Remember last July when the Oriole Advocates collected new and gently used baseball and softball equipment at Camden Yards as part of their Cardboard to Leather campaign? Well, the bats, balls, gloves, jerseys and other gear collected has been given a second life in Puerto Rico, where kids who otherwise wouldn't get such equipment are now wearing and using it in games. Back in November, the Advocates sent 20,000 items via shipping container to Puerto Rico, where former Orioles outfielder Benny...

The Orioles placed a fresh arm in their bullpen today in Toronto and have decided to end the Rule 5 experiment with Pedro Araujo. Araujo has been designated for assignment despite needing only 17 days from the start of the season to lose his Rule 5 status. The Orioles selected the contract of right-hander Matt Wotherspoon, who's been assigned No. 71 and will make his major league debut if appearing in a game. The Orioles can attempt to trade Araujo. Otherwise he must clear waivers and be...

The Orioles today announced several new food offerings and enhanced concessions experiences at Oriole Park for the 2019 season, beginning at Thursday's home opener at 3:05 p.m. ET against the New York Yankees. REIMAGINED EUTAW STREET EXPERIENCE & EXPANDED BOOG'S BBQ When gates open on Thursday for Opening Day, fans will enjoy a significantly-enhanced Eutaw Street experience with festoon lighting and expanded concessions and retail offerings with a lively, street festival atmosphere. At...

The Phillies got going in the first against Nats starter Aníbal Sánchez. With one out, Jean Segura singled, Bryce Harper was intentionally walked and Rhys Hoskins singled Segura home to make it 1-0 Phillies. J.T. Realmuto laid down a bunt that Sanchez deftly fielded and threw him out at first, but Harper scored to make it 2-0. In the bottom of the first against Aaron Nola, Anthony Rendon hit his second homer of the series. After a Juan Soto double, Ryan Zimmerman golfed a two-run shot...

The Nationals officially placed Trea Turner on the 10-day injured list today, and though they are offering no firm timetable for his return the club is prepared to be without its starting shortstop for a significant stretch that figures to last at least a month. "We saw the X-ray, we put him on the injured list and we'll see how he progresses," general manager Mike Rizzo said. "And when the bone heals, we'll have him start baseball activities and then get him back as soon as we...

General manager Mike Rizzo went over the injury report prior to Wednesday's series finale against the Phillies but also touched on the problems the bullpen is having keeping opponents off the board late in games. In the Mets series, the Nationals bullpen allowed eight runs on 11 hits in the eighth inning alone. It has been only four games, but individual numbers have been somewhat brutal. Matt Grace's ERA is 20.25 in three games. Jeremy Hellickson allowed three hits last night, including...

TORONTO - After going winless here last season in 10 games, the Orioles can today sweep a three-game series at Rogers Centre. They won 6-5 Monday night and 2-1 behind Andrew Cashner last night. At 4-1, the Orioles are in second place in the American League East, a half-game behind the 5-1 Tampa Bay Rays. New York is third at 2-3 followed by Toronto at 2-4 and Boston at 1-5. Last year, the Orioles went 3-21-2 in 26 road series and now they are 2-0 to begin this season. For the second time this...

The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Adrián Sanchez from Triple-A Fresno and placed shortstop Trea Turner (broken right index finger) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Sanchez, 28, has hit .271 with nine doubles, one triple, 14 RBI, and 14 runs scored in 62 games across two seasons (2017-18) with Washington. He has appeared at second base (23 G), third base (14 G) and shortstop (8...

The Orioles today announced plans for the club's home opener on Thursday, April 4, at 3:05 p.m. ET against the New York Yankees, which will air on MASN and the 44-station Orioles Radio Network including flagship 105.7 The Fan. To allow fans the opportunity to experience the excitement of Opening Day, the entire ballpark will open at noon on Thursday. Each fan will receive a 2019 schedule magnet, presented by Long Fence, at the gates. Roving musical groups will entertain fans on Eutaw Street...

TORONTO - Anyone getting tired of watching the Orioles win yet? Yep, just kidding. But the 2019 Orioles have won their last four by six combined runs. Every game has gone down to the last pitch. Three of the games were started by James Paxton, J.A. Happ and Marcus Stroman. Four different players have saves. But other than that ... Hey, for a change it's fun for the fans of Birdland who no doubt are getting a good feeling about this team. The good feeling in the clubhouse was something you...