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Why is Kevin Spacey in Baltimore while awaiting court appearance on assault charges?

As his Jan. 7 court date looms ever closer, Kevin Spacey has been sighted out and about in Baltimore. His relationship with the city extends as far back as 2012.

By Hallie Miller

Jan 3, 2019

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Buck Showalter was ahead of the game early in Orioles tenure, before the rest of baseball caught up

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.

By Jon Meoli

Oct 4, 2018

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Orioles reliever Mychal Givens is building confidence, finishing the season strong

While Mychal Givens has had his struggles, he’s now pitching his best in September as the season winds down.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 24, 2018

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Bundy allows three homers in Orioles' 10-7 loss to Angels, club's 14th defeat in 17 games

Dylan Bundy was great in his first five starts this season, but not so much in his past two.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 3, 2018

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Schmuck: If Orioles' recent history is our guide, winter meetings will be a snoozefest

Orioles baseball operations chief Dan Duquette is not known for doing anything decisive during the winter meetings, but this might be the year he needs to have a sense of urgency.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 10, 2017

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Upcoming nontender deadline will offer Orioles more offseason options

Another important offseason deadline will approach at the end of this week as teams must tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players by Friday at 8 p.m., otherwise making them free agents. Last year, the Orioles signed catcher Welington Castillo after he was nontendered.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 28, 2017

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Orioles have much to consider in determining how to approach trade deadline

Outside of on-field performance, the Orioles have plenty to weigh in determining a course at the July 31 trade deadline

By Jon Meoli

Jul 22, 2017

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Schmuck: Dismantling core of bullpen with rotation in disarray would leave Orioles in pitch-dark

Tearing down the club's solid relief corps in an effort to rebuild would create a whole new set of pitching problems.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 19, 2017

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Orioles finding out quickly that replacing Zach Britton is no easy task

Orioles finding out quickly that replacing Zach Britton is no easy task

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 11, 2017

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As teams begin to empty pockets on relievers, Duquette determined to keep Orioles bullpen intact

Winter Meetings: As teams begin to empty pockets on relievers, Duquette determined to keep Orioles bullpen intact

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 5, 2016

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Orioles face difficult decisions with looming nontender deadline

Orioles face difficult decisions with looming non-tender deadline

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 28, 2016

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Orioles' Zach Britton named Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year

Orioles' Zach Britton wins the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year award

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 29, 2016

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Taking a look at the Orioles' pitching coach search

Taking a look at the Orioles' pitching coach search

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 28, 2016

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Starting to look at the Orioles offseason

Now that we've had some time to move on from the sting of the loss in the wild card game -- just remember the Red Sox won just as many games in the postseason

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Five questions facing the Orioles this offseason

Will the Orioles re-sign Matt Wieters? Will they let Mark Trumbo walk? Those questions and more heading into the offseason.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 5, 2016

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Orioles closer Zach Britton rises only after he embraced the sinker

Britton was one of the top closers in baseball last year. He struggled as a starter early in his career, but embraced his sinker for success.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 5, 2016

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Orioles physicals, and issues arising in them, have little historic downside

While the Orioles wait for more tests on pitcher Yovani Gallardo, their history with contracts and physicals is being drudged up.

By Jon Meoli

Feb 24, 2016

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Orioles select outfielder Joey Rickard in Rule 5 draft

The Orioles selected outfielder Joey Rickard in the Rule 5 draft on the last day of baseball's winter meetings.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 10, 2015

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Darren O'Day was holding all the cards, so the Orioles had to fold

Darren O'Day was the best reliever on the free agent market and the Orioles could not afford to create a hole in their bullpen.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 6, 2015

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Orioles make Darren O'Day 'competitive' offer; his decision could come soon

Orioles free-agent reliever Darren O'Day is weighing offers and could make a decision before next week.

By Dan Connolly

Dec 1, 2015

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Jordan Zimmermann's contract makes it even more likely Wei-Yin Chen leaves Orioles

Jordan Zimmermann's contract shows just how costly good starting pitchers will be this offseason.

By Dan Connolly

Dec 1, 2015

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Orioles' interest in Yovani Gallardo, Bud Norris' new home and the return of L.J. Hoes

Here¿s hoping that everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving today, one full of turkey and pumpkin pie. And in the Thanksgiving spirit, here¿s an extra helping of Orioles thoughts and observations.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 26, 2015

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Zach Britton getting extended with Orioles short in bullpen

After throwing more pitches than he has all season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners, Orioles closer Zach Britton's arm was heavily wrapped in ice. Britton threw a season-high 36 pitches in recording a five-out save against the Mariners — an outing that was extended because of a rare J.J. Hardy error and a Caleb Joseph passed ball on a strikeout that would have ended the game but instead yielded an unearned run.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 11, 2015

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Matt Wieters homers in 11th as Orioles walk off with win over Braves

The Orioles beat the Braves, 2-1, on a walk-off home run by Matt Wieters in the bottom of the 11th on Monday.

By Dan Connolly

Jul 27, 2015

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Stiff back keeps Wieters out of lineup

Matt Wieters was out of the starting lineup for the first time since the All-Star Break in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Rays after complaining of back stiffness following Saturday's game against Tampa Bay.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 26, 2015

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As familiar doubts about the Orioles return, so do the reasons for optimism

It's time to jump in the Hot Tub Time Machine and go back exactly one year for a little spring training perspective.

By Peter Schmuck

Feb 14, 2015

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Orioles closer Zach Britton looking to build on first year as full-time reliever

The Orioles avoided arbitration with closer Zach Britton, agreeing to terms Wednesday on a $3.2-million deal for 2015 with an additional $500,000 in performance and award bonuses.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 5, 2015

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Orioles looking for a lefty, but don't expect them to join high-priced reliever trend

Teams are spending big money on relievers, but given the Orioles' model, don't expect them to sink significant payroll into the bullpen.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 9, 2014

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Nick Markakis' departure from Orioles hard to digest for several reasons

Orioles fans still are undoubtedly reeling this morning from Wednesday's news that the team's longest-tenured player, right fielder Nick Markakis, is leaving Baltimore after agreeing to terms on a four-year, $44 million deal with the Atlanta Braves.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 4, 2014

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Former Orioles closer Jim Johnson signs one-year major league deal with Braves

Exactly one year after the Orioles traded Jim Johnson to the Oakland Athletics, the first step in what became a nightmare 12 months for the former closer, he has found a home for 2015.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 3, 2014

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Orioles tender contracts to all 11 arbitration-eligible players

As expected, the Orioles offered contracts to their 11 arbitration-eligible players before Tuesday night's tender deadline.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 2, 2014

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Thanks to Dave Wallace and Dom Chiti, Orioles' pitching now a strength

In the first year under pitching coach Dave Wallace and bullpen coach Dom Chiti, the Orioles posted a 3.43 ERA this season. That was the third-best mark in the American League in 2014 and the club's best since a 3.28 ERA on the way to the World Series in 1979.

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Analyzing the Orioles' two trades Saturday

Here's a look at the Orioles' acquisition of Alejandro De Aza and Kelly Johnson, amongo thers.

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Orioles add Kelly Johnson and Michael Almanzar from Boston

Orioles trade for Kelly Johnson and minor leaguer Michael Almanzar in secind trade of night

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Orioles and White Sox both traded away closers, but only one worked out

The beating the Orioles put on the Chicago White Sox bullpen last night -- five runs in the eighth inning off three relievers with ERAs over five -- was born of the same offseason strategy that the Orioles took with their bullpen.

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After working out for Orioles on Monday, Jim Johnson signs with Detroit Tigers

After working out for the Orioles at the club¿s spring training complex Monday, former closer Jim Johnson has signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers.

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Orioles-Nationals rivalry and other thoughts from Monday night's game in D.C.

Orioles and Nationals played their final game of the regular season Monday and teh fams were into it.

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Orioles still interested in Jim Johnson after 10-minute side session in Florida

The Orioles remain interested in bringing back former closer Jim Johnson on a minor league deal after the right-hander threw in front of minor league pitching rehab coordinator Scott McGregor on Monday.

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Former closer Jim Johnson to work out for Orioles on Monday in Sarasota, Fla.

The free agent reliever will thorw a side session for the Orioles Monday in Sarasota

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Why the Orioles want to bring back old players like Joe Saunders

The Orioles already have signed Joe Saunders to a minor league deal. Could Jim Johnson and Brian Roberts be next?

• Sports Analysis

In Baltimore, waiting for Jim Johnson

The Oakland Athletics released former Orioles closer Jim Johnson on Friday, which means that any club will be able to sign him at just the prorated portion of the minimum major league salary soon.

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Orioles sign Joe Saunders to minor league deal

Orioles sign lefty Joe Saunders to minor league deal and he will report to Norfolk Monday.

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Coffee Companion (7/30): Machado walks off in 12th

Manny Machado hit a 12th-inning walkoff home run to top the Angels last night.

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Dan Duquette declines to comment on whether Orioles have interest in Jim Johnson

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette would not comment on whether the club had any interest in reuniting with former closer Jim Johnson, whom Duquette traded to the Oakland Athletics in December.

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Ray Rice reception supportive, but not excessive

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Orioles' Ubaldo Jimenez scheduled to begin minor league rehabilitation assignment next week

Since Jimenez last pitched July 5 in Boston, he likely will need at least two rehab starts before he can come off the disabled list.

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Coffee Companion (7/24): Ray Rice suspension loomed large over first day of camp

Ray Rice's two game suspension for his domestic violence arrest with his wife loomed large over training camp Thursday.

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With Jim Johnson's tenure in Oakland likely over, it's unclear if Orioles will pursue him

Jim Johnson's beleaguered tenure with the Oakland Athletics looks like it may have come to a close.

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How the Orioles fared through 100 games in seasons they made the playoffs

How does this year's squad stack up through 100 games against successful Orioles teams of the past?

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Adam Jones helps Orioles bounce back from heartbreak with 8-4 win over Athletics

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones sparked the Orioles by driving in five runs, including a three-run homer off Jason Hammel just three batters into the game.