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Opposite dugout: Pirates have punch and are viable in an NL Central still up for grabs

June 05, 2017, 10:31am

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Opposite dugout: Pirates have punch and are viable in an NL Central still up for grabs

Manager: Clint Hurdle (7th year) Record: 26-31 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Josh Harrison (.308/.371/.466), CF Andrew McCutchen (.232/.313/.419, 28 RBIs) RF Gregory Polanco (.264/.338/.403, 7 steals), 1B Josh Bell (.221/.300/.447, 11 HR), LHP Tony Watson (4-1, 10 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-3 in 2014) Pitching probables: June 6: RHP Ivan Nova vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 7: RHP Chad Kuhl vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Just four games separate...

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Andrew Stetka: Machado presents greatest conundrum in years for O's

June 04, 2017, 3:38pm

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Andrew Stetka: Machado presents greatest conundrum in years for O's

Manny Machado spent the weekend doing what appeared to be working his way out of a major slump. No one can say for sure, but Machado went 6-for-15 with two home runs, two doubles and five runs scored over the course of four games against the Red Sox. Perhaps it's just Boston that brings out the bat for the All-Star third baseman. Six of his 12 home runs and 11 of his 27 RBIs have come against the Red Sox this season. But I suppose there could be some extra motivation behind that offensive...

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Zach Wilt: Jones' return a positive development for Orioles

June 02, 2017, 12:22pm

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For four long days, the Orioles were without their captain in center field and his absence was felt for all 96 hours. Adam Jones rested a sore ankle and hip for three games, then was scratched from Tuesday's lineup when rain was in the forecast. The O's went 1-3 in those contests and then welcomed back No. 10 with open arms on Thursday. It's hard to imagine the Orioles without Jones. It just doesn't feel natural. For the last decade, he's been the guy out there consistently day after day....

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MASN returning to WTMD's First Thursday concerts

May 03, 2017, 2:52pm

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MASN returning to WTMD's First Thursday concerts

Next Up: The next WTMD First Thursday show is Thursday, June 1. Visit us at Canton Waterfront Park! The weather is warming up and summer will be here before we know it. To help get you excited for warm, summer nights at The Yard, we'll be on-site Thursday, May 4 for the first of WTMD's First Thursday concerts of the season! MASN's giveaway tent will be set up for the concert at Canton Waterfront Park. The concert is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever with two stages. All evening...

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Yard Work: Episode 7

June 01, 2017, 6:51am

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Hey, Orioles fans. Welcome to another installment of Yard Work. In this week's episode ... It seems obvious that the key to the Orioles' success this season lies in the hands of the Yard Work podcast. After all, scheduling conflicts forced us to miss an episode last week and since then, the Birds have taken a turn for the worse. In all seriousness, it was a rough end of May for the O's as they find themselves in third place heading into tonight's series opener against the Red Sox. Both the...

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox, Orioles renew rivalry with four-game set in Baltimore

May 30, 2017, 6:11pm

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Manager: John Farrell (5th season) Record: 29-23 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: RF Mookie Betts (.271 with 9 HR, 32 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.337/.393/.471), CF Andrew Benintendi (5 HR, 27 RBIs), LHP Chris Sale (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 110 Ks), LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (4-1, 2.77 ERA), RHP Craig Kimbrel (0.75 ERA, 15 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 4-5 Pitching probables: June 1: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 2: RHP Rick Porcello vs. RHP Alec Asher, 7:05...

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Hang ten at Social Media Weekend, presented by Ocean City, Maryland

May 31, 2017, 4:58pm

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Hang ten at Social Media Weekend, presented by Ocean City, Maryland

Ride the wave to Social Media Weekend on Eutaw Street! Ocean City, Maryland is hosting Social Media Weekend at the MASN tent on Eutaw Street on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. We're bringing the beach to you all weekend long with exclusive prizes and photos. Ocean City is hooking up fans with some great beach-themed gifts, including koozies and sunglasses. But don't forget the baseball prizes! (We are holding Social Media Weekend during a huge series against the Red Sox, of course!) Come...

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Dillon Atkinson: Orioles need to be extremely active on summer trade market

May 31, 2017, 5:26am

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The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is two months away, and it will be the time of year where every baseball fan is refreshing his or her social media feed, waiting to see what blockbusters are going down around the league. The Orioles have made a few noteworthy moves prior to the non-waiver trade deadline in years past: They traded Eduardo Rodriguez to the Red Sox for Andrew Miller in 2014, sent Zach Davies to the Brewers for Gerado Parra in 2015, and dealt Jonah Heim to the Rays for Steve...

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Opposite dugout: Yankees surging since last meeting with Orioles

May 28, 2017, 5:32pm

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Manager: Joe Girardi (10th season)Record: 29-18 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: RF Aaron Judge (.321 with 16 HR, 34 RBIs); 2B Starlin Castro (.325 with 10 2B, 62 hits); SS Didi Gregorius (.311 with 18 RBIs); RHP Luis Severino (3-2, 3.11 ERA); RHP Dellin Betances (3-1, 0.52 ERA). Season series vs. Orioles: 3-3 Pitching probables: Monday, May 29: LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 1:05 p.m., MASNTuesday, May 30: RHP Luis Severino vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASNWednesday, May 31:...

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Opposite dugout: First-place Astros aim to continue dominance over Orioles

May 25, 2017, 12:49pm

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Manager: A.J. Hinch (3rd season) Record: 32-16 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 2B Jose Altuve (.298/.367/.494 with 7 HR, 22 RBIs, 9 SB), RF Josh Reddick (.281 with 6 HR, 20 RBIs), LF Marwin Gonzalez (11 HR, 28 RBIs), LHP Dallas Keuchel (7-0, 1.84 ERA, 0.864 WHIP), RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (5-1, 2.43 ERA), RHP Ken Giles (3.26 ERA, 13 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (6-1 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 26: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. RHP Joe Musgrove, 8:10 p.m., MASN2 May 27: LHP Wade...

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Zach Wilt: What's happened to the Orioles?

May 26, 2017, 5:39am

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It's been a tough stretch for the Orioles. They have lost 10 of their last 13 games and gone from a team that had a half-game lead in the American League East on May 14 to being 2 1/2 games back of the Yankees today. The way they have lost these games has been difficult to stomach. Seven of their last 10 losses have been by one run and they have seen some significant leads vanish throughout this span. They had a 5-0 lead against the Royals on May 14 and lost 9-8. The O's were up 5-0 and then...

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Dillon Atkinson: It's time to make a decision on Kim

May 24, 2017, 6:48am

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Dillon Atkinson: It's time to make a decision on Kim

If I told you that an Orioles left fielder slashed .302/.382/.420 with six home runs over 346 plate appearances in 2016, you would typically be wise to guess that the same player would not only be the starting left fielder for the Birds in 2017, but would also bat at or near the top of the order night in and night out. However, that hasn't been the case for Hyun Soo Kim. It hasn't really been Kim's fault that he hasn't gotten playing time. Right out of the gate, Orioles manager Buck...

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Andrew Stetka: Orioles may have to ride out Hardy's struggles

May 22, 2017, 7:44am

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We're nearly two months into the baseball season, at about the quarter-pole, and there is plenty to be thankful for as an Orioles fan. The Birds are right in the thick of things in the American League East, and despite some injury concerns, have performed above expectations thus far. But there's always something to complain about. There's always something that can be better. There's always someone who draws the ire of fans more than anyone else. This season, that person seems to be J.J....

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Opposite dugout: Despite curious stats, Twins atop AL Central

May 21, 2017, 6:30pm

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Opposite dugout: Despite curious stats, Twins atop AL Central

Manager: Paul Molitor (3rd season) Record: 22-18 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Miguel SanÃ³ (.304 with 10 HR, 34 RBIs); 1B Joe Mauer (.262 with 18 runs, 34 RBIs); RF Max Kepler (.260 with 4 HR, 16 RBIs); RHP Ervin Santana (6-2, 2.07 ERA); RHP Brandon Kintzler (2-0, 1.89 ERA with 11 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-5 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 22: RHP Kyle Gibson vs. RHP Ubaldo JimÃ©nez, 7:05 p.m., MASNMay 23: RHP Ervin Santana vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m.,...

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MASN introduces daily social media show, "MASN All Access"

May 18, 2017, 12:59pm

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MASN introduces daily social media show, "MASN All Access"

You've seen our promos on MASN's broadcast of Orioles games. "Maximum Access Sports Network," another form of our acronym promoting MASN's dedication to giving fans the most access to their favorite teams. Well, we're staying true to our word. MASN is proud to introduce an all-new daily Facebook Live show "MASN All Access" with host Sara Perlman. The pregame show will feature sound from Orioles games, lineups, pitching matchups, interviews with your favorite players and coaches, live...

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Zach Wilt: For Orioles, one is the loneliest number

May 19, 2017, 6:05am

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So this is what it feels like. The Orioles fell 6-5 to the Tigers yesterday. The loss concluded a 1-6 road trip in Washington, Kansas City, and Detroit, and became the O's sixth straight one-run loss. Those tight losses are something Orioles fans aren't accustomed to, Our club is typically on the winning end of tight games. Lately though, it seems like they have been unable to flip the script and are losing a lot of winnable games. A season ago, Baltimore was 21-16 in one-run games. Between...

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Opposite dugout: Injuries, altercations and now a suspension haunt Blue Jays

May 18, 2017, 8:11am

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Opposite dugout: Injuries, altercations and now a suspension haunt Blue Jays

Manager: John Gibbons (10th season) Record: 18-24 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: RF JosÃ© Bautista (6 HR, 19 RBIs), 1B Justin Smoak (9 HR, 27 RBIs), CF Kevin Pillar (.305/.357/.497, 5 stolen bases), RHP Aaron Sanchez (2.95 ERA), RHP Roberto Osuna (3.52 ERA, 0.913 WHIP, 5 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-5 Pitching probables: May 19: RHP Aaron Sanchez vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASNMay 20: RHP Mike Bolsinger vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 7:35 p.m., MASN2May 21: RHP Marco Estrada vs. LHP...

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Yard Work podcast: Episode 6

May 17, 2017, 6:47am

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Hey there, Orioles fans! Welcome to another edition of Yard Work. On this week's episode ... The Birds hit a bit of a rough patch, suffering a four-game losing streak and their first series sweep at the hands of the Royals. Oddly enough, all four losses came by just one run. Was there a key to coming up short? Steve Melewski and I will recap the week. One aspect you can certainly point to was Kevin Gausman's continued struggles on the mound in 2017. His start Sunday was disappointing,...

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Opposite dugout: Tigers finding their way in lackluster AL Central

May 15, 2017, 7:28pm

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Opposite dugout: Tigers finding their way in lackluster AL Central

Manager: Brad Ausmus (4th season) Record: 18-18 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: LF Juston Upton (.259 average with 8 HR, 20 RBIs), 1B Miguel Cabrera (.238 average with 4 HR, 14 RBIs), 3B Nicholas Castellanos (.234 average with 22 RBIs, 34 hits), RHP Michael Fulmer (4-1, 2.54 ERA), RHP Jordan Zimmermann (3-2 with 6.28 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-5 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 16: LHP Wade Miley vs. LHP Matt Boyd, 7:10 p.m., MASN2May 17: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP...

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Andrew Stetka: Mora a bright spot during otherwise dark Oriole years

May 15, 2017, 4:51am

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Andrew Stetka: Mora a bright spot during otherwise dark Oriole years

Orioles fans didn't have a whole lot to cheer about between 1998 and 2011. That's 14 years of losing, met with a lot of disappointment and sitting in the cellar of the American League East. There were few bright spots, but one of them was Melvin Mora, who spent about 10 years in Baltimore. As it turns out, Mora decided to spend more than that in the area. Mora made a decision to settle down in Harford County during his playing days. Despite spending time with the Rockies and Diamondbacks...