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- A man dressing up as a woman to read a children's book is fun. Freaking out about it is irrational - and more than a little frightening.
- With his top draft picks signed, Orioles general manager Mike Elias looks to build the organization with a strong international signing class.
- 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.
- North Carroll is out to contend this summer in the South Penn League.
- Senior shortstop Jose Torres, a four-year starter, was the 733rd pick in the 24th round of the Major League Baseball draft.
- 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.
- Right-hander Yefry Ramirez, whom the Orioles designated for assignment Wednesday, was traded Monday to the Pirates for a player to be named later or cash.
- Tampa 7-0 victory on Friday night at Camden Yards.
- 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 takeĀ a victory lap around the stadium. Then weāll come back for 51, and hope some good seats come our way.
- Top catching prospect Chance Sisco was optioned to Norfolk and journeymen catchers Andrew Susac and Carlos PƩrez were assigned to minor league camp late Sunday, clarifying the catching situation.
- Manager Brandon Hyde announces that designated hitter Mark Trumbo will open the season on the injured list, creating flexibility at the DH spot.
- Andrew Cashner pitched just two innings in his final spring start so that he can remain available to replace Alex Cobb as Opening Day starter if needed.
- It took 3 1/2 weeks for Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini to hit his first home run of the spring, but he's focused on more important issues.
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David Hess might have shored up rotation spot with solid performance in Orioles' 7-5 loss to Pirates
Orioles starter David Hess gave up two runs over five innings to bounce back from a very rocky previous start and looks like he'll open the season as the team's fifth starter. - Outfielder Dwight Smith has been swinging a hot bat since he was acquired by the Orioles two weeks ago. He just wants to keep making a good impression.
- Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he'd be comfortable treating Rule 5 acquisition Drew Jackson as a fourth outfielder, and Jackson said he believes he can be an "elite corner outfielder" as he gets his first ever start in right field Monday.
- There's no telling the potential of the 3-year-old filly Las Setas after another impressive victory Saturday at Laurel Park. Coming into the $100,000 Beyond
- Orioles reliever Branden Kline allowed a game-losing home run on Thursday in Bradenton. It wasn't fun, but it was the right time to do it: when it doesn't count.
- Orioles outfielder Austin Hays had to re-learn how to run after offseason ankle surgery, and the resulting strides with that and his offseason fitness program have him in position to earn a major league job this spring.
- Baltimore Sun baseball writers Jon Meoli and Peter Schmuck weigh in about the Oriolesā Grapefruit League loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
- Orioles right-hander Mike Wright pitched three more scoreless innings in Thursdayās 5-4 Grapefruit League loss the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park.
- Orioles prospect Dillon Tate logs everything he does in a green spiral-bound notebook to try to create a path to the consistency that will take him to the next level.
- Nate Karns didn't pitch for over a week in a game due to arm soreness, and manager Brandon Hyde said that hinders him being able to be stretched out to start the year in the Orioles' rotation to start the season.
- Baltimore Sun baseball writerĀ Jon Meoli weighs in about the Oriolesā Grapefruit League loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
- Alex Cobb and Nathan Karns pitched well in comeback outings and Mychal Givens struggled in Tuesday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium.
- Two projected Opening Day starters for the Orioles ā Trey Mancini and Jonathan Villar ā have been limited in some way this spring by pinkie injuries suffered sliding into second base.
- Longtime Orioles radio voice Joe Angel won't return for the 2019 season, the team announced Thursday, ending his 19-year run on the Orioles Radio Network and causing a shakeup on the team's broadcast.
- Longtime Orioles radio voice Joe Angel won't return for the 2019 season, the team announced Thursday, having spent 19 seasons on the Orioles Radio Network and causing a shakeup on the team's broadcast.
- Top prospects Yusniel DiƔz, Ryan Mountcastle, Ryan McKenna and Dean Kremer headline the Orioles' group of 2019 nonroster invitees for major league spring training.
- The Orioles announced Wednesday that their coaching staff under manager Brandon Hyde will include Tim Cossins, Doug Brocail, Don Long, Arnie Beyeler, JosƩ Flores, JosƩ HernƔndez, Howie Clark, and John Wasdin.
- Oakland shortstop Richie Martin, who broke out at the plate at Double-A in 2018, was the first pick by the Orioles' in Thursday's Rule 5 draft.
- Orioles director of player development Brian Graham served as the interim general manager in the search that led to Mike Elias, but won't get the chance to work for him.
- With Mike Elias on board as the new general manager, the Orioles hope for a better future. In the meantime, here's a look at their storied past.
- Orioles scouting director Gary Rajsich won't return for 2019 under new general manager Mike Elias.
- The Orioles and Washington Nationals finished their arguments in a two-day rehearing before a committee of baseball executives in their long-running dispute over television rights fees.
- Resetting the Orioles' known executive candidates with the possibility that they could make a decision on a replacement for executive vice president Dan Duquette this week.
- The Orioles' payroll for 2019 might end up being low enough that the club bears some of the players' frustration for the teams who are capping their spending near the soft cap of the competitive balance tax.
- With unsung heroes providing key hits, the Orioles take three straight games in Philadelphia to win the 1983 World Series.
- As the Orioles begin their search for the now-vacant job atop their baseball operations department, a familiar face will oversee the day-to-day baseball decisions ā director of player development Brian Graham.
- Dan Duquette won't be offered a new contract to return as Orioles executive vice president.
- Buck Showalter won't return to manage the Orioles in 2019, according to an industry source, ending what until this season had been a productive relationship with the manager who took over in August 2010 and brought playoff baseball back to Baltimore and an organization that was starved for it.
- The Orioles' 2019 spring training schedule includes multiple home and road games against the Minnesota Twins, as well as a handful against AL East giants New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.
- Itās a piece of old cardboard, just 2½ by 3½ inches in size. But to Chris Rothe, of Arbutus, the 1955 Mickey Mantle baseball card is a relic of the gameās glorious past. Itās also worth a bundle. And it now belongs to him.
- Orioles pitcher Billy O'Dell retired all nine National League batters he faced 60 years ago this month in the first of two All-Star Games that have been played in Baltimore.
- The best prospects from the United States and the rest of the world combined to hit eight home runs in a 10-6 win for the U.S. at Sunday's MLB All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park.
- The Orioles added a pair of relievers before Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
- The Orioles, with a 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, finished the first half of the season with a 23-58 records that makes them one of the worst teams through 81 games in baseball history.
- He was a fierce competitor with a fastball that might shave a chin to save an Oriolesā win. For Grant Jackson, the mound was a bully pulpit from which to strut his stuff.
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Pirates pitcher Steven Brault, ex-Orioles minor leaguer, sings national anthem Tuesday in Pittsburgh
Steven Brault sang the national anthem during his days as an Orioles minor leaguer. Now he's done it as a big leaguer with the Pirates, too. - The Ravens head into summer break having wrapped up contracts with all of 12 their draft picks, including first-round pick Hayden Hurst, who signed his deal today.