Unforgettable series between Orioles, Yankees was destined for Game 5
Regardless of which team you’ve been rooting for, the theater we’ve witnessed this week deserved one more act.
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Orioles-Yankees Game 4 starting lineups and pre-game notes
Veteran lefty Joe Saunders will try to keep the Orioles’ season alive at Yankee Stadium Thursday night.
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Orioles beaten at own illogical game in devastating 3-2 loss
It’s still difficult to believe Yankees manager Joe Girardi pinch-hit for Alex Rodriguez and it worked out — twice.
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Hammel to start potential Game 5 and other Game 4 pre-game notes
(Update: Joe Saunders was named the Game 4 starter following the 3-2 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night.) NEW
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Predictions of Jones, Wieters playing October baseball in New York come true
Not long ago, many feared the Orioles’ tandem of All-Stars would eventually wind up in Yankee pinstripes.
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Orioles-Yankees lineups for Game 2 of ALDS
Rookie lefty Wei-Yin Chen goes to the mound against the Yankees in hopes of evening the ALDS at one game each.
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Sabathia simply better than Orioles’ top stars in Game 1 defeat
Jim Johnson was just one of the Orioles’ big stars who failed to come through late in the game while the Yankees star pitcher thrived.
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Steve Johnson’s health factors into decision to keep him off roster
Lingering concern over the local product’s knee prompted Buck Showalter to leave him off the ALDS 25-man roster.
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Reynolds’ hand good to go and other notes for ALDS opener
When Mark Reynolds was plunked on the left hand by Rangers starter Yu Darvish in the second inning of Friday
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Hammel confident in taking ball for Game 1 of ALDS
Taking the Camden Yards mound for the first time in nearly a month, Hammel will face off against CC Sabathia in Game 1.
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Why tonight is special to me…
Tonight, we watch the Orioles compete in their first postseason game in 5,469 days. In October 1997, I was a
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Orioles pick Saunders to start Wild Card game against Texas
Buck Showalter announced the veteran lefty as his starter in Arlington on Friday night.
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Game times announced for potential AL East tiebreaker and Wild Card game
(Updated: 7:15 p.m.) Major League Baseball has announced times for a potential American League East tiebreaker game on Thursday and
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Orioles’ playoff destination comes down to final day of season
Chris Tillman takes the ball in the final game of the regular season with the Orioles’ playoff destination yet to be determined.
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Orioles clinch first postseason berth since 1997
It took a loss by the Angels in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday night, but Baltimore is officially heading to the playoffs.
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After fighting all year long, Orioles’ extra wait to clinch very fitting
After grinding out victories in one-run games and extra innings all year, it’s fitting the Orioles waited just a little longer to clinch a playoff spot.
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Most Valuable Oriole Jones continues adding to memorable 2012
After signing an $85.5 million extension in late May, the center fielder collected his second straight team MVP award Sunday.
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Orioles turn back clock 30 years with win to pull into first-place tie
Baltimore finds itself in a tie for first place this late in the season for the first time since the final showdown with Milwaukee in 1982.
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One year later, Orioles have real reason to celebrate
A year after the “Curse of the Andino” concluded the 2011 season, the Orioles aren’t playing make-believe this time around.
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Orioles promote top pitching prospect Bundy to big leagues
After saying in late August they wouldn’t call up the right-hander, the Orioles will summon him to pitch out of the bullpen.
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An unprecedented day in Baltimore sports history
With the Orioles taking care of the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game set and the Yankees
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Surgery could have Markakis back in four weeks
Injured right fielder Nick Markakis told reporters Sunday he will undergo surgery on his broken left thumb that could speed
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Orioles will get by without Markakis, but can they be better than that?
The right fielder is out for at least the rest of the regular season after a CC Sabathia fastball broke his left thumb.
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Markakis likely done for season with broken left thumb
The right fielder broke his left thumb after being hit by a CC Sabathia fastball on Saturday night.
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Yankees’ Rodriguez gives post-game nod to Ray Lewis
After hitting a two-run homer to help the Yankees beat the Orioles Friday night, Alex Rodriguez paid tribute to Ravens
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Yankees' Rodriguez gives post-game nod to Ray Lewis
After hitting a two-run homer to help the Yankees beat the Orioles Friday night, Alex Rodriguez paid tribute to Ravens
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Showalter indicates Orioles will not promote Bundy in September
After hinting last week that Bundy was being strongly considered for a call-up, the Orioles will keep Bundy in Double-A Bowie.
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Orioles acquire starting pitcher Saunders from Arizona
The club traded relief pitcher Matt Lindstrom and a player to be named later to the Diamondbacks.
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Bundy call-up sounding more likely for Orioles’ playoff push
Buck Showalter hinted Friday that the 19-year-old pitcher is being considered for a September call-up.
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Markakis’ ill-advised bunt opens door for Red Sox comeback
Regardless of how it turned out, the right fielder’s decision to bunt wasn’t the right one in the second inning Thursday night…
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Orioles pitcher Hammel to throw off mound Saturday
BALTIMORE — Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel will throw off the front of a mound Saturday as he takes the
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Special night ends with bold decision by Orioles
The promotion of 20-year-old Manny Machado is surprising for a club unexpectedly in the thick of the pennant race…
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Morning Reaction Orioles 10-Game Scorecard (Games 96-105)
Throughout the 2012 season, The Morning Reaction’s Drew Forrester and Luke Jones rate the club in 10-game increments in a
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Roberts to undergo season-ending hip surgery
Despite beginning a rehab assignment Saturday, the 34-year-old has elected to have surgery on the torn labrum in his hip.
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Morning Reaction Orioles 10-Game Scorecard (Games 86-95)
The Morning Reaction looks back on the first 10 games following the All-Star break…
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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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Orioles acquire Mets infielder Omar Quintanilla
The veteran is expected to join the club in Cleveland on Saturday after being acquired for cash considerations.
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Orioles officially recall Britton, add Bergesen for bullpen help
The revolving roster door swung open again Tuesday as the Orioles officially recalled left-handed pitcher Zach Britton and purchased the
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Andino expected to miss 3-4 weeks with shoulder injury
The second baseman injured his left shoulder in Sunday’s loss to the Tigers.
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Local kid realizes dream of playing for hometown Orioles
Steve Johnson made his major league debut Sunday with father Dave on hand to watch.
