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A review overturned his hit-by-pitch. Then the Orioles' Stevie Wilkerson hit his first home run.

A review reversed umpire Chad Fairchild’s assertion that a down-and-in slider from White Sox right-hander Ervin Santana had plunked Orioles right fielder Stevie Wilkerson. It took only three pitches for Wilkerson to make Santana wish it had, hitting his first major league home run.

By Nathan Ruiz

Apr 25, 2019

• Baltimore Orioles

Orioles on deck: What to watch Wednesday afternoon vs. Twins

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

By Josh Land

May 24, 2017

• Sports

Orioles' Dylan Bundy bounces back, but despite being better, he's bested by Twins

Dylan Bundy was the tough-luck loser in the Orioles’ 2-0 loss to the Twins at Camden Yards.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 23, 2017

• Sports

Orioles are two-hit, 2-0, by Twins' Ervin Santana, a free agent they passed on in 2014

The guy who tied the Orioles lineup in knots Tuesday night could have just as easily been pitching for the O’s.

By Peter Schmuck

May 23, 2017

• Baseball

Orioles on deck: What to watch Tuesday vs. Twins, plus pregame roster moves

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

By Josh Land

May 23, 2017

• Sports

Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard enjoys memorable major league debut

In the days leading up to the Orioles' season opener Monday, manager Buck Showalter considered several different lineups. He polled everyone around him — coaches, players, reporters — before narrowing his Opening Day lineup cards down to three. Rookie Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard was on each one, but Showalter didn't know where to hit him. He strongly considered placing him in the leadoff spot and also the thought about hitting him in the No. 2 hole, but ultimately decided to bat Rickard

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 4, 2016

• Sports

Schmuck: Gloomy Opening Day gives way to uplifting Opening Night for Orioles

It was a crappy day that could easily have turned into a crappy night, which would have been no way to open a new baseball season. Instead, the Orioles waited out two rain delays, overcame the disruption of their pitching staff and celebrated a sudden-death victory over the Minnesota Twins with something else that was not supposed to happen on Opening Day at Oriole Park.

By Peter Schmuck

Apr 4, 2016

• Sports

Before rain resumed, Joey Rickard's first hit highlights early Orioles firsts

In between rain delays at Camden Yards, Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard got his first career major league hit.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 4, 2016

• Sports

Opening Day guide: Schedule, weather, food and more

With the Orioles set to begin their 2016 season today, here's what you need to know about Opening Day.

• Sports

Ubaldo Jimenez shows more progress in Wednesday's win over Twins

Ubaldo Jimenez made his fourth start Wednesday, and the embattled right-hander accomplished something no other Orioles pitcher has done this spring.

By Dan Connolly

Mar 18, 2015

• Sports

Everth Cabrera making first spring start in center field against Phillies

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said earlier this spring that infielder Everth Cabrera would likely see time in the outfield this spring, and Cabrera will make his first Grapefruit League start this afternoon, starting in center field and leading off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 16, 2015

• Sports

Orioles' winning ways mean losing the 'out-opportunity' game

The Orioles roster is close enough to being set that potential free agents may look for opportunity elsewhere.

By Dan Connolly

Nov 21, 2014

• Sports

Orioles RHP Ubaldo Jimenez roughed up in second spring outing

Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez's second spring training start didn't go nearly as well as his first.

• Sports

Brock Huntzinger reassigned to minor league camp and other notes

The Orioles reassigned right-hander Brock Huntzinger to minor league camp before Wednesday's game, giving the Orioles 49 players now in big league camp.

• Sports Analysis

End of Ervin Santana saga should be beginning for the Orioles

Now that the Ervin Santana derby is over and the Orioles still have the money they reportedly offered him, it's fair to point out that $13 million would probably knock out the first year of a contract extension for Silver Slugger shortstop J.J. Hardy.

• Sports

Free-agent RHP Ervin Santana agrees to one-year deal with Atlanta Braves

After being courted heavily by the Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays recently, Ervin Santana has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, the club announced Wednesday.

• Sports

Orioles haven't budged from initial one-year deal as Ervin Santana decision looms

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ The race for free-agent right-hander Ervin Santana appears to be nearing an end and the Orioles remain in the fold for the top starting pitcher still available on the market.

• Sports

Orioles' Zach Britton blocking out distractions as he continues to put together a strong spring

Zach Britton can't control whether the Orioles add another starting pitcher to an already crowded rotation mix. All he can do is force his way into the discussion with a strong spring.

• Orioles

With several recent pitching additions, Orioles rotation still evolving

Club remains among finalists, along with Toronto Blue Jays, for free-agent right-hander Ervin Santana

• Maryland

Orioles having great spring

• Sports

Dan Duquette talks about the rumors involving Ervin Santana and the Orioles

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette gave few clues Sunday morning on how involved the club is in acquiring free-agent starting pitcher Ervin Santana, but indicated that the team's priority now is looking at its existing staff.

• Sports Analysis

Orioles right-hander Bud Norris knows the score amid pitching rumors

Orioles right-hander Bud Norris knows what's going on around him. He knows that the club has been in talks with free-agent pitcher Ervin Santana. And he already knew what it was like to pitch with trade speculation swirling around him.

• Maryland

Orioles: Norris shines against Boston

• Sports

Orioles and Blue Jays are finalists for Ervin Santana

The Orioles remained in negotiations with free-agent pitcher Ervin Santana on Saturday and -- along with the division rival Toronto Blue Jays -- appear to be among the two finalists to land the 31-year-old right-hander.

• Sports

Miguel Gonzalez 'sore,' but OK after being hit by comebacker

Miguel Gonzalez says his left leg is fine.

• Sports

Orioles discussed Ervin Santana on Saturday

The Orioles are considered one of the teams still in on pitcher Ervin Santana

• Sports

How interested are the Orioles in pitcher Ervin Santana?

The Orioles haven't given up on signing Ervin Santana, but there hasn't been much dialogue in the past couple days.

• Sports

Orioles right-hander Edgmer Escalona out three weeks with shoulder inflammation

The Orioles are shelving right-hander Edgmer Escalona for the next three weeks because of inflammation in his right shoulder.

• Sports

Players union chief Tony Clark concerned about qualifying offer process

Players union chief Tony Clark concerned about qualifying offer process

• Sports

Orioles agree to terms with free-agent outfielder Nelson Cruz on one-year deal

The Orioles continued their spring training spending spree on Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Nelson Cruz, according to an industry source. The deal, which is pending a physical, is worth $8 million with $750,000 in incentives.

• Orioles

Orioles stilll pursuing free agents Kendrys Morales, Ervin Santana, sources say

The ink has only just dried on the Orioles' monumental four-year deal with starter Ubaldo Jimenez, but the club remains interested in acquiring at least one other big-ticket free agent.

• Sports

Orioles' interest in Kendrys Morales intensifying since Ubaldo Jimenez signing, source says

The Orioles are more willing to pursue Kendrys Morales now that they have already surrendered a first-rounder.

• Sports

Orioles remain interested in free-agent pitcher Ervin Santana

The Orioles have had dialogue with Ervin Santana's representatives as recently as Thursday, according to an industry source.

• Sports

How did draft pick compensation affect Orioles' deal with Ubaldo Jimenez?

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ Even though the Orioles handed out a historic four-year, $48-million deal to right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, the club believes it has gotten a deal given the money being handed out on the free-agent market.

• Sports

Orioles agree to three-year deal with South Korean RHP Suk-min Yoon

On the eve of the first workout for pitchers and catchers this spring, the Orioles once again traveled an international route Thursday in an attempt to improve their pitching staff, agreeing to terms with South Korean right-handed pitcher Suk-min Yoon on a three-year deal, according to an industry source.

• Sports

Answering questions from Twitter about the Orioles

The Orioles interest in Ervin Santana has increased as they still seek a starting pitcher.

• Sports

Orioles must choose to buy top remaining starter or fill spot from within

The Orioles shouldn't buy a lower-tier starter; put that money into a top pitcher or Kendrys Morales

• Sports

Now that Orioles failed to sign Bronson Arroyo, what's next in their free-agent search?

• Orioles

Orioles head into FanFest with 'work to do,' and with excitement yet to build

Even after a winning season in 2013, the club heads into Saturday's FanFest lacking much of the giddiness that permeated last year.

• Sports

Orioles definitely interested if Burnett is pitching in 2014

A reports says A.J. Burnett will pitch in 2014; consider the Orioles interested in the Monkton resident.

• Sports

Orioles have been in recent contact with several veteran starters

The Orioles are continuing their dialogue with Ervin Santana, Bronson Arroyo and Ubaldo Jimenez.

• Sports

Can any of the available free agents save the Orioles' offseason?

The Orioles' offseason is waning and there are still some quality free agents available.

• Sports

Where does the Orioles' offseason go from here?

The Orioles' shopping list hasn't changed much in recent weeks, and executive vice president Dan Duquette said Friday that the priority remains pitching.

• Sports

What should the Orioles' top offseason priority be right now?

Christmas may be over, but the Orioles still have plenty of items left on their offseason shopping list.

• Sports

MLB general managers and owners meetings start today in Orlando, Fla.

This year¿s Major League Baseball general managers and owners meetings open today in Orlando, Fla., where the industry comes together to discuss the game and set the foundation for the offseason and next month¿s MLB winter meetings, which are also in Orlando this year.

• Sports

Orioles notes and observations (free-agent free-for-all, qualifying offers, Chris Jones, Chris Davis)

The Orioles haven't negotiated with any of their seven free agents yet as the exclusive signing period ended. But that's not too surprising.

• Sports

O's Dan Duquette has slightly softened stance on giving up draft picks

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette was fairly adamant last offseason that he would not sign a free agent that would require his club to give up its first-round draft pick.

• Orioles

Orioles seek more consistent starting pitching, better run production

An argument could be made that the Orioles fielded a club this season with more stability — and talent — than the one that won 93 games and advanced to the American League Division Series in 2012.

• Orioles

Royals score winning run in the ninth to beat the Orioles 4-3

Just five outs away from gaining a game on the Boston Red Sox and pulling within 2 ½ games of the American League East lead, the Orioles saw their lead quickly disappear into the Kansas City night.

• Sports

Orioles to option Danny Valencia to Triple-A Norfolk to make space for Francisco Rodriguez

The Orioles are optioning designated hitter Danny Valencia to Triple-A Norfolk to make 25-man roster space for trade acquisition Francisco Rodriguez.