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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Jones falls, Machado climbs in latest All-Star voting update
While the Kansas City Royals continue to dominate the All-Star voting in the American League, the Orioles’ chances of securing
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Five questions pondering Machado, Steve Smith, Harbaugh, Showalter
Luke Jones discusses topics related to both the Orioles and the Ravens at the end of another week.
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Orioles preparing to call up Parmelee from Triple-A Norfolk
The 2006 first-round pick of the Minnesota Twins has hit .312 for the Tides this season.
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Promising signs beginning to surface for Orioles
Excellent bullpen work and improved defense tell the story of Baltimore’s recent surge.
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Five questions pondering Machado, Harbaugh, Lough, others
Every Friday, I’ll ponder five topics related to the Orioles or Ravens (or a mix of both). Five questions …
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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 offer latest example that it isn’t 2014 anymore
Baltimore fell four games below .500 for the first time since the end of the 2011 season.
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Machado’s off-key defense concerning in early going
Despite his sterling reputation, the Orioles third baseman has made several costly errors this season.
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Machado might be best fit in leadoff spot for Orioles
The third baseman is a better option for the top spot in the order than you might think.
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Five questions pondering Joseph, Garcia, others
The performance of Caleb Joseph continues to make the absence of Matt Wieters easier to swallow.
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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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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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2015 Orioles preview: Manny Machado
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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Who should lead off for Orioles in 2015?
Steve Pearce posted a .373 on-base percentage and is just one option to replace Nick Markakis in the top spot.
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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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Machado tells reporters he’s “ready to roll” for spring training
The Orioles third baseman has had each of the last two seasons cut short by knee surgeries.
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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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Orioles hoping hot corner doesn’t burn chances in October
Headaches have persisted at third base since the season-ending injury to Manny Machado and the suspension of Chris Davis.
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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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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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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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Orioles exhale even as Machado goes to 15-day disabled list
Manager Buck Showalter is confident that the young third baseman’s return in 2014 is a matter of “when, not if.”
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Orioles announce Machado dealing with “right knee ligament sprain”
The club’s official update on Tuesday offered little clarity on the status of the 22-year-old third baseman.
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Orioles roster on skates with Machado’s looming suspension, Norris’ groin injury
The pitcher will undergo an MRI Thursday after experiencing discomfort during his latest bullpen session.
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Machado suspension hearing set to take place on Wednesday
The Orioles are hopeful that a decision won’t come until after Friday’s doubleheader against Tampa Bay.
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Machado issues apology for bat-throwing incident over weekend
The Orioles third baseman did an interview with MASN but did not address other media prior to Monday’s game.
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Is it time to be concerned about Manny Machado?
The Orioles third baseman’s struggles at the plate started before last September’s knee injury.
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Waiting the hardest part for Orioles’ slumbering offense
Ranking 13th in the AL in runs and ninth in homers, the Orioles have too strong of a track record to continue scuffling like they have.
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Lombardozzi squeezed out of infield picture with Machado’s return
Despite hitting .292 in 72 at-bats this year, the infielder was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk prior to Thursday’s doubleheader.
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Tuesday night’s Orioles-Pirates game postponed due to rain
The game was rescheduled for Thursday at 7:05 p.m. as rain continued to pummel the Baltimore area.
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Machado poised to make much-awaited return from DL
The All-Star third baseman went 8-for-12 in a three-game rehab assignment with Single-A Frederick over the weekend.
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Schoop should stick with Orioles in wake of Davis injury
With Chris Davis now on the disabled list, the Orioles would benefit from Schoop’s offensive upside at second base rather than only thinking about defense.
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Orioles move Markakis to first base with Davis sidelined
The longtime right fielder made his first start at first base since Sept. 4, 2011 on Saturday night.
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Davis leaves Friday’s game with left oblique strain
The Orioles first baseman will be further evaluated after exiting in the fifth inning of a 5-0 loss to Kansas City.
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Machado approaching final hurdles before rehab assignment
The 21-year-old third baseman began sprinting on Monday and is expected to test his surgically-repaired knee on the bases this week.
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Hardy receives cortisone injection, undergoes MRI on back
The Orioles shortstop expects to be back in the lineup on Saturday after test results were favorable.
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Hardy scratched with back spasms for second time in three games
The Orioles shortstop was originally slated to play Sunday in the series finale against Detroit.
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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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Report: Schoop to make Orioles’ Opening Day roster
The rookie infielder is expected to handle playing time at both second and third base depending on matchups.
