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Melvin Mora

Third Baseman for Baltimore Orioles

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Orioles | Mora undergoes surgery
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:14:29 -0800

Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (shoulder) underwent a minor surgery near his right shoulder late last week. Team orthopedist John Wilckens removed a small, arthritic section of Mora's distal clavicle, which is part of the AC joint in his right shoulder. Mora will lift weights until Jan. 1 and is expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training.

Orioles | Mora playing in Caribbean League
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:32:56 -0700

Dean Jones Jr., of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is playing in the Caribbean League during the offseason.

Orioles | Mora ties career RBI high
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:32:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora tied a career high with his 104th RBI for the team on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Orioles | Mora does not play Monday
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:32:55 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) was not in the lineup Monday, Sept. 22, and could be done for the season, according to manager Dave Trembley.

Orioles | Unsure of Mora's return
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:04:13 -0700

David Singh, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are unsure when 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) will return to the lineup. Manager Dave Trembley said Mora has been experiencing soreness and tightness in his hamstring.

Orioles | Mora sits
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:31:27 -0700

Orioles.MLB.com's David Singh reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) was out of the lineup Thursday, Sept. 18.

Orioles | Mora aggravates hamstring
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:08:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) expects to miss time after he aggravated his left hamstring injury Wednesday, Sept. 17, running out a grounder in the ninth inning.

Orioles | Mora throws bat on field after ejection
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:09:00 -0700

Updating an earlier item, The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora threw his bat on the field after being ejected Tuesday night, Sept. 16. Mora said he didn't know if he would be suspended for throwing the bat. "That was my reaction," said Mora, who was upset with home plate umpire Rob Drake. "If I did something wrong, I apologize for that."

Orioles | Mora ejected Tuesday
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:18:26 -0700

David Singh, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora was ejected Tuesday, Sept. 16, for arguing with home plate umpire Rob Drake in the third inning.

Orioles | Mora on hot streak
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:07:53 -0700

Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is hitting .422 (27-for-64) with six home runs and 20 RBIs over his last 16 games, according to The Associated Press.

Orioles | Mora returns to lineup Thursday
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:49:33 -0700

Updating previous items, MLB.com's Spencer Fordin reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) returned to the lineup as the designated hitter, batting third in the order, Thursday, Sept. 11, after being sidelined for two weeks. Mora said he was still a little sore and wasn't able to run at full strength, but he hoped he could return to the field soon.

Orioles | Mora scratched Tuesday
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:39:05 -0700

Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday, Sept. 9. Mora felt his hamstring tighten during a pregame workout and was given an extra day to rest. He said he will be ready to return in a few more days.

Orioles | Mora to return
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:16:52 -0700

The Washington Post's Marc Carig reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) is expected to return Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Orioles | Mora misses fifth straight game
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:50:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) missed his fifth straight game Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Orioles | Mora named AL Player of the Month
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:37:30 -0700

The Sports Network reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora was named the American League Player of the Month for the month of August. Mora hit .418 with eight home runs and a major league-leading 32 RBIs.

Orioles | Mora unsure of return
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:09:19 -0700

Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) said he is feeling better but is unsure when he will be able to return. Mora stated that he will not be playing this weekend and he will attempt to hit off a tee. He listed himself as day-to-day.

Orioles | Mora misses another game
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:34:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) missed his fourth straight game with a strained left hamstring Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Orioles | Mora misses third straight game
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:49:29 -0700

Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) missed his third straight game with a strained left hamstring, according to The Associated Press.

Orioles | Mora expected to miss one week
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:26:47 -0700

Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) is expected to miss a week of action, according to The Associated Press. "We're not going to put Melvin on the DL," manager Dave Trembley said.

Orioles | Mora injures hamstring
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:45:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) left the game Friday, Aug. 29, with a strained left hamstring. He was hurt while trying to beat out a grounder in the third inning. He is listed as day-to-day.

Orioles | No action on Huff, Mora
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:55:06 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports there is no action involving Baltimore Orioles DH Aubrey Huff and 3B Melvin Mora, both of whom are red hot. The two players have cleared waivers and can be traded to any team.

Orioles | Mora homers Sunday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:18:20 -0700

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora homered Sunday, Aug. 24. It was his 22nd of the year and seventh of the month. He's now driven in 31 runs this month in 21 games.

Orioles | Mora continues hot hitting
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:10:03 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit his 21st home run of the season Wednesday, Aug. 20. He has a team-high 95 RBIs and has 10 home runs and 47 RBIs in 31 games since the All-Star break.

Orioles | Mora named AL Player of the Week
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0700

The Sports Network reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora was named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Aug. 17. Mora hit .563 with three home runs, 13 RBIs, four doubles and a triple. He shares the honors with Chicago White Sox SP Javier Vazquez.

Orioles | Mora has three hits against Lester
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:21:59 -0700

Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is 3-for-14 in his career against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester.

Orioles | Mora continues torrid August with two homers, six RBIs Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:37:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit two home runs and drove in a career-high six runs Sunday, Aug. 17. He now has 20 homers and 91 RBIs on the year and is hitting an even .500 in his last 15 contests. "I just feel real confident when I get to the plate right now," said Mora.

Orioles | Mora finishes double shy of cycle
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:46:59 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora finished a double shy of hitting for the cycle Friday, Aug. 15. He went 3-for-4 and has 15 RBIs in his last seven games. His home run was his 18th of the season.

Orioles | Mora hot in second half
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:40:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora went 3-for-5 Wednesday, Aug. 13, and is 38-for-99 (.384) with six home runs and 32 RBIs since the All-Star break.

Orioles | Mora hits 150th homer Sunday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:34:03 -0700

Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit his 17th home run of the season and 150th of his career Sunday, Aug. 10.

Orioles | Mora nominated for AL Player of the Week Award
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:38:49 -0700

The Sports Network reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora was nominated for the American League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, Aug. 10.

Orioles | Mora drives in four runs Saturday
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:30:32 -0700

Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora went 2-for-5 Saturday, Aug. 9, against the Texas Rangers, with a home run and four RBIs, according to The Associated Press.

Orioles | Mora sits Sunday
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:04:44 -0700

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora did not play Sunday, July 27. Mora (knee) had been hit in the back of his knee by a pitch Saturday night, July 26.

Orioles | Mora homers, drives in five Tuesday
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:03:55 -0700

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora homered as part of a 4-for-5 performance Tuesday night, July 22, that also saw him drive in a career-high five runs. He has been exceptionally hot in six games since the All-Star break, going 12-for-24 with four homers and 14 RBIs.

Orioles | Mora extends home run streak
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:26:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora continued his home run streak, hitting one for his third game in a row Saturday, July 19.

Orioles | Mora goes deep Friday
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:26:25 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit his 13th home run of the season and second in as many games Friday, July 18.

Orioles | Mora struggling
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:27:23 -0700

ESPNews reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is hitting .222 with only two home runs in the last 19 games.

Orioles | Mora hits one out
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:23:46 -0700

The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora homered Thursday night, July 17. He has 12 homers on the year.

Orioles | Mora strands 11 runners Sunday
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:18:15 -0700

Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora left 11 runners on base while going 0-for-5 Sunday, July 13.

Orioles | Mora slumping
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:13:13 -0700

Gregg Xenakes, of The Sports Network, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora has just two hits in his last 20 at-bats.

Orioles | Mora scratched Sunday
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:16:49 -0700

Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (knee) was scratched from the lineup Sunday, June 15, reports The Associated Press' David Ginsburg. His left leg was still swollen after being struck by a foul ball the previous game. He pinch hit later in the contest and flied out.

Orioles | Mora leaves game early Saturday
Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:14:31 -0700

Yahoo! Sports reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (knee) left the team's game Saturday, June 14, in the first inning after fouling a ball off his knee. He was replaced by IF Oscar Salazar.

Orioles | Mora hits homer Friday
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:46:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit his 10th home run of the season Friday, June 6.

Orioles | Mora in lineup Friday
Fri, 23 May 2008 15:30:56 -0700

Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (finger) is in the starting lineup Friday, May 23. He said he does not feel any pain from his finger.

Orioles | Mora not in lineup Thursday
Thu, 22 May 2008 16:00:18 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (finger) was not in the starting lineup Thursday, May 22, because of a lacerated finger. He said he would be available to pinch hit. He hopes to start Friday, May 23.

Orioles | More on Mora
Thu, 22 May 2008 07:31:26 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (finger) is day-to-day with a bruised and lacerated right ring finger. X-rays were negative.

Orioles | Mora leaves game early Wednesday
Wed, 21 May 2008 16:59:30 -0700

Yahoo! Sports reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hand) left the team's game Wednesday, May 21, in the third inning because of a lacerated right hand. He was replaced by IF Alex Cintron.

Orioles | Mora drives in a run Friday
Fri, 16 May 2008 19:29:59 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit an RBI double Friday, May 16. He finished the game 1-for-4.

Orioles | Mora in lineup Friday
Fri, 16 May 2008 17:13:13 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (shoulder) was in the lineup Friday, May 16. He missed the last two games because of a shoulder injury.

Orioles | Mora in lineup Friday
Fri, 16 May 2008 13:48:37 -0700

Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (shoulder) is in the team's starting lineup Friday, May 16. However, Mora's status will be decided after batting practice.

Orioles | Mora will not play Wednesday
Wed, 14 May 2008 11:32:57 -0700

Roch Kubatko, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (shoulder) received a cortisone injection in his shoulder and will not be in the team's lineup Wednesday, May 14.