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• Sports

Observation deck: Hard to see baseball greats falling behind A-Rod

No one can argue that Alex Rodriguez hasn't served his time and isn't entitled to continue his major league career. But his solid presence in the New York Yankees lineup would be a lot easier to swallow if we didn't have to hear daily reports of the beloved baseball heroes he's either joining or supplanting in the record books.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 21, 2015

• Sports

AL East a beast no more: 88 victories enough for crown at current pace

A decade ago, it was nicknamed the "American League Beast," the biggest, baddest division in all of baseball. It featured the sport's two free-spending behemoths and three other talented but inferior teams that seemingly prayed for the gift of realignment to win a title. But the American League East has become — gasp — anyone's race each season, with four clubs winning the division title in the past five years. Only the Toronto Blue Jays haven't captured the crown recently.

By Dan Connolly

Jun 14, 2015

• Sports

Orioles open two-game interleague series tonight against the Mets

The Orioles will open their six-day road trip to New York tonight with the first of two interleague games against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 5, 2015

• Laurel Leader

Despite tough starts, Laurel's closest MLB teams offer feel-good stories this season

The first week of the Major League Baseball season didn't go so well for the two local teams, both of whom made the playoffs last year and have fans dreaming of a Beltway World Series again in 2015.

• Sports

Latest Braves trade leaves Nick Markakis in a familiar situation

The Atlanta Braves just traded one of the best closers in the league and are conceding the season, which can't be what Nick Markakis was expecting when he signed with them last winter.

By Peter Schmuck

Apr 6, 2015

• Orioles

Buck Showalter texts with Nick Markakis, says comments not a discussion topic in camp

After Nick Markakis' comments Wednesday to USA Today, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he had a text-message dialogue with Markakis on Thursday indicating that the outfielder's statements were taken out of context.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 26, 2015

• Sports

Orioles' Adam Jones on Nick Markakis' comments: 'I'm glad he said something'

Before his departure for the Atlanta Braves, Nick Markakis was one of the Orioles' most respected players because of the way he let his play on the field speak for him.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 26, 2015

• Sports

Mincy and Terps come alive in the second half, beat GW, 75-65

Laurin Mincy leads the ninth-ranked Maryland women's basketball team past George Washington, 75-65, at the Smith Center in Washington.

• Harford

Harford fans excited for Orioles playoff appearance

Fans of Baltimore-area sports are feeling an excitement they have not felt for years – they can cheer on two teams at the same time in late September and early October.

• Opinion

Orioles magic returns [Editorial]

It's not the Yankees or Red Six but the team from Baltimore that's captured the American League East — and the hearts of local baseball fans

• Laurel Leader

Orioles and Nationals could be on collision course [Commentary]

The recent hot stretch has Nationals' fans dreaming of a World Series. And if Washington gets that far they could face Orioles.

• Opinion

Orioles magic returns [Editorial]

• Sports

Orioles open 2015 on road at Tampa Bay; home opener Friday April 10

The Orioles open their 2015 season on the road at Tampa Bay. Their home opener is Friday April 10 at Camden Yards.

• Sports

Report: Orioles, Phillies in 'preliminary' talks on trade involving right-hander A.J. Burnett

The Orioles entered Saturday with a four-game lead in the American League East but are looking to add a starting pitcher.

• Opinion

The Orioles' perch [Editorial]

The view from the top of the American League East looks mighty fine as Baltimore looks forward to a high-flying second half

• Opinion

The Orioles' perch [Editorial]

• Sports

Orioles welcome possibility of 'Battle of the Beltways' World Series vs. Nationals

The Orioles believe they could meet the Washington Nationals again this year.

• Sports

With 4-3 win over Nationals, Orioles reach 50 victories in their fewest games since 1997

The Orioles (50-41) have reached the 50-win mark in their 91st game, the earliest since their wire-to-wire division-winning season of 1997.

• Sports

In battle of best records, Nationals best Orioles by a game

If you're a local baseball fan and inspired by a false sense of rivalry, this mostly meaningless last week of the regular season could be boiled down to a battle of the beltways.

• Maryland

Plenty to blame for Nats season

• Sports

Nationals GM Rizzo says bench is a likely target for deal

With Major League Baseball's trade deadline Wednesday at 4 p.m., Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo does not see the next two days as an opportunity to blow up a struggling team or a chance to spark a late-season push.

• Maryland

Commentary: Walk-off a good idea for Nats

• Baltimore City Paper

The friendly rivals next door

• Orioles

Which NL teams will make the playoffs?

• Orioles

O's and their opponents prepared for a 'five-horse race' in the AL East

Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox, Rays and Blue Jays all feel they can win American League East in 2013.

• Maryland

Nationals eager to get back on field

• Sports

Bob Melvin beats Buck Showalter for American League Manager of the Year Award

The Orioles' improbable run to the postseason wasn¿t enough to earn Buck Showalter the BBWAA American League Manager of the Year Award, but his narrow loss to Oakland's Bob Melvin could take little from savoring a memorable season.

• Sports

Laurel baseball fans have best of both worlds

Is Laurel at the center of the Major League Baseball universe? That may be a stretch, but then again it was also far-fetched at the beginning of the season that the Baltimore Orioles would have a winning record let alone make the playoffs for the first time since 1997.

• Maryland

Nats swept by Braves

• Sports

Blanton to Orioles not done; money could be an issue

• Maryland

For the Birds: Wrapping up O's-Nats

• Sports

Some random Orioles thoughts going into this weekend's series

This upcoming stretch will be a good test for the Orioles. The Washington Nationals lead the NL East, the Cleveland Indians lead the AL Central and the Los Angeles Angels are the hottest team in baseball since calling up Mike Trout.

• Sports

Orioles, Nationals take interleague spotlight

Who would have thought that one of the highlights of the first weekend of interleague play would be the Orioles and the Nationals?

• Maryland

Commentary: Nats best, most interesting baseball team in region

• Sports Analysis

Are Phillies leaving the door open for Nats?

There's no joy right now in Philadelphia, where Phillies fans have to be wondering just what will go wrong next.

• Dan Duquette

Some random Orioles thoughts (Duquette, free agency, trades, Cuddyer)

• Orioles

Teens learning Ripken way

• Orioles

Which team did best at the trade deadline?

• Orioles

What MLB trade can make big difference?

• Chicago White Sox

Here are our 2011 baseball predictions

• National League

Connolly: Three teams talking to Mora

• National League East

Interleague ecstasy

• Philadelphia Phillies

Tough crowd

• College Football

ROUNDUP

• Baltimore Orioles

Resorting to name-calling

• New York Mets

F. Rodriguez agrees with Mets

• Baseball

Contrasts at play

• Los Angeles Dodgers

Faith is contagious

• Chicago Cubs

Cubs are goats once again

• Coaches

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