mlb rookie of the year award

In taking Adley Rutschman with the MLB draft's first pick, the Orioles added a potent switch-hitter at a position that isn't often seen in the top five picks.

Whoever the Orioles take with the first pick of the MLB draft on Monday will go in a spot that has a history of success, but then the failures stand out more.

Johns Hopkins’ Joey Epstein was recognized Tuesday by the Big Ten as the Freshman of the Year. He ranks second in the conference in goals (3.0) and points per game (5.0) and fifth in assists per game (2.0).

On a night he extended his hitting streak to eight games and boosted his status as the American League’s leader in hits, Trey Mancini left his three-hit performance in the Orioles' loss Friday to the Minnesota Twins more concerned more with an at-bat that ended unsuccessfully.

The Orioles staged a poignant pregame ceremony for the family, former teammates and fans of Frank Robinson, the team icon who died in February at the age of 83.

Outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. is the latest addition to the Orioles' loaded outfield mix, and the third trade executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias has made using international signing bonus pool money this spring.

Bryce Harper's 13-year, $330 million give him the richest guaranteed contract in baseball history, but Manny Machado got the higher average salary. So who won?

The first time I saw Frank Robinson play was at Memorial Stadium on my 9th birthday in May 1966. I remember vividly his aggressive base running and beef with the umpire after being called out. That play and reaction personified the take-charge attitude that Frank Robinson brought to the game.

Orioles outfielder Frank Robinson had those skinny legs and a gingerly gait that made it seem as if his feet always hurt. But the ferocity with which he played baseball belied his appearance.

Frank Robinson helped lead the Orioles to their first World Series title in 1966.

Examining the recent difficult decisions by the Baseball Hall of Fame on hat choices as Mike Mussina has the option of going in this year as a Yankee or Oriole.

Mike Elias has impressed his mentors and colleagues during his rapid rise from Yale to his new job as executive vice president of the Orioles.

Remember when Brian West, Carl Runk and Wes Unseld were in the news?

The merciful end of the 2018 season has finally arrived for an Orioles team that might never live down what happened this year.

Standout Towson shortstop Richard Palacios is already in Class A, just a month after getting drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the third round of the MLB draft.

Evaluating the five prospects — Yusniel Díaz, Dean Kremer, Rylan Bannon, Zach Pop, and Breyvic Valera — the Orioles acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers for All-Star shortstop Manny Machado.

The Orioles are a chemistry experiment gone terribly wrong and the season has turned into a psychological drama.

Orioles left fielder Trey Mancini sat Wednesday and might get an extended break to reset after his disappointing 2018 season has extended into July.

“I’m grateful for the position I’m in,” Machado said. “I’m 26 years old and I’m going into free agency.”

Stars in every scenario a season ago, the Orioles' Trey Mancini and Jonathan Schoop left the bases loaded as the would-be tying runs in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox to continue disastrous seasons with runners in scoring position for each.

Richie Palacios, selected by Cleveland in the third round of the major league baseball draft, is the third-highest player chosen in Towson history.

The Boston Red Sox have designated Hanley Ramirez for assignment to make room for Dustin Pedroia on the 25-man roster as he returns from the disabled list.

Aaron Judge had a 1.637 OPS against the Orioles last season. No hitter has dominated another team that way other than a certain Baltimore-born Bambino 97 years ago.

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

He tied for second in the 1956 American League Rookie of the Year voting and played in the majors until 1970.

While the Yankees introduced Giancarlo Stanton, the Orioles looked at much less expensive ways to remain competitive in the AL East.

The Orioles have a history of putting short leashes on players they add to the 40-man roster to protect from the Rule 5 draft.

Little big man Jose Altuve won the American League MVP award and showed why baseball really is the most democratic major sport.

Jonathan Schoop finished 12th in American League Most Valuable Player voting.

Orioles rookie Trey Mancini had a strong season that would have drawn more notice had it not been for Aaron Judge.

Trey Mancini will likely finish third in AL Rookie of the Year voting.

Orioles outfielder-first baseman Trey Mancini's 24 homers this past season were tied for second most among AL rookies.

Orioles Jonathan Schoop and Trey Mancini might get shut out of AL MVP and Rookie of the Year, but their team wouldn't be playing meaningful games in September without them.

The New York Yankees defeated the Orioles, 9-1, on Thursday

The Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 includes three former NFL players and two former soccer players.

The Orioles' playoff chances could improve during home-heavy three-week span.

The Orioles faced the Tigers at Camden Yards.

Five stats that stand out about Orioles right-hander Jeremy Hellickson, who makes his Orioles debut Wednesday.

The Orioles welcomed the addition of pitcher Jeremy Hellickson as players cling to slim playoff hopes

The Orioles acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the Philadephia Phillies.

Kevin Gausman found his finishing touch and his fastball command in a return to form against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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

Remembering the biggest busts in the history of Baltimore sports.

Orioles exhibition opener won't include regular players

Orioles set for rain-delayed intrasquad game

Adam Jones wants better defenders with him in the Orioles' outfield, but who exactly could fill that void?

His boyish looks, bantam size and benign-sounding name belied his fierce demeanor in football. Who'd have thought a guy named Wendell could deliver bone-rat

Death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez puts game in perspective for Orioles

Buster Posey will become the fact of Under Armour's baseball collection at Dick's Sporting Goods under an extension of an endorsement deal announced today.

The ritual of renewal that is Opening Day can be both transformative and defining. While it offers the opportunity for a new beginning, it is also invites reflection as to where we have been and where we are headed. And that analysis applies to a city as well as its baseball team.