Zach Wilt: What's happened to the Orioles?

Zach Wilt: What's happened to the Orioles?
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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Opposite dugout: First-place Astros aim to continue dominance over Orioles

Opposite dugout: First-place Astros aim to continue dominance over Orioles
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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Dillon Atkinson: It's time to make a decision on Kim

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

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

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 Sanó (.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 Jiménez, 7:05 p.m., MASNMay 23: RHP Ervin Santana vs. RHP Dylan Bundy, 7:05 p.m.,...
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Zach Wilt: For Orioles, one is the loneliest number

Zach Wilt: For Orioles, one is the loneliest number
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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MASN introduces daily social media show, "MASN All Access"

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

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 José 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

Yard Work podcast: Episode 6
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

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

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...
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Common sports injuries infographic (via Johns Hopkins Medicine)

Common sports injuries infographic (via Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Stay on your game no matter your sport. Learn how to prevent common sports injuries, and what to do if you get hurt. Presented by Johns Hopkins Medicine. Presented by Johns Hopkins Medicine. Learn more here.
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Zach Wilt: Celebrating Dylan Bundy Day

Zach Wilt: Celebrating Dylan Bundy Day
It's only mid-May, but I am happy to report that Dylan Bundy Day is officially a thing for Baltimore Orioles fans. Congrats, guys, we've made it happen. Every five days (or so), myself and fellow Orioles enthusiasts celebrate a day in which our team's best starting pitcher takes the mound. We wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and well rested from a good night's sleep, we're eager to watch our team that evening, and we feel confident in our starting pitcher's ability to earn a...
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Opposite dugout: Struggling Royals bringing up rear in AL Central

Opposite dugout: Struggling Royals bringing up rear in AL Central
Manager: Ned Yost (8th season) Record: 13-21 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: CF Lorenzo Cain (.284/.399/.379), 1B Eric Hosmer (.282, 14 RBIs), 3B Mike Moustakas (8 HR, 14 RBIs), C Salvador Perez (.283 with 7 HR, 20 RBIs), LHP Danny Duffy (2-3, 3.50 ERA), RHP Kelvin Herrera (5 saves, 3.46 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (2-4 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 12: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. LHP Danny Duffy, 8:15 p.m., MASN2 May 13: RHP Chris Tillman vs. RHP Nate Karns, 7:15 p.m., MASN2 May...
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Dillon Atkinson: All aboard the Norfolk shuttle

Dillon Atkinson: All aboard the Norfolk shuttle
In the past couple of seasons, depth for the back end of the Orioles rotation and front end of the bullpen has been fairly thin. For the most part, it was Tyler Wilson, Mike Wright, T.J. McFarland and - for 2016 only - Vance Worley. In 2017, Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette has made sure manager Buck Showalter has had more options to choose from, and the O's skipper is using all that he can. Wilson and Wright are still around, joined by Alec Asher, Logan...
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Andrew Stetka: Britton's injury reveals disturbing trend, bigger test for O's

Andrew Stetka: Britton's injury reveals disturbing trend, bigger test for O's
As if the Orioles haven't been faced with enough challenges in the first month or so of the season, they'll now stare down another tough task. Zach Britton's latest setback is a tough pill to swallow for Orioles fans, and not just those that (cough, cough) may have him on their fantasy team. It was devastating to see the dominant closer go down on April 16 with the initial indications of the forearm strain. When he was reinstated last week and made two appearances in non-save situations,...
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Opposite dugout: Resurgent Zimmerman leads Nats into Battle of Beltways

Opposite dugout: Resurgent Zimmerman leads Nats into Battle of Beltways
Manager: Dusty Baker (2nd season) Record: 21-10 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 1B Ryan Zimmerman (.435/.475/.907 with 13 HR, 34 RBIs), RF Bryce Harper (.376/.504/.723 with 9 HR, 27 RBIs), 2B Daniel Murphy (.341/.390/.556 with 5 HR, 28 RBIs), LHP Gio Gonzalez (3-0, 1.64 ERA), RHP Max Scherzer (4-2, 2.66 ERA, 51 Ks), RHP Stephen Strasburg (3-1, 2.66 ERA), RHP Matt Albers (0.77 ERA, 0.51 WHIP) Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (1-3 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 8: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs....
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Zach Wilt: Birds bounce back from ejections, but still deal with ripple effects

Zach Wilt: Birds bounce back from ejections, but still deal with ripple effects
There were many frustrating aspects to umpire Sam Holbrook's decision to eject Kevin Gausman in the bottom of the second during Wednesday night's Orioles-Red Sox game. For starters, Chris Sale threw behind Manny Machado the night before and got nothing more than a warning. Gausman got tossed for plunking Xander Bogaerts on a 77 mph breaking ball without either club receiving warnings from the crew. Who intentionally hits a guy with an off-speed pitch? Gausman's average fastball velocity,...
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MASN returning to WTMD's First Thursday concerts

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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Opposite dugout: White Sox flourishing behind stellar mound work

Opposite dugout: White Sox flourishing behind stellar mound work
Manager: Rick Renteria (1st season) Record: 15-12 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: RF Avasaíl García (.371/.419/.598 with 5 HR, 23 RBIs), 3B Matt Davidson (5 HR, 15 RBIs), 1B José Abreu (4 HR, 14 RBIs), RHP Miguel González (3-1, 3.27 ERA), LHP José Quintana (2-4, 4.10 ERA), RHP David Robertson (5 saves, 2.79 ERA)Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (3-4 in 2016) Pitching probables: May 5: RHP Miguel González vs. LHP Wade Miley, 7:05 p.m., MASN2May 6: RHP Dylan Covey vs....
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