Twelve Orioles thoughts one week into Grapefruit League play
Now hitting exclusively from the left side, Cedric Mullins is off to a good start at the plate this spring.
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Dear Zach Britton: We’ll forever salute you as Mister ‘What If?’ in Baltimore
Start spreading the news, Zach Britton is leaving today. Nestor pens a #DearOrioles letter to the best closer in franchise history
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Looking back at Arrieta’s Orioles departure
The former Baltimore pitcher tossed a no-hitter on Sunday night and leads the majors with 17 wins in 2015.
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Five questions pondering Arrieta, 2015 Ravens draft, Gonzalez
Former Oriole Jake Arrieta won his major league-leading 15th game for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
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Who’s your favorite in the AL East with July right around the corner?
Luke Jones takes a look at the AL East and sees concerns and flaws with each of the five clubs.
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Orioles call up Ishikawa after he exercises opt-out clause
Designated Hitter went 0-4 in first appearance with Orioles Tuesday night…
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Arrieta to start Monday in Detroit with Hammel pushed back
(This blog brought to you by Atlantic Remodeling. Visit www.atlanticremodeling.com to learn about their Red Cent Guarantee!) Following Sunday’s 6-3
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Orioles’ starting rotation remains in flux for next several days
The uncertainty surrounding Miguel Gonzalez as he awaits the birth of his daughter further complicates the rotation after Gausman’s demotion.
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Standout prospect Gausman set to make major league debut on Thursday
The 2012 first-round pick is 2-4 with a 3.11 ERA in eight starts for Double-A Bowie this season.
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Jurrjens becomes latest Orioles starter sent back to Triple-A Norfolk
The decision makes room for the returning Miguel Gonzalez and opens the door for T.J. McFarland or Jake Arrieta to make Thursday’s start in Toronto.
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Reimold placed on 15-day DL with hamstring strain; Arrieta recalled
The Orioles also optioned RHP Alex Burnett to make room for Saturday’s starter Jair Jurrjens.
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Ten Orioles thoughts with April in the books
After Chris Davis and the Orioles tied a franchise record for wins in April, Luke Jones offers his thoughts one month into the 2013 season.
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Familiar predicament emerging in back end of Orioles rotation
Josh Stinson proved incapable of taking control of the fifth starter job, so the rotation carousel has officially begun.
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Orioles recall Burnett, option struggling Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles still haven’t named a starter for Wednesday’s series finale against Toronto.
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Roberts still not back to baseball activity; Orioles-Rays lineups
BALTIMORE — Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed what was already assumed on Tuesday that second baseman Brian Roberts will not
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Starting rotation performance headlines Orioles’ uneven start
Other early concerns aside, better starting pitching is a must as the Orioles start the second week of the season.
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Orioles remaining optimistic despite Roberts’ trip to DL
The second baseman is expected to miss 3-4 weeks with a torn tendon behind his right knee.
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Orioles’ 25-man roster set as Pearce grabs final spot
The 29-year-old outfielder beat out veteran Conor Jackson for the final bench job ahead of Opening Day on Tuesday.
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Orioles buy time with roster decisions by placing Tillman on DL
The move is retroactive to March 22, meaning the right-hander is still in line to start the fifth game of the season.
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Revisiting five questions for Orioles spring training
With only a few Grapefruit League games remaining, Luke Jones revisits questions posed at the start of the spring.
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Handling Matusz interesting case for young, contending Orioles
The 26-year-old thrived in the bullpen last year, but the Orioles aren’t ready to give up on the lefty being a starter just yet.
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Five questions to ponder for Orioles spring training
With the first workouts taking place in Sarasota on Wednesday, here are five topics to ponder this spring…
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If the season ended today, how much better off would the Orioles be for the future?
Five straight wins have fans thinking wild card again, but are the Orioles in position to build on it next year and beyond?
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Five biggest Orioles disappointments of first half
Luke Jones points out which Orioles failed to meet expectations in the first half of the season.
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Struggling Orioles venturing down slippery slope with road-heavy July ahead
After losing seven of nine, the Orioles need to capitalize on the next six games against beatable opponents.
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Imperfections and all, Orioles continue doing what they’re not supposed to
Baltimore took two of three from the Nationals despite scoring just five runs in the entire series.
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Morning Reaction Orioles 10-Game Scorecard (Games 51-60)
Drew Forrester and Luke Jones examine how the Orioles have fared over the last 10 games…
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With Roberts’ potential return looming, Orioles still seek leadoff solution
Young Xavier Avery was the latest player to fall short in handling the leadoff spot.
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Optimism remains as surprising Orioles survive brutal 15-game stretch
Baltimore remains tied for first place after an impressive 9-6 run against New York, Boston, Texas, and Tampa Bay.
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With Orioles rotation in flux, Chen represents surest commodity right now
While health issues and inconsistency plague the rest of the rotation, Chen has become the safest bet for now.
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After being on wrong end of history, Orioles must now fight their own
After losing consecutive games for the first time since April 20-21, the Orioles need to dust themselves off quickly.
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Morning Reaction Orioles 10-Game Scorecard
Drew Forrester and Luke Jones rate the Orioles after the first 10 games of the season…
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Live from Camden Yards: Orioles try to solve Sabathia in Yankees series finale
BALTIMORE — With the hopes of salvaging a win in a three-game set with the New York Yankees, the Orioles
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Winning formula simple for Orioles when strong starting pitching involved
Manager Buck Showalter can smile after games when his starting pitching hasn’t allowed an earned run in 14 innings.
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Arrieta’s deep performance exactly what Orioles need more of to improve in 2012
Awarded the start on Opening Day, the 26-year-old looked the part of an ace on Friday.
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Arrieta eager to take next step in taking hill for Orioles on Opening Day
Entering his third season, Arrieta will now try to assume the role of de facto ace for the Orioles.
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Roberts, Britton to begin year on 15-day DL; Orioles make more spring cuts
With Opening Day less than two weeks away, manager Buck Showalter and the Orioles continue to sort out which 25
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Excitement over Bundy painful reminder of Orioles’ underwhelming “cavalry”
The slow development of young pitchers in recent history reminds us that potential doesn’t count for much.
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With Guthrie gone from rotation, Britton ready to step up for Orioles
Will the 24-year-old lefty become the de facto ace in 2012?
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Orioles’ second inning sets punchless tone in 4-0 loss to Red Sox
BALTIMORE — Games are rarely won in the second inning, but they can sometimes be lost. The Orioles managed just