Jair Jurrjens

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2011-05-17 16:33:46

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Thoughts and observations on the arrival of Orioles pitching prospect Kevin Gausman

2013-05-22 03:00:00

Well, the Orioles certainly know how to make a splash. Moments after they beat the Yankees 3-2 in 10 innings on Nate McLouth’s walk-off home run, news broke that the team was calling up pitching prospect Kevin Gausman from Double-A Bowie to make...

Jurrjens sent down; Arrieta or McFarland to start Thursday; Jones DHing

2013-05-21 14:15:00

In activating Miguel Gonzalez from the disabled list to start Tuesday, the Orioles again shuffled their rotation a bit. Right-hander Jair Jurrjens, who made his first start for the Orioles on Saturday and allowed four runs in five innings, was...

Jair Jurrjens becomes the Orioles' latest one-and-done starter

2013-05-21 17:23:00

To clear a roster spot for right-hander Miguel Gonzalez’s return from the disabled list Tuesday, the Orioles optioned right-hander Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Norfolk after just one start with the big league club. The move created a vacant spot in...

For starters, Dan Duquette hasn't had same magic touch

2013-05-21 11:04:00

If you believe that the Orioles’ unexpected run to the postseason in 2012 was something of magic, then the most dazzling trick the organization pulled off was consistently pulling productive starters out of their sleeves. Executive vice...

Is it too soon for Orioles fans to start panicking?

2013-05-20 09:52:00

Less than two weeks ago, the Orioles were tied for first place in the American League East. Despite subpar starting pitching, they were winning games -- more than 60 percent of them -- because Manny Machado, Adam Jones and Chris Davis were pounding the...

Orioles notes and observations (Johnson, Jurrjens, Flaherty, Valencia)

2013-05-18 20:01:00

Jim Johnson has now blown two consecutive saves after finishing off 35 straight in the regular season dating back to last July. My take: No big deal. Johnson is exceptionally reliable. But he isn’t perfect. It was a little disconcerting that...

Orioles give up six runs in top of ninth inning in 10-6 loss to Tampa Bay Rays

2013-05-18 19:15:00

These Orioles, under manager Buck Showalter, pride themselves on keeping the long baseball season in perspective, not worrying about trends and streaks and snowballing defeats. So when the club is forced to absorb what was arguably its biggest gut-punch...

Scoreboard -- May 18, 2013

2013-05-18 22:28:00

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Latest Maryland and Delaware news, sports, business and entertainment

2013-05-18 21:35:19

ARBUTUS SLAYING Police: Man kills woman, tries to kill self ARBUTUS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore County police say a man killed a woman inside her Arbutus home and then apparently tried to kill himself. The slaying occurred Friday inside a home on...

Here is the latest Maryland and Delaware news from The Associated Press

2013-05-18 12:23:13

ARBUTUS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore County police say a man killed a woman inside her Arbutus home and then apparently tried to kill himself. The slaying occurred Friday inside a home on Belwood Green. The man is in critical but stable condition....

Orioles add RHP Jurrjens to make start, recall Arrieta in flurry of roster moves

2013-05-18 08:54:04

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have purchased the contract of Jair Jurrjens from Triple-A Norfolk, and the right-hander will start against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles also optioned right-handed reliever Alex Burnett to Norfolk, placed...

Veteran pitcher Jair Jurrjens seemed like he was on the verge of getting a call-up, but he seems to struggle whenever the chance to come to join the major league rotation seems likely.

2013-02-20 00:00:00

The Orioles liked Jurrjens so much a year ago, they considered trading for him but balked when the Atlanta Braves asked for Adam Jones. Jurrjens has since had a disappointing 2012 season and knee surgery, which is why he came to the Orioles on a minor-league deal.

2013-02-20 00:00:00

Orioles pitcher Jair Jurrjens throws Sunday at the team's spring training facility in Sarasota, Fla.

2013-02-16 00:00:00