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- Fans thought the Orioles shouldn't hesitate to open their checkbooks to keep their fan favorite in Baltimore long-term. And while it took time — like most big-money deals do — the Orioles finally completed their seven-year, $161 million deal with Davis on Thursday afternoon.
- The Orioles finalized their seven-year, $161 million deal with first baseman Chris Davis on Thursday afternoon and will hold a news conference to formally announce the signing at Camden Yards at 7 p.m.
- How much would be too much for Orioles' free agents such as Chris Davis?
- Jonathan Schoop has 14 homers this year in just 244 at-bats.
- If you take Cal Ripken at his word, his quest to become baseball's all-time iron man was not a quest at all.
- Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been selected to participate in this yearĀæs All-Star Game Home Run Derby on Monday at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
- Jimmy Paredes drove in a career-high four runs Tuesday and is up to 22 RBIs.
- Will Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette address his involvement with Toronto? It's one of five questions worth watching at Saturday's FanFest.
- On Thursday, Ravens star Haloti Ngata joined a rapidly growing list of pro athletes, including Orioles slugger Chris Davis, who have been suspended for using Adderall.
- Chris Davis may have had an exemption while with Texas, but he was caught up in a crackdown on Adderall abuse the game has been conducting for the past three years.
- Orioles slugger Chris Davis was suspended 25 games by Major League Baseball on Friday for testing positive for Adderall, a banned stimulant. What does that mean for Davis and the Orioles?
- The banned amphetamine that will keep Chris Davis off the baseball diamond for 25 games has become a go-to for stressed college students and worn athletes looking for a quick boost of energy.
- Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy said Thursday before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre that he will no longer comment on anything having to do with contract extension talks until there are developments in the matter.
- The Orioles are close to a deal with veteran left-hander Johan Santana, according to an industry source.
- The Orioles introduced right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez to the media Thursday morning during a pre-workout news conference.
- On Monday evening, the Orioles agreed to terms with right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, one of the top remaining free-agent starting pitchers on the market, on a four-year deal, according to a team source.
- Orioles fans flocked to the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday morning, a trail of orange and black surrounding the entire building almost an hour before the doors opened for the club's annual FanFest.
- The Orioles' annual Fanfest runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Former Orioles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro will not be inducted into the Hall of Fame by the vote of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, but three other candidates were selected for enshrinement, the most in one year since 1999.
- Chris Davis' memorable and record-setting 2013 season boasted offensive numbers that were worthy of the AL MVP, but it wasn't enough to unseat the best player in the game.
- For the first time in franchise history, three Orioles players were awarded the annual Silver Slugger award, given to the top offensive players at each position in each league.
- Despite his gaudy run-production numbers this past season, first baseman Chris Davis will be an underdog to become the first Orioles player to win win the American League MVP award in more than two decade, but Davis was named one of three finalists for this award Tuesday evening.
- With his fifth inning home run Thursday, J.J. Hardy became the ninth shortstop since 1901 to have 25 home runs in three different seasons.
- Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hit a deep fly to right center in the sixth inning Wednesday against BostonĀæs John Lackey for his major league-leading 47th homer of the season.
- Orioles manager Buck Showalter moves Brian Roberts to leadoff, drops Nick Markakis to seventh in batting order
- The Orioles recalled right-hander Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday to take outfielder Henry UrrutiaĀæs roster spot following the teamĀæs 6-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies.
- Give Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy some kudos for knowing his franchise history.
- But with momentum suddenly on their side, thatĀæs what the San Francisco Giants did in the 10th inning on Friday night. And Davis made them pay with the game-winning hit in the OriolesĀæ 5-2 extra-inning victory over San Francisco.
- Executive vice president Dan Duquette wouldn't comment on the Orioles' interest in bringing back former first baseman Mark Reynolds, who was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians on Thursday, noting that Reynolds is still under contract.
- Brian Roberts left the Orioles to be with his pregnant wife, Diana, at the hospital on Friday. The couple is expecting its first child.
- When L.J. Hoes was called up to the Orioles last September, it was to learn. The Orioles were in the heat of the playoff race, and Hoes -- the team's 2012 minor league player of the year -- was on the periphery.
- Scott Feldman has recorded three quality starts in his four Orioles outings.
- Henry Urrutia will make his second major league start tonight, hitting eighth as the Orioles' designated hitter against the Kansas City Royals.
- Orioles slugger Chris Davis, the majos' leading home run hitter survived through the first round in the Home Run Derby but was eliminated in the semifinals.
- Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, right-hander Miguel Gonzalez and right-hander Chris Tillman will be the Orioles' starters for their three-game set against the Texas Rangers starting Friday.
- The Orioles went into the break with a statement win Sunday at Camden Yards, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 behind an impressive offensive outburst from its All-Star bats.
- The Orioles have four All-Star representatives, bringing pride to greats Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer.
- Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was selected to the American LeagueĀæs Home Run Derby squad by captain Robinson Cano on Monday.
- First baseman Chris Davis, shortstop J.J. Hardy and center fielder Adam Jones were all elected by the fans for their first times in their careers and will start the annual exhibition, which will be Tuesday, July 16 at Citi Field in New York City. Orioles third baseman Manny Machado
- Baltimore Orioles hosting a Sunday Night Baseball telecast at Camden Yards for the first time since July 2005.