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Orioles and Yankees lineups for Game 5: A-Rod sitting out

Alex Rodriguez, who is slumping terribly, is not in the Yankees' starting lineup for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Orioles.

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What they're saying about the Orioles

Here's a roundup of what other media outlets are saying about the Orioles' win over the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Division Series and more:

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Orioles beat Yankees in 13 innings to force ALDS Game 5

On couches all over Baltimore, J.J. Hardy's game-winning RBI double in the 13th inning must have seemed like a dream, especially since the Orioles spent most of Thursday night putting fans to sleep with their offensive ineptitude.

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Orioles and Yankees postgame quotes after Game 4 of the ALDS

Here are some quotes after the Orioles¿ 2-1 win in 13 innings over the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

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Yankees try to explain why they can't put away Orioles

After a thrilling win Wednesday, the New York Yankees were right back to explaining why they can't shake the Orioles after Thursday's 13-inning loss.

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Orioles and Yankees lineups for Game 4: Jeter will play

Derek Jeter is in the Yankees' lineup leading off, but serving as the designated hitter for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Orioles. Alex Rodriguez, who is mired in a 1-for-12 slump with seven strikeouts, was dropped from third in the order to fifth.

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Buck Showalter won't stray from his relievers now

The Orioles bullpen, built through shrewd trades and bargain-bin signings, quickly emerged as one of the best in baseball. The relievers were the primary reason that the Orioles had the best record ever (29-9) in one-run games and hadn't lost an extra-inning game since dropping consecutive ones to the New York Yankees in the first week of the season. But this morning, after the New York Yankees beat the Orioles in 12 innings last night, hoards of sleepy Orioles fans stumbled to work, still stunned that the bullpen did not come through in the clutch.

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Coffee Companion (10/11): your daily Ravens fix

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday. That way he'll have an excuse to do the same to start his workday, too.

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For one game, at least, Orioles can't foil Yankees fans' expectations

Among a Yankees base that is accustomed to winning, the Orioles are regarded more as an obstacle on the way to a World Series title than a legitimate threat.

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Raul Ibanez hits two HRs to lead Yankees over Orioles in ALDS Game 3

The Orioles were just two outs away from taking a commanding 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. But a pair of solo homers by Raul Ibanez quickly reversed the roles and put the Orioles on the brink of elimination.

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Yankees giddy over Raul Ibanez's homers — even A-Rod

The Yankees clubhouse, a coolly professional space after wins and losses alike, was giddy about Raul Ibanez's theatrics on Wednesday night.

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Girardi's bold move pays off, at least over the short term

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi made an agonizing decision in the ninth inning, removing $29 million superstar Alex Rodriguez from a clutch situation and replacing him with veteran Raul Ibanez. Obviously, it worked out great when Ibanez tied the game with a homer off Jim Johnson and won it with a 12th inning bleacher shot off Brian Matusz, but it still leaves Girardi with a potentially disgruntled superstar.

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Orioles lose lead in ninth after Ibanez hits HR

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Manny Machado's fifth-inning homer had plenty of historical significance

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado led off the fifth inning Wednesday by hitting a slider from New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda into the visiting bullpen to give the Orioles a 2-1 lead in Game 3 of the American League Division Series.

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Lineups for Game 3 of ALDS: A-Rod batting third for Yankees

There was some speculation that New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi might drop Alex Rodriguez in Wednesday's lineup because the aging star is 1-for-9 with five strikeouts in the series so far. But the lineups are out and Rodriguez is batting third as the Yankees¿ designated hitter.

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What they're saying about the Orioles

Here's a roundup of what other media outlets are saying about the Orioles' win over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.

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Chen, Johnson help O's get even with Yanks

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Orioles even ALDS series against Yankees with 3-2 win

These surprising Baltimore Orioles have shown resilience all season. And they did it again Monday, rebounding from a ninth inning implosion the night before to slip past the New York Yankees, 3-2, to even up the American League Division Series at 1-1.

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With ample rest, Wei-Yin Chen shines in postseason debut

When the Orioles signed left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, 10 days into 2012, they did so because they believed the 27-year-old had displayed unflappability in big games.

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Instant Analysis from Orioles' Game 2 win over Yankees

Baltimore Sun writers react to the Orioles' 3-2 win over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS

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Orioles: O'Day a big part of bullpen's success

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Buck backs DeMarlo Hale and J.J. Hardy after baserunning miscommunication

Orioles manager was interviewed from the dugout during the TBS broadcast and shared his thoughts on J.J. Hardy being deked by Alex Rodriguez at third base in the third inning of Game 2 on Monday night.

• Opinion

TBS does excellent telecast of Orioles Game 1 loss to Yankees

Up until the ninth inning, it was a great game, and TBS provided coverage worthy of it.

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Manny Machado soaks in playoff game opposite his idol A-Rod

When Manny Machado was announced to the sellout crowd Sunday night before the first home playoff game at Camden Yards in 15 years, the Orioles' rookie third baseman jogged to the first base foul line.

• Maryland

For the Birds: Quite an O'Day for O's reliever

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Yanks get to Johnson, strike first in ALDS

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Commentary: Fans enjoy return of playoff baseball

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Firsts in Sunday night's ALDS opener at Camden Yards

Sunday was the first time Camden Yards had hosted a postseason game in 15 years, and so, of course, the Orioles' fans had to wait just a little longer.

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Down the Stretch (Sept. 27)

Down the stretch is a daily Orioles Insider blog that will set up the coming night for the O's and their American League competition as the push for the postseason continues.

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Do you believe in Orioles magic?

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O's drop series finale, fall back to second place

• Orioles

Orioles blasted by Yankees, 13-3

Although they wouldn't admit it, in the past the Orioles probably would have been quietly satisfied by splitting an 18-game season series with the New York Yankees.

• Orioles

Orioles' Chris Davis 'looking forward to playing defense again'

Chris Davis is well aware of how his offensive numbers plummeted when he played right field in June and July.

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Orioles win over the Yankees tempered by Markakis injury

Baltimore Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis, who was hit by a pitch on his left hand in the fifth inning by Sabathia, will miss the rest of the regular season with a broken thumb. Markakis is expected to be out a minimum of six weeks.

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Orioles hold off Yankees

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O's fall to Yanks, fall out of first

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Orioles fall short in comeback against the Yankees

The New York Yankees (78-60) pushed the Orioles (77-61) back to second place in the AL East, one game behind the Yankees.

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Yankees' flurry of home runs buries Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen in 8-5 loss to New York

The last five games between the Orioles and the Yankees have been greatly impacted by the longball. In that span, the teams have combined for 25 extra-base hits, and 21 of them have been home runs.

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Orioles pregame: Early notes and starting lineups from Camden Yards

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Jones' HR lifts O's past Yanks

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Down the Stretch (Sept. 6)

Down the stretch is a new daily Orioles Insider blog that will set up the coming night for the O's and their American League competition as the push for the postseason intensifies.

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What they're saying about the Orioles

What some other media outlets are saying about the Orioles

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Thome remains mum on his chances of catching Griffey Jr. on home run list

Orioles designated hitter Jim Thome hasn't decided how much longer he wants to play, but he has a legitimate chance to catch Ken Griffey Jr. on one of the most noteworthy lists in baseball history.

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Brian Roberts diagnosed with right hip labral tear, an injury that could require surgery

The Orioles received bad news regarding the health of second baseman Brian Roberts on Friday. The results of an MRA taken Thursday revealed that Roberts has a right hip labral tear, is a tear in the cartilage that surrounds the outside of the hip zone.

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Orioles trade for veteran slugger Jim Thome

According to an industry source, the Orioles are in serious discussions to acquire Thome from the Philadelphia Phillies for a couple of prospects. Nothing official has been announced.

• Maryland

Commentary: Better to let 10 steroid users in ...

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O's bullpen can't hold in loss to Yankees

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Matusz ends skid, Showalter gets 1,000th win as Orioles rout Yankees

By the end of Tuesday night, Orioles manager Buck Showalter had reached the 1,000-win milestone, left-hander Brian Matusz had sidestepped club infamy and designated hitter Nick Johnson had finally exhaled.

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Santino Quaranta's anti-drug message comes from the heart

Santino Quaranta's anti-drug message came from the heart. The ex-D.C. United midfielder spoke to Baltimore-area high school athletes about the perils of substance abuse.

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Santino Quaranta's anti-drug message comes from the heart

Santino Quaranta's anti-drug message came from the heart. The ex-D.C. United midfielder spoke to Baltimore-area high school athletes about the perils of substance abuse.