Adam Loewen

The seemingly upward climb of Daniel Cabrera hit a little bump in the road as Baltimore lost to Minnesota, 7-5, last night in Minneapolis. Despite leading for much of the first half of the game, the Daniel of old returned in the fifth and sixth inning as the Twins scored four runs combined and the Orioles were left to lick their wounds. Daniel Cabrera (5-2) took the loss for the O's, allowing six runs on eight hits over six frames. Baltimore's offense was able to knock out Kevin Slowey... Read Full Story

Explanation of ratings system and other team previews here BALTIMORE ORIOLES Ranks Overall - 61 points (30th MLB, 14th AL) Starting Rotation - 23 points (27th MLB, 14th AL) Line-Up - 28 points (T-28th MLB, 13th AL) Bench/Bullpen/Defense - 10 points (30th MLB, 14th AL) Offseason Addtions - Adam Jones Offseason Subtractions - Eric Bedard, Miguel Tejada Biggest Strength- Camden Yards                 The Orioles beautiful ballpark is really the only thing that is going to get people to go... Read Full Story

There was not much to yesterday's game at for the Orioles. We entrusted our young pitching to carry us, but an explosive Tampa Bay and a stellar performance by their starting pitcher Andy Sonnanstine's dominant doomed Baltimore. As well, thanks to a five-run seventh by Tampa, the Orioles went quietly into the night as they lost to Tampa by a score of 8-1. Sonnanstine only allowed one run on six hits and struck out five. Veteran Eric Hinske hit a two-run bomb in the fourth; meanwhile, Carlos... Read Full Story

It sucks for the big kid; however, one could tell something was really off with him. After seeing him labor yesterday, it was not good. It's too bad that he might have another setback, and I would not be surprised if it's related to his arm problems in 2007. For the short-term, the loss may not eally impact the Orioles that much; however, long term, the loss of a youngster who has had flashes of brillance, but has struggled to maintain some consistency may be the question. From the... Read Full Story

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