Sizing up the 2015 Orioles roster entering spring training
Luke Jones takes an early look at the 25-man roster with pitchers and catchers reporting to Sarasota this week.
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Statheads and ex-jocks, can’t we all just get along?
The spat between Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is just
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Who should lead off for Orioles in 2015?
Steve Pearce posted a .373 on-base percentage and is just one option to replace Nick Markakis in the top spot.
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Is Duquette now a lame duck for 2015 season?
Will the Orioles be back in the same spot with the executive vice president of baseball operations next fall?
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Orioles name Coolbaugh as new hitting coach
The 48-year-old will replace Jim Presley as a member of Buck Showalter’s coaching staff.
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Orioles first baseman Davis receives approval for Adderall
The slugger was suspended 25 games for testing positive for the drug last season.
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Will trust become issue between Duquette, Angelos?
The Orioles executive didn’t exactly squash rumors of his interest in the Toronto Blue Jays’ president/CEO job on Monday.
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Cold, hard numbers prevail over emotion with Markakis’ departure
Priding themselves as a club whose sum is greater than its parts, the Orioles waved goodbye to one of their cornerstones.
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Showalter named 2014 AL Manager of the Year
Despite losing key players, the manager guided the Orioles to their first AL East title in 17 years.
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Showalter named finalist for AL Manager of the Year
After guiding the Orioles to their first division championship since 1997, Buck Showalter was named one of three finalists for
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How far should Orioles go to re-sign Markakis?
What’s it worth to keep the longtime right fielder in Baltimore for 2015 and beyond?
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Showalter finishes second in Sporting News AL honor
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will announce its Managers of the Year on Nov. 11.
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Where does 2014 rank among Orioles’ most exciting seasons since 1983?
Luke Jones examines the most exciting seasons since the Orioles last won the Fall Classic more than three decades ago.
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Duquette noncommittal on plans for free agent Cruz
The Orioles are expected to make a $15.3 million qualifying offer for the 34-year-old slugger to at least receive a draft pick should he depart.
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Future’s uncertainty always most painful as Orioles bow out of postseason
The Orioles won 96 games and their first division title since 1997, but will they be back in World Series contention next season?
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Orioles can only look forward in trying to erase ALCS deficit
Down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Orioles can’t dwell on what might have been in two narrow defeats.
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Chen, Guthrie scheduled to start Game 3 of ALCS
BALTIMORE — Trying to bounce back from their disappointing extra-inning loss in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series,
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Late innings suddenly not so comfortable for Orioles
The normally-reliable Darren O’Day has allowed five home runs — four against lefty hitters — since Labor Day.
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Orioles must slow speedy Royals in quest for AL pennant
Outfielder Jarrod Dyson led the Royals with 36 stolen bases during the regular season.
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Ten talking points for Orioles-Royals ALCS matchup
This week marks the first time ever that Baltimore and Kansas City will meet in the postseason.
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Pondering changes to Orioles’ 25-man roster for ALCS
Brian Matusz was left off the ALDS roster but figures to be a better fit against Kansas City’s left-handed hitters.
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Young’s simple approach nets huge dividends for Orioles in dramatic Game 2 win
Baltimore’s best pinch-hitter all season, the veteran came through again to give the Orioles a 2-0 lead in the ALDS.
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Orioles’ strengths, Detroit’s weaknesses surface in Game 1
A stronger bullpen and better defense already gave the Orioles the edge before an eight-run eighth inning Thursday night.
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Jimenez surprisingly included on Orioles’ ALDS roster
Lefty Brian Matusz was the most notable name left off the roster for the series against the Detroit Tigers.
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Tillman ready for next step as Orioles’ postseason ace
The 26-year-old will make his postseason debut in Game 1 of the ALDS on Thursday.
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Ten talking points for Orioles-Tigers ALDS matchup
This week marks the first time ever that Baltimore and Detroit will meet in the postseason.
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Tillman officially named Game 1 starter of ALDS
The Orioles starter hasn’t allowed more than three earned runs in a start since early June.
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Five questions for Orioles in final 10 games of regular season
Manager Buck Showalter still has plenty of decisions to make about the AL East champions going into October.
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Nothing typical about these AL East champion Orioles
After years at the bottom of the American League East, the unconventional Orioles are standing at the top.
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Orioles’ ability to overcome adversity begins with starters
Since June 1, the Orioles’ starting rotation has pitched to an impeccable 3.20 ERA to overcome significant losses in the lineup.
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Davis receives 25-game ban for amphetamine use
The slugger’s suspension will extend into the postseason as the Orioles are closing in on the AL East title.
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Orioles hoping to have Hardy back in lineup by Friday
The Orioles hope the favorable results of a magnetic resonance imaging exam will lead to shortstop J.J. Hardy’s return to
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Keeping eye on Orioles bullpen in September
There’s little to be concerned about with the Orioles enjoying a 9 1/2 game lead in the American League East
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Hardy out of Tuesday’s lineup, four more added to Orioles’ expanded roster
Manager Buck Showalter expects the Orioles shortstop to be back in the lineup on Wednesday night.
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Hardy leaves Monday’s game with light back spasms
The Orioles shortstop expects to be back in the lineup Tuesday night.
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Cruz: “There’s no doubt that I’d like to stay” with Orioles
The 34-year-old outfielder leads the majors with 34 home runs in his first season in Baltimore.
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Orioles recall infielder Paredes to take Gausman’s spot before Sept. 1
The 25-year-old infielder was twice claimed off waivers by Baltimore this year.
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Orioles temporarily option Chen to minors to add extra bat off bench
Manager Buck Showalter said the Taiwanese lefty will be recalled to make his next scheduled start on Sunday.
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Tillman quietly pitching like ace all summer for first-place Orioles
The 26-year-old right-hander has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last 15 starts.
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Struggling Jimenez finally heading to Orioles bullpen
The right-hander leads the American League in walks despite having missed more than a month of action this season.
