Alfredo (Cabrera) Simon
[Carlos E Cabrera]

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 6", Weight: 265 lb.

Born: May 8, 1981 in Santiago, Santiago, Dominican Republic
High School: Liceo Gregorio (Santiago, DO)
Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1999. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 6, 2008 (Age 27)   vs. OAK 1.2 IP, 3 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 3 ER
Teams (by GP): Orioles/Reds 2008-2013
2013 Contract Status: 1st-Year Arb Eligible, 1 yr/$890k (13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 3.142, Arb Eligible: 2014, Free Agent: 2016 [*], Agents: Para Sports & Entertainment Group, LLC [*]
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• 3/28 Blog Red Machine: 2013 Reds Season Preview: The ‘Pen: I doubt anyone would question that one reason for the Reds success in winning the NL Central in 2012 was largely due to the pitching...
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• 2/3 Blog Red Machine: The signing of Manny Parra: The Reds Could Have Done Better: The Reds’ recent signing of southpaw pitcher Manny Parra is interesting if not mis-guided. In the comments section of a...
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• 1/31 Blog Red Machine: Reds 5 at 5: Pete with Larry King, More ASGs in Cincy, More: First off, apologies for no 5 at 5 yesterday. This Ohio weather kicked my hind end over the past 48 hours and needed a bit of...
• 1/31 Redlegs Review: Reds avoid arbitration with Heisey, Simon : The Reds tweeted on their official account that OF Chris Heisey and RHP Alfredo Simon have both agreed to one-year deals with...
• 1/31 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Avoid Arbitration With Simon, Heisey: We'll track the day's arbitration agreements under $3MM right here... The Reds announced that they've avoided arbitration...
• 1/18 Redlegs Review: Reds exchange salary figures with six arbitration-eligible players: Friday marked the deadline for players and teams to exchange salary figures for arbitration. If necessary, salary arbitration...
• 1/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Alfredo Simon exchanges figuresCincinnati Reds RP Alfredo Simon filed at $1.05 million for salary arbitration, and the Reds countered at $750,000....[+] Cincinnati Reds RP Alfredo Simon filed at $1.05 million for salary arbitration, and the Reds countered at $750,000.
• 1/18 Blog Red Machine: Reds and Players Exchange Arbitration Numbers: Danny Knobler of CBS Sports has the list for the exchange of salary numbers between players and the Reds. Here’s a look...
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• 11/20 Blog Red Machine: Gotta Love Sam LeCure: As he waved toward the bench, it was clear there was something not right with staff ace Johnny Cueto. He had only thrown six pitches...

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• 9/28 Pitchers Hit Eighth: 2011 Game 162 Views By Win Expectancy: If you saw any baseball on this same day in 2011, you undoubtedly remember at least some sense of euphoria or bitter disappointment,...
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• 9/19 Redlegs Review: The 2012 version of the Reds bullpen is better than 1990: Ask anyone around baseball what they think the 2012 Reds' biggest strength is and I would bet you my bottom dollar...
• 9/19 Blog Red Machine: Give Ryan Hanigan his due: Ryan Hanigan won last night’s game against the Chicago Cubs with a bases-clearing, three-run double in the sixth inning. On...
• 9/9 Redlegs Review: When Chapman pitches the Reds win: Have you ever wondered what the Reds' record is when a particular pitcher appears in a game? If so, you're about...
• 9/6 Redlegs Review: Do the Reds boast the best bullpen in the National League?: Who has the best late-inning relief core in the National League? Well, according to ESPN's Jim Bowden that title...
• 9/5 Blog Red Machine: Reds Drop Rubber Game, 6-2: A loss is a loss is a loss. The Reds take one on the chin today as their nemesis Roy Halladay bit ‘em once again in a Phillies...

• 8/26 StlSportsMinute.com: David Freese could return to lineup on Monday: St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese could return to the starting lineup as early as Monday night. - (Photo credit:...
• 8/24 Redlegs Review: Cardinals use 6-run inning to upend first place Reds: St. Louis (69-56) scored six times in the top of the sixth to race past the Redlegs (76-51), 8-5, at Great American Ball...
• 8/24 Redlegs Review: Reds settle for a series split in Philly, lose 4-3 in 11: The Reds (76-50) had their sights on winning a series in Philadelphia on Thursday night, but were forced to settle...
• 8/9 Obstructed View: Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds (66-45) at Chicago Cubs (43-66): Riding an eight game losing streak and consecutive sweeps on the west coast, the Cubs continue their upset bid to take the number...

• 7/31 Blog Red Machine: Broxton-to-Reds Breakdown: Making a Strength Strength-ier: First of all, I would like to reintroduce myself as this is my semi-triumphant return to BRM. After a grueling year-plus of finishing...
• 7/28 RoxPile: Rockies Shut-Out as Scutaro is Moved: Rockies 0, Reds 3 Well, at least it wasn’t an Ubaldo Jimenez situation. Much as I now look back on the day with indifference...
• 7/28 Blog Red Machine: Reds on a Run: Right now, is there a hotter team in baseball than the Cincinnati Reds? Um, no. Take a look at these… Last 10: 9-1 (best...
• 7/24 Blog Red Machine: No Ichiro?: As the word hit the interwebs that the New York Yankees had acquired Ichiro Suzuki, a few Reds fans were wondering how the Reds...
• 7/20 Blog Red Machine: The Utility Player: Brandon Phillips, Votto and his Knee, and Alfredo Simon?: And…there will be some Todd Frazier in here as well. Wouldn’t be TUP without him, as he has shown. First thing involves...
• 7/13 STLCardinalBaseball: GAME 87: Momentum Killer: The Cardinals (46-41) had the Reds under the spell of Adam Wainwright, who was attempting to reach the .500 mark. Unfortunately,...
• 7/11 StanGraphs: NL Central Second Half Outlook: Can you believe the first half of the 2012 season is already past us? Why, it seems like only yesterday StanGraphs was in its...

• 6/21 WahoosOnFirst: Justin Masterson Sparkles as Indians Sweep Reds in Ohio Cup: Justin Masterson tossed another absolute gem and Cleveland hitters came up with a number of big hits as the Indians beat the Reds,...
• 6/11 Roto Think Tank: N.L. FAAB Log: June 11, 2012: Brad Boxberger $10.  Other bids: $5.Boxberger came to the Padres in the Mat Latostrade.  His ERA is disappointing,...
• 6/8 FanSided: The Utility Player: Chapman, Frazier, Votto, More!With last night's 5-4, 10 inning loss, Reds fans witnessed more than they thought. Not only did you witness ...
• 6/7 FanSided: All Quiet on the Reds Front? Not ExactlyIf your reading this title and thinking this is about a trade rumor, then I'll disappoint you this time. ...

• 5/18 YankeeAnalysts.com: Series Preview: Interleague Play Take 1: Reds visit the Bronx: Everyone’s favorite (defined liberally) late spring tradition, Interleague Play, start today as the Cincinnati Reds roll...
• 5/16 MLBTradeRumors: 2013 Contract Issues: Cincinnati Reds: The Reds are next in MLBTR’s 2013 Contract Issues series: Eligible For Free Agency (2) Scott Rolen - Rolen, now on the...

• 4/21 MLBTradeRumors: Waiver Claims Helping Their New Teams: The Rays claimed Brandon Allen off waivers from the Athletics two days ago, improving their bench with some left-handed power....
• 4/13 High Heat Stats: Double roundup: Games notes from Wednesday/Thursday: Couldn’t get around on the High Heat yesterday, so let’s play a little catch-up. WEDNESDAY: Rockies 17, Giants 8: Colorado...
• 4/12 FanSided: Game 7: Nationals 3, Reds 2 (10) Home Opener: In a beautiful afternoon for baseball filled with fabulous pitching and unnecessary drama, the Washington Nationals sent 41,000...
• 4/8 FanSided: Answered Prayers: Reds Take the First Series of 2012It is easy to sit back and critique the Reds so far in 2012.  The numbers don't lie do they?  ...
• 4/8 MLBTradeRumors: Week In Review: 4/1/12 - 4/7/12: It's time for a look back at the week that was, including a pair of monster contract extensions.. Joey Votto and...
• 4/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Reds | Alfredo Simon in middle relief: Cincinnati Reds RP Alfredo Simon, who was claimed off waivers Wednesday, April 4, will be in the bullpen and pitch in middle relief....[+] RP Bill Bray won't be in a setup role to start the season because manager Dusty Baker doesn't think Bray is sharp enough yet. 'He's had enough to pitch, but not enough to pitch in the role we are accustomed to seeing him or with the regularity we're accustomed to seeing,' Baker said. 'He's still in spring training (mode).'
• 4/4 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Notes: Votto Reaction, Phillips: Here' the latest out of the Queen City, including lots of thoughts about Joey Votto's contract extension... Votto has full...
• 4/4 MLBTradeRumors: Reds Claim Alfredo Simon: The Reds have claimed Alfredo Simon off of waivers from the Orioles, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun tweets. The Orioles had...
• 4/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Brewers | Alfredo Simon on radar screen: The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly expressed an interest in Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon. The pitcher was placed on waivers...[+] Friday, March 30.
• 4/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Astros | Interested in Alfredo Simon: The Houston Astros have expressed an interest in Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon, who was placed on waivers Friday, March 30....[+]

• 3/31 Release Points: New Baltimore Regime Committing Same Old Mistakes: First off, let me say this: I get it.  And by that I mean I reallyget it.  My future first born – who’s still many, many...
• 3/31 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Waive Alfredo Simon: SATURDAY: Simon told reporters (including MLB.com's Britt Ghiroli) that he expects to get claimed off waivers, but will elect...
• 3/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon still in the mix for rotation spot: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said SP Alfredo Simon is still in the running for a starting rotation spot. He would...[+] like to see him pitch five or six innings in the exhibition game against the New York Yankees Sunday, March 18.
• 3/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon dealing with injuryBaltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon (groin) will have his schedule adjusted due to some groin tightness....[+] Baltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon (groin) will have his schedule adjusted due to some groin tightness.
• 3/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | 17 players agree to terms: The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to terms with Ps Jake Arrieta, Jason Berken, Zach Britton, Oliver Drake, Tommy Hunter, Troy...[+] Patton, Zach Phillips, Alfredo Simon, Pedro Strop and Chris Tillman, C Taylor Teagarden, INFs Ryan Adams, Josh Bell, Chris Davis, Ryan Flaherty and Joe Mahoney and OF Nolan Reimold on one-year contracts.
• 3/6 Through The Fence Baseball: Friday Fantasy Roundup: Harper, Braun, Konerko: Welcome to Friday Fantasy Roundup where I will share with you players who are making headlines each week. Let’s kick it...
• 3/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to pitch Monday: Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon will start against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, March 5, in Grapefruit League action. The second...[+] appearance for Simon will come March 10.

• 2/1 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Notes: Out Of Options Players, Trade Chips: New Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette spent about $24MM on free agents this winter, mainly...

• 1/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon loses weightBaltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon has lost approximately 10 pounds during the offseason....[+] Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon has lost approximately 10 pounds during the offseason.

• 11/13 Through The Fence Baseball: Baltimore Orioles 2012 pitching preview: The Orioles were the worst pitching team in the major leagues last year with a team ERA of 4.89. The supposed “year of the...
• 11/8 Baseball Musings: Simon Cleared: Alfredo Simon was not involved in a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve: Defense attorney Dinora Dilone said Simon was acquitted...
• 11/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon acquitted: Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon was acquitted of an involuntary manslaughter charge Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the New Year's Eve...[+] shooting death of 25-year-old Michel Castillo Almonte. Simon was facing up to two years in prison.

• 10/28 MLBTradeRumors: Near Misses For Super Two Status: Some players with more than two and less than three years of service time go to arbitration, while others don't. Going to arbitration...
• 10/22 PaulLebowitz.com: Why Would Anyone Want To Be The Orioles GM?: The problems are familiar and circular. One recognizable and respected name after another has taken a job with the Baltimore Orioles...
• 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 Baseball Musings: Baltimore BalkAlfredo Simon balks with Marco Scutaro on third base, and the Red Sox tie the Orioles at two in the top of the fourth. ...
• 9/28 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Torture - 9/28: The Boston Red Sox face another must win situation tonight in the season finale with the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at...
• 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...
• 9/28 SOX & Dawgs: Afternoon Red Sox Torture - 9/28: The Boston Red Sox face another must win situation tonight in the season finale with the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at...
• 9/28 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: On the final day of the season, we know the six division winners, and we know the Phillies and the Yankees own the best record...
• 9/27 Fragile Freddy's: Game 161 Recap: BOS – 002 302 010 – 8 – 11 – 0BAL – 100 201 021 – 7 – 13 – 0 It was not pretty but the Red Sox got a huge win...
• 9/26 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox @ Baltimore Orioles Pitching Matchups: 9/26-9/28: Monday, September 26th @ 7:05 PM Josh Beckett, RHP (13-6, 2.70) vs Tommy Hunter, RHP (4-4, 4.86) TV: NESN, MLB Network,...
• 9/23 Roto Think Tank: The Final A.L. Gearing Up - Part II: Last time out I looked at some hitters who might help out over the last three days of the regular season (assuming you're...
• 9/23 22gigantes.com: Villalona changes agents: For those of you still keeping tabs on Giants first base prospect Angel Villalona… According to Andrew Baggarly of the San...
• 9/22 MLBTradeRumors: NL West Notes: Kemp, Sanchez, Street, Villalona: The first-place Diamondbacks had a magic number of 2 to clinch the NL West entering Thursday's action and could pop the champagne...
• 9/18 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: Jered Weaver tries to keep the Angels in the playoff race as he faces the Orioles and Alfredo Simon. Weaver goes for his 18th...
• 9/13 Baseball Musings: Games of the Day: David Price tries to keep the Rays winning ways going as he faces Alfredo Simon and the Baltimore Orioles. Price had a little...
• 9/8 Yankees Daily: Yankees lose to Orioles 5-4 in 10 innings: BALTIMORE (AP) — The New York Yankees would have preferred doing just about anything on their day off rather than playing a...
• 9/5 YankeeAnalysts.com: Series Preview | Yankees vs. Orioles VI: Bye Bye Birdos: Strange how the schedule works out sometimes. As noted in Friday’s Jays preview, the Yankees hosted Toronto last Labor Day...

• 8/29 Yankees Daily: Freddy Garcia limits Orioles as Yankees win 3-2: BALTIMORE (AP) — Freddy Garcia returned from the disabled list to pitch six innings of two-hit ball, Nick Swisher homered and...
• 8/29 My Pinstripes: Garcia Seals Up Rotation Spot: With Joe Girardi announcing earlier in the day that he would go back to a five man rotation once the Yankees leave Boston Thursday...
• 8/29 YankeeAnalysts.com: Yanks edge O’s 3-2 behind Steady Freddy: The Yankees rode a Mark Teixeira double, a Nick Swisher two-run home run and six innings of one-run ball (4 Ks, 1 BB) from Freddy...
• 8/29 YankeeAnalysts.com: Bombers blast Orioles in nightcap: After scoring zero runs in the opener of Sunday’s doubleheader, things didn’t start out promisingly in the night game,...
• 8/23 MLBTradeRumors: Arbitration Eligibles: Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles kick off our series taking a look at players who will be arbitration eligible for 2012. First time: Jo-Jo Reyes,...
• 8/19 Roto Think Tank: Gearing Up: A.L. Week 21 August 22-28: Rising UpRyan Lavarnway (3% owned last week; 7% this week)A sixth round pick out of Yale in 2008, Lavarnway has crushed...
• 8/18 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Notes: Davis, Gonzalez, Guerrero, Simon: It's unclear how much the Orioles knew about the possibility that Chris Davis had shoulder problems when they acquired him late...
• 8/17 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Live Blogging: Orioles @ A’s Game 123:   12:53PM PDT: A’s need to take advantage of this opportunity here with Jemile Weeks on via a leadoff single followed...
• 8/8 Roto Think Tank: A.L. FAAB Log: August 8, 2011: If you're interested in my write-ups on Travyon Robinson and Johnny Giavotella, check out this past Friday's Gearing...

• 7/29 YankeeAnalysts.com: Series Preview | Yankees vs. Orioles IV: What’s up, Buck?: It all started out so promising for Buck Showalter and his crew. After taking over for the beleaguered Orioles on August 3, 2010,...
• 7/25 MLBTradeRumors: AL East Notes: Niemann, Davis, Orioles: We’ve already checked in on the AL East and taken detailed looks at its two biggest spenders, the Yankees and Red Sox. Here...
• 7/22 B-R Blog: Friday notes: in-game edition for July 22: [Why wait for the games to be over?] -- Jacoby Ellsbury hit his 16th HR of the season, his 7th in his last 12 games. He also has...
• 7/19 MLBTradeRumors: Giants Acquire Jeff Keppinger : The Giants acquired Jeff Keppinger from the Astros for right-handed pitchers Henry Sosa and Jason Stoffel, the teams announced. 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...
• 7/18 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Notes: Hardy, Simon, Bell, Worrell: Let's check in on the latest from Charm City... Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun has the breakdown of J.J. Hardy's contract...
• 7/15 Did The Tribe Win Last Night?: Indians vs. Orioles Series Preview: By Matt Van Wormer As the first half of the season came to a close, the Indians were on a little down swing, losing their final...
• 7/3 MLBTradeRumors: Clay Rapada Clears Waivers: SUNDAY: Rapada has cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore...

• 6/29 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles To Designate Clay Rapada For Assignment: The Orioles will designate Clay Rapada for assignment to create roster space for Alfredo Simon, according to Jeff Zrebiec of...
• 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...

• 5/27 T Van Poppel RC Ret Plan: Live Blogging: Orioles @ A’s Game 52: 7:56PM PDT: David DeJesus comes through with a line drive to left off of the glove of Reynolds that allows Mark Ellis to score...
• 5/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon gets relief win in debut: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday, May 24, against the Kansas City Royals....[+] He picked up the relief win in his season debut.
• 5/22 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Lee, Branyan, Simon, Francona: Happy birthday to Matt Wieters!  The Orioles catcher turned 25 today, and he celebrated with a 2-for-4 performance in Baltimore's...
• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon feeling good: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, activated from the restricted list earlier Saturday, May 21, said he is feeling good. He'll...[+] serve as the long man in the bullpen. Simon was pleased with his last rehab outing with Double-A Bowie in which he threw all of his pitches.
• 5/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon reinstatedUpdating previous reports, the Baltimore Orioles have reinstated RP Alfredo Simon from the restricted list....[+] Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Orioles have reinstated RP Alfredo Simon from the restricted list.
• 5/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Jason Berken crushed in relief: Baltimore Orioles RP Jason Berken allowed six runs and five hits in one inning of relief Friday, May 20, against the Washington...[+] Nationals. He also walked one, hit a batter and uncorked a wild pitch while serving up two homers. He has allowed runs in six of his past nine appearances, giving up 15 runs - 14 earned - and 22 hits with eight walks in just 8 2/3 innings. Berken might be designated for assignment when RP Alfredo Simon is added to the 25-man roster next week.
• 5/19 Through The Fence Baseball: Orioles suffering oblique epidemic: I was hoping the only roster moves the Orioles were going to make would be bringing back Brian Matusz and Alfredo Simon. It looks...
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon expected to relieve: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is expected to be activated Sunday, May 22, and the team will likely use him as a long reliever....[+] He pitched six scoreless innings with a minor league team Tuesday, May 17.
• 5/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon making noise on the farm: Baltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon threw six scoreless innings at Double-A Bowie Tuesday, May 17. He allowed three hits and two...[+] walks while fanning four in the outing that lowered his ERA to 3.38. He must be taken off the restricted list this weekend.
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon's case going to court: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, who was involved in a New Year's Day shooting in the Dominican Republic, will have his case...[+] go to a trial.
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon back in the states: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon returned to the United States from the Dominican Republic Monday, May 16. He is expected to...[+] pitch in Richmond for Double-A Bowie Tuesday, May 17.
• 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...
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon's next start date in doubt: The location and date of Baltimore Orioles SP Alfredo Simon's next minor league start are in doubt because the pitcher is returning...[+] to the Dominican Republic to deal with legal issues relating to his two-month imprisonment as the chief suspect in a fatal New York's Day shooting.
• 5/12 Through The Fence Baseball: O’s get a much needed spark: The Orioles were swept by the Rays at home last weekend. Tampa pitchers served up 18 free passes; the O’s only pushed two of...
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon goes five inningsBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon allowed three runs in five innings of work for Double-A Bowie Wednesday, May 11....[+] Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon allowed three runs in five innings of work for Double-A Bowie Wednesday, May 11.
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Two more rehab starts for Alfredo Simon: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is expected to get two more minor league rehab starts before a decision on when he'll return...[+] from the restricted list. Simon is being stretched out as a starter, but might be used as a relieved depending on team need.
• 5/10 Fanspeak.com: What’s Wrong In Baltimore:
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to throw bullpen session: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is with the team, and he'll throw a bullpen session Sunday, May 8, in Baltimore. Simon is then...[+] scheduled for his next minor league rehab start Wednesday, May 11, for Double-A Bowie. Manager Buck Showalter said Simons seems 'upbeat' and looks in 'good shape.'
• 5/7 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Kasten, Simon, Berkman: Links for Saturday, as we await Julio Teheran's big league debut... Stan Kasten confirmed to Adam Kilgore of The Washington...
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon showing rust: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon looked good early on in his outing Thursday, May 5, but eventually showed signs of being rusty...[+] and fatigued. His fastball hit 94 mph in the first two innings, then dropped several mph after that. Last season, Simon was topping out at 97 mph. Despite the rust, Simon has lost 30 pounds and appeared to be in better shape. 'He looked in good shape to me, better shape than in the past and he did move around well,' said a scout. 'His delivery worked fine, his arm worked fine. . .If (the Orioles) can stretch him out and get him into real good shape, he could be a decent alternative in that fourth or fifth (rotation) spot.'
• 5/5 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Notes: Tillman, Simon, Hardy : Chris Tillman allowed eight runs to the Royals without completing four innings today. Here's the latest on the O's, who had won...
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon pitches: Updating a previous item, Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon gave up six hits and four runs (three earned) in five innings with...[+] Double-A Bowie in his first rehab start Thursday, May 5. He struck out five and didn't walk any, but hit a batter and had two wild pitches.
• 5/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon throwing hard: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was hitting 95 mph with his fastball during his minor league outing Thursday, May 5. Simon...[+] also appears to have lost close to 30 pounds thanks to offseason conditioning.
• 5/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Alfredo Simon’s startBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon will attempt to go six innings in his minor league start Thursday, May 5....[+] Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon will attempt to go six innings in his minor league start Thursday, May 5.
• 5/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to make start at Double-A: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is scheduled to make start for Double-A Bowie Thursday, May 5,...[+] as he continues his minor league conditioning stint.
• 5/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon sharp in extended spring: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon faced 19 batters and threw 64 pitches Saturday, April 30, in an extended spring training game....[+] Manager Buck Showalter said he did not allow a run while striking out six. Simon also averaged 94 mph with his fastball. He is scheduled to work again Thursday, May 5, in another extended spring game or with one of the team's minor league affiliates.

• 4/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon has lost weight: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, who is currently on a starter's schedule while pitching in extended spring training, has reportedly...[+] lost 30 pounds, according to MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko.
• 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...
• 4/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon cleared: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon has been cleared to start throwing after passing his physical Tuesday, April 5, according to...[+] The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Simon will be stretched out as a starter.
• 4/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon news: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, who remains on the team’s restricted list, will have a physical Tuesday, April 5, before...[+] beginning a throwing regimen, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.
• 4/2 MLBTradeRumors: East Notes: Simon, Rodriguez, Feliciano, Mets: Let's take a look at some items from the AL and NL East.. Orioles pitcher Alfredo Simon hasn't been totally cleared of wrongdoing...

• 3/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | 22 players signed: The Baltimore Orioles have unilaterally renewed the contracts of 22 players for the 2011 season, according to The Sports Network....[+] SP Jake Arrieta and C Matt Wieters were renewed, along with IF's Robert Andino, Josh Bell, Pedro Florimon, Luis Lebron, Joe Mahoney and Brandon Snyder; OF's Matt Angle and Nolan Reimold; P's Brad Bergesen, Jason Berken, Zach Britton, Brandon Erbe, Troy Patton, Adrian Rosario, Alfredo Simon, Chorye Spoone, Chris Tillman, Rick VandenHurk and Pedro Viola; and C's Jake Fox and Craig Tatum.
• 3/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon granted bail: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was granted bail for $55,000 in the Dominican Republic, ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas reports....[+]

• 2/25 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Rowand, Cabrera, Simon, Loans: Here are some items of note for Friday night, including an interesting question posed by Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com on the...
• 2/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Civil suit against Alfredo Simon dropped: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is no longer facing a civil lawsuit after it was dropped by the family of the victim of a...[+] New Year's Eve shooting, according to The Associated Press. However, Simon remains in custody and could still be tried by the Dominican Republic for his involuntary manslaughter charge.
• 2/25 B-R Blog: More homers than strikeouts in a season (pitcher’s edition): Yesterday I posted about batters who had more homers than strikeouts in a season. Let's take a look at something much odder--pitchers...
• 2/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon's appeal rejected: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon's appeal has been rejected by a Dominican Republic judge, according to The Baltimore Sun. He...[+] was also denied bail and will remain in police custody for the shooting death of Michael Esteban Castillo Almonte.
• 2/23 MLBTradeRumors: Quick Hits: Darvish, Simon, Kenny Williams, Rays: Happy birthday to Brian Duensing (28), Kelly Johnson (29), Casey Kotchman (28), Daniel Nava (28), J.J. Putz (34), Don Wakamatsu...
• 2/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon might be released from jail soon: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon, on the restricted list, might be released from a Dominican Republic jail this week, reports...[+] Roch Kubatko, of MASNSports.com. Simon has been jailed for 49 days following the shooting death of his cousin on New Year's Eve.
• 2/18 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Place Alfredo Simon On Restricted List: The Orioles announced that they placed right-hander Alfredo Simon on the restricted list to create roster space for Vladimir...
• 2/18 The Biz of Baseball: Orioles Make Signing of Vladimir Guerrero Official: The Baltimore Orioles today announced that they have signed free agent DH Vladimir Guerrero to a one-year contract for the upcoming...
• 2/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon put on restricted list: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was placed on the restricted list to make room for DH Vladimir Guerrero, MLB.com's Brittany...[+] Ghiroli reports.
• 2/12 The Process Report: The Rays and Home Run Prone Relievers: I ran across my Manny Delcarmen post from earlier this offseason and noticed that I never got around to expanding on the Rays...
• 2/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon likely headed for Restricted List: Updating a previous report, the Baltimore Orioles are likely to play RP Alfredo Simon on the Restricted List, reports Dan Connolly,...[+] of The Baltimore Sun. Simon is being held in a Dominican Republic jail and is the primary suspect in the shooting death of a cousin.
• 2/1 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Notes: Simon, Jakubauskas, Houser: Let's take a look at some Orioles news.. The O's are unlikely to make a move with Alfredo Simon until February 26th, the...
• 2/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to remain in jail: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon has been denied bail and will remain in jail in the Dominican Republic on an involuntary manslaughter...[+] charge, according to The Associated Press. Simon is expected to remain in jail for a year while the matter is investigated. He could face up to two years in jail if he is convicted.

• 1/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Witnesses willing to back Alfredo Simon: Several witnesses are reportedly willing to testify that Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon could not have fired a shot that killed...[+] his 25-year-old cousin on New Year's Day, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. Simon has yet to be charged for a crime.
• 1/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More details on Alfredo Simon: Updating previous reports, the mother of Michel Esteban Castillo, the man who was fatally wounded in the Dominican New Year's...[+] Eve, claims Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon tried to bribe her family to drop the charges against him, ESPNdeportes.com's Yoel Adames reports.
• 1/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon may be guilty: A Dominican prosecutor said Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was 'trigger-happy' and may have changed the barrel of a gun he...[+] turned over to authorities as a way of disguising his involvement in a New Year's Day shooting, according to The Baltimore Sun's Nick Madigan.
• 1/5 Giants Nirvana: Notes, 1/5/11: As you've probably heard already, Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven were announced today as inductees for the Hall of Fame. No...
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Initial ballistics reports favorable for Alfredo Simon: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was absolved in the initial ballistics reports following a fatal shooting in the Dominican...[+] Republic, but police were skeptical and said it's very early in the process, CNN reports.
• 1/4 The Biz of Baseball: Kevin Gregg, Orioles Agree on 2-yr., $10 Million Deal: Kevin Gregg seems the best bet to close next year in Baltimore. According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi the veteran reliever...
• 1/4 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Agree To Sign Kevin GreggThe Orioles agreed to sign Kevin Gregg, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (on Twitter). ...
• 1/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Alfredo Simon story: Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon said the fatal incident that happened was an accident, MLB.com's...[+] Brittany Ghiroli said. Simon told Dominican police that he fired a shot to dissolve a dispute between two women and ended up wounding a young person in the arm and the same bullet lodged in the chest of the deceased, Public prosecutor Victor Mueses told the AP in a phone interview.
• 1/3 The Golden Sombrero: Around The League: Alfredo Simon, David Wright, 2011 Rotations, Cincinnati Reds, and more…: In case you have been suffering from an ongoing, post-New Years delirium, Alfredo Simon is the main suspect...
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon says shooting was accident: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon said that the man killed Friday, Dec. 31, was his friend and that the shooting was an accident,...[+] according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. 'It wasn't a thing like we began arguing and I started shooting. It was some accident; it happened by accident. That's why I came here - to open my soul,' Simon said. Simon met with authorities Monday, Jan. 3.
• 1/3 My Pinstripes: BD Hot Stove: Starting The Year Off On The Right Foot | Baseball Digest: BD Hot Stove: Starting The Year Off On The Right Foot | Baseball DigestIt’s a new year in the hot stove, but some things haven’t...
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon surrenders to authorities: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon surrendered to authorities in the Dominican Republic Monday, Jan. 3, The Associated Press reports....[+]
• 1/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon is main suspect in fatal shooting: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon is wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 25-year-old man in the Dominican Republic,...[+] according to Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun. Police said Simon killed Michel Castillo Almonte and wounded his 17-year-old brother on Friday, Dec. 31, in the coastal town of Luperon, before fleeing. Representatives for Simon said they have been in contact with him but are not prepared to comment yet.
• 1/2 Baseball Musings: Simon Shooting Suspect: Alfredo Simon of the Orioles is suspected of killing one man and wounding another. Police said Simon shot and killed Michel Castillo...
• 1/2 MLBTradeRumors: Odds & Ends: MacLane, Hamels, Rays, Orioles: Links for Sunday.... NPB Tracker's Patrick Newman passes along a Japanese report that has the Orix Buffaloes set to acquire...

• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Could sign D.J. Carrasco: The New York Mets could sign free-agent RP D.J. Carrasco (Diamondbacks) and are negotiating with the pitcher this week, according...[+] to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Angels | Could turn to Adrian Beltre: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could turn to free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Red Sox) if they determine that free-agent OF Carl...[+] Crawford (Rays) is too expensive for them, according to the Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rays | John Jaso could become starter: Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said C John Jaso might become the everyday catcher next season, which would reduce C Kelly Shoppach...[+] to a backup role, according to the St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin. 2B Sean Rodriguez and OF Matt Joyce could also receive chances at becoming everyday players.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | David Hernandez, Kam Mickolio to be in setup roles: Arizona Diamondbacks RPs David Hernandez and Kam Mickolio will serve in setup roles in the bullpen next season, but both pitchers...[+] have the potential to become future closers, according to FOXSportsArizona.com's Jack Magruder.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Diamondbacks | Not set on platoon at third: Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said the team will not necessarily use a platoon at third base next year between...[+] 3Bs Melvin Mora and Geoff Blum, according to FOXSportsArizona.com's Jack Magruder. 'They can play first, third, left. Very versatile players. More often that not, you might see both of them in the lineup. Maybe one's playing first, one's playing second. I see them getting a lot of at-bats,' Towers said.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Interested in Adrian Beltre?: The Washington Nationals may be interested in signing free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Red Sox) with the idea of moving 3B Ryan Zimmerman...[+] to first base, according to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Interested in Adrian Beltre?: The Texas Rangers may be interested in signing free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Red Sox) with the idea of moving 3B Michael Young...[+] to first base, according to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Jim Tracy released from hospital: Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy (illness) was released from the hospital Tuesday, Dec. 7, after mild arrhythmia caused him...[+] to collapse at the winter meetings, according to The Associated Press. Arrhythmia is more commonly known as an irregular heartbeat.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Hiring Jon DebusThe New York Mets will hire Jon Debus as their new bullpen coach, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin....[+] The New York Mets will hire Jon Debus as their new bullpen coach, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Interested in Adam Everett: The Colorado Rockies are showing interest in free-agent SS Adam Everett (Tigers) as a utility player, according to ESPN.com's...[+] Jayson Stark.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon a trade chip: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon could also include RP Alfredo Simon, along with OF Nolan Reimold, in a trade for Tampa Bay...[+] Rays SS Jason Bartlett, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. Simon's inclusion in the trade does not seem to be a deal breaker.
• 12/7 The Process Report: Report: Jason Bartlett for Nolan Reimold “Heating Up”: I thought Jason Bartlett might bring back more than anti**** and if Dan Connolly is correct, then the return will be at least...
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Tigers | Weren't ecstatic about Jayson Werth: The Detroit Tigers were apparently not extremely interested in signing Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth, according to MLB.com....[+] 'The majority, and just short of all of that, was strictly paper talk,' general manager Dave Dombrowski said. 'We never had any serious conversations on Jayson Werth. Not one. And the reality of it is, when we prioritized our players, we had Victor Martinez up there, that we pursued. And just preliminary conversations, very preliminary, where they talk in generalities, the dollar numbers and years were just not appealing to us.'
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Joe Torre done managing: Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre confirmed that he will not return to managing next season, according to MLB.com's...[+] Ken Gurnick. Torre will wait until next year before deciding if he will accept a broadcasting role or an undetermined front-office role.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rays | Interested in Mark HendricksonThe Tampa Bay Rays are interested in signing free-agent RP Mark Hendrickson (Orioles), according to MLB.com's Bill Chastain....[+] The Tampa Bay Rays are interested in signing free-agent RP Mark Hendrickson (Orioles), according to MLB.com's Bill Chastain.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Padres | Could look at Lyle OverbayThe San Diego Padres could look to sign free-agent 1B Lyle Overbay (Blue Jays), according to MLB.com's Corey Brock....[+] The San Diego Padres could look to sign free-agent 1B Lyle Overbay (Blue Jays), according to MLB.com's Corey Brock.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | More on Ty Wigginton deal: Updating a previous item, Colorado Rockies IF Ty Wigginton will make $4 million next year and $3.5 million in 2012, according...[+] to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. Wigginton's deal also contains a $4 million option for the 2013 season with a $500,000 buyout. He could split time at first base with 1B Todd Helton and play some third base and outfield.
• 12/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Interested in Matt DiazThe Boston Red Sox are looking at signing free-agent OF Matt Diaz (Braves), according to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes....[+] The Boston Red Sox are looking at signing free-agent OF Matt Diaz (Braves), according to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes.
• 12/7 MLBTradeRumors: Bartlett For Reimold Talk Heating Up: A possible deal sending Rays shortstop Jason Bartlett to the Orioles for outfielder/first baseman Nolan Reimold is heating up,...

• 11/27 MLBTradeRumors: The Orioles' Preparation For The Rule 5 Draft: Baseball's annual Rule 5 Draft is an often forgotten source of talent. It's designed to help players that are stuck in the minor...

• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon, Buck Showalter suspended: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was suspended three games and manager Buck Showalter was suspended one game Monday, Sept. 27,...[+] after Simon intentionally hit Toronto Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista during the game Sunday, Sept. 26, according to The Associated Press. Simon is appealing his penalty, but Showalter will sit out the game Monday.
• 9/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon ejected Sunday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon was ejected from the Sunday, Sept. 26, game against the Toronto Blue Jays for hitting OF Jose...[+] Bautista with a pitch, according to The Associated Press.
• 9/14 Baseball Daily Digest: Pacific Perspectives: Asian Closers: At the start of the year, no Asian ballplayers were appearing at the back end of MLB bullpens, but now that September has dawned,...
• 9/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Not shutting down Alfredo Simon yet: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter hasn't spoken in definitive terms about shutting down RP Alfredo Simon yet, MLB.com's...[+] Brittany Ghiroli reports.
• 9/2 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/2: To say Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester owns the Baltimore Orioles is an understatement. Before last night's start, he had...
• 9/2 SOX & Dawgs: Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 9/2: To say Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester owns the Baltimore Orioles is an understatement. Before last night's start, he had...

• 8/25 MLBTradeRumors: The Closer Carousel: Last offseason, relievers Matt Capps, Octavio Dotel, Mike Gonzalez, Kevin Gregg, Fernando Rodney, Rafael Soriano, Jose Valverde,...
• 8/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon not out as closer: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said RP Alfredo Simon is not out as the team's closer, but there will be shared chances...[+] in the closer role depending on the situation, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
• 8/11 Jason's Baseball Blog: Original Draft Series: #11 – Philadelphia Phillies: For those that missed the guidelines I am using for this series of posts, you can find them here. Team #12: Philadelphia Phillies...
• 8/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon blows saveBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon gave up a solo homer to blow the save Monday, Aug. 9, The Associated Press reports. ...[+] Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon gave up a solo homer to blow the save Monday, Aug. 9, The Associated Press reports.
• 8/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon a work in progress: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter praised RP Alfredo Simon for his success this season, but also cautioned that Simon is...[+] still a young pitcher trying to find a groove in the closer role, according to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko. 'The common denominator with great closers is you do it one pitch at a time,' Showalter continued. 'You never assume anything. You don't get ahead of yourself. And sometimes they get in too big a hurry to finish off an inning. Next thing you know, they're making it more difficult than it should be.'
• 8/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | No set closer: Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter doesn't plan to have a designated closer, but RP Alfredo Simon is still likely the first...[+] choice in a save situation, the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports.
• 8/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon collects save Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon allowed a double en route to his 16th save of the year against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim...[+] Wednesday, Aug. 4, according to The Associated Press.
• 8/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Buck Showalter's closer unknown: Baltimore Orioles RP Mike Gonzalez recorded five outs and was pulled for RP Alfredo Simon to record the final out Tuesday, Aug....[+] 3, and neither of them recorded the save, The Associated Press reports. 'Believe me, I know the save rule and, quite frankly, it doesn't carry much weight with me,' manager Buck Showalter said. 'I like the win rule a little bit better.'

• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon blows save in ninth: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon (2-2) blew a save in the ninth inning Friday, July 30, when he surrendered a home run to Kansas...[+] City Royals OF Alex Gordon, according to The Associated Press.
• 7/28 Baseball Daily Digest: Pacific Perspectives: Eastern Relief: One of the frequent themes of my column is the success of Asian relief pitchers instead of starting pitchers—unlike the long-running...
• 7/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon earns save Friday: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon pitched a perfect 10th inning against the Texas Rangers Friday, July 9, to earn his 12th save...[+] of the season, according to The Associated Press.
• 7/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Want Alfredo Simon to be aggressive: Baltimore Orioles manager Juan Samuel wants RP Alfredo Simon to work on being more aggressive on the mound and attacking hitters,...[+] according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. 'At times he throws the split finger pitch too much and hitters start sitting on it. He throws hard enough where he can challenge guys with his fastball and throw the split finger later,' Samuel said.
• 7/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon blows save Tuesday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon allowed two runs on one hit in 1 2/3 innings Tuesday, July 6, to blow his second save of the...[+] season, reports The Associated Press.
• 7/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Mike Gonzalez won't return until after All-Star break: Baltimore Orioles manager Juan Samuel confirmed that RP Mike Gonzalez (shoulder) will not return to the team until after the All-Star...[+] break, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. 'The plan that we have mapped out for him to pitch is probably going to take him all the way past the All-Star break,' Samuel said of Gonzalez, who is scheduled to throw Tuesday, July 6, and back-to-back Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10. He threw a scoreless inning with Double-A Bowie Sunday, July 4, and said his pitches are getting 'crisper.' Gonzalez's velocity was in the low 90s Sunday. He is expected to have to earn his closing spot back from RP Alfredo Simon when he returns.
• 7/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon picks up save Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon picked up his 10th save of the season against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, June 30, according...[+] to The Associated Press.

• 6/23 Call to the Pen: Roster Moves (6/14): Mark Mulder Retires, Jeff Suppan Signs With STL: Another day with only a few moves on June 14th. What little there was, after the jump. AL East One of the key prospects in the...
• 6/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to return to closer role: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon will move back into the closer role, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. Manager Juan...[+] Samuel wanted Simon to pitch in a few non-pressurized situations before returning him to ninth-inning duties. If Simon is not available for a night, RP David Hernandez will be the closer.
• 6/20 Baseball Press: Under the Radar - Mixed (Week 12): Beckham is showing signs of life with potential. (AP) Each week Baseball Press will be providing some Under the Radar...
• 6/14 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon activated Monday: The Baltimore Orioles activated RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) from the disabled list Monday, June 14, reports CBSSports.com. Simon...[+] threw about 20 pitches in a simulated inning before the team's game Sunday, June 13, according to MLB.com's Noah Rosenstein. Interim manager Juan Samuel said Simon is unlikely to pitch in the team's game Monday. Samuel said, 'What the plan is for us is to maybe get him out there for an inning until he feels comfortable and he feels that he's ready to go, then he probably steps right in (to the closer's role).' Simon's next appearance might be a non-save situation, giving RP David Hernandez another shot at closing if the situation presents itself. Samuel said he would use both pitchers in the closing role, depending on who is fresher.
• 6/14 Baseball Daily Digest: Roto Lunch – June 14: Coming back after a weekend break, there have been a lot of exciting goings-on. Some “kickball” tournament seems...
• 6/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon activated Sunday: The Baltimore Orioles have activated RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) from the disabled list Sunday, June 13, reports Noah Rosenstein,...[+] of MLB.com. Simon threw about 20 pitches in a simulated inning before the team’s game Sunday. Interim manager Juan Samuel said Simon is unlikely to pitch in the team’s game Monday, June 14. Samuel said, “What the plan is for us is to maybe get him out there for an inning until he feels comfortable and he feels that he's ready to go, then he probably steps right in (to the closer's role).” Simon’s next appearance might be a non-save situation, giving RP David Hernandez another shot at closing if the situation presents itself. Samuel said he would use both pitchers in the closing role, depending on who is fresher.
• 6/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to throw Thursday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) is scheduled to throw 30 pitches Thursday, June 10, possibly in an extended Spring...[+] Training game, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. If everything goes well, Simon could be activated for their West Coast trip, which starts Monday, June 14.
• 6/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon pain-free: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) has been running and throwing without pain and could be activated before the end...[+] of the team's current homestand, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
• 6/9 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon on the mend: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) is not likely to need a rehab assignment before returning, according to the Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. He could return before the end of the homestand.
• 6/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon will return to closer's role: Baltimore Orioles manager Juan Samuel said RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) will return to the closer's role when he returns from...[+] the disabled list, according to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko.
• 6/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon progressing: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) is progressing from his hamstring strain, but it is unknown if he will need to...[+] go on a minor league rehab stint before returning, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. Simon is eligible to be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, June 9.
• 6/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon, Koji Uehara throwing: Baltimore Orioles RPs Alfredo Simon (hamstring) and Koji Uehara (forearm) have been throwing, and Uehara is currently on a long...[+] toss program, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.

• 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.
• 5/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon to DL: The Baltimore Orioles placed RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, May 25, with a strained left hamstring,...[+] according to CBSSports.com.
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | More on Alfredo Simon: Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) said he felt 'a little pop' in his hamstring Sunday,...[+] May 23, according to the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network's Roch Kubatko. 'I think it'll be good in a couple of days, maybe just a week,' Simon said. The team is still hoping Simon can avoid a trip to the disabled list.
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon expected to land on DL: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) is expected to land on the disabled list Tuesday, May 25, according to The Baltimore...[+] Sun's Jeff Zrebiec.
• 5/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon doesn’t expect to be out long: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon (hamstring) said the strained left hamstring that forced him to leave the team’s game early...[+] Sunday, May 23, should not sideline him for an extended period, reports The Baltimore Sun’s Dan Connolly. Simon said, “I just feel like a little pop. I think it'll be good in a couple of days, maybe just a week.” RP Will Ohman would be the likely option to replace Simon as closer while he is out.
• 5/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon has strained left hamstring: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon (hamstring) suffered a strained left hamstring while covering first base Sunday, May 23, against...[+] the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
• 5/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon earns save Friday: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon recorded his sixth save of the season against the Washington Nationals Friday, May 21, according...[+] to The Associated Press. He allowed one hit in one scoreless inning of work.
• 5/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Could use Koji Uehara at closer: Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley will continue to use RP Alfredo Simon as his closer, but Trembley has considered using...[+] RP Koji Uehara as well, reports Pete Kerzel, of MLB.com. Trembley likes that Uehara throws strikes and doesn’t waste pitches. Trembley added, “[Uehara] usually gets three outs with a minimum of pitches, so I could see it.”
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon blows save, suffers loss Saturday: Baltimore Orioles CL Alfredo Simon (0-1) allowed four runs on three hits and one walk over one-third of an inning Saturday, May...[+] 15, in a loss against the Cleveland Indians, according to The Associated Press. It was also Simon's first blown save in six chances this season. Manager Dave Trembley said he and pitching coach Rick Kranitz would talk to Simon, presumably about pitch selection, although Trembley would not criticize Simon's decision to throw a splitter to OF Austin Kearns through the media. 'I don't think that's the way to go, to come out publicly and give an answer one way or the other,' Trembley said, referring to whether or not he disagreed with the pitch chosen. 'I don't think that's the way to do it.'
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon earns save Thursday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon earned his fifth save of the year and second in two games against the Seattle Mariners Thursday,...[+] May 13, according to The Associated Press.
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon picks up save Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon picked up his fourth save of the year after giving up one run to the Seattle Mariners Wednesday,...[+] May 12, according to The Associated Press.
• 5/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon saves anotherBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon notched his third save Thursday, May 6, The Associated Press reports. ...[+] Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon notched his third save Thursday, May 6, The Associated Press reports.

• 4/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon was in line for save chance Wednesday: Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said RP Alfredo Simon was in line for another save chance if the team had the opportunity...[+] Wednesday, April 28, after he recorded his first career save a day earlier, according to Carroll County Times' Josh Land. Trembley said he is comfortable using Simon on back-to-back days.
• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon lights up radar gun: Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon hit 96 mph on the radar gun during his save against the New York Yankees Tuesday, April 27,...[+] reports The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
• 4/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon records first saveBaltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon recorded his first career save Tuesday, April 27, The Associated Press reports. ...[+] Baltimore Orioles RP Alfredo Simon recorded his first career save Tuesday, April 27, The Associated Press reports.
• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Have no designated closer: Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said he has no designated closer with RP Mike Gonzalez (shoulder) out, and he will go...[+] with whoever can record outs, according to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly. RP Jim Johnson figures to receive the majority of save opportunities, but Ps Alfredo Simon and Alberto Castillo could also be in the mix.
• 4/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Orioles | Alfredo Simon recalledThe Baltimore Orioles recalled SP Alfredo Simon from Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday, April 27, according to The Baltimore Sun. ...[+] The Baltimore Orioles recalled SP Alfredo Simon from Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday, April 27, according to The Baltimore Sun.
• 4/27 MLBTradeRumors: Orioles Designate Wilfrido Perez For ****: The Orioles have designated reliever Wilfrido Perez for **** according to a press release. The move clears a roster spot for...