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Major League Baseball Season Recap 1966

Posted by thannon | Dec 25, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1966 World Series – Baltimore Orioles AL over Los Angeles Dodgers NL 4 games to 0 World Series MVP – Frank Robinson Babe Ruth Award – Frank Robinson Awards –...

Major League Season Recap 1983

Posted by thannon | Dec 25, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Major League Season Recap 1983 World Series – Baltimore Orioles AL over Philadelphia Phillies NL 4 games to 1 World Series MVP – dempsri01 Babe Ruth Award – Rick Dempsey ALCS Baltimore Orioles over Chicago...

Major League Season Recap 1969

Posted by thannon | Dec 25, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Major League Season Recap 1969 World Series – New York Mets NL over Baltimore Orioles AL 4 games to 1 World Series MVP – clenddo01 Babe Ruth Award – Al Weis ALCS BAL over MIN 3 games to 0 ALCS MVP...

Major League Season Recap 1970

Posted by thannon | Dec 25, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Major League Season Recap 1970 World Series – Baltimore Orioles AL over Cincinnati Reds NL 4 games to 1 World Series MVP – Brooks Robinson Babe Ruth Award – Brooks Robinson ALCS Baltimore Orioles over Minnesota...

Major League Season Recap 1971

Posted by thannon | Dec 25, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Major League Season Recap 1971 World Series – Pittsburgh Pirates NL over Baltimore Orioles AL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Roberto Clemente Babe Ruth Award – Roberto Clemente ALCS Baltimore Orioles over...

Major League Season Recap 1979

Posted by thannon | Dec 25, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Major League Season Recap 1979 World Series – Pittsburgh Pirates NL over Baltimore Orioles AL 4 games to 3 World Series MVP – Willie Stargell Babe Ruth Award – Willie Stargell ALCS Baltimore Orioles over...

Season Recap1896

Posted by thannon | Dec 24, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Season Recap: 1896 League Champion: Baltimore Orioles

Season Recap1894

Posted by thannon | Dec 24, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Season Recap: 1894 League Champion: Baltimore Orioles

Season Recap1895

Posted by thannon | Dec 24, 2018 | Seasons | 0 |

Season Recap: 1895 League Champion: Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles Team History & Encyclopedia

Posted by thannon | Dec 21, 2018 | active team | 0 |

Baltimore Orioles Team History & Encyclopedia Team Names: Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis...

Buck Showalter fired after 47 win season with Orioles

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2018 | Manager | 0 |

On October 3, 2018.00 Three days after finishing a historically bad season with just 47 wins, the Orioles dismiss long-time manager Buck Showalter.

Orioles dismiss long-time manager Buck Showalter

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2018 | Manager | 0 |

Three days after finishing a historically bad season with just 47 wins, the Orioles dismiss long-time manager Buck Showalter.

The Orioles grant the largest contract in their history when they re-sign 1B Chris Davis for 7 years and $161 million. Meanwhile, the Royals ink P Ian Kennedy for 5 years and $70 million.

Posted by thannon | Jan 16, 2016 | Free Agency | 0 |

The Orioles grant the largest contract in their history when they re-sign 1B Chris Davis for 7 years and $161 million. Meanwhile, the Royals ink P Ian Kennedy for 5 years and $70 million.

Orioles victimize the Tigers’ bullpen in 2014 ALDS

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2014 | ALDS | 0 |

On October 3, 2014 The Orioles once again victimize the Tigers’ bullpen in the 8th inning to win Game 2 of the ALDS, 7 – 6. Trailing 6 – 3, they score four runs against Joba Chamberlain and Joakim Soria after...

Oakland Clinches division on final day of 2012 Season

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2012 | Division Clinchers | 0 |

On October 3, 2012 The Oakland A’s win their finale, 12 – 5 over Texas, completing a three-game sweep and passing the Rangers for the AL West Division title, though Texas does get a Wild Card berth. The other Wild...

Matt Wieters becomes the first Baltimore backstop to win the Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Nov 2, 2011 | Awards, Fielding, Gold Glove | 0 |

Matt Wieters becomes the first Baltimore backstop to win the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The 25 year-old All-Star catcher, who appeared in 132 games behind the plate last season for the Orioles, was voted by the American League...

Twins suffer first rainout in 30 years

Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 7, 2010 | Ball Park | 0 |

The Minnesota Twins suffered their first rainout at home since 1980, being forced by weather to...

Red Sox crush Baltimore on Patriots Day

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 20, 2009 | Special Days | 0 |

In Boston, Dustin Pedroia goes 4 for 6 as Boston beats Baltimore, 12 – 1, to complete a four-game sweep. Justin Masterson, subbing for an injured Daisuke Matsuzaka, wins his first start of the season in a game that begins at 11:00 AM on Patriots Day.

The Baltimore Orioles sign César Izturis to fill their gap at shortstop

Posted by thannon | Dec 16, 2008 | Free Agency | 0 |

The Baltimore Orioles sign César Izturis to fill their gap at shortstop. Izturis was third in the National League in fielding percentage at short.

Melvin Mora batting 500 over 15 games torches Detroit going 5-6

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 17, 2008 | Player Streaks | 0 |

On August 17, 2008, Baltimore’s Melvin Mora went 5-for-6 with two homers, two doubles, and six RBI’s in the O’s 16-8 battering of the Tigers in Detroit. The red-hot Mora continued a stretch where his batting...

Manny Ramirez becomes the 24th and 12th-youngest major leaguer to hit 500 career home runs

Posted by thannon | May 31, 2008 | 500 Homerun | 0 |

May 31, 2008 In front of many visiting Red Sox fans at Camden Yards, Manny Ramirez becomes the...

Andy Pettitte becomes 27th lefty to win 200 game

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 19, 2007 | Milestones, Pitching Feats | 0 |

On September 19, 2007, New York’s Andy Pettitte won his 200th game, defeating the Orioles,...

Manny Ramirez Hitting Streak Halted at 27

Posted by thannon | Aug 13, 2006 | Hitting Streaks | 0 |

On August 13, 2006, the 27-game hitting streak of Boston’s Manny Ramirez comes to an end,...

Miguel Tejada agrees to a six-year $72 million contract with the Orioles making it the largest deal in the history of the franchise.

Posted by thannon | Dec 16, 2003 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |

2003 – Miguel Tejada agrees to a six-year $72 million contract with the Orioles making it the largest deal in the history of the franchise. The shortstop batted .287 with 27 home runs while driving in 106 runs last season for the western division champions Oakland A’s.

Dave McNally dies from lung cancer at the age of 60

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 1, 2002 | Deaths | 0 |

On December 1, 2002, former major league pitching star Dave McNally dies from lung cancer at the...

Nomo – no hits Orioles

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 4, 2001 | No Hitters | 0 |

On April 4, 2001, Hideo Nomo of the Boston Red Sox pitches the second no-hitter of his career – a 3-0 whitewash of the Baltimore Orioles. In making his Red Sox’ debut, Nomo becomes only the fourth pitcher in major league history to hurl no-hitters in both leagues, joining Jim Bunning, Nolan Ryan, and Cy Young in exclusive company.

Dennis Martinez announces his retirement

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Feb 7, 1999 | Retirement | 0 |

Dennis Martinez announces his retirement

Jeffrey Maier snags Derek Jeters flyball and umpires mistakenly call it a homerun

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 9, 1996 | ALCS, Post Season | 0 |

On October 9, 1996, a 12-year-old boy named Jeffrey Maier plays a part in the New York Yankees’...

Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 6, 1996 | 500 Homerun, Milestones | 0 |

On September 6, 1996, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run....

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles breaks the world record for the most consecutive games played

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 14, 1996 | Player Streaks | 0 |

On June 14, 1996, Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles breaks the world record for the most...

Cleveland Indians clinch a post-season berth faster than any team in history

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 8, 1995 | Pennant Winners | 0 |

On September 8, 1995, the Cleveland Indians clinch a post-season berth faster than any team in...

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch

Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 26, 1995 | Injury | 0 |

On May 26, 1995, Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a...

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the second major leaguer to play in 2,000 consecutive games

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 1, 1994 | Player Streaks | 0 |

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the second major leaguer to play in 2,000 consecutive games

Kelly Saunders becomes the second woman to serve as a public address announcer at a major league game

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 20, 1992 | Media, Off The Field | 0 |

On June 20, 1992, Kelly Saunders becomes the second woman to serve as a public address announcer...

Baltimore Orioles play the first game in the history of Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 6, 1992 | Ball Park | 0 |

On April 6, 1992, the Baltimore Orioles play the first game in the history of Oriole Park at...

The Orioles sign P Rick Sutcliffe as a free agent. The former 1984 Cy Young Award winner was 6-5 with a 4.10 era with the Cubs last season.

Posted by thannon | Dec 19, 1991 | Free Agency, free agent | 0 |

The Orioles sign P Rick Sutcliffe as a free agent. The former 1984 Cy Young Award winner was 6-5 with a 4.10 era with the Cubs last season.

Four Baltimore Orioles pitchers combine to no-hit the Oakland A’s, 2-0

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 13, 1991 | No Hitters | 0 |

On July 13, 1991, four Baltimore Orioles pitchers combine to no-hit the Oakland A’s, 2-0. Bob Milacki pitches the first six innings to earn the win. Mike Flanagan, Mark Williamson, and Greg Olson each pitch an inning of hitless...

Cal Ripken, Jr. plays in his 1,308th consecutive game to surpass Everett Scott for second place on the all-time list

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 12, 1990 | Player Streaks | 0 |

On June 12, 1990, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. plays in his 1,308th consecutive...

Robinson and Gaston – first African-American managers oppose each other in MLB history

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 27, 1989 | Milestones | 0 |

On June 27, 1989, African-American managers oppose each other for the first time in major league...

Los Angeles Dodgers acquire first baseman Eddie Murray from the Baltimore Orioles

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 4, 1988 | Transactions | 0 |

Los Angeles Dodgers acquire first baseman Eddie Murray from the Baltimore Orioles

Red Sox trade Curt Schilling and Brady Anderson for Mike Boddicker

Posted by thannon | Jul 29, 1988 | Transactions | 0 |

July 29, 1988 The Orioles trade pitcher Mike Boddicker to the Red Sox in return for Brady Anderson...

Bo Jackson Homers after Ump fails to grant timeout

Posted by Baseball Reference | Jul 29, 1988 | Homerun History, Umpire | 0 |

After his request for time-out isn’t granted by the home plate umpire Mike Reilly, Bo Jackson recovers in time to hit a home run despite not being set in the batter box when the pitch is delivered. The Royals left fielder’s fourth-inning three-run poke off Jeff Ballard contributes to Kansas City’s 6-3 victory over Baltimore at Memorial Stadium.

Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 1,000th consecutive game

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 25, 1988 | Player Streaks | 0 |

On June 25, 1988, Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 1,000th consecutive game, a...

Rick Rhoden of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher to start a game as a designated hitter

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 11, 1988 | Pitching Feats | 0 |

On June 11, 1988, Rick Rhoden of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher to start a game as...

Orioles win first after 21 straight loses

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 29, 1988 | Team Streaks | 0 |

On April 29, 1988, the Baltimore Orioles win for the first time in the new season-after 21 consecutive losses. The losing streak is the longest in American League history. Mark Williamson and Dave Schmidt combine to four-hit the Chicago White Sox, 9-0.

Baltimore lose 14th straight to start season – new MLB record

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 20, 1988 | Team Streaks | 0 |

On April 20, 1988, the Baltimore Orioles set a major league record by losing their 14th consecutive game to start the season. An 8-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers pushes the O’s past the 1904 Washington Senators and the 1920 Detroit Tigers for the worst start in big league history…

Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive games

Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 9, 1987 | Homerun History, Record Setters | 0 |

On May 9, 1987, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league...

Juan Nieves first no hitter in Milwaukee Brewer History

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 15, 1987 | No Hitters | 0 |

On April 15, 1987, Juan Nieves pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the Milwaukee Brewers. Nieves strikes out seven in shutting down the Baltimore Orioles, 7-0. Glenn Braggs, Greg Brock, and Dale Sveum support Nieves with home runs.

Baltimore Orioles lose to Detroit, 6 – 3, assuring the Orioles of their first last-place finish since moving from St. Louis

Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 1986 | Firsts | 0 |

On October 3, 1986.00 1986 – The Baltimore Orioles lose to Detroit, 6 – 3, assuring the Orioles of their first last-place finish since moving from St. Louis in 1954.