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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Orioles continue bullpen shuffle by recalling Scott, Kline
Hard-throwing lefty Tanner Scott pitched to a 1.96 ERA in his last 18 1/3 innings at Triple-A Norfolk.
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Orioles designate Straily for assignment, place Means on injured list
Veteran Dan Straily had allowed a whopping 22 home runs in just 47 2/3 innings this season.
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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 place left fielder Smith on seven-day concussion list
The 26-year-old Dwight Smith Jr. leads Baltimore in runs batted in and ranks third in home runs.
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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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Twelve Orioles thoughts moving toward Memorial Day weekend
Stevie Wilkerson has been one of the few bright spots in the month of May.
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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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Means offering unexpected intrigue for rebuilding Orioles
The 26-year-old lefty leads the club in ERA after entering 2019 as little more than an afterthought.
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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 Cobb back to IL, recall Wynns, designate Sucre for assignment
Struggling veteran Alex Cobb was placed on the injured list for the third time this season.
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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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Orioles starting pitcher Cobb back on injured list with lower back issue
The veteran right-hander made his 2019 debut less than a week ago.
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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.
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Orioles add to starting rotation with veteran right-hander Straily
The 30-year-old Dan Straily owns a career 4.23 ERA in 142 major league games, 132 of them starts.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-4 loss to Yankees in home opener
Even coming off the injured list, Alex Cobb had a much better season debut this time around.
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Orioles designate former Rule 5 pick Araujo for assignment
The 25-year-old right-hander would have satisfied his Rule 5 requirement later this month.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following series win over Yankees
On Baltimore’s 226th pitch of the game, Paul Fry converted the save in a 7-5 win on Sunday.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-2 loss on Opening Day
Trey Mancini’s RBI double in the sixth inning proved to be a rare highlight for Baltimore.
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Nine questions on the 2019 Orioles entering the season
Coming off the worst season in club history, what will 2019 bring for the rebuilding Orioles?
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Orioles regime wisely keeping focus on big picture with roster moves
General manager Mike Elias is doing what’s best for the future over trying to squeeze out an extra win or two in 2019.
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Orioles send Sisco, Scott to Triple-A Norfolk to begin 2019 season
Two intriguing young players many expected to begin the season in Baltimore will go to the minors instead.
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Trumbo to start season on injured list; Cobb questionable for Opening Day
The veteran slugger underwent right knee surgery in early September.
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Orioles release veteran Alcides Escobar, paving way for Rule 5 infielders
The former Kansas City shortstop batted just .219 in 38 plate appearances this spring.
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Despite strong spring, Orioles prospect Hays optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
In 40 plate appearances, Austin Hays batted .351 with five homers and a 1.277 OPS.
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Stewart, Diaz headline second wave of Orioles’ spring cuts
Former first-round pick DJ Stewart entered spring training hoping to earn a job in Baltimore.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts in first full week of March
Rule 5 shortstop Richie Martin is off to a good start in Grapefruit League action.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts with Grapefruit League action underway
Mychal Givens is just one Baltimore pitcher who could benefit from a greater emphasis on his slider.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts entering 2019 spring training
Discussion of Chris Davis making adjustments to bounce back is nothing new this time of year.
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Orioles sign right-handed pitcher Nate Karns to one-year deal
The 31-year-old signed the first major league contract of the offseason for Baltimore.
