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Nate McLouth's walk-off homer against Yankees snaps Orioles' skid

Nate McLouth's walk-off homer against Yankees snaps Orioles' skid

With the possibility of freefalling into their worst losing skid in nearly two years, the Orioles received one of their best pitching performances of the season, two homers from reserve Chris Dickerson and a walk-off blast from Nate McLouth to finally beat the New York Yankees in extra innings.

 

Schmuck: Orioles' bullpen issues go beyond Johnson's recent struggles

The Orioles were not a perfect team in 2012, though it's easy to get nostalgic about their first truly competitive season of this century. They were plugging holes in the starting rotation throughout the summer. They needed several months to assemble an adequate defense. And clutch hitting was always an issue.

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Orioles fall to Rays, 3-1, extending losing streak to five games

Orioles fall to Rays, 3-1, extending losing streak to five games

Last season, Orioles manager Buck Showalter had the base of the right-field foul pole at Camden Yards painted black in order to help discern balls in play from home runs.

Showalter hoping Flaherty can 'get his legs back under him' at Norfolk

Showalter hoping Flaherty can 'get his legs back under him' at Norfolk

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he hopes that getting second baseman Ryan Flaherty consistent at-bats at Triple-A Norfolk — while getting the 26-year-old to work on offensive problems away from the major league spotlight — will help him rebound...

Crew chief Gerry Davis on home-run replay review

Crew chief Gerry Davis on home-run replay review

Here's what umpire crew chief Gerry Davis told me about the delay on today's replay review on Rays right fielder Matt Joyce's eventual home run ball in the Orioles' 3-1 loss to the Rays:

Orioles pregame notes on Valencia, Wieters, the second base situation, Johnson, Garcia, Gonzalez

Orioles pregame notes on Valencia, Wieters, the second base situation, Johnson, Garcia, Gonzalez

The Orioles will try to snap their season-high four-game losing streak and salvage the series finale against Tampa Bay today at Camden Yards.

Hot-hitting Danny Valencia hopes to continue offensive streak with Orioles

Hot-hitting Danny Valencia hopes to continue offensive streak with Orioles

Danny Valencia, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before Sunday’s game, contributed immediately in his first start in an Orioles uniform.

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Ripken gets honorary degree as University of Md. graduates 7,700

Ripken gets honorary degree as University of Md. graduates 7,700

Oriole Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. drew a laugh Sunday during his commencement address at the University of Maryland, College Park when he noted his wife, Kelly, graduated from the university, "although she will not allow me to reveal...

Orioles notes and observations (Johnson, Jurrjens, Flaherty, Valencia)

Orioles notes and observations (Johnson, Jurrjens, Flaherty, Valencia)

Jim Johnson has now blown two consecutive saves after finishing off 35 straight in the regular season dating back to last July.

Padres club Nationals

Will Venable, Kyle Blanks and Yonder Alonso all hit homers and drove in two runs apiece as the San Diego Padres outslugged the Washington Nationals, 13-4, in the finale of a four-game set at Petco Park.

The Sun Remembers May 19-25

The Sun Remembers May 19-25

May 23, 1991: Mired in last place, the Orioles fire manager Frank Robinson and promote Johnny Oates, 45, the team's first base coach and a former Baltimore player. Oates will manage nearly four years here (291 wins and 270 losses) before going to Texas, where he is named 1996...

Orioles give up six runs in top of ninth inning in 10-6 loss to Tampa Bay Rays

Orioles give up six runs in top of ninth inning in 10-6 loss to Tampa Bay Rays

These Orioles, under manager Buck Showalter, pride themselves on keeping the long baseball season in perspective, not worrying about trends and streaks and snowballing defeats.

Danny Valencia promoted from Triple-A Norfolk, will join Orioles on Sunday

Danny Valencia promoted from Triple-A Norfolk, will join Orioles on Sunday

Right-handed hitter Danny Valencia has been called up from Triple-A Norfolk and will be with the Orioles at Camden Yards on Sunday, according to an industry source.

Reimold to 15-day DL; Arrieta back with Orioles; Roberts to 60-day DL

Reimold to 15-day DL; Arrieta back with Orioles; Roberts to 60-day DL

The Orioles made several moves before Saturday's game, with one high-profile player hitting the disabled list and another getting a recall to the major leagues.