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Orioles moving forward, exploring other options after Dexter Fowler drama

The Orioles collectively attempted to move on from the Dexter Fowler fiasco on Friday, one day removed from being blind-sided by news that the veteran outfielder was remaining with the Chicago Cubs instead of joining the Orioles. Now, the club is left with more questions than answers.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 26, 2016

• Sports

Analysis: Orioles still want starting pitching and outfield help, but don't want to lose draft pick

Signing Chris Davis to the largest deal in club history won't complete the Orioles' offseason to-do list. They are still seeking to upgrade their rotation and solidify their corner-outfield situation, despite rapidly dissolving markets in both areas.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jan 19, 2016

• Sports

Four home runs power Orioles past Royals, 8-2

An Orioles team muddling below .500 with just 20 games left in the regular season -- still six games back of the second American League wild-card spot -- took two of three from a Royals team with the best record in the AL this weekend at Camden Yards.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 14, 2015

• Sports

Grand O's party: Orioles hit two grand slams in 10-run eighth to power past K.C., 14-8

In a 14-8 comeback victory over the Royals on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd of 45,420 at Camden Yards, it was as if the Orioles finally released some long-festering frustration on baseball's best bullpen.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 12, 2015

• Sports

Orioles observations on Monday's nightmare inning, the O's offensive struggles and the wild-card race

As Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez retraced the Royals' seven-run sixth inning in Monday night's 8-3 loss at Kauffman Stadium, one pitch stood out.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 25, 2015

• Sports

Orioles drop fifth in a row as Royals rally with seven-run sixth

Monday night's series opener ended in an all-too-familiar way, with the Orioles squandering another lead, falling victim to a nightmare seven-run sixth inning in an 8-3 loss to the Royals in front of an announced 27,797 at Kauffman Stadium.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 24, 2015

• Sports

Feeling 'stronger than before,' Schoop ready for rehab assignment

Injured Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop joined the team in Baltimore on Monday, continuing his rehab with early work at second base before Monday's game. He will work out with the team through Thursday and is slated to report to Double-A Bowie on Friday to being his rehab assignment.

• Sports

Machado named AL POW, Schoop nears rehab assignment, Parmelee to join team and more

The Orioles open their two-game interleague series against the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at Camden Yards.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 15, 2015

• Sports

Despite error, Chris Davis gets the job done at third base Monday

Before Monday's game against the Texas Rangers, Orioles slugger Chris Davis joked that it might take years until he was completely comfortable playing third base.

• Sports

Rangers blow 5-0 lead, rally to drop Orioes

• Sports

Nelson Cruz starts Tuesday, Orioles could use six-man rotation and more

Nelson Cruz is in the Orioles' starting lineup Tuesday against the Texas Rangers batting third and playing left field.

• Orioles

White Sox capture final game of series with homer in ninth to beat Orioles 3-2

After making a critical error that fueled the Orioles¿ comeback from a two-run deficit, White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn hit a game-winning solo homer off Orioles right-hander Tommy Hunter in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the Orioles to a 3-2 walk-off loss in front of an announced 21,321 at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Chris Davis drives in 3 runs as Orioles win in Scott Feldman's debut

Chris Davis drove in three of the Orioles' four runs as they beat the Chicago White Sox in Scott Feldman's first start in a Baltimore uniform.

• Orioles

Saturday's spring training recaps from the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues

Stephen Strasburg surrendered three hits over two innings -- including a single and home run to the first two batters he faced -- in his first action since Sept. 7.

• Maryland

Saunders shaky in first start with Orioles

• Orioles

Joe Saunders rocked in debut as Orioles fall, 8-1, to White Sox

• Orioles

Nate McLouth's 2-run homer leads to another Orioles' win

On Monday, it was left fielder Nate McLouth, who hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning off reliever Brett Myers to propel the Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the White Sox.

• Orioles

Which MLB manager is having best season?

• Maryland

Fantasy Sports: The debut of Trust or Bust

• Orioles

Orioles beat White Sox, 5-3, to win second straight road series

Right-hander Jason Hammel tied a career-high with 10 strikeouts, allowing just two earned runs on six hits as the Orioles beat the White Sox, 5-3, Thursday to win their second straight road series. After winning three of four on Chicago¿s South Side, the Orioles head west to Anaheim to complete a three-city, 10-game road trip that began with two wins in three games in Toronto.

• Orioles

Orioles notes: Shortened stride has helped Reimold step up

Orioles left fielder and leadoff hitter Nolan Reimold, who entered Wednesday's game against the White Sox with home runs in each of his last four games, said he's made a small adjustment at the plate that is helping him see the ball better.

• Baseball

Tillman sent down; Eyre coming up; who starts Tuesday? (and Dan Klein note)

• Orioles

Hardy's homer doesn't hold up, as White Sox beat O's 7-6

• Baseball

Jones and Bell on disastrous eighth inning

• Sports

Does the Derby hurt home run hitters such as Robinson Cano?

Several top power hitters have struggled after doing well in the home run derby

• Baseball

Post-game notes after Orioles third straight win: Britton says callus no big deal, Markakis gets big hit

• Baseball

Gonzalez gets it done as Orioles win 6-2 to finish April with 12-13 record

• Baseball

Orioles lose 7-5 to White Sox; Jones hopes to play tomorrow, Luke also hobbling

• Baseball

Decision coming with Gonzalez, talks with Philly dead for now, Rangers good fit for Wiggy

• Alex Rios

Reflecting on the Rios deal

• Baltimore Orioles

O's: Change of fortune

• Baseball

McNamee says he injected Clemens at Yankee Stadium

• Opinion

Markakis negotiations (Part Deux)

• Evan Longoria

Markakis negotiations (Part Deux)

• Nick Markakis

Markakis, Orioles stop discussing extension

• Nick Markakis

How much is just right for Markakis?

• Nick Markakis

How much is just right for Markakis?

• Baseball

The deliberate, patient approach to Markakis' contract extension

• Baseball

The deliberate, patient approach to Markakis' contract extension

• Nick Markakis

MacPhail needs to get Markakis signed now

• Nick Markakis

MacPhail needs to get Markakis signed now

• Baseball

Washout: O's lose their 10th in row

• Baltimore Orioles

An absurd third

• Baseball

On festive night, rain on O's parade

• Baseball

O's can't hold on

• Toronto Blue Jays

PLAY IT AGAIN

• Nick Markakis

Markakis, O's talk deal, back off

• Baseball

Liz makes strides

• Toronto Blue Jays

BLUE JAYS UPDATE

• Alex Rios

Dave, find your inner Earl