Ugueth Urbina

Former Phillie Urbina released from jail, reportedly back in baseball

2013-01-02 16:30:02

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Ruiz, Schierholtz nearing return; Frandsen not in starting lineup

2012-08-22 16:35:59

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Uncertainty clouds Simon situation as Orioles pitcher prepares to travel to Dominican

2011-07-15 17:59:00

What's certain is that Orioles right-hander Alfredo Simon is scheduled to start against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night before heading to his native Dominican Republic on Sunday. What's uncertain is what comes next for Simon. The team hopes...

Free agents: Who's available

2006-02-21 00:00:00

The 40 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (3) - Rafael Palmeiro, 1b; Sammy Sosa, of; B.J. Surhoff, of. BOSTON (1) - John Olerud, 1b. CLEVELAND (1) - Juan Gonzalez, of. DETROIT (1) - Bobby Higginson. KANSAS CITY (2) - Denny Hocking, of;...

Q&A with Dan Connolly

2005-11-07 00:00:00

Percy, Easton: Everyone understands what the Orioles needs are, but realistically, what does your magic 8 ball say the most likely free agent additions the Orioles will be making this offseason? Dan Connolly: I'm sure my Magic 8 Ball is a little less...

A not-so-grand beginning for Prior

2005-08-04 21:18:00

Friday is the day Dusty Baker has been waiting for since April because his entire starting lineup, rotation and bullpen will be together at the same time. "It feels great," Baker said Thursday morning. "I just hope my whole army is sharp." But even with...

Dempster takes control—finally

2005-08-02 21:32:00

The Cubs began their biggest trip of the season Tuesday night in the city where booing is a way of life, which made them feel completely at home. They took advantage of the comfy surroundings, riding the arm of Carlos Zambrano and surviving a ninth-...

Torrealba kidnappers demanded $466,000 in ransom

2009-06-04 23:46:00

The kidnappers who abducted Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and brother-in-law demanded $466,000 in ransom, but none was paid, said Wilmer Flores Trossel, head of Venezuela's federal police Thursday. He said police "established a...

Goodbye, No. 8

2001-10-07 00:00:00

A complicated mix of pride, reflection, celebration and sadness played out simply last night on the final night of Cal Ripken's final October. The Orioles ended a 63-98 season; Ripken closed a career. Few will remember the Orioles lost to the Boston...

From Aase to Zito

2001-10-10 00:00:00

Cal Ripken's first major-league hit came against Dennis Lamp of the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 16, 1981. His last hit came against Frank Castillo of the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Oct. 5, 2001. Ripken finished his career with 3,184...

No cracks in rock-solid Angels

2003-02-09 00:00:00

If it's not broken, don't fix it. Who could begrudge Anaheim Angels general manager Bill Stoneman a restful winter? After all, the Angels' ultraimpressive run through the playoffs should not be viewed as the doing of the Rally Monkey or any other Disney-...

Crede's shot lights up night

2004-07-24 20:42:00

A full house, a walk-off homer and now a first-place ballclub. White Sox fans had a blast even before the traditional Saturday night fireworks at U.S. Cellular Field when Joe Crede cracked a full-count ninth-inning homer into the left-field stands off...

Just 33 of Urbinas 533 career appearances came with the Marlins, but all of them were big. After the Marlins acquired him in July 2003, he went 3-0 with a 1.41 ERA and six saves. He saved four more in the postseason.

2004-03-25 00:00:00

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Hinske broke into the big leagues in 2002 with the Blue Jays. He also had his best statistical season that year, hitting .279 with 24 home runs and 84 RBI. His 38 doubles were 10th-most in all of baseball that year, as well.

2002-07-14 00:00:00

The Trade - July 31 Red Sox acquire RHP Ugueth Urbina Montreal Expos acquire RHP Tomo Ohka, LHP Rich Rundles Did it help? Red Sox closer Derek Lowe, despite leading the league in saves in 2000 with 42, fell out of favor as the team's closer in 2001, leaving the team in need of a new closer.

2002-06-12 00:00:00