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Asher Wojciechowski will be the Orioles' 14th starting pitcher in 2019. Here's how the others have fared.

When Asher Wojciechowski takes the mound Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, he will become the Orioles’ 14th starting pitcher this season.

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Orioles' Anthony Santander hits the 100th Eutaw Street home run at Camden Yards

In the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians on June 29, Anthony Santander hit the 100th home run to Eutaw Street.

By Giana Han

Jun 29, 2019

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Orioles navigate draft signing bonus pool with room to make more maneuvers

After signing every pick from the first 10 rounds, the Orioles saved about $345,300 of their $13.8 million bonus pool to use toward their unsigned draftees.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 27, 2019

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Orioles' selection of Gunnar Henderson made his little brother's pajamas a perfect fit

The Orioles introduced second-round pick Gunnar Henderson on Wednesday, having him field grounders at shortstop and participate in batting practice.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 26, 2019

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Amid overhaul, Orioles' attendance nearly as bad as their record. But team says it has a plan to win back fans, too.

The Orioles' average announced attendance represents an 18% drop over the same period last year. But the club is trying to build it back up in time.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 26, 2019

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Analysis: 2019 MLB All-Star rosters could be youngest ever

An Associated Press analysis found that this year's All-Star starting lineups could be the youngest in major league history.

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Dylan Bundy solid again, but Red Sox ace Chris Sale is too much for Orioles in 7-2 Boston win

Dylan Bundy traded shutout innings with Chris Sale until the Red Sox caught up to him in the sixth inning. Red Sox defeated the Orioles, 7-2, at Camden Yards.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 15, 2019

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Orioles' Dylan Bundy reflects on changes to his pitch mix: 'You have to see it to believe it'

Since the beginning of May, Orioles pitcher Dylan Bundy rediscovered his form and pitched as well as at any point in the past year.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 15, 2019

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Andrew Cashner’s blister leaves Orioles with unknown starter for series opener vs. Red Sox

With a blister on Andrew Cashner’s right middle finger forcing the Orioles to postpone his upcoming start, they will have a spot starter Friday.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 14, 2019

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Orioles’ Mark Trumbo feels soreness in surgically repaired right knee, out 7-10 days

The Orioles' Mark Trumbo felt soreness in his surgically repaired right knee Wednesday and received a platelet-rich plasma injection Thursday.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 13, 2019

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Orioles 'not looking to part' with Trey Mancini, but GM Mike Elias says club is 'open to anything'

Orioles executive vice president Mike Elias said Tuesday that he's "not looking to part with" Trey Mancini in a trade, but the Orioles are "open to anything".

By Jon Meoli

Jun 11, 2019

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Orioles acquire RHP Tom Eshelman from Phillies for international bonus slots

The Orioles acquired right-handed pitcher Tom Eshelman in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies for international bonus slots. He will join Triple-A Norfolk.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 10, 2019

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Yordan Alvarez's first major league homer sinks Orioles in 4-0 loss to Astros

Making his major league debut, Yordan Alvarez slugged a two-run home run to break a scoreless tie in the Astros’ 4-0 victory over the Orioles.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 9, 2019

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Orioles on deck: Lineups, pitching matchup and how to watch Sunday's game vs. Astros

Lineups, pitching matchup and how to watch Sunday's Orioles game vs. Astros

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In Orioles’ 65th game, manager Brandon Hyde reuses lineup for first time

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde wrote out 64 different batting orders through 64 games before repeating Saturday's lineup for Sunday's finale with Houston.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 9, 2019

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Anthony Santander robs a home run, then Richie Martin hits one to propel Orioles to 4-1 win over Astros

Anthony Santander robbed a home run, then Richie Martin hit one to provide insurance in the Orioles' 4-1 victory to even their series with the Astros.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 8, 2019

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Orioles' Evan Phillips adjusting to back-and-forth saga from Triple-A

Evan Phillips got his fourth call-up to the Orioles on Saturday with the team needing an extra bullpen arm after Friday’s 11-inning loss to the Astros.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 8, 2019

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Orioles on deck: Lineups, pitching matchup and how to watch Saturday's game vs. Astros

Pitching matchup and how to watch Saturday's game vs. Astros

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Orioles battle AL-best Astros for 11 innings, but fall 4-3 on 'do-or-die play' at plate

Robinson Chirinos’ 11th-inning walk-off double sealed the Orioles' fate in a series-opening 4-3 defeat to the Houston Astros.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 8, 2019

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Adley Rutschman might get break from catching after signing with Orioles, GM Mike Elias says

Once No. 1 pick Adley Rutschman signs with the Orioles, general manager Mike Elias expects to meet with him to discuss the plan for his summer workload.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 7, 2019

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With Orioles in Houston, GM Mike Elias reflects on Astros tenure: ‘I learned patience’

For the first time since Mike Elias became the Orioles’ executive vice president/general manager in November, his new team faces the Astros.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 7, 2019

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Orioles on deck: Pitching matchup and how to watch Friday's game vs. Astros

Here's what you need to know before the Orioles' road game Friday night against the Houston Astros

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Wrapping Orioles' first draft under new regime: 'We were exposed to information we just didn’t have previously'

The Orioles’ new front-office regime for the first time completed half of its drafting-and-develop backbone Wednesday by finishing its first MLB draft.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 6, 2019

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Orioles' productive first day of MLB draft shows club drafted its most dire need: talent

Analysis of the Orioles' first day of the Major League Baseball draft.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 4, 2019

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Orioles reset: Hot-hitting Renato Núñez returns to Texas in week full of homecomings

Designated hitter Renato Núñez is one of several Orioles who will get to return to their old stomping grounds in this week's road trip through Texas.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 3, 2019

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With short turnaround from hire to draft, Orioles' new front office ready for No. 1 overall pick

Shortly after 7 p.m. Monday, Mike Elias will make the selection that will rank among the most important decisions in his tenure as Orioles GM.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 3, 2019

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Recent Orioles drafts didn't leave cupboard bare, could deliver early impact for new regime

The Orioles' recent drafts have stocked the franchise with some promising players who fit Mike Elias' draft-and-development formula.

By Jon Meoli

May 31, 2019

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GM Mike Elias brings a history of 'extreme' highs and lows to his first draft with the Orioles

Examining Orioles GM Mike Elias' draft picks with the Houston Astros.

By Jon Meoli

May 30, 2019

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‘It’s not a 100% shot’: Orioles and GM Mike Elias enter MLB draft aware of pressures of picking first

Whoever the Orioles take with the first pick of the MLB draft on Monday will go in a spot that has a history of success, but then the failures stand out more.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 29, 2019

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Orioles GM Mike Elias evaluates Brandon Hyde, AL-worst record as team nears 50-game mark

Orioles general manager Mike Elias said there are positives to pull from a team with the worst record in the American League, including manager Brandon Hyde.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 22, 2019

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One year into his major league career, Orioles’ David Hess seeks to develop consistency

Orioles right-hander David Hess made his major league debut in the opening game a rain-prompted doubleheader and will do the same Wednesday.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 15, 2019

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Orioles pitching prospect Michael Baumann exemplifying new strikeout prowess in farm system

Michael Baumann is the reigning Carolina League pitcher of the week.

By Jon Meoli

May 8, 2019

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Pitcher Dan Straily joins Orioles with opportunity to start, familiarity with coaching staff

Right-hander Dan Straily signed with the Orioles because the organization was one of the few that gave him the opportunity to be a starting pitcher. He also had plenty of familiarity with the coaching staff.

By Nathan Ruiz

Apr 6, 2019

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Brandon Hyde seeing early benefits in Orioles’ defensive versatility

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is seeing the benefit of his team's defensive versatility in Baltimore's 4-2 start.

By Nathan Ruiz

Apr 4, 2019

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For Orioles' John Means, a lot of work went into the changeup that tore through the Yankees

Orioles left-hander John Means built up his arm strength at a pitching facility this offseason, and honed the changeup that baffled the New York Yankees both there and with new Orioles "changeup guru" Chris Holt.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 1, 2019

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Orioles home opener: If you lost interest in the team last year, here's what you need to know for 2019

With the Orioles' 2019 season beginning with Thursday's Opening Day game against the Yankees, here's a look at what fans need to know for the upcoming season.

By Nathan Ruiz

Mar 28, 2019

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How should Orioles fans judge 2019? By examining the progress of these five young players

These are the five players fans should watch closely in 2019.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 27, 2019

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Five young Orioles to judge 2019 by: Right-hander David Hess

In lieu of counting major league wins, this week, we’re counting down five players whose performance in the majors this year can go a long way toward judging the first year of the Mike Elias-Brandon Hyde era of Orioles baseball. The fourth on that list is right-hander David Hess.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 21, 2019

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Schmuck: No matter how many games the Orioles lose, this season is still important to Baltimore

The Orioles are trying to lift themselves from the ashes of their historically bad 2018 season, and — win or lose — they can lift up their troubled city if their effort sends the right message to the fans.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 21, 2019

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Yankees guest instructor Lee Mazzilli, former Orioles manager, struck by ball in batting practice

New York Yankees guest instructor Lee Mazzilli was struck in the head by a ball in batting practice Wednesday and taken to a local hospital.

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Rebuilding crew: How the Orioles united Mike Elias, Brandon Hyde and Sig Mejdal to make over club

The Orioles looked to recent champions in Houston and Chicago to assemble the trio of general manager Mike Elias, manager Brandon Hyde and assistant general manager for analytics Sig Mejdal to take the team in a new direction

By Jon Meoli

Mar 20, 2019

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Orioles' Rio Ruiz sizing up roster chances while pledging to finish spring strong; game rained out

Orioles third baseman Rio Ruiz has opened eyes at camp, but could find himself left off the Opening Day roster in favor of Renato Núñez for factors out of his control.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 19, 2019

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For Orioles, keeping top prospects like Austin Hays in minors is clearest sign yet that development trumps winning

In sending Austin Hays out of major league camp despite his standout spring performance, the Orioles made the clearest indicator yet that even fielding the best or most exciting major league team possible won't get in the way of the player development plans they're putting in place.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 17, 2019

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Schmuck: New attitude at Orioles spring training not an indictment of the old one

New Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has installed a more upbeat attitude at spring training, but it's not because Buck Showalter's approach was the wrong one.

By Peter Schmuck

Feb 24, 2019

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New Orioles GM Mike Elias making positive first impression in early interactions with players

New executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias bantered with relievers Mychal Givens and Richard Bleier for long after their teammates left, an exchange that in Bleier's mind is a vital piece to helping the Orioles' long, daunting road back to winning begin smoothly.

By Jon Meoli

Feb 21, 2019

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Orioles' Jonathan Villar likely slotted at second base after arrival of Alcides Escobar

Versatile infielder Jonathan Villar played both shortstop and second base after the Orioles acquired him last summer. He probably will be slotted at second now that former All-Star shortstop Alcides Escobar is in camp.

By Peter Schmuck

Feb 21, 2019

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Behind pitchers in Orioles bullpen, high-speed cameras becoming a welcome fixture

New Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said the new technological setup behind his pitchers over the first few days of throwing has been a source of great interest to the pitching staff.

By Jon Meoli

Feb 16, 2019

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Everything in Orioles camp is about optimism. What happens when your first bullpen doesn't go well?

Orioles left-hander Chris Lee had a rough first bullpen. How do you manage that in the first week of a camp built on optimism?

By Jon Meoli

Feb 15, 2019

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Five Orioles storylines to watch as pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Tuesday

From the young outfielders to trade chips, here are five storylines to watch entering the first spring training of the Orioles' modern era.

By Jon Meoli

Feb 12, 2019

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The Orioles traded for pitchers who improved based on analytics last year. Now they have to give them those tools again.

Pitching development has barreled forward in recent years, with data-tracking systems, speed cameras and reams of information helping teams refine and advance the arsenals of their young arms. Now the Orioles hope to join the revolution.

By Jon Meoli

Feb 9, 2019