TORONTO - Who knew that Orioles right-hander David Hess, entering with an ERA of 5.95 and Toronto lefty Thomas Pannone, making his first big league start, would produce such a great pitcher's duel. But that duo did today at Rogers Centre. Hess took a no-hitter to the fifth and Pannone to the seventh. In the end the game was decided in the seventh inning when the O's blew a big rally and Toronto got a key home run. And the Blue Jays win was cemented and the pitcher's duel ended with a...

The Orioles received good news today on pitching prospect Hunter Harvey, who was shut down again yesterday from his throwing program. The discomfort in Harvey's right elbow is due to a mild case of tendinitis, according to an industry source. Harvey had been cleared on Aug. 6 to resume flat-ground throwing after experiencing some stiffness in his right forearm that removed him from the mound. He complained yesterday of soreness in the elbow, which always sets off organizational alarms based on...

The 15th season of Nationals baseball opens the 2019 campaign at home Thursday, March 28 against the New York Mets. It is the earliest start to a season in Nationals history. Major League Baseball wanted to start the season a week early again this season, as they did last season, so that they can build in an extra three or four off days in each campaign. The Nats open with three games at home against the Mets and then two games against the Phillies, April 2 and 3. The Nats will have 13...

The Orioles will begin their 2019 season on the road, visiting two cities before playing the Yankees in the home opener on April 4. It's never too early to look ahead, especially with the current season such a disappointment. Major League Baseball just released the schedule, which includes the first Orioles game on March 28 at Yankee Stadium. The series resumes on the 30th after an off-day and is followed by three games in Toronto. Per the usual format, the Orioles will host each American...

Home opener slated for April 4 at Oriole Park against the New York Yankees The Orioles today announced that their 2019 home opener will be on Thursday, April 4, at Oriole Park against the New York Yankees at 3:05 p.m. ET, following a season-opening, six-game road trip to New York-AL and Toronto. The club will open the 2019 season one week earlier at Yankee Stadium against the Yankees on Thursday, March 28. The Orioles will again host each American League East divisional opponent for three...

The Washington Nationals - in conjunction with Major League Baseball - announced their 2019 schedule on Wednesday. The 15th season of Nationals baseball will commence with an Opening Day matchup against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on March 28th, marking the earliest start of the season in Nationals history (2005-present). Washington's initial homestand will feature three games against the Mets before welcoming the Philadelphia Phillies for two games, April 2nd and 3rd. Nationals Park...

TORONTO - The Orioles are still waiting to hear the decision by Mark Trumbo of the next course of action for his injured right knee. Trumbo went on the disabled list Monday with right knee inflammation. He has sought several opinions including one from Dr. James Andrews and one from Dr. Leigh Ann Curl, the head orthopaedic surgeon for the Baltimore Ravens. The Orioles would hate to lose Trumbo for an extended period. Since the All-Star break, he is hitting .284 with five homers and 16...

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is out of the lineup today in Toronto after striking out four times last night. Davis has fanned 33 times in 66 at-bats over his last 18 games. Trey Mancini is at first base and John Andreoli is the designated hitter as the Orioles try to avoid the sweep and finally win a game at Rogers Centre. They've gone 0-9 this season. Craig Gentry is in left field. Austin Wynns is catching. Rookie David Hess made a June 7 start in Toronto and allowed only one run in six...

The Orioles invite fans to enjoy Brunch at the Ballpark on Sunday, September 16, when they host the Chicago White Sox at 1:05 p.m. ET. A limited number of ticket packages are available, which feature an exclusive pregame brunch on the Center Field Roof Deck from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., as well as an Orioles coffee mug, a $10 gift card to the Orioles Team Store, and a game ticket. The pregame brunch includes breakfast biscuits, a build-your-own scrambled egg station, cinnamon French toast,...

TORONTO - Well this is the Orioles last chance. Last chance to win a game in Toronto in the 2018 season. They take an 0-9 record at Rogers Centre into this afternoon's finale of a three-game series with the Blue Jays winning the first two. The Orioles have been outscored 57-28 in the ballpark this year including 13-5 in this series. The Orioles have lost four games this year by one run at Toronto and one by two runs. Toronto (57-69) had lost four straight before the Orioles got to town. The...