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Opposite dugout: Astros have failed to recreate mojo from last year's playoff payoff

August 17, 2016, 12:43pm

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Opposite dugout: Astros have failed to recreate mojo from last year's playoff payoff

Manager: A.J. Hinch (2nd season) Record: 61-59 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 2B Jose Altuve (.364/.428/.572 with 19 HR, 72 RBIs, 26 SB), SS Carlos Correa (18 HR, 82 RBIs), RF George Springer (23 HR, 68 RBIs), RHP Joe Musgrove (1-0, 1.47 ERA), RHP Will Harris (12 saves, 2.64 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-0 Pitching probables: Aug. 18: RHP Joe Musgrove vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 19: RHP Collin McHugh vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 20: RHP Mike Fiers vs. RHP...

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Dillon Atkinson: Righties struggling against opposing southpaws

August 17, 2016, 6:33am

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Dillon Atkinson: Righties struggling against opposing southpaws

Before putting up three runs against Boston's bullpen in Tuesday night's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox, the Orioles were being no-hit through four innings by left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. The young southpaw, who struck out seven batters over his four no-hit frames, was removed from the game in the fifth inning with a left hamstring injury. Tuesday night was another case of the O's not doing too well against lefties. Yes, the Orioles own a 17-16 record this year when the opposing starting pitcher...

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Ryan Romano: What are the biggest hits for Orioles stars?

August 16, 2016, 5:13am

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The Orioles weren't supposed to win on Sunday. Through the first eight innings, the story of the game was Wade Miley's meltdown and Johnny Cueto's effectiveness. Then Jonathan Schoop happened. With two on and two outs in the ninth, he swatted a three-run homer to turn a 7-5 deficit into an 8-7 lead. According to FanGraphs.com, the dinger improved the Orioles' win probability from 6.5 percent to 84.2 percent, making it the biggest hit of Schoop's young career by far. To commemorate the...

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox hoping to power through to AL East crown

August 15, 2016, 6:31pm

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox hoping to power through to AL East crown

Manager: John Farrell (4th season) Record: 65-52 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: RF Mookie Betts (.313 with 26 HR, 84 RBIs), DH David Ortiz (.312 with 27 HR, 92 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.312 with 148 hits) LHP David Price (10-8, 4.29 ERA), RHP Craig Kimbrel (3.32 ERA, 20 saves). Season series vs. Orioles: 4-6 Pitching probables: August 16: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez vs. RHP Yovani Gallardo, 7:05 p.m., MASNAugust 17: LHP David Price vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:00 p.m., MASN2 Inside the Red Sox:...

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Charles Theatre hosts Sept. 8 screening of "American Hercules: Babe Ruth"

August 15, 2016, 8:27pm

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Charles Theatre hosts Sept. 8 screening of "American Hercules: Babe Ruth"

If you enjoy Baltimore baseball history, you'll probably be interested in the Sept. 8 screening of "American Hercules: Babe Ruth," a documentary about the Sultan of Swat that will be hosted by the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum and benefit the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation. The documentary, filmed in Baltimore, will be screened at the Charles, 1711 N. Charles St., and the program runs from 6-9 p.m. It includes a private reception from 6-7 p.m. with beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres from...

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Orioles' homers lead to fan riches thanks to the Maryland Lottery, but hurry - time is running out!

August 15, 2016, 12:58pm

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What a year to play Home Run Riches from the Maryland Lottery! The Orioles continue to lead all of Major League Baseball with 176 home runs, which means the Maryland Lottery has awarded $146,500 to Contestants of the Game through Sunday, August 14. Just eight days ago, Kianti Jones of Baltimore won $3,000 as the Contestant of the Game, thanks to five home runs from the Orioles on August 7. There is still time to enter, but time is running out! The deadline for entering is August 29. How do you...

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Andrew Stetka: Concern over Gausman leaves O's with another rotation worry

August 15, 2016, 5:04am

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Andrew Stetka: Concern over Gausman leaves O's with another rotation worry

Starting pitching has been a concern for most of the season for the Orioles, but has appeared to turn a bit of a corner over the last month or so. Much of that is credited to the emergence of Dylan Bundy in the rotation. He's been nothing short of great. Sending Bundy or Chris Tillman to the mound gives Orioles fans confidence, but a third member of that rotation isn't holding his own. Kevin Gausman has all the talent in the world, but his recent stretch has to be concerning for the Orioles....

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Opposite dugout: Giants hoping balanced attack leads to another title

August 11, 2016, 5:53pm

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Opposite dugout: Giants hoping balanced attack leads to another title

Manager: Bruce Bochy (10th season) Record: 65-49 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: C Buster Posey (.291 average with 12 HR, 54 RBIs); 1B Brandon Belt (.280 average with 13 HR, 57 RBIs); SS Brandon Crawford (7 3B, 71 RBIs); RHP Johnny Cueto (13-3, 2.93 ERA); LHP Madison Bumgarner (10-7, 2.20 ERA). Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-3 in 2013) Pitching probables: August 12: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. RHP Matt Cain, 10:05 p.m., MASN2August 13: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. LHP Madison Bumgarner, 9:05...

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Matthew Taylor: History shows August is a do-or-die month for Birds

August 12, 2016, 4:31am

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Matthew Taylor: History shows August is a do-or-die month for Birds

They used to speak of August swoons in Baltimore. During the dark decade (and a half) for the local nine, the only thing more oppressive than the late-summer heat was the late-season treatment our beloved Birds received at the hands of opposing big league rosters. August was, after all, the month of 30-3. Things have gotten better in recent years, to say the least. Nevertheless, August baseball still creates anxiety in Charm City. I've written before that the August swoon, as originally...

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Zach Wilt: Adam Jones belongs among the O's all-time greats

August 11, 2016, 5:22am

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Zach Wilt: Adam Jones belongs among the O's all-time greats

The Baltimore Orioles' bats are ice cold. Last night, the Birds were shut out for the fifth time this season, scoring just three runs in three games against the Oakland Athletics. As a team, the O's are hitting .247 in August and .225 since the All-Star break. Their batting average was nearly 50 points higher in the first half. Leadoff man Adam Jones has been one of the club's few bright spots during their second-half swoon. Jones picked up his 120th hit of the season in the loss last...

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Dillon Atkinson: What potential postseason role will Showalter give Bundy?

August 10, 2016, 6:43am

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Dillon Atkinson: What potential postseason role will Showalter give Bundy?

It's been a journey, but the former top prospect is shining and making an impact in not only a major league starting rotation, but also in the Baltimore Orioles rotation. After his first career start in Tampa Bay on July 17, Dylan Bundy has recorded a 1.90 ERA, 11.03 K/9, 1.14 BB/9, 4.56 H/9, 1.14 HR/9 and a 50.9 groundball percentage in 23 2/3 innings over four starts. Having only pitched 65 1/3 innings in the minor leagues since the end of 2012 heading into this season, I was a bit shocked...

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Ryan Romano: Ground balls will help mask woes of O's outfield

August 09, 2016, 3:39am

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Ryan Romano: Ground balls will help mask woes of O's outfield

Through the ups and downs of recent years in Birdland, one thing seems to have held true about the Orioles: They sure can play defense. In 2013, the club set the record for fewest errors in a full season. Since then, they've ranked sixth, second, and fifth, respectively, in flubbed plays. But such a simplistic stat doesn't reflect the fluctuation of the Baltimore gloves, particularly by position. In 2016, the team's fielding in one area has taken a nosedive, and the pitchers would be wise to...

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Andrew Stetka: What could have been with the O's and Miguel Gonzalez

August 08, 2016, 4:58am

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Andrew Stetka: What could have been with the O's and Miguel Gonzalez

While watching the Orioles take on the White Sox this weekend, I started thinking about things that could've been. More specifically, watching Chicago send Miguel Gonzalez to the mound on Friday night made me wonder how we all got here. How is it that the O's decided that Gonzalez wouldn't be a member of the 2016 rotation and went with other options instead? When looking at this picture, it's important not to focus on Friday night's result in a vacuum, but rather the entire package....

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Opposite dugout: A's headed toward second straight last-place finish

August 08, 2016, 3:51am

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Opposite dugout: A's headed toward second straight last-place finish

Manager: Bob Melvin (6th season) Record: 48-63 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: 3B Danny Valencia (.293 with 92 hits), LF Khris Davis (27 HR, 69 RBIs), SS Marcus Semien (23 HR, 54 RBIs), LHP Rich Hill (9-3, 2.25 ERA), RHP Ryan Madson (3.74 ERA with 22 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: August 8: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Kendall Graveman, 10:05 p.m., MASNAugust 9: LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP Zach Neal, 10:05 p.m., MASN2August 10: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. TBD, 10:05 p.m.,...

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Life experiences have taught Shorebirds' Costello to roll with the punches

August 05, 2016, 1:54pm

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Life experiences have taught Shorebirds' Costello to roll with the punches

SALISBURY, Md. - Nearing the end of his first full professional season, Delmarva Shorebirds right-hander Michael Costello is aware of a variety of things. He can tell you which mounds in the South Atlantic League are kept up to snuff, which weather patterns might force him into an unexpected spot start and how long he'll spend on bus trips from one Sally League city to another. Just don't ask the 24-year-old out of Manassas, Va., about his statistics. A 40th-round selection by the Orioles out...

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Yard Work podcast: Episode 10

August 05, 2016, 9:26am

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Hey, O's fans. Welcome to this week's edition of Yard Work. In this week's episode... As the season moves into August, the Orioles find themselves battling the Blue Jays and Red Sox atop the American League East. For the Birds, it's been an odd season full of streaks. Since June 22, the Orioles have had two winning streaks of at least five games and two losing streak of at least five games. Is there a reason for the team's streaky nature? Steve Melewski and I will discuss. In trade...

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Matthew Taylor: It's time to play Steve Pearce trivia

August 05, 2016, 5:35am

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Matthew Taylor: It's time to play Steve Pearce trivia

Baltimore's gritty, do-it-all workhorse has returned to town. The Orioles traded for Steve Pearce on Monday in a move that delighted many fans who appreciate having a familiar face back in the fold. Just how familiar are you with Pearce? Find out with this Steve Pearce trivia: 1. Steve Pearce has four career multi-homer games, three with the Orioles and one with the Tampa Bay Rays. Two of those multi-homer games have come against pitchers who have suited up for the O's. Who are they? The...

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Opposite dugout: White Sox scuffling along in dog days

August 04, 2016, 3:55pm

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Opposite dugout: White Sox scuffling along in dog days

Manager: Robin Ventura (5th season) Record: 52-56 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: LF Melky Cabrera (.306 with 118 hits), 3B Todd Frazier (30 HR, 68 RBIs), 1B Jose Abreu (.269 with 12 HR, 24 doubles), LHP Chris Sale (14-5, 3.12 ERA), RHP David Robertson (4.06 ERA with 26 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 2-2 Pitching probables: August 5: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 8:10 p.m., MASN2August 6: RHP Chris Tillman vs. LHP Carlos Rodon, 7:10 p.m., MASN2August 7: RHP Dylan Bundy vs....

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MASN heading to First Thursdays concert (again)!

July 06, 2016, 7:34am

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MASN heading to First Thursdays concert (again)!

** Update: We're heading back to First Thursdays on Thursday, August 4! Come visit the MASN booth for free koozies and social snapshots! We'll also be giving away an autographed Chris Davis bat, so be sure to swing by! To RSVP to the free event or for more information, click here.** -- Hey, Baltimore! We're heading to WTMD's First Thursdays concert in Canton, and we want to see you there! During the summer months, local radio station WTMD holds FREE concerts at Canton Waterfront Park,...

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Zach Wilt: Britton a critical piece in Orioles' run at division crown

August 04, 2016, 4:46am

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Zach Britton locked it down again for the Orioles last night. The guy seems to be as much of a sure thing as traffic on the beltway at 5:45 p.m. It had been a little while since we've seen that "S" next to Britton's name in the box score. His last save came on July 23 against the Cleveland Indians. It was clear that Britton didn't have his best stuff; he threw 10 strikes of his 20 pitches and issued a walk to Rougned Odor. Jim Hunter commented on the MASN broadcast that Britton may...