Orioles “actively pursuing” Mike Morse and Oliver Perez

By Craig CalcaterraJul 31, 2013, 1:03 PM EDT
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The O’s could use a DH/corner bat and the Mariners have one. So this would make sense:

 

As for Perez, the Orioles’ greatest strength last season was its bullpen. This year it’s a different story and they’ve already added Francisco Rodriguez to bolster the pen. Perez has been an effective enough lefty specialist, though not one you’d necessarily trust over the long haul.

José Altuve records hit in 10 consecutive plate appearances

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By Bill BaerMay 27, 2018, 5:10 PM EDT
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Astros second baseman José Altuve recorded a hit in 10 consecutive plate appearances between Friday and Sunday against the Indians. If the Astros were still in the National League, that would tie a league record, but the AL and overall record is 12 consecutive hits, which was accomplished by the Tigers’ Walt Dropo on July 14 and 15 in 1952. Altuve’s 10 consecutive hits did set a new Astros record, however. The previous club record was eight, set by Altuve last season.

In his third plate appearance on Friday, Altuve grounded out to shortstop. Here were his next 10 trips to the dish:

  1. Two-run double
  2. Double
  3. Infield single
  4. Two-run home run
  5. Single
  6. Triple
  7. Single
  8. Infield single
  9. RBI double
  10. RBI single

This was hit No. 10:

In his final at-bat in the top of the ninth on Sunday, Altuve lined out to center field to end his streak. Teammate Josh Reddick, currently on the disabled list, was impressed with the streak:

After Sunday’s performance, Altuve is hitting .332/.378/.459 with three home runs, 28 RBI, and 31 runs scored in 239 plate appearances this season. His OPS was .760 after Thursday’s game and is now .837.