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David Ortiz is the designated hitter for the MLB's Boston Red Sox. Prior to joining the Red Sox in 2003, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ortiz began his Major League Baseball career in 1992, and has since won two World Series, played in 4 All-Star games, and tops the majors with 177 homers and 541 RBI since 2004. In 2007, Ortiz released his autobiography, "Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits," which reached the New York Times Bestseller list. He is the spokesman for Reebok, Sharp, Vitamin Water, and XM Satellite Radio. Ortiz and his wife, Jessica, have three children, and currently reside in Weston, Mass. (Photo...
David Ortiz is the designated hitter for the MLB's Boston Red Sox. Prior to joining the Red Sox in 2003, Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ortiz began his Major League Baseball career in 1992, and has since won two World Series, played in 4 All-Star games, and tops the majors with 177 homers and 541 RBI since 2004. In 2007, Ortiz released his autobiography, "Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits," which reached the New York Times Bestseller list. He is the spokesman for Reebok, Sharp, Vitamin Water, and XM Satellite Radio. Ortiz and his wife, Jessica, have three children, and currently reside in Weston, Mass. (Photo AP)
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Around the AL East: Storylines through the first few weeks
The Baltimore SunWe're almost a month into the season, and it seems an appropriate time for another trip "Around the AL East." Here’s a look at a main storyline for each opponent in the Orioles' division as well as a look at who's hot and who's not on each club:...Tags: John Gibbons, Alfredo Aceves, Baseball, R.A. Dickey, Ivan Nova
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O's and their opponents prepared for a 'five-horse race' in the AL East
The Baltimore SunSARASOTA, Fla. — For most of the past two decades, the American League East has been considered the toughest division in baseball, primarily because it contained the sport's two financial behemoths, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox....Tags: Jacoby Ellsbury, ESPN (tv network), Derek Jeter, Miguel Gonzalez, Baseball
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Some pregame Orioles notes as Bundy and Gausman prepare to face Boston
The Baltimore SunThis will be one of the more interesting spring training games of the year. The Orioles throw top pitching prospects Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman tonight against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla. Unfortunately, it’s not a fully...Tags: Troy Patton, Jim Johnson, Will Middlebrooks, Mitch Maier, Jacoby Ellsbury
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Kevin Gausman one-ups Dylan Bundy in Orioles' win over Red Sox
The Baltimore SunFORT MYERS, Fla. – Orioles manager Buck Showalter joked earlier this week that he wasn’t sure which one of his top pitching prospects he wanted to start Saturday night against the Boston Red Sox – for fear the other one would hurt...Tags: Will Middlebrooks, Mitch Maier, Boston Red Sox, Jacoby Ellsbury, Buck Showalter
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Is there an underdog in the AL East this season?
The Baltimore SunHere’s another subplot in the build-up to what should be a free-for-all in the AL East this summer: Almost every team in the division can play the nobody-believed-in-us card. With the exception of maybe the Blue Jays, who generated the most...Tags: Jason Varitek, Maicer Izturis, Yogi Berra, ESPN (tv network), Alfredo Aceves
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Spring training news and notes on the Yankees, Red Sox, Jays and Rays
The Baltimore SunThe American League East has long been considered one of baseball’s toughest divisions, and that should hold true again in 2013. But it’s no longer a division dominated by a couple high-spending teams and the occasional upstart. Suddenly,...Tags: ESPN (tv network), Andy Pettitte, Jeff Niemann, Baseball, World Baseball Classic
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Transcript of Buck Showalter's winter meetings news conference
A transcript of Buck Showalter's news conference Tuesday afternoon at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn (provided by ASAP Sports): Q. Buck, is it any more special having the winter meetings here in Nashville? Obviously, a place you spent a lot...
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Orioles can't expect much help from the Red Sox
— If the Orioles were hoping that what went around might come around after the way they battled to the last dramatic moment of the 2011 regular season and propelled the Tampa Bay Raysinto the playoffs, they are probably going to be disappointed....
Tags: Will Middlebrooks, Jacoby Ellsbury, Oakland Athletics, Wei-Yin Chen, Baseball
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Schmuck: Will Red Sox get pay back or just lay back against Orioles?
BOSTON — The Orioles arrived at Fenway Park on Friday focused on continuing their march toward the playoffs. The Boston Red Sox were waiting, their focus and motivation an open question after a season gone terribly awry. So, what exactly is...
Tags: Josh Beckett, Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox, American League East, Jon Lester
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Down the Stretch (Sept. 21)
The Baltimore Sun[Down the stretch is a daily Orioles Insider blog that will set up the coming night for the O's and their American League competition as the push for the postseason continues.] About last night Miguel Gonzalez takes long road to O's pennant chase Peter...Tags: American League, Will Middlebrooks, Jon Lester, Jacoby Ellsbury, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Orioles designate reliever Kevin Gregg for assignment
The Baltimore SunKevin Gregg, the hulking, bespectacled reliever who endeared himself to teammates for his brotherly advice and refusal to back down to the opposition — but drew the ire of fans for his ineffectiveness as a well-paid closer — was designated for...Tags: Kevin Gregg, Baseball, Ryan Adams, Endy Chavez, Pedro Strop
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Taking a closer look at Orioles catcher Matt Wieters' first career ejection
The Baltimore SunIt’s not often that Orioles catcher Matt Wieters loses his cool. But after the Orioles fell behind 8-1 in the fifth inning of their 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre, he felt he had to speak his mind to home plate...Tags: Jose Bautista, Jim Joyce, Rogers Centre, Brian Roberts, Jim Johnson
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