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Will the game remember Zach Britton for the 47 saves in 47 chances, the 0.54 ERA in 67 innings over 69 games, or his exclusion from the top three vote-getters for the American League Cy Young Award and the immediate — maybe long-term — shift in relief pitching philosophy that was the defining storyline of the playoffs after Showalter didn't use him?

The Chiicago Cubs are world champions for the first time in almost forever after a classic Game 7 and their beyond-the-limit World Series victory obviously was

To end an 108-year championship drought, the Chicago Cubs absorbed a series of knockout blows from the Cleveland Indians, survived a collapse by their

The flyball between Indians outfielders Tyler Naquin and Lonnie Chisenhall looked harmless. It turned out to be the exact opposite. The duo miscommunicated and

The Orioles had the top picks to build a Cubs-like core, but it never came to fruition.

Corey Kluber set a franchise record for strikeouts in a World Series game, Andrew Miller walked through the fire in two scoreless innings and Roberto Perez

Cubs vs. Indians in the World Series — who do you have?

I wonder how many sports fans are tired of hearing about all the great moves Orioles general manager Dan Duquette has made during his time with the Orioles? Are you as tied as I am seeing one of the worst starting staffs in all of baseball?

Orioles fans don't need reminder of Andrew Miller's dominance

Five for Friday: Pitching prospects the Orioles have recently traded

Twice this month, the Orioles have demoted a starting pitcher from the rotation, only to have him rejoin it shortly thereafter out of circumstance and necessity. There are only so many alternatives inside the organization, and when the Orioles begin to assess the market to add starters through trades over the next few weeks, they might be left wanting as well.

The Orioles rallied, but ultimately lost, 8-6, to the Yankees on Saturday night.

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Red Sox.

Looking at the key additions, key losses and outlooks for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays.

Who has the best bullpen in the AL East? And who has the best late-inning combo in the division?

The Yankees now have the three most dominant relievers in the same bullpen. The only question is where they all fit.

Darren O'Day has chosen to remain with the Orioles, agreeing to a four-year, $31 million contract pending a physical, an industry source confirmed Sunday morning.

Orioles free-agent reliever Darren O'Day is weighing offers and could make a decision before next week.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jake Arrieta's Cy Young award was well deserved.

Free agent reliever Darren O'Day has plenty of suitors, and that shouldn't be a surprise.

The side-arming Darren O'Day had his most impressive campaign in what has been a splendid four years in Baltimore. But the Orioles have already shown, with Andrew Miller, they won't pay closer money for a reliever not slated to close games.

The Royals shaved half a run off their bullpen ERA in the past two seasons; the Orioles were pretty good, too.

How much would be too much for Orioles' free agents such as Chris Davis?

Every year of my life, since I went to my first game at age 6, I went to an Orioles game. But not this year. For the first time in half a century, I did not find a way to catch an Orioles game. Loyalty, the way I see it, is a two-way street. I've done my part, but I am not so sure the Orioles have done theirs.

On Monday, Orioles manager Buck Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette laughed at the idea that there was "intense friction" between them or that they were at all concerned about their futures. Both are signed through 2018 and are one season removed from winning the top national awards

To pinpoint exactly when the Orioles' 2015 season veered off the tracks and a 96-win division champion became an also-ran, you first have to go back to before the calendar flipped. In early December, three key 2014 Orioles officially signed lucrative four-year deals with other teams. In each instance, executive vice president Dan Duquette had an explanation for letting the player walk.

Orioles reliever Darren O¿Day said Saturday that the club has expressed interest in retaining him beyond this season, but that discussions haven¿t gone far beyond gauging O¿Day¿s interest in returning.

Orioles center fielder and team leader Adam Jones has said repeatedly that he will make his opinions known to management and ownership on what he would like to see happen this offseason. On Thursday, while holding court with reporters, he was asked specifically about his feelings toward slugger Chris Davis potentially leaving the team after four-plus seasons as an Oriole. In his typical style, Jones didn't shy away, calling Davis "probably the highest priority" for the Orioles.

When the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners early Tuesday morning, the Orioles' pursuit of the 2015 playoffs officially ended after weeks of sputtering and hoping. With that elimination comes the reality that this Orioles club likely will undergo drastic changes in the next few months.

There's no question in Steve Pearce's mind what his career highlight has been so far: Picking up Ryan Goins' grounder in the top of the ninth on Sept. 16, 2014, running to first to step on the bag and then throwing his hands up in the air as Camden Yards roared.

Team leader on the field, Adam Jones says he doesn't want to see Orioles take another step backward in free agency

Kevin Gausman's performance Monday shows that the 24-year-old continues to mature as a pitcher.

Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman outdueled Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez in a 2-0 Orioles win on Monday.

The Orioles will face former farmhand Eduardo Rodriguez for the third time this season on Monday night.

Orioles need new ownership

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.

Friday's loss to the Twins should have stung more than a lot of the other defeats in 2015.

Without having too much to trade, the Orioles did as well as can be expected in trading for the Brewers' Gerardo Parra.

Baltimore Sun reporters and editors say that the Orioles' trade for outfielder Gerardo Parra strengthens the team down the stretch.

Two days after acquiring Troy Tulowitzki, a hitter they didn¿t seem to need, the Blue Jays forked over top prospect Daniel Norris for two months of David Price, one of baseball's few unquestioned No. 1 starters.

The Toronto Blue Jays might have altered the balance of power in the American League East with the acquisition of premier power-hitting shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, but there was no indication Tuesday that the deal had ramped up pressure on the Orioles to make a dynamic midseason move of their own.

In the wake of the Toronto Blue Jays' trade for Troy Tulowitzki, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he doesn't feel pressure for the club to make a move to match Toronto's.

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.

This is that point in the major league season when inquiring minds want to know about the true state of their team and, quite frankly, the state of the Orioles is not good.

Here is our annual All-Star break edition of five questions facing the Orioles, with the best answers we can provide at this confusing, murky point in the club's year.

There were no grumblings about the Orioles¿ lack of success with runners in scoring position Sunday afternoon. Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer made that talk nearly obsolete by throwing an absolute gem in the Orioles¿ 3-2 loss before an announced sellout crowd of 46,247 at Camden Yards.

The Orioles say they like their guys. But that could because they don't have the assets and depth required to make a major deal at the trade deadline while also protecting their future.

The Orioles trading Alejandro De Aza to the Red Sox has been noted in Boston as one of the main reasons for the Red Sox' June resurgence.

The fact that the Orioles and Royals each will send two relief pitchers to Cincinnati next week is emblematic of the outsized role that their bullpens have played in the dramatic resurgence of both franchises. Sure, there have been some pundits grumbling about the presence of setup man Darren O'Day on the AL team, but the best seventh-inning and eighth-inning relievers have been getting more All-Star love in recent years and it's about time.