Fans didn't have a say in how the Rawlings Gold Glove Award voting turned out, but if you'd like, you can place your vote for what's called the

A couple of Nationals prospects have been close to earning the honor this month, but Matt Purke is the first to break through. The left-hander was named Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Week for week No. 3. Purke went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in three starts. He had a rough outing Tuesday, going three innings and allowing five runs on eight hits in a 7-3 loss to Salt River. Purke walked two, had a balk and struck out one. His ERA is now 3.00. Purke threw 60 pitches with 35 for strikes. Still,...

Yesterday is a blur, but it cleared up a few issues. The Orioles have a new pitching coach, former Braves minor league pitching coordinator Dave Wallace. They have three Gold Glove winners in center fielder Adam Jones, shortstop J.J. Hardy and third baseman Manny Machado. They had a lot going on yesterday. Wallace was officially hired six days after his interview. All four candidates made strong impressions on manager Buck Showalter, executive vice president Dan Duquette and vice president of...

Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters tonight during a conference call that he didn't downgrade any of the pitching coach candidates for being too old or too young. Age didn't matter. The Orioles chose 66-year-old Dave Wallace, who spent the past four seasons as the Braves minor league pitching coordinator, over former Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee, Mariners pitching coach Carl Willis and Rangers bullpen coach Andy Hawkins. "The guys we interviewed who we didn't take will...

After winning his first Gold Glove tonight, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado said he was surprised when he heard his name called. Machado was one of three O's winners tonight, along with J.J. Hardy at short and center fielder Adam Jones. "It's just an honor to be in the same category as the other third basemen out there," Machado said on a conference call. "I'm blessed. It wasn't something that happened with (just) myself. It helped me out having (coach) Bobby Dickerson there with...

Earlier tonight Rawlings announced that three Orioles - shortstop J.J. Hardy, center fielder Adam Jones and third baseman Manny Machado - have been named this year's American League Gold Glove Award recipients for defensive excellence at their respective positions. The Orioles and Kansas City Royals led the American League with three award winners each in 2013. This marks the second straight year the Orioles have had three players receive Gold Glove awards. It is the first career Gold Glove...

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy no longer can be viewed as unappreciated defensively. Hardy, primarily known for his power at the shortstop position, won his second consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove tonight by beating out the Tampa Bay Rays' Yunel Escobar and the Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar. The announcement was made on ESPN2. Hardy is the third Orioles shortstop to win the award in consecutive years, joining Cal Ripken Jr. (1991-92) and Mark Belanger (1973-78). In 2013, Hardy led all...

For the first time since 1975, an Orioles third baseman has been awarded the Rawlings Gold Glove for defensive excellence. A 21-year-old former shortstop ended the dry spell. Manny Machado has won his first Gold Glove in his first full season in the majors, with the announcement coming tonight on ESPN2. Machado had to pry it away from the other two finalists, the Rangers' Adrian Beltre and the Rays' Evan Longoria, who combined to win the last six. Machado, the only Oriole last night to win...

The Orioles have hired Atlanta Braves pitching coordinator Dave Wallace as their new pitching coach. Wallace replaces Rick Adair, who took a personal leave of absence in August. Wallace has served as a pitching coach for four major league teams - the Houston Astros (2007), Boston Red Sox (2003-06), New York Mets (1999-2000) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1995-97). Overall, Wallace has worked in professional baseball since 1981, serving as a major league coach, minor league coach and front office...

The Orioles today announced they have named Dave Wallace as their new pitching coach. Wallace brings a decade of experience as a major league pitching coach to his new role, including the 2004 World Series champion Boston Red Sox and 2000 National League champion New York Mets. He has worked as a pitching coach for four major league teams - the Houston Astros (2007), Red Sox (2003-06), Mets (1999-2000) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1995-97). Overall, Wallace has worked in professional baseball since...