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- Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman has won the Golden Spikes Award as the nation's outstanding college baseball player.
- In taking Adley Rutschman with the MLB draft's first pick, the Orioles added a potent switch-hitter at a position that isn't often seen in the top five picks.
- Orioles select catcher Adley Rutschman No. 1 in MLB draft.
- What they are saying about Orioles No. 1 draft pick Adley Rutschman.
- Renato Núñez homered for the eighth time in 12 games, but the Orioles lost 8-2 to the Giants with Tim Cossins filling in for Brandon Hyde at manager.
- Manny Machado needs to maintain his 137,000-point lead over the Astros' Carlos Correa to make his fourth All-Star Game appearance.
- Current Oriole Manny Machado and former Oriole Nick Markakis should be in the AL and NL starting lineups when the All-Star game comes to Washington in mid-July.
- Major League Baseball and the Baltimore-based sports apparel and footwear brand decided that transitioning from Majestic Athletic to Under Armour as the official uniform provider by next season was not feasible.
- The Orioles' Tim Beckham is confident he can handle anything placed in front of him, including moving to third base from shortstop.
- While American League rivals muscled up for the stretch run, the Orioles allowed the non-waiver trade deadline to pass without making a move that could shape their future.
- Under Armour has All-Stars Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger in its camp
- Orioles outfielder Seth Smith said his right hamstring issue is “getting better,” and stressed the precautionary nature of his absence.
- Nike has signed more universities to outfitting deals, but rival Under Armour says it can succeed with a targeted approach based on identifying the most suitable partners — and geography plays a significant role.
- Orioles' signing of Welington Castillo on short-term deal could be another Duquette magic trick
- Under Armour announced a 10-year deal Monday to outfit all Major League Baseball players starting in 2020 – marking the brand's first uniform agreement with an American professional league.
- As deadline to make qualifying offers approaches today, will Orioles make one to Matt Wieters?
- Buster Posey will become the fact of Under Armour's baseball collection at Dick's Sporting Goods under an extension of an endorsement deal announced today.
- As it begins a new season, Major League Baseball has a deep roster and a waiting bullpen of suppliers promoting their brands by visibly associating with the sport. MLB grants licenses to Under Armour Inc., Nike Inc., Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. and other companies for products ranging from uniforms and cleats to sunglasses.
- Chris Davis' third-inning grand slam in Saturday¿s 5-1 win over Tampa Bay was his third since the beginning of the 2014 season, tied with Buster Posey, Brandon Moss and Devin Mesoraco for the most over that span.
- The All-Star Game will have a Kansas City flavor, just not as much as it appeared last month. And the hometown Reds can celebrate a starter, too, despite Cincinnati's sorry season.
- The Orioles had formidable opponents, but they also gave away the win
- The New York Yankees signing of Brian McCann may have created a perfect suitor for Matt Wieters
- Manny Machado ranks fourth behind Mariano Rivera, Matt Harvey and Yasiel Puig in MLB jersey sales since the All-Star break.
- After shutting out the San Francisco Giants for five innings Saturday afternoon, Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen appeared well on his way to his fourth win in five decisions since coming off the disabled list.
- But with momentum suddenly on their side, that¿s what the San Francisco Giants did in the 10th inning on Friday night. And Davis made them pay with the game-winning hit in the Orioles¿ 5-2 extra-inning victory over San Francisco.
- Matt Wieters' bat has sizzled coming out of the All-Star break, but the Orioles' catcher said he doesn't think the four days of rest over the break has anything to do with it.
- Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was picked third overall in ESPN's "franchise player draft," in which 30 ESPN analysts picked which Major League Baseball player they would start their franchise with.
- Orioles catcher Matt Wieters says he is not aware of any contract extension offer from the Orioles. And that is the way he wants it.
- The Orioles agreed to terms with catcher Matt Wieters on a one-year $5.5 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration in Wieters' first year of eligibility. But Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said the organization would like to pursue the possibility of signing Wieters to a long-term deal.
- Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, who agreed to terms Friday on a one-year deal in his first year of arbitration eligibility, said he is looking forward to going into the spring without his contract status looming over his head.
- This season's Most Valuable Oriole, center fielder Adam Jones, placed sixth in this year's American League Most Valuable Player voting.
- Showalter was announced Wednesday night as one of three finalists for the Baseball Writers' Association of America's award after leading the Orioles to a 93-69 record and their first playoff appearance since 1997.
- MLB announced today that Tampa Bay¿s Fernando Rodney was chosen for the top reliever award by a baseball panel.
- Maryland's bid for the NCAA men's lacrosse championship ended Monday with a 9-7 loss to Virginia. ... Jake Arrieta exits early as Orioles fall to Mariners, 4-3, for fourth straight loss. ... The timing of Jim Tressel's resignation at Ohio State is likely tied to revelations in Sports Illustrated.
- Matt Wieters: Orioles catcher Matt Wieters knows the San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey well.
- Never and I chatted about a lot of things Wednesday, from Adam Jones, Matt Wieters and the talented young pitching staff to the Buck Showalter effect and the blueprint for winning in the AL East. Neyer also gave his outlook for the Orioles in 2011, though my headline kind of spoils the big finish.