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Mariners Acquire Gallardo, Dyson in Separate Trades

Jan 9, 2017

Baltimore Orioles, Breaking News, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto made his first two moves of 2017, sending outfielder Seth Smith to the Baltimore Orioles for right-handed pitcher Yovani Gallardo and acquiring speedy outfielder Ja...

Orioles Moving on From Mark Trumbo?

Ryan Waterman

Dec 5, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Offseason, Rumors

UPDATE: It appears that things have headed downhill in negotiations, as ESPN's Buster Olney tweeted earlier this afternoon that the Orioles don't believe they're close in negotiations, and that they could move ...

Baltimore Orioles Wish List for 2017

Ryan Chichester

Dec 5, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Offseason

Buck Showalter's birds exceeded expectations last year by finishing second in a tough American League East with an 89-73 record, and they were perhaps one different managerial decision away from making it past ...

Despite What One Stat Says, Zach Britton Is Not the Best Pitcher in the AL

Jeff J. Snider

Oct 2, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Opinions & Predictions

Brian Kenny is a smart man. His recent book is an outstanding treatise on advanced statistics. The audiobook is especially great, because the author himself narrates it, which I think should be a requirement fo...

O’s Starters Rebounding At The Right Time

Sean Mackin

Sep 15, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Headlines

Caught in the middle of a four-team race for the division lead and an equally competitive log jam in the wild card race, the Baltimore Orioles were devastated when their ace, Chris Tillman, was forced to the DL...

Evaluating Zach Britton’s Cy Young Chances

Paul Mammino

Aug 19, 2016

American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Opinions & Predictions

A common take that has been spreading around the internet is that Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton should be included in the American League Cy Young Award talks due his sheer dominance this season. Lookin...

The Orioles Have an Attendance Problem

Joshua Sadlock

Aug 18, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Opinions & Predictions

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Close your eyes. Listen. Can you hear it? LET'S GO RED SOX! LET'S GO RED SOX! LET'S GO RED SOX! Where are you? Fenway Park. Wrong. You're in Baltimore, Maryland, watching the playoff-contending Orioles...

It’s Time for More Hyun Soo Kim

Joshua Sadlock

Aug 17, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Opinions & Predictions

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Unwanted for most of April, and booed on Opening Day, Hyun Soo Kim has quietly emerged as one of the driving forces for the 2016 Baltimore Orioles. Since forcing his way into the equation in June, the Korean wh...

The Orioles are Who We Thought They Were

Joshua Sadlock

Aug 12, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Features, Opinions & Predictions

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Looks in mirror, snarls, preparing to be angry. Readies the Denny Green voice. THE ORIOLES ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE! The Baltimore Orioles went to Oakland to play the Athletics. Kendall Graveman, Zach...

Zach Britton Should Win the AL Cy Young Award

Evan Marinofsky

Aug 10, 2016

American League, American League East, Baltimore Orioles, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

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When it comes to consistency, Zach Britton's got it going on. The Baltimore Orioles have surprised many with their successful campaign this year. At the heart of their success has been the blessing of Britto...