Blue Jays hit 3 HRs in first inning, beat Orioles 6-5
TORONTO — Marco Estrada is still dealing with the sore back that forced him to skip his first All-Star Game. Even so, he was effective enough for the Toronto Blue Jays. Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion...
View ArticleGausman gives up 3 HRs in first inning, Orioles lose 6-5
TORONTO — Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman followed up one of his best starts of the season with one of his worst. Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Troy Tulowitzki each hit solo home runs off...
View ArticleBlue Jays rout Orioles 9-1 to take AL East lead
TORONTO — With one big inning and another strong start from J.A. Happ, the Blue Jays moved into the AL East lead. Happ won his eighth straight decision, Devon Travis homered and Toronto used a...
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TORONTO — J.A. Happ won his eighth straight decision, Devon Travis homered and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run fifth inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-1 Saturday and take sole possession of...
View ArticleZimmermann’s health still an issue; Tigers’ streak ends
DETROIT — Jordan Zimmermann didn’t last long in his return from the disabled list, and it’s not clear when he’ll be able to pitch again. Zimmermann allowed homers to Jose Abreu and Avisail Garcia in a...
View ArticleWhite Sox beat Tigers 6-3, snapping Detroit’s streak at 8
DETROIT — Jose Abreu’s home run drought had lasted over a month, and the Chicago slugger was well aware. “It was a tough time for me, because I’ve never experienced something like that in my career,”...
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NEW YORK — Starlin Castro hit a third-inning grand slam off Josh Tomlin that gave the Yankees a six-run lead, Mark Teixeira got two hits after tearfully announcing this will be his final big league...
View ArticleAlvarez, Machado lead Orioles past White Sox, 7-5
CHICAGO — Pedro Alvarez is settling in quite nicely in the American League. Alvarez hit two solo shots to extend his homer streak to three and the Baltimore Orioles had 16 hits to overpower the Chicago...
View ArticleOrioles rough up Miguel Gonzalez in 7-5 win over White Sox
CHICAGO — For most of his major league career, Miguel Gonzalez watched from the dugout as the Orioles’ offense pounded opposing pitchers. On Friday night, for the first time, he was the opposing...
View ArticleSmolinski, Neal help A’s win second straight over Orioles
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics middle reliever Liam Hendriks pumped his fist and did a little spin as he came off the mound after striking out Baltimore Orioles slugger Mark Trumbo to end the...
View ArticleA’s win 1-0 to knock Orioles out of first place
OAKLAND, Calif. — Ross Detwiler knows it will take more than one strong outing for people to take him seriously again as a starting pitcher. Eight scoreless innings in his Oakland Athletics debut is...
View ArticleSchoop homers, O’s overcome 6-run deficit to beat Giants 8-7
SAN FRANCISCO — In a lineup full of sluggers and superstars, Jonathan Schoop has had the timeliest hits for the Baltimore Orioles. He delivered again with a three-run homer in the ninth inning Sunday,...
View ArticleBetts has 2 HRs, 5 RBIs as Red Sox beat Orioles 5-3
BALTIMORE — Mookie Betts is at his best when facing the Baltimore Orioles — especially in cozy Camden Yards. Feasting again on Baltimore pitching, Betts homered twice and drove in five runs to carry...
View ArticleBetts give Orioles fits as Red Sox pull out 5-3 victory
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles seem to bring out the best in Mookie Betts. Betts homered twice and drove in five runs, a performance that almost single-handedly carried the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3...
View ArticleCastro homers, drives in 4 as Astros rout Orioles 12-2
BALTIMORE — The Houston Astros have rediscovered their hitting groove in Camden Yards. In the process, they’ve been bullying the Orioles in their own backyard. Jason Castro homered and drove in four...
View ArticleTillman, Orioles knocked around in 12-2 loss to Astros
BALTIMORE — Following their second straight blowout loss, the Baltimore Orioles could console themselves with one uplifting thought: Chris Tillman’s right shoulder appears to be just fine. After having...
View ArticleKeuchel solid, Gurriel debuts and Astros beat Orioles 5-3
BALTIMORE — Dallas Keuchel gave the Houston Astros the kind of performance they expect each time the left-hander takes the mound. While the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner has struggled through parts...
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DENVER — Nolan Arenado broke out of a slump in a big way, hitting two homers and driving in six runs Sunday to boost the Colorado Rockies over the Chicago Cubs 11-4. Arenado hit a three-run homer...
View ArticleOrioles let Astros gain ground in 5-3 defeat
BALTIMORE — The Orioles are falling in the AL East standings and letting the pack catch up for the final wild card. Dallas Keuchel was solid through eight innings, Yulieski Gurriel got a hit in his...
View ArticleScherzer’s arm, Harper’s bat power Nats past Orioles 4-0
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals comfortably lead the NL East, but after losing four straight games, they needed a win. Good thing it was Max Scherzer’s turn in the rotation. Scherzer allowed two...
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