Brooks Robinson

Former major leaguer Don Buford keeps the dreams alive

2013-01-22 00:00:00

It is early Monday morning, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But Don Buford is not standing on a stage and talking about having a dream. That's not his style. Besides, he has already lived one himself, the kind Dr. King preached about. Buford has a new job,...

Dwight Howard is open to playing for the Bulls

2012-01-30 21:25:00

David Freese and the most memorable Game 6's in World Series history

2011-10-28 08:37:14

Stars to appear at local baseball events this weekend

2011-01-13 16:33:03

Caught in the Web: Lakers' Sunday links

2010-07-25 16:35:05

George Kell dies at 86; baseball Hall of Famer was longtime Tigers broadcaster

2009-03-25 00:00:00

George Kell, the Hall of Fame third baseman for the Detroit Tigers who edged Ted Williams for the 1949 American League batting title and became a Tigers broadcaster for nearly 40 years, died Tuesday. He was 86. An announcement from the Hall of Fame...

Reimold to 15-day DL; Arrieta back with Orioles; Roberts to 60-day DL

2013-05-18 11:08:00

The Orioles made several moves before Saturday's game, with one high-profile player hitting the disabled list and another getting a recall to the major leagues. Outfielder Nolan Reimold, who has struggled to hit in the early season and hasn't played...

How does Manny Machado compare with some of baseball's young phenoms?

2013-05-13 17:22:00

When he charges onto the infield grass, makes that barehanded pickup and throws a rocket to first, Manny Machado reminds Orioles fans of a superstar third baseman of yesteryear. When he breaks out of the batter's box on a liner into the gap and hits...

The Sun Remembers May 12-18

2013-05-12 12:32:00

May 15, 2004: In sultry heat and on a bone-dry track, Smarty Jones wins the Preakness by a record 111/2 lengths before an announced record crowd of 112,668 at Pimlico Race Course. The victory gives Smarty Jones two legs up in his quest to win the Triple...

Frank Robinson's historic homer out of Memorial Stadium remembered

2013-05-07 15:32:00

The solitary orange banner waved over the left field wall at old Memorial Stadium for years. “HERE” is all it said in blocky black lettering. No other words were necessary. Everyone knew what it meant: here’s where Frank hit it out....

Manny Machado keeps wowing the rest of baseball

2013-05-06 10:05:00

Can we go a little over the top here? OK, here goes: maybe�we'll remember this just-concluded�7-4 Orioles road trip to the West Coast as the time�where the legend of Manny Machado really took off. Sure, he got lots of attention last season when the...

Manny Machado recounts his recent first meeting with Brooks Robinson

2013-04-27 15:07:00

OAKLAND, Calif. — A week ago, Manny Machado was about to head onto the field from the dugout at Camden Yards when someone yelled out to him, "Hey Manny." It's not an unusual occurrence these days for the young third baseman, who is increasingly...

Brooks Robinson attends the ceremony for former Orioles manager Earl Weaver, who died in January.

2013-04-20 00:00:00

Brooks Robinson, left, waves to the crowd as Cal Ripken Jr. applauds during a ceremony to honor former Orioles manager Earl Weaver at Camden Yards.

2013-04-20 00:00:00

From Gus Triandos to Brooks Robinson, Eddie Murray to Buck Showalter, Orioles baseball has showcased the talents and personalities of some of the era's greatest sports figures. But none shone brighter than Aberdeen's own Cal Ripken Jr.

2013-04-16 00:00:00