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• Sports

As new signing period approaches, will Orioles invest more in international market?

No team has spent fewer dollars on the amateur international market than the Orioles. Will that change starting this year?

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 1, 2018

• Sports

Orioles' Jonathan Schoop hoping for discipline, slugging to return in tandem

Orioles slugger Jonathan Schoop homered for the seventh time but just as importantly, walked for the second time in as many games as he looks to pull out of his season-long slump.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 16, 2018

• Sports

Orioles drop season-high ninth straight, 5-4 to Marlins

The Orioles extended their season-high losing streak to nine games with a 5-4 loss to the Marlins.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 16, 2018

• Baltimore Orioles

Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday vs. Marlins, plus lineups, broadcast info and more

Pitching matchups, TV, radio, and more about Saturday's Orioles-Marlins game.

By Josh Land

Jun 16, 2018

• Sports

Former Orioles lefty Wei-Yin Chen returns to Camden Yards

After receiving a big deal with the Marlins, former Orioles lefty Wei-Yin Chen has found challenges staying healthy.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 16, 2018

• Sports

As Orioles head to winter meetings, they realize retooling rotation will be a challenge

Dan Duquette said the Orioles' past blueprint for rebuilding a rotation won't be as easy to replicate this offseason.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 9, 2017

• Sports

Free agents from Japan, South Korea could be fits for Orioles in rotation, outfield

As baseball is swept up in the Shohei Otani sweepstakes, there are less expensive players in Japan and South Korea who could be fits for the Orioles, including Miles Mikolas, Ah-seop Son and Yang Hyeon-jong.

By Jon Meoli

Nov 14, 2017

• Sports

Adding left-handed upgrade to rotation will be a challenge for Orioles in offseason

The Orioles will be seeking a left-handed starting pitcher this offseason.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 18, 2017

• Sports

Thoughts and observations on the Orioles' deal with Yovani Gallardo

Now that the Orioles have agreed to terms with right-hander Yovani Gallardo on a three-year, $35 million deal, giving them the established starting pitcher they needed this offseason, it's just a matter of a few details before we see Gallardo in orange and black.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 21, 2016

• Sports

Brady Anderson helps new Orioles outfielder Hyun Soo Kim get acclimated

New Orioles outfielder Hyun Soo Kim spent two weeks working out in Southern California before arriving at spring training.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Feb 18, 2016

• Sports

Wei-Yin Chen thanks Orioles, fans in heartfelt messages: 'I will miss you!'

Former Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen came out of his semi-regular Twitter hibernation to bid a fond farewell to the Orioles on Monday morning.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 25, 2016

• Sports

With Chris Davis locked up, Orioles still cognizant of pitching staff needs

With the player they called their priority, slugging first baseman Chris Davis, now officially locked up, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said the team is still in the market to bolster a pitching staff that many blame for the step backwards in 2015.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 22, 2016

• Sports

Orioles observations on Chris Davis' deal, Tigers' pursuit of him, Wei-Yin Chen's new home

The Orioles hope to have their deal with Chris Davis finalized and announced before a major snowstorm is projected to affect the area this weekend.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jan 20, 2016

• Sports

'Itchy' Xu Guiyuan has Orioles in leadoff spot as baseball eyes China market

By signing a prospect from China, the Orioles are in a leadoff spot as baseball eyes the market of world's most populous country.

By Jeff Barker

Jan 19, 2016

• Sports

Wei-Yin Chen departure was expected as Orioles' wait for Chris Davis continues

Orioles fans would love to live in a world where their team was willing to spend a guaranteed $230 million for Chris Davis and Wei-Yin Chen on top of $15.8 million next season for Matt Wieters and a record $31 million deal for setup man Darren O'Day. That would certainly show they are committed to fielding a competitive team after last year's .500 finish. What it would not have done, however, was make the Orioles a better team than they were last year.

By Peter Schmuck

Jan 12, 2016

• Sports

Orioles lose Wei-Yin Chen, Gerardo Parra in free agency, per reports

The Orioles lost free agents Wei-Yin Chen and Gerardo Parra in quick succession Tuesday.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 12, 2016

• Sports

Scott Boras gets a big win-win with Wei-Yin Chen's reported $80 million deal

Wei-Yin Chen's deal is worth $16 million per year, but two-year opt-out puts most of the risk on the Marlins.

By Peter Schmuck

Jan 12, 2016

• Sports

Orioles' $150-million offer for Chris Davis only

According to an industry source, roughly $150 million was earmarked for Davis only. And, with his rejection of that seven-year offer last week, the Orioles are highly unlikely to entertain any deals with a $100-million value or more for the remainder of the offseason. That seemingly takes the Orioles out of consideration for outfielders Justin Upton, Alex Gordon and Yoenis Cespedes, all of whom were predicted by Mlbtraderumors.com to receive at least $100 million deals at the outset of free

By Dan Connolly

Dec 17, 2015

• Sports

Scott Boras on Orioles' negotiations with Chris Davis: 'I don't draw lines in the sand'

Agent Scott Boras, who represents Chris Davis, held his annual media scrum with reporters at the winter meetings Wednesday afternoon. Boras said he continues to have a dialogue with the Orioles on getting a deal done with Davis. He said he still has meetings scheduled with other teams regarding Davis.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 9, 2015

• Sports

Orioles comparing lefties in system to possible Rule 5 picks

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club was comparing some of the organization's current arms Tuesday to what could be available in Thursday's Rule 5 draft.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 8, 2015

• Sports

Winter meetings notes: Could Brian Matusz fill the Orioles' need for a lefty starter?

He's been a reliever for the last three years, but could Brian Matusz become a starter if the Orioles can't add a lefty to replace Wei-Yin Chen

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 6, 2015

• Sports

Jordan Zimmermann's contract makes it even more likely Wei-Yin Chen leaves Orioles

Jordan Zimmermann's contract shows just how costly good starting pitchers will be this offseason.

By Dan Connolly

Dec 1, 2015

• Sports

Orioles have expressed interest in right-hander Yovani Gallardo

The Orioles have reached out to Yovani Gallardo to express their interest, according to an industry source.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 25, 2015

• Sports

With qualifying offers in O's rearview, it's time to focus on free agency

With all due respect to Dan Duquette and his willingness to look for talent in every corner of the baseball universe, it's time to get real. The deadline for free agents to accept qualifying offers from their original clubs arrived Friday and Orioles fans can only hope it removes the last obstacle standing in the way of the team embarking aggressively on its offseason rebuilding project.

By Peter Schmuck

Nov 13, 2015

• Sports

Orioles will find out decisions on qualifying offers today

The Orioles will find out by 5 p.m. today whether three of their free agents ¿ left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, first baseman Chris Davis and catcher Matt Wieters ¿ will accept or decline the qualifying offers made to them last week.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 13, 2015

• Sports

Is South Korean outfielder Ah-seop Son a fit for the Orioles?

The 27-year-old profiles as a corner outfielder who can bat leadoff and has a good on-base percentage, both areas of need for the Orioles this offseason.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 13, 2015

• Sports

Orioles could get surplus of draft picks in qualifying offer process

Depending on whether the Orioles are able to retain Wei-Yin Chen, Chris Davis and Matt Wieters, next year¿s draft could be the club¿s most important in years.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 9, 2015

• Sports

Free-agent market flush with potential upgrades for Orioles

As of 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning, free agents could begin signing with clubs besides the ones they played for in 2015. That means the Orioles' six free agents — Wei-Yin Chen, Chris Davis, Gerardo Parra, Steve Pearce, Darren O'Day and Matt Wieters — can all begin testing their free-agent value elsewhere. Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette has said the club will have the resources to add players via free agency.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 6, 2015

• Sports

Orioles make qualifying offers to Wei-Yin Chen, Chris Davis and Matt Wieters

The Orioles made qualifying offers to free agents Wei-Yin Chen, Chris Davis and Matt Wieters, ensuring the club of compensatory draft picks in case they sign elsewhere.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 6, 2015

• Sports

Orioles leaning toward making catcher Matt Wieters a qualifying offer by end of the week

The Orioles have until Friday night at midnight to make Wieters a qualifying offer, and while they are leaning towards doing so, according to club sources, the Orioles brass is still discussing it in the Warehouse.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 4, 2015

• Sports

Offseason primer: How free agency will affect the Orioles

Baseball season is officially over following the Kansas City Royals' Game 5 victory over the New York Mets early Monday morning, meaning it's now time to turn up the hot stove.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 2, 2015

• Connolly's Corner Sports Bar

Would you give Wei-Yin Chen a five-year deal to keep him on the Orioles?

Chen is going to get at least a five-year deal, which is bad news for Baltimore.

By Dan Connolly

Oct 31, 2015

• Sports

David Price, Wei-Yin Chen and the Orioles' need for lefty starters

There aren't many lefty starting options in free agency besides David Price and Wei-Yin Chen

By Dan Connolly

Oct 23, 2015

• Sports

Orioles should have the money to compete in free agency, but would they overpay?

How much would be too much for Orioles' free agents such as Chris Davis?

By Dan Connolly

Oct 19, 2015

• Sports

With qualifying-offer price tag set, will Orioles make offers to Davis, Chen and Wieters?

The Orioles will participate in the qualifying offer process this season to ease the pain of possibly losing some of their big-ticket free agents.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 10, 2015

• Sports

Dan Duquette, Buck Showalter vow to work together to make Orioles better

On Monday, Orioles manager Buck Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette laughed at the idea that there was "intense friction" between them or that they were at all concerned about their futures. Both are signed through 2018 and are one season removed from winning the top national awards

By Dan Connolly

Oct 5, 2015

• Sports

Is there hope behind the Orioles' uncertainty?

Chris Davis says that the Orioles still have a lot to look forward to even if he and other free agents don't return next year.

By Peter Schmuck

Oct 4, 2015

• Sports

Manny Machado reaches another milestone; Rotation depth a priority for 2016

After homering in both games of Saturday¿s doubleheader, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has now homered in four straight games, hitting five homers in that span to increase his career-high total to 35.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 4, 2015

• Sports

Wei-Yin Chen makes perhaps last Orioles start in doubleheader sweep of Yankees

Chen (11-8) was charged with two runs on four hits and three walks through six-plus innings.

By Dan Connolly

Oct 3, 2015

• Sports

After run of winning seasons ends, Orioles fans worry about team's future

Coming up short in 2015, possibly losing key players and reported discord in front office have Baltimore Orioles fans are hoping they don't return to the 14 years of futility.

By Childs Walker

Oct 3, 2015

• Sports

What went wrong: Starting rotation drops off after standout 2014

Last season, the Orioles rotation posted a remarkable 2.98 ERA after the All-Star break, emerging as the biggest strength down the stretch as the club won its first division title in 17 years. But as the Orioles failed to meet high expectations this season, the dramatic decline of the team's starting pitchers might be the biggest disappointment in 2015.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 3, 2015

• Sports

Comparing Chris Davis, Manny Machado for Most Valuable Oriole; Wei-Yin Chen's market value

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who is this year¿s recipient of the Louis M. Hatter Most Valuable Oriole award, admitted Friday that he surprised he won the honor over third baseman Manny Machado.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 3, 2015

• Baseball

Orioles notebook: Jonathan Schoop's hand still swollen, feeling better

Second baseman Jonathan Schoop's right hand was still swollen Friday, one day after he was hit with a pitch in the first inning of Thursday's 6-4 win over Toronto. But Schoop is still hoping that he can get back in the starting lineup.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 2, 2015

• Sports

Jones, Britton return from injury, but can't stop O's slide

After getting two of their best players back from injury, Orioles still can't solve Red Sox pitching on Sunday.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 27, 2015

• Sports

Orioles error prone and punchless, blanked again in Boston, 8-0

The improbable turned into the nearly impossible Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park, where the Orioles dropped an 8-0 decision to the Boston Red Sox.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 26, 2015

• Sports

Ubaldo Jimenez earns 100th career win, Orioles quiet Nats in 4-1 victory

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 22, 2015

• Sports

A little more on Wei-Yin Chen as an Oriole

Wei-Yin Chen has now posted double-digit victories in three of his four seasons as an Oriole.

By Dan Connolly

Sep 20, 2015

• Sports

Wei-Yin Chen tames Tampa Bay, leads Orioles to 2-1 win

By Dan Connolly

Sep 19, 2015

• Sports

Jonathan Schoop brings rare power at second base, Chris Davis' power just plain rare

Jonathan Schoop has 14 homers this year in just 244 at-bats.

By Dan Connolly

Sep 14, 2015

• Sports

Four home runs power Orioles past Royals, 8-2

An Orioles team muddling below .500 with just 20 games left in the regular season -- still six games back of the second American League wild-card spot -- took two of three from a Royals team with the best record in the AL this weekend at Camden Yards.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 14, 2015