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Orioles Utterly Out-Classed By Rays, With Rogers Place In Rotation In Question

The Orioles do a tremendous job of embarrassing themselves on a near nightly basis, playing to their weaknesses as a swing-and-miss happy, defensively repugnant outfit woefully bereft of quality starting pitching that succumb to low-IQ baseball tendencies.

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Can Jackson Holliday make this Orioles team better?

Yesterday, the Orioles announced the return of infielder Jackson Holliday to the roster. Holliday’s activation ends a 3+ month stint on the IL after surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his right hand.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 19

Orioles minor league weekly recap: Keys sweep the week, Dzierwa moves up

The promotions have begun. If you were waiting to go see this year’s possible breakout pitching prospect Joseph Dzierwa in Frederick, tough luck, because he’s headed to Double-A.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 19

Orioles news: The O’s embarrassed themselves again

Good morning, Camden Chatters. Somewhere, on a “Days Since Orioles’ Last Humiliation” sign, a sad-sack intern is resetting the counter to zero. Look, we all knew that the Birds’ visit to Tropicana Field, home of the American League’s best team with the majors’ best home record, had a strong likelihood of going sideways.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Trevor Rogers News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / May 19

Rogers implodes again as Orioles lose to Rays, 16-6

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida—What happened? An emotional Trevor Rogers stood at his locker after another lopsided Orioles loss and tried to explain the reasons why.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18

Orioles' pitching woes continue vs. Rays

Orioles' pitching woes continue with disastrous Trevor Rogers outing

The Baltimore Orioles have no answer to their severe pitching woes.

Orioles reinstate IF Jackson Holliday; set to make season debut

Royals' trade-deadline plans could take hit with Kris Bubic news

Gio Urshela announces retirement after 10 MLB seasons

Each MLB division leader's biggest weakness at the quarter point

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / May 18

Orioles reinstate IF Jackson Holliday; set to make season debut

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated infielder Jackson Holliday from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game against Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Fla.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Orioles add roster depth with ex-Dodgers outfielder

The Baltimore Orioles added a former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder on Monday, according to Roch Kubatko. “#orioles claimed OF Michael Siani off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Joe Espada News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Orioles Claim Michael Siani, Designate Jose Espada

The Orioles claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Dodgers and designated righty Jose Espada for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Orioles Nearing Key Decision on Jackson Holliday

The Baltimore Orioles may be getting their young star back very soon. Jackson Holliday has joined the team in St. Petersburg ahead of the Orioles’ series with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 19

The six most disappointing MLB players this season

With the MLB season a touch over 25% of the way complete, slow starts are no longer being looked at as nothing to worry about. Sluggish starts are beginning to turn into season long concerns, especially for some stellar players.

Mariners rookie Colt Emerson makes history with dramatic first career HR

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Jackson Holliday News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Important Orioles’ Jackson Holliday injury update announced on Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is still recovering after undergoing surgery for a broken hamate bone. The Orioles would certainly love it if he could return sooner rather than later, but there is currently no set date for his return from injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18

How Pete Alonso 'crushed' Mets legend with offseason decision

A Mets legend opened up on Alonso's departure.

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

Bo Bichette candidly addresses slow start to tenure with Mets

Aaron Judge tells the truth about losing to the Mets

Spencer Jones had heartbreaking reaction to Clay Holmes’ injury

The '1986 New York Mets' quiz

Rico Garcia News / Camden Chat / May 18

Rico Garcia isn’t just a bright spot, he’s a beacon of light

Few players on this Orioles team have actually exceeded expectations so far this year, but Rico Garcia is a clear exception. The 32-year-old isn’t just a standout amongst his underwhelming teammates, he is pitching like one of the best relievers in baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 18

Orioles minor league recap 5/18: Jackson Holliday hits a triple, Kjerstad goes 2-for-4

Triple-A: Charlotte Knights (CWS) 15, Norfolk Tides 3 Whoops. A day after Norfolk’s seven-home run block party, Charlotte returned the favor, scoring ten runs in the last four innings, on four homers of their own.

Gunnar Henderson News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 18

Gunnar Henderson Takes Eight Total Bases To Lead Orioles Over Nationals

The third time was the charm for the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, as they took down the Washington Nationals 7-3 in the final game of the series. Baltimore’s bats found life – striking for 11 hits and three home runs from the likes of Gunnar Henderson, Coby Mayo and Colton Cowser.