Media Clippings – Monday June 20, 2011

Steve Melewski at MASNSports.com, writes about the Orioles’ weekend series with the Nationals and discusses a potential Oriole offensive breakout. He mentions former IronBird Nick Markakis’ recent numbers at the plate, and there are signs of improvement.  

The New York-Penn League, through the Minor League Baseball website, has posted a season preview of all 14 teams in the league. 

The South Atlantic League All-Star Game will be played Tuesday night at Delmarva. There are four former IronBirds playing: Jacob Pettit, Manny Machado, Ty Kelly, and David Walters. Danny Wild, writing for MLB.com, looks ahead to the game and lists the roster for each squad. 

There are several highlight videos of current and former IronBirds on the Minor League Baseball website. There are a couple videos of press conferences with Leo Gomez, a highlight video from the Opening Night 7-2 IronBird win, as well as interviews with former IronBirds Machado and Mike Flacco.  

Here is another video, again courtesy of the Minor League Baseball website, of Manny Machado in action with the Delmarva Shorebirds.

Media Clippings- Monday June 6, 2011

Brittany Ghiroli, writing for http://www.orioles.com, shares an article about former IronBird and current Oriole Ryan Adams. Adams is enjoying being in the big leagues, but, as Ghiroli writes, Orioles’ Manager Buck Showalter is having a tough time getting Adams opportunities for at-bats.

Dan Connolly from the Baltimore Sun writes a blog about former IronBirds pitcher Dan Klein, who is currently at Double-A Bowie. Klein is being shut down due to a sore shoulder. At this point, there is no timetable for Klein to return. 

The Delmarva Shorebirds won last night with the help of several former IronBirds. The game marked the return of top prospect Manny Machado. In addition, Mike Flacco hit another home run and Tim Adleman picked up the win in relief. David Walters picked up his league-leading 16th save. 

Steve Melewski, over at MASNSports.com and former IronBirds radio play-by-play man, writes a blog post about Machado being activated, as well as his thoughts on where former IronBird Parker Bridwell will play baseball this season (possibly here in Aberdeen again?) 

WBAL-TV sat down with Jocelyn Hill, Manager of Corporate Partner Services for the IronBirds, and highlighted our Father’s Day promotion. 

Media Clippings — Friday May 27, 2011

Outfielder Nolan Reimold blasted two home runs and went 4-4 in yesterday’s extra-inning win over the Kansas City Royals.

After Reimold’s two homer-game, MASNSports.com’s Steve Melewski explains what Jeff Francis now has in common with Philadelphia Phillies ace Cliff Lee.

Melewski also points out a disturbing trend with former IronBirds outfielder Nick Markakis’ 2011 season.

Former IronBirds pitcher Pedro Beato suffered his first loss as a member of the New York Mets yesterday after relieving an injured R.A. Dickey.

The Bleacher Report named former IronBird Michael Flacco as its Oriole Minor League Hitter of the Week and looks at who are the hot and not-so-hot prospects in the system.

O’s manager Buck Showalter comments on Brandon Snyder being sent back to Triple-A Norfolk.

Media Clippings — Tuesday May 24, 2011

Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly profiles 2010 IronBirds reliever Dan Klein as he continues his fast rise through the Orioles system.

2010 IronBirds infielder Mike Flacco was named the South Atlantic League’s Player of the Week after batting .538 with seven doubles from May 17 through May 22.

MASNSports.com’s Steve Melewski reports that 2010 IronBirds team MVP Kipp Schutz has been promoted from Delmarva to Frederick. RHP Randy Henry, also a former IronBird, will take his roster spot.