Orioles lose Castillo to disabled list with testicular injury
The catcher took a foul ball to the groin area Tuesday and went to the emergency room after the game.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-3 loss to Yankees
Manny Machado struck out four times in a game for only the second time in his career.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-2 win over Yankees
Jonathan Schoop provided offense and nifty defense in support of Dylan Bundy on Memorial Day.
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Jimenez penciled in for Sunday’s start — for now
“We’ll take each day as it comes and see where we are as a pitching staff after each outing.”
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Time for Orioles to reset bullpen — and find more quality
The failure of the six-man bullpen came to a climax in Detroit Tuesday with the kind of meltdown that’s been rare in these parts for a long time.
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What has happened to Kevin Gausman?
Aiming to become an ace entering 2017, the 26-year-old has instead been one of the worst pitchers in baseball.
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Orioles offense not making life easier for undermanned bullpen
The bullpen’s current state prompted Buck Showalter to use Vidal Nuno in the eighth inning of a tie game on Friday.
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Even by Orioles standards, superb start to 2017 tough to explain
The Orioles are on pace to win well over 100 games, but even their usual strengths haven’t been special.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 5-4 win over Washington
The comeback victory moved the Orioles back into first place in the AL East with the best record in baseball.
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Orioles closer Britton to miss 6-8 weeks with re-injured forearm
The two-time All-Star reliever suffered a recurrence of a left forearm strain last week.
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Britton admits returning too soon, will see specialist for forearm
The Orioles closer is back on the disabled list with the recurrence of a left forearm strain.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-2 win over White Sox
Joey Rickard tacked on an important insurance run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
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Orioles closer Britton again experiencing left forearm discomfort
The two-time All-Star selection was just activated form the disabled list earlier this week.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-3 win over Boston
Tyler Wilson turned in a critical quality start less than 24 hours after he found out he’d be getting the ball.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-4 win over Yankees
Welington Castillo’s pick at home plate in the 10th inning allowed the game to continue for the Orioles.
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Orioles must remain flexible with Bundy despite early success
It would be easy for the Orioles to have tunnel vision with the 24-year-old ranking seventh in the AL in ERA.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 6-3 win over Tampa Bay
Adam Jones had a big night at the plate, going 3-for-3 with the game-winning home run.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-2 win over Boston
Baltimore continues to have the best record in baseball and is now eight games above .500.
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Britton’s elbow “really good” after undergoing MRI exam
Manager Buck Showalter provided a favorable report on his All-Star closer after Friday’s game.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 11-4 win over Toronto
Dylan Bundy pitched six shutout innings to earn his second victory of the season.
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Britton placed on DL with left forearm strain
The All-Star closer felt discomfort throwing his slider in Friday’s win, according to Buck Showalter.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2-1 win over Toronto
Kevin Gausman turned in his best start of the young season with six strong innings.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-1 loss to Boston
Dylan Bundy was one of the lone bright spots as the Orioles lost their second straight.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-3 loss to Yankees
Darren O’Day turned in the worst outing of his Orioles career on Sunday.
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Tillman continues rehab process in Sarasota
The right-hander used all of his pitches throwing live batting practice on Saturday morning.
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Orioles continue stockpiling pitching inventory in minor leagues
The 33-year-old Edwin Jackson was one of three pitchers with major league experience added to the organization this week.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on Opening Day win over Toronto
Manny Machado’s diving stop and throw in the 11th was impressive even by his lofty standards.
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Gausman officially named 2017 Opening Day starter
The 26-year-old will take the ball against Toronto as Chris Tillman begins the season on the disabled list.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts as spring training winds down
Luke Jones offers musings on a variety of orange-related topics ahead of Opening Day.
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2017 Orioles preview: J.J. Hardy
Luke Jones continues his look at each member of the 2017 Orioles ahead of their April 3 opener.
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Tillman receiving cortisone injection for ailing shoulder
A pivotal bullpen session scheduled last weekend was postponed due to lingering discomfort.
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Tillman shut down again with latest shoulder discomfort
It’s now unclear when the veteran right-hander will resume throwing again.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on start of Grapefruit League play
Ubaldo Jimenez has received good reviews on his early-spring work.
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Three key Orioles remain on mend for start of Grapefruit League
Closer Zach Britton told reporters he is still experiencing discomfort in his side.
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Sorting Orioles corner outfield spots begins with Kim
Baltimore must determine if the Korean outfielder can handle a starting role against lefties.
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Back spasms sideline Hardy for start of spring training
The 34-year-old shortstop is entering the final year of his contract with the Orioles.
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Castillo under microscope as new Orioles catcher
The newcomer will have a complicated spring due to his participation in the World Baseball Classic.
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Shoulder issue to keep Tillman from starting Opening Day
The Orioles ace is three weeks behind schedule after having a PRP injection in December.
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Ten Orioles questions entering 2017 spring training
Will Hyun Soo Kim emerge as the club’s primary leadoff hitter in his second major league season?
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Looking at Davis’ 2016 season, outfield defense, Orioles catching
How much did a season-long thumb issue impact Chris Davis’ production?
