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This Week in Baltimore Sports History: Ruffian shatters ankle, hearts in Belmont match race

This Week in Baltimore Sports History for July 7-13

By Mike Klingaman

Jul 7, 2019

• Sports

Orioles add Stranger Things, WWE theme nights to promotions schedule

The Orioles announceed two new theme nights this season, which will take place on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, when the Toronto Blue Jays visit Oriole Park.

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2019 Hall of Fame inductee Mike Mussina returns to Camden Yards to throw out first pitch

Former Orioles pitcher and 2019 Hall of Fame inductee Mike Mussina threw out the first pitch against the Cleveland Indians.

By Giana Han

Jun 30, 2019

• Sports

Adley Rutschman's signing brings Orioles scout full circle: 'He really made it about connecting with the family'

Decades after his father passed on playing for Adley Rutschman's grandfather, Brandon Verley scouted Rutschman, the Orioles' No. 1 overall draft pick.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 28, 2019

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Amid overhaul, Orioles' attendance nearly as bad as their record. But team says it has a plan to win back fans, too.

The Orioles' average announced attendance represents an 18% drop over the same period last year. But the club is trying to build it back up in time.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 26, 2019

• Sports

Manny Machado's return to Camden Yards provides bright spot in Orioles' 8-3 loss to Padres

Former Oriole Manny Machado is welcomed back to Camden Yards by fans and helps his new team, the San Diego Padres, earn an 8-3 win.

By Giana Han

Jun 25, 2019

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Past, future collide: Manny Machado back in town as Orioles welcome Adley Rutschman to Camden Yards

On the day the Orioles introduced first overall pick Adley Rutschman, Manny Machado came to Camden Yards as a visitor for the first time.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 25, 2019

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Orioles reset: How the 40-man roster situation is making this season harder than it should be

The Orioles have a lot of players who are young enough to project success, but still too inexperienced to be relied on at the major league level.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 17, 2019

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Dylan Bundy solid again, but Red Sox ace Chris Sale is too much for Orioles in 7-2 Boston win

Dylan Bundy traded shutout innings with Chris Sale until the Red Sox caught up to him in the sixth inning. Red Sox defeated the Orioles, 7-2, at Camden Yards.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 15, 2019

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Orioles suffer another bullpen blowup and lose another rubber match, 12-3 to Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays scored seven runs in the sixth inning to break open a close game and secure a 12-3 victory over the Orioles.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 13, 2019

• Sports

Orioles surrender first grand slam, move halfway to home runs allowed record in 8-6 loss to Blue Jays

The Orioles entered Wednesday’s game with the Toronto Blue Jays as the only American League team yet to allow a grand slam, but Rowdy Tellez changed that.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 13, 2019

• Sports

Orioles host second LGBTQ Pride Night: ‘We want to make sure that we’re engaged in all of it’

As part of Pride Month, the Orioles on Wednesday joined a large group of clubs by hosting an LGBTQ Pride Night at Camden Yards.

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 12, 2019

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Orioles reset: The team has lost 45 games — tied for most in the majors. How many have been close?

The Orioles are 20-45, tied for the majors' worst record. Are enough of those losses close that switching half to wins would put them "right in the mix"?

By Nathan Ruiz

Jun 10, 2019

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Orioles win 9-6 as Dwight Smith's slam, Trey Mancini's homer counter Mike Yastrzemski's big night for Giants

Dwight Smith Jr.'s grand slam and Trey Mancini's go-ahead home run helped the Orioles overcome former farmhand Mike Yastrzemski's big day in a 9-6 win.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 31, 2019

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Orioles prospects Cody Sedlock, Blaine Knight savor trip to Camden Yards: 'It really sparks you'

Frederick right-handers Blaine Knight and Cody Sedlock visited Camden Yards on Tuesday, the second time the Orioles have brought Keys players to Camden Yards.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 28, 2019

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Orioles reset: How is the club deciding which players to target on waivers?

The Orioles got back on the waiver wire in a big way last week, and Mike Elias explained the club's decision-making process when players become available.

By Jon Meoli

May 27, 2019

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Orioles stage late comeback, but Yankees run Camden Yards winning streak to 12 with 6-5 victory

It wasn't the usual shower of home runs, but the outcome remained the same. The Yankees ran their winning streak at Oriole Park to 12 with a 6-5 victory.

By Peter Schmuck

May 23, 2019

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'Inexcusable at this level': Yankees hit 5 homers, continue assault of Orioles pitching in 7-5 victory

The Orioles have allowed at least five home runs seven times, an AL record, and have done so in 49 games.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 22, 2019

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Why would the Orioles keep pitching to homer-happy Gleyber Torres?

Many fans (and broadcasters) are questioning why Orioles pitchers continue to throw to Gleyber Torres.

By Jennifer Badie

May 22, 2019

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Mike Trout sparks the Angels' rain-interrupted rout of the Orioles, 8-3

The Angels defeated the Orioles in the rain-interrupted opener of a three-game series at Camden Yards. Mike Trout hit a two-run home run in the third inning.

By Peter Schmuck

May 11, 2019

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With the Orioles facing 20 consecutive game days, Brandon Hyde hopes for more length from rotation

Starting with Friday night's scheduled game against the Angels, the Orioles are going to play for 20 consecutive days, which could put a big strain on the pen.

By Peter Schmuck

May 10, 2019

• Sports

Orioles can't keep the ball in the yard as Red Sox even series with 8-5 victory

The Boston Red Sox hit three home runs and defeated the Orioles, 8-5, to even the three-game series at Camden Yards at a game apiece.

By Peter Schmuck

May 7, 2019

• Sports

Backed by Villar's grand slam, Means delivers career outing in Orioles' 4-1 victory over Red Sox

Orioles left-hander John Means continued his upstart beginning to his rookie campaign with seven innings of one-run ball in Monday night’s 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 6, 2019

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Orioles’ Pedro Severino finding success with opportunity that arose after Nationals put him on waivers

With Pedro Severino out of minor league options, the Washington Nationals had to pass him through waivers once they decided he wasn’t going to make their roster this spring. The Orioles claimed him, and a little more than a month into the season, both they and Severino are better for it.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 5, 2019

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Dylan Bundy delivers Orioles’ best start of 2019 in 3-0 victory over Rays

A start such as the one right-hander Dylan Bundy delivered in the Orioles’ 3-0 victory over the Rays was a long time coming. The 26-year-old right-hander hadn’t completed seven innings since July 29 of last season

By Nathan Ruiz

May 4, 2019

• Sports

Trey Mancini might be headlining Star Wars Night, but the force is definitely not with him

Trey Mancini is featured on the special-ticket bobblehead produced for Star Wars Night at Oriole Park, but he had to confess that he's really a Harry Potter fan.

By Peter Schmuck

May 4, 2019

• Sports

Rays' four-man outfield presents interesting challenge for Rio Ruiz, Orioles

Rio Ruiz faced a four-man outfield in the Orioles' previous series against the Tampa Bay Rays, and with the Rays visiting Camden Yards for a series this weekend, it’s possible he’ll see it again. Ruiz emphasized the key to succeeding against such a shift is to avoid changing his approach.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 4, 2019

• Business

Gov. Hogan wrote to Major League Baseball commissioner to express concerns about MASN case

Gov. Larry Hogan wrote to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred last year expressing concern about the effect of the lingering television rights fee dispute between the Orioles and Washington Nationals, and offering to help broker an agreement.

By Jeff Barker

May 3, 2019

• Sports

Long stay at Camden Yards gives Orioles chance to get settled, shake home blues

Friday, the Orioles began a nine-game homestand with a 3-10 record in Baltimore. Both manager Brandon Hyde and outfielder Trey Mancini pointed to this season’s slow start at Camden Yards as a case of a small sample size.

By Nathan Ruiz

May 3, 2019

• Sports

During record hitless streak, Orioles' Chris Davis heard boos turn to cheers: 'I wasn't going to run from it'

Orioles slugger Chris Davis is a lot like the rebuilding team itself — largely dismissed, more-than-occasionally mocked and with nothing to do but simply go out every night and try and win in the face of it all.

By Jon Meoli

May 3, 2019

• Business

Busy weekend in Baltimore: 6 things to do and the drinks to go with them

The first weekend of May is packed with spring festivities, and while rain is in the forecast, Baltimoreans looking for a fun activity have plenty of options.

By Colin Campbell

May 3, 2019

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Twins hit five home runs, including three straight off Alex Cobb, to beat Orioles, 6-1

Right-hander Alex Cobb gave up four home runs, including three straight in the first inning, in the Orioles' 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The Orioles have allowed 64 home runs through 27 games.

By Nathan Ruiz

Apr 26, 2019

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Orioles rookie John Means' breakout April continues in 4-3 victory over White Sox

Left-hander John Means pitched five strong innings to continue his rotation case as the Orioles held on for a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox, clinching their first home series win of the season.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 24, 2019

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde relishes ‘homecoming’ with White Sox at Camden Yards

A White Sox farmhand from 1997 to 2000, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde retains familiarity with the organization, including spending one season as current White Sox manager Rick Renteria's bench coach with the Cubs in 2014.

By Nathan Ruiz

Apr 23, 2019

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David Hess' strong start undone, another position player pitches in Orioles' 12-2 loss to White Sox

For four innings Monday night at Camden Yards against the Chicago White Sox, it seemed as if Orioles right-hander David Hess had rediscovered whatever he had working for him on the month’s first day in Toronto. The fifth frame, though, looked more like the three weeks since.

By Nathan Ruiz

Apr 22, 2019

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It was raining home runs on a record-setting Saturday at Oriole Park

The Orioles have been giving up home runs at a record pace this season and Saturday shattered the major league record for homers allowed by the end of April. The 17 hit in the doubleheader sweep by the Twins also set a major league record.

By Peter Schmuck

Apr 20, 2019

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Twins outlast Orioles, 6-5, in hard-hitting first game of doubleheader

The Orioles lost to the Minnesota Twins, 6-5, in the first game of a doubleheader at Oriole Park.

By Peter Schmuck

Apr 20, 2019

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‘Weird, but a good weird’: Jonathan Schoop returns to Camden Yards with Twins

Jonathan Schoop played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as a visitor for the first time Saturday, with the Orioles' longtime second baseman facing them as a member of the Minnesota Twins.

By Nathan Ruiz

Apr 20, 2019

• Features

The day the Babe rocked Oriole Park

On April 18, 1919, Babe Ruth, whose pitching and slugging led the Boston Red Sox to the 1918 world championship, returned to Baltimore with his club to play two exhibition games against the minor league Orioles, the team that gave him his start in baseball.

By Mike Klingaman

Apr 17, 2019

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Alex Cobb expected to start for Orioles on Friday; Chris Davis scratched with illness

Fresh off about 50 pitches in the ballpark he used to call home, right-hander Alex Cobb is expected to come off the injured list to start for the Orioles in Friday’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards, manager Brandon Hyde said Tuesday.

By Nathan Ruiz

Apr 16, 2019

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This week in Baltimore sports history (April 14-20): Orioles' Sutcliffe pitches another Camden Yards gem

Remember when Rick Sutcliffe, Franz Wittelsberger and Hal Smith were on the sports pages?

By Mike Klingaman

Apr 14, 2019

• Opinion

Thanks to Angelos, Orioles hit new low

The record low attendance at Camden Yards the latest sign that the Orioles are years away from playing a meaningful game.

• Opinion

Former Orioles economic adviser: There are lessons to learn from Chris Davis catastrophe

The sin of Oriole Chris Davis is that he is the highest-paid player in O’s history, and his output nose-dived shortly after his income soared. When you under-produce this spectacularly, the world gets very harsh, very fast. But there are lessons here.

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Orioles draw lowest attendance for open-admission game in Camden Yards history Monday

Monday's Orioles-Athletics game had an announced attendance of 6,585, the lowest for an Orioles game at Camden Yards in which fans were admitted.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 8, 2019

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Orioles allow seven home runs in 15-3 loss to Yankees, suffer series sweep to drop below .500

The Orioles held "Kid's Opening Day" at Oriole Park on Sunday, but the young Orioles were not up to the task of competing with the Yankees. They wilted under a shower of home runs and lost 15-3 as New York swept the series and dropped the O's under .500.

By Peter Schmuck

Apr 7, 2019

• Sports

The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland Sports History for April 7-13

Remember when Brady Anderson, Brooks Robinson and Howdy Myers were on the sports pages?

By Mike Klingaman

Apr 7, 2019

• Features

Inside Baltimore's backyard ballpark that once hosted Babe Ruth — before it burned

There was a time in Baltimore when a functioning ballpark once fit into two neighborhood blocks.

By Jacques Kelly

Apr 6, 2019

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Schmuck: For long-struggling Chris Davis, Orioles home opener turns out to be nothing to celebrate

Chris Davis struck out all three times he came to the plate on Opening Day at Camden Yards. Welcome to his never-ending nightmare.

By Peter Schmuck

Apr 4, 2019

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Orioles bullpen can't back up Alex Cobb's strong debut in 8-4 loss to Yankees in home opener

The Orioles did so much that defined what made them successful on the road in their home opener Thursday at Camden Yards, but the shaky bullpen didn't execute its part in an 8-4 loss to the New York Yankees.

By Jon Meoli

Apr 4, 2019

• Sports

Rebuilding Orioles come home to enthusiastic reception at Camden Yards

From thousands of empty seats at Camden Yards to boos for struggling first basemen Chris Davis, there were plenty of reminders of the Orioles' 2018 futility at the team's 2019 home opener. But the fans who showed up said they were encouraged by the rebuilding club's energy and winning start.

By Childs Walker

Apr 4, 2019