Orioles
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August 24, 2021 at 7:00 am
Franco signing didn’t work out for Orioles; Possible players up for promotion; Tough finish
When the Orioles signed Maikel Franco, it appeared to be a solid move. For the previous two seasons, the Orioles’ regular third baseman had been Rio Ruiz, a decent player, but the Orioles were looking for an upgrade. They thought they’d found it in Franco. From 2016-2019 with the Philadelphia Phillies, Franco...
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August 23, 2021 at 2:12 pm
Orioles designate Franco for assignment, option Martin, add Jahmai Jones; Conner Greene reacquired
The Orioles are changing their infield in an effort to end an 18-game losing streak, the longest in Major League Baseball in 16 years and just three short of tying their 21-game skid to begin the 1988 season. The most noteworthy change is the promotion of second baseman Jahmai Jones from Triple-A...
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July 27, 2021 at 5:27 pm
Trade talk quiet among Orioles; Baumann gets promotion; No word on Akin, Santander
BALTIMORE—By 4 p.m. on Friday, the Orioles will know who’s coming and going. The trade deadline is the talk of baseball, but the chatter hasn’t reached the desk of manager Brandon Hyde. “I actually haven’t heard anybody talk about it up to this point,” Hyde said. “Everybody’s aware. It’s everywhere you look...
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July 20, 2021 at 7:00 am
Spenser Watkins shines as Orioles defeat Rays for third straight win
The Orioles finally found a way to beat the Tampa Bay Rays. Spenser Watkins paved the way with a stellar start in which he allowed one run in a career-high six innings in a 6-1 victory Monday night at Tropicana Field. Watkins was ready to walk away from the game this year...
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July 19, 2021 at 6:42 pm
Means is eager to return to Orioles’ rotation; minor-league promotions
John Means was frustrated by his latest injury, and its timing. He was having an All-Star caliber season before he was sidelined June 5th because of a strained left shoulder. Means (4-2, 2.28 ERA) is expected to make his first appearance since the setback against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night....
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5.0Kat 7:00 amMinor Monday: Pitcher Cody Sedlock is on the rebound
Cody Sedlock has a new perspective on his baseball career. Sedlock was selected by the Orioles in the first round (No. 27...
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July 18, 2021 at 6:41 pm
Harvey stands out in Orioles’ shutout of Royals
Starting pitcher Matt Harvey earned a bearhug from manager Brandon Hyde in the Orioles’ dugout. In a season in which he has dealt with nagging injuries and struggles with his command, Harvey put together his best performance, throwing six innings of three-hit ball in the Orioles’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City...
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Orioles build early lead and snap 5-game losing streak with 8-4 win over Royals
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde had numerous conversations with right-hander Jorge López about going deeper into games. “We talked a lot about that fourth- and fifth-inning bugaboo,” Hyde said. “He’s had so many starts this year where he’s shown such great stuff through three and four innings and then hit a snag there...
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4.2KJuly 17, 2021 at 5:58 pmOrioles sign top draft pick Colton Cowser
Colton Cowser, the Orioles’ top draft pick who said it was a dream come true to be selected by Baltimore, signed his...
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Akin and Orioles continue to struggle in loss to Royals
Pitcher Keegan Akin wants to show that he can be a valuable part of the Orioles’ rotation. His performance, though, is what matters, and it’s been poor. On Friday night, as the Orioles tried to start their second half of the season on a positive note, Akin struggled mightily in a 9-2...