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Rick Peterson won't return to Orioles in 2017

November 12, 2016, 7:20am

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The Orioles are making changes in their minor league system while continuing their work on the major league coaching staff. Rick Peterson won't return as director of pitching development for the 2017 season. I heard from multiple sources that Peterson was gone, and executive vice president Dan Duquette confirmed it this afternoon. Peterson was hired for the position in January 2012 after serving as pitching coach with the Brewers, Mets and Athletics. He also worked as the Blue Jays minor...

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McGregor's role in Miley's strong finish

November 11, 2016, 6:44pm

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McGregor's role in Miley's strong finish

As the Orioles seem content or financially motivated to stick with their rotation candidates next spring, they're banking on left-hander Wade Miley to give them a greater return on their trade with the Mariners. Miley went 2-5 with a 6.17 ERA and 1.574 WHIP in 11 starts with the Orioles, but he picked up a head of steam toward the finish. In his last three outings, he held the opposition to four runs and struck out 23 batters over 18 2/3 innings. The Rays, Diamondbacks and Yankees can vouch...

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Notes on general managers meetings and coaching candidates

November 11, 2016, 6:13am

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Notes on general managers meetings and coaching candidates

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette flew home last night from the general managers meetings in Arizona with a clearer read on the free agent and trade markets, holding firm to the same desires. Duquette wants to upgrade the outfield defense. He's searching for a left-handed bat, the need amplified with Matt Wieters and Pedro Alvarez potentially lost to free agency. He wants to improve the catching and bullpen depth. "We got an idea of what some other clubs are looking to deal in the...

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Comparing offseason Trumbo to Davis

November 10, 2016, 5:31pm

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Is Mark Trumbo the 2016 offseason version of Chris Davis? There are the obvious differences, including Davis' ability to land a seven-year, $161 million contract with the Orioles. Trumbo is lined up for a significant bump in salary, but not to the same degree. Certainly not with the Orioles, whose payroll would crumble like a jelly donut in Sidney Ponson's pants pocket. (I seriously have nothing against Ponson, but I've convinced myself that I'll drop dead if I don't make one joke a year....

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Trumbo wins Silver Slugger Award

November 10, 2016, 8:33am

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Mark Trumbo did more than make a sterling comeback in 2016. He also swung a silver bat. Trumbo won a Silver Slugger Award tonight, the only Oriole to be honored. The announcement came on MLB Network. Voting is done by managers and coaches. Trumbo was joined in the AL outfield by the Red Sox's Mookie Betts and the Angels' Mike Trout. The accolades keep piling up for Trumbo, who's already been named Comeback Player of the Year in the American League by Sporting News and in the Players Choice...

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Hyun Soo Kim also slated to play in WBC

November 10, 2016, 5:13am

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The Orioles apparently will have a fourth player leave spring training to participate in the World Baseball Classic. Hyun Soo Kim is part of South Korea's 28-man roster, with confirmation coming via Yonhap News Agency. Manager Kim In-sik provided the list of names and the Orioles outfielder is included among four major leaguers. Center fielder Adam Jones (USA), third baseman Manny Machado (Dominican Republic) and second baseman Jonathan Schoop (Netherlands) also will play in the fourth...

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This, that and the other

November 09, 2016, 4:23pm

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More awards are coming tonight with the Louisville Silver Slugger Award winners announced on MLB Network. No truth to the rumor that Neil Patrick Harris will perform a musical number between selections. The Orioles set a club record with three winners in 2013, the last year that they were honored. Awards were given to first baseman Chris Davis, shortstop J.J. Hardy and center fielder Adam Jones. The previous winner was designated hitter Aubrey Huff in 2008. Huff also played first base and third...

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Trumbo receives Comeback Player of the Year Award

November 09, 2016, 4:02pm

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Trumbo receives Comeback Player of the Year Award

The players have spoken again and they remain impressed with how Mark Trumbo elevated his game in 2016. Trumbo won the Players Choice Award for American League Comeback Player of the Year, the announcement coming tonight on MLB Network. He beat out the Rangers' Ian Desmond and Yu Darvish. Closer Zach Britton was a finalist for Outstanding Pitcher in the American League, but Red Sox starter Rick Porcello took the prize. The Indians' Corey Kluber also was a finalist. The Sporting News named...

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Jones, Machado and Schoop will leave Orioles for WBC

November 09, 2016, 11:37am

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Three Orioles are confirmed as participating in the 2017 World Baseball Classic - their starting center fielder, third baseman and second baseman. The WBC's official Twitter account noted that Adam Jones will represent Team USA, Manny Machado will play for the Dominican Republic and Jonathan Schoop will join Team Netherlands. Executive vice president Dan Duquette offered confirmation to reporters, including MLB Network's Jon Morosi, at the general managers meetings in Arizona. Manager Buck...

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This, that and the other

November 08, 2016, 3:39pm

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We're being bombarded with awards shows for the next two weeks. I'm waiting for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to host one of them. Can't wait to find out who wins "Best On-Screen Kiss." Tonight is the Players Choice Awards from 8-9:30 p.m. on MLB Network. Watch me feign interest. The Orioles have two nominees in the American League. Zach Britton, Corey Kluber and Rick Porcello are finalists for Outstanding Pitcher, and Mark Trumbo, Yu Darvish and Ian Desmond are finalists for Comeback...

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Machado and Davis fail to win Gold Glove

November 08, 2016, 3:25pm

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Machado and Davis fail to win Gold Glove

The Orioles went 0-for-2 in the Rawlings Gold Glove Award voting. Finalists Manny Machado and Chris Davis were denied tonight at their respective positions, leaving the Orioles without a winner for the first time since 2010. Machado, a two-time winner at third base in the American League, lost tonight to the Rangers' Adrian Beltre. Davis, a two-time finalist at first base, lost to the Rangers' Mitch Moreland. Beltre also received the honor in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012. Moreland is a...

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Orioles outright Jed Bradley

November 08, 2016, 9:31am

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The Orioles cleared more room on their 40-man roster this afternoon by outrighting left-hander Jed Bradley to Triple-A Norfolk. The move leaves them with 33 on the roster and it comes as no surprise. Bradley was viewed as left-handed bullpen depth after the Orioles claimed him from the Braves on Oct. 7. There were early signs that he would come off the 40-man later, with the hope that he'd pass through waivers. Bradley, 26, went 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA over six relief appearances with the Braves,...

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Gold Gloves, free agency and more

November 07, 2016, 5:02pm

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The Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners will be announced tonight on ESPN. The Orioles have two American League finalists, with Manny Machado at third base and Chris Davis at first. Machado is competing against the Rangers' Adrian Beltre and the Mariners' Kyle Seager. Davis is competing against the Royals' Eric Hosmer and the Rangers' Mitch Moreland. I'm not expecting the Orioles to bring home a winner this year. Machado won it in 2013 and 2015, and he also won a Platinum Glove in 2013....

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Showalter reacts to Britton's exclusion from Cy Young finalists

November 07, 2016, 3:08pm

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Showalter reacts to Britton's exclusion from Cy Young finalists

The exclusion of Orioles left-hander Zach Britton from the Cy Young Award finalists in the American League struck a nerve with manager Buck Showalter, who didn't care about his own honor nearly as much as the one that eluded his closer. Showalter, the Indians' Terry Francona and the Rangers' Jeff Banister are finalists for Manager of the Year. Showalter's night wasn't made. "It's shocking," Showalter said after Britton was omitted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America in...

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Showalter finalist for BBWAA award, Britton excluded for Cy Young

November 07, 2016, 1:53pm

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Showalter finalist for BBWAA award, Britton excluded for Cy Young

The Cy Young Award in the American League won't go to a reliever this year. It won't reach closer Zach Britton's hands. Britton didn't receive enough support from the Baseball Writers' Association of America, which favored the Indians' Corey Kluber, the Red Sox's Rick Porcello and the Tigers' Justin Verlander. The announcement came tonight on MLB Network. The Orioles' Buck Showalter is a finalist for Manager of the Year and will attempt to win it for the fourth time in his career....

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Wieters doesn't receive qualifying offer

November 07, 2016, 12:07pm

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Wieters doesn't receive qualifying offer

The Orioles moved closer to parting ways with longtime catcher Matt Wieters, declining today to extend a qualifying offer. Mark Trumbo received the qualifying offer, as expected, and he's almost certain to refuse it and test free agency. The deadline for players to make a decision is Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. The qualifying offer increased this year from $15.8 million to $17.2 million. Wieters accepted it last year, proved that he made a full recovery from ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right...

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Today's schedule and important Rule 5 decisions

November 06, 2016, 2:56pm

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Today's schedule and important Rule 5 decisions

Today is the deadline for teams to make qualifying offers to their free agents, leaving the Orioles with important decisions on outfielder Mark Trumbo and catcher Matt Wieters. Trumbo led the majors with 47 home runs and it wouldn't make any sense for him to take the $17.2 million and re-enter the market next winter. His value is going to be higher? This is his time to cash in and he's going to do it. The Orioles figure to make him the offer, attempt to re-sign him to a multi-year deal and...

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Hobgood taking a shot at hitting

November 04, 2016, 11:52am

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Unable to stay healthy and launch a promising career as a pitcher, former first-round pick Matt Hobgood is attempting to take a different route to the majors. Hobgood, 26, is trying to make a comeback as a hitter. He's currently working out in Arizona with former Orioles outfielder Larry Harlow, his hitting coach at Norco (Cal.) High School. It's going to be a process, of course, but Hobgood isn't ready to hang up his spikes. The Orioles made Hobgood the fifth-overall pick in the 2009 draft...

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Rickard and Lee reinstated from 60-day disabled list (updated)

November 04, 2016, 11:22am

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Rickard and Lee reinstated from 60-day disabled list (updated)

The World Series is over and it's time for teams to focus on the 40-man roster, which includes returning players to it who were removed due to injury. The Orioles have reinstated outfielder Joey Rickard and minor league pitcher Chris Lee from the 60-day disabled list, procedural moves that increase the 40-man roster to 34 players. The free agents have been eliminated. Steve Pearce was an exception because the Orioles placed him on the 60-day disabled list in September. Rickard hadn't played...

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Alan Mills remains candidate to join Orioles' coaching staff

November 04, 2016, 10:03am

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The Orioles continue to interview candidates for pitching coach and hope to make a decision next week. They still had a few more meetings scheduled as of yesterday. Double-A Bowie pitching coach Alan Mills interviewed on Thursday and he's a prime candidate to join the staff. However, he could replace Dom Chiti as bullpen coach rather than move into the dugout as Dave Wallace's replacement. While the Orioles prefer to hire a pitching coach first, they're considering the candidates for both...