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Orioles select contract of outfielder Julio Borbon from Double-A Bowie

August 27, 2016, 7:59am

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The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Julio Borbon from Double-A Bowie and optioned right-hander Mike Wright to Triple-A Norfolk. BorbÃ³n, 30, hit .275/.336/.362 (111-for-403) with nine doubles, four triples, six home runs, and 25 RBI in 106 games with the Baysox this season. He leads the Double-A Bowie in runs scored (59) and stolen bases (28). In five games with the Orioles this season, BorbÃ³n has batted .222/.222/.222 (2-for-9) with a run...

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Oriole Advocates set annual Cardboard to Leather collection for Sunday, Sept. 4

August 26, 2016, 6:51pm

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Oriole Advocates set annual Cardboard to Leather collection for Sunday, Sept. 4

If you're a little late on your spring cleaning, or if you're ready to thin out the baseball and softball equipment you've accumulated now that the youth seasons have ended, the Oriole Advocates have a great way for you to help those less fortunate enjoy a game we often take for granted. The Advocates have scheduled their annual Cardboard to Leather collection for Sunday, Sept. 4 before the Orioles entertain the New York Yankees. Legg Mason sponsors this worthy event, one of the important...

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Opposite dugout: Resilient Yankees look much different than when they last faced O's

August 24, 2016, 3:12pm

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Opposite dugout: Resilient Yankees look much different than when they last faced O's

Manager: Joe Girardi (9th season) Record: 65-61 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: SS Didi Gregorius (.283 with 17 HR, 57 RBIs), 2B Starlin Castro (17 HR, 57 RBIs), C Gary Sanchez (.389 with 9 HR, 16 RBIs), RHP Luis Cessa (3-0, 4.01 ERA), RHP Dellin Betances (6 saves, 27 holds, 2.23 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 5-6 Pitching probables: Aug. 26: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. RHP Luis Cessa, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 27: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. RHP Chad Green, 1:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 28: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP...

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Opposite dugout: Despite abundant power, Orioles aren't a one-dimensional team

August 20, 2016, 1:16pm

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Opposite dugout: Despite abundant power, Orioles aren't a one-dimensional team

Manager: Buck Showalter (7th season) Record: 67-56 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 3B Manny Machado (.303/.358/.553 with 28 HR, 74 RBIs), CF Adam Jones (24 HR, 73 RBIs), RF Mark Trumbo (37 HR, 90 RBIs), 1B Chris Davis (29 HR, 67 RBIs), LF Hyun Soo Kim (.321/.399/.428), RHP Chris Tillman (15-5, 3.76 ERA), LHP Zach Britton (37 saves, 0.54 ERA, 0.81 WHIP) Season series vs. Nationals: 1st meeting (4-2 in 2015) Pitching probables: Aug. 22: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m.,...

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Orioles make three roster moves

August 20, 2016, 11:52am

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Odrisamer Despaigne and catcher Francisco PeÃ±a from Triple-A Norfolk, and placed catcher Matt Wieters on the paternity leave list. Despaigne, 29, pitched to a 3.48 ERA (29 ER/75.0 IP) over 15 starts with Triple-A Norfolk this season, including surrendering one earned run over his last two starts (9.0 IP) with the Tides. In 15 games with the Orioles this season, Despaigne has gone 0-2 with a 4.81 ERA (13 ER/24.1 IP). Over 65...

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Nationals active Zimmerman, Lobaton from disabled list

August 20, 2016, 11:48am

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab assignment and reinstated first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and catcher Jose Lobaton on Saturday. Right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole and catcher Pedro Severino were optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Zimmerman, 31, returns to the Nationals' active roster after missing 16 games with a left wrist contusion. The veteran first baseman, who was hit by a pitch on the...

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Jenae Cherry to debut Orioles-inspired song before Friday night fireworks

August 18, 2016, 1:02pm

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If you were at the July 22 game between the Indians and Orioles, you were lucky enough to hear a pregame concert by singer/songwriter Jenae Cherry, a Nashville-based country music staple who has a strong connection to the Orioles: She's married to reliever Brad Brach. If you're coming to Friday night's game between the Astros and Orioles, you'll have another opportunity to hear Cherry, who will debut a new Orioles-inspired song, "Don't Miss the Magic," as part of her set during a live...

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Singer/songwriter Jenae Cherry to debut original song at Oriole Park on Aug. 19

August 18, 2016, 11:56am

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Singer/songwriter Jenae Cherry to debut original song at Oriole Park on Aug. 19

Following the 7:05 p.m. game against the Houston Astros on Friday, August 19, country music artist Jenae Cherry will debut an original, Orioles-inspired song entitled "Don't Miss the Magic" at Oriole Park. Cherry will perform the song as part of a set before the postgame fireworks display, which is presented by Baltimore Area Credit Unions. "Don't Miss the Magic" will be available for free that evening via streaming or download on SoundCloud. The Orioles Charitable Foundation will donate...

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Opposite dugout: Astros have failed to recreate mojo from last year's playoff payoff

August 17, 2016, 12:43pm

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Opposite dugout: Astros have failed to recreate mojo from last year's playoff payoff

Manager: A.J. Hinch (2nd season) Record: 61-59 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 2B Jose Altuve (.364/.428/.572 with 19 HR, 72 RBIs, 26 SB), SS Carlos Correa (18 HR, 82 RBIs), RF George Springer (23 HR, 68 RBIs), RHP Joe Musgrove (1-0, 1.47 ERA), RHP Will Harris (12 saves, 2.64 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-0 Pitching probables: Aug. 18: RHP Joe Musgrove vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 19: RHP Collin McHugh vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 20: RHP Mike Fiers vs. RHP...

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Construction continues at West Palm Beach facility, but Astros and Nats making contingency plans

August 16, 2016, 12:30pm

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Construction continues at West Palm Beach facility, but Astros and Nats making contingency plans

Construction at The Ballpark at the Palm Beaches, the new spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., that the Nationals will share with the Astros, is progressing. According to photos shot earlier this summer, the outfield walls are taking shape and practice fields are clearly visible on the 160-acre parcel. But according to this article in the Palm Beach Post, both the Astros and Nationals are making contingency plans in case the ballpark is not ready to host workouts in mid-February...

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Charles Theatre hosts Sept. 8 screening of "American Hercules: Babe Ruth"

August 15, 2016, 8:27pm

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Charles Theatre hosts Sept. 8 screening of "American Hercules: Babe Ruth"

If you enjoy Baltimore baseball history, you'll probably be interested in the Sept. 8 screening of "American Hercules: Babe Ruth," a documentary about the Sultan of Swat that will be hosted by the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum and benefit the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation. The documentary, filmed in Baltimore, will be screened at the Charles, 1711 N. Charles St., and the program runs from 6-9 p.m. It includes a private reception from 6-7 p.m. with beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres from...

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Life experiences have taught Shorebirds' Costello to roll with the punches

August 05, 2016, 1:54pm

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Life experiences have taught Shorebirds' Costello to roll with the punches

SALISBURY, Md. - Nearing the end of his first full professional season, Delmarva Shorebirds right-hander Michael Costello is aware of a variety of things. He can tell you which mounds in the South Atlantic League are kept up to snuff, which weather patterns might force him into an unexpected spot start and how long he'll spend on bus trips from one Sally League city to another. Just don't ask the 24-year-old out of Manassas, Va., about his statistics. A 40th-round selection by the Orioles out...

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Having fun and in first place, Desmond fondly remembers Washington

August 02, 2016, 1:05pm

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Having fun and in first place, Desmond fondly remembers Washington

BALTIMORE - When Ian Desmond looks up into the center field bleachers at Camden Yards for the next three days, he's going to see something a little odd for a series between the Rangers and Orioles: curly W Nationals caps here and there, maybe a few bright, white No. 20 jerseys with his name stitched in red across the back. Ever since Desmond signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Rangers in late February, savvy Nats fans have had this series circled on their calendars because it gives...

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Orioles acquire left-hander Wade Miley from Mariners

July 31, 2016, 3:54pm

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The Orioles announced tonight that they have acquired left-hander Wade Miley from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for left-hander Ariel Miranda. Miley, 29, has gone 7-8 with a 4.98 ERA (62 ER/112.0 IP) over 19 starts with the Mariners this season. Over 157 career Major League games (153 starts), he has posted a 56-54 record with a 4.07 ERA (427 ER/944.1 IP) and 728 strikeouts. The left-hander spent the 2015 season with the Boston Red Sox, leading the club in wins (11), starts (32), innings...

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Opposite dugout: Fortified Rangers on top in AL West, will present a tough challenge

July 31, 2016, 1:16pm

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Opposite dugout: Fortified Rangers on top in AL West, will present a tough challenge

Manager: Jeff Banister (2nd season) Record: 62-44 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: CF Ian Desmond (.303 with 20 HR, 63 RBIs, 17 SB), RF Nomar Mazara (13 HR, 43 RBIs), 3B Adrian Beltre (16 HR, 65 RBIs), 2B Rougned Odor (21 HR, 54 RBIs, 10 SB), RF/DH Carlos Beltrain (.304/.344/.546 with 22 homers, 64 RBIs), LHP Cole Hamels (12-2, 2.84 ERA), RHP Yu Darvish (2-2, 3.09 ERA), RHP Sam Dyson (2.42 ERA, 22 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-1 Pitching probables: Aug. 2: RHP Yu Darvish vs. RHP Dylan...

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Orioles sign Logan Ondrusek, Chaz Roe designated for assignment

July 29, 2016, 2:29pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have signed right-hander Logan Ondrusek to a Major League contract and designated right-hander Chaz Roe for assignment. Ondrusek, 31, went 8-3 with a 2.17 ERA (24 ER/99.2 IP) in 102 games with the Yakult Swallows of the Japan Central League over the last two seasons, including a 3-1 record and 2.45 ERA (8 ER/29.1 IP) in 30 games this season. In 281 career Major League games, Ondrusek has gone 21-11 with a 3.89 ERA (117 ER/270.2 IP) and 214 strikeouts. He...

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Opposite dugout: Toronto has power aplenty, but will look to improve at trade deadline

July 28, 2016, 1:22pm

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Opposite dugout: Toronto has power aplenty, but will look to improve at trade deadline

Manager: John Gibbons (9th season) Record: 57-45 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Josh Donaldson (.301/.411/.589 with 25 HR, 74 RBIs), LF Michael Saunders (19 HR, 46 RBIs), DH Edwin Encarnacion (27 HR, 87 RBIs), RHP Aaron Sanchez (11-1, 2.72 ERA), LHP J.A. Happ (13-3, 3.27 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (21 saves, 1.99 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 5-4 Pitching probables: July 29: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Marco Estrada, 7:07 p.m., MASN July 30: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. LHP J.A. Happ, 1:07 p.m.,...

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Nationals recall right-hander Lucas Giolito

July 24, 2016, 7:58am

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned right-handed pitcher Koda Glover to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Giolito returns to the Nationals to make the third start of his Major League career, for which he'll take the ball on Sunday afternoon vs. the San Diego Padres. Currently ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect in Major League...

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Opposite dugout: Though out of contention, Rockies feature dangerous lineup

July 23, 2016, 7:10pm

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Opposite dugout: Though out of contention, Rockies feature dangerous lineup

Manager: Walt Weiss (4th season) Record: 47-51 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 2B DJ LeMahieu (.329/.396/.485), LF Carlos Gonzalez (.318 with 20 HR, 60 RBIs), CF Charlie Blackmon (.300/.361/.466), 3B Nolan Arenado (25 HR, 76 RBIs), SS Trevor Story (27 HR, 69 RBIs), RHP Jon Gray (6-4, 4.12 ERA), LHP Jake McGee (15 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1st meeting (1-2 in 2013) Pitching probables: July 25: LHP Jorge De La Rosa vs. RHP Yovani Gallardo, 7:05 p.m., MASN July 26: RHP Chad Bettis vs....

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O's place Jimenez on paternity list, recall Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk

July 23, 2016, 3:22pm

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O's place Jimenez on paternity list, recall Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk and placed right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez on the paternity leave list. Wilson, 26, has gone 4-6 with a 5.22 ERA (47 ER/81.0 IP) in 16 games (13 starts) with the Orioles this season. Over 25 career Major League games (18 starts), he is 6-8 with a 4.69 ERA (61 ER/117.0 IP). The 2014 Orioles Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year went 37-29 with a 3.71 ERA (245 ER/594.0 IP) over 107 career minor...