MLB upholds eight-game ban for Orioles lefty Matusz
The left-handed reliever began serving his suspension on Friday.
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Fruitless use of resources costing Orioles dearly so far in 2015
There’s been plenty of discussion about who the Orioles didn’t keep, but not enough about the ones they did who haven’t provided a return in 2015.
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Orioles musings on the opening week of the season
Luke Jones offers some thoughts on the first week of the 2015 season…
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Webb reportedly clears waivers, Paredes likely heading to DL
The Orioles reliever is still guaranteed his $2.75 million salary if he refuses a minor-league assignment.
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Five things that must go right for 2015 Orioles
What factors will give the Orioles their best chance to repeat as AL East champions?
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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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More comfortable Gausman primed for breakout season
Many view the 24-year-old as a key piece in the Orioles defending their 2014 American League East title.
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Jones defends Markakis’ strong words about Orioles departure
The Orioles center fielder said Dan Duquette should have been more upfront about his reasons for letting Markakis depart.
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Cabrera offers different skill set to second base mix
The former San Diego infielder has resolved his legal issues stemming from a resisting arrest charge last fall.
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Machado, Wieters aiming to be in Opening Day lineup
Their healthy returns would ease the sting of a disappointing offseason for the 2014 AL East champions.
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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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Toronto reportedly ends pursuit of Duquette
The Orioles were seeking premium prospects in exchange for their executive vice president of baseball operations.
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Duquette story moving closer to its conclusion?
The Orioles would be wise to have this saga wrapped up in time for next weekend’s FanFest event.
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Duquette’s silence on status remains deafening for Orioles
Reports indicate Major League Baseball is now involved in Toronto’s pursuit of the Orioles executive.
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Orioles need resolution in Duquette saga
Owner Peter Angelos reiterated Wednesday that the executive vice president of baseball operations isn’t going anywhere.
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Orioles add two right-handed pitchers in Rule 5 draft
Jason Garcia was reportedly throwing in the high 90s this fall after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2013.
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Report: Blue Jays team president staying put for 2015 season
It appears the uncertainty surrounding Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette was all for nothing. According to
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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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Report: Duquette wants to leave Orioles to become Blue Jays president/CEO
The 56-year-old as served as the Orioles’ executive vice president of baseball operations since 2011.
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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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Orioles rumblings from general managers’ meetings
Finding a trade partner for Ubaldo Jimenez won’t be easy with three years remaining on his contract.
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Duquette named Sporting News Executive of the Year
The executive vice president of baseball operations helped guide the Orioles to their first AL East title in 17 years.
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Cruz receives qualifying offer from Orioles as expected
Baltimore will now be entitled to a compensatory draft pick should the slugger depart via free agency.
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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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Cruz on Royals: “They’re coming back” to Camden Yards
The Orioles have taken inflammatory comments from Kansas City outfielder Jarrod Dyson in stride over the last couple days.
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Orioles sign shortstop Hardy to three-year extension
The 32-year-old infielder was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2014 season.
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Fingerprints of Duquette all over Orioles’ Game 3 clincher
Three acquisitions made in the last 15 months played major roles in the Orioles completing their first postseason sweep since 1971.
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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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With Saunders inked, would Orioles consider minor-league deal for Jim Johnson?
Oakland officially released the former Orioles closer on Friday, but Johnson is a favorite of manager Buck Showalter.
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Orioles add “good piece” in Miller while Oakland, Detroit make colossal moves
The Orioles improved on Thursday, but the Athletics and Tigers made emphatic statements as the AL favorites.
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Orioles pitching prospect Harvey done for season with elbow injury
The 2013 first-round pick has a right flexor mass strain and will be shut down, but surgery is not considered an option at this time.
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Duquette dismisses report of Orioles closing in on Lester trade
The executive vice president of baseball operations reiterated he’s not looking to deal his top pitching prospects.
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Orioles pondering right fit with trade deadline approaching
Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter made no indication that a deal was imminent as Thursday’s non-waiver trade deadline looms.
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Gausman’s rotation spot must be solidified after All-Star break
Continuing to yo-yo the 23-year-old prospect between Baltimore and the minors isn’t what’s best for him or the Orioles.
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Orioles still not tipping hand on looming Reimold decision
The oft-injured outfielder is almost finished his rehab assignment and is out of minor-league options.
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Veteran pitcher Santana done for season with torn Achilles
The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner was on track to make his Orioles debut later this month.
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Buying high on Samardzija unlikely to bring desired payoff
A red-hot start to 2014 aside, the Cubs pitcher’s career résumé does not suggest he’s the true ace the Orioles desire.
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Struggling Orioles reliever Hunter lands on DL with groin injury
The right-hander has a 6.06 earned run average and lost his closer job last week.
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Opening Day roster set after Sunday’s deadline
The Orioles have elected to keep rookie infielder Jonathan Schoop over offseason acquisition Jemile Weeks.
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Orioles roster taking shape in final days of spring training
The 23-year-old Kevin Gausman is expected to start the year at Triple-A Norfolk, but how long will he stay there?
