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Hunter Harvey update and reports on Chris Lee, Andrew Triggs and Parker Bridwell

November 20, 2015, 1:48pm

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Hunter Harvey update and reports on Chris Lee, Andrew Triggs and Parker Bridwell

After being shut down in September due to discomfort in his right elbow, Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey has been cleared to do some light throwing. Harvey is back home in North Carolina, but he figures to report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota later this winter. Dr. James Andrews recommended on Oct. 5 that Harvey rest for four to six weeks before resuming a throwing program. His diagnosis matched the one that came earlier from team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. Harvey...

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Orioles add Lee, Triggs and Bridwell to 40-man roster

November 20, 2015, 9:44am

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The Orioles purchased the contracts of left-hander Chris Lee and right-handers Andrew Triggs and Parker Bridwell from Double-A Bowie today, adding three pitchers to the 40-man roster and protecting them before the Rule 5 draft on Dec. 10 in Nashville. The roster is now full, but the Orioles can clear room prior to the Rule 5 draft. Count on it. They also can remove players to open spots for trade and free agent acquisitions. Today's deadline prevents other players from within the organization...

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More from Duquette, Machado's fourth-place finish and the 40-man roster

November 19, 2015, 3:42pm

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More from Duquette, Machado's fourth-place finish and the 40-man roster

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette didn't reveal much yesterday on "The Mid-Atlantic Sports Report" on MASN beyond confirming that the club remains interested in re-signing Chris Davis, Darren O'Day and Steve Pearce, three names that were floated during his interview. Is Duquette more or less confident now that he can retain Davis? "I don't know if I can handicap these things," he said. "Chris has had some good years in Baltimore and we like having him here. We're trying....

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Machado places fourth, Davis 14th in AL MVP balloting

November 19, 2015, 2:08pm

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Machado places fourth, Davis 14th in AL MVP balloting

Though the Orioles were shut out this year in the Baseball Writers' Association of America awards, third baseman Manny Machado and first baseman Chris Davis gained a measure of notice. Machado placed fourth tonight for Most Valuable Player in the American League, while Davis finished 14th. Machado received four third-place votes, 11 fourth, five fifth, one sixth, one seventh, one eighth, three ninth and one 10th for 158 total points. Davis received five seventh-place votes, two eighth, two...

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Notes on O'Day, AL MVP and more

November 18, 2015, 4:53pm

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The Tigers no longer appear to be in the running for free agent reliever Darren O'Day after acquiring closer Francisco Rodriguez yesterday from the Brewers. The more pressing question over here is whether the Orioles remain in the hunt. I received confirmation on the FOXSports.com report that O'Day is seeking a four-year deal in the $28-$36 million range. The Tigers don't seem inclined to pay closer money for a set-up man. The Orioles wouldn't do it last winter with left-hander Andrew...

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Orioles interested in Neil Walker

November 18, 2015, 11:49am

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I heard a few weeks ago that the Orioles had some interest in Pirates infielder Neil Walker and were checking whether he might be non-tendered. As it turns out, they took it a step further and engaged in trade talks during the general managers meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. I'm told that nothing came of it, with the Pirates apparently seeking more than the Orioles were willing to surrender and Walker figures to be tendered a contract as a Super Two in his final year before reaching free...

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This, that and the other

November 17, 2015, 4:30pm

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The Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce the Cy Young Award winners in both leagues tonight on MLB Network. My guess is Dallas Keuchel beats out Sonny Gray and David Price in the American League. Four Orioles have won the Cy Young Award, including three-time winner Jim Palmer (1973, 1975, 1976). Mike Cuellar and Denny McLain were co-winners in 1969, Mike Flanagan won it in 1979 and Steve Stone won it in 1980. Stone went 25-7 with a 3.23 ERA and nine complete games in 37...

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Bobby Dickerson talks about Manny Machado's defense at third base

November 16, 2015, 6:03pm

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Bobby Dickerson talks about Manny Machado's defense at third base

The Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce its Managers of the Year tonight on MLB Network. Orioles skipper Buck Showalter won it last year in the American League, but he isn't a finalist in 2015. The choice comes down to the Rangers' Jeff Banister, the Astros' A.J. Hinch and the Twins' Paul Molitor. My guess is Banister, though I'd lean more toward Hinch for taking a team predicted to lose just about every game and guiding it into the playoffs. Manny Machado didn't win a...

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More from Dan Duquette on Chris Davis and his shopping list

November 15, 2015, 5:50pm

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More from Dan Duquette on Chris Davis and his shopping list

The Baseball Writers' Association of America begins announcing its award winners tonight with Rookie of the Year in both leagues. I can't reveal my AL ballot until later this evening. Spoiler alert: The Orioles weren't represented. The finalists are Houston's Carlos Correa, Cleveland's Francisco Lindor and Minnesota's Miguel Sano. Keep in mind that ballots were turned in before the playoffs. Six Orioles have been chosen as Rookie of the Year. Can you name them without looking it up?...

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Would the Orioles pursue a reunion with Nick Markakis?

November 14, 2015, 7:33pm

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In case you lost count, the Orioles are in the market for two outfielders this winter. Not just one. They would like to re-sign Gerardo Parra and plug him into right field, but it naturally depends on how many years and dollars he can milk from the market. Here's a thought: What about Nick Markakis? His name came up yesterday during the "Wall to Wall Baseball" show on MASN and it made for a fun debate. It isn't unanimous, but there are people in the organization with interest in at least...

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Caleb Joseph on Matt Wieters taking qualifying offer

November 13, 2015, 6:27pm

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Caleb Joseph on Matt Wieters taking qualifying offer

As soon as word leaked that catcher Matt Wieters accepted the Orioles' qualifying offer, fans wondered how it impacted Caleb Joseph and how he would react to it. Bitter? Concerned about his status on the roster? Worried about losing at-bats? Try none of the above. The same guy who appeared in 100 games this year and caught in 94 was thrilled to find out that Wieters would return in 2016. "I've been in touch with Matt here and there," Joseph said. "I didn't want to infringe on his...

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Dan Duquette on keeping Matt Wieters and how it impacts other moves

November 13, 2015, 1:21pm

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Dan Duquette on keeping Matt Wieters and how it impacts other moves

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette stated today that there's still enough payroll flexibility to retain first baseman Chris Davis despite committing $15.8 million to catcher Matt Wieters, who accepted the qualifying offer. "I don't think it impacts our desire or our ability to re-sign Chris Davis," said Duquette, who's in New York to watch third baseman Manny Machado receive his Gold Glove. "I will say this, It's the shortest and quickest negotiation I've ever had with...

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Wieters: "I feel a lot of good things can come out of being back in Baltimore"

November 13, 2015, 10:20am

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Wieters: "I feel a lot of good things can come out of being back in Baltimore"

Though he understood the risks and took his time making the decision official, Orioles catcher Matt Wieters said today that he always was leaning toward accepting the qualifying offer and staying in Baltimore. It's just the right fit for Wieters and his family. Wieters will return to the Orioles on a $15.8 million contract as the second player to accept the qualifying offer. Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus also took it. "I wouldn't say it was an easy decision because when you play for...

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Matt Wieters accepts qualifying offer

November 13, 2015, 9:24am

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Catcher Matt Wieters will return to the Orioles in 2016. Wieters has accepted the Orioles' $15.8 million qualifying offer, according to a source, while first baseman Chris Davis and left-hander Wei-Yin Chen are assured of rejecting it. The club hasn't confirmed it, but an announcement will come later today. The deadline is 5 p.m. Wieters was the uncertain one in the group. All three players are represented by agent Scott Boras. The Orioles will receive compensatory draft picks if Davis and...

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Showalter on Wieters, O'Day and more

November 12, 2015, 5:20pm

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The Orioles will find out later today whether catcher Matt Wieters has accepted or declined the $15.8 million qualifying offer. It's the only drama attached to the 5 p.m. deadline. First baseman Chris Davis and left-hander Wei-Yin Chen will turn it down. They're going to cash in big this winter and the Orioles are going to receive a compensatory draft pick if the duo signs with other clubs. Davis is more likely to re-sign than Chen despite the monstrous contract that will be attached to him....

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Chris Davis denied Silver Slugger Award

November 12, 2015, 11:20am

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This hasn't been a good week for first baseman Chris Davis. After being excluded as a finalist for the American League's Most Valuable Player award, Davis lost out tonight to the Tigers' Miguel Cabrera for the Silver Slugger Award at first base. The announcement came on MLB Network, with Davis and third baseman Manny Machado failing to garner enough votes from managers and coaches. The Silver Slugger is presented annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American...

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Duquette recaps GM meetings

November 12, 2015, 7:03am

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Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette is headed home after the general managers meetings in Boca Raton, Fla., with no additions to the roster, but lots of conversations that he hopes will lead to future transactions this winter. In other words, it was the GM meetings. That's usually how it works. "We met with several clubs to see where we might be compatible on the trade market," Duquette said this morning while heading to the airport. "And then we also met with several agency...

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Catching up on the catching situation

November 11, 2015, 3:05pm

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Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette stated multiple times before the general managers meetings that he wanted to improve the club's catching depth. It wasn't the No. 1 priority, but he targeted it. The list of free agents is underwhelming beyond Matt Wieters, but the Orioles have reached out to Jarrod Saltalamacchia's agent, according to multiple reports. The need increases dramatically if Wieters signs with another club. He has until 5 p.m. Friday to accept or decline the $15.8...

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Machado denied Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

November 11, 2015, 2:00pm

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Machado denied Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

Manny Machado was denied the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award at third base tonight, losing out to the Rockies' Nolan Arenado. Machado and Arenado won Rawlings Gold Gloves last night. The Wilson Award, however, goes to only one player in the majors at each position. The winners are determined by statistics using sabermetrics. Managers and coaches vote for the Gold Glove. The Wilson award was created in 2012. In the first two years, it was given to one player on each team. Orioles...

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Dylan Bundy unlikely to start again in AFL (updated)

November 11, 2015, 8:31am

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Dylan Bundy unlikely to start again in AFL (updated)

Orioles top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy isn't expected to make another start in the final two weeks of the Arizona Fall League. Bundy was scratched from Monday's start with stiffness in his right forearm and replaced by former Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia. The Orioles referred to him as "day to day," but I'm told that he probably will be shut down and continue to receive treatment for a muscle strain. The former first-round draft pick could report to the minicamp in January at the Ed Smith...