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Playoffs game blog: A look at the O's against the playoff field and tonight's games

Playoffs game blog: A look at the O's against the playoff field and tonight's games
The Orioles finished the 2015 season with a .500 record, going 81-81. But they had a record of 26-37 (.413) against teams that made the 2015 playoffs. Here is the rundown: * 8-11 against Toronto * 10-9 against the New York Yankees * 3-4 against Kansas City * 1-6 against Texas * 3-4 against Houston * 1-3 against the New York Mets The Orioles did not play four teams that made the postseason - St. Louis, the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Orioles went 18-13 (.581) at...
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O's pitcher Mike Wright looks back on 2015 season and ahead to his future

O's pitcher Mike Wright looks back on 2015 season and ahead to his future
For 25-year-old right-hander Mike Wright, the 2015 season was a mixed bag. He pitched well at Triple-A and made the major leagues for the first time. Those were positives. But after initial success with the Orioles, there were struggles. He has proven he can get outs at Triple-A. Now, as he looks ahead to 2016, Wright has to prove he can consistently do that at the big league level. What role he will be in if and when he gets that next chance is also uncertain. With Norfolk this season, Wright...
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Playoffs game blog: Keuchel back to the mound; Toronto faces elimination tonight

Playoffs game blog: Keuchel back to the mound; Toronto faces elimination tonight
As the American League playoffs resume today, Toronto faces elimination in one Division Series series. In the other, Dallas Keuchel will try to pitch Houston into a series lead in the first Astros home playoff game since 2005. Kansas City plays at Houston this afternoon in Game 3 of that series, which is tied 1-1. Right-hander Edison Volquez (13-9, 3.55 ERA) faces Keuchel (20-8, 2.48 ERA), the AL's only 20-game winner. Keuchel has a remarkable 15-0 home record with an ERA of 1.46 at Minute...
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A look at the controversial play at second base last night and other playoff notes

A look at the controversial play at second base last night and other playoff notes
It was a crazy play at second base in the seventh inning last night. When the Dodgers' Chase Utley attempted to break up a double play, it led to an injury, a controversy, a critical out lost for the Mets and a confusing replay ruling. Utley barreled into Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada with runners on first and third and one out, with the Mets leading 2-1 in the seventh. Some thought it was clearly a late and dirty slide as Tejada fell hard to the turf and suffered a cracked fibula. There will be...
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Playoffs game blog: Mets and Cards look for 2-0 edge tonight in NLDS

Playoffs game blog: Mets and Cards look for 2-0 edge tonight in NLDS
Today is a travel day for the four teams in the American League Division Series, which resumes tomorrow. Texas leads Toronto 2-0 while the Houston-Kansas City series is tied 1-1. So far there has been a home-field disadvantage in the playoffs, as the home teams are 2-6. The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs later today in Game 2 of their National League Division Series. St. Louis took the series opener 4-0 Friday as John Lackey gave up just two hits over 7 1/3 innings while Tommy Pham...
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A look at O's fans' rooting interests now and a take on Matt Wieters

A look at O's fans' rooting interests now and a take on Matt Wieters
Have the playoffs been going the way Orioles fans hoped for so far? The teams that O's fans seem to be rooting against are losing. The Yankees were eliminated by Houston in the American League wild card game. Then O's fans have looked on as Texas has taken a 2-0 lead on the AL East champion Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series. Let's just say the Jays have a few players that have rubbed O's fans the wrong way a time or two. Most of you don't seem very keen on the Kansas...
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Playoffs game blog: It's Cubs against Cards, Dodgers against Mets as NLDS begin tonight

Playoffs game blog: It's Cubs against Cards, Dodgers against Mets as NLDS begin tonight
The opening games in the two National League Division Series are set for tonight. First, the St. Louis Cardinals (100-62) will host the Chicago Cubs (97-65), and then the Los Angeles Dodgers (92-70) host the New York Mets (90-72). The longtime rival Cubs and Cardinals are meeting in the postseason for the first time. During the regular season, St. Louis went 11-8 versus Chicago. Cubs lefty Jon Lester (11-12, 3.34 ERA) faces Cards righty John Lackey (13-10, 2.77 ERA) in a matchup of former Red...
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Branden Kline has Tommy John surgery (plus O's re-sign six players)

Branden Kline has Tommy John surgery (plus O's re-sign six players)
Orioles right-handed pitching prospect Branden Kline had Tommy John surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews yesterday in Pensacola, Fla. Kline, who turned 24 on Sept. 29, went 3-3 with a 3.66 ERA in eight starts this year for Double-A Bowie, but did not pitch after May 20. In late May, he underwent a platelet-rich plasma injection to alleviate elbow discomfort and eventually resumed a throwing program. He pitched in one game during the Orioles' instructional league program which is under way...
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A look at a few pitchers that could make it onto the O's free agent radar

A look at a few pitchers that could make it onto the O's free agent radar
So the Orioles have said improving their pitching staff is their top priority for the 2016 season. But how will they be able to do that? Can the Orioles really afford to get in a bidding war for a David Price or Jordan Zimmermann level of talent in free agency? Maybe yes, maybe no. But I do think we will reach a point where, whether the Orioles get a frontline starter or not, they may pursue second- or third-level starters. They will need to add depth to the starting rotation. Here are three...
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Playoffs game blog: Kansas City hosts Houston in ALDS Game 1

Playoffs game blog: Kansas City hosts Houston in ALDS Game 1
Two relative newcomers on the postseason scene begin their best-of-five American League Division Series tonight when Kansas City (95-67) hosts Houston (86-76). The Astros beat the New York Yankees 3-0 in the wild card game on Tuesday to reach this ALDS. The Royals ended a 29-year playoffs drought last season when they made a run to the World Series. Houston is in the postseason for the first time since 2005. The Royals went just 11-17 in the last month, but they had a huge lead in their...
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A closer look at Chris Davis and whether the Orioles can re-sign him

A closer look at Chris Davis and whether the Orioles can re-sign him
Chris Davis is clearly the big fish in the Orioles' pending free agent pond. But he's not the only one, and whether they do re-sign him and for how much could impact other things that happen for the club this winter. The next few months seem critical for the Orioles. But let's start with this basic question: What is the price tag for Davis? Well, that is in the eye of the beholder. Is a six-year deal worth $150 million with an average annual value of $25 million enough to get it done? Will...
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Playoffs game blog: Former Oriole Jake Arrieta takes the mound for the Cubs tonight

Playoffs game blog: Former Oriole Jake Arrieta takes the mound for the Cubs tonight
When the Orioles drafted right-hander Jake Arrieta in the fifth round in 2007 out of TCU, they envisioned that he would pitch one day big games for them. He'll pitch one tonight, but for the Chicago Cubs. Chicago (97-65) plays at Pittsburgh (98-64) in the National League wild card game. The winner advances to face St. Louis (100-62) in the National League Division Series. Arrieta (22-6, 1.77 ERA) will pitch against Pittsburgh right-hander Gerrit Cole (19-8, 2.60) at 8:08 p.m. at PNC Park. On...
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For third straight year, an Oriole is majors' home run leader (plus other notes)

For third straight year, an Oriole is majors' home run leader (plus other notes)
Until the 2013 season, the Orioles had seen one of their players lead the majors in home runs just one time in team history. Frank Robinson topped them all with 49 homers when he won the Triple Crown in 1966. Now the Orioles have had the major league home run leader for three consecutive seasons: Chris Davis with 53 home runs in 2013, Nelson Cruz with 40 in 2014 and Davis again with 47 this year. In 74 games after the All-Star break, Davis hit .293 with 28 homers, 65 RBIs, a .669 slugging...
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Playoffs game blog: New York hosts Houston in AL wild card game

Playoffs game blog: New York hosts Houston in AL wild card game
The Houston Astros are returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2005 and the New York Yankees for the first time since 2012. New York hosts Houston tonight at 8:08 p.m. in the American League wild card game. The winner advances to meet Kansas City (95-67) starting Thursday in the American League Division Series. Houston (86-76) played well at the end of the year after losing its grip on the AL West lead to finish as the second wild card team. The Astros won six of their last eight....
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Kevin Gausman looks back on his 2015 season and ahead to his future

Kevin Gausman looks back on his 2015 season and ahead to his future
Will 2016 be the year for Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman? Will it finally be the year where he is a starter at the major league level for the entire season? He certainly hopes and expects that it will be. No more back and forth between the majors and minors, and no more work out of the bullpen. It appears that day is coming for Gausman. "I'm really looking forward to that," the 24-year-old right-hander said. "Every year, I've gone into the season wanting to be a starter and throw a lot of...
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Manager Buck Showalter on working with Dan Duquette, Chris Davis, pitchers and more

Manager Buck Showalter on working with Dan Duquette, Chris Davis, pitchers and more
Maybe we could call it an exit media interview for the 2015 season for Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter. They took questions today from reporters for about 30 minutes at Camden Yards. It was time to wrap up another season, but mostly to take a look ahead to a very important offseason for the club. Check Roch Kubatko's blog for some quotes from Duquette, and I'll provide some here from Showalter. A reporter asked the pair about...
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Dan Duquette on chance to re-sign Chris Davis, offseason priorities and more

Dan Duquette on chance to re-sign Chris Davis, offseason priorities and more
Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette has been a guest of mine several times this season when I've hosted "Orioles Baseball Tonight" each Sunday on the O's flagship radio station 105.7 The Fan FM in Baltimore. Our last interview for this season on the show came Sunday. During that interview on 105.7 The Fan, Duquette said that he believes the Orioles can afford to sign Chris Davis to a new long-term deal. He also said improving the club's pitching is his...
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Chris Davis: "It was a pretty special day" (plus Matt Wieters, Chris Tillman quotes)

Chris Davis: "It was a pretty special day" (plus Matt Wieters, Chris Tillman quotes)
Chris Davis got a lot of cheers at Camden Yards today. Cheers for his big season at the plate. Cheers for hitting two more homers. And then cheers after his postgame MASN interview by fans unsure if they'll ever see him in an Orioles uniform again. "It was pretty awesome," Davis said of the fan reaction. "I appreciate their support. They have supported me in good times and bad times. It was a pretty special day. I can't express how much I appreciate the support of our fans. The last month...
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Davis hits Nos. 46 and 47; Parra, Wieters drive in two in win over New York

Davis hits Nos. 46 and 47; Parra, Wieters drive in two in win over New York
Was is just coincidence or were some of the Orioles trying to remind the organization of what they will be missing if they leave? In a 9-4 win over the Yankees, pending free agents Chris Davis, Matt Wieters and Gerardo Parra combined to drive in eight of the runs. Davis homered twice and drove in four. The win lifts the Orioles' final record to the .500 mark at 81-81, and they post a fourth consecutive non-losing season. They also won the season series 10-9 over the Yankees. They have won the...
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O's game blog: Machado's take on Davis, today's pitchers and more

O's game blog: Machado's take on Davis, today's pitchers and more
O's third baseman Manny Machado is the latest Oriole to campaign for the team to re-sign pending free agent first baseman Chris Davis. He expressed those sentiments earlier today in the Orioles clubhouse. "When you have a guy hitting 40-something home runs and driving in 120, you want to see him back. We need him back," Machado said. "From the season we had, going from losing Nelson Cruz, (Nick) Markakis and (Andrew) Miller, we have to do something. I think our top priority should be...
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