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Brian Matusz: 'Being a part of the Baltimore Orioles is all I really know'

Former Orioles left-handed reliever Brian Matusz was back home in Arizona on Wednesday contemplating the next step in his baseball career.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 25, 2016

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Jason Heyward's new contract is absolutely mind-boggling

Jason Heyward has reportedly agreed to an eight-year contract worth $184 million with the Chicago Cubs, which might be a sign of the baseball apocalypse.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 11, 2015

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Mark Trumbo deal a positive as long as Orioles aren't done

This year, Dan Duquette promised to be proactive and he delivered on that promise with the pre-winter meetings deal for Mark Trumbo, who probably isn't going to make anyone forget Chris Davis if the Orioles lose the bidding war for this year's team MVP but would be a reasonable facsimile under the circumstances.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 2, 2015

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Ex-Oriole Nelson Cruz, an All-Star starter, is bright spot for Mariners

The last time the voting populace elected a Seattle Mariners designated hitter as an All-Star Game starter, the club won 93 games and finished in second place in the American League West.

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Four Royals elected to start All-Star Game; Reds' Frazier, too

The All-Star Game will have a Kansas City flavor, just not as much as it appeared last month. And the hometown Reds can celebrate a starter, too, despite Cincinnati's sorry season.

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Rangers mash four more homers, power past Orioles, 8-6

The Texas Rangers are not the homer-happy club that they were during their glory years a few seasons ago, ranking fifth of 15 American League teams this year. But something about Camden Yards brings out that Texas power. On Tuesday the Rangers hit four homers for a second consecutive night to beat the Orioles, 8-6, before an announced 27,370. It was the seventh time since 2005 that the Rangers have homered at least four times in a game in Baltimore.

By Dan Connolly

Jun 30, 2015

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Former Orioles minor leaguer Eduardo Rodriguez dazzles in major league debut for Red Sox

Former Orioles minor leaguer Eduardo Rodriguez beats the Texas Rangers in his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox

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Kevin Gausman shines as Orioles hold on for 4-3 win over Los Angeles Angels

Rookie right-hander Kevin Gausman's bid for perfection ended in the fifth inning, but he still was pretty good Wednesday night in the Orioles' 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards.

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Manny Machado's walk-off home run lifts Orioles past Angels, 7-6, in 12 innings

A nail-biter against the Los Angeles Angels stretched into extra innings before the Orioles prevailed with a 7-6 victory in the 12th on a walk-off homer by third baseman Manny Machado.

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Orioles blow late lead, chance at sweep in 3-2 loss to Angels on Wednesday night

The Orioles bullpen couldn't hold the lead handed to it by right-hander Chris Tillman, though, as the Angels rallied for two runs in the eighth for their major league-leading 31st comeback win.

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Orioles learn the hard way about blinding light at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Sometimes shadows at certain ballparks play a factor depending on game time. The way a batted ball carries can be different whether it is day or night. And in Monday's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels, the Orioles learned about a certain nuance of Angel Stadium of Anaheim the hard way.

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Orioles option right-hander Preston Guilmet to Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles have optioned right-handed relief pitcher Preston Guilmet to Triple-A Norfolk in order to make roster space for right-hander Miguel Gonzalez, who will start tonight against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

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Adam Jones hits a pair of two-run home runs in Orioles' 4-2 victory over Angels

In Monday night's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, Adam Jones hit a pair of two-run homers for his fifth career multihomer game, providing the Orioles with all the offense they needed in a 4-2 victory at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

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Mobtown Players' production nails America's love affair with the Kennedy assassination

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What they're saying about Sunday's banana incident involving Adam Jones

Adam Jones' tweets about having a banana thrown at him Sunday by a fan at AT&T Park have made the incident a national topic of conversation, and the Giants today issued an apology to the Orioles center fielder.

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John Kruk says Chris Davis is the favorite 'without question' to win Home Run Derby

John Kruk, who will be part of ESPN¿s broadcast of the Home Run Derby, says Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is the favorite "without question" to win the event at Citi Field on Monday night.

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Jim Johnson building another streak after his save Tuesday against Angels

Twice in two nights, Orioles closer Jim Johnson faced off against one of the most intimidating lineups in the major leagues, and twice in two nights, Johnson notched the save.

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Gonzalez and Orioles outshine Angels in crisp, highlight-filled game

One night after Camden Yards was transformed into a slipping, sliding mud bowl by heavy rainstorms, the Orioles played one of their crispest games of the season on a pleasant baseball Tuesday evening in Baltimore.

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Orioles overcome a two-hour rain delay to beat the Angels 4-3

But the timing was perfect for the Orioles, who scored two runs through monsoon-like rain in the bottom of the sixth, then held on following a two-hour, 14-minute rain delay for a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that was completed just 10 minutes before midnight.

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Orioles pitchers are giving up plenty of homers but limiting the damage

The Orioles have also been limiting the damage done by opposing bats because of when they give up home runs.

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O's outlast Angels for soggy win

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Explaining baseball's suspension and official game rules

The Orioles will win if play doesn't resume today.

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Chris Davis homers twice as Orioles come back to beat Nationals, 9-6

The Orioles exploded in a six-run seventh inning that featured two-run homers by Steve Pearce and Chris Davis.

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Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman makes history with three-homer game

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman made history on Wednesday night, becoming the first National League player to hit three or more homers at Camden Yards.

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Orioles end West Coast trip with an 8-4 win over the Angels

With the opportunity to end their three-city, 11-game West Coast road trip with a series win in Anaheim, the Orioles overcame an early two-run deficit to beat the Angels 8-4 on Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium.

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Chris Tillman pitches 8 scoreless innings as Orioles beat Angels, 5-1

Chris Tillman's homecoming was a memorable one as he turned in one of his most dominating starts of his big league career, allowing just three hits over eight scoreless innings to lead the Orioles to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of this four-game series.

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Five Baltimore Orioles stats that stand out this week

Each Wednesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Baltimore Orioles.

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With newfound confidence, Brian Matusz aims for a starting role

Orioles lefty Brian Matusz is hoping to springboard back into the starting rotation after embracing a reliever role and becoming an integral part of the Orioles sealing their first playoff berth in 15 years.

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Saturday's spring training recaps from the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues

Stephen Strasburg surrendered three hits over two innings -- including a single and home run to the first two batters he faced -- in his first action since Sept. 7.

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Commentary: O's lack of offseason moves puzzling

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AL's most interesting storyline of spring?

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What they're saying about the Orioles

We're a week away from pitchers and catchers reporting to the Orioles' spring training camp in Sarasota, Fla. Here's a look at what some of the national media outlets have been writing about the Orioles in the recent days.

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Some Orioles notes on Berkman, Showalter and FanFest

Manager Buck Showalter and team owner Peter Angelos continue to meet and have talks toward completion of a multi-year extension.

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Red Sox bid muddies battle for free agent LaRoche

That the Boston Red Sox are talking to free-agent outfielder Adam LaRoche, which was reported Wednesday, isn't exactly new.

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What offseason move will have most impact?

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As other AL East teams improve, why haven't the Orioles made a trade?

Now that the Blue Jays continue to load up this offseason -- agreeing to acquire NL Cy Young award winner R.A. Dickey from the Mets pending signing him to an extension -- I¿m continuing to get questions about why the Orioles are being so quiet.

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Time to get MASN deal done

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Nate McLouth here, Josh Hamilton gone, still only December

The Orioles made the Nate McLouth signing official on Thursday and, technically, that counts as a fairly important move for the club this offseason.

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Initial take on Josh Hamilton to the Angels (and an Orioles wrinkle?)

The news broke this afternoon that the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a five-year, $125 million deal, pending a physical, with talented but troubled slugger Josh Hamilton.

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Prediction here is that Orioles will make a trade

I believe the Orioles will make a trade ¿ either here or within a few days of the meetings.

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Taking a look at some non-tendered free agents

You'll hear a lot of names this week. You may hear about the Baltimore Orioles' revived interest in Josh Hamilton. Don't believe it.

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Who is the one player the Orioles will most likely land this offseason?

What I want from you is one name -- the one player you think the Orioles will end up with when all of the offseason dust settles. I can¿t imagine they land a Josh Hamilton or Zack Greinke, but if you disagree, then go ahead and make that your choice.

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Orioles center fielder Adam Jones places sixth in AL MVP vote

This season's Most Valuable Oriole, center fielder Adam Jones, placed sixth in this year's American League Most Valuable Player voting.

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Expect Orioles to be shut out of Silver Slugger awards

The annual Silver Slugger awards are being announced tonight and while Orioles outfielder Adam Jones has a shot at winning the honor for the first time in his career, but it looks like this will be the 15th straight season that the Orioles come away from the awards empty handed.

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Throwing some cold water on Josh Hamilton as an Oriole

Josh Hamilton's stats and position are a definite fit for the Orioles. The money Hamilton likely will command and the baggage that goes with him is not.

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Buck Showalter a finalist for AL Manager of the Year award

Showalter was announced Wednesday night as one of three finalists for the Baseball Writers' Association of America's award after leading the Orioles to a 93-69 record and their first playoff appearance since 1997.

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Orioles head into free agency in a different position from previous years

The Orioles head into free agency — which starts in earnest Saturday with free agents permitted to negotiate with all 30 teams for the first time this offseason — in a much different situation than this time last year. Executive vice president Dan Duquette is not only in place as club's decision-maker, but he seems to be established as a man with a plan.

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Orioles: Matusz 'having fun' as part of Birds' bullpen

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What they're saying about the Orioles

What they're saying about the Orioles

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Orioles beat Rangers, 5-1, and advance to face Yankees in ALDS

The Orioles grinded out a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers to advance to the best-of-five American League Division Series against the New York Yankees, which begins Sunday evening at Camden Yards.