Five biggest Orioles disappointments of 2016 first half
Luke Jones takes a look at which Orioles players were most disappointing in the first half.
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Unorthodox as they might be, Orioles won’t apologize for success
Despite a rotation sporting an ERA just under 5.00, Baltimore is a season-high 15 games over .500.
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Orioles hoping to welcome back injured players during road trip
Darren O’Day could be activated during the road trip if “everything went perfectly.”
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Back from suspension, Machado thinking about big picture
“My mindset is to take this team somewhere we’ve never been in a long time. I’ve got to come back hot.”
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Orioles stats to ponder in late June
Hyun Soo Kim has emerged as a reliable contributor in the No. 2 spot in the order.
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Hardy returning Saturday with Machado suspension looming
The Orioles shortstop has been sidelined with a broken left foot since May 1.
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Orioles place O’Day on disabled list with hamstring strain
The 2015 All-Star selection has posted a 3.15 ERA in 20 innings this season.
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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’ 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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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 7-5 win over Tigers
Who stood out as Baltimore improved to 21-12 on the young season?
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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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Orioles, Britton hoping he can avoid trip to disabled list
The All-Star closer suffered a sprained left ankle in Saturday’s loss to the White Sox.
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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 Orioles’ 4-2 win over Minnesota
Who stood out in the Orioles’ 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins to complete a three-game sweep on Thursday night?
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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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2016 Orioles preview: Darren O’Day
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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Pot-committed Orioles may need to push chips in on Gallardo
Baltimore has spent too much elsewhere this winter to neglect its starting rotation for 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 reportedly agree to four-year deal with O’Day
The Orioles will reportedly give the right-hander $31 million over the next four seasons.
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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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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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Jones starting in left field for All-Star Game
The Orioles center fielder will bat sixth for the American League on Tuesday night.
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Predicting the Orioles’ All-Star selections
Third baseman Manny Machado is rapidly blossoming into a superstar in 2015.
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After slow start, bullpen becoming steadying force for Orioles
Despite a rough April, Baltimore ranks sixth in the American League with a 3.32 bullpen ERA.
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Walks again pivotal in Orioles’ 7-5 loss to Boston
Baltimore pitching led the majors in walks entering Friday night’s game.
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Numbers behind Orioles’ 6-5 win over Tampa Bay
A 6-0 lead through two innings typically leads to a relaxing night of baseball, but it was anything but that
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2015 Orioles preview: Darren O’Day
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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Davis says using Adderall “never a baseball issue” for him
The Orioles first baseman broke his silence about his 25-game suspension at Saturday’s FanFest.
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Orioles pick up options on Chen, O’Day as expected
Baltimore also declined options on right fielder Nick Markakis and catcher Nick Hundley.
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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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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’ 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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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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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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No easy answer for Orioles to solve closer dilemma
With Tommy Hunter’s future as the Baltimore closer up in the air, who could be the next man up?
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Strop’s collapse exposes concerning truth about Orioles bullpen
The lack of bullpen depth and overdependence on their best relievers caught up with the Orioles in Wednesday’s loss.
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What’s next for Jim Johnson and the ninth inning?
After blowing only three saves in the entire 2012 regular season, the closer has failed to close out three wins in the last seven days as the Orioles are stuck in a six-game losing streak.
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Orioles embrace underdog role like few teams ever have
A perfect group of misfits put together by Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter advanced to the ALDS Friday night.
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Five biggest Orioles surprises of first half
Luke Jones tabs five individuals who exceeded expectations in the Orioles’ successful first half.
