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• Sports

With top draft picks signed, Orioles GM Mike Elias turns focus to international signing period

With his top draft picks signed, Orioles general manager Mike Elias looks to build the organization with a strong international signing class.

By Giana Han

Jun 26, 2019

• Maryland

Second annual Allied Softball Dream Games are a big hit at Catonsville High

Second annual Allied Softball Dream Games tournament, featuring teams from Catonsville, Lansdowne, Towson, Dulaney and Hereford, are a big hit at Catonsville High

By Craig Clary

May 8, 2019

• Features

This Maryland corn maze once featured an Orioles design. This season, it's a Nationals fan.

Summers Farm, known for its elaborate corn maze designs, is paying tribute to D.C.'s baseball team this year.

By Sarah Meehan

Oct 2, 2018

• Maryland

Bird Brown: Suffering through a case of World Cup hangover

After a soccer fan’s dream summer, what is one to do now?

• Maryland

Baseball: All-Star Game a hit for first-timers

The 89th MLB All-Star Game took place July 17, 2018 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

• Sports

Defending the Derby is something the commish and the union boss could agree on

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and players association chief Tony Clark did agree on something Tuesday. They both think the All-Star Home Run Derby is alive and well after Bryce Harper's dramatic victory Monday night.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 17, 2018

• Sports

Has MASN dispute affected Baltimore's chances of hosting All-Star Game? Rob Manfred says no

Baseball's commissioner said Tuesday that "I have not made one decision in my entire time as commissioner related to the Baltimore Orioles that was based on whether or not the MASN litigation was ongoing."

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 17, 2018

• Sports

Schmuck: Former Oriole Nick Markakis is a first-time All-Star, and he wouldn't want it any other way

First-time All-Star Nick Markakis has helped lead the Atlanta Braves back into playoff contention and he couldn't be happier.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 16, 2018

• Sports

Q&A with ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian, a Maryland native and Baltimore Sun alum

All of the baseball world will descend beginning this weekend on Washington for the MLB All-Star Game and its corresponding festivities, but for some, it's a home game. Baltimore Sun alum Tim Kurkjian, who is in his 20th season as one of ESPN's MLB analysts, is one of them.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 15, 2018

• Cal Ripken Jr.

At Blue Crab tournament, Ripken brothers continue youth initiative

As part of the Blue Crab week-long experience in Aberdeen, brothers Cal and Billy Ripken helped host and participated in a skills competition, clinic and Q&A at Leidos Field on Wednesday evening.

• Sports

Harper headlines Home Run Derby field at Nationals Park

Nationals slugger Bryce Harper will take on Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

• Sports

Orioles' Machado prefers to be spectator rather than participant in Home Run Derby

Orioles shortstop Manny Machado says he has no plans to participate in this year's derby.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 30, 2018

• Sports

Orioles' Machado, Braves' Markakis continue to lead at their positions in All-Star voting

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.

• Sports

Nationals' Bryce Harper could add star power to Home Run Derby in D.C.

If Bryce Harper makes the National League All-Star team, and he's in good shape to do that with updated results being released Monday, he says he'll participate in the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16.

• Sports

Orioles catch up and fall behind in series-deciding loss to Angels, 5-4

The Orioles played the first series of a 19-game span that includes 16 home games, but not well.

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 20, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Brady Anderson was the favorite in anniversary Home Run Derby, and delivered

Brady Anderson won the Orioles 25th Anniversary Home Run Derby

• Baltimore Orioles

Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday vs. Angels

First pitch, broadcast info, pitching matchups and what to watch tonight against the Angels.

By Josh Land

Aug 19, 2017

• Sports

The 1992 Orioles engage in some trash talk about Saturday's Home Run Derby

The Orioles brought back 20 members of 1992 team for weekend celebration

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 18, 2017

• Sports

Early Orioles notes: Adam Jones gets day off in Seattle series finale; Hardy keeping progressing

Adam Jones has been swinging a hot bat on the road trip, but Orioles manager Buck Showalter wanted to give him a break

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 16, 2017

• Sports

As Schoop, Cruz push for AL RBI crown, Orioles second baseman credits his longtime friend

Nelson Cruz weighs in on Jonathan Schoop, the Orioles' All-Star second baseman who was strongly influenced by the slugger.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 15, 2017

• Home Run Derby

The Week's 10 Best

The best A&E events in Baltimore the week of Aug. 13-19, 2017

By Chris Kaltenbach

Aug 13, 2017

• Sports

Chris Davis, wife Jill host Crush's Homers for Hearts fundraiser at Camden Yards

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis and his wife Jill hosted the first annual Crush's Homers for Hearts fundraiser on Thursday.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 13, 2017

• Sports

Schmuck: All-Star Home Run Derby adds to Aaron Judge's growing legend

Yankees rookie Aaron Judge delivers expected meteor shower in All-Star Home Run Derby

• Business

Under Armour negotiating long-term extension with Yankees' Aaron Judge

Under Armour negotiating long-term extension with breakout baseball star Aaron Judge

By Jeff Barker

Jul 10, 2017

• Sports

So near and yet so far: Camden Yards warehouse an inviting target, just not within striking distance

The iconic structure at Oriole Park at Camden Yards has been struck on the fly by one home run, by Ken Griffey Jr. at the 1993 All-Star Home Run Derby

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 10, 2017

• Sports

Orioles who have participated in the Home Run Derby

Although no Orioles are participating in the Home Run Derby tonight in Miami, they have been well-represented in the past.

• Business

Under Armour has All-Stars Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger in its camp

Under Armour has All-Stars Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger in its camp

By Jeff Barker

Jul 6, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Showalter says Schoop is 'very deserving' of team's lone All-Star selection

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said second baseman Jonathan Schoop is 'very deserving' of being the club's lone All-Star.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 3, 2017

• Sports

Orioles' usual galaxy of All-Star Game hopefuls is fainter this season

After being well represented in the midsummer classic in recent years, the Orioles might not have many All-Stars this season.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 26, 2017

• Maryland

Sports programs touch all the bases, enrolling younger players in Baltimore County

Baseball fever has returned.

The Baltimore Orioles opened their season this week and youth baseball teams for all ages and abilities are getting ready

By Jon Bleiweis

Apr 3, 2017

• Sports

Orioles' Mark Trumbo named Sporting News American League Comeback Player of the Year

Orioles' Mark Trumbo named Sporting News American League Comeback Player of the Year

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 25, 2016

• Opinion

Orioles offense is offensive (and not in a good way)

The real problem with the Baltimore Orioles is the lack of a run-scoring offense

• Steve Smith Sr.

Mark Trumbo didn't win the Home Run Derby, but Steve Smith Sr. did (kind of)

Smith was a celebrity captain in the Triple-A Home Run Derby on Monday.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jul 12, 2016

• Sports

Mark Trumbo will continue Orioles' Home Run Derby streak, and top seed seems fit to win it

The fact that Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo currently leads Major League Baseball in home runs with 26 - along with his penchant for tape-measure blasts -

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 7, 2016

• Sports

Orioles' Mark Trumbo to participate in Home Run Derby

Orioles slugger Mark Trumbo said he will participate in the Home Run Derby as part of next week's All-Star Game festivities in San Diego.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 6, 2016

• Sports

Mark Trumbo wants in on the Home Run Derby

Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo, who was selected to play in the All-Star Game for the second time in his career, said he would be interested in participating in

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 5, 2016

• Sports

Orioles' Jonathan Schoop riding routine to hottest stretch of his young career

Orioles' Jonathan Schoop riding routine to hottest stretch of his young career

By Jon Meoli

Jul 2, 2016

• Sports

Orioles hurlers not on board with idea of a pitchers' Home Run Derby

With so many of the game's top arms stumping for a chance to show that to the world in this year's All-Star Home Run Derby in San Diego, the movement to include them in that showcase of sluggers hasn't exactly swept through the Orioles clubhouse.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 16, 2016

• Sports

Orioles' Mike Wright on his one-day demotion: 'This is where I belong'

Orioles reliever Mike Wright on his one-day demotion, and return to the major leagues.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 4, 2016

• Sports

Remembering Frank Robinson's historic, outside-the-park home run, 50 years later

On May 8, 1966, in his 19th game as an Oriole, Robinson had done the unthinkable, becoming the first (and only) player to hit a home run out of the ballpark.

By Mike Klingaman

May 6, 2016

• Business

Under Armour signs reigning MVP Bryce Harper to multi-year extension

Under Armour signs reigning MVP Bryce Harper to multi-year extension

• Yovani Gallardo

What they're saying about Orioles, Yovani Gallardo and Dexter Fowler

Now that the Orioles have officially signed veteran pitcher Yovani Gallardo to a restructured two-year deal and have agreed to terms with outfielder Dexter Fowler (pending a physical), the reaction to the club's latest February free-agent blitz has been varied.

By Josh Land

Feb 25, 2016

• Major League Baseball

When Griffey, Piazza crossed paths in Baltimore 23 years ago

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were among baseball¿s top sluggers who came to year-old Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the Home Run Derby during the All-Star Game festivities in 1993.

By Sean Welsh

Jan 7, 2016

• Business

Broken bats, used baseballs — Orioles' store sells it all

The Orioles' new 'authentics' store ends first season with several hundered thousand dollars in sales, including baseballs, broken bats and even jerseys off the players' backs.

By Jeff Barker

Sep 28, 2015

• Harford

Mexico, Japan close Sunday's series play with wins

Sunday's pool play in the 2015 Cal Ripken 12U/Major 70 World Series was wrapped up in the evening by the series' most successful international teams over the past several years. Mexico and Japan played and won in back-to-back games at Cal Sr.' Yard.

By Randy McRoberts

Jul 26, 2015

• Sports

Orioles notebook: All-Stars had classic experience in Cincinnati

Orioles reliever Darren O'Day didn't pitch in Tuesday's All Star Game, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have an on-field moment worth crowing about. "I robbed a home run at the wall in batting practice," said O'Day, who said he shagged a would-be homer by Los Angeles Angels outfielder Albert Pujols. "That was one of my goals."

By Dan Connolly

Jul 17, 2015

• Harford

Major League Baseball commissioner scheduled to attend Cal Ripken World Series

The nine-day 2015 Cal Ripken World Series kicks off July 24, bringing youth baseball players from throughout the U.S. and the world to Harford County, along with well-known figures such as Maryland's First Lady Yumi Hogan and Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.

By David Anderson

Jul 16, 2015

• Opinion

Why not?

Orioles enter second half of the baseball season with a lot of uncertainty — just like their hometown

• Sports

Orioles prospect Dariel Alvarez wins Triple-A Home Run Derby

Triple-A Norfolk outfielder Dariel Alvarez won the Triple-A All-Star Game Home Run Derby on Monday night in Omaha, Neb., beating Diamondbacks prospect Peter O'Brien in the final round.

• Sports

It's about time MLB changed the Home Run Derby format

It's about time MLB changed the Home Run Derby format

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 13, 2015