Orioles deal Machado to Dodgers for five prospects
The four-time All-Star infielder is no longer an Oriole while Cuban outfielder Yusniel Diaz is the centerpiece coming back to Baltimore.
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Machado goes hitless in likely final game wearing Orioles uniform
The All-Star shortstop took a selfie with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, who is expected to be his new teammate in the coming days.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering All-Star break
Baltimore remains on pace to become the fifth major league team since 1901 to lose 115 games in a season.
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False alarm hopefully signals Machado saga nearing conclusion
The Orioles shortstop was replaced after a 26-minute rain delay in the fourth inning.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on approaching trade deadline
Brad Brach’s season ERA climbed to 4.63 after another poor outing on Monday.
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Machado nostalgia tour in full effect as Orioles trade talks heat up
The All-Star shortstop began what could possibly be his final homestand in Baltimore on Monday.
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Crunch time rapidly approaching for Orioles’ free-agent-to-be trade chips
It’s been a mixed bag of recent results for the players most likely to be moved by the trade deadline.
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Orioles activate outfielder Colby Rasmus from disabled list
The 31-year-old outfielder hasn’t played in the majors since April 6.
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Orioles designate Alvarez for assignment, promote infielder Wilkerson
The left-handed slugger had posted a .424 OPS since the beginning of May.
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Sisco’s demotion latest head-scratching development for Orioles
Hours after originally being in Sunday’s lineup, the 23-year-old catcher was sent to Triple-A Norfolk.
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Orioles continue to sit Davis with “no closed end to it”
The first baseman is on track to have one of the worst seasons in major league history from an everyday player.
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Britton’s return, Machado’s absence bring Orioles’ expected sell-off into focus
Zach Britton’s return from the DL is the last hurdle on the way to Baltimore unloading pending free agents.
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Orioles receive mixed bag of pitching news
Top pitching prospect Hunter Harvey is sidelined with a right shoulder injury reportedly sustained dodging a foul ball.
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Schoop’s struggles creating difficult pivot point for Orioles’ rebuild
The 2017 All-Star second baseman is having his worst season since his rookie campaign.
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Orioles officially recall rookie catcher Austin Wynns
His official promotion to Baltimore was delayed because of Sunday’s rainout.
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Orioles select Texas high school pitcher Grayson Rodriguez in first round
The right-hander from Central Heights High School in Nacogdoches, Texas was a late riser in this year’s draft class.
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Ten painful Orioles numbers entering month of June
As if a 17-39 record weren’t depressing enough, Luke Jones brings more sobering numbers to light.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following Memorial Day checkpoint
Baltimore concluded Memorial Day 20 games under .500 and 20 games out of first place in the AL East.
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Davis problem not getting any better for Orioles
What the first baseman is experiencing is more severe than a slump. He’s at a career crossroads, regardless of his financial security.
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Orioles demote Joseph, call up catcher Susac from Triple-A Norfolk
The veteran catcher is batting just .182 with 24 strikeouts in 80 plate appearances.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-1 loss to Philadelphia
The lone offensive highlight for Baltimore was Adam Jones’ seventh homer of the season.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following doubleheader split with Tampa Bay
Jonathan Schoop hit a pair of home runs in the Game 1 win over the Rays.
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Orioles send struggling Tillman to 10-day disabled list
Saddled with a 10.46 ERA, the right-hander was officially listed as having a lower back strain.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 11-6 win over Kansas City
Did Thursday night mark Chris Tillman’s final start with the Orioles?
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Bundy’s struggles take Orioles’ season to new low
After posting a 1.42 ERA in his first five starts, Bundy has allowed nine home runs in his last nine innings.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of nine-game homestand
Baltimore limps home with an 8-26 record after a winless road trip.
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Orioles activate Trumbo from disabled list, recall infielder Vielma
Mark Trumbo has finally recovered from a right quad strain suffered during spring training.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of West Coast road trip
Despite his team’s woeful start, Manny Machado is playing like an MVP thus far.
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Orioles-Rays game postponed, rescheduled as part of May 12 doubleheader
Having lost nine of their last 10, the Orioles probably weren’t disappointed to receive a break from Mother Nature.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2-1 loss to Cleveland
Baltimore is now scoring a putrid 3.17 runs per game, the lowest mark in the majors.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-3 loss to Cleveland
Manny Machado continues to do his part in an offense that’s otherwise been dreadful.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-0 loss to Cleveland
Chris Tillman showed some improvement, but he still wasn’t good enough and received no run support.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 6-5 loss at Detroit
Darren O’Day gave up a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-2 loss at Detroit
Andrew Cashner turned in another solid performance despite little run support.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-1 loss to Boston
The Orioles have scored a combined seven runs in games started by Dylan Bundy.
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Orioles place Schoop on DL with oblique strain, activate Cobb
The 2017 All-Star second baseman left Friday night’s game in Boston with the injury.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following Toronto series
Despite receiving little run support, Dylan Bundy has been among the top pitchers in baseball early on.
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Orioles halt Trumbo’s rehab assignment, option Harvey back to Bowie
The right-handed slugger had just begun his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Tuesday.
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Orioles designate struggling Rule 5 pitcher Cortes for assignment
The 23-year-old lefty allowed two grand slams over four appearances this season.
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Orioles call up top pitching prospect Harvey, set Cobb’s season debut
The 23-year-old had been scheduled to pitch for Double-A Bowie on Monday.
