Trade deadline arrives with Orioles dealing Castro to Mets
Miguel Castro became the third Baltimore reliever to be traded this month by general manager Mike Elias.
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Orioles make short-term intentions clear by trading Givens, Milone
Mychal Givens had been a mainstay in the Baltimore bullpen since 2015.
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Mountcastle, Davis like two ships passing in the night for Orioles
Ryan Mountcastle brings hope for better days ahead, especially with Baltimore’s surprising start being flattened by a six-game losing streak this week.
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Castoff Orioles providing no shortage of fun early in weird season
The 2020 Orioles are competing, entertaining, and — to the surprise of everyone — winning.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following series sweep over Tampa Bay
One of 2019’s surprise stories, Hanser Alberto is batting .429 with a 1.145 OPS through the first eight games of the new season.
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Tommy Milone to start on Opening Day for Orioles in place of Means
The 33-year-old lefty signed with Baltimore as a non-roster invitee to spring training in mid-February.
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Four long-term story lines for start of 2020 Orioles season
The cancellation of the minor league season leaves Mike Elias’ goal of fostering “an elite talent pipeline” with limited avenues to develop young prospects.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts with 2020 season training resuming
As of Monday, Mike Elias said the organization had been “remarkably lucky” not to have any positive COVID-19 tests.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2020 amateur draft
Time will tell whether Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad was worthy of being the second overall pick.
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Elias says Orioles still mulling over options for second overall pick
A year after taking catcher Adley Rutschman first overall, Baltimore holds the No. 2 pick in this week’s draft.
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Mancini undergoing chemo treatments, unlikely to play in 2020
The Orioles slugger wrote about his battle with Stage 3 colon cancer in The Players’ Tribune.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of an Opening Day not to be
The timing of Trey Mancini being diagnosed with colon cancer coinciding with baseball’s shutdown has made the news even more difficult to process.
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Mancini has malignant tumor removed; recovery timetable unknown
“The outpouring of love and support I have received has made an extremely tough week so much better.”
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Orioles return Rule 5 pitchers, reassign Rutschman to minor-league camp
The first overall pick of last year’s draft played sparingly in the Grapefruit League.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts in early days of March
This figures to be a pivotal year for outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz after an injury-plagued 2019 campaign.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts at start of 2020 spring training
The patience required for a multiyear rebuild was already agonizing enough, but the model being the 2017 Houston Astros now carries much different connotations.
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Rutschman, two Orioles pitching prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list
First overall pick Adley Rutschman is the No. 5 prospect in baseball, according to the publication.
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Orioles reportedly agree to one-year deal with veteran shortstop Iglesias
The 30-year-old post a .724 OPS and was worth eight defensive runs saved last season.
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Bundy trade serves as reminder of Orioles’ past — and unknown future
Dylan Bundy was once the consensus best pitching prospect in baseball and represented hope.
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Davis incident resolved, but that doesn’t erase obvious for Orioles
Wednesday’s scene in the dugout only spotlighted what the Orioles need to accept with Chris Davis.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on quiet trade deadline
General manager Mike Elias says it’s becoming more difficult to pry away prospects from other clubs.
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Elias, Orioles quiet as trade deadline passes
Despite speculation about Trey Mancini and Mychal Givens, Mike Elias made only a minor-league trade Wednesday.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on Andrew Cashner trade
Pitching up in the zone more and doubling his changeup usage led to Andrew Cashner’s rebound this season.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts at 2019 All-Star break
John Means being the first Baltimore rookie named to the All-Star team in over 50 years is a tremendous story.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on Adley Rutschman’s Baltimore introduction
The first overall pick put on a show in a batting practice session with the current Orioles.
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All bets off on Orioles’ potential path toward infamy
Surpassing the 1962 New York Mets is hardly a stretch for a club that’s lost 34 of its last 43 games.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering late June
Trey Mancini continues to have a career year at the plate, fueling discussion about his future.
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Orioles’ first 10 rounds reflect new regime, reputation of 2019 draft
Mike Elias selected three catchers, three shortstops, and three center fielders with his first 11 picks.
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Orioles don’t overthink tabbing Rutschman as new face of their rebuild
As most anticipated, Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman was the first overall pick Monday night.
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Sisco recalled by Orioles to begin road trip in Texas
The 24-year-old was batting .289 with 20 extra-base hits and a .914 OPS at Triple-A Norfolk.
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First overall pick begins real judgment of Orioles general manager Elias
The top pick is as much symbolic as it is critical for a fan base in need of some light at the end of a dark, cold tunnel of losing.
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Orioles hope Stewart’s arrival kick-starts consistent talent pipeline
Instead of sulking after his mid-spring demotion, DJ Stewart seized the opportunity to grow as a player.
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Orioles acquire veteran outfielder Keon Broxton from Mets
The 29-year-old is expected to receive an extended look in center field.
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Checking in on Orioles prospects at Triple-A Norfolk
Outfielder DJ Stewart is batting .500 in May and sports an impressive .967 OPS for the Tides this season.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching mid-May
Mychal Givens has recorded more than three outs in eight of his first 13 appearances, making him a valuable commodity.
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Nine notable Orioles numbers at end of April
Trey Mancini entered Wednesday ranked eighth in the majors in on-base plus slugging percentage.
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Orioles send struggling Mullins to Triple-A Norfolk
The hopeful heir apparent to former All-Star center fielder Adam Jones was batting just .094 in 74 plate appearances.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts after first 20 games of 2019 season
Trey Mancini has easily been Baltimore’s biggest star, but Dwight Smith Jr. has been the surprise at the plate.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on struggling pitching staff
The Baltimore staff allowed a staggering 37 home runs through its first 13 games.
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Davis problem growing even more uncomfortable in Orioles rebuild
Chris Davis entered Monday 0-for-44 since collecting his last hit on Sept. 14 of last season, leaving him just shy of the major league record for non-pitchers.
