be activated June 12. 'It's a possibility, but we'll see,' manager Buck Showalter said. 'It's going to be up to Robby as much as anything.'
• 6/5 Through The Fence Baseball: The impending return of Baltimore’s Brian Roberts: You saw him during the beginning of the 2012 hanging in the Baltimore Orioles dugout, and more recently on the “Brian Roberts...
• 6/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts' clock up June 11Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts' (concussion) rehab assignment clock is up June 11....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts' (concussion) rehab assignment clock is up June 11.
• 6/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts has RBI in rehab game: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) went 1-for-4 with an RBI, walk, run scored and two strikeouts in a minor-league...[+] rehab game with Double-A Bowie Sunday, June 3.
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to join Class AAABaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) will join Triple-A Norfolk on his rehab trail Tuesday, June 5....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) will join Triple-A Norfolk on his rehab trail Tuesday, June 5.
• 6/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts moved to 60-day DLThe Baltimore Orioles moved 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, June 1....[+] The Baltimore Orioles moved 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, June 1.

• 5/31 District Sports Page: Fantasy Baseball: Scouting the Waiver Wire — Week 9: The closer madness seems to be slowing towards your basic madness so this week we have a lot of starting pitching to review. One...
• 5/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts rehabbing: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) is leading off and playing second base for Single-A Delmarva Wednesday, May 30,...[+] and he'll return to Double-A Bowie to continue his rehab after the game.
• 5/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts nearing end of rehab road: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) will complete his minor-league rehab assignment on the road with Triple-A Norfolk,...[+] wrapping up June 12 in Buffalo. The plan is for Roberts to play with Class A Delmarva Tuesday, May 29, and Wednesday, May 30, before re-joining Double-A Bowie Friday, June 2. He'll then head to Norfolk Tuesday, June 6.
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts playing again: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) is playing second base and hitting leadoff with Double-A Bowie again Thursday,...[+] May 24.
• 5/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to rehab Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) is scheduled to play three or four innings in his first rehab game with Double-A...[+] Bowie Wednesday, May 23.
• 5/22 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Still Looking To Upgrade, Add Pitching Depth: The Orioles sit atop the AL East with a 27-16 record at the moment, and GM Dan Duquette wants to make sure his team stays there....
• 5/21 Baseball Reality Tour: State of the Disabled List: Jason Martinez, of the remarkably comprehensive website MLBdepthcharts.com, tweeted a keen observation on Sunday:According...
• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts could start rehab assignment soon: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) could start a rehab assignment within the next week. Roberts said he would like...[+] to have his rehab assignment start close to Baltimore so he can commute to and from each game, which means he could start his assignment with Double-A Bowie.
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts continues to work out: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) did his normal pre-game activities Friday, May 18, by taking infield, diving for...[+] balls and stealing bases.
• 5/11 Tyler's Think Tank: Face of the Franchise: MLB Edition: Who's the face of each MLB team?  I took into account several factors such as name recognition, overall performance and length...
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts being moved to 60-day DL: The Baltimore Orioles will move 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) to the 60-day disabled list to make room on the team's 40-man roster....[+]
• 5/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts still hitting: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) hit in the cages Thursday, May 10, and continues to feel better, but there is...[+] still no timetable for him to play in rehab games.
• 5/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts working out: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) worked out in the cage and fielded ground balls before the game Friday, May 4....[+] He simulated turning double plays, stealing bases and sliding into second base.

• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts taking BPBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) is taking batting practice with the team Monday, April 30....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) is taking batting practice with the team Monday, April 30.
• 4/17 MLBTradeRumors: Upcoming Ten And Five Rights: Players who have accumulated ten years of major league service time can't be traded without their permission if they have spent...
• 4/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts travels with team: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) traveled with the team to Toronto for the start of a 10-game road trip. Roberts...[+] was able to take some early batting practice, and he is excited about acclimating to a Major League lifestyle. 'Yeah, of course,' Robert said about being excited. 'Coming off the last year where I had to sit down there and be isolated and not really be part of the team...this is what I'm supposed to be doing still - playing baseball and traveling and being part of the team.'
• 4/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts hitting dailyBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has been hitting daily in the batting cages....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has been hitting daily in the batting cages.
• 4/6 High Heat Stats: Rays-Yanks opener, and a couple other game notes: As it was in the end, so it shall be in the beginning: The Rays walked off winners against the Yankees today, putting themselves...
• 4/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Optimistic on Brian Roberts: Baltimore Orioles skipper Buck Showalter is optimistic that 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) will eventually get into the team's...[+] starting lineup, but he wouldn't offer a date in which that might happen. 'I've got an idea in the back of my head, talking to him about dates and stuff. But I don't want him thinking, 'If I'm not doing X on X date that something's wrong or bad.' I just want him when he gets back to be right, as much from a human being standpoint and husband, potential father. There's life, too. Baseball's very important to him and us, but there's other aspects to him, too,' Showalter said.
• 4/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts works out: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) took infield practice and took part in pre-game warm-ups Friday, April 6, before...[+] the team's opening day game.
• 4/5 Bleeding Yankee Blue: THE YANKEES GUIDE TO THE AL EAST: It’s almost time again, Opening Day is around the corner and I can hardly wait! The Yankees made a lot of moves during the...
• 4/4 Tubbs Baseball Blog: Cal Ripken Jr. and The 1987 Baltimore Orioles in Polaroids-Part 1: Cal Ripken Jr. Fuji Photo Night 1987These Polaroids were taken on Fuji Photo Night at Memorial Stadium during the latter part...
• 4/3 Roto Think Tank: Might I Interest You In Being Bored to Tears While I Discuss My Home League? (A.L. Edition): In addition to the CBS Analysts League and Tout Wars, I play in a couple of long standing home leagues. I wasn't going to spend...
• 4/3 Crashburn Alley: What To Expect From Freddy Galvis: With Chase Utley beginning the season on the disabled list, the Phillies are turning to homegrown middle infielder Freddy Galvis...

• 3/30 Fire Brand of the American League: Know Thy Enemy 2012: Baltimore Orioles: Come on.  Who else were you expecting for us to pick to finish last in the American League East?  Once a proud franchise, the...
• 3/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts update: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) looked good taking batting practice and infield Tuesday, March 20, but no timetable...[+] has been set for him to make his spring debut.
• 3/14 The Daily Catch: Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia Shines Amongst Competive AL East Rivals: This article is courtesy of our friends at Rant Sports Written by: Dan Flaherty   If any player deserves the title of “Heart...
• 3/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts recovering: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) took batting practice and took part in infield drills Tuesday, March 13. There...[+] still remains no timetable for his return.
• 3/9 Call to the Pen: Brian Roberts Unsure When, If He’ll Return: From 2005-09, Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts was one of the game’s most electrifying players.  Roberts could...
• 3/8 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Rivera, Roberts, Moore, Cherington: It was on this day in 1985 that the Blue Jays and Dave Stieb finalized one of the more unique contracts in baseball history --...
• 3/8 MLB Dirt: 2012 Tampa Bay Rays Top 16 Prospects: Every year the Tampa Bay Rays appear to be in the top 5 of all farm systems and this year is no different. Armed with the best...
• 3/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts still day-to-day: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) remains day-to-day in his recovery from a lingering concussion, although he's...[+] having more good days than bad. He is unsure if he will make it into any exhibition games this spring. Roberts has been doing field work and taking batting practice. He's also been running sprints and doing conditioning work, and he said he's a 'little more explosive and a little more energetic.'

• 2/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Nick Markakis picks up intensity: Baltimore Orioles OF Nick Markakis (abdomen) picked up the intensity of his workouts Wednesday, Feb. 29, and hit in the batting...[+] cages. 'He turned it loose a little bit,' manager Buck Showalter said. 'He took it to a level he hadn't been at. You could see him getting the bat through the zone with a little more effort to test it.' However, he will join 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) in sitting out of the intrasquad games early on.
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts feeling good: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) said he has been feeling good after working out Friday, Feb. 24. However, he still...[+] has no timetable for when he might play in a spring game. He's still limited to 'beginning' baseball activities.
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts not taking infield: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) will not take infield with the team Friday, Feb. 24, but he will hit off a tee...[+] and do some running and play catch.
• 2/23 Fragile Freddy's: Freddy 30 to 1: Number 28 - Baltimore Orioles: For this year’s forecast I will look at each team on a daily basis.  I think you will find the format pretty self-explanatory.Note...
• 2/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts appears in camp: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) showed up at camp Saturday, Feb. 18. Manager Buck Showalter said Roberts had a...[+] good look on his face and seemed upbeat.
• 2/15 Through The Fence Baseball: Starting pitching continues to be a challenge for Orioles: Laying new groundwork for any project can be incredibly difficult. The task in front of Baltimore Orioles GM Dan Duquette is probably...
• 2/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Wait-and-see mode with Brian Roberts: Baltimore Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said Tuesday, Feb. 14, that the team is in 'wait-and-see'...[+] mode concerning 2B Brian Roberts (concussion).
• 2/13 Yankees Fans Unite: Ranking AL East Infielders: In a series of articles this week we will be ranking the starting players in the AL East for every position. Today the infielders...
• 2/13 Yankees Fans Unite: Ranking AL East Infielders: In a series of articles this week we will be ranking the starting players in the AL East for every position. Today the infielders...
• 2/13 Through The Fence Baseball: Fantasy Baseball Focus: American League second basemen: Editor’s Note: Fantasy Baseball Focus is a breakdown of each league, position by position. Each team receives a fantasy...
• 2/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Robert Andino could start at second: If Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has difficulty returning to the starting lineup, the team could turn to INF...[+] Robert Andino to be their starter at second base, with Rule 5 INF Ryan Flaherty possibly earning a spot on the bench.
• 2/10 YankeeAnalysts.com: Is the cellar door locked?: A couple of weeks ago I went over the Toronto Blue Jays and their prospective chances for 2012 and beyond. In a division dominated...
• 2/3 Through The Fence Baseball: Fantasy Baseball Focus: American League second basemen: Editor’s Note: Fantasy Baseball Focus is a breakdown of each league, position by position. Each team receives a fantasy...

• 1/30 STLCardinalBaseball: Rangers Vs. Cardinals re-match for Oswalt: At the beginning of the off-season many thought that the Rangers, Nationals, or Red Sox would be in the mix for Roy Oswalt but...
• 1/27 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Prince, Zimmerman, Scutaro: On this date in 2006, the Cubs and Mark Prior avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $3.65MM. Prior invoked...
• 1/21 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Notes: Fielder, Arbitration-Eligibles, Jones: Orioles GM Dan Duquette spoke to fans and the media at Orioles FanFest today, so let's round up the latest news (all links go...
• 1/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts begins working outBaltimore Orioles general manager Dan Duquette said that 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has started his workout program....[+] Baltimore Orioles general manager Dan Duquette said that 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has started his workout program.
• 1/19 For Baseball Junkies: All-Decade Team: 2000's AL: This 2000's AL squad was tough to square up.  We had a fairly easy time agreeing on a majority of the team but ran into some...
• 1/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts still not 100 percent?: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) might miss FanFest due to medical reasons. He has played in just 98 games over...[+] the past two years due to concussion-like symptoms.
• 1/11 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Notes: Chen, Roberts, Peterson: Luke Scott hit 84 home runs with the Orioles from 2008-11, but his next homer will come as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. The...
• 1/7 MLBTradeRumors: Extension Candidate: Howie Kendrick: Lack of batting titles aside, Howie Kendrick has developed into a solid homegrown star for the Halos.  The 28-year-old is coming...
• 1/1 The Daily Catch: Orioles: 2011 Ends with a Whimper: This article is courtesy of our friends at Oriole Post Written by: James Baker 2011 is coming to an end. Mercifully. The Orioles...

• 12/25 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Red Sox, Ortiz, Beltran, Orioles: Here's a look at some items out of the American League East.. Each year is a different story for the Red Sox, but the club...
• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts vague on progress: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has been very vague on his progress from a concussion. He said he hasn't started...[+] hitting yet, but he is feeling fine and a two weeks ago said he hadn't experienced any headaches in a few weeks. 'I'm feeling OK, I'm feeling fine,' Roberts said. 'Just taking it day-by-day. One day at a time.'
• 12/13 High Heat Stats: Metsclusive: The Best Single Franchise Players for Each Team: Jose Reyes's  departure for South Florida makes him the latest Mets star to get away. In fact, very few players of any value...
• 12/10 High Heat Stats: Amnesty: which contract would each MLB team void?: The NBA recently adopted a rule that allows each team to claim amnesty on a particular player's contract. While they still have...
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts progressing: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) has been participating in baseball activities 'on and off' this offseason, and...[+] he hasn't had any setbacks. The team isn't pursuing options at second base this winter. INFs Robert Andino and Matt Antonelli would step into playing time if Roberts can't begin the season on time.
• 12/5 Roto Think Tank: 2011 N.L. Second Basemen: If you invested on a second baseman in the National League last year, you at least got something back for your money. Ten...
• 12/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | No updates on Brian Roberts: There have been no extensive health updates on Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) so far this offseason. Manager...[+] Buck Showalter said he has no clue whether Roberts will be ready for spring training.
• 12/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts dines with Buck Showalter: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) recently dined with manager Buck Showalter, who said the infielder has a “good...[+] frame of mind.” Concussions remain a concern for Roberts.

• 11/29 Cubbies Crib: The Cubs Still Want To Trade Alfonso Soriano: There are certain rumors and ideas that goes in association with the Cubs’ in the off-season. In prior off-seasons, it was...
• 11/22 Fanspeak.com: Three Bold Moves The Next Orioles G.M. Should Make
• 11/16 Through The Fence Baseball: Baltimore Orioles 2012 lineup preview: The 2011 Baltimore Orioles were an average offense. The team finished in the middle of the pack in runs scored and team OPS. But...
• 11/2 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Claim Darren O'Day: The Orioles claimed righty reliever Darren O'Day off waivers from the Rangers, the team announced. O'Day, 29, struggled with...

• 10/26 Baseball Musings: Clear HeadBrian Roberts has not suffered from concussion symptoms for two weeks. ...
• 10/18 Brotherly Glove: Chasing The Utley Of Old: One year and 355 days ago, Chase Utley hit two home runs off CC Sabathia to help the Phillies to a 6-1 win in Game 1 of the 2009...
• 10/16 Through The Fence Baseball: Mining the Baltimore Orioles roster for Buck’s nuggets: When Buck Showalter was named manager of the Baltimore Orioles in August of 2010, he stated that his goal was to uncover enough...
• 10/13 Rising Apple: Bad Contact of the Day to Swap Jason Bay With: Brian Roberts: After posting his second consecutive subpar season in-a-row for the Mets, Jason Bay proved his lucrative $66 million, four-year...
• 10/11 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason Outlook: Baltimore Orioles: Once the Orioles sort out the uncertainty in their front office, they'll have to improve a disappointing rotation and add balance...

• 9/28 Tyler's Think Tank: It All Comes Down to This: After 161 games and one of the most painful Septembers in recent memory, the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are tied for...
• 9/3 MLBTradeRumors: Beltway Notes: Strasburg, Livan, MacPhail, Roberts: The Nationals took a 63-73 record into today's action, putting them on pace to finish with a better record than the Orioles (55-81)...

• 8/29 Roto Think Tank: A.L. FAAB Log: August 29, 2011: Kelly Johnson $15. Other bids: $15, $15, $11, $11, $11, $10, $5, $3. The contenders in this league bid $15,...
• 8/25 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Ex-pitching prospect Bogusevic is slugging in August. (Icon SMI)Each week, Baseball Press provides some "under the radar" fantasy...
• 8/16 MLBTradeRumors: Unloading Carlos Zambrano: I would say the Cubs have no chance of unloading combustible righty Carlos Zambrano this offseason, but the Vernon Wells...
• 8/11 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Roberts, Lester, Nova: Curtis Granderson added to his MVP-caliber season with home run number 32 today and he now has a .276/.367/.584 line. He'll...
• 8/2 Dropped Strike Three: A Blogger's Day Trip to Baltimore: Full disclosure…I worked for the Baltimore Orioles for a year in their Public Relations department. I also went to Towson University,...

• 7/22 SoDo Mojo: The Result Of Monday’s Poll:   So, I posted a little poll between two different light hitting. It doesn’t matter who you voted for, I think the...
• 7/19 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Red Sox, Roberts, Yankees: The Blue Jays announced today that they’re going to retire Roberto Alomar’s number 12 later this month. When the former second...
• 7/6 The Pesky Pole: Waiting on a Game**** Superstar: The Game**** will open up their tenth appearance in the College World Series on Sunday. They are the defending national champs...

• 6/24 B-R Blog: Hardy, Reynolds filling gaps for Baltimore: In 2010, Baltimore's regulars on the left side of the infield were Cesar Izturis at SS and Miguel Tejada at 3B. Both were brutally...
• 6/23 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Notes: Guthrie, Roberts, Minor Leagues: The Nationals may be generating most of the headlines today, but there's also some news coming from the Beltway's other team. ...
• 6/22 Through The Fence Baseball: St. Paddy’s Fantasy Report: Episode 2: Welcome to St. Paddy’s Fantasy Report, where I’ll be keeping you abreast of the world of fantasy baseball through the inspection...
• 6/21 This is Getting Old: O’s Roberts Not Returning Until After AS Break: It was more of the same today for Brian Roberts and O’s fans. The Orioles’ second baseman was reevaluated by a concussion...
• 6/18 MLBTradeRumors: Extension Talks For Phillips Not Progressing: Earlier this week, we heard Brandon Phillips say that it would "be hard" to keep him in Cincinnati, despite his desire to stay...
• 6/18 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: Waiting on a Game**** Superstar: The Game**** will open up their tenth appearance in the College World Series on Sunday. They are the defending national champs...
• 6/13 B-R Blog: Active players who have played for just one franchise: Check out the top 25 active players for most PAs with just one team in the majors: Rk Player PA From To Age G Pos Tm 1 Derek Jeter...
• 6/10 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles, Nationals Interested In Bill Hall: For a player that hit .224/.272/.340 before being released by the Astros, Bill Hall is drawing quite a bit of interest. Ken Rosenthal...
• 6/2 Through The Fence Baseball: Rough road for the O’s: The Orioles took five of six at home, then drop five of six on the road. In an earlier article, I mentioned things like antacids...

• 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 The Process Report: Draft Prospect: Kolten Wong: Kolten Wong has become a Ray in a few mock drafts too and I’ve written about him before. The knocks on Wong are basic: he is...
• 5/28 MLB Fantasy Recon: Buy Low and Sell High @ Sons of Roto: Don't rush to let go of BerkmanAndrew over at Sons of Roto offers a solid buy and sell piece to dissect this Saturday morning,...
• 5/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to be re-evaluated in two weeks: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches), who continues to feel concussion-like symptoms, said he will be re-evaluated in...[+] two weeks. He began having headaches after making a headfirst slide into first base May 16 against the New York Yankees.
• 5/26 COSFBA: Waiver Saviors: Who's Hot and Available: This edition of Waiver Saviors is not a celebrity gossip edition. There will be no Kardashians mentioned unless one of them is...
• 5/25 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - AL/NL Only Leagues: Chris Denorfia will have plenty of at-bats in San Diego. (Icon SMI)Each week, Baseball Press will be providing some "under the...
• 5/24 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Orioles, Cardinals, De La Rosa, Matsuzaka: Links for Tuesday night, as Tigers catcher Alex Avila enjoys his third career two-homer game... Orioles president of baseball...
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts out three more weeks: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) will miss at least three more weeks with concussion-like symptoms, and president...[+] of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said the team could be without Roberts for longer than that. After visiting with a concussion specialist Tuesday, May 24, he was advised to rest for the next two weeks and then be re-evaluated. 'The fearing is not going to get anything done,' MacPhail said of the concern over Roberts' DL stay being a long one. 'It could (linger) or it couldn't. You just have to let things play out. I think there are different indications, different players that historically they missed much longer than people expected and others came back relatively quickly. You got to take them individually.' He is expected to be moved to the 15-day disabled list. Right now, 2Bs Robert Andino and Ryan Adams are the team's options at second base.
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to see concussion specialist: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts will go to Pittsburgh on Tuesday, May 24, to have a consultation with Dr. Michael Collins,...[+] a renowned expert in sports-related concussions. Dr. Collins is an assistant director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
• 5/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts unlikely to return Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) is unlikely to be activated from the disabled list when he is eligible to return...[+] Tuesday, May 24, because he has not yet resumed baseball activities.
• 5/22 Fanspeak.com: Orioles Even The Beltway Battle
• 5/22 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Explored Long-Term Deal With Adam Jones: The Orioles spoke with Adam Jones' representatives last winter about a possible multiyear deal, Andy MacPhail tells MASNsports.com's...
• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Brian Roberts: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) said Saturday, May 21, that he is 'certainly concerned' about concussion symptoms....[+] He is currently on the new 7-day disabled list due to concussion-like symptoms, but he can return after the team's scheduled day off Monday, May 23.
• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts improvingBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) has visited a concussion specialist and his condition has started to improve....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) has visited a concussion specialist and his condition has started to improve.
• 5/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts on seven-day DL: The Baltimore Orioles placed 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) on the seven-day disabled list for concussion symptoms, meaning he can...[+] return to the team following their off day Monday, May 23. 'Anytime you're dealing with a concussion and heads and stuff, you're concerned about it,' said manager Buck Showalter. 'I was talking to Brian. This isn't anything like the symptoms he was feeling last year. That's good, but you still have those symptoms that we're going to make sure that we have our arms around it before we go forward. We're hoping that it clears up and the doctors feel fine about it, and he's a player on Tuesday.'
• 5/19 Baseball Musings: A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two on the DL: The Orioles disabled the right side of their infield, sending Derrek Lee and Brian Roberts to the disabled list. First baseman...
• 5/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts, Derrek Lee to DL: The Baltimore Orioles placed 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) and 1B Derrek Lee (oblique) on the disabled list Thursday, May 19, and...[+] recalled SPs Chris Jakubauskas and Troy Patton from Triple-A Norfolk in corresponding moves. Lee is on the 15-day DL while Roberts will likely be placed on the seven-day DL for concussion symptoms.
• 5/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts, Derrek Lee remain out: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) and 1B Derrek Lee (oblique) are not in the starting lineup Thursday, May 19. 2B...[+] Robert Andino is playing second and 1B Brandon Snyder is at first. OF Felix Pie is in left field and OF Luke Scott is getting the day off. Also, C Matt Wieters is receiving a breather.
• 5/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts could land on DL: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) could be placed on the disabled list, but the team is still looking at their options....[+] SP Troy Patton would take his place on the roster in that scenario.
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts not in starting lineup: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, May 18, but it is not known why he is out of the lineup....[+]
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts dealing with headaches: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, May 18, because...[+] he has been dealing with headaches since Monday, May 16.
• 5/17 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/17: The weather last night at Fenway Park kind of can explain the start by Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. It was cold,...
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Several regulars out: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts and 1B Derrek Lee (oblique) are not in the starting lineup Tuesday, May 17. SS Robert Andino...[+] is starting at second and 1B Jake Fox is filling in at first.
• 5/17 SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 5/17: The weather last night at Fenway Park kind of can explain the start by Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. It was cold,...
• 5/17 Red Sox Beacon: Game 41: The Improbable Has Happened: You may recall a game four seasons ago against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway at roughly this time of year. It was all Baltimore...
• 5/17 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/16: After a sweep in the Bronx that got them back to .500, the Boston Red Sox return home to Fenway Park for a seven-day, three...
• 5/16 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 5/16: After a sweep in the Bronx that got them back to .500, the Boston Red Sox return home to Fenway Park for a seven-day, three...
• 5/16 Through The Fence Baseball: J.J. Hardy wakes Orioles: Baltimore pushing .500: I really like what I’m seeing from the Orioles. The recent sweep of Seattle and taking two of three from first-place Tampa has...
• 5/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts won't be moved down: Although Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is 3-for-43 since May 1, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Roberts won't be moved...[+] down in the batting order.
• 5/13 The Process Report: The Process Versus Orioles Hitters & J.J. Hardy: Player Name   BAT    LHOPS  RHOPS Brian Roberts SH     811    804 Nick Markakis LH     797    853 Derrek Lee   ...
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts snaps slumpBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts snapped an 0-for-26 slump with a base hit Thursday, May 12, against the Seattle Mariners....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts snapped an 0-for-26 slump with a base hit Thursday, May 12, against the Seattle Mariners.
• 5/11 Fanspeak.com: J.J. Hardy Shines in his return:
• 5/9 B-R Blog: 3+ Seasons With 700+ PA & OPS+ >= 100: How many players have 3+ seasons of 700+ PA with an OPS+ of 100 or better? Here's the list: Rk   Yrs From To Age   1 Pete Rose...
• 5/6 The Process Report: Daily Process: Shields, Guyer Shine In Rainy Conditions: Despite less than favorable conditions – pouring rain and a hitter’s ballpark – James Shields continued his strong start...
• 5/6 The Process Report: The Process Versus Orioles Hitters: Back to Birdland… Player Name   BAT    LHOPS  RHOPS Brian Roberts SH     811    804 Nick Markakis LH    ...
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts back in the lineup: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (tooth) returned to the lineup Wednesday, May 4, against the Kansas City Royals. He finished...[+] 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored. Roberts was out Tuesday, May 3, after having a root canal.
• 5/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts sitting, Nick Markakis starting: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (tooth) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, May 3, after having a root canal done, but could...[+] be available to pinch hit. OF Nick Markakis (hand, knee) is starting the game after being removed Monday, May 2.

• 4/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts had sore hamstring: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts had a sore right hamstring for the first three weeks of the season, which is why he wasn’t...[+] attempting to steal many bases. 'I actually had a hamstring (injury) for about three weeks and nobody knew about it,' said Roberts. 'I wanted to be on the field and I knew if I was trying to run recklessly, I probably wouldn’t have been able to stay in the lineup. But it’s gotten a lot better.'
• 4/29 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/28: The Boston Red Sox will look to salvage the finale of a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Oriole Park at...
• 4/28 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/28: The Boston Red Sox will look to salvage the finale of a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Oriole Park at...
• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts has hit streak snapped: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts went hitless in three at-bats with a sacrifice fly Wednesday, April 27, against the Boston...[+] Red Sox. The goose egg snapped a 12-game hit streak.
• 4/27 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/27: After losing last night, the Boston Red Sox look to get back to their recent winning ways in the middle game of a three-game...
• 4/27 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/27: After losing last night, the Boston Red Sox look to get back to their recent winning ways in the middle game of a three-game...
• 4/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts pushes hit streak to 12 games: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts was just 1-for-5 with an error Tuesday, April 26, against the Boston Red Sox, but that was...[+] good enough to extend his hitting streak to 12 games. Roberts is batting .327 (17-for-52) during the impressive run, raising his average from .189 to .270 since April 10.
• 4/26 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/26: After a day off on Monday, the Boston Red Sox look to continue their winning ways against the Baltimore Orioles in the first...
• 4/26 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 4/26: After a day off on Monday, the Boston Red Sox look to continue their winning ways against the Baltimore Orioles in the first...
• 4/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts extends streak: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts extended his hitting streak to 11 games Sunday, April 24, according to The Associated Press....[+]
• 4/24 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees pick up extra-innings victory, despite Rivera blown save: Mariano Rivera blew consecutive saves for the first time since 2007 after he failed to convert a four out save. Despite the set...
• 4/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts has three hits: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts went 3-for-4 with a double and run scored Sunday, April 17, against the Cleveland Indians....[+] Roberts, who accounted for half of the team's hits, has hit safely in five straight. He is 9-for-23 (.391) during the impressive run, raising his average from .189 to .267 since April 10.
• 4/16 Through The Fence Baseball: Yankees bats light up the Bronx, Tillman: In a three-game series, reduced to two due to a rainout, for first place, the New York Yankees took game one Wednesday by a score...
• 4/15 Through The Fence Baseball: Yankees bats light up the Bronx, Tillman: In a three-game series, reduced to two due to a rainout, for first place, the New York Yankees took game one Wednesday by a score...
• 4/14 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 11: Orioles 5, Yankees 6: The Yankees looked for the short series win on Thursday night, as New York squared off with Baltimore.  It was another frustrating...
• 4/14 YankeeAnalysts.com: Open Thread | Yankees v. Orioles | April 14, 2011: After last night’s victory, the Yankees look to sweep the abbreviated series with the O’s tonight at the Stadium. First...
• 4/14 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 11: First place: Following last night's win, the Yankees moved into a tie for first place in the A.L. East with the Orioles. With a win tonight,...
• 4/14 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees beat O’s 7-4 as Burnett turns in another solid outing: It seems a couple of days off did the Yankee offense some good, as the Bombers picked up seven runs on 11 hits en route to a 7-4...
• 4/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts posts third homer: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts Wednesday, April 13, against the New...[+] York Yankees. Roberts snapped a three-game hitless stretch, which saw him go 0-for-12.
• 4/14 My Pinstripes: Burnett Gets Homestand Off On Right Foot: The weather wasn't as miserable as it was Tuesday night, but the Yankees and Orioles had to slog through some sloppy surroundings...
• 4/13 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 10: Orioles 4, Yankees 7: After a day off and a day rained out, the Yankees looked more than ready to be back on the diamond Wednesday evening.  New...
• 4/13 YankeeAnalysts.com: Open Thread | Game 10 | Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees | Wednesday, April 13, 2011: Alright lunchbox, let’s try this again. After last night’s washout, the first-place O’s are at the Stadium tonight...
• 4/13 It's About the Money (Stupid): Game 10: I can haz baseball game?: After a scheduled day off and a rain-out left us without Yankees baseball for two consecutive days, the team will try to get...
• 4/12 YankeeAnalysts.com: Open Thread | Game 10 | Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees | Tuesday, April 12, 2011: The first-place O’s are at the Stadium tonight for the first of three, as Chris Tillman squares off against A.J. Burnett....
• 4/12 MLBTradeRumors: 2012 Contract Issues: Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles are next in our 2012 Contract Issues series. Eligible For Free Agency (6) Vladimir Guerrero and Derrek Lee...
• 4/11 BomberBanter.com: Yankees pitching and or bats falter against Red Sox: Ah the stench from the first series lost of the year. Can you smell it? You can smell it. What can you say about pitching like...
• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts in lineup for first game: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (stomach) is in the starting lineup for the first game of a doubleheader...[+] Saturday, April 9, and expects to play in the second game as well, reports Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com.
• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts cleared: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (stomach) has been cleared to return to action, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports. Tests...[+] conducted on his stomach pains came back negative.
• 4/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts update: Updating a previous report, the status of Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (stomach) for Saturday, April 9, is not yet known,...[+] reports Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com.
• 4/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts hospitalized with stomach pains: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (stomach) was taken to a local hospital for tests Friday, April 8, after experiencing stomach...[+] pains, reports Roch Kubatko, of MASNSports.com. Roberts was scratched from the lineup 20 minutes before the scheduled first pitch, although the game was eventually rained out.
• 4/7 Through The Fence Baseball: Tigers’ Avila, Verlander hand Orioles first loss: It was a tough night on the mound for Orioles starter Brad Bergesen. Starting in place of ace Jeremy Guthrie, who is home from...
• 4/5 Motor City Bengals: The Sky Isn’t Falling… Yet: It’s been a pretty rough start for the Detroit Tigers. After allowing 11 home runs to the New York Yankees in the season’s...
• 4/5 Through The Fence Baseball: Orioles win home opener 5-1: On a beautiful sunny and 80-degree day at Camden Yards, the Orioles improved to 4-0 to start the season by beating the Detroit...
• 4/5 Through The Fence Baseball: O’s reload: Tampa Bay Rays April 1-3: Game one, Season Opener 4/1/2011 There’s a witch on the mound. Opening the season against the Rays at home with David Price...
• 4/4 Baseball Musings: Another Day, Another Earned Run: The Orioles maintained their 1.00 team ERA as Jake Arrieta and the bullpen combined to beat the Tigers 5-1. It wasn’t an...
• 4/3 The Process Report: Game-Changer: Mark Reynold’s 7th Inning Double: In a series that featured some really good pitching (or some really bad hitting by the Rays, at least), it only took one big hit...
• 4/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts drives in three runs Saturday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, April 2, according...[+] to The Associated Press.
• 4/3 The Process Report: Daily Process: Rays Waste Strong Start By Shields: Despite being the “loser” in tonight’s contest, James Shields kicked of 2011 with a fantastic start. In a game that saw...
• 4/3 Baseball Musings: Tillman Through Six: Chris Tillman walks another batter, but keeps his on-hitter against the Rays intact. His pitch count is up to 100, however, so...
• 4/2 The Process Report: The Rays Drop Game One to Orioles: David Price pitched well through four. He located his fastball, openly challenging (and winning) hitters over the plate while...
• 4/2 The Process Report: Game-Changer: Brian Roberts’ Triple: In addition to our regular notes (see below), for some games we will look at a play, at-bat, or pitching match-up that had a...

• 3/28 Through The Fence Baseball: Is there is a proven leader for the Orioles?: When I think of the New York Yankees, I think Derek Jeter. Talk to me about the Cardinals and Albert Pujols comes to mind. And...
• 3/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts feels he's ready: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is very confident that he will be ready for Opening Day after playing in the team's...[+] last four games, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. 'My back's great,' said Roberts, who went 2-for-4 Thursday, March 24, and seemingly hasn't missed a beat since returning to spring action Sunday, March 20.
• 3/25 MLB Fantasy Recon: 2011 Fantasy Baseball Busts - Players to Avoid: Message Board Edition.  Doing today's Reconing and I stumbled upon this message board post at http://milliondollarsleeper.com/2011/march/the-untouchables.html...
• 3/25 MLBTradeRumors: Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Perez, Morgan, Belt, Royals: Three years ago today, the Tigers signed Miguel Cabrera to an eight-year, $152.3MM contract extension less than four months after...
• 3/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts plays again Thursday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts played for a fourth consecutive game Thursday, March 24. Roberts went 2-for-4 with a walk and...[+] an RBI.
• 3/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Derrek Lee, Brian Roberts play again: Baltimore Orioles 1B Derrek Lee and 2B Brian Roberts played in their third straight games Wednesday, March 23, and manager Buck...[+] Showalter said they're penciled in to play again Thursday, March 24, reports Roch Kubatko, of MASNSports.com. 'They felt good tonight,' Showalter said. 'Brian felt really good. I think they're both in a good place right now. We'll see what tomorrow brings.'
• 3/23 Baseball Musings: Team Offense, Baltimore Orioles: Derrek Lee hopes to add some power to the Orioles lineup. Photo: Icon SMI The series on team offense continues with the Baltimore...
• 3/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts, Derrek Lee play again Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) and 1B Derrek Lee (foot) played in their second straight games Tuesday, March 22, according...[+] to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Roberts went 2-for-4 with a double and Lee went 0-for-2.
• 3/22 Through The Fence Baseball: Orioles’ two week notice: The final two weeks of spring training will have the Orioles finalizing roster spots along with structuring starting lineups and...
• 3/21 Motor City Bengals: Second Base Opening Remains Unclear for Detroit Tigers: We first discussed the possibility of a trade involving Ramon Santiago a couple weeks back. Yesterday, the folks over at MLive...
• 3/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts hitless in return to lineup Sunday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout, a walk and a groundout Sunday, March 20, according to...[+] Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun. He played five innings at second base and is expected to play again Tuesday, March 22, against the New York Yankees.
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts likely to play Sunday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is expected to play against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, March 20, according to Dan Connolly...[+] of The Baltimore Sun.
• 3/19 MLBTradeRumors: Poll: Luis Castillo's Next Team: The Mets finally went ahead and did what seemed inevitable yesterday, cutting ties with Luis Castillo. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports...
• 3/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts takes BP Friday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) took batting practice on the field Friday, March 18, but he will not play Saturday,...[+] March 19, reports Roch Kubatko, of MASNSports.com.
• 3/17 My Pinstripes: BD Spring Training Report: Doctor Doctor, Gimme The (AL) News | Baseball Digest: BD Spring Training Report: Doctor Doctor, Gimme The (AL) News | Baseball DigestWith opening day just two weeks away it is time...
• 3/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts, Derrek Lee 50-50 for this weekend: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) and 1B Derrek Lee (wrist, thumb) are both 50-50 to play in spring games this weekend,...[+] according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Lee is scheduled to hit in the cages Thursday, March 17, and Roberts will do more defensive drills and hit off a tee.
• 3/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Trio could return this weekend: Baltimore Orioles 1B Derrek Lee (wrist), RP Koji Uehara (elbow) and 2B Brian Roberts (back) are all on schedule to return to game...[+] action this weekend, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.
• 3/17 Baseball Daily Digest: Fantasy Island: Up the Middle:     In the last installment of Fantasy Island, we compared the PECOTA-James projections for MLB backstops to establish a list...
• 3/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts makes progress: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) played catch and took 20 swings from both the left and right sides Wednesday, March...[+] 16, reports Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun. 'Feels good. No problems. I’m pretty confident moving forward we’re not going to have any setbacks,' said Roberts. 'There’s obviously a progression which we’ll go through. I’m not going to get in a game after hitting twice off a tee, but I don’t think this is going to be a long progression. I don’t think anybody foresees that. Date-wise, I don’t know for sure, but I think if everything goes well, it shouldn’t be too long.'
• 3/16 Through The Fence Baseball: Pushing youth the Oriole’s way: Spring training is in full swing (half over really), and aches and pains are likely to change the opening day landscape. Derrek...
• 3/15 Baseball Musings: Good News in Baltimore: The Orioles received positive medical reports on both Justin Duchscherer and Brian Roberts. Justin probably won’t be able...
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to begin activities soon: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) said he will resume baseball activities in the next couple of days and said his injury...[+] is nowhere near the extent of his back injury last season, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. 'It's just going to be a progression starting today,' Roberts said. 'We're not going to necessarily put days on it just because of (the media). But certainly, my goal and my hope is to still play Opening Day. It will just be a progression and we’ll see how it goes.'
• 3/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts update: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) had an MRI that didn't reveal anything new Monday, March...[+] 14, MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports. Manager Buck Showalter isn't counting Roberts out for the opener.
• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Brian Roberts: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the team has an idea what is causing 2B Brian Roberts'...[+] (back) back pain, but he declined comment until Roberts' MRI Monday, March 14, The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports. Showalter said Roberts was feeling a little better.
• 3/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to undergo MRI exam Monday: Contrary to previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) will undergo an MRI exam Monday, March 14, at 3:30 p.m....[+] Eastern, according to Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts receives injections: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) received 'trigger-point injections' in his back Friday, March 11, and is expected to...[+] undergo an MRI exam Saturday, March 12, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Roberts will be out until at least Tuesday, March 15. 'He's got a lot of tests from previous times that we are able to compare it to, and there wasn't any real red flags today,' Showalter said. 'So we'll see how he plays in the next day or two but will probably let it quiet down for at least two or three days.' Roberts has only played in four spring contests. IFs Cesar Izturis, Ryan Adams, Robert Andino, Brendan Harris and Nick Green can all play second base.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts may have more tests done: Updating earlier reports, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said 2B Brian Roberts (back) hasn't improved and may get more...[+] tests done on his back, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts could return Sunday: Updating an earlier report, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) won't make the road trip Saturday, March 12, but could play...[+] Sunday, March 13, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Cesar Izturis in, Brian Roberts out: Baltimore Orioles 2B Cesar Izturis (ankle) is in the lineup Friday, March 11, but 2B Brian Roberts (back) is not, MASNSports.com's...[+] Roch Kubatko reports.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts may play Friday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) worked out at the Orioles' complex in Sarasota, Fla. on Thursday, March 10, and MLB.com's...[+] Brittany Ghiroli reports manager Buck Showalter didn't rule out the second baseman playing in the home game Friday, March 11.
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts still out Thursday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is still out of the lineup for the team's spring game Thursday, March 10, according...[+] to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
• 3/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Not worried about Brian Roberts, Derrek Lee: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter does not seem overly concerned with the injuries to 2B Brian Roberts (back) and 1B Derrek...[+] Lee (wrist, thumb), according to ESPN's Stephania Bell. Showalter said Roberts' back problems are not related to his back injury from last year.
• 3/9 Call to the Pen: On the Plus and Minus: The Baltimore Orioles: I am a busy woman, so I am just going to skip the preamble and get right down to business: the Orioles were bad last season....
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts not worried about back: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back), who was scratched Wednesday, March 9, said his back issues are nothing to worry about...[+] and he could have played through it if it were the regular season, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Roberts' issues were caused when diving back to first base in the game Monday, March 7. 'I used to get them every now and then,' Roberts said. 'I try to play every day. I'll just wake up and see how it is. If it was the regular season, I'd probably play, but I doubt that we'll push it now.'
• 3/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts out today: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) was scratched Wednesday, March 9, due to back spasms, MASNSports.com's...[+] Roch Kubatko reports.
• 3/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts misses workout Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) missed the team's workout Tuesday, March 8, with back spasms, according to The Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Manager Buck Showalter said Roberts experienced the back spasms a few days ago and is still scheduled to play in the game Wednesday, March 9.
• 3/7 My Pinstripes: FullCountPitch - Will We Ever Get Out Of This Place?: FullCountPitch - Will We Ever Get Out Of This Place?The Baltimore Orioles were once the beasts of the AL East, the monsters of...
• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts plays Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (neck) played in his first spring game Tuesday, March 1, and recorded a single in his first...[+] at-bat, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.

• 2/27 Baseball Press: Not With a Ten-Foot Pole: Second Basemen: Ben Zobrist isn't worth the risk on draft day (Getty)With fantasy drafts hitting full stride over the next few weeks, you will...
• 2/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Derrek Lee, Brian Roberts take batting practice: Baltimore Orioles 1B Derrek Lee (thumb) and 2B Brian Roberts (neck) both took batting practice Sunday, Feb. 27, according to MLB.com's...[+] Chris Girandola. They did not take part in the intrasquad scrimmage despite not feeling any discomfort.
• 2/27 MLB Fantasy Recon: Spring Training Update / Injury Report 2/25: Be On Deck brings us Spring Training updates and most importantly, injury updates on a few key players to watch.  Adrian...
• 2/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts resumes practicing: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (neck) returned to the practice field Saturday, Feb. 26, after receiving...[+] an ultrasound treatment on his neck, according to The Associated Press. He is not expected to play in the exhibition opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, Feb. 28.
• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts' injury not serious: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (neck) said his neck soreness would not be enough to keep him from...[+] missing any games if it were the regular season, according to MLB.com's Chris Girandola. Roberts is leaving the decision on when he can return to workouts to the training staff.
• 2/25 Baseball Reality Tour: 2011 Roto Sleepers and Busts: A quick note before we get started. We'll likely be offline for the next couple of weeks because we'll be going on a two-week...
• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Not worried about Brian Roberts: Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said the team is not worried about 2B Brian Roberts (neck) after...[+] he missed his third straight day of workouts Friday, Feb. 25, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. No further tests are planned for Roberts, whose condition has improved. MacPhail is hoping Roberts can rejoin workouts Saturday, Feb. 26.
• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts sits again: Baltimore Orioles IFs Cesar Izturis and Brendan Harris are taking grounders at second base Friday, Feb. 25, in 2B Brian Roberts'...[+] (neck) absence, MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports.
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | X-rays negative on Brian Roberts: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts' (neck) X-rays came back negative on his neck Wednesday, Feb. 23, and he is aiming on returning...[+] to workouts Friday, Feb. 25, or Saturday, Feb. 26, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. 'We tried to get it calmed down at least, so whenever it does feel fine, I'll go out there. It's the third day of Spring Training,' Roberts said.
• 2/24 It's About the Money (Stupid): Spring Training injuries mounting: The biggest news from the Spring so far has been Adam Wainwright's pending ligament replacement surgery, but the number...
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts sits today: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (neck) will not take part in workouts Thursday, Feb. 24, MLB.com's...[+] Brittany Ghiroli reports.
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts downplays neck injury: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (neck) is downplaying the extent of his neck injury, according to The Associated Press. 'Just...[+] a stiff neck,' Roberts said. 'We've probably all had a stiff neck at some point in our life, right? I'm not overly concerned.' Roberts will be re-evaluated Thursday, Feb. 24. He also denied the possibility that his neck soreness is related to the back issues he suffered from last year. 'Muscle spasm. Nothing other than that. Trapezius. Is that right? Day-to-day. They didn't see any disc issues or anything. It is what it is. It's February 20-whatever. He missed a day. We'll try to get him back on the field,' manager Buck Showalter said. SS Cesar Izturis would likely take over at second base if Roberts is out for a while.
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts' neck injury could be related to back: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts' (neck) neck soreness could be related to the back issues that he has had in the past, according...[+] to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Roberts missed much of last year with a herniated disc in his lower back.
• 2/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts out with sore neck: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (neck) left the complex to have an X-ray taken on his sore neck Wednesday, Feb. 23, The Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports.
• 2/22 Mets360.com: What if Oliver Perez’ expiring deal had trade value?: I am glad that baseball does not have a salary cap and what’s to follow should in no way, shape or form be construed as any...
• 2/19 MLB Fantasy Recon: Draft Board Analysed: Dustin Pedroia is Over Rated Get Brian Roberts: Brian Roberts -  Player A - .283 16 79 30Player B - .296 15 72 20Player A is Brian Roberts and Player B is Dustin Pedroia...
• 2/18 MLB Fantasy Recon: Draft Board Analysed: Dustin Pedroia is Over Rated Get Brian Roberts: Brian Roberts -  Player A - .283 16 79 30Player B - .296 15 72 20Player A is Brian Roberts and Player B is Dustin Pedroia...
• 2/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts takes swings Monday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts reported to spring training early and took some swings in an indoor batting cage Monday, Feb....[+] 14, reports Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun. Roberts was able to pass his physical when he reported to the team's facility.
• 2/13 Baseball Press: Dr. Lineup: The 2011 Baltimore Orioles: Mark Reynolds brings his power and strikeouts to Baltimore's lineup. (Getty)Heading into the 2011 season, Baltimore Orioles manager...
• 2/13 MLB Fantasy Recon: 2011 Recon: Second Base Rankings: Second base is inspiring panic in the mock drafts and message boards.  Don't panic.  Draft best available player as...
• 2/11 MLB Fantasy Recon: Changes in L attitudes, Changes in Attitudes, Players Who Changed Hemispheres in 2010: Natural decline is inevitable. All players get older an and drift into fantasy irrelevance. We're seeing Derek Jeter and Manny...
• 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...
• 2/7 MLB Fantasy Recon: Sleeper or Stinker: Vladimir Guerrero in Baltimore: Another aging slugger heads to the AL East. Fantasy owners will see less of Luke Scott's freak hot streaks as Vladimir Guerrero...
• 2/7 Baseball Musings: Lining up the Orioles: Roch Kubatko tries to predict the Orioles 2011 lineup. The Lineup Analysis Tool should give us a clue as to how the lineup might...
• 2/2 The "Mc" Effect: 2011 Fantasy Baseball Preview - Second Basemen Rankings: Introduction -Catchers -First Basemen -Second Basemen Third Basemen -Shortstops -Outfielders 1 -Outfielders...

• 1/31 The "Mc" Effect: 2011 Fantasy Baseball Preview - Second Basemen Rankings: Introduction -Catchers -First Basemen -Second Basemen Third Basemen -ShortstopsSecond base is a big position...
• 1/31 The Sporting Hippeaux: Orioles Brass Abandons Baby Birds?: For the first time since 1997, Baltimore baseball fans have something to get excited about.  Yes, 2010 was their 13th consecutive...
• 1/21 Fungoes.net: Longest-tenured franchise players: In our post on Albert Pujols’s contract comparables, we noted that one of many similarities between the Cardinals’...
• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Felix Pie could hit leadoff: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said OF Felix Pie could hit leadoff if 2B Brian Roberts is injured at any point during...[+] the season, according to MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko. 3B Brendan Harris, SS Cesar Izturis, IF Robert Andino and SS J.J. Hardy could be other options.
• 1/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Derrek Lee to hit in middle of lineup: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he sees 1B Derrek Lee hitting either third or fourth in the lineup this year, according...[+] to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko. 2B Brian Roberts is locked into the leadoff spot. OF Nick Markakis could hit second, as well as OF Adam L. Jones. Markakis could also hit third, with Lee hitting fourth. 'It's always been my belief that you're better off moving a guy up the lineup as the season progresses, instead of starting him in a place that might be a reach and then having to work down. You have to keep that in mind,' Showalter said. SS J.J. Hardy is another option to hit second if Lee hits third.

• 12/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts healthy: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back, concussion) said he feels like he is over the back issues that plagued his 2010 season,...[+] according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. 'I'm as excited as I've ever been coming off a year where I didn't get to go on the field a lot and do what I love to do,' Roberts said. 'To go through those struggles, that was one of the hardest years of my life baseball wise. Every chance I get to go the gym and continue to progress, I'm excited as I've ever been. I'm looking forward to 2011, that for sure.' He has upped the intensity of his workouts in the past few weeks and everything is going well. Roberts was still feeling the effects of his concussion until roughly four weeks ago.
• 12/10 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles To Re-Sign Cesar Izturis, Add Green: The Orioles have re-signed Cesar Izturis to a one-year deal worth $1.5MM, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun (Twitter links)....

• 11/20 B-R Blog: 4+ SB Games: Since 1920, how many players have 2+ games with 4+ SB in their career? Here's the list - Rk Player #Matching   PA AB H 2B 3B...
• 11/12 Jason's Baseball Blog: Fantasy Rankings in Review – Second Basemen: Back in February, I took my first shot at attempting to rank players for fantasy purposes. After a full season, I thought it wise...
• 11/11 B-R Blog: 2010 Productive But Not Full-Time Batters: How many batters last season had between 200 and 350 PA and had more than zero batting wins? Here's the answer - Rk Player BtWins...

• 10/26 Crashburn Alley: Chase Utley: Public Enemy Number One: For a long time, Chase Utley has been beloved in Philadelphia. Although he’s not much of a talker, he’s had quite...
• 10/23 MLBTradeRumors: 2011 Payroll Commitments: With the 2010-2011 offseason drawing closer, we're going to start hearing more and more about how much each team is able to spend...
• 10/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts undergoes CT scan: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (head) underwent a CT scan, which came out clear, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec....[+]
• 10/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts' injury was self-inflicted: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (head) said Monday, Oct. 4, that he was experiencing concussion-like symptoms for the last...[+] six games of the season after hitting himself in the helmet with a bat, according to ESPN.com. 'In frustration (after a strikeout), I whacked myself on the head with my bat in the ninth. I had my helmet on,' Roberts told reporters. 'It's something I've done a million times, but I still can't tell you for sure if that was it. But that's the only thing that I can point to because that night and the next morning, I just didn't feel good. So it's been going on since then.' He is scheduled to undergo a CT scan to determine the cause of his symptoms.
• 10/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts still sidelined: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) missed his fifth consecutive game Saturday, Oct. 2,...[+] against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Associated Press. He is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Oct. 3.
• 10/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts out Friday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (headaches) is not available for either game of a doubleheader Friday, Oct. 1, with headache-type...[+] symptoms, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. The team is listing Roberts as day-to-day. He visited with a doctor Thursday, Sept. 30, and did some running on the field.

• 9/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts out Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (illness) was out of the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 29, according to Fred Goodall, of The Associated...[+] Press. He missed his second straight game.
• 9/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts scratched: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (illness) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 28, The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec...[+] reports.
• 9/23 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/22: After losing the first two games of the series to the Baltimore Orioles, the Boston Red Sox will yet again look to salvage a...
• 9/22 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/22: After losing the first two games of the series to the Baltimore Orioles, the Boston Red Sox will yet again look to salvage a...
• 9/22 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/20: After a tough weekend series, the Boston Red Sox look to keep their playoff hopes alive against a much-improved Baltimore Orioles...
• 9/22 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/21: With their season hanging on by a thread, the Boston Red Sox will look to pick up a win in the second game of a three-game set...
• 9/22 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/21: While I'm not completely giving up on the Boston Red Sox for 2010, it's safe to say that they probably won't be heading to the...
• 9/21 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/21: With their season hanging on by a thread, the Boston Red Sox will look to pick up a win in the second game of a three-game set...
• 9/21 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/20: After a tough weekend series, the Boston Red Sox look to keep their playoff hopes alive against a much-improved Baltimore Orioles...
• 9/21 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/21: While I'm not completely giving up on the Boston Red Sox for 2010, it's safe to say that they probably won't be heading to the...
• 9/19 MLBTradeRumors: MacPhail: O's Will Look To Upgrade Offense: The Orioles' bats haven't dazzled this season, ranking 27th in runs scored and 22nd in team OPS at .705. Peter **** from the Baltimore...
• 9/17 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees vs. Orioles VI: Matuszuma's Revenge: The Yankees and Orioles meet in Baltimore tonight for the sixth and final time this season. The Baltimore Buck Showalters surprised...
• 9/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts returns: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (knee) returned to the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 15, The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports....[+]
• 9/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts getting on baseBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts has reached base safely in 25 straight games, according to The Associated Press. ...[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts has reached base safely in 25 straight games, according to The Associated Press.
• 9/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts, Julio Lugo unavailable: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (knee) and SS Julio Lugo (headache) were unavailable Tuesday, Sept. 14, against the Toronto...[+] Blue Jays, according to Associated Press reporter David Ginsburg.
• 9/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts leaves early: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (knee) left the game after being hit near the right knee with a pitch Monday, Sept. 13, The...[+] Associated Press reports.
• 9/8 YankeeAnalysts.com: Arrieta dominant as O's take first series of year from Yanks, on cusp of first sweep at Stadium since 1986: You had to figure CC Sabathia was due for a clunker at home at some point. As wonderful as he is at pitching, even the best have...
• 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 Baseball Musings: Evil Player: The Evil Player program selected Brian Roberts as Monday’s evil player. Brain may be single-handedly responsible for the...
• 9/5 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yankees vs. Orioles V: This Time it's Personal: The Yankees last saw the Orioles nearly three months ago, having played Baltimore 12 times in a span of about six weeks and going...
• 9/3 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/3: For five innings last night, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka looked like the pitcher that the planet saw...
• 9/3 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/3: For five innings last night, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka looked like the pitcher that the planet saw...
• 9/2 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/2: After coming back for a big win last night, the Boston Red Sox will look to take the rubber game of a three-game set against...
• 9/2 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 9/2: After coming back for a big win last night, the Boston Red Sox will look to take the rubber game of a three-game set against...
• 9/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Adam Jones, Brian Roberts return Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones (shoulder) and 2B Brian Roberts (hip) returned to the lineup Tuesday, Aug. 31, according to...[+] Associated Press reporter David Ginsburg.

• 8/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts leaves Friday's game with hip injury: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (hip) left the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Friday, Aug. 27, because of a...[+] strained left hip, according to The Associated Press.
• 8/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts' double is key blow in Thursday win: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts drove in two runs with a double Thursday, Aug. 19, according to The Associated Press' David...[+] Ginsburg. It was part of a four-run inning that helped the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 4-0.
• 8/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts goes deep Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts hit his second home run of the year in a winning effort Wednesday, Aug. 11, according to The...[+] Associated Press.
• 8/10 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: August 9: Home Run of the Day: Jason Heyward (Trot Time: 19.45 seconds) [video] Baltimore's Brian Roberts hit a walkoff home run for...
• 8/10 Wezen-Ball: Tater Trot Tracker: August 9: Home Run of the Day: Jason Heyward (Trot Time: 19.45 seconds) [video] Baltimore's Brian Roberts hit a walkoff home run for...
• 8/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts hits walkoff HR: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts hit a walkoff homer to win the game in the bottom of the 10th inning Monday, Aug. 9, The Associated...[+] Press reports.
• 8/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts injured Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (shin) left the game early Wednesday, Aug. 4, with a left shin bruise, according to MLB.com's...[+] Brittany Ghiroli. Roberts was replaced by SS Julio Lugo.
• 8/4 PaulLebowitz.com: The Showalter Rules: The Orioles will turn around under Buck Showalter: In Peter Angelos's time as Orioles owner, he's had one proven, strong-willed...

• 7/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts out todayBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is scheduled to have the day off Tuesday, July 27, The Associated Press reports. ...[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is scheduled to have the day off Tuesday, July 27, The Associated Press reports.
• 7/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts hitless in return to lineup Friday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 0-for-4 with one strikeout in his return to the lineup Friday, July 23, against...[+] the Minnesota Twins, according to The Associated Press.
• 7/23 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Designate Scott Moore For Assignment: The Orioles designated Scott Moore for assignment to make room for Brian Roberts, according to the team. Roberts is returning...
• 7/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts activatedBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) was activated from the 15-day disabled list, MASNSports.com's Jen Royle reports. ...[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) was activated from the 15-day disabled list, MASNSports.com's Jen Royle reports.
• 7/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts could be activated Friday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) could be activated from the disabled list Friday, July 23, according to The Baltimore...[+] Sun's Dan Connolly. Roberts is 6-for-14 (.429) in three games with Double-A Bowie.
• 7/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts rehabs Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in his second game with Double-A Bowie Tuesday,...[+] July 20, and went 1-for-4 with an RBI as the designated hitter Wednesday, July 21, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Roberts will take Thursday, July 22, off and be re-evaluated by the team's staff.
• 7/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts unlikely to play against Toronto: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is unlikely to make his return to the team against the Toronto Blue Jays next week,...[+] according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. 'For me, the ideal place for him is Kansas City. I don't know if we want him coming back from his rehab with the kind of injury he had on Astroturf,' manager Juan Samuel said. 'We have to be smart. We do not want to see him have a major setback. I'm sure he's going to push his way into playing in Toronto, so we have to be smart with this.'
• 7/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts goes 2-for-5 in first rehab game: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in his first rehab game with Double-A Bowie Monday,...[+] July 19, the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports.
• 7/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Brian Roberts: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) will bat leadoff and play all nine innings at second base...[+] with Double-A Bowie Monday, July 19, and will then serve as the designated hitter Tuesday, July 20, and play second base Wednesday, July 21, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
• 7/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to rehab Monday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) will rehab with Double-A Bowie Monday, July 19, and he could return to the team Sunday,...[+] July 25, or Monday, July 26, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
• 7/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts close to returning : Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles interim manager Juan Samuel said 2B Brian Roberts (back) is about seven to 10 days...[+] from returning to the Orioles, reports MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
• 7/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts expected to continue rehab next week: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is expected to continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie early next week, according...[+] to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
• 7/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Brian Roberts: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) will play one or two more games in the Gulf Coast League before joining Double-A Bowie...[+] next week, the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports.
• 7/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts rehabs Thursday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 2-for-3 with the team's Gulf Coast League club Thursday, July 15, and is 7-for-9...[+] in three games so far, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dean Jones Jr.
• 7/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts rehabs Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored with the team's Gulf Coast League club Tuesday,...[+] July 13, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dean Jones Jr. Roberts was serving as the designated hitter.
• 7/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts rehabs Monday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) went 3-for-3 with three singles while playing for the team's Gulf Coast League club...[+] Monday, July 12, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. The team is planning on being cautious in bringing Roberts back. His goal is to return to the team by Aug. 1.
• 7/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts, Luke Scott begin rehab assignments: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) and OF Luke Scott (hamstring) were sent out on their rehab assignments Monday, July...[+] 12, according to CBSSports.com.
• 7/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts starts taking BP: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) has started taking batting practice off coaches at the team's minor league complex in...[+] Sarasota, reports Brittany Ghiroli, of MLB.com.
• 7/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts likely to out until August: Updating previous report, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) has started baseball activities but likely will not return...[+] until August at the earliest, reports Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun.

• 6/26 Baseball Press: Trading Big Z: Has Big Z thrown his last pitch for the Cubs? (AP) After the first inning of Chicago's Cross Town Classic game between...
• 6/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts rehab updateBaltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is starting light baseball activities, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli....[+] Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is starting light baseball activities, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
• 6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Brian Roberts: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) thinks he can return in four to six weeks, the Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports.
• 6/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts could be idle another couple weeks: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) may not participate in baseball activities for another couple of weeks, the Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports. Season-ending back surgery has not been discussed, according to president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail.
• 6/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Brian Roberts: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts' (back) current back problems are believed to be unrelated to the...[+] herniated disc in his lower back that has kept him out since April 9, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. 'The additional testing is not a good sign,' president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. 'They're just going to put him through some additional tests, and obviously that's backing up the on-field activity. But we don't know more than that yet because we don't have the results of the tests.'
• 6/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to undergo more tests: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) was examined by doctors Tuesday, June 8, and he will undergo more tests in the coming...[+] days, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Manager Juan Samuel said Roberts' return from the 60-day disabled list is a long ways away.
• 6/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts suffers setback: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) was held out of an extended spring training game Monday, June 7, and will see a doctor...[+] about his ailing back, the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports.
• 6/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts scratched from rehab game: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) was scratched from his extended Spring Training game Friday, June 4, with more pain...[+] in his herniated disc in his back, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. However, manager Juan Samuel described it as a 'small setback.' 'He came in today with some unrelated back pain,' president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. 'It should just delay his introduction for baseball activity for a day or so. Nothing on my radar screen yet suggests it's a (big setback). Hopefully that doesn't change.'
• 6/4 TetreaultVision: Le Roi Est Mort: Dave Trembley Relieved of Duties: Excerpted from my piece at BizofBaseball.com Slow starts, untimely injuries and marginal talents generally doom teams to poor...
• 6/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts update: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) will play in an extended spring training game Friday, June 4, and will start a rehab...[+] assignment as early as June 10, the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports. 'He'll play five innings, play second base, get a few at-bats,' Orioles manager Dave Trembley said. 'I got it scheduled for the next five or six days for him; I would think after that he'd go on rehab.'
• 6/1 WalkOff Walk: Which Came First: The Oriole or the Egg? : Sweet Mary Mother of Ripken are the Orioles ever bad! A weekend sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays (who worsened themselves...

• 5/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts rehab update: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) took swings from both sides of the plate and fielded approximately 50 grounders Friday,...[+] May 28, in Sarasota, Fla., according to Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com. He is expected to take more swings and fielding practice Saturday, May 29.
• 5/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Three players heading to extended Spring Training: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back), RP Koji Uehara (elbow) and RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) are all expected to head to...[+] extended Spring Training to continue their rehab Friday, May 28, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
• 5/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts hospitalized: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back, illness) was hospitalized with pneumonia Wednesday, May 19, and didn't board his plane...[+] to Sarasota, Fla., to begin his rehab, the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports. It's unknown how long he has been set back.
• 5/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to begin rehab assignment Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is expected to report to Sarasota, Fla. Wednesday, May 19, to continue progressing in...[+] baseball-related activities, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Roberts is still targeting a return June 10.
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts to report to Sarasota this week: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) played catch and fielded ground balls Saturday, May 15, according to Roch Kubatko of...[+] MASNSports.com. Roberts fielded more grounders from Juan Samuel Sunday, May 16, and is expected to report later this week to the team's minor league complex in Sarasota, Fla., where his workload is expected to increase.
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts expected to report to extended spring training Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) hit off a tee Sunday, May 16, and is expected to report to extended spring training...[+] Tuesday, May 18, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
• 5/16 Baseball Daily Digest: Roto Lunch – May 16: Position Players: Probably not time to grab him yet, unless you have a DL slot sitting around unused, but 2b Brian Roberts is...
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts moved to 60-day DL: The Baltimore Orioles moved 2B Brian Roberts (back) to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, May 12, according to CBSSports.com....[+]
• 5/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Still no timetable on Brian Roberts: There is still no timetable for the return of 2B Brian Roberts (back), according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Roberts has not...[+] discussed surgery as an option and declined to speculate on a target date for his return.

• 4/30 B-R Blog: Kelly Johnson, Robinson Cano, and most HR by a 2B: Kelly Johnson and Robinson Cano have both gotten off to incredible starts this season. Johnson has 9 HR, 18 RBI, and 59 total...
• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts not cleared for activities: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) visited with Dr. Lee Riley Monday, April 26, and has still not been cleared for baseball...[+] activities, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
• 4/24 MLBTradeRumors: Highest Paid Players In 2010: Let's round up what each of the 30 teams are paying their highest paid player this season. This includes any known signing bonus...
• 4/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Brian Roberts likely out until mid-May: Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is likely to be out until at least mid-May, according to Orioles.MLB.com's Brittany...[+] Ghiroli.
• 4/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Roberts progressing slowly: Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (back) is progressing slowly and has yet to be...[+] cleared to resume physical activities. He is eligible to come off the disabled list Saturday, April 24, but that will not happen. 'I think things are progressing as they had hoped,' president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. 'We're probably a week or so away from (him resuming baseball activities), in the best case. I think we're talking about a matter of weeks and not days, that's for sure.'