Orioles exhale even as Machado goes to 15-day disabled list
Manager Buck Showalter is confident that the young third baseman’s return in 2014 is a matter of “when, not if.”
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Buck Showalter
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles announce Machado dealing with “right knee ligament sprain”
The club’s official update on Tuesday offered little clarity on the status of the 22-year-old third baseman.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
With Saunders inked, would Orioles consider minor-league deal for Jim Johnson?
Oakland officially released the former Orioles closer on Friday, but Johnson is a favorite of manager Buck Showalter.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles add “good piece” in Miller while Oakland, Detroit make colossal moves
The Orioles improved on Thursday, but the Athletics and Tigers made emphatic statements as the AL favorites.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles pondering right fit with trade deadline approaching
Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter made no indication that a deal was imminent as Thursday’s non-waiver trade deadline looms.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles can prove to be beasts of East by surviving West Coast
Holding their own in Oakland, Anaheim, and Seattle would leave the Orioles in great shape when they return home at the end of July.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Showalter reveals post-break rotation for start of challenging West Coast trip
Entering the All-Star break in first place for the first time since 1997, the Orioles won’t receive any breaks to
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Jimenez going to disabled list with freak ankle injury
Manager Buck Showalter said the Orioles pitcher rolled his ankle in a parking lot two days ago.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles send Norris to Double-A Bowie for work over All-Star break
The move allowed the Orioles to add right-hander Preston Guilmet to their bullpen on Thursday.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Gausman’s rotation spot must be solidified after All-Star break
Continuing to yo-yo the 23-year-old prospect between Baltimore and the minors isn’t what’s best for him or the Orioles.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles still not tipping hand on looming Reimold decision
The oft-injured outfielder is almost finished his rehab assignment and is out of minor-league options.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles roster on skates with Machado’s looming suspension, Norris’ groin injury
The pitcher will undergo an MRI Thursday after experiencing discomfort during his latest bullpen session.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Machado suspension hearing set to take place on Wednesday
The Orioles are hopeful that a decision won’t come until after Friday’s doubleheader against Tampa Bay.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Norris leaves Saturday’s start early with right groin tightness
The Orioles remain hopeful the right-hander will make his next start on Friday.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles option Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk to add bullpen help
The 23-year-old can be recalled as the 26th man for Friday’s doubleheader against Tampa Bay.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Wieters to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery
The two-time All-Star is expected to need nine months to make a full recovery for the 2015 season.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
“It could be worse” shaping into 2014 theme for Orioles
A 5-5 homestand is more disappointing considering the Orioles received nine quality starts from their maligned rotation.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles hoping for best, bracing for worst with Wieters’ follow-up appointment
Manager Buck Showalter said Friday he knows a little more than he’s willing to talk about in regards to Wieters’ status.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Gausman’s upside too good to pass up for Orioles rotation
The 23-year-old has offered substance to go along with his great potential in impressive starts against Oakland and Toronto.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Wieters to see Dr. Andrews next week after slow progress with elbow
The Orioles catcher could be moving closer to a decision to potentially have season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles place Gonzalez on DL, summon Gausman to start on Saturday
Manager Buck Showalter isn’t expecting the Orioles starter to be sidelined for long.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Is moving to a six-man rotation what’s best for the Orioles?
With Johan Santana scheduled to arrive in Baltimore later this month, Buck Showalter is contemplating a fundamental change to the rotation.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Is it time to be concerned about Manny Machado?
The Orioles third baseman’s struggles at the plate started before last September’s knee injury.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Not all 2012 similarities provide feel-good reminder for Orioles
An upside-down starting rotation currently ranks 11th in ERA and tied for 13th in innings pitched in the American League.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Struggling Orioles reliever Hunter lands on DL with groin injury
The right-hander has a 6.06 earned run average and lost his closer job last week.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Lombardozzi squeezed out of infield picture with Machado’s return
Despite hitting .292 in 72 at-bats this year, the infielder was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk prior to Thursday’s doubleheader.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Schoop should stick with Orioles in wake of Davis injury
With Chris Davis now on the disabled list, the Orioles would benefit from Schoop’s offensive upside at second base rather than only thinking about defense.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles move Markakis to first base with Davis sidelined
The longtime right fielder made his first start at first base since Sept. 4, 2011 on Saturday night.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Britton continues coming up huge for Orioles bullpen
The left-hander’s early dominance has led some to ask whether he should receive a shot in the starting rotation.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Tuesday night’s Orioles-Rays game postponed due to rain
A makeup date will be announced at a later time.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Machado approaching final hurdles before rehab assignment
The 21-year-old third baseman began sprinting on Monday and is expected to test his surgically-repaired knee on the bases this week.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles still waiting for early return on $50 million investment
Command issues continue to plague Ubaldo Jimenez as his career in Baltimore is off to an ugly start.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Hardy receives cortisone injection, undergoes MRI on back
The Orioles shortstop expects to be back in the lineup on Saturday after test results were favorable.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Weeks on way to New York as Orioles expected to make DL move
The Orioles are expected to make a roster move Wednesday as manager Buck Showalter indicated after Tuesday’s 14-5 win over
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Hardy moving closer to return to Orioles lineup
The shortstop was sidelined for the fourth time in five games on Tuesday as he continues to deal with back spasms.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Lough, Lombardozzi receive first starts with Orioles
Markakis lead off again for Birds in Game 2 against Red Sox as well…
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles clear first hurdle of ninth-inning experiment to start 2014
New closer Tommy Hunter passed his first test by earning the save in a season-opening win over Boston.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Markakis plays on Opening Day despite neck issue
Follow @WNST on Twitter throughout the day as Luke Jones brings live updates from Camden Yards.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Opening Day roster set after Sunday’s deadline
The Orioles have elected to keep rookie infielder Jonathan Schoop over offseason acquisition Jemile Weeks.
Luke Jones, Orioles, x-Archive
Orioles roster taking shape in final days of spring training
The 23-year-old Kevin Gausman is expected to start the year at Triple-A Norfolk, but how long will he stay there?
