Twelve Orioles thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Yusniel Diaz is among the prospects likely to arrive in Baltimore at some point in 2021.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts on start of Grapefruit League play
Ubaldo Jimenez has received good reviews on his early-spring work.
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Orioles swap Gallardo for Seattle outfielder Seth Smith
With a crowded collection of ho-hum options for the back of the rotation and a need for a corner outfielder, the Orioles addressed both issues on Friday.
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Bats warming, but pitching has carried Orioles over final month
Baltimore has posted an AL-best 2.90 ERA over the final month of the season.
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Long, painful week for Orioles ends with no relief
Baltimore has gone 1-5 on its current homestand since the dramatic comeback win in San Francisco.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 3-2 win over Colorado
Who stood out as the Orioles improved to a season-best 18 games above .500?
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With trade options limited, recent rotation surge encouraging for Orioles
Baltimore entered Monday with a 3.03 starter ERA since the All-Star break.
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Five biggest Orioles disappointments of 2016 first half
Luke Jones takes a look at which Orioles players were most disappointing in the first half.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 2016 first half
Who has stood out in the 51-36 start that’s landed Baltimore in first place at the All-Star break?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 12-6 win over San Diego
Who stood out as the Orioles improved to a season-best 17 games above .500?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 6-3 win over Tampa Bay
Who stood out as Baltimore maintained its lead in the American League East?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 4-2 win over Blue Jays
Who stood out for the Orioles as they snapped a four-game losing streak to their AL East foe?
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Orioles option McFarland in addition to Wright before Saturday’s game
Baltimore made room to activate both Yovani Gallardo and J.J. Hardy from the disabled list.
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Orioles make latest change to sinking rotation
Mike Wright was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Friday’s 13-3 loss to Toronto.
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Orioles finally send struggling Jimenez to bullpen
The veteran right-hander owns the worst ERA among qualified pitchers in the majors.
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Hardy begins rehab assignment as Gallardo wraps his
The Orioles shortstop will begin playing for Double-A Bowie on Tuesday.
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Jimenez leaves Orioles no choice but to make change
The struggling right-hander turned in the shortest outing of his major league career on Sunday.
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Orioles shortstop Hardy increasing baseball activity in Sarasota
The Orioles shortstop has been sidelined with a fractured left foot since May 1.
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Gallardo to make next rehab start at Triple-A Norfolk
Buck Showalter hopes the right-hander will be ready to be activated on the next road trip.
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Orioles send down struggling Wright, add Duensing to bullpen
The 26-year-old gave up a career-high four home runs on Wednesday night.
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Jimenez’s dramatic struggles have Orioles in unenviable position
The 32-year-old starter has posted a 10.26 ERA in his last four starts.
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Jimenez could be impacted by Gallardo’s return
The struggling Ubaldo Jimenez could lose his grasp on a rotation spot if his struggles continue.
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Orioles “encouraged” by Gallardo’s progress with shoulder
The right-hander is scheduled to complete his first bullpen session in Anaheim on Sunday.
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Orioles “very pleased” with Gallardo’s first throwing session
The right-hander reported no problems after making 25 throws from 60 feet on Saturday.
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Starting pitching passing the test for Orioles so far
Sparked by Kevin Gausman’s return, the Orioles registered quality starts in 11 of their last 14 games entering Thursday.
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Orioles keeping options open at shortstop in Hardy’s absence
It remains to be seen whether Manny Machado will become the primary shortstop in J.J. Hardy’s absence.
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Orioles thoughts on Gallardo, Bundy, Kim, more
Luke Jones discusses whether Dylan Bundy should be a starting option for the Orioles later this season.
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Orioles place Gallardo on DL with shoulder tendinitis
The right-hander had never been sent to the DL for an arm-related injury in his 10-year career.
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Gallardo leaves Friday’s start with shoulder discomfort
The 30-year-old right-hander lasted just two innings in Kansas City on Friday night.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 3-2 win over Toronto
Who stood out in Baltimore’s one-run victory on Thursday night?
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Orioles stats to ponder after Sunday’s postponement
Luke Jones takes a look at some Orioles numbers through the first 11 games of the season.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 8-4 loss to Texas
Luke Jones examines what went wrong as the Orioles suffered their third loss in four games.
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Five things that can’t happen for 2016 Orioles
What are the top factors that would derail the Orioles’ chances of returning to the playoffs?
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Final week of spring anything but smooth for Orioles
Newcomer Hyun Soo Kim is hitting .182 this spring after he was projected to be the Orioles’ starting left fielder.
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Spring bringing little optimism from Orioles starting rotation
Hope springs eternal for the Orioles starting rotation. Three former All-Star selections are projected members of this year’s rotation. Three
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2016 Orioles preview: Yovani Gallardo
Luke Jones will take a look at a member of the 2016 Orioles every day ahead of their April 4 opener.
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Fowler spurns Orioles to re-sign with Cubs
Less than two days after the Orioles reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Dexter Fowler, the veteran
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Orioles finally sign Gallardo to restructured two-year deal
The soon-to-be 30-year-old originally agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract last weekend.
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Orioles address outfield by coming to terms with Fowler
The Orioles reportedly agreed to a three-year, $35 million deal with the 29-year-old outfielder.
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Orioles reportedly have questions with Gallardo’s physical
The veteran starting pitcher agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract over the weekend.
