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The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland Sports History for March 10-16

Remember when Tony Tarasco, Sully Krouse and Don Ohl were on the sports pages?

By Mike Klingaman

Mar 10, 2019

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Roster expansion offers Orioles' first-time big leaguers valuable experience on, off field

Recent Orioles September callups found value in experience on and off the field

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 1, 2017

• Maryland

Trying to figure out some of baseball's unwritten rules

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AL East previews: New York Yankees

By Jon Meoli

Apr 3, 2015

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Orioles thoughts on Jeffrey Maier, Tony Tarasco, Miguel Gonzalez, Nathan Showalter

Another look at the Orioles-Yankees game in 1996 that was decided, partially, by a 12-year-old kid.

By Dan Connolly

Feb 17, 2015

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Jeffrey Maier's infamous glove from the 1996 AL Championship Series being auctioned

The glove that 11-year-old Jeffrey Maier used to turn a fly ball into a home run in the 1996 ALCS is for sale.

By Dan Connolly

Feb 16, 2015

• Baseball

Giants shortstop Crawford did something Ripken, Jeter somehow never did

Brandon Crawford's fourth-inning grand slam for the San Francisco Giants was the first four-run homer hit by a shorstop in the postseason. Not even Cal Ripken Jr. or Derek Jeter ever hit one.

• Maryland

Bird at Play: Hate the team, respect the player

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Rash of errors at third base do not concern Showalter

Defense has been one of the keys to the Orioles' success over the past three seasons. But since they lost American League Platinum Glove winner Manny Machado for the season following right-knee surgery in August, the club has struggled to find a steady replacement.

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Orioles morning thoughts on third-base defense, Derek Jeter, Evan Meek and Steve Pearce

Over the past three seasons, one of the foundations of the Orioles success has been their defense. But in recent days, it's becoming evident that the team¿s defense isn't up to the standard that manager Buck Showalter has set.

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Derek Jeter's walk-off RBI single sends Orioles to 6-5 loss to New York Yankees

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter beat the Orioles one last time, hitting a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win Thursday.

• Sports Analysis

Derek Jeter's wonderful walk-off

If Derek Jeter could have scripted his perfect ending at Yankee Stadium, it would have looked a lot like what actually happened Thursday night, but it wouldn't have happened if the Orioles hadn't worked so hard on the rewrite.

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Buck Showalter reflects on Derek Jeter's career before his final home game

As Derek Jeter's first major league manager, the Orioles' Buck Showalter possesses a special insight into the New York Yankees shortstop.

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Looking at how rain could affect Derek Jeter's farewell vs. Orioles

Rain could affect Derek Jeter's last game at Yankee Stadium, scheduled for tonight against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Thoughts on the Orioles' offense, Nelson Cruz and Bud Norris

After the Orioles were held to one hit on Monday, they responded with 17 hits in Tuesday's 5-4 win. Seeing leadoff hitter Nick Markakis get four hits, including a two-run homer, was a good sign for the Orioles.

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Orioles hit three HRs, hang on for 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees

The Orioles hit three home runs, including Nelson Cruz's 40th of the season, and had 17 hits in a 5-4 win over the Yankees in front of an announced 43,201, putting a dagger in New York's already faint postseason hopes.

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Orioles Tuesday morning thoughts on home-field advantage, Chen and Hardy

The Orioles are still chasing the American League's best record and are still 2 1/2 games back of the Los Angeles Angels for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs after both teams lost on Monday.

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Despite 5-0 loss to New York Yankees, Orioles clinch at least AL's No. 2 seed

Despite the 5-0 loss Monday to the New York Yankees, the Orioles still clinched home-field advantage in the AL Division Series with the Detroit Tigers' loss to the Chicago White Sox.

• Opinion

Give Jeter the O's-vation he deserves [Letter]

Orioles fans should keep it classy by giving Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter a respectful farewell

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After giving up run in top of 9th, Orioles rally for 3-2 win over New York Yankees

Down, 2-1, in the bottom of the ninth after Darren O'Day served up a homer to Brian McCann in the top of the inning, the Orioles rallied with two runs on three doubles against Yankees closer David Robertson.

• Baseball

Give Jeter the O's-vation he deserves [Letter]

• Sports

Before final game at Camden Yards, Yankees' Derek Jeter shares memories

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said his final visit to Camden Yards this week brought back memories of his first full season in pinstripes, playing against the Orioles in the American League Championship Series and being in awe of Cal Ripken, Jr., who was a role model for Jeter.

• Baseball

Five Orioles questions with ESPN Sunday Night Baseball announcer Dan Shulman

ESPN is bringing its Sunday Night Baseball crew to Baltimore this week to cover the final stop of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter's farewell tour at Camden Yards and, oh yeah, to showcase the first-place Orioles.

• Opinion

Good riddance, Jeter [Commentary]

MLB and ESPN keep talking and writing about Derek Jeter's legacy and final visits to this stadium and that. There's even talk of a ceremony at Fenway Park during Jeter's final game. Our turn, so to speak, comes this week. The Yankees visit Baltimore for four games from Friday through Sunday, and the series will mark Jeter's last visit to Camden Yards. And you know how I feel about that? Good riddance. I have no problem with the Yankees doing special things to recognize their superstar at their

• Opinion

Good riddance, Jeter [Commentary]

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'Goodell mishandled this situation from start to finish'

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Reds starter Alfredo Simon reflects on his return to Camden Yards

No matter how well the Orioles do this season, perhaps the most improbable moment of 2014 for those who have followed this club over the past several years occurred in the third inning of the All-Star Game in Minnesota in July -- and it had little to do with the current Orioles.

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After Manny Machado's injury, Orioles rally for 11-3 victory over the Yankees

Third baseman Manny Machado's sprained right knee dampened an otherwise explosive night for the Orioles in an 11-3 rout over the New York Yankees at Camden Yards.

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Manny Machado leaves game with right knee sprain, will be re-evaluated Tuesday

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado took a big swing in the third inning of Monday night's series opener against the New York Yankees at Camden Yards and crumpled to the ground.

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Orioles should give picture of Jeffrey Maier HR to Derek Jeter, Buck Showalter says

Orioles manager Buck Showalter thinks the club's gift to Derek Jeter should be a photo of the home run that Jeter hit in Game 1 of the 1996 American League Championship Series against the Orioles -- the one that 12-year-old Yankees fan Jeffrey Maier reached over the wall to deflect into a game-tying homer.

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Orioles players say addition of Andrew Miller 'just makes us better'

The Orioles' trade with the Boston Red Sox on Thursday that added left-handed reliever Andrew Miller to the bullpen was received with positive reviews in the clubhouse, both for what he does on the mound and what he won't be doing anymore.

• Opinion

JET makes its digital debut [Commentary]

JET magazine, the pocket-sized source of news about blacks since 1951, has bowed to the ages and gone digital with a new app. But its debut digital issue this month makes clear that JET is no longer the magazine for anyone who claims to be at least middle-aged.

• Opinion

JET makes its digital debut [Commentary]

• Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Coffee Companion (7/16): Orioles hitless in Jeter's final All-Star Game

Adam Jones and Nelson Cruz were 0-for-2 in the All-Star Game last night.

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Despite fans' criticism, Orioles' Adam Jones once again having All-Star year

There's a distinct dichotomy that surrounds Orioles center fielder Adam Jones in Baltimore. He is the club's most consistent performer and surely one of its most ardent community ambassadors. And yet he also receives the most criticism from fans for his play.

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Yankees rookie deadens Orioles bats

Playing before another split and soldout crowd at Camden Yards — this sellout, the seventh here this year, was announced at 46,667 — the Orioles were shut out for the seventh time this season and first since June 13 against Toronto.

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Orioles thoughts and observations: pitching vs. Yankees, 2012 comparisons and Showalter's retort

Make no mistake: These aren¿t the Bronx Bombers of old.

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Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez remains in control through eight strong innings

Miguel Gonzalez had gone 31 starts between consecutive eight-inning outings until the Orioles¿ 3-2, walk-off win in 10 innings Friday night at Camden Yards.

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Nick Hundley hits walk-off single as Orioles open Yankees series with 3-2 win in 10 innings

• Opinion

Why I can't be both a scientist and a liberal [Commentary]

Economists should be bound by facts and reason. I simply can't embrace liberal positions on the minimum wage, climate change and gender discrimination, and call myself a scientist.

• Sports

Nelson Cruz, Matt Wieters still lead their positions in All-Star voting

Designated hitter Nelson Cruz and injured catcher Matt Wieters still lead their respective positions in American League All-Star Game voting, according to fan voting results released by Major League Baseball on Monday afternoon.

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O's fall to Rays

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Nelson Cruz, Matt Wieters still lead in American League All-Star voting

Designated hitter Nelson Cruz and catcher Matt Wieters remain the leading American League vote-getters at their respective positions in All-Star Game fan balloting released Monday night.

• Baltimore City Paper

Post travel story reminds us why we hate DC

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Nelson Cruz passes David Ortiz for lead at DH in AL All-Star voting

Orioles designated hitter Nelson Cruz has passed David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox as the top All-Star Game vote-getter at his position in the American League, according to results released Monday by Major League Baseball.

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Matt Wieters leads AL catchers in All-Star voting; Nelson Cruz second at DH

The Orioles' Matt Wieters is leading all catchers in All-Star voting despite being hurt.

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Orioles thoughts and observations on Jonathan Schoop, David Lough and Brian Matusz

Orioles third baseman Jonathan Schoop knows he will have his share of growing pains at the major league level, but as he struggled through the first five games of the season, one of his teammates noticed that something was amiss with the 22-year-old.

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Orioles squeeze out 5-4 win over the Yankees to win first series of the season

The Orioles won their first series of this young season, taking two out of three games with a 5-4 win at Yankee Stadium in front of an announced crowd of 39,412.

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Jimenez struggles again as O's fall to Yankees

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Showalter heaps praise on Jeter

Orioles Gold Glove shortstop Hardy is sidelined by back spasms