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‘It’s not a 100% shot’: Orioles and GM Mike Elias enter MLB draft aware of pressures of picking first

Whoever the Orioles take with the first pick of the MLB draft on Monday will go in a spot that has a history of success, but then the failures stand out more.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 29, 2019

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Former Oriole Manny Machado reaches record deal with San Diego Padres, according to reports

Former Oriole shortshop/third baseman Manny Machado, who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season before becoming a free agent, will be joining the San Diego Padres, according to ESPN.

By Jon Meoli

Feb 19, 2019

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Will the Orioles play spoiler to the Yankees? Sunday Night Baseball announcer Matt Vasgersian doesn't think so

No, it’s not late September, but it’s true that the playoff-bound Yankees have been struggling lately, Sunday Night Baseball host Matt Vasgersian discusses the upcoming game versus the Orioles.

By Katherine Fominykh

Aug 24, 2018

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Cubs' David Bote's kind of walkoff grand slam hasn't been done since the 1996 Orioles

What David Bote and the Chicago Cubs did on Sunday hasn't been seen since Chris Hoiles and the Orioles in 1996.

By Katherine Fominykh

Aug 13, 2018

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How to watch the MLB All-Star Game: TV, schedule and lineups

Everything you need to know about the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, as well as an unfortunate weather forecast.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jul 17, 2018

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As trade talk swirls around him, Orioles' Manny Machado elected to start All-Star Game

Manny Machado emerged from a tight fan-balloting race to become the AL's starting shortstop. But will he still be an Oriole when the game is played July 17 at Nationals Park?

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 8, 2018

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Yankees, Red Sox fight at Fenway as New York ends Boston's nine-game winning streak, 10-7

The bitter rivals tangled in the seventh inning, adding another chapter to a long history that has included some memorable brawls.

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Machado addresses free agency as Orioles visit Yankees: 'My future is looking pretty good'

Manny Machado was made to talk about his future as the Orioles visited Yankee Stadium for the first time in 2018. One thing the prospective free agent made clear: He doesn't plan to move off shortstop.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 5, 2018

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Aaron Judge pitches Orioles' Manny Machado on joining the Yankees

Aaron Judge on Manny Machado: "I asked him how he liked short and said you'd look pretty good in pinstripes, too."

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Manny Machado's grand slam lifts Orioles to 6-2 win over Angels in first game of West Coast trip

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

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 8, 2017

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Schoop delivers a bunch of firsts in his first All-Star Game

Jonathan Schoop appeared in his first All-Star Game

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25 today, Orioles' Manny Machado still has bright future despite frustrating present

On his birthday, Orioles' Manny Machado might want a birthday present that's more like his past and future than his current struggles.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 6, 2017

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Previewing the Orioles' AL East foes

Previewing the Orioles' AL East foes

By Jon Meoli

Mar 31, 2017

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As he nears his prime, what more can the Orioles expect from Manny Machado?

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has already jumped to the level of the game's elites, but is there another step to take?

By Jon Meoli

Feb 10, 2017

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Retired slugger and Mount St. Joseph grad Mark Teixeira joins ESPN

A former Yankee who Orioles fans liked to boo even more than A-Rod,  Mark Teixeira, didn't stay out of work very long.

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Schmuck: PEDs will continue to dominate Baseball Hall of Fame discussion for years to come

Maybe someday, there will be another baseball Hall of Fame election that isn't a referendum on the sport's ugly steroid era, but it probably won't happen anytime soon.

By Peter Schmuck

Jan 17, 2017

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What type of discipline will Manny Machado face after charging mound Tuesday?

Manny Machado is looking at a significant suspension after Tuesday's brawl

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 8, 2016

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Kevin Gausman gave the Orioles exactly what they needed -- a deep start

Kevin Gausman served as stopper for the Orioles rotation on Sunday

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 6, 2016

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After late rain delay, Orioles come to life to beat Yankees 3-1

It took a while, but the made a long afternoon at Camden Yards worth the wait Sunday.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 5, 2016

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Breaking down the Orioles bullpen without Darren O'Day

Breaking down the Orioles bullpen without Darren O'Day, featuring bigger roles for Brad Brach, Mychal Givens and others.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 4, 2016

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Schmuck: These days, no one's happy with Yankees' play except their opponents

The Yankees are going through something else altogether. They have been struggling to score runs at a time when they do not have a typical Yankees starting rotation. There are only two teams in the major leagues that have scored fewer runs so far and the Yankees arrived here ranked 24th in the majors with a 4.79 team ERA.

By Peter Schmuck

May 3, 2016

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Orioles, Chris Davis reunion happens only if club accepts big-money trend

The Orioles are hesitant to spend big money on the free-agent market, but 14 teams pay a player $22 million or more per year.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 9, 2015

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In Chris Davis negotiations, 'meddling' by Peter Angelos is welcome

The Orioles aren't likely to win the bidding war that is sure to develop for Chris Davis, and the only hope of them doing so is if agent Scott Boras can convince Peter Angelos that Davis is so valuable to the team that the Orioles can't afford not to sign him to a contract far outside the normal economic parameters that govern their payroll.

By Peter Schmuck

Nov 24, 2015

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Ex-Orioles pitcher Jake Arrieta seems poised to win NL Cy Young Award

Jake Arrieta has a legitimate chance to win the NL Cy Young Award tonight, there's a couple of Buck Showlater connection in the manager of the year awards, David Ortiz is retiring and Manny Machado missed on the Platinum Gold Glove.

By Dan Connolly

Nov 18, 2015

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Pirates claim former Oriole pitcher Jorge Rondon off waivers

Jorge Rondon was designated for assignment when the Orioles claimed Vance Worley from the Pirates

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Ubaldo Jimenez crisp as Orioles swipe series in Bronx with 5-3 win over Yankees

On Wednesday in the Bronx, Ubaldo Jimenez was superb, and Steve Pearce smacked a clutch solo homer in the eighth to give the Orioles a 5-3 victory before an announced 30,038.

By Dan Connolly

Sep 9, 2015

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Another crush from Chris Davis helps Orioles end three-game skid with 2-1 win over Yankees

The Orioles didn¿t get a deep outing form their starter, their offense piled up strikeouts and they again relied on the home run. Occasionally, though, that formula works ¿ and it did Tuesday in a 2-1 victory against the New York Yankees before an announced 30,785 in the Bronx.

By Dan Connolly

Sep 8, 2015

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Orioles' skid continues as Yankees rally for 8-6 Labor Day win

After sweeping the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards in mid-August, the Orioles held the second wild card spot in the American League. They have dropped 16 of 20 since then, and now sit 13 games behind the Blue Jays in the East and are behind six other teams in the race for the second wild card spot. The Orioles are now seven games under .500 for the first time since the end of the 2011 season.

By Dan Connolly

Sep 7, 2015

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Orioles center fielder Adam Jones leaves game after wall collision

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones left Thursday¿s game against the Royals in Kansas City after a violent collision with the outfield wall while chasing a batted ball in the bottom of the first inning.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 27, 2015

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Kevin Gausman starts slow, Orioles move back under .500 after 4-3 loss to Yankees

The Orioles' three-game series at Yankee Stadium provided the opportunity to gain ground on the division-leading New York Yankees. Instead, the Orioles fell six games out of first place in the American League East after their 4-3 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night in front of an announced 43,887.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 22, 2015

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Ex-Oriole Nelson Cruz, an All-Star starter, is bright spot for Mariners

The last time the voting populace elected a Seattle Mariners designated hitter as an All-Star Game starter, the club won 93 games and finished in second place in the American League West.

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Orioles' Travis Snider to reunite with his No. 1 fan

Wyatt Anthony, who can stake claim to the title of being Orioles outfielder Travis Snider¿s biggest fan, will get to reconnect with his hero.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 27, 2015

• Major League Baseball

MLB power rankings for June 23

After two returned last week, more AL East teams are back in the power rankings this week. Has the Orioles¿ hot stretch been enough to make them one of the lucky 10? As always, these rankings are completely subjective, and yet objectively correct.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 23, 2015

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The American League East renaissance continues

Division has combined to play .649 baseball since June 1 and turn baseball expectations upside-down

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 22, 2015

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Observation deck: Hard to see baseball greats falling behind A-Rod

No one can argue that Alex Rodriguez hasn't served his time and isn't entitled to continue his major league career. But his solid presence in the New York Yankees lineup would be a lot easier to swallow if we didn't have to hear daily reports of the beloved baseball heroes he's either joining or supplanting in the record books.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 21, 2015

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Three-run fifth is difference in Orioles' 5-3 loss to Yankees

The Yankees used four walks and one double to score three runs and beat the Orioles, 5-3, in front of an announced 36,343.

By Dan Connolly

Jun 14, 2015

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Observation deck: Orioles bats starting to lead the way

The Orioles had managed to put together a pretty good run without scoring a lot over the past 10 days, but it's beginning to look like they're ready to take some of the pressure off the pitching staff.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 14, 2015

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Schmuck: Rumors of Yankees' demise were greatly exaggerated

The New York Yankees arrived in Baltimore this week atop the American League East, still challenging the popular notion that they are an over-the-hill gang of overpaid players who are a couple of sore hamstrings away from crashing back to earth. Certainly, there are some players in those pinstripes whose odometers could roll over at any time, but the Yankees have proved through the years that it's a dangerous business to underestimate them.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 14, 2015

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O's move back above .500, ride hot bats to 9-4 win over Yankees

Manny Machado records four RBIs, hits one of Orioles' three homers as club wins season-high sixth straight game, 9-4 over the Yankees, to pull within two games of first place. The Orioles improved to 31-30, moving back above .500 for the first time since they were 12-11 on May 3.

By Dan Connolly

Jun 13, 2015

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O's extend winning streak to five, get back to .500 with 11-3 rout of Yankees

Chris Davis homered and drove in four runs, leading the Orioles to an 11-3 rout of the New York Yankees.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 12, 2015

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Orioles notebook: Plan for Kevin Gausman unclear with next rehab start shortened

Right-hander Kevin Gausman is scheduled to pitch just two innings in his next minor league rehabilitation appearance, leaving room for wide speculation about what his role will be when he returns from the disabled list.

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Orioles pregame notes: O's prepared for Yankees' Michael Pineda?

The Orioles have won four straight and six of their last seven as they open their three-game series against the division-leading New York Yankees. But tonight, they will face Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda, who recorded arguably the most dominating pitching performance against the Orioles last season.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 12, 2015

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Judge to hear final arguments Monday in O's-Nationals TV rights dispute

The MASN court case outcome has implications for the bottom line of the network, and for the clubs' ability to sign players.

By Jeff Barker

May 15, 2015

• Sports

Orioles pregame notes: Bud Norris starting against Yankees

Right-hander Bud Norris will start for the Orioles in this afternoon's series finale at Yankee Stadium despite dealing with illness this weekend.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 10, 2015

• Major League Baseball

Orioles notebook: Gausman likely to start for Norfolk when healthy, Norris may miss start

Placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis Friday, right-hander Kevin Gausman won't know how long he will be out until he sees team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs on Monday. But when he does return to the mound, it will likely be as a starter for Triple-A Norfolk.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 9, 2015

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Orioles pregame notes: Ryan Flaherty sits, Adam Jones plays in Saturday matinee against Yankees

Infielder Ryan Flaherty, who re-aggravated his right groin Friday night, is not in the Orioles starting lineup this afternoon for today¿s third game of their four-game series at Yankee Stadium.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 9, 2015

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Adam Jones says he's fine after scare in Orioles' 5-4 loss to Yankees

Adam Jones stays in game after collision with wall at Yankee Stadium. Orioles rally to within one, but can't overcome rough outing from Miguel Gonzalez.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 9, 2015

• Major League Baseball

Orioles notebook: Infielder Everth Cabrera receives good news on foot

An MRI performed on Everth Cabrera¿s left foot Friday morning came back clean. Cabrera, who was placed on the 15-day DL with a bruised left foot Thursday, remains confident he will be ready to return when he¿s eligible on May 22.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 8, 2015

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Orioles-Yankees starting lineups

The Orioles will play their second game of four tonight at Yankee Stadium.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 8, 2015

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Orioles thoughts and observations: Chris Davis' strikeouts, Miguel Gonzalez vs. Yankees and more

At his current rate, Davis is on pace to strike out 285 times over an 162-game season.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 8, 2015