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The Baltimore Orioles long ago stopped living in the past, which goes a long way toward explaining why they're still in the midst of a pennant race after 14 straight losing seasons.
Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis will be out for at least six weeks with a broken left thumb, the result of being hit by a pitch from New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia.
It's a super sports weekend in Baltimore. The Orioles are vying for the top spot in the American League East and the Ravens kick off their season on Monday.
The Orioles continued their long-ball onslaught against the Yankees, hitting three home runs off CC Sabathia in a 5-4 victory Saturday night that moved Baltimore back into a tie atop the AL East with New York.
Alex Rodriguez hit his 300th home run with the Yankees, Russell Martin and Steve Pearce also homered, and New York regained sole possession of first place in the AL East by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Friday night.
The excitement is at a fever pitch in downtown Baltimore as the O's face off with the Yankees again.
Orioles fans reclaimed Camden Yards last night, turning it into an ocean of orange as Baltimore beat the New York Yankees 10-6 to once again move into a tie with them atop the A.L. East. The A.P.'s David Ginsburg weighs in on The Vinny and Rob Show.
Mark Reynolds hit two of Baltimore's season-high six home runs, and the Orioles climbed back into a first-place tie with the Yankees in the AL East by defeating New York 10-6 Thursday night before a euphoric sellout crowd at Camden Yards.
Seventeen years ago, all eyes were on Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. as he set a game-streak record that still has not been broken. And Thursday, he is honored at Camden Yards in front of a packed house with Orioles legends looking on.
Celebrating the past and anticipating the future. The Baltimore Orioles honored former greats as they make a new push for the playoffs. Wednesday night, Cal Ripken Jr. and Eddie Murray were inducted into the Hall of Legends.
After losing a frustrating finale in Toronto, the Baltimore Orioles are heading home for their biggest series of the season.
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel is expected to come off the 15-day disabled list Thursday to start the opener of an important four-game series against the New York Yankees.
Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer, Zach Britton pitched seven innings to win his fourth straight start and the surging Baltimore Orioles pounded the Toronto Blue Jays 12-0 on Tuesday night.
Joe Saunders and three relievers combined on a three-hitter and the charging Baltimore Orioles blanked Toronto 4-0 Monday, cutting their AL East deficit to one game.
Vinny and Rob wrap up the week in sports. Orioles, Ravens and more.
Zach Britton made an ample contribution to the Baltimore Orioles' pennant drive, striking out a career-high 10 over eight innings in a win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Baltimore Orioles are close to signing free agent left-hander Randy Wolf, who was released by the Milwaukee Brewers last week.
White Sox rookie Dylan Axelrod took a three-hitter into the eighth inning and Chicago spoiled the Baltimore debut of Joe Saunders, scoring seven runs off the left-hander in an 8-1 victory over the Orioles on Wednesday night.
Chris Tillman allowed one hit over seven innings, Nick Markakis drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles defeated Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox 6-0 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Vinny and Rob talk about the disappointing attendance of last night's game. Why aren't the fans coming out to The Yard?
Nate McLouth hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, Lew Ford also connected and the Baltimore Orioles rallied to beat the White Sox 4-3 on Monday night, ending Chicago's six-game winning streak.
Does Mike Mussina deserve Orioles' honor?
The Orioles have made all the right moves this season and it began before the season even began.
Sunday's game between the Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to rain. The teams will play a single-admission doubleheader on Monday, September 24 beginning at 4:05 p.m., with all gates opening at 3:00. Game two will not start before 7:05.
