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O's announce unique fan contest leading up to the franchise's 10,000th home run

July 20, 2017, 11:25am

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O's announce unique fan contest leading up to the franchise's 10,000th home run

The Orioles are rapidly approaching their 10,000th home run as a professional ballclub. To date, the Orioles have hit 9,976 regular season home runs, just 24 shy of the mark. To celebrate this impressive upcoming milestone, the Orioles have decided to hold a unique contest for fans encouraging them to predict which player will hit the 10,000th home run in franchise history, how many men will be on base and which inning the moonshot will come in. Each person who correctly selects the home run...

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Dillon Atkinson: Machado's return to form shouldn't be a surprise

July 19, 2017, 6:28am

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Dillon Atkinson: Machado's return to form shouldn't be a surprise

Through the first half of the 2017 campaign, to say Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was underperforming at the plate would be an understatement. Machado slashed a combined .290/.351/.518 with 72 long balls and a 132 wRC+ from 2015 through 2016. Being just 24 heading into this season, many expected him to stay on the same track, if not get even better. However, this hasn't been the case. From the start of this season to the All-Star break, Machado posted just a .230/.296/.445 with a 91...

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Join Trey Mancini and MASN's Roch Kubatko at "Birdland Social" on July 19

July 17, 2017, 12:28pm

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Join Trey Mancini and MASN's Roch Kubatko at "Birdland Social" on July 19

Join the Orioles for their second "Birdland Social" Social Media Night at Camden Yards on Wednesday, July 19th! Presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the party starts at the center field Roof Deck at 5 p.m. prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Texas Rangers. The Orioles will welcome 250 of their most committed social media fans, who will have the opportunity to join a question-and-answer session with the Orioles' Trey Mancini (@TreyMancini) and MASNSports.com's very own Roch...

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Andrew Stetka: For O's, any sell-off must be done carefully

July 17, 2017, 7:07am

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Andrew Stetka: For O's, any sell-off must be done carefully

The Orioles aren't completely buried after this weekend's sweep at the hands of the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs, but there is certainly some dirt on their grave. With that comes the realization that perhaps this isn't "the year" for the Birds. At least that appears to be the sentiment of the front office if reporting from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports is to be believed. Rosenthal says that O's executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette has begun informing...

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Opposite dugout: Rangers no longer winning one-run games

July 16, 2017, 11:07am

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Opposite dugout: Rangers no longer winning one-run games

Manager: Jeff Banister (3rd season) Record: 45-46 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: SS Elvis Andrus (.295/.339/.462 with 11 HR, 50 RBIs), 3B/DH Adrian Beltre (.275/.374/.522 with 8 HR, 30 RBIs), 3B Joey Gallo (21 HR, 41 RBIs), LHP Cole Hamels (7-4, 3.05 ERA), LHP Alex Claudio (2.59 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (4-3 in 2016) Pitching probables: July 17: RHP Andrew Cashner vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 18: RHP Tyson Ross vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m.,...

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Opposite dugout: Cubs still alive despite lackluster first half

July 13, 2017, 4:46pm

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Opposite dugout: Cubs still alive despite lackluster first half

Manager: Joe Maddon (3rd season)Record: 43-45 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 1B Anthony Rizzo (.259 with 20 HR, 56 RBIs), 3B Kris Bryant (.269 with 18 HR, 38 RBIs), C Willson Contreras (.261 with 65 hits), RHP Jake Arrieta (8-7, 4.35 ERA), RHP Wade Davis (2-0, 1.80 ERA, 16 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-0 in 2014) Pitching probables: July 14: LHP Mike Montgomery vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 15: RHP Jake Arrieta vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 16: LHP...

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Zach Wilt: Why the Orioles shouldn't buy or sell at trade deadline

July 14, 2017, 5:33am

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The All-Star break is over and Orioles baseball resumes tonight with the start of the second half of the season. Our Birds are back in action at Camden Yards this evening against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs for the first of a three-game series. It feels like it's been awhile since we watched a baseball game where the outcome was meaningful and significant. Not that I'm complaining about the All-Star Game no longer determining home-field advantage in the World Series. I...

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Zach Wilt: Opponents have adjusted to Dylan Bundy

July 07, 2017, 5:32am

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Zach Wilt: Opponents have adjusted to Dylan Bundy

Dylan Bundy was one of the Orioles' best stories over the first two months of the season. In April and May, the 24-year-old righty made 11 starts and the O's went 7-4 in those games. Bundy pitched 71 2/3 innings, limited opponents to a .240 batting average and recorded a 2.89 ERA over that span. He began the season with eight consecutive quality starts and ten in his first 11. Bundy immediately jumped out as the team's best starter in his first full season in the rotation. It seemed like...

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Opposite dugout: Twins going from worst in MLB to playoff contention

July 06, 2017, 4:14am

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Opposite dugout: Twins going from worst in MLB to playoff contention

Manager: Paul Molitor (3rd season) Record: 43-41 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 3B Miguel SanÃ³ (20 HR, 60 RBIs), DH Robbie Grossman (.253/.382/.389), CF Byron Buxton (16 stolen bases), RHP JosÃ© BerrÃos (3.44 ERA, 1.071 WHIP), RHP Brandon Kintzler (2.41 ERA, 22 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-0 Pitching probables: July 6: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. RHP JosÃ© BerrÃos, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 July 7: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Felix Jorge, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 July 8: LHP Wade Miley vs. LHP...

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Dillon Atkinson: It's time to face reality

July 05, 2017, 10:47am

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Dillon Atkinson: It's time to face reality

If you've followed me on social media or on Orioles Uncensored for the past few years, you've probably been able to get the idea that at times, I rock the orange sunglasses and I drink the orange Kool-Aid. It's not all the time, but I sure have shown my sides of blind optimism about the Orioles. But today, I'm hopping off that train. At least for now, that is. The Orioles are currently 40-43, fourth place in the American League East, and are less than four weeks away from Major League...

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Yard Work: Episode 11

July 04, 2017, 5:24pm

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Hey, Orioles fans. Welcome to another edition of Yard Work. On this week's episode ... Jonathan Schoop is officially an All-Star! The Orioles second baseman earned his first career selection and will represent the Birds next week in Miami. Schoop's honor is well deserved and a testament to just how far he has progressed in his career. Steve Melewski and I will discuss Schoop's selection and what we expect to see from him next Tuesday. Meanwhile, while it's not quite the All-Star break, the...

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Opposite dugout: Power surge has Brewers sitting atop NL Central

July 02, 2017, 3:35pm

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Opposite dugout: Power surge has Brewers sitting atop NL Central

Manager: Craig Counsell (3rd season) Record: 44-40 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Eric Thames (.243 with 21 HR, 41 RBIs); 3B Travis Shaw (.291 with 17 HR, 59 RBIs); SS Orlando Arcia (.288 with 8 HR, 27 RBIs); RHP Jimmy Nelson (6-4, 3.43 ERA); RHP Corey Knebel (1.13 ERA, 13 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-1 in 2014) Pitching probables: July 3: LHP Wade Miley vs. RHP Brent Suter; 2:10 p.m., MASNJuly 4: RHP Ubaldo JimÃ©nez vs. RHP Jimmy Nelson; 4:10 p.m., MASN2July 5: RHP...

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Andrew Stetka: Schoop's All-Star nod is well-deserved

July 03, 2017, 5:16am

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Andrew Stetka: Schoop's All-Star nod is well-deserved

For the first time since 2011, the Orioles will have just one representative at the All-Star Game. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop can always refer to himself as an All-Star now, and rightfully so. While some may have wanted to see Trey Mancini or Welington Castillo get the nod as the O's representative, Schoop is the right man for the job. It's also hard not to feel great for Schoop. He's been stuck in a very deep pool of second basemen in the American League for the first few years of his...

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Opposite dugout: Rays hitters hope to heat up again after going cold in Pittsburgh

June 29, 2017, 8:34pm

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Opposite dugout: Rays hitters hope to heat up again after going cold in Pittsburgh

Manager: Kevin Cash (3rd year) Record: 41-40 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 1B Logan Morrison (22 HR, 54 RBIs), CF Mallex Smith (9 stolen bases), OF/DH Corey Dickerson (.330/.371/.577), RF Steven Souza Jr. (14 HR, 49 RBIs), RHP Jacob Faria (3-0, 2.10 ERA, 0.974 WHIP), Alex ColomÃ© (20 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: June 30: RHP Jacob Faria vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 1: RHP Jake Odorizzi vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 4:05 p.m., MASNJuly 2: RHP Alex Cobb vs....

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Zach Wilt: Back end of Orioles bullpen proved its importance on road trip

June 29, 2017, 7:50pm

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Just like that, the Orioles are back to .500. Last night in Toronto, the Birds took care of business and secured a series win to even their record at 39-39. After being shut out the night before, Ubaldo JimÃ©nez delivered his strongest start of 2017 with eight shutout innings of two-hit ball in the finale against the rival Blue Jays. It's amazing what good starting pitching can do for this club. The Orioles have struggled mightily away from Camden Yards in 2017, going 15-25, but just...

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Still time to vote Oriole Park the "Nicest Place in America"

June 29, 2017, 12:18pm

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Still time to vote Oriole Park the "Nicest Place in America"

Oriole Park at Camden Yards has recently been named one of 10 finalists for "Nicest Place in America in 2017" by Reader's Digest. Since Camden Yards opened 25 years ago, it has long since been a welcoming place to visitors. The Baltimore Orioles began the Birdland Community Heroes program in 2016 to honor people from around the Orioles community who have had a positive impact on others, whether it be through their selfless acts of service, teaching, charity or working through various...

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Oriole Park a finalist in Reader's Digest balloting for "Nicest Place in America"

June 27, 2017, 11:43am

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Oriole Park a finalist in Reader's Digest balloting for "Nicest Place in America"

People are continuing to take notice of just how fantastic Oriole Park at Camden Yards is - and not just because the venerable stadium is celebrating its 25th anniversary season. The ballpark is a finalist in a poll by Reader's Digest to determine the "Nicest Place in America." Oriole Park is vying with nine other locations - buildings, towns and attractions - for the honor. Among the other contestants is Rock Hall on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Why did Oriole Park make the cut? "By holding...

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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays trying to overcome slow start to season

June 27, 2017, 5:16am

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Opposite dugout: Blue Jays trying to overcome slow start to season

Manager: John Gibbons (10th season) Record: 36-39 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 1B Justin Smoak (.304 with 20 HR, 48 RBIs), 3B Josh Donaldson (.280/.379/.536), DH Kendrys Morales (15 HR, 44 RBIs), RHP Marcus Stroman (7-4, 3.69 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (19 saves, 2.40 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 2-7 Pitching probables: June 27: RHP Kevin Gausman v. RHP Joe Biagini, 7:07 p.m., MASN2June 28: LHP Wade Miley v. RHP Marcus Stroman, 7:07 p.m., MASN2June 29: RHP Ubaldo JimÃ©nez v. RHP J.A....

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Andrew Stetka: If Orioles sell, who could actually be moved?

June 26, 2017, 5:07am

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With five weeks to go until baseball's non-waiver trade deadline, teams are starting to assess whether or not they will be buyers or sellers at the end of July. It's a conversation every front office has this time of year, and it's no different for the Orioles. What is different this year than from recent seasons is the position the Birds find themselves in. Despite being below the .500 mark, the O's find themselves only a handful of games out of a playoff spot. Teams have made crazier runs...

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Opposite dugout: Youngsters stepping up to keep Rays in AL East race

June 21, 2017, 1:01pm

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Opposite dugout: Youngsters stepping up to keep Rays in AL East race

Manager: Kevin Cash (3rd year) Record: 39-36 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Logan Morrison (21 HR, 51 RBIs), CF Mallex Smith (9 SB), 3B Evan Longoria (18 doubles, 38 RBIs), OF/DH Corey Dickerson (.326/.365/.583), RHP Jacob Faria (3-0, 1.37 ERA, 0.966 WHIP), Alex ColomÃ© (20 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: June 23: RHP Chris Archer vs. RHP Ubaldo JimÃ©nez, 7:10 p.m., MASN2June 24: RHP Jacob Faria vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 4:10 p.m., MASNJune 25: RHP Jake Odorizzi...