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While struggling to find his swing, Cruz helping others find theirs
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Many years ago, earlier in his career, Nelson Cruz learned a valuable lesson about dealing with a slump at the plate. “I used to have a coach who said if you don’t hit, you better play defense,” Cruz said. He immediately laughed, recognizing the folly of that philosophy for a full-time designated hitter. “So, if I don’t hit,” Cruz
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O's game blog: Looking for a series win against K.C.
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles and Royals wrap up this rain-delayed two-day, three-game series this afternoon in Baltimore after splitting a twin bill on Sunday. Kansas City took the opener, 6-4, while Baltimore won the nightcap, 4-2. The Orioles have lost just one of their past four series, going 2-1-1 against the Angels, Yankees, Red Sox and Twins. They are 3-4-1 i
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Because You Asked - The Second Story
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles were supposed to be off today, but Saturday’s rainout has forced a noon game onto their schedule. I’m off anyway, but only when it comes to ballpark duty. The mailbag is filling up. I can’t ignore it any longer. Time to take a letter dump. You ask, I answer, etc. This is the latest sequel to the original. And as you know, sequels usuall
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For starters, Lyles and Zimmermann came up big Sunday
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Looking at playing three games in about a 24-hour span as Sunday’s doubleheader began at Camden Yards, O’s manager Brandon Hyde was hopeful his starting pitchers could get deep in both games. They did that and more as the O’s split a doubleheader with Kansas City. Had the defense not let down in Game 1, the Orioles may have swept the Royals. But th
Lakins optioned to Norfolk
MASNsports.com Staff
Orioles
Following game two, the Orioles made the following roster move: Returned 27th man RHP Travis Lakins, Sr. to Triple-A Norfolk.
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Orioles gain split of doubleheader with 4-2 win (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The Orioles played two games today in first-pitch temperatures of 51 and 57 degrees. They also heated up. A disappointing, defense-deficient loss in the opener was followed by a 4-2 victory over the Royals before an announced doubleheader crowd of 19,893 at Camden Yards, with left-hander Bruce Zimmermann notching his second quality start. The Oriol
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Ohtani, Rendon take down Nats with ninth inning rally (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
ANAHEIM, Calif. – On paper, the heart of the Angels batting order looks as intimidating as any in baseball. Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon are as accomplished a 2-3-4 trio as you’ll find in the sport, and even if they haven't been collectively performing up to their usual standards this season, there’s no denying the presence each has
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Orioles lose home runs, waste Lyles start and fall in Game 1 (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
The left field wall can’t keep every baseball in front of it. The Orioles have cleared it a few times in defiance of the new measurements, but there are more denials than dugout celebrations. Ryan Mountcastle thought he hit a game-tying, two-run homer off Kansas City’s Zack Greinke in the fifth inning of the opening game of today's doubleheader, bu
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Strasburg, Ross to throw simulated games this week
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Stephen Strasburg and Joe Ross will take another key step in their return from injury this week when they pitch in a simulated game at the Nationals’ spring training complex, one of their final tune-ups before both right-handers are likely to be cleared to begin rehab assignments for minor league affiliates. Strasburg and Ross eac
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O's game blog: Jordan Lyles pitches Game 1 for Orioles
Steve Melewski
Orioles
When we last saw them on the field, the Orioles were beating the first-place Minnesota Twins on Wednesday and Thursday nights. They pounded out 12 hits and scored nine runs over the third and fourth innings Wednesday in a 9-4 win. They hit five solo homers in Thursday’s 5-3 victory to split a four-game series. But the Orioles (10-16) and Kansas Cit