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Orioles Designate Albert Suarez For Assignment

The Orioles announced that right-hander Albert Suarez has been designated for assignment. Prior to today’s doubleheader with the Tigers, Baltimore activated left-hander Grant Wolfram from the 15-day IL to use him as the 27th man, and Wolfram will now stay on the 26-man roster in Suarez’s place.

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Orioles offense disappears in nightcap, lose 4-1 to Tigers

The Orioles were unable to complete the double-header sweep on Sunday evening at Camden Yards, losing 4-1 to the Tigers in Game 2. The loss saw the team’s offense go quiet while starter Trevor Rogers continued to scuffle.

Trevor Rogers News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 24

Rogers Should Be Out Of Orioles Rotation After Latest Setback To Tigers

Trevor Rogers took seven seconds – as uncomfortably pregnant (with quintuplets?) a pause you will ever encounter - when asked after his last start if he agreed with his manager’s assessment that the pitcher was close to turning his season around.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Colton Cowser News / Field Level Media / May 24

Colton Cowser drills walk-off 3-run shot as Orioles beat Tigers

Colton Cowser hit a game-winning three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Baltimore Orioles rallied for a 5-3 victory against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 24

Improbable Walk-off Homer Clinches Winning Series For Orioles Over Tigers

Colton Cowser, who had to be wondering about the next transaction the Orioles make in a season loaded with them consisted of him going back to AAA, delivered his biggest hit in a long time Sunday afternoon.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Orioles’ Craig Albernaz seen talking to Pete Alonso after comical mishap in field

The Orioles signed Pete Alonso to a $155 million contract so that he will be their first baseman of the foreseeable future. However, he made an embarrassing gaffe at the cold corner on Sunday.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Orioles stink, but at least John Oliver is having a good time at Camden Yards

Just because the Baltimore Orioles are struggling right now, it doesn’t mean that folks can’t have a good time at Camden Yards, the historic home of the club that is consistently ranked among the best venues in Major League Baseball.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Insider notes Orioles have a serious injury scratching problem

The Baltimore Orioles are looking for wins this season, to try and turn things around. One Major League Baseball insider is noticing a recurring issue with the team.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Baltimore Orioles News / Larry Brown Sports / May 24

Pete Alonso’s attempt at a clever double play failed spectacularly

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso tried to get a bit too clever for his own good during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Tigers DH Dillon Dingler hit a weak flare to Alonso with a man on and nobody out in the fourth inning of Sunday’s game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / May 24

Orioles minor league recap 5/24: Tides lose on extra-innings grand slam

The Tides spent most of this game behind, but scored two runs in the ninth to take a one-run lead. But the Shrimp tied the game in the bottom half to send it to extras, then scored five runs in the 10th to walk it off.

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MLB News / Camden Chat / May 24

Orioles news: Doubleheader with Tigers awaits

Hello, friends. Weather robbed us of the Orioles getting to play yesterday. Given their all-too-frequent play this season, it may be that nothing was lost to the fan in not seeing the Orioles.

Yennier Cano News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / May 24

For Cano, the softball has helped the Oriole reliever play hardball

The secret to Yennier Cano’s success this season isn’t found just in the way he throws a split-finger fastball, though that’s vital. According to the 32-year-old Cuban right-hander, it might come from throwing another type of ball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

Tigers, Orioles each desperate for momentum in Sunday doubleheader

The Baltimore Orioles will be eager to build momentum and the Detroit Tigers are anxious to snap out of their funk. There could be ample opportunities for those scenarios when the teams meet in Sunday's day-night doubleheader in Baltimore.

Pete Alonso News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Pete Alonso says the quiet part out loud about Orioles’ alarming underperformance

The Baltimore Orioles were expecting to return to contention in the American League East this season. They had signed slugging first baseman Pete Alonso

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Orioles pursue repeat performance on offense vs. reeling Tigers

Jackson Holliday made a big impact Friday in his first home game of the season for the Baltimore Orioles. Now the team needs an encore performance from the team's most heralded young player.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Orioles Outright Jose Espada

The Orioles announced that right-hander Jose Espada has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week when the O’s claimed outfielder Michael Siani.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / May 20

These 3 Orioles Transactions Are Imperative Before A Critical 10-Game Homestand

The Orioles exist as presently constructed as a vehicle to promote bobbleheads and splash zones and a massive new scoreboard that tax payers subsidized.

Samuel Basallo News / Just Baseball / May 20

How Samuel Basallo Has Put It All Together

Long one of the most talented and productive hitters in the minor leagues, Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo was consistently one of the youngest players at each level he played at.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Orioles Select Albert Suarez, Designate Maverick Handley

The Orioles on Tuesday selected the contract of righty Albert Suarez from Triple-A Norfolk and designated catcher Maverick Handley for assignment, per a team announcement.

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

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 20

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

Phillies accomplish rare feat not seen since 1951 Giants

Twins send former No. 1 pick to minors

Mets prospect Nick Morabito to wear unexpected uniform number

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18