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Orioles acquire Rogers from Marlins for Norby and Stowers

Orioles acquire Rogers from Marlins for Norby and Stowers

The Orioles found another starting pitcher before this evening’s trade deadline. It cost them a pair of major league-caliber players,...

Roch Kubatko July 30, 2024 6:25 pm
Deadline day arrives with Orioles still searching for same upgrades

Deadline day arrives with Orioles still searching for same upgrades

The trade deadline clock is ticking louder. Pencils are down at 6 p.m., though deals tend to trickle in after...

Roch Kubatko July 30, 2024 8:00 am
Orioles fail in quest for doubleheader sweep, lose 8-4 in Game 2 (updated)

Orioles fail in quest for doubleheader sweep, lose 8-4 in Game 2 (updated)

Colton Cowser laid into a fastball, watched it soar to right field and raised his right leg. It probably won’t...

Roch Kubatko July 30, 2024 3:20 am
Eflin earns first Orioles win in Game 1, McCann catches fastball in face and keeps playing (updated)

Eflin earns first Orioles win in Game 1, McCann catches fastball in face and keeps playing (updated)

Zach Eflin will pitch in front of much larger crowds and with a lot more at stake. He won’t always...

Roch Kubatko July 29, 2024 9:54 pm
Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Jays at Camden Yards (updated)

Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Jays at Camden Yards (updated)

Zach Eflin makes his Orioles debut today in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards....

Roch Kubatko July 29, 2024 4:34 pm
A few thoughts on trade deadline and assorted rumors

A few thoughts on trade deadline and assorted rumors

The increasingly unusual nature of baseball’s trade deadline, where teams can behave like buyers and sellers depending on which direction...

Roch Kubatko July 29, 2024 8:00 am
Orioles rely on six-run third and some defensive gems to defeat Padres 8-6 (updated)

Orioles rely on six-run third and some defensive gems to defeat Padres 8-6 (updated)

The crowd erupted today in the top of the first inning when Padres leadoff hitter Luis Arraez lifted a popup...

Roch Kubatko July 28, 2024 8:23 pm
Eflin: “I’ve heard nothing but incredible things about this locker room”

Eflin: “I’ve heard nothing but incredible things about this locker room”

Zach Eflin wasn’t ignorant to the trade rumors. He heard and read them. His soon-to-be former club kept him informed....

Roch Kubatko July 28, 2024 4:17 pm
Orioles lineup missing Rutschman, Henderson batting third

Orioles lineup missing Rutschman, Henderson batting third

The Orioles activated new starter Zach Eflin and assigned him uniform No. 24. Eflin threw yesterday and is a candidate...

Roch Kubatko July 28, 2024 2:29 pm
Norby on home debut and staying numb to trade talk

Norby on home debut and staying numb to trade talk

Jorge Mateo walked through the clubhouse yesterday with a brace on his left elbow and wearing a signed Russell Westbrook...

Roch Kubatko July 28, 2024 8:00 am