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Orioles top Blue Jays, 7-5, in slugfest

By Eduardo A. Encina — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:59:00 GMT

Teams combine for seven solo homers as O's win opener

The Orioles opened their first road trip of the year — a three-city, 10-game swing that will take them to two countries and four time zones — under a closed roof at Rogers Center on Friday night.

For area native on the beat, it's an Opening Day to remember

By Eduardo A. Encina — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:23:00 GMT

It's a little chillier than the Opening Days I grew used to down in Florida. I never had to wear a coat at Tropicana Field.

Up on a roof: New deck looks inviting

By Peter Schmuck — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:50:00 GMT

The construction crews are still putting the finishing touches on some of the ballpark renovations this morning, but the new rooftop deck in center field appears to be ready and looks terrific.

Opening Day: Morning has broken

By Peter Schmuck — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:21:00 GMT

The Oriole open the regular season at about 3 p.m. this afternoon, so what was I doing here at 8:45 in the morning?

There's nothing quite like Opening Day

By Dan Connolly — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:15:00 GMT

No matter how jaded you are about the Orioles, the first day of the season offers hope, renewal

Woke up this morning and it was Opening Day.

Future of Camden Yards depends on continued evolution

By Chris Korman , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:45:00 GMT

Orioles will need to continue adapting to changing ways that fans want to use the stadium

In 1912, when Fenway Park opened as the home of the Boston Red Sox, fans went to a baseball game because they wanted to watch a baseball game.

Nick Johnson dodges injuries to make Orioles' Opening Day roster

By Eduardo A. Encina, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:33:00 GMT

Coming back from wrist surgery, first-baseman spent last season in Cleveland's minor-league system

Before the Orioles finished their exhibition schedule Wednesday at Triple-A Norfolk, manager Buck Showalter joked with Nick Johnson that the first baseman needed to stay healthy for just a matter of hours before the 5 p.m. roster deadline.

Opening Day starter? Jake Arrieta is more than ready for the challenge

By Dan Connolly , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:53:00 GMT

Throughout his life, 26-year-old right-hander has made a habit of proving doubters wrong

It's best to start this slice of Jake Arrieta lore with a minor discrepancy; it was either a couch or an overstuffed chair.

Duquette on Machado, Schoop and Bundy

By Dan Connolly — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The Orioles’ top position prospects, infielders Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop, will start the season together at Double-A Bowie because, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said, he believes that’s where they both belong.

Marlins fall to Cardinals in debut of new stadium

By Juan C. Rodriguez, Sun Sentinel — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:56:00 GMT

Miami can't find offense, Johnson shaky in loss to Cards

The stage was grand. The performers, at least the ones in the home whites, not so much.

Orioles have built bullpen full of versatile veteran pitchers

By Eduardo A. Encina, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:49:00 GMT

Team has cadre of relievers with both closing and multiple-inning experience

Much has been made about Dan Duquette's offseason focus of strengthening the Orioles' starting rotation — retooling it with pitchers capable of providing quality innings — but it's in the bullpen where the team's new executive vice president of baseball operations might have made his most notable hauls.

Kevin Cowherd: Orioles knock Camden Yards renovations out of the park

Kevin Cowherd — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:36:00 GMT

Give the Orioles credit: They sure do stadium renovations well. Way better than they play ball.

Notebook: O'Day, Patton in, Phillips out as O's finalize roster

By Dan Connolly , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:24:00 GMT

Team sets rotation behind Arrieta; minor leaguer suspended for violating drug policy

The Orioles finalized their 25-man roster Wednesday for Friday's season opener against the Minnesota Twins, and there was one mild surprise: veteran sidearmer Darren O'Day and left-hander Troy Patton made the bullpen over lefty Zach Phillips .

Matusz sharp in Orioles' exhibition loss to Triple-A Norfolk

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:17:00 GMT

The Orioles lost their final season tuneup, 6-4, to their top affiliate, the Norfolk Tides, on Wednesday, but the important thing for the big league club is that lefty Brian Matusz again pitched well.

Orioles finalize Opening Day roster

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:37:00 GMT

The Orioles finalized their 25-man roster this afternoon for Friday’s Opening Day, and there was one mild surprise: veteran sidearmer Darren O’Day made the club over lefty reliever Zach Phillips.

Minor leaguer Ward suspended 50 games for violating drug policy

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that Orioles minor league catcher Brian Ward has been suspended for 50 games for his second violation of the minor leagues' drug treatment and prevention program.

Orioles pregame notes, thoughts

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:03:00 GMT

The Orioles haven’t yet appeared on the Harbor Park Field yet for their game against their Triple-A affiliate Norfolk Tides.

Marlins' hopes through roof

By Craig Davis, Tribune Newspapers — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:23:40 GMT

Team hopes it will keep people dry, comfortable — and coming back

MIAMI — After years of playing baseball between rain delays and on sticky summer nights, the Marlins started with two non-negotiable features for the design of their new ballpark: a retractable roof and air conditioning.

4 Corners: Which NL teams make playoffs? Which will reach WS?

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:22:05 GMT

Braun powers Brewers

Fourth and foremost: O's need better production in cleanup spot

By Dan Connolly , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:28:00 GMT

Jones and Wieters are top candidates to fill what has been a weak spot in the lineup in recent years

When executive vice president Dan Duquette began assembling the 2012 Orioles, he kept in mind one of manager Buck Showalter's requests.

Notes: Orioles pitcher Wada will start season on disabled list

By Eduardo A. Encina, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:04:00 GMT

Left-hander will begin year in extended spring training in Sarasota

After his final outing of the spring Tuesday, Orioles left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada said he felt physically ready to join the big league club for Opening Day in Baltimore on Friday.

Schmuck: First pitch in Camden Yards, lasting memory for Rick Sutcliffe

Peter Schmuck — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:35:00 GMT

Former Orioles pitcher Rick Sutcliffe had every intention of heading home for the 1992 season, and why not?

Orioles left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada will open season on DL

By Eduardo A. Encina — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:07:00 GMT

Pitcher will remain in Florida to improve arm strength, raise pitch count

After his final outing of the spring, Orioles left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada said he felt physically ready to join the big league club for Opening Day in Baltimore.

Orioles stepping up to the (license) plate

By Steve Gould — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:45:00 GMT

If you're so excited for the start of baseball season that you feel like you're not just on the Orioles bandwagon, but you're at the wheel of it, well, now you can show it.

Alfredo Simon claimed by Reds

By Dan Connolly and Eduardo A. Encina — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Former Orioles right-hander Alfredo Simon, who was placed on waivers on Friday, was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday afternoon.