The pitching improved to No. 12 last season, but the staff earned run average still exceeded 5.00.

The staff earned run average is 5.73.

Their staff earned run average - 6.46 after Friday night's game - is easily the worst in the majors.

Especially if it means that the staff they are paying for are earning less than half of the minimum wage.

Before Tuesday's game, the staff earned run average of 4.54 was tied for ninth in the American League.

The staff and team have earned numerous state awards and national recognition for their work.

The staff earned run average was 5.43 before the All-Star break and has been 4.11 since.

The Orioles have allowed 37 runs in their last 18 games, lowering the staff earned run average from 4.35 to 3.52.

Fifteen staff earned between £60,000 - £100,000 - down from 17 staff earning these amounts in 2009.

For the month, Athletics pitchers posted a staff earned run average of 2.88.