Orioles ready for biggest regular-season series in history of Camden Yards
There’s much on the line with second-place Tampa Bay coming to town for a critical four-game set.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching late June
Trey Mancini hit his 100th career home run on Sunday, but trade rumors will grow louder as July approaches.
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Former Orioles right fielder Markakis retires after 15 seasons
In some ways, Nick Markakis epitomized the only winning era of Orioles baseball this century.
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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 ahead of nine-game homestand
Baltimore limps home with an 8-26 record after a winless road trip.
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Despite focus on offensive woes, rotation has sealed Orioles’ 2015 fate
The Orioles’ offseason departures of Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis need to be rehashed about as much as Chris Tillman
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Showalter still considering options in leadoff spot for Orioles
Manny Machado returned to the top spot in the order Tuesday after hitting third for four straight games.
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Orioles with little to offer at upcoming trade deadline
San Diego outfielder Justin Upton is just one name in which the Orioles have reportedly shown interest.
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Fruitless use of resources costing Orioles dearly so far in 2015
There’s been plenty of discussion about who the Orioles didn’t keep, but not enough about the ones they did who haven’t provided a return in 2015.
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Showalter makes Orioles best bet in question-filled AL East
A look around the rest of the division makes you feel better about Baltimore’s chances.
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Five things that can’t happen for 2015 Orioles
What factors would most hinder the Orioles’ chances to repeat as AL East champions?
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Jones defends Markakis’ strong words about Orioles departure
The Orioles center fielder said Dan Duquette should have been more upfront about his reasons for letting Markakis depart.
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New Orioles outfielder Snider not concerned with filling Markakis’ shoes
The Orioles hope the 27-year-old’s strong second half in 2014 was a sign of him finally realizing his once-great potential.
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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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Hardy thankful for health, long-term stability going into 2015
The Orioles shortstop signed a three-year, $40 million extension on the eve of the American League Championship Series.
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Cold, hard numbers prevail over emotion with Markakis’ departure
Priding themselves as a club whose sum is greater than its parts, the Orioles waved goodbye to one of their cornerstones.
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Longtime Oriole Markakis agrees to four-year deal with Atlanta
The 31-year-old had spent his entire professional career in Baltimore after being drafted in 2003.
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Outfield situation remains uncertain for Orioles
Nick Markakis reportedly met with members of the Atlanta Braves organization in Baltimore on Monday.
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Other offseason moves not doing Orioles any favors
Matt Wieters’ price only figures to climb with Russell Martin inking an $82.5 million contract with Toronto this week.
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Orioles rumblings from general managers’ meetings
Finding a trade partner for Ubaldo Jimenez won’t be easy with three years remaining on his contract.
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Cruz among 12 MLB free agents to reject qualifying offers
The Orioles will receive a compensatory pick should the slugger sign with another team in free agency.
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Hardy, Jones, Markakis take home 2014 Gold Glove awards
The Orioles shortstop won his third consecutive Gold Glove on Tuesday night.
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Cruz receives qualifying offer from Orioles as expected
Baltimore will now be entitled to a compensatory draft pick should the slugger depart via free agency.
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Orioles pick up options on Chen, O’Day as expected
Baltimore also declined options on right fielder Nick Markakis and catcher Nick Hundley.
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How far should Orioles go to re-sign Markakis?
What’s it worth to keep the longtime right fielder in Baltimore for 2015 and beyond?
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Markakis, Jones, Hardy named Gold Glove finalists
All three Orioles have won the fielding award at their respective positions in the past.
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Duquette noncommittal on plans for free agent Cruz
The Orioles are expected to make a $15.3 million qualifying offer for the 34-year-old slugger to at least receive a draft pick should he depart.
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Future’s uncertainty always most painful as Orioles bow out of postseason
The Orioles won 96 games and their first division title since 1997, but will they be back in World Series contention next season?
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Orioles-Tigers Game 1 lineups and pre-game notes
Right fielder Nick Markakis will lead off making his postseason debut after nine seasons in Baltimore.
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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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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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Lough, Lombardozzi receive first starts with Orioles
Markakis lead off again for Birds in Game 2 against Red Sox as well…
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Markakis plays on Opening Day despite neck issue
Follow @WNST on Twitter throughout the day as Luke Jones brings live updates from Camden Yards.
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Showalter leaving door open for ninth-inning options besides Johnson
Even if the Orioles manager has decided to make a closer change, he wasn’t broadcasting that before the start of a weekend series with Colorado.
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Handing out Orioles awards at the All-Star break
Was Adam Jones’ ninth-inning blast off Mariano Rivera in the Bronx the most exciting moment of the first half? Luke Jones hands out his All-Star break honors…
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Markakis moves into top 3 among AL outfielders in All-Star voting
If voting ended now, four Orioles would be in the starting lineup for the 84th All-Star Game to be played at Citi Field.
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Markakis’ bat ban exposes truth about some awareness initiatives
The Orioles right fielder’s mother is a breast cancer survivor, but the pink bats manufactured for him won’t be allowed for use on Mother’s Day.
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Orioles don’t stand out in “ifs, coulds, and maybes” AL East division
There are too many question marks on the roster to make the Orioles a strong bet to duplicate their 2012 success.
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Markakis to undergo MRI on neck Monday
The veteran outfielder hasn’t played in a spring game since March 1 as he continues to deal with neck spasms.
