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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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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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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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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Orioles avoid arbitration with Machado, Britton, Tillman, Schoop
The 24-year-old Machado will make $11.5 million in the 2017 season.
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Orioles include rookie Mancini on roster for AL wild-card game
The rookie first baseman was called up to the majors just over two weeks ago.
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Gausman shines like an ace in high-stakes win for Orioles
Facing the best lineup in baseball on the road, the 25-year-old pitched the best game of his career.
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Out-of-sync Orioles in danger of falling out of AL East race
Chris Davis and Mark Trumbo are hitting a combined .180 since the All-Star break.
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Tillman goes to DL after more shoulder concerns
The Orioles starter’s right shoulder flared up again during a bullpen session on Tuesday.
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Long, painful week for Orioles ends with no relief
Baltimore has gone 1-5 on its current homestand since the dramatic comeback win in San Francisco.
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Home runs continue to stunt Gausman’s success
The 25-year-old’s inability to develop an effective breaking ball continues to plague him against right-handed bats.
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After promising stretch, Orioles pitching again looking too vulnerable
The second-half struggles of Brad Brach make Darren O’Day’s latest trip to the disabled list even more concerning.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 6-3 loss to Colorado
What went wrong for the Orioles as their five-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday night?
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With trade options limited, recent rotation surge encouraging for Orioles
Baltimore entered Monday with a 3.03 starter ERA since the All-Star break.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 4-1 win over Yankees
Who stood out as Baltimore avoided a series sweep on Thursday afternoon?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 2016 first half
Who has stood out in the 51-36 start that’s landed Baltimore in first place at the All-Star break?
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Which Orioles should receive 2016 All-Star Game nod?
The 2016 All-Star Game rosters will be announced on July 5.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 11-6 win over Blue Jays
Who stood out as the Baltimore bats exploded in Sunday’s victory?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 4-0 win over Royals
Who stood out as Baltimore completed its first three-game sweep over Kansas City since 2011?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 6-4 win over Indians
Who stood out as the Orioles won the weekend series to finish a 4-5 road trip?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 5-2 win over Mariners
Who stood out as the Orioles improved to an AL-best 24-14 on the season?
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Orioles sitting pretty six weeks into 2016 season
The Orioles are off to their best start after 36 games since 2005.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 1-0 win over Detroit
Who stood out as the Orioles won their sixth straight to improve to 10 games above .500?
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Starting pitching passing the test for Orioles so far
Sparked by Kevin Gausman’s return, the Orioles registered quality starts in 11 of their last 14 games entering Thursday.
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Seven surprising Orioles stats to ponder 30 games into 2016
Luke Jones looks at the numbers as the Orioles travel to Minnesota for a brief road trip.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 11-3 win over Oakland
Who stood out as Baltimore earned the series win on Sunday afternoon?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 5-2 win over Oakland
Who stood out as the Orioles salvaged the nightcap of Saturday’s doubleheader?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 4-1 win over Yankees
Who stood out as the Orioles improved to 15-10 on the season?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 3-1 win over Tampa Bay
Who stood out as Baltimore snapped a three-game losing streak on Wednesday night?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 3-2 win over Toronto
Who stood out in Baltimore’s one-run victory on Thursday night?
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“Rounding the Bases” in 6-3 loss to Texas
Luke Jones examines what wrong as the Orioles dropped their second straight game.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 6-1 win over Tampa Bay
Who stood out in the Orioles’ 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night? In the spirit of
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“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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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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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
