“Rounding the bases” in Orioles’ 3-2 win over Minnesota
Who stood out in the Orioles’ 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day? In the spirit of hockey’s […]
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Rickard begins Orioles career hitting in No. 9 spot
BALTIMORE — In Buck Showalter’s first pre-game press conference of the 2016 regular season, the opening question was about new
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Five things that can’t happen for 2016 Orioles
What are the top factors that would derail the Orioles’ chances of returning to the playoffs?
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Five things that must go right for 2016 Orioles
What factors will give the Orioles their best chance to return to the playoffs for the third time in five years?
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Will Orioles’ fascination with Rule 5 draft finally pay off?
Joey Rickard will be the latest Rule 5 pick to travel north to Baltimore to begin a season.
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Tillman starting Opening Day, Gausman starting 2016 on DL
For the third straight year, Chris Tillman will take the ball for the Orioles on Opening Day. Manager Buck Showalter
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Final week of spring anything but smooth for Orioles
Newcomer Hyun Soo Kim is hitting .182 this spring after he was projected to be the Orioles’ starting left fielder.
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Spring bringing little optimism from Orioles starting rotation
Hope springs eternal for the Orioles starting rotation. Three former All-Star selections are projected members of this year’s rotation. Three
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Fourteen Orioles thoughts counting down to Opening Day
With Opening Day just 14 days away, I’ve offered 14 Orioles-related thoughts, each in 50 words or less: 1. Even
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Gonzalez’s struggles, Wieters’ elbow more concerning than spring record
The Orioles right-handed starter has a 22.24 ERA in his first three spring starts.
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Wieters leaves Saturday’s game due to elbow soreness
The Orioles won their first game of the spring on Saturday, but with the victory came concerning news about their
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Seven questions for Sarasota: 2016 Orioles spring training
Pitchers and catchers report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota on Thursday.
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Orioles should copy Mets’ plan for David Wright with one of own
Injuries have contributed to a sharp offensive decline from J.J. Hardy over the last two seasons.
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Former Oriole Pearce set to join Tampa Bay
The 32-year-old had a career year in 2014 to help the Orioles win their first AL East title in 17 years.
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Improving starting pitching complicated matter for Orioles
The man behind the plate can play a major role in determining how much the Baltimore rotation will improve in 2016.
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Davis deal creates window Orioles can’t squander
Re-signing the first baseman was a major step, but only if more is done to try to get to a World Series.
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Orioles should only close door on Davis with real alternative in place
Walking away from the first baseman only makes sense if they have a real alternative ready to agree to a contract.
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Facing many changes, Orioles can only wonder what’s next
The potential departures of Chris Davis and Matt Wieters are just two of many issues facing the Orioles this winter.
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Orioles can only wonder what might have been while looking to 2016
Luke Jones offers thoughts on the 2016 rotation, Gerardo Parra, and J.J. Hardy.
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Davis’ two longest bombs of year give Orioles temporary relief
Chris Davis’ longest home run of the year and the emphatic bat flip that followed are unlikely to save the
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Struggling Gonzalez undergoes MRI on shoulder, elbow
(Updated: 11:30 p.m.) BALTIMORE — Performing poorly for more than two months, Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez underwent a magnetic
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Schoop coming into own since returning from knee injury
Schoop has been one of the Orioles’ best offensive players since returning from a knee injury in July.
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Pearce, Roe inching closer toward return to Orioles
BALTIMORE — As the Orioles continue to search for consistent production in left field, outfielder and first baseman Steve Pearce
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Joseph, Clevenger offer possible glimpse into Orioles catching future
The pair combined to drive in nine runs in the final two games of the Oakland series.
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Clock ticking, price rising for Orioles to re-sign Davis
The first baseman has hit at least 33 home runs in three of his four full seasons in Baltimore.
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Lough becomes latest Orioles outfielder to be designated for assignment
Lough became the fifth Orioles outfielder to be designated for assignment since late May.
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Sunday loss in Anaheim exposes real concerns for Orioles
Miguel Gonzalez has pitched to a 6.22 ERA since returning from the DL in late June.
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Orioles activating Garcia puts unneeded strain on bullpen
The Rule 5 pick pitched to a 5.93 ERA with 11 walks in 13 2/3 innings earlier this season.
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Showalter still considering options in leadoff spot for Orioles
Manny Machado returned to the top spot in the order Tuesday after hitting third for four straight games.
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Five questions pondering Hardy, Rice, Alvarez, Ravens franchise value
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy is owed a combined $26.5 million in the next two seasons.
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Five biggest Orioles surprises of the first half
Luke Jones takes a look at which players surprised the most in the first half.
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Five biggest Orioles disappointments of first half
Luke Jones takes a look at which Orioles disappointed the most in the first half of the 2015 season.
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Too many valleys, not enough peaks for Orioles
Aside from 18 wins in 23 games last month, the Orioles have won three in a row just other time all year.
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Orioles hear Gausman’s statement loud and clear
After 6 1/3 shutout innings on Thursday, the right-hander will accompany the club to Chicago and not be optioned back to the minors.
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Orioles sign former All-Star closer Perez to minor-league deal
BALTIMORE — Though still needing to serve a 50-game suspension, former All-Star relief pitcher Chris Perez agreed to a minor-league
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Orioles thoughts on Young, Paredes, starting rotation
After his batting average fell 59 points during a two-week slump, Jimmy Paredes is raking once again.
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Orioles remain in holding pattern with Schoop
The second baseman will report to Single-A Frederick in the next couple days.
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Orioles prospect Bundy unlikely to pitch again this year
The 22-year-old right-hander continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation.
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Orioles once again looking part of first-place club
A doubleheader sweep on Sunday landed Baltimore in first place for the first time since April 19.
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Jones makes return to starting lineup for Orioles
The All-Star center fielder had missed eight of the last 10 games with a right shoulder injury.
