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As the Orioles rebuild rolls on behind the scenes, the major league team will be playing with a mandate of competing, and might actually play in a way that past Orioles teams frustrated by not doing.

Manny Machado said all the right things during his introductory news conference at the San Diego Padres spring training camp in Arizone.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter led the Orioles to success as part of a wave taking over the game that emphasize bullpen usage and defense. That the rest of the league caught up and passed them on that front doesn't take away from the success it brought.

The gulf between where the Orioles are now and where they were — when Manny Machado and J.J. Hardy were winning Gold Glove Awards on the left side and Jonathan Schoop was using one of the game’s strongest infield arms at second base — is vast.

This might be the time when other teams fire their managers and general managers, but it's not time for the Orioles to do that. There's too much work that needs to be done.

Manny Machado's diving play in the seventh inning Friday saved the Orioles from a potentially big inning

A roundup of firsts from the Orioles' Opening Day game against the Minnesota Twins.

With so much uncertainty from top to bottom, is this the final ride for the Orioles core group?

The Orioles have used deferred money in their long-term free agent contracts for five offseasons. It was used to entice Alex Cobb this year, and the money saved on present commitments with deferred money was used toward his 2018 salary.

Infield coach Bobby Dickerson is responsible for making sure Manny Machado and Tim Beckham get comfortable with the Orioles' great infield position switch. He's done it before.

Manny Machado won two Gold Gloves and a Platinum Glove at third base, but said shortstop "is where my heart has always been."

Five pieces of fallout that will come from the Orioles decision to make Manny Machado their shortstop in 2018.

Manny Machado will get his wish to play shortstop this season, which will be his last with the Orioles before free agency.

Once again, former Orioles who are hitting the open market aren't finding much of a market for their services.

Will the Orioles learn from the situation they find themselves in with Manny Machado that they should lock up Jonathan Schoop?

The Orioles are closer than ever before to dealing their star third baseman. Meanwhile, the third baseman wants to play shortstop.

The Orioles are becoming more inclined to deal Manny Machado.

The Orioles announced Friday that they've declined the club options for 2018 on left-hander Wade Miley and shortstop J.J. Hardy, sending both to free agency.

The day after the season concluded, seven Orioles players officially became free agents.

While the Orioles are to be commended for transitioning seamlessly to shortstop Tim Beckham from J.J. Hardy, there's perilously little depth behind him and second baseman Jonathan Schoop.

It would appear that Chris Tillman's return is more likely than that of Wade Miley.

The Orioles could take a lesson from the Yankees, who face the Astros in the ALCS

The Orioles' once-vaunted defense, especially on the infield, got worse this season.

J.J. Hardy received a standing ovation in his first at-bat and homered Sunday in what might be his final game at Camden Yards.

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

Orioles shortstop Tim Beckham left Saturday's game with a right hamstring injury that could end his season.

Chris Sale looks like a Cy Young Award winner and Wade Miley looks like Wade Miley.

Buck Showalter was forced to shuffle the Orioles lineup on Wednesday.

The Orioles’ 9-3 loss sent them to their ninth defeat in their past 10 games as they fell to 72-77.

Hard-throwing left-handed pitching prospect Tanner Scott unofficially joined the Orioles on Saturday.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy hasn't played since his return from the DL, but says he's confident he has more baseball ahead of him

Tim Beckham maintains the Orioles' starting shortstop role even as a gracious J.J. Hardy was activated Friday, despite manager Buck Showalter's early assurances that

The Orioles activated shortstop J.J. Hardy and designated lefty Andrew Faulkner for assignment on Friday.

Buck Showalter was emotional talking about the passing of longtime mentor Gene Michael.

Ubaldo Jimenez might have made his final start in an Orioles uniform.

J.J. Hardy is still feeling some soreness in his elbow when he's hitting.

Orioles pregame notes: DJ Stewart wins monthly honors, Castillo still in lineup, no Sanchez for Yankees

Orioles outfielder Craig Gentry hopes to return as quickly as possible to be a pinch runner down the stretch.

Orioles slugger Pedro Álvarez could be a "real shot in the arm" in September, manager Buck Showalter said.

Orioles Jays recap

Dan Duquette continued to search for pitching help right up until deadline for playoff eligibility.

Slugger Pedro Álvarez, an International League All-Star for Triple-A Norfolk, is a candidate to join the Orioles next month.

Orioles closer Zach Britton tested his knee Sunday morning in the bullpen, and Buck Showalter said he needs to get into a game with it now.

The Orioles activated right-hander reliever Miguel Castro from the paternity list

Orioles manager Buck Showalter on loyalty: 'Is it a blind thing or is it something that has merit?'

How will Buck Showalter choose between J.J. Hardy and Tim Beckham?

Manny Machado hit .385 and hit two grand slams over the past week.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy will start a minor league rehab assignment on Monday at Triple-A Norfolk

Brady Anderson won the Orioles 25th Anniversary Home Run Derby

Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander makes his major league debut Friday in his first day on the active roster