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Cole Irvin, O's keep rolling, cool off D-backs

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin had another solid outing by working 5 2/3 innings in the Orioles' 4-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

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Orioles’ revamped bullpen alignment works like a charm, secures 4-2 win over D’Backs

The O’s used Craig Kimbrel in the seventh, Albert Suárez as a fireman and Yennier Cano as the closer to cobble together a tight victory. It was a night that featured a little bit of everything.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / 44 minutes ago

Friday Night Orioles GIF Party: Orioles beat D-Backs, 4-2

You know what must be done. It is Friday night. The Orioles beat the curse of the City Connect and the curse of Apple TV to defeat the Diamondbacks, 4-2.

Baltimore Orioles News / ESPN / 53 minutes ago

Big splash: O's rally after owner joins 'Bird Bath'

- New Orioles owner David Rubenstein turned out to be quite a rally starter at Camden Yards.

Cole Irvin News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Orioles pitcher becomes latest victim of announcer jinx

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin is enjoying the best start to a season of his career, but that doesn't mean he's immune to the dreaded announcer jinx.

AL East Report: Yankees and Orioles starting to run away with race for first place

Insider: 2022 All-Star closer could be Orioles' trade target

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Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / 1 hour ago

Orioles’ Jersey of the Game-Brady Anderson

Brady Anderson was one of the most popular Orioles of all time. Anderson, a three-time All-Star hit 50 home runs in 1996, establishing a team record. He’s among the all-time team leaders in many offensive categories.

Craig Kimbrel News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / 3 hours ago

Orioles’ Kimbrel on his struggles: ‘I’ve got to be better’

Craig Kimbrel is still the Orioles’ closer. Despite not converting four of his last five save opportunities, Kimbrel is still manager Brandon Hyde’s choice for crucial spots in the ninth inning.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Orioles vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitchers – May 10

The Baltimore Orioles (24-12) host the Arizona Diamondbacks (18-20) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The matchup starts at 7:05 PM ET.

Jackson Holliday News / Camden Chat / 1 hour ago

Orioles minor league recap 5/10: Jackson Holliday walks and runs for Norfolk

Jackson Holliday walked three times and stole a pair of bags for the Tides. Austin Hays continued his rehab, and Bowie pitched a shutout. The Tides were a strike away from forcing extra innings when former Orioles prospect César Prieto managed a Baltimore chop to short.

Craig Kimbrel News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / 2 hours ago

After rough stretch, Orioles face difficult decision on closer Craig Kimbrel

Despite the Orioles’ bizarre 7-6 win in 12 innings over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, the team’s fans went to bed and woke up sharing their deep concern about closer Craig Kimbrel’s struggles.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 18 hours ago

Hot clubs clash as D-backs take on Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are in a winning mode again, and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in their hottest stretch of the season. The teams meet Friday night in Baltimore to open a three-game interleague series.

Craig Kimbrel News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Why Orioles must ditch Craig Kimbrel as closer

Current Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel will go down as one of the better closers in MLB history when it’s all said and done. But he looks anything but that in his first season with the O’s.

Ryan Helsley News / Larry Brown Sports / 6 hours ago

Insider: 2022 All-Star closer could be Orioles' trade target

During an appearance Thursday on “Foul Territory,” Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic suggested that this NL Central star could be a trade target for the Orioles.

Orioles top Nationals in 12th after blowing two late leads

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MLB News / Field Level Media / 15 hours ago

Orioles top Nationals in 12th after blowing two late leads

Jorge Mateo singled home the go-ahead run in the 12th inning and the visiting Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Wednesday night after blowing two-run leads in the ninth and 11th innings.

MLB News / Just Baseball / 2 hours ago

2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Max Kepler, Dean Kremer

Playing the waiver wire effectively is crucial to fantasy baseball success throughout the season. Each week of the 2024 campaign, this article will help pinpoint which players are readily available to be picked up in most formats.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / May 7

Guardians, Orioles Linked To Interesting Trade Idea

The Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles have been two of the best teams in baseball thus far in the 2024 season. Both currently sit atop their respective divisions, with the Guardians holding a 2.5-game lead over the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals, and the Orioles a game ahead of the New York Yankees.

Baltimore Orioles News / FanNation Fastball / May 6

Baltimore Orioles Continue Run of Historic Pitching, Home Run Mashing on Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles routed the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, 11-1, to complete the sweep. With the win, the reigning American League East champions are now 23-11 on the year.

Craig Kimbrel News / Last Word On Sports / May 4

Injured Orioles Closer Makes History In Return

Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel recorded his historic eighth save of the season, sealing Friday’s win in a perfect ninth inning. It was Kimbrel’s first appearance five days after leaving the game alongside the Orioles training staff on April 28th.

Brandon Hyde News / ClutchPoints / May 3

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde’s assessment of series win will hit Yankees fans hard

The Baltimore Orioles are on a roll; following their 7-2 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday, they are coming off a huge 3-1 series victory over their closest rival in the AL East standings.

Craig Kimbrel News / Just Baseball / May 3

Craig Kimbrel Has an Endurance Problem

In 2023, the Baltimore Orioles had the best closer in baseball. Félix Bautista cruised to his first AL Reliever of the Year Award despite spending September on the injured list.

Gunnar Henderson News / Yardbarker / May 2

Gunnar Henderson, Orioles get early season love from ESPN

Shortstop Gunnar Henderson has been great so far in 2024. Perhaps not coincidentally, his Baltimore Orioles currently find themselves on top of the stacked American League East.

Orioles lose starting pitcher to IL but reinstate another

The Orioles Reinstate Young Starter, Designate Yohan Ramírez

Yankees 2B after loss to Orioles: 'We got punched in the face'

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Kyle Bradish News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Key Orioles starter reinstated from injured list

The Orioles announced that right-hander Kyle Bradish has been reinstated from the injured list.

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Baltimore Orioles News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Baltimore Orioles Roster Moves 5/1

The Baltimore Orioles have started the week taking the first two games of their four-game series against the New York Yankees and now they hold first place in the American League East by one game they will play the third game tonight with the Orioles sending their ace out to the mound in Corbin Burnes as he will face Luis Gil for the Yankees.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Orioles lose starting pitcher to IL but reinstate another

The Orioles announced Wednesday that they’ve placed right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list but reinstated veteran lefty John Means.

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