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Matthew Taylor: Everything I needed to know about Jim Johnson I learned back in June
Jim Johnson’s 51 saves in 2012 were the most in baseball and established a new Orioles record in the category....
Matthew Taylor: Postseason probably means an improbable hero or two
The 2012 Orioles, a roster filled with odds-defying heroes, are a perfect match for postseason baseball, which rewards unlikely stars...
Matthew Taylor: Historical proof that more is better
The Orioles extended their remarkable run of consecutive extra-inning victories to 15 this week with wins in 18 and 11...
Matthew Taylor: New Oriole Magic ends string of 14 losing seasons
Let’s start with this: The Orioles’ run of 14 losing seasons is over. The O’s 14th-inning victory Thursday against the...
Matthew Taylor: Enjoy the moment, Orioles fans
During a seemingly off-the-cuff speech as a part of Thursday’s on-the-field-ceremonies, Cal Ripken Jr. pointed to the Orioles dugout and...
Matthew Taylor: Five-game win streaks are the new Oriole Way
The Orioles are masters of the five-game win streak. After stringing together a then-season-best four-game win streak in late April,...
Matthew Taylor: Machado surpasses Powell for youngest Oriole to have multi-homer game
Manny Machado hit his first two major league home runs against the Kansas City Royals’ Luke Hochevar on Aug. 10,...
Matthew Taylor: Feeling the plight of the low-budget little man
Think about big-budget baseball teams that have been a disappointment this season. Which teams come to mind, and how do...
Matthew Taylor: A look (way) back at the O’s first deal at the deadline
The trade deadline is approaching. You know the names floating around the rumor mill in 2012, but do you know...
Matthew Taylor: Deal with Tribe returned Murray to O’s nest
It’s off to Cleveland for the Orioles after a series split this week with the Twins. Whatever excitement this four-game...