Tim Laker

One thing lost in the Orioles’ victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night was a bit of club infamy made by first baseman Nick Johnson. Johnson, a career .270 hitter entering this season, went hitless in three at-bats Thursday. That put...

After four nights at Saint Agnes Hospital, Orioles reliever Jim Johnson was finally released Friday morning after a severe case of food poisoning. Johnson, who has converted 15 straight save opportunities dating to last season, acknowledged the...

One of the best alumni baseball gatherings each year is at Simi Valley High, where the alumni game will be played on Saturday, starting with a home-run derby at 11 a.m. in which the oldtimers try not to get hurt.......

Yesterday's Mitchell Report thrust the Orioles back into the steroid scandal spotlight, with two of their All-Stars - second baseman and just-traded shortstop - linked to the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Roberts, considered the current face of the...

Knee-jerking 20 times over the Mitchell Report: 1. Today was to be baseball's stern reckoning with its past. I don't have a sense of closure, though. While it feels a bit like well-choreographed theater today, I suspect history will look back on this day...

The 2003 salaries for the 827 major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists. Figures were obtained by The Associated Press from management and player sources and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses and...

When you think of pitchers throwing perfect games, Mark Buehrle wouldn't be one who comes to mind. No disrespect to Buehrle's talent, but he is someone who is always around the plate with his pitches and seldom overpowers hitters. The more times the...