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The Orioles' path to success is simple: if they don't make mistakes, no matter how wide the talent gap is against the opposing team, they have a chance.

This Week in Baltimore Sports History for June 30-July 6

Baseball union says Rays would need its permission to play games in Montreal

This Week in Baltimore Sports History: June 23-29

Peter Schmuck gives his take on the best sports news items of the week.

An Associated Press analysis found that this year's All-Star starting lineups could be the youngest in major league history.

Orioles select catcher Adley Rutschman No. 1 in MLB draft.

As the Iron Man and Woman of Orioles' Opening Day, we are hoping to throw out the first pitch when we hit 50 years of annual attendance and take  a victory lap around the stadium. Then we’ll come back for 51, and hope some good seats come our way.

The Orioles could add talent through the waiver process.

The Orioles’ home opener is April 4, meaning that baseball will soon be back, and all will be well with the world. With all you fine folks in mind, we offer this guide to celebrating beyond Opening Day.

Julia Ruth Stevens, the last surviving child of Babe Ruth, died early Saturday morning at an assisted-living facility in Henderson, Nev., due to complications after a pulmonary embolism, said her son, Tom Stevens. She was 102.

The Orioles will honor the memory of their former Hall of Fame player and manager Frank Robinson, who passed away earlier this month, with a jersey patch for the 2019 season.

Manny Machado has reportedly agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres on a 10-year, $300 million contract. So, all those reports about him going to the Yankees were the production of a male cow.

Former Oriole shortshop/third baseman Manny Machado, who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season before becoming a free agent, will be joining the San Diego Padres, according to ESPN.

Eric Young Jr., at 34, is actually pretty old to be on a rebuilding team, but he thinks he has something to offer his inexperienced teammates.

The Blast broke a three-game Major Arena Soccer League losing streak by scoring the game's first eight goals and routing the Harrisburg Heat, 9-3, on Sunday before an announced 3,530 at SECU Arena in Towson.

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.

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson led the Orioles to their first World Series title in 1966, was the first African-American manager in both the American and National Leagues and managed the Orioles for parts of four seasons. Here’s a timeline of his career.

The Howard County Women’s Athletics Hall of Fame will celebrate its 23rd year of recognizing outstanding contributions with the induction of two women and two men on Saturday, Feb. 2 at River Hill High School.

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

The challenge facing the new Orioles front office is daunting and there are no guarantees, but anything will be better than last season.

Aside from the Astros, the only other team to execute a similar rebuilt recently is the Chicago Cubs, and new Orioles manager Brandon Hyde spearheaded their player development operation early before joining the major league coaching staff through a rebuild that netted the 2016 World Series title.

As long as the American League continues tipping toward New York and Boston franchises, a Baltimore team is doomed to second place or worse.

Flush with cash, the New York Yankees might take a run at Manny Machado. But first, the former Orioles infielder would have some explaining to do.

Former Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis wins his third Gold Glove, this time with the Atlanta Braves.

Former Orioles infielder Manny Machado is answering for things like his base running and his hard slides instead of his hot bat in the National League Championship Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The former Orioles teammates will be facing off in the NLCS.

The Orioles were bad this year, but not the worst ever.

Former Orioles pitcher Billy O’Dell, Most Valuable Player of the 1958 All-Star Game in Baltimore, died Wednesday of complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Ever notice how ducks scatter when fired upon? Baseball Hall of Famer Wilbert Robinson did, and suddenly a new game had a name: duckpins.

If former Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop looks strange in a Milwaukee Brewers uniform, just imagine how strange he must have felt when he wore it for the first time.

With Cedric Mullins and Jonathan Villar at the top of the Orioles' lineup, the team is looking to make opponents uneasy with speed.

The Mets scored nine runs and sent 12 batters to the plate in the sixth inning on Wednesday night.

In the wake of Friday night's bullpen-taxing loss to the Red Sox, the Orioles have called up left-handed pitcher Sean Gilmartin to bolster the bullpen for Saturday's doubleheader.

The Orioles who were traded before or at the nonwaiver trade deadline haven't made huge impacts on their new teams.

Remember when Shannon Sharpe, Jerry Logan and Jim Gentile were in the news?

Fate brought former Orioles teammates Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop back together Wednesday — in the form of a groundout to third base.

It had been obvious for quite some time that the Orioles were going to bail on this season and trade away the veteran nucleus of the team, but it wasn’t until Tuesday that the full magnitude of the long-anticipated rebuild hit home.

The July 31 deadline for making trades without waivers is just days away, but there really isn't a huge sense of urgency concerning Adam Jones.

Old Mill's Josh Hader, pitching in his first All-Star Game after a standout first half of the season for the Milwaukee Brewers, allowed a three-run home run in the eighth inning Tuesday before exiting the game to find that racist, homophobic, and sexist tweets from his past had been uncovered.

With a pair of consecutive swings in the 10th inning of the 89th All-Star Game at Nationals Park, the two young Houston Astros stars did what everyone else did: they hit home runs.

Rob Manfred made it clear he has grown weary of the long-running MASN television rights fee dispute, and he isn't alone.

Union boss Tony Clark told reporters Tuesday that the players more and more favor a universal designated hitter rule. Commissioner Rob Manfred said that probably isn't going to happen.

Everything you need to know about the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, as well as an unfortunate weather forecast.

Orioles shortstop Manny Machado will bat seventh in a loaded American League lineup.

Old Mill alumnus Josh Hader's path to All-Star Game took him through an unrealized hometown dream with the Orioles and through three organizations.

First-time All-Star Nick Markakis has helped lead the Atlanta Braves back into playoff contention and he couldn't be happier.

They have also expressed interest in relievers Zach Britton and Brad Brach, both of whom are pending free agents.

Manny Machado emerged from a tight fan-balloting race to become the AL's starting shortstop. But will he still be an Oriole when the game is played July 17 at Nationals Park?

Nick Markakis will play in his first All-Star Game at the age of 34.