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Baltimore Orioles

    Orioles beat Rays in fitting fashion after clinching playoff spot
    Two vets of the rebuild — Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins — had key hits, while Adley Rutschman — the face of the resurgence — homered and later scored the winning run.
    Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (21) dumps gatorade on center fielder Cedric Mullins after he hit a sacrifice fly in the eleventh inning to win the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The Baltimore Orioles clinched a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2016.
    A timeline of the Orioles’ rebuild, from teardown to playoffs
    It started with the Manny Machado trade in 2018 and ended with the playoff appearance the team just clinched.
    Orioles chairman John Angelos (right) introduces Mike Elias as the club's executive vice president and general manager on Nov. 19, 2018.
    Jon Meoli: They planned and persevered. Give the Orioles credit for finding a way back to the playoffs.
    Competing for a championship was always the near-term goal of this rebuild, though that was obscured at times by the fact that for years nothing seemed to be getting better for the Orioles on the major league side.
    Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (32) does his team’s sprinkler celebration after sliding safely to second base during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
    Orioles reliever Félix Bautista continues throwing, is ‘making great progress’ despite UCL injury
    Orioles reliever Félix Bautista is 'making great progress' as he continues to throw three weeks after sustaining a UCL injury.
    BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 25: Felix Bautista #74 of the Baltimore Orioles walks to the clubhouse after being injured on a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 25, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
    Kyle Goon: The Orioles are finally good enough to have something to lose
    Baltimore's resurgence in the MLB standings has felt like playing with house money. But its wobbles this week, including two underwhelming games against Tampa Bay, underscore that the expectations have risen with the playoffs around the corner.
    Orioles fans cheer from the flag court during the team's 8-0 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday night at Camden Yards.
    Rookie stars fuel Orioles’ 8-0 win over Rays that reduces magic number to one
    Gunnar Henderson's homer and three hits and Grayson Rodriguez's eight shutout innings end Baltimore's four-game losing streak.
    Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and shortstop Gunnar Henderson get doused with water and gatorade by teammates after shutting out the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 at Camden Yards Saturday night.
    How the Orioles can clinch a postseason berth Sunday
    The Orioles' magic number to earn a playoff spot is down to one.
    Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez and shortstop Gunnar Henderson get doused with water and gatorade by teammates after shutting out the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 at Camden Yards Saturday night.
    Harold Ramīrez’s pinch-hit homer carries Rays over Orioles 7-1, creates tie atop AL East
    The Orioles have lost four straight, including the first two in their key series against Tampa Bay.
    Heston Kjerstad returns to the dugout after striking out Friday night. He later hit his first major league home run to account for the Orioles' only run and one of their two hits.
    In Orioles retirement ceremony, Adam Jones feels love from Baltimore, ‘my second home’
    The Baltimore Orioles brought back fan favorite Adam Jones for a retirement ceremony, thawing what was a frosty relationship after the five-time All-Star left in 2019.
    Baltimore Orioles icon Adam Jones (10) retired officially as an Oriole during a pre-game ceremony Friday, September 15, 2023 at Camden Yards. With him during the celebration was his wife, Audie, and their kids, August and Axel.
    Orioles and former players recall their favorite Adam Jones moments
    On Friday, the Orioles will honor Jones with a retirement ceremony before they take on the Rays in a crucial AL East matchup.
    Former Orioles outfielder Adam Jones walks back to the dugout with the Oriole Bird at the first game of their series against the Yankees on July 28, 2023 at Camden Yards.
    Rays win back-and-forth series opener to reduce Orioles’ division lead to one
    The Orioles lose their third straight game, and their magic number remains four.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) adjusts his catcher’s mask in the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
    Oriole Adam Jones receives ultimate Baltimore retirement gift: A salt box
    Orioles center fielder Adam Jones will officially retire on Friday, but you’ll still be able to see his face — pieing someone else’s — on a local salt box.
    Juliet Ames’ newest salt box has an image of Adam Jones, who is retiring as an Oriole on Friday.
    Orioles updates: Ryan Mountcastle could return soon; Heston Kjerstad relishes big league opportunity
    Mountcastle may return quickly from shoulder soreness, while Kjerstad's major league debut may be fleeting.
    Imaging of first baseman Ryan Mountcastle's shoulder, which he injured Wednesday night, came back clean, the Orioles said.
    Orioles hire MGM executive with government affairs background as Camden Yards lease negotiations continue
    Kerry Watson, who served as MGM’s regional vice president of government affairs for the last three years, will join the Orioles to oversee the franchise’s governmental affairs, communications, community development and creative content, The Baltimore Banner has learned.
    The Orioles' personnel moves come at a critical juncture. The team's lease at Camden Yards is set to expire at the end of this year, although Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he believes a deal will be finalized before the deadline.
    Hat on, flag unfurled, Shintaro Fujinami’s friend — and biggest fan — makes trip to Camden Yards
    When Shintaro Fujinami made the transition from Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan to Major League Baseball in America, his friend, Yuhi Hattori, decided to join him.
    Hattori
    Orioles call up Heston Kjerstad in wake of Ryan Mountcastle injury
    The second overall pick in the 2020 draft had his early career derailed by injuries, but Kjerstad hit .298 with 10 home runs and an .886 OPS in 76 games with Norfolk.
    After having his professional debut delayed because of myocarditis and an injury, Heston Kjerstad has been a rapid riser in the Orioles system.
    Drew Rom, traded by the Orioles at the deadline, gets the win for the Cardinals at Camden Yards
    The magic number for Baltimore (91-54) to make the playoffs remains at four. To win the division, it is 15.
    Drew Rom, whom the Orioles traded to the Cardinals as part of the Jack Flaherty deal, pitched 5 1/3 for St. Louis on Wednesday night at Camden Yards.
    Orioles’ Ryan Mountcastle ‘just praying for the best’ after shoulder injury
    Mountcastle, who has hit .328 with seven home runs since returning from a bout with vertigo, will have imaging done Thursday.
    Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) gets ready to take his turn at bat in the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on August 9, 2023.
    Jon Meoli: How Rubén Francisca’s left arm became a secret weapon for Orioles hitters
    Orioles batting practice pitcher Rubén Francisca has shown the two most desired qualities for someone in his role: the ability to throw strikes, and the ability to throw for hours on end.
    Baltimore Orioles development coach Rubén Francisca is interviewed in the dugout before the game on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.
    John Means takes a critical step in his first start for Orioles since 2022
    Orioles pitcher John Means made his first start since undergoing Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery last year.
    Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (47) talks with teammates in the dugout during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.
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