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Free agents from Japan, South Korea could be fits for Orioles in rotation, outfield

As baseball is swept up in the Shohei Otani sweepstakes, there are less expensive players in Japan and South Korea who could be fits for the Orioles, including Miles Mikolas, Ah-seop Son and Yang Hyeon-jong.

By Jon Meoli

Nov 14, 2017

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Orioles minor league pitcher Miguel Gonzalez dead after car accident in Dominican Republic

Orioles minor league pitcher Miguel Gonzalez died Monday from injuries sustained in a car accident this weekend.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 18, 2017

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Dylan Bundy one-hits Mariners, strikes out 12 as Orioles win sixth straight, 4-0

Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy pitched the best game of his career in a 4-0 win over the Seattle Mariners

By Jon Meoli

Aug 29, 2017

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Orioles on deck: What to watch Friday vs. White Sox, plus series matchups

Orioles (15-8) vs. Red Sox (13-11)

By Josh Land

May 5, 2017

• Baltimore Orioles

Orioles on deck: What to watch Friday at White Sox

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers, lineups and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the White Sox.

By Josh Land

Aug 5, 2016

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Old friend Miguel Gonzalez to greet Orioles in Chicago amid career revival with White Sox

Miguel Gonzalez, released by the Orioles in spring training, has revitalized his career in Chicago.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 5, 2016

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With rotation struggling, Orioles soon to face ex-teammate and current Dodgers starter Bud Norris

Nearly one year after the Orioles cut ties with right-hander Bud Norris following a disastrous first four months of the 2015, Norris has resurrected his career and is back pitching for a contender.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 4, 2016

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Ex-Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez signs minor league deal with White Sox, source says

Gonzalez received a minor league offer from the Orioles that was ¿competitive,¿ the source said.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 3, 2016

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Miguel Gonzalez becomes free agent, Orioles bullpen takes shape and Hyun Soo Kim speaks

Former Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez cleared release waivers Friday, officially receiving his unconditional release from the club and becoming a free agent. It seems unlikely, but the Orioles still hope they can re-sign Gonzalez to a minor league deal and have him pitch in the rotation at Triple-A Norfolk. Gonzalez will likely get a major league offer elsewhere.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 1, 2016

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Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph on Miguel Gonzalez release: 'It's a nasty business out there'

Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph said every player lives with the reality that his status on the roster and that of his teammates could change at a moment¿s notice. That doesn¿t make it any easier for Joseph to live with the fact that the Orioles released popular starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez on Wednesday.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 31, 2016

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Orioles' release of Miguel Gonzalez came down to one thing: the money

Miguel Gonzalez¿s release couldn¿t have sat well inside the Orioles¿ clubhouse, especially given the fact that Gonzalez had a minor league option.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 31, 2016

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Orioles part ways with right-hander Miguel Gonzalez

The Orioles have given right-hander Miguel Gonzalez -- a key piece to the Orioles¿ starting rotation for the past three-plus seasons -- his unconditional release, according to an industry source.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 30, 2016

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Despite bad stats, Orioles' decision to release Miguel Gonzalez is surprising

The Orioles release Miguel Gonzalez and shave nearly $4 million, but it's still a surprise to see them give up a starting pitcher with such questionable overall rotation depth.

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Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez strong in his final spring training outing

Miguel Gonzalez might have been pitching for his rotation spot on Tuesday evening, and the veteran right-hander delivered his best start of spring straining in his final Grapefruit League outing.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 29, 2016

• Sports

Miguel Gonzalez has one final chance to make a spring training impression

Miguel Gonzalez has a lot riding on his final spring training start Tuesday: a rotation spot.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 29, 2016

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Buck Showalter: Struggling Miguel Gonzalez 'not where we need him to be'

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Miguel Gonzalez was "not where we need him to be" after the right-hander allowed two more spring training home runs and four earned runs in the team's 6-5 loss to Pittsburgh.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 23, 2016

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Orioles highlights: Ninth-inning rally falls short in 6-5 loss to Pirates

On a day when their pitching simply allowed too many fly balls to sustain success in the breezy confines of McKechnie Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Orioles bats found themselves grounded yet again until late Wednesday.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 23, 2016

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Orioles highlights: Miguel Gonzalez bounces back as rotation battle heats up

Miguel Gonzalez had his best outing of the spring against the Yankees, allowing two runs on four hits with a walk and a strikeout in four innings.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 18, 2016

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Miguel Gonzalez talks Orioles' rotation competition, spring training results

A day after manager Buck Showalter declared the Orioles' competition for a rotation spot something so real that ¿people don¿t quite understand,¿ struggling right-hander Miguel Gonzalez said "we all know that, but he knows what he's doing out there."

By Jon Meoli

Mar 16, 2016

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Miguel Gonzalez's spring struggles take on heightened significance after 2015 injuries

After dealing with injuries through the second half of 2016, Miguel Gonzalez's spring training struggles take on added significance for the Orioles.

By Jon Meoli

Mar 14, 2016

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Orioles highlights: Miguel Gonzalez struggles badly in 14-5 loss to Twins

He allowed six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings on the way to a 14-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 13, 2016

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Orioles highlights: Miguel Gonzalez bounces back in 5-1 loss to Red Sox

Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez bounced back from a difficult spring debut on Tuesday, pitching a solid 2 2/3 innings in the Orioles¿ 5-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox before a sellout crowd of 7,894 at Ed Smith Stadium.

By Peter Schmuck

Mar 8, 2016

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Miguel Gonzalez not worried about last start, crazy team ERA

Miguel Gonzalez had a rough start in his exhibition debut, but he'll be back out there on Tuesday with no worries about his previous outing or his team's huge ERA.

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Orioles highlights: Miguel Gonzalez struggles in 10-3 loss at Rays

Making his first Grapefruit League start of the spring, right-hander Miguel Gonzalez was roughed up for seven runs on eight hits over 1 1/3 innings in the Orioles¿ 10-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Mar 3, 2016

• Sports

Orioles agree to big raise for Manny Machado; avoid arbitration with Chris Tillman, Ryan Flaherty, Miguel Gonzalez

The Orioles agreed to one-year contracts for 2016 with star third baseman Manny Machado, starters Chris Tillman and Miguel Gonzalez, and infielder Ryan Flaherty ahead of Friday¿s deadline to exchange salary-arbitration figures, according to industry sources.

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Orioles pitching coach Dave Wallace weighs in on his staff

Orioles pitching coach Dave Wallace isn¿t available to the media very often. But it¿s not that he¿s by any means dodging reporters. It¿s that most of the time he¿s seen working with his pupils, a towel usually draped over his shoulder watching a bullpen session or doing some other preparation with the club¿s pitchers.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 28, 2015

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Orioles-Blue Jays postponed by rain, to be played as part of doubleheader Wednesday

The Orioles¿ game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 4:05 p.m. at Camden Yards.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 29, 2015

• Sports

Orioles notebook: Adam Jones out again, Miguel Gonzalez's return and more

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was out of the starting lineup for the sixth straight game on Saturday, still nursing back spasms that have sidelined him since Sunday.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 26, 2015

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From Pegueros to majors: Orioles' Gonzalez and Nats' Martin enjoy each other's success

They took unlikely paths to the big leagues, but this week Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez and Nationals reliever Rafael Martin were finally back on the same field together.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 24, 2015

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Orioles' Tyler Wilson gets start Friday against the Rays

Wilson's inclusion may push Mike Wright out of the rotation.

By Dan Connolly

Sep 17, 2015

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Orioles recall Tyler Wilson, three others from Norfolk; Miguel Gonzalez feeling good

The Orioles added four players to their expanded roster before Tuesday¿s game, recalling right-hander Tyler Wilson, first baseman Christian Walker, outfielder Junior Lake and right-handed reliever Oliver Drake from Triple-A Norfolk.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 15, 2015

• Sports

Observation deck: O's rotation could be largely unchanged in 2016

Though it seems likely that Wei-Yin Chen will become a free agent and sign elsewhere this winter, the composition of the Orioles starting rotation for the 2016 season isn't exactly a big mystery. Barring some major trade activity, Chris Tillman, Ubaldo Jimenez, Kevin Gausman and Miguel Gonzalez will be back next spring, and the Orioles will have several internal candidates for the fifth starter job. The question, of course, is whether the organization can afford to be satisfied with that, and

By Peter Schmuck

Sep 13, 2015

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Taking a look at the Orioles' upcoming series in Toronto

The Orioles will open their three-game series in Toronto tonight coming off a much-needed 11-inning win Wednesday night at Camden Yards, snapping their six-game losing streak and avoiding being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays at home.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 4, 2015

• Sports

Miguel Gonzalez optimistic he'll pitch again this season, plus more Orioles notes

Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez is optimistic he will be able to pitch again this season after receiving MRI results on his right shoulder and elbow that showed no structural damage.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 2, 2015

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Orioles notebook: Oliver Drake earns September call-up; Miguel Gonzalez gets good news

Oliver Drake obviously knew how well he had been doing at Triple-A, but he wasn't taking a September call-up for granted. So when he received the news from Norfolk manager Ron Johnson on Monday night, it still had special meaning for the Navy product.

By Dan Connolly

Sep 1, 2015

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No updated news on Miguel Gonzalez, plus Wednesday's starter and Chaz Roe's mullet

The Orioles were still waiting on Miguel Gonzalez's MRI results Tuesday evening

By Dan Connolly

Sep 1, 2015

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Orioles observations on Miguel Gonzalez's continuing struggles

Following another sub-par performance from right-hander Miguel Gonzalez in the Orioles¿ 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night, Orioles manager Buck Showalter indicated that Gonzalez will remain in the team¿s starting rotation.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 26, 2015

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Orioles notebook: Miguel Gonzalez stays in Orioles rotation; Steve Pearce to rehab in Bowie

Buck Showalter says Miguel Gonzalez will remain in the rotation.

By Dan Connolly

Aug 21, 2015

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Once-steady Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez unable to find consistency

Miguel Gonzalez struggled through his worst start of the season in the Orioles¿ 15-2 loss to Minnesota on Thursday night at Camden Yards. He allowed a season-high seven runs ¿ the most since his first start of the 2014 season ¿ over five innings. But Gonzalez¿s struggles can really be pinpointed to a five-run second inning in which he worked ahead of hitters but couldn¿t put them away.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 21, 2015

• Sports

Rain, then a rout: Orioles pounded, 15-2, by Twins after lengthy delay

By the time the Orioles¿ 15-2 loss to the Twins ended well after midnight, only about 200 of the announced 20,109 remained to witness the entire battering. The PA announcer¿s voice echoed through the seating bowl. Fans chased for foul balls through empty rows of green seats.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 21, 2015

• Sports

Notebook: Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez continues to struggle

The struggles of right-hander Miguel Gonzalez don't seem to be going away, and though he says he's healthy and confident, the results have been problematic since he returned from a groin strain in late June.

By Dan Connolly

Aug 9, 2015

• Sports

Orioles shut out, 5-0, by A's, lose ground in AL East and wild-card races

The recent numbers aren¿t encouraging, but the Orioles believe right-hander Miguel Gonzalez¿s uneven performances recently are not a concern despite another abbreviated outing in Tuesday¿s 5-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics.

By Dan Connolly

Aug 5, 2015

• Sports

Orioles fail to find clutch hits, lose 7-4 to let Nats even series

Miguel Gonzalez allowed four runs in the sixth on two homers to blow a two-run lead, as the Nationals came back to beat the Orioles, 7-4, and even the series.

By Dan Connolly

Jul 11, 2015

• Sports

Orioles set post-All-Star break rotation, with Wei-Yin Chen pushed back

Ubaldo Jimenez, Chris Tillman, and Miguel Gonzalez will each start a game in the Orioles' three-game set coming out of the All-Star break at the Detroit Tigers, manager Buck Showalter announced Saturday.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 11, 2015

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Wei-Yin Chen, Miguel Gonzalez expected to stay with Orioles through break

The Orioles won't be sending down more optionable starters through the break.

By Dan Connolly

Jul 10, 2015

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Jonathan Schoop homers, Miguel Gonzalez rebounds as Orioles snap skid with 9-1 win over White Sox

Jonathan Schoop homered in his first at-bat after a length stay on the disabled list and Miguel Gonzalez tossed six innings for the win as the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 9-1.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 5, 2015

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Miguel Gonzalez announced as Sunday starter, leaving Orioles rotation picture murky

Manager Buck Showalter said after Thursday¿s 2-0 loss to the Texas Rangers that right-hander Miguel Gonzalez would start Sunday¿s series finale in Chicago against the White Sox, but left questions as to who follows him.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 3, 2015

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Brad Brach pitches in with longest outing of the season to save 'pen

The 29-year-old allowed two baserunners in 2 2/3 scoreless innings to get the Orioles into the eighth inning trailing by one run having used just two pitchers.

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Orioles could make move for a reliever after Brad Brach's long outing

Having used five of his six relievers over the past two nights, Orioles manager Buck Showalter mulled the idea of calling up a reliever for Wednesday¿s game during his postgame press conference Tuesday.

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Orioles pregame notes: O's option Mychal Givens to Bowie, activate Miguel Gonzalez

As expected, the Orioles optioned right-handed reliever Mychal Givens to Double-A Bowie to make 25-man roster space to activate right-hander Miguel Gonzalez.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 25, 2015