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McKinnie returns to practice, Osemele sits out Friday

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) The first-day drama surrounding left tackle Bryant McKinnie has appeared to resolve itself to some degree for the Ravens. According to WNST.net colleague Brett Dickinson, the veteran offensive lineman returned to the practice field on the second day of full-squad workouts after being held out Thursday by coach John Harbaugh, who told reporters McKinnie was “too heavy” to practice. The 33-year-old was believed to be carrying 10 pounds more than the team preferred, but the overall sense in Owings Mills was that McKinnie would be able to shed the weight quickly. McKinnie’s return was good news because starting left guard Kelechi Osemele sat out Friday’s practice as he tweaked his hamstring a day earlier. The second-year lineman was playing in McKinnie’s place at left tackle before he was stretched out on the sideline and was seen with an ice pack on the back of his right leg while watching the second half of the workout. The injury was not believed to be serious and his absence on Friday was likely precautionary. Other players missing from Friday’s practice included wide receiver Marlon Brown, cornerback

Jacoby Jones passes conditioning test second time around

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) Raising eyebrows after failing his first attempt at the conditioning test earlier this week, Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones has reportedly passed it on the second try. According to an NFL Network report, the 29-year-old is now eligible to practice as the Ravens gather for their first full-team workout of training camp on Thursday afternoon. John Harbaugh didn’t sound overly concerned about Jones’ hiccup when asked about it on Tuesday, expressing confidence that the Pro Bowl return specialist would pass it when given a second opportunity. However, the Ravens coach also wasn’t giving Jones a free pass after he was placed on the non-football injury list, which clearly sent a message to the “Dancing With the Stars” contestant. “He’s really close on it,” Harbaugh said. “Never make any excuses for him — he should pass it — but he was traveling and things like that. We’ll see. It’s up to him. It’s his job to do. That’s the fact. Facts are stubborn things.” Jones will compete for Baltimore’s second starting receiver job opposite Torrey Smith this season. The Ravens announced Thursday morning that

D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction Orioles 10-Game Scorecard (Games 91-100)

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) During the 2013 season, Drew Forrester and Luke Jones of The D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction will provide the “10-Game Scorecard” for the Orioles, rating the club in 10-game increments in a number of categories and looking ahead to how Baltimore will fare over the next ten games on the schedule. You can hear the full explanation from Monday morning in the BuyAToyota.com Audio Vault HERE. 1. Should the Orioles have been better or worse than their 8-2 mark (three with Rangers, three with Blue Jays, three at Rangers, one at Kansas City)? Drew: Worse Luke: Worse 2. Most Valuable Player/Least Valuable Player Drew: MVP – Chris Davis; LVP – Manny Machado Luke: MVP – Adam Jones; LVP – Tommy Hunter 3. Biggest surprise Drew: The three-game sweep in Texas Luke: Henry Urrutia being promoted and contributing in the designated hitter role 4. Best thing about the 10-game stretch Drew: The starting pitching being so effective Luke: The starting pitching being lights out 5. Ten games from now… Drew: The Orioles will be in second place. Luke: The Orioles will be in second

Orioles reportedly sign 24-year-old Cuban outfielder Alvarez

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) With 26-year-old outfielder Henry Urrutia making his major league debut this weekend, the Orioles are wasting no time in restocking their minor-league system with a Cuban outfield prospect. According to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, 24-year-old outfielder Dariel Alvarez has agreed in principle to a deal with the Orioles worth $800,000. He met with team officials in Sarasota this week and the deal could be completed as early as this weekend. The right-handed hitter defected from Cuba last year and went on to play professionally in Mexico. He was deemed a free agent by Major League Baseball earlier this year, but he reportedly considered a return to his native country after his initial contract demands weren’t met by any club. Though his overall approach isn’t considered as polished as that of Urrutia, many scouts believe the younger Alvarez projects to have more power at the major-league level if he can refine his swing in the minors.

D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction Tuesday Top 7 Orioles Performers and Disappointments

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) In honor of the Orioles entering the All-Star break at 53-43, The D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction focused on the first half in the Tuesday Top 7, ranking the top performers and biggest disappointments. You can listen to Luke Jones’ full explanation of his biggest disappointments HERE and Drew Forrester’s top performers HERE. Luke Jones’ Biggest Disappointments … 7) Jake Arrieta 6) Ryan Flaherty 5) Pedro Strop 4) Nolan Reimold 3) Jim Johnson 2) Matt Wieters 1) Jason Hammel Drew Forrester’s Top Performers … CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE >>>>>

Orioles first baseman Davis to hit cleanup in All-Star Game

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) Leading the majors with 37 home runs made Orioles first baseman Chris Davis an easy choice to hit cleanup for the American League in the All-Star Game and AL manager Jim Leyland agreed. Appearing in his first Midsummer Classic after tying Reggie Jackson’s AL record for most homers before the All-Star break, Davis will hit in the fourth spot instead of more established sluggers such as Miguel Cabrera, David Ortiz, and Jose Bautista. The 27-year-old slugger homered in each of the final four games prior to the break and was the leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game being played Tuesday night at Citi Field in New York. Of course, Davis won’t be the only Orioles representative in the starting lineup as center fielder Adam Jones will hit seventh and shortstop J.J. Hardy will hit in the No. 9 spot for the AL. The Orioles had more starters than any club in either league before National League manager Bruce Bochy named Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer as his designated hitter, giving the Rockies three starters. Third baseman Manny Machado and late-addition pitcher Chris Tillman will

D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction Orioles 10-Game Scorecard (Games 81-90)

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) During the 2013 season, Drew Forrester and Luke Jones of The D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction will provide the “10-Game Scorecard” for the Orioles, rating the club in 10-game increments in a number of categories and looking ahead to how Baltimore will fare over the next ten games on the schedule. You can hear the full explanation from Monday morning in the BuyAToyota.com Audio Vault HERE. 1. Should the Orioles have been better or worse than their 5-5 mark (three with Yankees, three at White Sox, three at Yankees, one with Texas)? Drew: Worse Luke: Better 2. Most Valuable Player/Least Valuable Player Drew: MVP – Manny Machado; LVP – Matt Wieters Luke: MVP – Chris Davis; LVP – Jason Hammel 3. Biggest surprise Drew: Pulling off the trade with the Chicago Cubs for Scott Feldman Luke: Kevin Gausman continuing to be used in a relief role 4. Best thing about the 10-game stretch Drew: Chris Davis continuing his first-half tear Luke: Solving the Pedro Strop 25-man roster problem and getting something of value for him and Jake Arrieta 5. Ten games from now…

McFarland to make first major league start against Yankees Friday night

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) BALTIMORE — Orioles manager Buck Showalter offered a changeup to nearly everyone by announcing left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland will make his first major league start Friday against the Yankees instead of fellow rookie Kevin Gausman. The assumption all week had been the latter would take the mound against New York after he was recalled Monday to pitch out of the bullpen if needed, but Showalter officially revealed his plan to go with McFarland following the Orioles’ 7-3 win over Cleveland on Thursday night. “It’s his turn. He’s on four days of rest,” Showalter said. “He’s ready to go 80-plus pitches tomorrow, at least, and hopefully pitch five or six innings. The Yankees will have something to say about that. We’re in a position to cover whatever innings. We wanted to see how we did tonight.” Gausman will be available to pitch out of the bullpen and could be a decent bet to receive some work on Friday with McFarland’s pitch count likely limiting him to four or five innings at most. McFarland, a Rule 5 selection that must remain on the 25-man roster

Orioles prospects Urrutia, Rodriguez selected to play in Futures Game

Luke Jones

(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) The Orioles figure to send several players to next month’s All-Star Game in New York, but their minor-league system will also be represented as Double-A outfielder Henry Urrutia and Single-A pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez have been selected to play in the Futures Game. Both players will play for the World Team in the minor-league contest taking place July 14 at Citi Field. Urrutia, a Cuban outfielder in the midst of his first year in the Orioles system, was also chosen to represent the Baysox in the Eastern League All-Star Game. He is hitting .365 with seven home runs and 37 RBIs and is rumored to be heading to Triple-A Norfolk in the near future. At 26, the defector could arrive in Baltimore sooner rather than later as he’s impressed with his hitting prowess and has improved defensively in his time with Bowie. Rodriguez, a 20-year-old from Venezuela, is 6-4 with a 2.85 earned run average in 14 starts for Frederick this season. He is regarded by many as the best pitching prospect in the system behind Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy. The southpaw threw

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