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| MLB.com reports that with a double off of Rays starter Wade Davis on Tuesday, Brian Roberts broke the record for most doubles in a season by a switch hitter with 56. |
Our View: Roberts bested Lance Berkman's mark of 55 set in 2001 and now has another gaudy doubles-related statistic to attach to him name. He's also the franchise leader for the Orioles and is just the fourth player in history to have three 50-double seasons. The others are Stan Musial, Tris Speaker and Paul Waner. Pretty elite company for the diminutive Roberts. Kudos.
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| Brian Roberts was productive in tonight's 7-6 loss at Tampa Bay, as he went 2-for-6 with two RBI and a run scored. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Jeff Niemann. |
Our View: Roberts hit his second homer of September, and his 16th of 2009. He continues to rank among the AL leaders with 106 runs scored.
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| Brian Roberts went 3-for-5 with two RBI in tonight's 6-5 loss at Toronto. He hit a double and two singles. |
Our View: Roberts hit a double in three of his last four games, and continues to lead the majors with 55. He is hitting .296 in September.
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| MLBlogs.com reports that Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts has tied the major league single season record for doubles by a switch-hitter with 55 on Tuesday. |
Our View: Roberts' double in Tuesday's game tied the mark set by Houston's Lance Berkman in 2001. He already owns the franchise record, and if he gets five more this season he will tie the all-time mark for second basemen.
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| Brian Roberts went 0-for-3 with a walk on Thursday night, making him one of just six Oriole baserunners, as Baltimore got shutout 3-0 at home by Wade Davis and Tampa Bay. |
Our View: Roberts remains eight doubles away from posting just the seventh 60-double season in major league history. He has 16 games left to accomplish the feat.
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| Brian Roberts launched a grand slam off Yankee starter A.J. Burnett in the second inning to lead the Orioles to a 7-3 win. Roberts was 3-for-4 with the homer, a double, a run scored, and four RBI. |
Our View: Roberts continues his very good and very underrated 2009 campaign, and he remains an elite fantasy second baseman. Don't expect the grand slam every day, but he is always an excellent play.
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| Brian Roberts went 2-for-5 with two RBI on Sunday, as the Orioles shutout the Rangers 7-0 at home. |
Our View: Roberts is having a typically huge Roberts season in 2009, batting .284 with 14 home runs, 63 RBI and 27 steals out of the Orioles' leadoff spot.
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| Brian Roberts went 1-for-3 with a single and an RBI in tonight's 5-1 loss to the Rangers at Camden Yards. He tried to swipe a base, but was gunned down by Ivan Rodriguez. |
Our View: The Orioles only had four hits in the game, and Roberts was their lone source of scoring. Roberts has a hit in three straight games, and should remain a consistent performer down the stretch for fantasy owners.
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| Brian Roberts went 1-for-4 with a double, and recorded the Orioles' lone RBI in tonight's 2-1 loss at Minnesota. |
Our View: Roberts is batting .366 this month, with 16 RBI. He also continues to lead the majors with 48 doubles.
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| Brian Roberts smacked two homers and drove in three in the Orioles' 5-1 win over the Whit Sox on Friday. |
Our View: Roberts is in the midst of a power surge. Friday marked his first multi-home run game of the season and he has now hit four long balls in his last three games.
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| Brian Roberts went 2-for-5 with a single and a grand slam off Lance Cormier in tonight's 8-7 win at Tampa Bay. |
Our View: Roberts hit a homer in back-to-back games, and launched three over his last five. He also extended his hitting streak to 10 games, and is batting .351 this month.
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| Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer off Jeff Niemann in tonight's 3-1 loss at Tampa Bay. |
Our View: The Orioles only mustered seven hits in the game, and Roberts was their lone source of scoring. Roberts extended his hitting streak to nine games, and is batting .348 in August.
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| Brian Roberts went 4-for-6 with two RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 16-6 win over the Angels at Camden Yards. He hit three doubles and a single. |
Our View: Roberts has a four-game hitting streak, and is batting .378 this month. He ended a five-game skid without scoring a run as well.
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| Brian Roberts led the Orioles offensively in tonight's 3-2 win over the Athletics at Camden Yards. He hit a double and two singles, and also swiped two bases. |
Our View: Roberts satisfied fantasy owners with a solid performance tonight, and looks to be back on track after only collecting two hits over his previous 14 at-bats.
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| Brian Roberts will return to the Orioles' lineup for their Monday night game against the A's. Roberts has been out with a left shin contusion. |
Our View: Roberts injured himself when he fouled a ball off his shin last weekend, but apparently the pain has subsided enough that he is able to play tonight. He is playing second and hitting lead-off, so play him if you have him tonight.
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| The Baltimore Sun reports that Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts has been diagnosed with a shin contusion. |
Our View: Roberts was taken for precautionary X-rays after fouling a ball off his shin in Saturday's game. The results were negative and he appears to be fine, but he'll likely miss a few games as a result of soreness. Take Roberts out of your lineup until further notice.
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| Brian Roberts left Saturday's game in the fourth inning with an apparent leg injury. Roberts fouled a ball off his leg in his first inning at-bat, and he was replaced before his next at-bat by Robert Andino. |
Our View: No word on the severity of the injury, but Roberts stayed in the game until his next at-bat. It doesn't look like anything serious, but we will keep you updated if any news comes out.
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| Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI and a stolen base in the Orioles' 4-2 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon. |
Our View: Roberts' average is down this season at just .273, but the second sacker is contributing in plenty of other categories. He now has 18 steals, 8 homers, 42 RBI and 63 runs scored, making him (once again) one of the most productive fantasy second basemen.
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| Brian Roberts was not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, but did enter the game in the 9th inning as a pinch hitter. He stayed in the game and played second base. |
Our View: Roberts has been fighting the flu recently causing him to miss some time. He appears to be healthy now though, so you should be safe to get him into the lineup on Friday.
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| According to the Baltimore Sun, Orioles' second baseman Brian Roberts is still suffering from an upper-respiratory infection. Roberts was out of the lineup on Tuesday, and he could miss Wednesday's game as well. |
Our View: This illness has kind of been lingering for a little over a week now, and Roberts and the O's want to get it taken care of. Check back later this afternoon to find out his status for tonight's game, but expect him to be out until you hear otherwise.
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| Brian Roberts was productive in Sunday's 9-6 loss at the Angels, as he went 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit a double and a solo homer off Joe Saunders, and also swiped a base. |
Our View: Roberts has four RBI, two stolen bases and 12 total bases over five games in July. He continues to lead Baltimore with 17 stolen bases and 62 runs scored.
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| According to MLB.com, Brian Roberts is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Nationals. |
Our View: Roberts is just getting a routine day of rest. He will be replaced at second base by Ty Wigginton and Adam Jones will do the honors in the leadoff spot. Roberts will be in the lineup for the O's next game.
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| Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's close 2-1 win at Philadelphia. He had a single, double and also swiped base. |
Our View: Roberts extended his hitting streak to four games, with six total hits over the span. He is hitting better after holding a .256 batting average in May.
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| Brian Roberts has a big night for the Orioles on Saturday as Baltimore beat the Phillies 6-5. Roberts went 2-for-4 with a home run, a run scored, and four RBI in the win. |
Our View: Roberts put the O's ahead in the ninth inning with a two-run homer off Phillies' closer Ryan Madsen, and it capped off a very nice evening for the second baseman. Roberts continues to be one of the top second base fantasy options, and expect him to continue to be so all season.
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| Brian Roberts had a big night on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a double, run, and two RBI in the Orioles 7-2 win over the Blue Jays. |
Our View: Roberts was questionable to even play tonight, so good thing for fantasy owners that he did. Roberts has been very good this season, but his injury concerns have to worry owners. Keep riding him for now, but don't be surprised if he misses some time going forward.
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| Brian Roberts hopes to play Tuesday against the Jays after exiting Monday's battle with a left shin contusion, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
Our View: Stay tuned for further updates regarding his status. The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 ET. Roberts is a career .281 hitter over 501 at-bats against Toronto.
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| Brian Roberts exited Monday's game against Toronto in the eighth inning with a left shin contusion. |
Our View: He sustained the injury in the second inning while being slid into at second base, and nearly finished the game before exiting. We will keep you posted on Roberts' status.
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| Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double on Wednesday in the Orioles' 8-6 loss to the Rays. Roberts had two RBI and two runs scored in the game. |
Our View: Roberts has been off to a very nice start this season. He has shown the ability to hit for power and to steal bases, and he is a must start in all leagues. He should be a top option at second base, health permitting, all season.
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| Brian Roberts went deep for the fourth time this season on Tuesday, but the Orioles fell to the Rays 6-3. Roberts only had the one hit but he had two RBI. |
Our View: Roberts is starting to hit for some power, and he is maintaining his status as a valuable second baseman in all leagues. His high average and stolen bases combined with his four home runs are quality stats in all fantasy circles.
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| Brian Roberts was 2-for-5 with a run scored in the Orioles 6-4 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday. He's now hitting .435 on the season. |
Our View: The Orioles lead off man has been all over the base paths so far this season. His zero home runs and three RBI leave a little something to be desired, but it's hard to argue with an average over .430, three stolen bases and 12 runs scored.
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| Brian Roberts was 3-for-5 with a walk, a double, two runs scored, a stolen base, and an RBI as the Orioles defeated Texas 10-9 on Monday. |
Our View: Despite being caught twice in his first four stolen base chances, Roberts remained aggressive tonight. He is an exceptional leadoff hitter and is among the top five at his position in fantasy.
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| Brian Roberts reached base four times in Baltimore's 10-5 win over the Yankees on Monday. He was 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, and two runs scored. He also was caught stealing in his only attempt. |
Our View: Roberts put together .378 OBP in the leadoff spot a season ago and he is poised for another strong season in Baltimore. If Adam Jones continues to hit better in the No. 2 hole, Roberts figures to add to his 107 runs scored from a season ago.
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| Brian Roberts does plan to play on Friday in the Orioles second to last spring training game, according to MASN. He is suffering from oblique soreness, back spasms, and a respiratory infection.
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Our View: Roberts should be ready for opening day, but the long list of ailments will cause many to drop him some in their rankings. At the very worst, he will be a top 10 second baseman this season, and there's a better chance he will be among the top 5.
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| MASN reports that Brian Roberts will take live batting practice on Wednesday, but he does not figure to take part in another game until this weekend. He is suffering from oblique soreness, back spasms, and a respiratory infection. |
Our View: Roberts is still considered one of the top six second basemen in fantasy, but his impressive list of ailments may slide him down that list. However, he maintains that he will be ready for opening day.
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| Brian Roberts is nursing a few minor ailments, including a respiratory illness, but skipper Dave Trembley is not concerned, according to MASN Sports. Trembley said, "I talked to him today, talked to the doctor. He has no restrictions whatsoever from baseball activities. He told me he will be ready to play."
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Our View: Roberts is expected to be ready to go for opening day, and he should continue to be targeted as a top-5 fantasy second baseman.
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| Brian Roberts was scratched from today's lineup while still suffering from a respiratory illness, according to MASN Sports. He reportedly looked weak this morning. |
Our View: Roberts is considered day-to-day. Ryan Freel replaced him at second base.
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| Brian Roberts missed his second straight spring training game on Friday because of a respiratory infection, according to MASN. |
Our View: "I don't think that's a problem there," manager Dave Trembley said of Roberts' infection. Baltimore's manager isn't worrying, so neither should you. Roberts played great for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, hitting .438 with six runs over four games, and remains a top-five second baseman.
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| Brian Roberts hit a first inning solo home run as Team USA fell 9-4 to Japan on Sunday. He finished the game 1-for-5 with two strikeouts. |
Our View: After struggling some with the Orioles this spring, Roberts seemed to find his stroke after replacing Dustin Pedroia on Team USA. He has been one of the more consistent difference makers in the game over the past few seasons, and hopefully a hefty new contract won't change that trend for the 31-year-old.
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| Brian Roberts was 3-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored, an RBI, and a double while playing nine innings at second base for Team USA in their 9-3 win over the Netherlands on Sunday. |
Our View: It doesn't appear as if the national team will be missing Dustin Pedroia anytime soon. Roberts belted 51 doubles and swiped 40 more bags last season as the leadoff man in Baltimore. He was rewarded with a fat contract that hopefully has not left him contented.
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| Brian Roberts went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 9-8 win over Boston in the Grapefruit League. |
Our View: His spring average drops to .217, but Roberts should still be targeted as a top-5 fantasy second baseman as of now.
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| Brian Roberts had a rough day on Saturday, going 0-for-3 while stranding one runner. He's batting just .167 so far this spring. |
Our View: There's no need to panic with Roberts until the season gets closer. He has the entire month of March to get back on track.
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| Brian Roberts technically could still be dealt by the Orioles, according to the Baltimore Sun. He didn't get any signifficant no-trade protection during the first couple years of his deal. However, Baltimore insists that they have no plans to deal him. |
Our View: Roberts will be 36 when his new extension expires, so his trade value will decline the further he gets into this deal.
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| The Associated Press reports that Brian Roberts officially inked a four-year extension with the Orioles worth $40MM. |
Our View: The deal locks him up through the 2014 campaign. He should be pleased he got a new deal prior to the start of the season, and remains a top-5 fantasy second baseman for 2009.
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| Brian Roberts confirmed that he inked a four-year extension with the Orioles through 2013, according to the Sports Network. The 31-year-old infielder indicated on MLB.com that the two sides were close to finalizing the $40MM deal. An official announcement is not expected until Friday.
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Our View: Roberts, who averages 105 runs scored and 45 stolen bases over the last two seasons, should be drafted as a top-5 fantasy second baseman for 2009.
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| The Orioles and second baseman Brian Roberts are close to terms on a four-year, $40 million deal, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports. |
Our View: Rosenthal has put numbers on news that previously came out on Tuesday. It's nice to see the Orioles finally trying to keep the valuable infielder rather than dangling him as trade bait. Roberts remains a top-five fantasy second baseman, and his presence is good news for Nick Markakis, Aubrey Huff, and the rest of the Orioles.
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| The Orioles are narrowing the gap regarding a new deal for Brian Roberts, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
Our View: Assuming the two sides agree to a deal soon, Roberts will be worth targeting as a top-5 fantasy second baseman. He averages 105 runs scored and 45 stolen bases over his last two campaigns with Baltimore.
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| Brian Roberts is still hoping for a contract extension with the Orioles, according to MASN. The deal apparently hinges on a fourth year, which Roberts is looking for. |
Our View: It is believed that Roberts was offered a three-year, $30 million extension, so four year and $40 million would probably be enough to reel him in. However, with the current economic climate, it's unclear if the Orioles would be willing to go that high. He'll certainly be a hot commodity at the trade deadline if the two sides can't get a deal done.
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| The St. Louis Post-Dispatch states that the Cardinals are not believed to be targeting Orioles' second baseman Brian Roberts after releasing Adam Kennedy Monday. |
Our View: Joe Thurston, Brendan Ryan, Brian Barden, Jarrett Hoffpauir, Tyler Greene and former outfielder Skip Schumaker are in-house candidates for the starting job at second in St. Louis. Roberts still wants to be dealt if the Orioles cannot finalize a contract extension by opening day.
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| MASN reports that Brian Roberts still hopes to get an extension to stay in Baltimore prior to opening day. If he does not, he has decided not to have any negotiations during the season and he would likely become a free agent next winter. The Orioles recently committed to an expensive, long-term deal with outfielder Nick Markakis. |
Our View: Roberts is among the elite second basemen in the game. He has 90 stolen bases and has scored over 100 runs in each of the past two seasons. He is not a big power threat, but he did manage 51 doubles last season.
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| Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts wants a four-year deal to remain with the team after this season, reports Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. |
Our View: Roberts was offered three years at $10 million per season, but was unimpressed. Rosenthal reports that if no deal is struck with Roberts, the team would be open to trading him.
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| The Baltimore Sun suggests that Brian Roberts will not receive a contract extension from the Orioles in light of their imminent extension with Nick Markakis. However, the article does not suggest that Roberts will be traded prior to Opening Day. |
Our View: Roberts has said previously that if he does not have an extension by Opening Day, then he will enter free agency next offseason. He will likely be a hotly sought after commodity in if he does enter free agency.
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| Brian Roberts will cease any contract extension talks after Opening Day, according to MASN. |
Our View: Roberts is entering the final year of his deal, and his agent is likely trying to pressure the team into accepting his terms. The second baseman has been one of the best in the game over the past six seasons and he would be a hotly sought after free agent should he land on the open market. He has 126 stolen bases over the past three seasons.
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| The Baltimore Sun reports that there is a chance that Baltimore signs Brian Roberts to an extension before the season begins. The extension is believed to be worth around $10 million per season. |
Our View: Roberts has generated trade interest from a number of teams over the past year, but an extension would likely put an end to those. He stole 40 bases last season and is among the very best fantasy second basemen in the AL.
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| According to the Chicago Tribune, just because the White Sox have currently backed off their efforts to obtain Brian Roberts from the Orioles, doesn't mean the second baseman won't be in a Sox uniform by the start of the season. |
Our View: GM Ken Williams told the paper that he hasn't talked with the Orioles since November and that he would ideally like to give younger players a chance to contribute. However, it's possible the White Sox could still acquire Roberts if they and the O's could agree on who would complete the other side of the trade.
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| There is a rumor that the White Sox and Orioles have discussed a trade of Brian Roberts for pitcher Gavin Floyd, according to MASN Sports. |
Our View: The Sox could use an upgrade at second base, which would allow Alexei Ramirez to roam shortstop. The Orioles could use Floyd to help their poor rotation as well, but it remains to be seen if this rumor is true.
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| The Orioles still want to ink Brian Roberts to a contract extension, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
Our View: The club is less interested in trading him. If he were to be dealt, the clubs in need of help at second base are the Cubs, Diamondbacks (if they lose Orlando Hudson), White Sox, Indians, Dodgers, Mets, and Cardinals.
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| Despite talks that Brian Roberts and the Orioles were working on a contract extension, it seems that the Chicago Cubs are not out of the running for him after all, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
Our View: The Cubs have been after Roberts for some time, and if Baltimore can't get an extension worked out, he may be on the open market.
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| The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Cubs are interested in pursuing Brian Roberts. |
Our View: Roberts would add to what is already a potent offense for the Cubs if they could acquire him. However, Mark Derosa had more than twice the home runs and 30 more RBI as a second baseman/outfielder for the Cubs this year, while only hitting slightly less for average.
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| Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles could trade Brian Roberts if a contract extension can not be reached. The Mets struggled offensively at second base for most of last year, and could be a suitor for Roberts. |
Our View: The Orioles are still optimistic that they can re-sign Roberts. However, if they can't come to terms, they would have more flexibility in trading him in the offseason than at next year's trade deadline. They could even get a second baseman back, like free-agent Orlando Hudson. The Mets can fork out the dollars necessary to get an extension done with Roberts if the Orioles allow such a discussion before trading him.
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| Brian Roberts left Sunday's game in the sixth inning after being struck by a pitch by Toronto's Jesse Litsch, according to the AP. |
Our View: He was replaced by Alex Cintron in the Orioles' lineup.
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| Plenty of changes are in store for the Orioles in the offseason, but manager Dave Trembley wants to keep Brian Roberts according to the Baltimore Sun. "I fully expect Brian Roberts to be the leadoff hitter on this ballclub for a long time because of what he means to this team, this community," Trembley said. "He is a guy that is a Baltimore Oriole. That simple. I don't see him going anywhere. I don't think he wants to go anywhere, which is good for us."
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Our View: He is signed through 2009. He has hit .297 with 51 doubles and 40 stolen bases this season.
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| Brian Roberts went 1-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to Toronto. The Orioles only registered four hits in the contest. |
Our View: Roberts' average remains at .297 and he has two games left to reach .300 for the second time in his career. His hit tonight also set a new season-high with 181.
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| Brian Roberts went 1-for-4 with a walk and his 39th stolen base of the season in the Orioles' 7-5 loss to the Rays. |
Our View: Roberts has had a very good all-around season, and will once again be a top selection at second base in next year's fantasy drafts.
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| The Orioles and Athletics game that was postponed because of rain earlier this month will not be made up, according to Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: Both clubs will end the season with 161 games played.
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| Brian Roberts didn't have a great night on Sunday but he still produced something as he had one hit, one run, one RBI and one steal, his 38th of the season. |
Our View: Roberts is hitting .297 with those 38 steals so he is within striking distance of two landmark numbers entering the season's final week. Look for him to do some running if he gets on base.
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| The Baltimore Orioles are looking into getting second baseman Brian Roberts signed to a contract extension, according to the Baltimore Sun. "If the opportunity arises, I'll sit down with the Orioles or my agent or my family or whoever and try to figure out the best thing to do," Roberts said. |
Our View: Roberts is 31-years-old, and his contract runs through next season, so the two sides have some time to figure things out. He is highly valuable to both Baltimore and fantasy players, because he adds batting average and a bit of pop to go along with his stolen bases.
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| Brian Roberts tied his career high with his 50th double on Friday night against the Yankees. He added a run to give him 103 of those in 2008. |
Our View: Somewhat quietly, Roberts has put together a very good 2008 for a second baseman. His home runs stand at just nine but his eight triples are a career best. He has 37 steals and 54 RBI to go with his .298 batting average.
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| The Orioles got the job done with offense tonight, putting the White Sox in the loss column, 11-3. Leadoff man Brian Roberts was part of the charge, going 2-for-5 at the plate with his 46th double of the season to post three RBIs on the night. |
Our View: Roberts has really stepped it up in August, improving his average to .353 after hitting just .250 in July, but also bulking his run production. Last month Roberts posted just five RBIs with 20 runs scored. Thus far through August, he has 13 RBIs with 23 runs scored.
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| With three hits in five at-bats, Brian Roberts saw his batting average rise to .302 in the Orioles 8-7 loss to the Yankees. |
Our View: Roberts also stole his 33rd base of the season and his two RBI pushed him toward 50 on the year. He is one of the more valuable second sackers in the sport.
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| The Star Tribune states that Brian Roberts is no longer an option for the Twins. The Orioles told teams he is not available. |
Our View: The Twins could trade for a second baseman as Alexi Casilla is currently on the DL, but it won't be Brian Roberts. The team also seeks a reliever, and LaTroy Hawkins remains a possibility.
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| Brian Roberts did not play on Sunday. He has just seven hits in his last 40 at-bats. The Orioles defeated the Angels 5-2. |
Our View: Roberts' average has dipped to .284 and he may still be on the trade market. His fantasy value would certainly increase if he landed with a contender.
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| Brian Roberts went 0-for-4 on Saturday and is now in a 1-for-15 slump. He is also in a stolen base slump and has not swiped a bag since July 11. |
Our View: Roberts still brings quality numbers to the table, but fantasy owners would feel better if he started stealing bases again.
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| Brian Roberts went 0-for-4 with a strikeout on Friday night. |
Our View: The good news is Roberts still has an on-base percentage over .400 for July, even though he is hitting under .270 for the month.
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| The Chicago White Sox reportedly were interested in acquiring Brian Roberts, according to Fox Sports. If the Sox acquired him, they would have moved Alexei Ramirez to shortstop, and would have attempted to deal Orlando Cabrera, who they talked to the Dodgers about. |
Our View: The Orioles are still hanging on in the AL East race, and the club would like to keep Roberts, unless of course they are persuaded by a great deal.
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| The Baltimore Sun suggests that the Orioles are not likely to deal Brian Roberts prior to the upcoming July 31 trade deadline. |
Our View: Roberts was on the Cubs' radar during spring training, but the Orioles are still hanging on in the pennant race, and Roberts has been carrying the team with a .291 average, with 37 doubles, eight triples, 27 stolen bases, and 65 runs scored.
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| Brian Roberts fell a homer short of the cycle on Friday. He finished the game 3-for-5 with a RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases. |
Our View: The stolen bases bring him to 27 on the season.
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| Brian Roberts chipped in a home run and two stolen bases in Sunday's 11-10 loss to the Rangers. He also scored three runs. |
Our View: Roberts was left off of the All-Star team but is one of the AL players eligible to be voted in by the fans. Aggressive play from Roberts, like this performance, may become a familiar site between now and the All-Star break.
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| Brian Roberts returned to the lineup on Saturday night, and in his familiar leadoff role he went 2-for-4 with a runs scored. |
Our View: Roberts, rumored to be headed to Chicago all preseason, has continued to be a productive force all year for the Orioles with 54 runs and 22 SB for the Birds.
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| Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts continues to swing a hot bat for the Orioles, serving his team well in a 7-5 win over the Royals this evening. Roberts went 1-for-3 with a walk and his sixth home run of the season, also adding his 22nd stolen base of the year to total one RBI and two runs scored. |
Our View: Roberts hit a whopping .342 through June with seven stolen bases and 12 RBIs. He's starting July with a bang as well and could be on track to another strong month.
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| Brian Roberts extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a 2-for-5 performance against Chicago, according to the Associated Press. He also scored twice in Baltimore's 11-4 victory. |
Our View: Roberts has been scorching in June, hitting .357, with hits in 21 of the team's 23 games on the month. He continues to be one of the most productive second baseman in fantasy, and is closing in on the .300 mark for the year.
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| Brian Roberts stole his 21st base of the year while scoring a run on Sunday in the Orioles 7-3 loss to the Brewers. |
Our View: Roberts continues to be a productive leadoff batter for the Orioles and he is on pace to easily eclipse the 36 SB mark for the third straight season.
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| The Orioles posted 15 total hits as a team this evening, turning eight into runs for the win, 8-7, over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Orioles found their best efforts coming from leadoff man Brian Roberts , going 3-for-5 with two doubles, one stolen base (his 19th of the season), and two RBIs with one run scored. |
Our View: Roberts certainly set the pace for the O's in the offensive explosion. He was hitting .357 for June coming in and now touts 11 RBIs for the same span.
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| The Red Sox have completed a 6-3 win over the Orioles, though Baltimore scattered nine hits through the evening. Every batter but one found a way to get on base, second baseman Brian Roberts being the one to go without. Roberts went 0-for-5 with one strikeout and three runners left on base. |
Our View: Roberts was hitting .368 for the month of June coming in, thus it is hard to get too upset about this outing. It ends a hit streak at eight games for Roberts.
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| Brian Roberts is riding a hot streak as he has hit safely in seven straight games and has registered multiple hits in his last three, according to MLB.com. He will look to keep it going tonight against Josh Beckett and the Red Sox. |
Our View: He is hitting .382 over eight games in June, with five doubles and four RBI.
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| Brewers' GM Doug Melvin has denied speculation that he was interested in acquiring second baseman Brian Roberts, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Melvin said, "We haven't been scouting Roberts. That was brought up in the spring when the Orioles were talking to the Cubs about him. They were wanting to get us involved. We've had no special assignment scout looking at Roberts."
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Our View: Rickie Weeks was allegedly named in a possible trade for Roberts. Melvin noted that wasn't true, and stated that Roberts is making $6.3 million this year and $8 million next year. Weeks is making just over $1 million this season and remains under club control through 2011.
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| Brian Roberts only went 1-for-4 on Monday, but he swiped two bags against Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox. It was his first multi-steal effort since April 5. |
Our View: Roberts' stolen base pace is down from last year, when he pilfered 50 pillows. He took advantage of the knuckleballer in order to help fantasy owners on Monday, though.
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| Brian Roberts left Saturday's game with a bruised left foot and was held out of the lineup Sunday in Kansas City. Luis Hernandez started in his place. |
Our View: With the team having no game on the schedule today, the O's second baseman will get that extra nine-innings of recovery, and is by all reports -- expected to be available on Tuesday when Baltimore hosts Boston.
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| Infielder Luis Hernandez will start in place of Brian Roberts on Sunday against the Royals. Roberts is day-to-day due to a sore left foot, the Baltimore Sun reports. |
Our View: The Orioles are off on Monday, which makes this a pretty obvious decision for the club. Roberts should be back on Tuesday.
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| Brian Roberts will get the day off as the Orioles wrap up a three-game set against the Athletics in Oakland on Wednesday. |
Our View: Eider Torres is starting at second base and leading off for the Birds.
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| Brian Roberts had two hits, a walk and an RBI on Wednesday night for the Orioles. |
Our View: Roberts was caught stealing for the third time on the year but he did extend his hitting streak to 10-games as he has lifted his average from .243 to .280 as he continues to be one of the more valuable middle infielders in the game.
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| Brian Roberts accounted for the only Orioles run on Sunday with a solo home run in third inning of Sunday's 6-1 loss to the White Sox. |
Our View: The Baltimore second baseman is hitting .268 with three home runs, 14 runs, 12 RBI and eight stolen bases on the season.
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| Brian Roberts has fared very well over his career against Seattle according to MLB.com. Roberts has hit .347 lifetime against the Mariners, which is his highest average among all American League teams. Baltimore will face Seattle righty Carlos Silva tonight, who is 3-0 with a 2.79 ERA. |
Our View: Roberts remains an Oriole for now, and he continues to be one of the top options at second base and he will look to extend his streak of 3-straight games with a SB today.
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| Brian Roberts continued his strong start to the season on Monday as he had three hits and two RBI for the Orioles. Roberts continues to cause all kinds of havoc from the top of the Orioles order and if is finally traded to the Cubs there will be little reason to watch an Orioles game the rest of this season. |
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| Brian Roberts had only one hit on Saturday night but he was still able to steal two bases on the night despite being caught once. Whether or not Roberts stays in Baltimore he still figures to be a top-5 hitter from the second base position, especially if he keeps on running like this. |
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| Brian Roberts had two hits, walked twice and scored a run in Baltimore's loss to Tampa Bay on opening day. The O's would love to see Roberts have a solid first half with the hope of moving the second baseman before the July trade deadline. |
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| Brian Roberts told RotoTimes sources that he is still unsure about his status in Baltimore, but the second baseman claims that if he is with the team on opening day, which it appears he will be, he is unlikely to be moved. A move to almost any of the other 29 teams would have increased Roberts fantasy value. |
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| Brian Roberts isn't likely to be traded to the Cubs, according to the Chicago Tribune. Orioles' GM Andy McPhail commented, "We worked at it this long and we don't have deal. There's other sides characterizing it as an impasse. You make the judgment." Mark DeRosa will remain the Cubs second baseman. |
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| As expected, Brian Roberts is out of the lineup again on Wednesday to deal with a sore back, the Baltimore Sun reports. Scott Moore is starting in his place. Roberts recently received an injection to help the issue and is day-to-day. |
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| Brian Roberts said he's had some tightness in his lower back for about a week and decided Tuesday to rest up by sitting out of the Orioles' exhibition game against the Marlins, according to the Baltimore Sun. Although he reportedly didn't sound concerned, Roberts received an injection and is expected to miss at least one more game. For now, it appears to be a minor malady, but it's something to keep an eye on over the next few days. |
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| Brian Roberts will not be in the Tuesday lineup when the Orioles host Florida. Roberts was scratched from Tuesday's game because of a sore back, this according to the Baltimore Sun. Anytime Roberts is held out of the lineup, trade speculation will prevail. That doesn't seem to be the case today, as the team is listing his bad back as the reason for his inactive status. Utility infielder Scott Moore is replacing Roberts at second base and leading off. |
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| Brian Roberts will not be traded to the Cubs any time soon, this according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. This deal has been rumored to be on, then off, for weeks. The bottom line is that the Cubs will go with Ryan Theriot in the leadoff spot and Mark DeRosa as their starting second basemen for now, though there is still a chance that these talks could be rekindled thereby erasing a lot of DeRosa's value. |
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| Lou Piniella told the Arlington Daily Herald that a late trade could force the Cubs to scramble the puzzle that the team has spent the spring putting together. The Cubs skipper didn't specifically name the position or player, but his evasive verbiage leads one to believe he is referring to the talks with the O's for Brian Roberts.
"We could be getting in the situation where something is done right at the tail end and it upsets the apple cart a little,'' Piniella said. "That's not the ideal situation, but it's not just up to (general manager) Jim (Hendry), it's up to the other teams he's talking to, too.'' The O's have been adamant that Roberts would not be part of the opening day roster and the Cubs and White Sox are the leading candidates to acquire the speedy second baseman. |
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| A recent blog entry in the Chicago Tribune speculated that the White Sox might make a play at acquiring Brian Roberts from the Orioles. Roberts apparently is frustrated by the neverending speculation, while the White Sox would love to snag Roberts away from the waiting arms of the Cubs. The Sox would like to ditch Juan Uribe, but it's not clear if they have the top-end prospects necessary to pull off such a deal. It's all speculation at this point, so stay tuned. |
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| The Cubs have upped the ante in their attempt to acquire Brian Roberts from the Orioles. On Thursday, they added prospect Jose Ceda to the mix, according to the Chicago Tribune. Infielder Ronny Cedeno and pitchers Sean Gallagher and Donnie Veal are the other players offered up by the Cubs. Despite the daily updates, it appears most likely that a deal won't be completed until opening day nears. Stay tuned. |
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| Brian Roberts didn't make the trip to Port St. Lucie for a game against the New York Mets on Wednesday, so he participated in some drills and took batting practice with those left behind. What Roberts can't avoid, however, is the continued rumors about his exit out of Baltimore.
According to Slam Sports rarely does an hour go by when the two-time all-star isn't reminded about whispers in the wind.
"I don't have a choice about thinking about it because I get asked every day. My friends call me all the time, fans yell at me about it, guys from other teams ask me about it. It's pretty much nonstop," Roberts said. "You think about it when somebody's asking, but other than that, you go about your day the same way you always do. My job is to get ready for the season, whether it's here or someplace else."
While there is nothing knew concerning the talks between the O's and the Cubs, it's still believed that Roberts will not be in a Baltimore uniform in May. |
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| The trade talks between the Cubs and O's concerning a deal for second baseman Brian Roberts are on hold for now. The teams have not agreed to a package that both find suitable. According to the Baltimore Sun, the Cubs have offered infielder Ronny Cedeno, pitching prospects Sean Gallagher and Donald Veal, and one other player for Roberts, but the Orioles are holding out for a better offer. Almost everyone close to this situation believes a deal will get done, but as opening day approaches it becomes less and less likely. |
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| The O's and Cubs have not had any recent discussions about dealing Brian Roberts, according to the Baltimore Sun. "Our scouts are out and about doing their due diligence and watching the teams that they should be watching," Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. The two clubs have been talking trade for months but can't agree on which players should end up in the deal, so they continue to scout each other's teams trying to find the right mix. Obviously, both teams would prefer to have a deal done before the regular season begins, but this could drag on past opening day. |
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| Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has dismissed rumors that his team is on the verge of acquiring Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts. "There have been no active talks in any trade situation in the last five to six days," Hendry tells the Chicago Tribune. |
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| The Orioles and Cubs are once again discussing a trade involving Brian Roberts, a source informs SI.com. The Orioles may send outfielder Jay Payton to Chicago in the deal. |
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| Brian Roberts reached base twice during Friday's exhibition game, just as he did during Thursday's contest, according to the Baltimore Sun. He also has four steals already in the two games. Do you think this guy is trying to impress the Cubs or other trade suitors? It appears to be only a matter of when, not if, he's going to be traded. |
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| The Brian Roberts-to-the-Cubs rumors have been swirling for a while now, and, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Roberts will land with the Cubbies once the Orioles decide which pitchers they want in return. Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher, Jason Marquis, Jose Ceda and Donald Veal have been some of the pitchers that have been rumored to be involved. Roberts would receive a minor uptick in value with a move to Chicago, as he would be in a much better lineup. |
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| Brian Roberts lifted weights and hit some softly tossed balls on Friday, according to the Baltimore Sun. "He looked real good today," manager Dave Trembley said. "There were no restrictions on him." That was his first day working out since heading to an emergency room on Wednesday. Doctors believe that he had a kidney stone that broke up before it had to pass. If that's the case, Roberts shouldn't be slowed at all this spring. |
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| Brian Roberts was back at the O's training facility on Thursday afternoon, reports MLB.com. This, one day after making a visit to the emergency room. The report noted that Roberts woke up early Wednesday with a sharp pain in the stomach" and had to call for an ambulance.
"It just kind of gradually started going away," Roberts said. "I think they think it's a kidney stone, but I didn't have the excruciating pass of it."
Roberts has a checkup later today and if cleared, said he would be back with his teammates Friday. |
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| Brian Roberts is again absent from the O's training facility on Thursday, notes the Baltimore Sun. The paper suggests that the Baltimore second baseman has a 48-hour flu bug.
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| Brian Roberts doesn't want to stick around Baltimore to be part of a rebuilding process, according to the Baltimore Sun. "I would never call this organization and say, 'I want to be traded. I need to be traded,' " Roberts said. "I signed a contract. I signed a deal. I understand when I make a commitment, that's what I'm here for. But as I said earlier, you want to win. ... For this organization, if it's better to send me to another place and get a couple of pieces for down the road, I understand that, too. The sooner the chance I get to win, the better off." Talks between the Cubs and O's regarding Roberts remain stalled out, but there remains a decent chance that Roberts will be dealt somewhere before the season gets underway. |
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| Talks between the Orioles and Cubs regarding Brian Roberts have stalled, and the All-Star is expected to report to Orioles camp next week. "I don't see [a trade] as likely before the reporting date," Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail tells the Baltimore Sun. "Anything can happen... but I just don't see it." |
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| Orioles president Andy MacPhail told the Baltimore Sun on Monday that the club isn't close to making any other significant moves. The Cubs and Orioles have engaged in lengthy trade talks involving second baseman Brian Roberts , but despite constant media and fan speculation, the two sides haven't agreed on a package.
"Really, in the immediate, I don't see much going on in terms of a week out or so. But you don't ever know," MacPhail said.
"It's tired but it's true: If something makes sense for us, we will evaluate it. It's not different than other circumstances." RotoTimes.com sources report that the Cubs are more interested in making a move than the O's are. The Baltimore front office has traded away most of their box office attractions and must offer the fans something more than Triple-A talent. |
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| When the offseason began, it was expected that Miguel Tejada would be the first Orioles veteran standout to be traded, followed by Erik Bedard and then Brian Roberts. The Baltimore Sun reports that with Tejada and Bedard gone, and Roberts' future hanging in the balance, talks with the Chicago Cubs are in fact ongoing. The report noted that the belief in Baltimore is that the Orioles will keep their All-Star second baseman for now and revisit trade talks before July's trade deadline. |
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| Now that the Orioles finally traded Erik Bedard to the Mariners, the Cubs are expected to resume talks with the O's about acquiring Brian Roberts, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. However, there has been no deal struck in principle and nothing appears imminent at this point. Sean Gallagher is expected to be the key part of any deal for Roberts, but considering how long it took for the O's to deal Bedard, it's safe to assume any Roberts trade won't happen for a while. |
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| Erik Bedard is already on his way out of Baltimore, and ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports that, at some point, the Orioles and Cubs will finish the proposed deal for Brian Roberts. Pitcher Sean Gallagher would be the centerpiece of the package, with Felix Pie, Sean Marshall and Ronny Cedeno also being mentioned as possible parts of the trade. |
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| Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune thinks that a deal sending Brian Roberts to the Cubs is inevitable. The package that the Cubs will send to Baltimore is believed to include Sean Gallagher, Sean Marshall and Ronny Cedeno, though it's not clear if those are the only three players involved. Roberts hit .290 with 12 homers, 57 RBI, 103 runs scored and 50 steals last year. He would bump Mark DeRosa to a utility role. |
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| After being named in the Mitchell Report last week, Brian Roberts admitted using steroids once in 2003, according to the AP. "In 2003, when I took one shot of steroids, I immediately realized that this was not what I stood for or anything that I wanted to continue doing," Roberts said in a statement. "I never used steroids, human growth hormone or any other performance-enhancing drugs prior to or since that single incident. I can honestly say before God, myself, my family and all of my fans that steroids or any performance-enhancing drugs have never had any effect on what I have worked so hard to accomplish in the game of baseball. I am very sorry and I deeply regret ever making that terrible decision." |
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| Brian Roberts was named in the Mitchell Report on Thursday. Former teammate Larry Bigbie stated that Roberts admitted to using steroids back in 2003. |
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| A deal still is not imminent, but the Cubs have continued their pursuit of Brian Roberts, according to the Baltimore Sun. Two players mentioned in a possible deal are Sean Gallagher and Matt Murton. In the event the O's trade Roberts, they would likely try to sign free agent Tadahito Iguchi to play second base. |
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| The Cubs have expressed in interest in Brian Roberts but talks haven't progressed very far, according to the Baltimore Sun. It's unlikely a deal will get done here, but the Cubs are obviously looking to shore up their middle infield that includes Mark DeRosa and Ryan Theriot. |
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| Brian Roberts remained in the lineup Tuesday, but he'll undergo an MRI Wednesday because of an earache, the Baltimore Sun reports. |
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| Despite the fact that Brian Roberts stole two bases last Saturday, his right hamstring is still bothering him, according to the Baltimore Sun. Asked why he had two steal attempts over the weekend after he vowed to shut it down until his leg felt better, he said, "Sometimes, I just say, '[Forget it]'" Roberts said. "It got to the point where I got sick of waiting around." |
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| Brian Roberts will get Wednesday off because he is dealing with a sore right hamstring, according to the Baltimore Sun. With Thursday being an off-day, Roberts will now get two full days to rest his hamstring. Hopefully that means he will start stealing bases again.
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| Brian Roberts has 19 steals this season, but none in the past six games. Apparently, he's been dealing with a sore right hamstring for a couple of weeks and has been being cautious on the basepaths recently as a result, according to the Baltimore Sun. "[I'm] just trying to protect it a little bit - just don't want it to get worse," said Roberts, who is expected to sit out Wednesday's game and take advantage of Thursday's off-day to rest. Since he's continued to play, it doesn't sound serious at this point, so hopefully rest and caution will clear up the problem quickly. |
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| Brian Roberts singled on Tuesday night to extend his hitting streak to 14 games. |
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| Brian Roberts returned to action Monday after missing two games due to the flu. He looked great, as he was 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI. |
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| Brian Roberts is holding out hope that he'll be able to return to action tonight after missing two games due to the flu, according to the Baltimore Sun. "I hope so, yeah," he said yesterday. " At this point, I really don't have anything in me. I'm just weak. I still have some symptoms, so I'll try to get it out and let somebody healthy play." |
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| Brian Roberts missed his second straight game Sunday due to the flu, according to the AP. It's not clear when Roberts will be able to return to action. |
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| Brian Roberts missed last night's game due to flu symptoms, according to the Baltimore Sun. "We'll try to keep him away from our guys," manager Sam Perlozzo said. It's not clear if Roberts will return to action today. |
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| Brian Roberts and the Orioles have agreed to a contract extension that locks him up through the 2009 season, the Baltimore Sun reports. The deal will total $14.3 million and include a limited no-trade clause.
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| Brian Roberts and the Orioles are very close on a two-year extension, according to the Baltimore Sun. The deal is thought to be worth $13-14 million. "We had good conversations, productive conversations, but we are not quite there yet," agent Mark Pieper said. At this point in time, Roberts is slated to become a free agent after the 2008 season. |
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| Brian Roberts is seeking a long-term contract, according to the AP. Roberts, who will be a free agent after the 2007 season, would like a new contract before opening day, but he has not put a deadline on negotiations. "It's just that we'd like it not to be a distraction to Brian, so the sooner we can decide whether we're doing this, the better," agent Mark Pieper said. |
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| Brian Roberts signed a one-year, $4.2 million deal with Orioles Thursday, according to the AP. The O's are still expected to try and work out a long-term deal with Roberts, but they went ahead and signed him now to avoid arbitration. |
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| The Orioles are closing in on a one-year contract with second baseman Brian Roberts, according to the Baltimore Sun. The two sides will continue to work toward a long-term deal, but they need some kind of agreement soon to avoid arbitration. |
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| Orioles vice president Jim Duquette said he exchanged text messages with Brian Roberts yesterday and assured the second baseman that he is "not going anywhere," according to the Baltimore Sun. Roberts has been mentioned in recent trade rumors, including one involving the Braves. Orioles owner Peter Angelos informed team executives that he wouldn't approve the deal. |
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| The Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles and Braves have discussed a four-player deal involving Brian Roberts, Hayden Penn, Marcus Giles and Adam LaRoche. However, the paper also noted that this deal was very unlikely to happen. |
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| The Orioles are looking to sign Brian Roberts to a multi-year contract extension over the offseason, according to the Baltimore Sun. "I'd be lying if I said that I didn't want security after going through what I went through last year," said Roberts. "When it boils down to it, this is the only place I've been. I don't know anything different. I love being here and my goal is to see this team win." Roberts is tied to the club through 2008. |
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