Midpoint of season a significant time
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe season is at the halfway point and two-thirds of the teams still have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Reliving the Randy Johnson experience
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhat's it like to face one of the most intimidating pitchers ever? Ask the hitters who've stood in the batter's box against Randy Johnson.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009'He is the switch-hitting Jesus'
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineAt 6-foot-5, catcher Matt Wieters is not just a big target. He's also the biggest thing to hit Baltimore in recent years as the top prospect makes his much-anticipated debut tonight.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009Bullpen failures abound
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhatever the reason -- age, inexperience, injury -- bullpens around the majors are getting lit up this season.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009Jones ready to make an impact for O's
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineConsidered one of the game's top prospects for several years, Adam Jones has become a budding star for the Orioles.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009Perlozzo, MacPhail are just the beginning
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe Orioles are cleaning house with the firing of Sam Perlozzo and the hiring of Andy MacPhail, but more changes are on the way.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2007Ultracompetitive Ripken changed the game
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWith his power, perseverance and presence, Cal Ripken was unlike any shortstop who's ever played the game.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2006O's put their faith in 'old-school guy' Mazzone
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineAfter 16 seasons as the Braves' pitching coach, Leo Mazzone finds himself in a new environment in Baltimore, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2006No one will approach Ripken's record
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineTen years after Cal Ripken's record-breaking game, Miguel Tejada may be ready to end his own streak. • Jayson Stark
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2005There's no joy in Baltimore
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe Orioles looked like a playoff contender not too long ago. Now, they are a mess.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2005Hot start or hot seat for Mazzilli
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineLee Mazzilli may be on the hot seat, but the Orioles will score a ton of runs this year and won't be changing managers, Tim Kurkjian writes.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2005Sammy now second in command
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineSammy Sosa's days with the Orioles are just beginning. But unlike with the Cubs, he's no longer the leading man.
Story | Conversation | February 24, 2005Sosa became Hall of Famer as a Cub
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineEven though it ended on a sour note, Sammy Sosa will be a Hall of Famer as perhaps the greatest Cub ever.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2005Staying aggressive key for O's
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe Nationals could become a threat to the Orioles, but only if the O's fall into being a non-competitive team.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2004Orioles look to muscle up
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe Orioles could have as much as $40 million to spend this offseason, which puts them in the running for some big names.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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