zach britton

The Orioles new strategy to rebuild through player development and the long lead time that might require makes the fact that Zach Britton signed with the Yankees a moot one.

By Jon Meoli

Jan 7, 2019

Many of the Orioles' prizes from their July teardown trades were dealt by their prior clubs with this week in mind — when they'd have to be added to the 40-man roster to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. But only one remained to be added by Tuesday's deadline — right-hander Dillon Tate.

By Jon Meoli

Nov 20, 2018

Orioles manager Buck Showalter led the Orioles to success as part of a wave taking over the game that emphasize bullpen usage and defense. That the rest of the league caught up and passed them on that front doesn't take away from the success it brought.

By Jon Meoli

Oct 4, 2018

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said Monday that the team is "in the process of planning for the future" even as he awaits word on whether he will be offered a new contract.

By Jon Meoli

Oct 1, 2018

Former Orioles closer Zach Britton is getting more accustomed to pitching in pinstripes.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 21, 2018

The Orioles brought 15 new players into their organization in the July trades that began a drastic change in the franchise’s path forward, with a cadre of prospects.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 15, 2018

A few weeks to see if their young players can hack it before the team has to begin making plans for 2019 and beyond could make a big difference by the time they and the Orioles are ready for the big time again.

By Jon Meoli

Sep 12, 2018

Buck Showalter said that Rogers is scheduled to pitch again this season, but that it will likely be selectively out of the bullpen.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 11, 2018

Pitcher Luis Ortiz, one of three players acquired from the Brewers in the Jonathan Schoop trade, receives his first major league call-up. He joins the Orioles in Seattle.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Sep 4, 2018

Left-hander Josh Rogers will make his major league debut Tuesday for the Orioles, and the team optioned reliever Cody Carroll to Triple-A Norfolk to create a roster spot.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 27, 2018

After allowing a home run to Chris Davis, Zach Britton had to hear about it from his old teammate.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 25, 2018

The Orioles and New York Yankees opened a four-game series on Friday night at Oriole Park, with the Yankees coming from behind for a 7-5 win in 10 innings.

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 24, 2018

Former Orioles closer Zach Britton came to Camden Yards for the first time as a visitor Friday.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 24, 2018

A look at right-hander Dillon Tate, who was acquired from the New York Yankees in the Zach Britton trade.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 17, 2018

Mychal Givens is getting save opportunities, and earning the trust of manager Buck Showalter.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 16, 2018

Infielder Jean Carlos Encarnacion, 20, acquired from the Atlanta Braves on July 31 for Kevin Gausman and Darren O’Day, has hits in six of his first seven games entering Saturday since he joined the Shorebirds.

By Jon Meoli

Aug 12, 2018

Orioles manager Buck Showalter hasn’t announced a new closer yet, but he said Givens has the stuff to take the role.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 7, 2018

Since the Orioles traded several of their top players to acquire many of those promising prospects, some of the remaining veterans are already working to fill the leadership gap.

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 4, 2018

Newly acquired infielder Jonathan Villar joined the Orioles in Texas and moved right into the starting lineup at second base and in the leadoff spot.

By Peter Schmuck

Aug 2, 2018

The Orioles now face what could be a long climb back to competitiveness after making five trades over the past two weeks.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Aug 1, 2018

In the second half of July, the Orioles jettisoned All-Star shortstop Manny Machado, closer Zach Britton, reliever Brad Brach, starter Kevin Gausman, eighth inning set-up man Darren O'Day and second baseman Jonathan Schoop. A look at what sports writers coast to coast had to say on the matter.

By Katherine Fominykh

Aug 1, 2018

It had been obvious for quite some time that the Orioles were going to bail on this season and trade away the veteran nucleus of the team, but it wasn’t until Tuesday that the full magnitude of the long-anticipated rebuild hit home.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 31, 2018

The Orioles dealt controllable players Jonathan Schoop, Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day before Tuesday's nonwaiver trade deadline.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 31, 2018

Evaluating Luis Ortiz, Jonathan Villar and Jean Carmona, the three pieces the Orioles acquired for second baseman Jonathan Schoop in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 31, 2018

Jonathan Schoop's departure was bittersweet because he said he wanted to remain with the Orioles.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 31, 2018

But what comes next will say a lot more about the Orioles’ direction than the rhetoric that’s accompanied this month’s maneuvering.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 31, 2018

Dillon Tate and Dean Kremer, acquired in this month’s trades for Zach Britton and Manny Machado, each started half of Double-A Bowie’s doubleheader on Sunday.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 30, 2018

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette went deeper into the economics of a rebuild, but was unclear on the future of stars such as Jonathan Schoop at a fan event Saturday.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 28, 2018

Manny Machado hit his first home run with the Dodgers, while Zach Britton recorded his first strikeout in a perfect eighth inning in his debut with the Yankees.

With franchise cornerstones having already been traded, Adam Jones is another pending free agent that could be moved. However, the veteran center fielder can decide whether to approve a deal.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 26, 2018

The Orioles are getting some good reviews after trading away two elite players, but it'll be several years before we know just how well this rebuilding effort is going to go.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 26, 2018

Right-hander Yefry Ramírez pitched with two of the prospects the Orioles acquired from the New York Yankees, and said they'll get a great opportunity to make an impact with the Orioles.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 25, 2018

A look at what the sports writing community has to say about Zach Britton being traded to the New York Yankees.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jul 25, 2018

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette held a midnight news conference, but didn't say much

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 25, 2018

The Orioles first shopped Zach Britton a year ago at this time, but he still seemed a bit shaken and emotional when a trade finally became real late Tuesday night.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 25, 2018

With Dillon Tate, Cody Carroll and Josh Rogers, the Orioles fill in some obvious gaps in their farm system.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 25, 2018

The Orioles continued their rebuild Tuesday night, trading closer Zach Britton to the American League East-rival New York Yankees in exchange for three pitching prospects.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 25, 2018

Baltimore Sun staff react to the Orioles trading closer Zach Britton to the Yankees for three pitching prospects.

The Orioles and Red Sox won the second game of their three-game series at Camden Yards on Tuesday night while Yankees moved closer to acquiring Zach Britton.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 24, 2018

Their main ask will be a top prospect, as centerpiece center fielder Yusniel Díaz was in their deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers last week.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 24, 2018

As the Orioles open a seven-game homestand today, it will likely be the last for Britton in an Orioles uniform as the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline approaches.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 23, 2018

The Orioles allowed two two-run homers in the eighth inning in their third straight loss after the All-Star break.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 22, 2018

If Zach Britton and Brad Brach are traded, who will pick up the late-inning load in the Orioles' bullpen?

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 22, 2018

The Orioles could move Zach Britton in the coming days

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 22, 2018

The Orioles’ rebuild has begun, and the team’s players and staff realize that things are going to start looking a little different now.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 21, 2018

The Orioles played their first game without Manny Machado on Friday night in Toronto.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 20, 2018

Dan Duquette looks to trade veterans who will be eligible for free agency after this season.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 19, 2018

The Orioles enter the All-Star break preparing to navigate one of the club’s most pivotal stretches in determining its future in the weeks leading up to the nonwaiver trade deadline, moves that will serve as the building blocks of the team’s rebuild.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 15, 2018

Closer Zach Britton could be traded at any moment, but every solid performance has to enhance his trade value.

By Peter Schmuck

Jul 15, 2018

The Orioles tallied one run in the sixth thanks to Rangers errors. Zach Britton pitched a shutdown ninth for the victory, 1-0.

By Katherine Fominykh

Jul 14, 2018