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After series sweep, Orioles enter final week of regular season with new life
The Orioles found new life this weekend at Camden Yards, reviving their postseason hopes after a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks to end their regular-season home schedule.
With the three interleague wins, the Orioles reasserted control of their postseason fate. They lead the Detroit Tigers by 1 1/2 games for the second American League wild-card spot, and after Monday's day off, they head to Toronto for three game against the AL East rival Blue Jays, whom the Orioles trail by 1 1/2 games for the first wild-card berth.
The Orioles' playoff picture will be determined on the road in Toronto and New York, where they have another three-game series against the Yankees. Whether...
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After series sweep, Orioles enter final week of regular season with new life
The Orioles found new life this weekend at Camden Yards, reviving their postseason hopes after a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks to end their regular-season home schedule.
With the three interleague wins, the Orioles reasserted control of their...
The four pitches the Orioles need working to get into the postseason and make a run
The Orioles' postseason fate will come down to the final week of the regular season, and this team, despite its second-half struggles, will try not to steer too far away from what put them in this position.
When it comes to pitchers attacking hitters,...
Orioles notes: Kevin Gausman feeling good after bullpen, set to start Tuesday in Toronto
Right-hander Kevin Gausman took his first bullpen session since suffering a tweak in the intercostal area of his ribcage during his start Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, and came through it well enough that he’ll be the team’s starter for the...
Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday vs. Diamondbacks
Orioles (83-71) vs. Diamondbacks (64-89)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN2/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles LHP Wade Miley (8-13, 5.65 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks LHP Robbie Ray (8-13,...
Orioles notebook: Kevin Gausman feeling better, expected to start Tuesday or Wednesday
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that right-hander Kevin Gausman, who is dealing with a mild intercostal strain in his ribcage suffered during his most recent start, was feeling better Friday and is scheduled to start either Tuesday or Wednesday on the...
Orioles on deck: What to watch Friday vs. Diamondbacks
Orioles (82-71) vs. Diamondbacks (64-88)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN2/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Yovani Gallardo (5-8, 5.77 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RHP Shelby...
Orioles on deck: What to watch Thursday vs. Red Sox
Orioles (82-70) vs. Red Sox (88-64)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Chris Tillman (16-6, 3.72 ERA) vs. Red Sox LHP David Price (16-8,...
Orioles' division title hopes pushed to the brink with 5-1 loss to Red Sox
The two backhanded plays that first baseman Chris Davis made ranging to his right Wednesday night weren’t that much different, but had varying results in the Orioles’ 5-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
The first was a potential game-saving play, one of...
Orioles recap: Weeklong crash continues for Birds with third straight loss to Red Sox
It was a week ago Wednesday night that the Orioles scored an uplifting victory over the Boston Red Sox and seemed focused on winning the American League East title.
Seven days later, they seem determined to play their way out of the postseason entirely....
Orioles on deck: What to watch Wednesday vs. Red Sox
Orioles (82-69) vs. Red Sox (87-64)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN, ESPN/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (7-11, 5.94 ERA) vs. Red Sox RHP Clay Buchholz (7-10,...
It's time for the Orioles to start looking in the rear view mirror to see who's creeping up on them
The Orioles aren't mathematically out of the American League East race, but the chances of them making up five games on the Red Sox -- even with two head-to-head meetings remaining today and Thursday -- are now exceedingly slim.
"It’s just...
Manny Machado, Rick Porcello downplay rift after Orioles, Red Sox players exchange words
Much is at stake for both the Orioles and the Boston Red Sox during this week’s four-game series, so it’s understandable that fuses were a little short on Monday.
Players exchanged words, and umpire Tim Timmons took a lot of heat from both...
Orioles notes: Top starters inadvertently lined up for series with Red Sox
If you go by the old adage that good pitching beats good hitting, this week’s four-game series featuring two of the most prolific offenses in the American League are set up for quite a battle at Camden Yards.
Boston, with its high-priced rotation, is...
Orioles on deck: What to watch Monday vs. Red Sox
Orioles (82-67) vs. Red Sox (85-64)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Dylan Bundy (9-5, 3.88 ERA) vs. Red Sox RHP Rick Porcello (20-4, 3.12 ERA)
What to...
Orioles on deck: Birds add Mancini, activate O'Day, plus what to watch Sunday vs. Rays
Orioles (81-67) vs. Rays (64-84)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 1:35 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN2/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles LHP Wade Miley (8-13, 5.80 ERA) vs. Rays RHP Jake Odorizzi (9-6,...
Orioles spotlight: Left-hander Jayson Aquino
When major league rosters expand in September, it's hard for all of the players summoned to get into games, especially for a pennant contender. But part of the basic reason September call-ups exist is to reward players for strong seasons, and none fit...
Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday vs. Rays
Orioles (81-66) vs. Rays (63-84)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Chris Tillman (16-5, 3.68 ERA) vs. Rays RHP Matt Andriese (7-7, 4.46...
Orioles on deck: What to watch Friday vs. Rays
Orioles (80-66) vs. Rays (63-83)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN2/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (7-11, 5.98 ERA) vs. Rays RHP Chris Archer (8-18, 4.05 ERA)...
Orioles on deck: What to watch Thursday vs. Rays
Orioles (80-65) vs. Rays (62-83)
Where: Camden Yards
First pitch: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN/105.7 The Fan
Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Yovani Gallardo (5-7, 5.44 ERA) vs. Rays LHP Blake Snell (5-8,...
Orioles can’t relax with Tampa Bay Rays fully embracing spoiler role
It would be absolutely normal for the Orioles to pat themselves on the back and let out a sigh of relief after stepping up big-time on the just-completed nine-game road trip. But they can’t afford to let down for a minute.
The final homestand of the year...