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Opposite dugout: Baby Boomers keeping Yankees in contention

September 01, 2016, 10:12am

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Opposite dugout: Baby Boomers keeping Yankees in contention

Manager: Joe Girardi (9th season) Record: 69-63 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: C Gary Sanchez (.374/.441/.798 with 11 HR, 21 RBIs), SS Didi Gregorius (.286 with 19 HR, 64 RBIs), 2B Starlin Castro (.269 with 19 HR, 64 RBIs), RHP Chad Green (2-3, 4.09 ERA), RHP Dellin Betances (2.12 ERA, 0.97 WHIP) Season series vs. Orioles: 7-6 Pitching probables: Sept. 2: RHP Chad Green vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 3: LHP CC Sabathia vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASN Sept. 4: RHP Michael...

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Zach Wilt: O's need to finish strong for shot at postseason

September 01, 2016, 4:59am

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Zach Wilt: O's need to finish strong for shot at postseason

This morning we turn the page on our calendars, or simply swipe up on our smartphones, as September begins and we near the finish line of the 2016 MLB season. With 29 games remaining, the Baltimore Orioles sit four back of the first place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East and tied with the Tigers for the second wild card spot. August marked the O's second losing month of the year, as they finished 13-15. They went 12-14 in July. FanGraphs.com projects that the Birds will go 15-14...

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Oriole Advocates set annual Cardboard to Leather collection for Sunday, Sept. 4

August 26, 2016, 6:51pm

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Oriole Advocates set annual Cardboard to Leather collection for Sunday, Sept. 4

If you're a little late on your spring cleaning, or if you're ready to thin out the baseball and softball equipment you've accumulated now that the youth seasons have ended, the Oriole Advocates have a great way for you to help those less fortunate enjoy a game we often take for granted. The Advocates have scheduled their annual Cardboard to Leather collection for Sunday, Sept. 4 before the Orioles entertain the New York Yankees. Legg Mason sponsors this worthy event, one of the important...

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Anderson, Henneman announced as inductees into Maryland Sports Athletic Hall of Fame

August 30, 2016, 11:53am

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Anderson, Henneman announced as inductees into Maryland Sports Athletic Hall of Fame

The United States finished the 2016 Summer Olympic Games with an astounding 46 gold medals. Nearly 40 percent of those came from athletes who call Maryland home. It was a remarkable few weeks for those U.S. athletes who, along with representing their country, competed for the Old Line State. But it was also a representation of the state's exceptional athletic history. Each athlete began their journey at a young age and worked tirelessly to achieve success. And for six all-time Maryland...

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Dillon Atkinson: Believe it or not, O's need to ride Jimenez's hot hand

August 31, 2016, 6:25am

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Dillon Atkinson: Believe it or not, O's need to ride Jimenez's hot hand

Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez got the call in D.C. to start in place of Orioles ace Chris Tillman - who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder bursitis - because of limited options and his past success against the Nationals. While fans griped at the fact that he is on the O's roster, much less starting, Jimenez went up against Nats ace Max Scherzer and tossed six innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits, no walks and striking out four batters. The non-promising...

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Ryan Romano: If Hart fares better vs. righties, he'll have a shot in O's bullpen

August 30, 2016, 3:00am

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Ryan Romano: If Hart fares better vs. righties, he'll have a shot in O's bullpen

While the Orioles have one of the best left-handed relievers in baseball -- and one of the best southpaws, period -- in Zach Britton, their bullpen skews to the right overall. Brad Brach, Mychal Givens, and Darren O'Day each throw right-handed, and they've all had some problems with lefties, albeit to vastly different extents. With Brian Matusz melting down and hitting waivers, Baltimore has tried out a host of left-handed bullpen arms to see if any of them can stick, and most (Ashur...

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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays can create some space atop AL East with trip to Baltimore

August 29, 2016, 6:24am

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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays can create some space atop AL East with trip to Baltimore

Manager: John Gibbons (9th season) Record: 74-56 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Josh Donaldson (.294/.407/.578 with 33 HR, 91 RBIs), DH Edwin Encarnacion (.270 /.360/.554 with 36 HR, 106 RBIs), SS Troy Tulowitzki (.253/.324/.465 with 22 HR, 65 RBIs), LHP J.A. Happ (17-4, 3.19 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (2.21 ERA with 29 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 7-6 Pitching probables: Aug. 29: RHP Marco Estrada vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 30: LHP J.A. Happ vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez, 7:05...

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Andrew Stetka: A moment to appreciate Adam Jones

August 28, 2016, 4:42pm

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Andrew Stetka: A moment to appreciate Adam Jones

It's not all that uncommon these days to hear that a baseball player is dealing with an injury. That's never been truer when it comes to Adam Jones. This isn't a knock on the Orioles center fielder. Major league players get dinged up throughout a long 162-game season. This is a regular occurrence. The difference with Jones is that he rarely misses a game because of it. When he's out of the lineup, it's noticeable. You know it must be something more than just a bump or a bruise. Jones has...

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Opposite dugout: Resilient Yankees look much different than when they last faced O's

August 24, 2016, 3:12pm

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Opposite dugout: Resilient Yankees look much different than when they last faced O's

Manager: Joe Girardi (9th season) Record: 65-61 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: SS Didi Gregorius (.283 with 17 HR, 57 RBIs), 2B Starlin Castro (17 HR, 57 RBIs), C Gary Sanchez (.389 with 9 HR, 16 RBIs), RHP Luis Cessa (3-0, 4.01 ERA), RHP Dellin Betances (6 saves, 27 holds, 2.23 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 5-6 Pitching probables: Aug. 26: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. RHP Luis Cessa, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 27: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. RHP Chad Green, 1:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 28: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP...

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Matthew Taylor: An interesting conversation with my 2011 self

August 26, 2016, 5:52am

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Matthew Taylor: An interesting conversation with my 2011 self

Have you ever heard someone talk about the advice they would share with a younger version of themself if they had the chance? Here's what a conversation with the 2011 version of myself might look like if we got to talking Orioles baseball. 2011 Me: I don't know how much more of this I can take. Fourteen consecutive losing seasons! I thought this was the year, and we still lost 93 games with Buck Showalter in charge. We're hopeless. 2016 Me: I think you'll be happy with where things go from...

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Zach Wilt: What Ubaldo Jimenez needs to do to be effective

August 25, 2016, 5:35am

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Zach Wilt: What Ubaldo Jimenez needs to do to be effective

For the first time since July 28, Ubaldo Jimenez will make a start for the Baltimore Orioles. With Chris Tillman on the disabled list, Jimenez will take the mound tonight in D.C. as the Birds look to take all four games of their interleague series against the Nationals. It's been a tough season for Jimenez, he's 5-10 with a 6.94 ERA. In his three seasons with the Orioles, he's pitched to a 4.99 ERA and surrendered 4.5 walks per nine innings. Jimenez signed a four-year deal with the Birds...

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Dillon Atkinson: Five X-factors for the Orioles down the stretch

August 24, 2016, 6:08am

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After defeating the Nationals 8-1 on Tuesday night, the Orioles are still in third place in the American League East, just two games back of the Red Sox and Blue Jays, who are tied for the division lead. The Birds are 22-25 since the start of July, so they're going to have to turn it around sooner rather than later. Here are five X-factors that could very well be big influences on whether or not the O's turn it around and make the postseason. Manny Machado: Since the start of July, Machado is...

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Yard Work podcast: Episode 12

August 23, 2016, 2:35pm

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Hey, O's fans. Welcome to the latest edition of Yard Work. We're changing things up a bit this week. With the Orioles and Nationals resuming their annual Battle of the Beltways, we thought we'd combine our two squads - myself from Yard Work and MASNsports.com's Bobby Blanco and Byron Kerr from District 34 - for a joint podcast session. The Orioles and Nationals have squared off each season, though the rivalry has been a little one-sided. The O's have taken the season series each year since...

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Ryan Romano: What's to blame for Trumbo's strange slump?

August 23, 2016, 4:52am

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Ryan Romano: What's to blame for Trumbo's strange slump?

As the Orioles go, so goes Mark Trumbo. In the first half of the season, the newest O's slugger put up some of the best offensive numbers in baseball. His .288/.341/.582 triple-slash translated to a 142 wRC+, ranking him 17th among qualified hitters. The club rode that scorching start, and the other hot hitters who backed it up, to a 51-36 first-half record. Since then, their performance has fallen off -- they've gone 16-20 in the second half of the season -- and Trumbo has played a big...

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Opposite dugout: Baker has Nationals back on track for postseason

August 21, 2016, 12:58pm

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Opposite dugout: Baker has Nationals back on track for postseason

Manager: Dusty Baker (1st season) Record: 73-50 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 2B Daniel Murphy (.345/.389/.607 with 23 HR, 89 RBIs), C Wilson Ramos (.322/.369/.526 with 19 HR, 67 RBIs), RF Bryce Harper (22 HR, 68 RBIs), RHP Tanner Roark (13-6, 2.87 ERA), RHP Stephen Strasburg (15-4, 3.59 ERA), RHP Mark Melancon (1.41 ERA with 36 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-4 in 2015) Pitching probables: Aug. 22: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 23: RHP...

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Andrew Stetka: Orioles should look to deal strength for depth

August 21, 2016, 2:48pm

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There's a good debate going on throughout the baseball world right now about Orioles closer Zach Britton. Some believe he should get consideration for the Cy Young Award at season's end. Others don't think that honor should go to relief pitchers who don't accumulate as many innings as starters during the season. The argument is really about value. There's no real question that Britton, who has given up a staggering three earned runs all season, carries a lot of value. That value is seen by...

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Jenae Cherry to debut Orioles-inspired song before Friday night fireworks

August 18, 2016, 1:02pm

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If you were at the July 22 game between the Indians and Orioles, you were lucky enough to hear a pregame concert by singer/songwriter Jenae Cherry, a Nashville-based country music staple who has a strong connection to the Orioles: She's married to reliever Brad Brach. If you're coming to Friday night's game between the Astros and Orioles, you'll have another opportunity to hear Cherry, who will debut a new Orioles-inspired song, "Don't Miss the Magic," as part of her set during a live...

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Yard Work: Episode 11

August 19, 2016, 1:15pm

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Happy Friday, Orioles fans. Welcome to this week's edition of Yard Work. On this episode.... It seems like the Orioles have done a total flip flop since the start of the season. For the first few months, the O's dealt with inconsistent starting pitching. Each night was a gamble in terms of the starter and there were a few nights were a great offensive output wasn't enough to mask struggles on the mound. Over the past few months, however, the starting pitching has settled in, with starters...

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Matthew Taylor: Hyun Soo Kim deserving of Hitting Machine nickname

August 19, 2016, 4:58am

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Matthew Taylor: Hyun Soo Kim deserving of Hitting Machine nickname

Hyun Soo Kim stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning on Thursday night with a chance to do something that no Orioles batter has done since ... Sunday. OK, so Matt Wieters' five-hit game at San Francisco, only the third ever by an Orioles catcher, made the possibility of a five-hit game for Kim seem less important. Regardless, it would have been a unique and fitting accomplishment for the rookie nicknamed Hitting Machine. Only one O's rookie has totaled a five-hit game in his...

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Zach Wilt: Schoop drawing comparisons to game's top second basemen

August 18, 2016, 6:03am

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Zach Wilt: Schoop drawing comparisons to game's top second basemen

Power hitting second basemen are the quite the commodity in Major League Baseball. Most teams hope to get solid defense and above average offense from that position; adding some pop is a huge bonus. Jonathan Schoop is one of the few who provides both, a great glove in the middle of the diamond and 20-plus home run power. In his third full season in the big leagues at age 24, Schoop has homered 18 times for the Orioles and is on pace to finish the season with 25. The Birds second baseman is...