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On draft day, Orioles may keep competitive balance pick for first time since 2013

After trading away their last three, the Orioles seem closer than they've been in years to using their competitive balance pick in this year's draft.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 12, 2017

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Orioles hope to get it right with deeper group of lefties

Last year, the Orioles cycled through minor leaguers and trolled the waiver wire for left-handed depth, but it was a problem that didn't really go away. This year, however, the club believes its yearlong plan to rebuild its depleted stock of southpaws will bear fruit.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 10, 2017

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Former Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz signs minor league deal with Diamondbacks

Former top Orioles draft pick Brian Matusz is on the move again.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 13, 2017

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Orioles re-sign reliever Logan Ondrusek

Orioles re-sign reliever Logan Ondrusek

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 12, 2016

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Orioles add veteran left-handed reliever Tom Gorzelanny as more minor league bullpen depth

Continually searching for left-handed relief help, the Orioles added veteran Tom Gorzelanny this weekend.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 25, 2016

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Could Brian Matusz end up being the next Jake Arrieta? Let's ask Jake

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta said he recommended Brian Matusz to the Cubs front office.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 15, 2016

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Brian Matusz: 'Being a part of the Baltimore Orioles is all I really know'

Former Orioles left-handed reliever Brian Matusz was back home in Arizona on Wednesday contemplating the next step in his baseball career.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 25, 2016

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Zach Britton: For Brian Matusz, trade 'was kind of like a weight off his shoulder'

Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz' release came as a relief to him, teammate Zach Britton and manager Buck Showalter said.

By Jon Meoli

May 24, 2016

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Orioles trade Brian Matusz to Braves for pitching prospects

The Orioles traded left-handed reliever Brian Matusz to the Atlanta Braves, the Orioles announced on Monday.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 23, 2016

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MRI on McFarland's injured knee 'looks pretty good'

Orioles left-hander T.J. McFarland had an MRI on his injured left knee in Baltimore on Sunday, and manager Buck Showalter said the result ¿looks pretty good.

By Jon Meoli

May 23, 2016

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Orioles minor league report: Lefties pitching well in Norfolk bullpen

With left-hander Brian Matusz struggling at the major league level, there are three lefties with major league experience in the Norfolk bullpen pitching well this year. Andy Oliver struck out four in three scoreless innings of relief Thursday to lower his ERA to 1.01 with 27 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings. Zach Phillips entered Friday with a 2.95 ERA in 18 1/3 innings, and Edgar Olmos went into the weekend with 25 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings.

By Jon Meoli

May 21, 2016

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Orioles lefty Brian Matusz's struggles against left-handed hitters compounded in loss to Mariners

This week's series against the Seattle Mariners afforded left-handed reliever Brian Matusz an opportunity to overcome his early season struggles.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 17, 2016

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Orioles recap: Mariners pound Ubaldo Jimenez, Brian Matusz for 10-0 win

The first game of the three-game series between the first-place Orioles and the Seattle Mariners turned out to be anything but a classic showdown.

By Peter Schmuck

May 17, 2016

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After layoff, Orioles' Brian Matusz entering big series vs. heavily left-handed Mariners

Left-hander Brian Matusz could see plenty of work this week against the Mariners after a long layoff in a slow season.

By Jon Meoli

May 17, 2016

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Buck Showalter: Orioles 'trying to trust' Brian Matusz despite bad outings early

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he is 'trying to trust' reliever Brian Matusz despite bad outings early.

By Jon Meoli

May 7, 2016

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Orioles observations on Ryan Flaherty, Pedro Alvarez and Brian Matusz

Orioles observations on Ryan Flaherty, Pedro Alvarez and Brian Matusz

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 26, 2016

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Orioles notes: Left-hander T.J. McFarland gets reprieve to remain on roster after strong Friday outing

The Orioles avoided sending T.J. McFarland back to the minors, instead opting to immediately place right-hander Yovani Gallardo — who left Friday's game after just two innings — on the DL with right bicep tendinitis.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 23, 2016

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Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday at Royals

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

By Josh Land

Apr 23, 2016

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After McFarland gives Orioles' much-needed bullpen length, will his reward be a trip to Norfolk?

T.J. McFarland¿s five shutout inning relief outing in the Orioles¿ 4-2 loss to the Royals on Friday night preserved the team¿s bullpen.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 23, 2016

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Orioles notebook: Tyler Wilson to start Saturday, Brian Matusz to be activated off DL

Orioles rookie right-hander Tyler Wilson, who has pitched well in a long-relief role this season, will make his first start of the season Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. The move will allow the club to cover itself with long relief bullpen help and still activate two pitchers coming off the disabled list -- left-handed reliever Brian Matusz on Saturday and right-hander Kevin Gausman to start Monday.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 22, 2016

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Orioles' Kevin Gausman, Brian Matusz make rehab appearances at Frederick

Making his second minor league rehabilitation start, right-hander Kevin Gausman lasted just 3 1/3 innings Friday night pitching for High-A Frederick.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 15, 2016

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Orioles' Matusz to get another rehab outing, Jones out again and bullpen camera antics

Left-handed reliever Brian Matusz will make at least one more rehabilitation outing.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 12, 2016

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With pitching staff shining, Orioles have decisions looming and no easy answers

With pitching staff shining, Orioles have decisions looming and no easy answers

By Jon Meoli

Apr 11, 2016

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Orioles' J.J. Hardy, Adam Jones out again, plus updates on Kevin Gausman, Brian Matusz

Saturday¿s frigid weather was a factor in J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones being out of the Orioles lineup for the second and third straight night, respectively.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 9, 2016

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Brian Matusz unclear on status for Opening Day as back issue lingers

Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz, who has made just two appearances this spring because of a lingering back strain, said he planned to play catch Friday for the first time since a cortisone shot earlier this week but didn¿t know how soon he could return to games.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 25, 2016

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With Brian Matusz's status in question, Orioles looking for lefty relief help

One of the Orioles' offseason priorities was improving the club's left-handed relief depth, especially given the prospect of fielding an all right-handed rotation. And now, less than two weeks before the regular season begins, Brian Matusz's nagging back injury has left the Orioles devoid of situational left-handed relief options, and the club is scrambling for bullpen help.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 23, 2016

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In need of lefty relief options, Orioles sign Zach Phillips

Suddenly in need of a left-handed reliever with Brian Matusz's status for Opening Day uncertain, the Orioles have signed left-handed reliever Zach Phillips to a major league deal.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 23, 2016

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Orioles' Brian Matusz, Jimmy Paredes have setbacks, plus other injury updates

Orioles left-handed reliever Brian Matusz received a cortisone injection in his lower back following his one-inning Grapefruit League outing Sunday and might not be ready to return in time for the beginning of the regular season.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 22, 2016

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Orioles injury updates on Jimmy Paredes and Brian Matusz; Chris Davis on turning 30

Orioles designated hitter/outfielder Jimmy Paredes, who has missed the past two weeks with a sprained left wrist, hopes to take dry swings by the end of this week.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 17, 2016

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Orioles injury notes: Good news for Jimmy Paredes, Brian Matusz and T.J. McFarland

The Orioles received good news on outfielder Jimmy Paredes on Wednesday, learning that his sprained left wrist did not have a hairline fracture as had been feared.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 9, 2016

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Left-handed reliever McFarland leaves game with tender elbow

The Orioles lose a second left-handed reliever to injury; Brian Matusz hurt his back earlier in spring training.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 6, 2016

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Brian Matusz happy with 'proactive' approach to rib cage strain; could throw in a week or two

Brian Matusz said that doctors have told him he might be able to throw again in one or two weeks.

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Greetings from Dunedin: Pregame medical updates on Matusz, Paredes

Pregame notes for Friday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 4, 2016

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Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz sidelined with ailing back, undergoes MRI

Left-handed reliever Brian Matusz is out indefinitely with a lower back injury he suffered during his first spring training appearance Wednesday.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 3, 2016

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Orioles agree to big raise for Manny Machado; avoid arbitration with Chris Tillman, Ryan Flaherty, Miguel Gonzalez

The Orioles agreed to one-year contracts for 2016 with star third baseman Manny Machado, starters Chris Tillman and Miguel Gonzalez, and infielder Ryan Flaherty ahead of Friday¿s deadline to exchange salary-arbitration figures, according to industry sources.

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Orioles comparing lefties in system to possible Rule 5 picks

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club was comparing some of the organization's current arms Tuesday to what could be available in Thursday's Rule 5 draft.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 8, 2015

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Winter meetings notes: Could Brian Matusz fill the Orioles' need for a lefty starter?

He's been a reliever for the last three years, but could Brian Matusz become a starter if the Orioles can't add a lefty to replace Wei-Yin Chen

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 6, 2015

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Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz 'feels good' after surgery

Left-handed reliever Brian Matusz said his recovery from October surgery on his non-throwing shoulder is on schedule and he has resumed his normal offseason activity.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 17, 2015

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Orioles reliever Brian Matusz has successful shoulder surgery

Orioles reliever Brian Matusz had successful arthroscopic surgery on his right non-throwing shoulder on Monday and expects to have a normal offseason and be ready for spring training in 2016.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 6, 2015

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Bases-loaded hit in 11th inning lifts Angels over Orioles, 5-4

The Orioles (56-54) have dropped three games behind the Angels (59-51) for the second American League wild card and remain five games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East. The Orioles head to Seattle for the last leg of their three-city West Coast swing with a 3-3 record on this trip.

By Dan Connolly

Aug 9, 2015

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Buck Showalter's decision to walk Mike Trout and Albert Pujols backfires

Keep in mind Buck Showalter once ordered an intentional walk to Barry Bonds with the bases loaded, so the decision on Sunday to walk Mike Trout and Albert Pujols to load the bases with two outs in the 11th inning shouldn't have shocked anyone. That doesn't mean I agree with it.

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 9, 2015

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Buck Showalter explains bullpen usage in Orioles' 2-0 loss to Texas

Manager Buck Showalter said the eighth inning, in which Brian Matusz didn't retire a batter and Chaz Roe came into the game, hurt in Texas' two-run ninth inning.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 2, 2015

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McFarland demoted, Wilson recalled, plus Orioles and Yankees lineups

Wanting to make sure Sunday¿s bullpen is covered, even with lefty Brian Matusz returning from an eight-game suspension, the Orioles demoted reliever T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk and recalled right-hander Tyler Wilson.

By Dan Connolly

Jun 14, 2015

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Matusz returns to clubhouse, plus notes on Cabrera, Bundy and Wright

Brian Matusz says he hopes to 'pick up the slack' Sunday.

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Gonzalez could land on the DL; hopes he won't miss a start

Miguel Gonzalez injured his right groin while pitching in the fifth inning. He hopes it is a minor setback.

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Miguel Gonzalez leaves game Tuesday with groin strain

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez left Tuesday's game against the Red Sox with a groin strain.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 9, 2015

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Orioles notebook: Brian Matusz's suspension upheld, Everth Cabrera designated

Left-handed reliever Brian Matusz's eight-game suspension for having an alleged "foreign substance" on his right forearm was upheld Friday, according to an industry source.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 5, 2015

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Matusz suspension upheld, O's activate Wieters, designate Cabrera among flurry of moves

The Orioles made a flurry of roster moves before Friday's series opener against the Indians because lefty Brian Matusz's eight-game suspension was upheld.

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Orioles notebook: Brian Matusz's appeal heard, Alejandro De Aza traded

Left-hander Brian Matusz's suspension appeal was heard Wednesday morning in a conference room at Minute Maid Park. During the one-hour hearing, Matusz appealed the eight-game ban handed down from Major League Baseball for allegedly having a "foreign substance" on his right forearm in the 12th inning of the Orioles' May 23 contest against the Miami Marlins.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 3, 2015

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O's call up T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk, option Oliver Drake to Tides

HOUSTON ¿ The Orioles made a roster move before Wednesday¿s game to replenish their bullpen, recalling left-hander T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning right-hander Oliver Drake back to Norfolk.