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From Confederate statues to NFL player protests to private schools students dressing up as prisoners, issues of race threaded through the news of 2017.

Sun sports reporters reflect on favorite memories and characters from the games, events and people they covered in 2017.

Entering the final year of his contract, the manager says he feels "fortunate and lucky" to be in Baltimore.

Brad Brach didn't duplicate last year's All-Star numbers, but he showed his ability to close out games. What does his future hold with the Orioles?

The #StayHungry Purple Tailgate parties have raised $180,000 the past five years.

Center fielder Adam Jones is in the final year of his contract with the Orioles, and the team could improve both of their futures if they find a way to transition Jones into the next phase of his career.

While fans and analysts call for the Orioles to look to trade the likes of Manny Machado and Zach Britton, they ignore the fact that they're generational talents the club should be thankful to even have now.

While the Orioles outfield has come under heavy scrutiny and experienced a lot of turnover in recent years, Austin Hays, Anthony Santander, Cedric Mullins and DJ Stewart have the future looking bright there.

The Orioles' once-vaunted defense, especially on the infield, got worse this season.

Two veteran Orioles believe the team isn't far off from competing in 2018

The Orioles have a small margin for error in competing again for a playoff berth in 2018.

The Orioles looked tired down the stretch in 2017. How can they stay fresh in 2018?

Adam Jones, who likely is done for the season, looked to the future on Saturday

Anthony Santander made his third straight start on Friday

Presumably done for the season, Kevin Gausman could get one more chance to end the season on a high note.

Four rookies started on Tuesday night for the Orioles in Pittsburgh.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones left Sunday's game with general leg soreness.

The Orioles close out their home schedule with a 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Orioles lost, 9-6, to the Tampa Bay Rays to eliminate their playoff chances and ensure their first losing season since 2011.

Ubaldo Jimenez gives up six runs over three innings in possible last O's start.

Chris Sale looks like a Cy Young Award winner and Wade Miley looks like Wade Miley.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones had a precautionary X-ray on his right hand after Craig Kimbrel hit him with a fastball Tuesday night.

Orioles slugger Pedro Álvarez knows he has two weeks to re-establish himself as a major league regular.

Orioles prospect Austin Hays is getting adjusted to the big leagues.

The Orioles probably have to go 12-6 in their final 18 games to have a chance at the postseason.

Misplays are costly as the Orioles' losing streak reaches five games with a 4-3 setback in Toronto.

The Orioles manage just two runs Sunday night, making it four total in a three-game sweep by the streaking Indians.

Orioles Indians recap

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First pitch, broadcast info, pitching matchups and what to watch against the Blue Jays.

Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry is likely headed to the 10-day disabled list with a fractured right middle finger.

Kevin Gausman pitched six scoreless innings against the Blue Jays on Friday night.

Orioles Jays recap

Sitting Mark Trumbo gives the Orioles a chance to rest the slugger and get hot-hitting outfielder Craig Gentry into the lineup.

Zach Britton earns the save as the Orioles win their fifth consecutive game.

After a three-game sweep in Boston, the Orioles find themselves where they say they want to be

The Orioles completed a rare three-game sweep in Boston to bring them to .500 for the first time since Aug. 7.

The Orioles finished with 20 hits, and scored seven runs in the fifth for a 16-3 win over the Red Sox.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is riding a wave of good health back to his career levels at the plate.

While some players will wear nicknames on their backs for Players Weekend, Orioles reliever Darren O'Day will be honoring his Odachowski family heritage.

First pitch, broadcast info, pitching matchups and what to watch tonight against the Athletics.

Adam Jones completing his WBC-feuled season in style

Adam Jones, Jonathan Schoop and Welington Castillo punctuate the Orioles' win over Oakland with home runs.

Trey Mancini has made tremendous strides in his first year as an outfielder

Adam Jones has been swinging a hot bat on the road trip, but Orioles manager Buck Showalter wanted to give him a break

The Orioles had four homers, including a grand slam by Manny Machado, in their 16-hit attack.

The Orioles scored seven runs in the first in a win over the Athletics.

Just like that, the Orioles have lost their offensive mojo. Maybe they'll find it in Oakland.

With one swing, Manny Machado opened the Orioles’ west-coast road trip with a bang.

The Orioles' offense leads the American League in runs since the All-Star break.