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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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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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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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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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.
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Top pitching prospect Bundy seeing Dr. James Andrews for second opinion
The 20-year-old is still experiencing tightness in his right forearm after throwing from 90 feet in Sarasota on Monday.
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Youthful Machado doesn’t blink over anything Orioles ask
From hitting in the No. 2 spot to dropping a key 10th-inning bunt earlier this week, the 20-year-old handles everything thrown his way.
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Showalter advises Rex Ryan to focus on trying to beat Ravens this season
The manager took exception to the Jets coach’s belief that the Orioles should have moved their Sept. 5 game to the road.
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Showalter not crazy about Davis’ Bo Jackson impersonation
BALTIMORE — With Tampa Bay lefty Matt Moore taking the hill against the Orioles on Wednesday night, manager Buck Showalter
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Starting rotation performance headlines Orioles’ uneven start
Other early concerns aside, better starting pitching is a must as the Orioles start the second week of the season.
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Health concerns mounting as Reimold, Ayala leave Sunday’s game
Already sporting a short bench, the Orioles need to decide quickly on Reimold’s status as they travel to Boston for a three-game set.
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Showalter going with short bench to spread bullpen work around
With a 20-game stretch without a day off starting later this month, the Orioles will stick with an eight-man bullpen.
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Davis’ historic start carrying over feeling of disbelief from last year’s Orioles
Watching Chris Davis do the improbable early on reminds us just how fun the 2012 season really was.
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Orioles remaining optimistic despite Roberts’ trip to DL
The second baseman is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a torn tendon behind his right knee.
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Orioles don’t stand out in “ifs, coulds, and maybes” AL East division
There are too many question marks on the roster to make the Orioles a strong bet to duplicate their 2012 success.
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Revisiting five questions for Orioles spring training
With only a few Grapefruit League games remaining, Luke Jones revisits questions posed at the start of the spring.
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Reimold exits Friday’s spring game with shoulder soreness
The Orioles left fielder is expected to take a few days off from throwing to rest his right shoulder.
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Snapshot observations from Orioles’ spring win over Yankees
It was an underwhelming Yankees roster in Sarasota, but Luke Jones offers his thoughts on Baltimore’s 5-1 victory.
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Handling Matusz interesting case for young, contending Orioles
The 26-year-old thrived in the bullpen last year, but the Orioles aren’t ready to give up on the lefty being a starter just yet.
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Five questions to ponder for Orioles spring training
With the first workouts taking place in Sarasota on Wednesday, here are five topics to ponder this spring…
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Orioles’ listless offseason leaves sour taste instead of excitement
In what should have been the most significant offseason of the last 15 years, Dan Duquette and the Orioles did virtually nothing to improve.
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Report: Orioles intend to extend Showalter beyond 2013
Owner Peter Angelos has reportedly informed people connected with the team he will offer a long-term contract to the Baltimore manager.
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Orioles view tough Game 5 loss as only beginning of bright future
The 2012 Orioles made Baltimore believe in baseball again, but keeping that feeling alive in the years to come will be the challenge.
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Unforgettable series between Orioles, Yankees was destined for Game 5
Regardless of which team you’ve been rooting for, the theater we’ve witnessed this week deserved one more act.
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Orioles beaten at own illogical game in devastating 3-2 loss
It’s still difficult to believe Yankees manager Joe Girardi pinch-hit for Alex Rodriguez and it worked out — twice.
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Hammel to start potential Game 5 and other Game 4 pre-game notes
(Update: Joe Saunders was named the Game 4 starter following the 3-2 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night.) NEW
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Predictions of Jones, Wieters playing October baseball in New York come true
Not long ago, many feared the Orioles’ tandem of All-Stars would eventually wind up in Yankee pinstripes.
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Hammel confident in taking ball for Game 1 of ALDS
Taking the Camden Yards mound for the first time in nearly a month, Hammel will face off against CC Sabathia in Game 1.
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Orioles embrace underdog role like few teams ever have
A perfect group of misfits put together by Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter advanced to the ALDS Friday night.
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After fighting all year long, Orioles’ extra wait to clinch very fitting
After grinding out victories in one-run games and extra innings all year, it’s fitting the Orioles waited just a little longer to clinch a playoff spot.
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Most Valuable Oriole Jones continues adding to memorable 2012
After signing an $85.5 million extension in late May, the center fielder collected his second straight team MVP award Sunday.
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One year later, Orioles have real reason to celebrate
A year after the “Curse of the Andino” concluded the 2011 season, the Orioles aren’t playing make-believe this time around.
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Harbaugh grateful for support of Showalter, Orioles at Thursday's game
The appearance of Showalter and several Orioles players on the M&T Bank Stadium video board earned a thunderous ovation.
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Harbaugh grateful for support of Showalter, Orioles at Thursday’s game
The appearance of Showalter and several Orioles players on the M&T Bank Stadium video board earned a thunderous ovation.
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Orioles will get by without Markakis, but can they be better than that?
The right fielder is out for at least the rest of the regular season after a CC Sabathia fastball broke his left thumb.
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Bundy call-up sounding more likely for Orioles’ playoff push
Buck Showalter hinted Friday that the 19-year-old pitcher is being considered for a September call-up.
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Markakis’ ill-advised bunt opens door for Red Sox comeback
Regardless of how it turned out, the right fielder’s decision to bunt wasn’t the right one in the second inning Thursday night…
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Roberts to undergo season-ending hip surgery
Despite beginning a rehab assignment Saturday, the 34-year-old has elected to have surgery on the torn labrum in his hip.
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Local kid realizes dream of playing for hometown Orioles
Steve Johnson made his major league debut Sunday with father Dave on hand to watch.
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Hammel to undergo knee surgery, hopes to return in 3-4 weeks
The Orioles pitcher will have a piece of loose cartilage removed from his right knee that’s bothered him all season.
