2016 Orioles preview: Chris Tillman
Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2016 Orioles every day ahead of their April 4 opener.
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Even with late additions, key to 2016 Orioles comes from within
Chris Tillman is just one of several incumbents needing to improve from last season.
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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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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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Orioles agree to deals with Machado, three others
The Orioles settled with all but two of their arbitration-eligible players by Friday’s deadline to exchange salary figures.
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Despite focus on offensive woes, rotation has sealed Orioles’ 2015 fate
The Orioles’ offseason departures of Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis need to be rehashed about as much as Chris Tillman
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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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Tillman’s next start pushed back to Friday
The Orioles right-hander turned his left ankle in Wednesday’s win over Atlanta.
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It’s time for Orioles to start looking toward future
The 2015 season might not be over, but the struggling Orioles are better off focusing on brightening their future.
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Pondering next Orioles roster move, Machado, Tillman
Manny Machado became the youngest Oriole to hit his 20th home run of a season since Cal Ripken did it a few days after his 23rd birthday in August 1983.
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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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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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Orioles continue rolling despite June rotation struggles
Closer Zach Britton pitched for the fourth time in six days on Thursday to earn his 21st save.
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Even after huge win, Orioles facing tough dilemma with Tillman
The right-hander’s 6.22 ERA dwarfs Ubaldo Jimenez’s 4.63 mark at this point last season.
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Regardless of where, Gausman needs to pitch every fifth day
Even if it’s not in the Orioles rotation, the 24-year-old needs to be making regular starts.
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Thoughts on Tillman’s struggles, Pearce, Jones
The 2015 Opening Day starter sports a 5.94 ERA through his first 10 starts.
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Orioles failed to get well despite May home cooking
Buck Showalter’s club went just 10-10 in a stretch of 17 of 20 played at Camden Yards.
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Orioles lineup continues firing blanks in month of May
Baltimore has scored three or fewer runs in 13 of its 23 games this month.
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Orioles receive lift from unexpected source
Rookie Mike Wright’s brilliant debut had the Orioles feeling better about a difficult weekend.
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Orioles rotation in flux with rough stretch looming
Bud Norris and Chris Tillman are dealing with physical ailments as a run of 21 games in 20 days begins Tuesday.
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An Orioles performance only a mother could love
Bud Norris faltered again and the Orioles struck out 18 times in a Mother’s Day loss.
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Orioles still trying to recapture starter success from last year
Bud Norris sports a 17.42 ERA through his first three starts.
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Offseason script works perfectly for Orioles in opener
Travis Snider looked the part of Nick Markakis in a season-opening 6-2 victory.
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Orioles officially tab Tillman as Opening Day starter
The right-hander will become the first Orioles pitcher to start consecutive openers since Jeremy Guthrie.
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Taking stock of Orioles starting rotation
Bud Norris has struggled the most of Baltimore’s six starting candidates over the last couple weeks.
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2015 Orioles preview: Chris Tillman
Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2015 Orioles every day ahead of their April 6 opener.
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Wieters, Davis, Tillman agree to one-year deals with Orioles
The Orioles catcher is entering his final season before becoming a free agent.
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Orioles tender contracts to Davis, Matusz, nine other arbitration-eligible players
First baseman Chris Davis is entering his final season before being eligible for free agency.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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“It could be worse” shaping into 2014 theme for Orioles
A 5-5 homestand is more disappointing considering the Orioles received nine quality starts from their maligned rotation.
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Is moving to a six-man rotation what’s best for the Orioles?
With Johan Santana scheduled to arrive in Baltimore later this month, Buck Showalter is contemplating a fundamental change to the rotation.
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Not all 2012 similarities provide feel-good reminder for Orioles
An upside-down starting rotation currently ranks 11th in ERA and tied for 13th in innings pitched in the American League.
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Opening post-break weekend reminder of Orioles’ tough road ahead
Even with a three-game sweep in Arlington, the Orioles made little hay in the AL East over the weekend.
