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Orioles acknowledge importance of Twins series as slide threatens to extend into All-Star break

The Orioles face an important series in the trajectory of their season when they arrive in Minnesota for the final four games before the All-Star break.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 6, 2017

• Sports

Limited to three runs in three-game series, Orioles are swept out of Milwaukee, 4-0

The Orioles score just three runs in a three-game series in Milwaukee, lose, 4-0, to Brewers at Miller Park.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 5, 2017

• Baltimore Orioles

Orioles on deck: Britton back, plus more roster moves and what to watch at Brewers

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

By Josh Land

Jul 5, 2017

• Sports

Zach Britton's return gives Orioles most complete bullpen all season

With closer Zach Britton back in the fold, the Orioles bullpen is at its strongest composition all season.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 5, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Britton expected to work back into closer's role after activation Wednesday

Orioles closer Zach Britton will have his ninth inning job back before long, even if it's not immediately, Buck Showalter said.

By Jon Meoli

Jul 4, 2017

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Orioles' Zach Britton ends rehab assignment with scoreless 9th, is expected to be activated Wednesday

The All-Star closer needs 19 pitches to get through inning at High-A Frederick as he works on his slider.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 3, 2017

• Sports

Impending return of Zach Britton could have wide-ranging ripple effect on Orioles

How will the impending return of Zach Britton affect the Orioles bullpen?

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 1, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Closer Zach Britton says he's ready to return from DL

Orioles notes: With one rehab outing left, closer Zach Britton is ready to return

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jul 1, 2017

• Sports

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 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 closer Zach Britton ready for back-to-back rehab outings Thursday and Friday

Orioles closer Zach Britton will pitch Thursday at Bowie and Friday at Frederick as he continues to rehab his strained left forearm.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 28, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Milestone achievement strikes a chord with reliever Darren O'Day

Orioles reliever Darren O'Day reached the 500-inning milestone Sunday and is even more proud of getting his 500th strikeout during the same sequence.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 27, 2017

• Sports

Orioles closer Zach Britton allows a run in Double-A rehab outing but has his 'best stuff yet'

He goes an inning, officially passing the halfway point of his seven-outing rehabilitation plan after suffering a strained left forearm.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 26, 2017

• Sports

Orioles replicating spring training schedule for closer Zach Britton, whose progress continues

Orioles closer Zach Britton is on a spring-training simulation in terms of his rehab schedule on his way back from a forearm injury.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 25, 2017

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Orioles say it's 'premature' to discuss selling off parts, but know tough position they're in

Struggling Orioles say it's 'premature' to discuss selling off parts, but know tough position they're in

By Jon Meoli

Jun 24, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Jones gets rest before stretch on turf; Gentry's return 'outstanding' for depth

Orioles notes on outfielder Adam Jones and Craig Gentry, plus Buck Showalter's new grandson.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 22, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Showalter doesn't believe a move to the bullpen would solve Tillman's problems

Orioles manager Buck Showalter says he doesn't doesn't believe a move to the bullpen would solve starting pitcher Chris Tillman's problems.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 21, 2017

• Harford

Aberdeen IronBirds open season with 11-2 loss

A one day wait didn't seem to do the Aberdeen IronBirds any good Tuesday night at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium.

By Randy McRoberts

Jun 21, 2017

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Orioles closer Zach Britton pitches scoreless inning in first minors rehab outing at Aberdeen

Orioles closer Zach Britton tosses scoreless inning in first minors rehab outing at Aberdeen

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 20, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Britton's first rehab outing pushed back to Tuesday because of bad weather

Closer Zach Britton was scheduled to make his first minor league rehabilitation appearance Monday night at Short-A Aberdeen, but the threat of bad weather

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 19, 2017

• Maryland

Aberdeen IronBirds season opener is a washout

The Aberdeen IronBirds and its fans will have to wait another day to get the 2017 baseball season started at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium.

By Randy McRoberts

Jun 19, 2017

• Sports

Orioles, Indians still expected to play Monday night, but preparing for impending weather

Orioles and Indians are still expected to play Monday night but making preparations for impending weather.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 19, 2017

• Sports

Monday pregame: Machado stays at third, Britton postponed, Flaherty update and more

Pregame notes on Zach Britton, Manny Machado, Ryan Flaherty, Ruben Tejada

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 19, 2017

• Sports

Will more rest lead to a better Brad Brach down the stretch for the Orioles?

Will more rest lead to a better Brad Brach down the stretch for the Orioles?

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 18, 2017

• Sports

Early Orioles notes: Castillo starting for 9th straight day; updates on recoveries for O'Day, Britton

Right-handed reliever Darren O’Day is slated to through off a full mound Monday for the first time since going on the disabled list.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 18, 2017

• Sports

Orioles pregame briefing: Britton in the house, Jimenez back in the rotation and more

Zach Britton getting ready to start minor league rehab stint

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 16, 2017

• Sports

Breaking down the good and bad of the Orioles bullpen

The core of their lineup isn’t soon going to change. Neither, with a rotation full of pitchers with ERAs over five at Triple-A Norfolk, will the starting

By Jon Meoli

Jun 16, 2017

• Sports

As Orioles flail, fans worry about future

The Orioles return home this weekend with a crowded disabled list, a shaky starting rotation and an offense that has been outscored 60-17 during a six-game losing streak before breaking out for 10 runs on Wednesday. Beyond the team's immediate worries, several key players have contracts ending in the next two years, causing concern among some fans about a potential regress to another dreadful 14-season drought.

By Colin Campbell

Jun 15, 2017

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Orioles notes: O's add Miguel Castro to worn-out bullpen for series opener; Logan Verrett optioned

The Orioles added Miguel Castro from Double-A Bowie to freshen up a bullpen ravaged by short starts over the last week.

By Jon Meoli

Jun 12, 2017

• Sports

Orioles pregame: Yacabonis, Verrett join Orioles bullpen; Jackson DFA'd, Crichton optioned

Manny Machado will test his left wrist before Sunday's game, while Zach Britton is eyeing a June 19 rehab game in Aberdeen.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Jun 11, 2017

• Sports

Schmuck: With Orioles' resilience being tested, club nears a critical juncture

It seemed like a fairly simple equation two months ago. If the Orioles could maintain some semblance of competitive equilibrium while they waited for pitching

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 10, 2017

• Sports

Early Orioles notes: Jones scratched from lineup because of wet field conditions

Early Orioles notes: Jones scratched from lineup, Asher named Friday's starter

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 31, 2017

• Sports

Orioles seemingly find a gem in reinvented right-hander Alec Asher

Orioles seemingly find a gem in re-invented right-hander Alec Asher

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 25, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Ryan Flaherty gets PRP injection in shoulder; plan for Miguel Castro, Gabriel Ynoa

Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty will likely need more than a week to get back from his right shoulder strain after a PRP injection.

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Orioles notes: Katz acquired for international signing slots; Duquette on Britton, Bourn

The Orioles traded two more international signing slots for left-handed reliever Alex Katz

By Jon Meoli

May 20, 2017

• Sports

Orioles closer Zach Britton to begin comeback from forearm strain by playing catch Thursday

Orioles closer Zach Britton will throw for the first time on what could be a long path back from a left forearm strain Thursday.

By Jon Meoli

May 17, 2017

• Sports

Six-man bullpen for Orioles could come to rightful end Wednesday

An important distinction is necessary when discussing the Orioles bullpen in its current state, which it’s fair to assume won’t be much longer.

By Jon Meoli

May 17, 2017

• Sports

Showalter: Orioles' Brach has already shown he can close, but could get 'a couple days' off

Brad Brach doesn't need to prove he can brush off a blown save, but instead needs a rest, Buck Showalter said.

By Jon Meoli

May 11, 2017

• Sports

Orioles finding out quickly that replacing Zach Britton is no easy task

Orioles finding out quickly that replacing Zach Britton is no easy task

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 11, 2017

• Sports

Schmuck: Britton news highlights culture of players trying to return from injuries too quickly

Zach Britton's case highlights the fact that just about every injured player tries to come back early if there is any flexibility in the recovery period.

By Peter Schmuck

May 9, 2017

• Sports

Orioles closer Zach Britton expected to miss 45 to 60 days with forearm strain

Orioles closer Zach Britton expected to miss 45 to 60 days

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 9, 2017

• Sports

Orioles receive encouraging report on closer Zach Britton's forearm

Orthopedist Dr. Neal ElAttrache concurs with the Orioles' diagnosis of a left forearm strain in closer Zach Britton.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 9, 2017

• Sports

Orioles pregame: Second baseman Jonathan Schoop returns to starting lineup

Second baseman Jonathan Schoop returned to the Orioles’ starting lineup for Monday night’s series opener against the Washington Nationals.

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 8, 2017

• Sports

Orioles' Zach Britton concedes he came back too soon, to receive second opinion on forearm

Zach Britton headed for disabled list for second time

By Peter Schmuck

May 6, 2017

• Sports

Orioles closer Zach Britton shelved with recurring forearm discomfort

Orioles closer Zach Britton shelved with recurring forearm discomfort

By Eduardo A. Encina

May 5, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Welington Castillo to disabled list; Chris Tillman yields four homers in rehab start

Orioles catcher Welington Castillo went to the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis Tuesday, while the team activated closer Zach Britton.

By Jon Meoli

May 3, 2017

• Baltimore Orioles

Orioles on deck: Zach Britton activated, plus what to watch Tuesday at Red Sox

Orioles (16-8) vs. Red Sox (13-12)

By Josh Land

May 2, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Closer Zach Britton expects to be activated Tuesday; Asher ready for start Tuesday

Orioles closer Zach Britton expects to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday.

By Jon Meoli

May 1, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Britton will rejoin team Monday, be activated no later than Tuesday

Closer Zach Britton will rejoin the Orioles today in Boston and be reinstated from the disabled list no later than Tuesday, manager Buck Showalter said after Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the New York Yankees.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 30, 2017

• Sports

Orioles notes: Tillman to make rehab start for Norfolk; Britton back at Bowie Sunday

Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman will make at least one more minor league rehab assignment before returning from the disabled list.

By Eduardo A. Encina

Apr 29, 2017