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Orioles catcher Sisco takes foul ball off mask, leaves game with deep cut and enters concussion protocol

Orioles catcher Chance Sisco left Sunday's game after taking a foul ball to the face in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 16, 2018

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Orioles' Buck Showalter on Welington Castillo's PED suspension: 'Let's be frank. It's unfortunate.'

Former Orioles catcher Welington Castillo, now playing for the Chicago White Sox, received an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs on Thursday while his former club was in town.

By Jon Meoli

May 24, 2018

• Baseball

Orioles on deck: What to watch Monday at White Sox, plus lineups, broadcast info and more

Pitching matchups, TV, radio and more info on Monday's Orioles-White Sox game.

By Josh Land

May 21, 2018

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Once again, former Orioles finding free-agent market unwelcoming

Once again, former Orioles who are hitting the open market aren't finding much of a market for their services.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 3, 2018

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Can the Orioles find pitching help among the pool of nontendered free agents?

The Orioles have signed nontendered players in each of the past two years. Could they again this offseason?

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 2, 2017

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Orioles make contract offers to all seven arbitration-eligible players

The Orioles are expected to give hefty raises to Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop through the arbitration process.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Dec 1, 2017

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Former Orioles catcher Welington Castillo agrees to two-year deal with White Sox

Catcher Welington Castillo declined his option to return to the Orioles in 2018 and has landed a two-year deal with the Chicago White Sox.

By Jon Meoli

Dec 1, 2017

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Upcoming nontender deadline will offer Orioles more offseason options

Another important offseason deadline will approach at the end of this week as teams must tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players by Friday at 8 p.m., otherwise making them free agents. Last year, the Orioles signed catcher Welington Castillo after he was nontendered.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 28, 2017

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Predicting landing spot for Welington Castillo no easy task in winter catcher market

There aren't very many starting catching jobs for former Orioles backstop Welington Castillo.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 10, 2017

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How the Orioles, with Joseph and Sisco, might benefit from not having a primary catcher in 2018

With Caleb Joseph and Chance SIsco behind the plate, the Orioles might benefit from having a looser platoon versus a true designated starter with Welington Castillo gone.

By Jon Meoli

Nov 9, 2017

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Welington Castillo declines 2018 player option, becomes free agent

The Orioles are likely to staff the position next year internally with top catching prospect Chance Sisco and veteran Caleb Joseph.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Nov 6, 2017

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Orioles organizational depth report: With or without Castillo, catcher a stable position

Whether Welington Castillo returns on his player option in 2018 or not, the presence of Caleb Joseph and Chance Sisco make catcher a position of strength for the Orioles going forward.

By Jon Meoli

Oct 31, 2017

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Orioles have reached out to potential free agents Chris Tillman, Wade Miley about possible returns

It would appear that Chris Tillman's return is more likely than that of Wade Miley.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Oct 30, 2017

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Schmuck: Former Oriole Wieters in a better place for his fourth playoff run in six years

Former Orioles catcher Matt Wieters fitting in nicely in first season and postseason with the Nationals.

By Peter Schmuck

Oct 7, 2017

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Orioles eliminated from playoff race, clinch losing season with 9-6 loss to Rays

The Orioles lost, 9-6, to the Tampa Bay Rays to eliminate their playoff chances and ensure their first losing season since 2011.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 23, 2017

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After enjoying his best offensive season, Welington Castillo controls his future with Orioles

Catcher Welington Castillo can decide on whether to return to the Orioles in 2018

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 23, 2017

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Ynoa allows one run in eight innings to help Orioles top Rays, 3-1, halt three-game skid

The 24-year-old right-hander allowed a run on five hits in eight innings, working around some early trouble.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 21, 2017

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Orioles on deck: What to watch Wednesday vs. Red Sox

First pitch, broadcast info, pitching matchups and what to watch tonight against the Red Sox.

By Josh Land

Sep 20, 2017

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Orioles notes: Jiménez to start Sunday, Castillo returns to lineup

Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez will start Sunday's series finale at Yankee Stadium

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 14, 2017

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Orioles catcher Welington Castillo dodges scare after second groin injury this season

Welington Castillo suffered no damage after his second testicular injury since May.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 12, 2017

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Orioles catcher Welington Castillo examined at hospital after taking foul tip to groin area

For the second time this season, Orioles catcher Welington Castillo is injured by a foul tip to the groin area.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 11, 2017

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Orioles held to four hits, fall 5-0 as Indians win 16th straight

Orioels Indians recap

By Jon Meoli

Sep 8, 2017

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Trumbo's 12th-inning single ends Orioles' frustrating day at plate, beats Jays, 5-4, for series split

The Orioles had plenty of chances to beat the Blue Jays. Mark Trumbo finally took advantage in the 12th inning.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 3, 2017

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Orioles top prospect Chance Sisco begins major league career with September apprenticeship

Orioles top prospect Chance Sisco begins his major league career with a September apprenticeship

By Jon Meoli

Sep 1, 2017

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Orioles catchers Welington Castillo, Caleb Joseph creating most valuable duo in majors

Orioles catchers Welington Castillo, Caleb Joseph and Francisco Peña have combined for 3.4 WAR, the best at their position in baseball.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 31, 2017

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Orioles' second straight series sweep continues sudden rise up American League wild-card standings

The Orioles have won seven straight games to climb into the thick of the playoff race.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 30, 2017

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Orioles climb back from Jiménez's meltdown to beat Mariners, 8-7, for seventh straight win

Ubaldo Jimenez melts down in the third inning, but Orioles recover to defeat Mariners.

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 30, 2017

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Orioles catcher Welington Castillo a constant in Dylan Bundy's second-half success

Dylan Bundy and Welington Castillo are building a strong resume together.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 30, 2017

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Dylan Bundy one-hits Mariners, strikes out 12 as Orioles win sixth straight, 4-0

Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy pitched the best game of his career in a 4-0 win over the Seattle Mariners

By Jon Meoli

Aug 29, 2017

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Orioles' Darren O'Day using Players Weekend to honor his Odachowski family heritage

While some players will wear nicknames on their backs for Players Weekend, Orioles reliever Darren O'Day will be honoring his Odachowski family heritage.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 24, 2017

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Power show by Jones and Schoop backs effective outing by Miley as Orioles beat Athletics, 7-3

Adam Jones, Jonathan Schoop and Welington Castillo punctuate the Orioles' win over Oakland with home runs.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 21, 2017

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Orioles notes: Rule 5 pick Santander sees immediate action, Tillman could start Sunday

Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander makes his major league debut Friday in his first day on the active roster

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 18, 2017

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Orioles fall, 3-1, with sluggish performance against Mariners

Orioles manage just one run, including no hits after the third inning, against the Mariners

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 16, 2017

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Tim Beckham hits Orioles' 10,000th homer in 5-2 comeback win over Tigers

The Orioles faced the Tigers at Camden Yards.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 5, 2017

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Orioles' Caleb Joseph and Welington Castillo literally splitting time at catcher

Caleb Joseph got back into the swing of things and now is playing almost as much as Welington Castillo

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 2, 2017

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Four questions left for Orioles to answer before Monday's 4 p.m. trade deadline

Four major questions the Orioles have to answer ahead of Monday's 4 p.m. nonwaiver trade deadline, including what to do with Zach Britton, their bats, and their rotation.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 31, 2017

• Sports

Orioles take series with 10-6 win over Texas Rangers

The Orioles beat the Texas Rangers, 10-6, to improve to 50-54 and take a three-game series at Globe Life Park

By Jon Meoli

Jul 30, 2017

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Miley digs too deep of a hole, allowing five runs in second inning in Orioles' 5-4 loss to Rays

Left-hander Wade Miley allowed five runs in the second inning, including a three-run homer to shortstop Tim Beckham, in the Orioles' 5-4 loss to the Rays.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 25, 2017

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Orioles notes: Welington Castillo, Rubén Tejada heating up at the plate

Welington Castillo’s first three-hit game in more than two months on Thursday capped a stretch that shows signs the Orioles catcher is breaking out of a deep offensive slump.

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Five major questions the Orioles face coming out of the All-Star break

The Orioles head toward the nonwaiver trade deadline trying to fix their present and figure out their future.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 13, 2017

• Sports

Orioles enduring struggles with infield defense on top of everything else

The Orioles' infield defense isn't the same without shortstop J.J. Hardy.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 6, 2017

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Orioles catcher Welington Castillo struggling at the plate after second disabled list trip

A season of consistent performance at the plate simply interrupted by injury has turned in the other direction for Orioles catcher Welington Castillo, who has

By Jon Meoli

Jul 5, 2017

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Orioles notes: DL Hall signs for 'about $3 million;' Chris Davis' return date unknown

The Orioles signed their first-round draft pick DL Hall.

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Orioles on deck: First-round pick DL Hall signs, plus what to watch, matchups and roster move

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers, lineups and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Rays.

By Josh Land

Jun 30, 2017

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Ubaldo Jimenez pitches eight scoreless innings in Orioles' 2-0 win over Blue Jays

Heading into Thursday’s series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, Orioles manager Buck Showalter conceded he didn’t know what to expect from right-hander

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 29, 2017

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Just as Orioles begin to get healthy, injury bug appears to be biting again

Just as the Orioles begin to get healthy, Welington Castillo sprains his left knee and others are ailing.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 29, 2017

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Orioles notes: Britton pitches a scoreless inning; Scott, Sisco selected for Futures Game

The closer retired all three batters he faced on just 14 pitches (eight strikes) in an outing that included a groundout to second and two swinging strikeouts.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 29, 2017

• Sports

Orioles earn rare low-scoring victory as Gausman combines with bullpen to six-hit Blue Jays, 3-1

The Orioles grind out a rare low-scoring win in their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays with a 3-1 victory at the Rogers Centre.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 27, 2017

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Trumbo, Mancini fuel four-run seventh as Orioles end dubious streak with 8-3 win over Rays

Big swings from Mark Trumbo and Trey Mancini, combined with a pitching effort that held an opponent below five runs for the first time in just over three weeks,

By Jon Meoli

Jun 24, 2017

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Schmuck: Stuck in difficult situation, five things for struggling Orioles to consider

Schmuck: Five things for Orioles to consider amid difficult situation

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 24, 2017