Orioles’ success mirrors their anchor in ninth inning
Closer Jim Johnson broke Randy Myers’ franchise record with his 35th consecutive save conversion on Friday night.
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Markakis’ bat ban exposes truth about some awareness initiatives
The Orioles right fielder’s mother is a breast cancer survivor, but the pink bats manufactured for him won’t be allowed for use on Mother’s Day.
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Steve Johnson to make 2013 debut on Saturday in Minnesota
The St. Paul’s alum will make Saturday’s start in place of the injured Miguel Gonzalez.
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Gonzalez’s DL stint may not be that painful for Orioles
Two days off next week will ease the burden left behind by the right-handed starter’s absence.
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Ravens acquire center A.Q. Shipley from Indianapolis
Shipley will compete with second-year center Gino Gradkowski for the starting job after the Ravens sent a 2014 conditional pick to the Colts.
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Orioles second baseman Roberts to undergo right hamstring surgery
The 35-year-old will undergo a “semitendinosus release” procedure on Thursday, which will keep him sidelined for at least six more weeks.
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Ravens cut five after rookie minicamp, reportedly part ways with Cook
Just two days after concluding their mandatory rookie minicamp, the Ravens made five roster cuts that included four rookie free
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Roberts to see knee specialist after slow recovery
The 35-year-old second baseman didn’t like the way his knee responded upon taking light batting practice in Sarasota.
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Rolando McClain reportedly pleads guilty to window tint violation
Troubled Ravens linebacker Rolando McClain can apparently cross one item off his laundry list of legal problems as he has
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Clark outrighted to Double-A Bowie to work on knuckleball
Less than a week after making his major league debut with the Orioles, right-handed pitcher Zach Clark finds himself at
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Harbaugh looking forward to seeing McKinnie go to work
The Ravens head coach spoke to the media in Owings Mills on the final day of rookie minicamp.
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Garcia promoted, reliever Clark designated for assignment
The 36-year-old veteran takes the hill Saturday in Anaheim as the latest trying to nail down the Orioles’ fifth starter job.
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Orioles breathe sigh of relief as Davis avoids DL
The slugging first baseman was out of Saturday’s lineup but returned to action for the series finale in Anaheim.
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Ravens rookies getting feet wet in Owings Mills this weekend
Third-round choice Brandon Williams and the rest of the rookies went through their first workout as Ravens on Friday.
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Ravens assigning numbers, handing out contracts to rookies
With the Ravens welcoming their new batch of rookies to Owings Mills for their mandatory minicamp this weekend, they got
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Newly-signed McKinnie ready to pick up where he left off last postseason
The 33-year-old left tackle turned down offers from San Diego and Miami to remain in Baltimore.
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McKinnie receives contract offers from San Diego, Miami
After failing to come away with a high-ceiling left tackle prospect in last weekend’s draft, the Ravens are now faced
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Ten Orioles thoughts with April in the books
After Chris Davis and the Orioles tied a franchise record for wins in April, Luke Jones offers his thoughts one month into the 2013 season.
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Orioles recall RHP Clark, option Britton to Triple-A Norfolk
The UMBC grad will be making his major league debut after receiving the call with the Orioles, who are in need of bullpen help.
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Top prospect Bundy receives PRP injection, will rest six weeks
The 20-year-old received the same treatment for his forearm and elbow that Zach Britton did for his left shoulder last year.
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Interesting post-draft roster decisions with early look at 2013 Ravens depth chart
The Ravens have a better picture of what their 2013 roster will look like after making 10 selections this weekend.
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D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction Orioles 12-Game Scorecard (Games 13-24)
During the 2013 season, Drew Forrester and Luke Jones of The D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction will provide the “12-Game
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Torrey Smith says goodbye to trademark look
Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith has said goodbye to his trademark look since his days starring at the University of
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Ten thoughts on Ravens' 2013 draft picks
Luke Jones refuses to offer grades immediately after the draft, but here’s a thought — serious or not — on each of the Ravens’ 10 picks.
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Ravens conclude draft with two major concerns remaining
Left tackle and wide receiver remained positions that were largely unaddressed despite the Ravens making 10 picks in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Ravens make 10 selections in 2013 NFL Draft
The defending Super Bowl champion Ravens continued to add to their revamped defense over the weekend.
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Cal cornerback Anthony taken with Ravens' final pick
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens concluded their 2013 draft by selecting California cornerback Marc Anthony in the seventh round
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Elon wide receiver Mellette drafted by Ravens in seventh round
The Ravens finally addressed their wide receiver position by drafting the FCS product in the seventh round.
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Colorado State-Pueblo center Jensen taken with 203rd overall pick
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens went the small-school route again in selecting offensive lineman Ryan Jensen from Colorado State-Pueblo
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Ravens selected Notre Dame DE Lewis-Moore with first sixth-round pick
The Fighting Irish defensive end suffered a knee injury in the BCS national championship game in January.
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Ravens use fifth-round pick on Wisconsin offensive lineman Wagner
The Badgers lineman was a first-team all-Big Ten selection lining up at left tackle for the Badgers last season.
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Harvard fullback Juszczyk drafted by Ravens in fourth round
The Ravens finally addressed the offensive side of the footbal with the 130th overall pick of the draft.
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Ravens select Ohio State defensive end Simon with 129th overall pick
The Ravens wasted no time adding another defensive player to the fold with their first pick of Day 3.
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Missouri Southern State DT Williams taken with Ravens' third-round pick
Baltimore’s final second-day pick was used to address the interior defensive line with the addition of the Division II tackle.
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Ravens trade up to take Kansas State LB Brown in second round
Wanting to address the inside linebacker position, general manager Ozzie Newsome moved up in the second round to draft Brown.
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Even with questions, it's easy to root for new Ravens safety Elam
Understanding what he’s overcome makes the Florida safety an easy candidate to become a favorite among Ravens fans.
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Ravens "working way through" fallout of Rolando McClain arrest
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Speaking to the media following the Ravens’ first-round selection of safety Matt Elam, general manager Ozzie
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Ravens select Florida safety Elam with 32nd pick of first round
The strong safety was the best player remaining on Baltimore’s draft board, according to Ozzie Newsome.
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Orioles recall LHP Britton from Triple-A Norfolk for West Coast trip
The lefty will be available to pitch in relief for the next game or two before his scheduled start in Seattle on Monday.
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Familiar predicament emerging in back end of Orioles rotation
Josh Stinson proved incapable of taking control of the fifth starter job, so the rotation carousel has officially begun.
