Bobby Abreu

Astros: Randy Johnson was bidding to match the team record of three straight shutouts set by J. R. Richard in 1980.Phillies: Philadelphia started an all-right-handed-hitting lineup, benching Rico Brogna and Bobby Abreu.Pub Date: 8/18/98

A few recognizable names have been designated for assignment in the past few days, including outfielder Bobby Abreu and first baseman Lyle Overbay. But the one that can most easily be connected to the Orioles is right-hander Derek Lowe, whom the Cleveland Indians designated Wednesday after he allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. For the season - which was excellent followed by disastrous for Lowe - the sinkerballer is 8-10 with a 5.52 ERA. Lowe, 39, has just too many connections to the current Orioles not to be a serious target.

Hitting Bobby Abreu, Phillies: 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBIs. Mark Grace, Cubs: 3-for-5, 2 doubles, HR, 3 RBIs. Rondell White, Expos: 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBIs. Matt Williams, Diamondbacks: 3-for-5, double. Pitching Dennis Martinez, Braves: 6 innings, 3 hits, 1 run. Kent Mercker, Cardinals: 5 innings, 5 hits, 1 run, 5 strikeouts. Pub Date: 5/29/98

Brad Bergesen has had his share of struggles this season, so it would be hard to begrudge the young right-hander getting a little excited when something went his way. In the sixth inning Saturday, the usually stoic Bergesen pounded his fist in his glove as he walked off the mound after escaping a jam. The Orioles' bullpen did the rest, getting the final nine outs to preserve the Orioles' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels before an...

It's a fact The Expos are 0-11 in Sun day games on the road - and 9-1 at home on Sundays. Milestone Bobby Abreu is the first Phillies player with three straight 40-double seasons since Ed Delahanty in 1895-1897. The number 13: consecutive losing months for the Royals, equaling a franchise record set from April 1969 to April 1971.

BATTING LINE OF THE DAY Khalil Greene, Padres SS AB R H RBI HR 4 2 2 6 2 PITCHING LINE OF THE DAY Esteban Loaiza, Nationals IP H R BB SO 8 6 0 0 5 WHO'S UP Bobby Abreu of the Phillies has homered in nine of the past 10 games. WHO'S DOWN The Reds have dropped four straight and are 0-8-3 in their past 11 series.

HittingMark McGwire, Cardinals: HRs No. 48 and No 49.Sammy Sosa, Cubs: HR No. 48.Manny Martinez, Pirates: HR, 3 RBIs.PitchingPete Harnisch, Reds: 7 2/3 innings, 5 hits.Brian Meadows, Marlins: 7 innings, 0 runs.Shane Reynolds, Astros: 8 innings, 5 hits, 9 strikeouts.FieldingBobby Abreu, Phillies: Recorded his major-league-leading 15th assist from the outfield.Pub Date: 8/20/98

There's no way this season should be a coming-out party for Bobby Abreu. By now, anyone who knows how many innings there are in a baseball game should know who the Philadelphia Phillies' Abreu is. The 31-year-old outfielder clearly is one of the 10 best players in the game. He does everything on a diamond: run, hit, hit for power and play great defense. Sadly, the biggest headline of his career came Monday when he hit a record 41 homers in the Home Run Derby contest, including 24 in one round.

A week before the non-waiver trade deadline, it is looking more likely that the Orioles will not make any deals that will heavily impact the 2006 roster. Team executives continue to work the phones, hopeful of making significant additions that will buoy the team for the rest of the season and in the future. But with the club maintaining it has yet to be overwhelmed with an offer for star shortstop Miguel Tejada and that it is looking to build around - not trade - its young pitching, the Orioles are short on valuable trade chips.

Brad Bergesen has had his share of struggles this season, so it would be hard to begrudge the young right-hander getting a little excited when something went his way. In the sixth inning Saturday, the usually stoic Bergesen pounded his fist in his glove as he walked off the mound after escaping a jam. The Orioles' bullpen did the rest, getting the final nine outs to preserve the Orioles' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels before an...

A week before the non-waiver trade deadline, it is looking more likely that the Orioles will not make any deals that will heavily impact the 2006 roster. Team executives continue to work the phones, hopeful of making significant additions that will buoy the team for the rest of the season and in the future. But with the club maintaining it has yet to be overwhelmed with an offer for star shortstop Miguel Tejada and that it is looking to build around - not trade - its young pitching, the Orioles are short on valuable trade chips.

BATTING LINE OF THE DAY Javier Valentin, Reds C AB R H RBI HR 3 3 2 3 2 PITCHING LINE OF THE DAY Odalis Perez, Dodgers IP H R BB SO 7 3 0 1 7 WHO'S HOT Geoff Jenkins, Brewers outfielder, is batting .451 during a 14-game hitting streak, including three hits and three RBIs yesterday. WHO'S NOT Bobby Abreu of the Phillies is 3-for-21 with no homers since winning the All-Star Home Run Derby with a record 41 homers.

There's no way this season should be a coming-out party for Bobby Abreu. By now, anyone who knows how many innings there are in a baseball game should know who the Philadelphia Phillies' Abreu is. The 31-year-old outfielder clearly is one of the 10 best players in the game. He does everything on a diamond: run, hit, hit for power and play great defense. Sadly, the biggest headline of his career came Monday when he hit a record 41 homers in the Home Run Derby contest, including 24 in one round.

It's a fact The Expos are 0-11 in Sun day games on the road - and 9-1 at home on Sundays. Milestone Bobby Abreu is the first Phillies player with three straight 40-double seasons since Ed Delahanty in 1895-1897. The number 13: consecutive losing months for the Royals, equaling a franchise record set from April 1969 to April 1971.

Brewers: The triple play was the third in club history and first since July 28, 1997. Phillies: Bobby Abreu's grand slam was the first by a Philadelphia player since Bobby Estalella hit one last Aug. 16 at Colorado. Curt Schilling's triple was the first by a Philadelphia pitcher since Danny Jackson hit one on June 18, 1994 at Montreal. Scott Rolen went 0-for-3, ending his nine-game hitting streak. The only longer season-opening hitting streak by a Phillie was Don Demeter's 11-game stretch in 1963.

HittingMark McGwire, Cardinals: HRs No. 48 and No 49.Sammy Sosa, Cubs: HR No. 48.Manny Martinez, Pirates: HR, 3 RBIs.PitchingPete Harnisch, Reds: 7 2/3 innings, 5 hits.Brian Meadows, Marlins: 7 innings, 0 runs.Shane Reynolds, Astros: 8 innings, 5 hits, 9 strikeouts.FieldingBobby Abreu, Phillies: Recorded his major-league-leading 15th assist from the outfield.Pub Date: 8/20/98