Report: Manny Machado will be traded during All-Star break

It may be the All-Star break, but the Manny Machado sweepstakes aren’t over yet.However, the Baltimore Orioles are expected to trade Machado before the break ends, and according to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, the clock is ticking.“Manny Machado will represent the Orioles in the All Star Game… but he is expected to be traded before the regular season resumes later in the week according to sources involved in the trade discussions.”Other reports note that the Philadelphia Phillies and...

Machado expresses frustration with constant trade rumors

Manny Machado has heard the many trade rumors that have persisted for weeks and even months. Whatever happens, he wants them to end.The Baltimore Orioles’ star spoke out about the rumors. He noted that if a trade is going to happen, he wants it to happen soon. There’s some good news for Machado. No matter what, he won’t have to deal with this for much longer. The trade deadline is on July 31. Theoretically, Machado could get dealt in August. But it’s hard to imagine a player of his...

Where things stand with Machado, other possible deals at the break

There are 15 days left for the Orioles to trade the players they’re going to trade this season. The big Manny Machado deal might be coming a lot sooner than that.

There are 15 days to go until MLB’s non-waiver trade deadline. Except for the All-Star Game, there will be no big league baseball action for the next four days. Without needing to do any day-to-day maintenance just to field warm bodies on a team 39.5 games out of first place, it’s a chance for the Orioles to really focus on...

Report: Manny Machado has likely played last game with Orioles

The trade talks surrounding Manny Machado have been heating up in recent weeks, and all indications are that the Baltimore Orioles are close to making a deal. According to one report, that deal will be completed at some point during the All-Star break.Jim Bowden of CBS Sports was told by sources that the 2018 MLB All-Star Game will likely be the last time Machado represents the Orioles. The O’s gave us an indication that they are on the verge of completing a trade when they pulled Machado...

What are the best options for a Manny Machado trade?

In Major League Baseball, the trade deadline can sometimes provide just as much excitement as the all-star game or home run derby. World Series contenders go all in for stars or rentals and teams in need of a reset scramble to dump their baggage, creating a dust storm of confusion, chaos, and anticipation. This July 31 is no different, as Baltimore Orioles superstar Manny Machado will likely be in a new uniform by the end of the month. Where he will end up is tough to say, but a few teams...

The Manny Machado era could have been even better for the Orioles

It’s nearly time for the Baltimore faithful to say goodbye to their talented shortstop.

Manny Machado’s time as a Baltimore Oriole is almost over. Everyone knows it. Reporters are indicating that trade discussions are entering their finals stages, Machado was removed from Sunday’s game as “a precaution” and the MASN broadcast crew told him “good luck” at the conclusion of their most recent post-game interview. It appears that the 26-year-old’s start at the All-Star Game later...

Orioles minor league recap 7/16: Chris Tillman still doesn’t look sharp

Another lackluster Tillman start leaves the O’s with a difficult decision. Keegan Akin gets back on track and two Baltimore farmhands make Futures Game appearances.

3B Ryan Mountcastle and LHP Alex Wells represented the Orioles in yesterday’s Futures Game, a game in which U.S. Team beat World Team 10-6. Mountcastle entered the game as pinch hitter and went 0-2. He did not play in the field. Wells appeared in the game when it was tied 5-5 in the sixth inning. He retired...

Monday Bird Droppings: Where the Orioles have four days off

The All-Star break has finally arrived. Who will still be on the Orioles when they resume play? Today’s stuff: An enterprising minor leaguer, handicapping the Machado suitors, and more.

Hello, friends.

Another day has dawned with the Orioles in last place in the American League East. They head into the All-Star break trailing the division-leading Red Sox by 39.5 games and they are behind even the fourth place Blue Jays by 16 games. In the race to avoid (or fail into) the worst record in...

WATCH: Buck Showalter after the Orioles finish the first half of the season

Buck Showalter talks after the Orioles finish the first half of the season and he touches on Manny Machado being pulled out of the game early.

Orioles beat Rangers 6-5 in what may be last game for Machado, Britton, others

Machado homered, Britton got the save and Jones had a three-run double. Ah, it was like old times again.

The Orioles capped off the first half of the 2018 season with a 6-5 series-clinching victory over the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards on Sunday in what may prove to be the swan song for several of the team’s high-profile players.

Things did not begin very well for Orioles spot starter Miguel Castro. Following three consecutive walks to kick-off the game, Castro struck out Rougned Odor,...

Orioles pull Machado mid-game, sparking rampant speculation

Sunday’s game between the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles featured a rain delay. After the delay, Baltimore shortstop Manny Machado was pulled from the game. Normally, a mid-July game between two last-place teams wouldn’t draw much attention in the social media world. But given how constant Machado trade rumors have been and that the most recent reports have indicated that a deal is close, this move did not go ignored. Ultimately, though, this was just a precautionary measure. With...

Report: Orioles on '10-yard-line' for Machado trade

Manny Machado has been, by far, the most discussed name on the MLB trade market in 2018. But that might be coming to an end soon.ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that, according to a source, the Baltimore Orioles are on par with a team at the “10-yard-line” when it comes to dealing the star shortstop. In addition to the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, and Los Angeles Dodgers, we’ve also seen recent reports indicating that the New York Yankees have had discussions around...

Report: Phillies could try to sign both Bryce Harper, Manny Machado

The Philadelphia Phillies are among the teams that are trying to trade for Manny Machado as the July 31 deadline nears, and they will likely try to sign the star shortstop this winter even if they can’t acquire him sooner. Believe it or not, signing Machado to a long-term deal may not even be the biggest move the Phillies hope to make this offseason.Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports that Phillies owner John Middleton is willing to be extremely aggressive in pushing to get his team back to the...

Orioles minors recap 7/15: Cedric Mullins keeps being awesome

Only one of the Orioles top five affiliates was a winner on Saturday night. Outfielders Cedric Mullins and Ryan McKenna still had good games for themselves.

Let’s start with the good news: Cedric Mullins was 2-5 with a double and has OPSed over .800 in 38 games since getting promoted to the Tides. If Adam Jones gets traded, he could be the Orioles center fielder for the rest of the season. I’d be sad if Jones got traded, but it would be exciting to...

Sunday Bird Droppings: Where the first half is finally wrapping up

The O’s have one more game before they disperse for a few days. In other news, Brooks Robinson is rejoining the organization, while the Manny Machado sweepstakes are heating up or cooling down, depending on who you ask.

Good morning, Camden Chatters.

We’ve arrived at the final day of the season’s unofficial first half. The O’s have one more game to play before everyone but Manny Machado heads home for the All-Star break. As for Manny, he’ll be representing the club at the All-Star...

Brooks Robinson hired by Orioles as special advisor

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson never lost his love for the Orioles. He's now been given more avenues to show it. The Orioles have hired Robinson, 81, as a special advisor to the team, bringing him back to Camden Yards and in the community. Robinson walked into the ... Read More

Orioles score just one run, still somehow beat Rangers

The Orioles’ offense was again mostly quiet, but the Birds’ pitching staff picked up the slack with a five-pitcher shutout.

The Orioles are quite bad. This we know. For the majority of the season, they have been bad at hitting, pitching, and fielding alike.

Once in a while, though, one of those facets comes through with a gem, temporarily outweighing the badness of the other two. Tonight was one of those nights, as the O’s pitching staff delivered its fifth shutout of the season to...

Report: Brewers join Phillies as finalist for Manny Machado

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado is the most coveted trade target in years. It now looks like the race for which postseason hopeful lands him might come down to two National League squads.According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Milwaukee Brewers have emerged as finalists to land the All-Star shortstop’s services before the trade deadline. The Philadelphia Phillies are also favored, even more than the New York Yankees. Adding Machado’s bat to either lineup would have a dramatic...

Brewers continuing to push for Manny Machado

The slumping Milwaukee Brewers are in need of reinforcements and apparently know it.The Brewers had lost four in a row and were 55-41 entering play on Saturday. That’s enough for them to lead in the wild-card race, but not by much. Knowing that they could use some more help, they continue to make pushes to trade for Baltimore’s Manny Machado, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The Machado trade sweepstakes has been one of the hottest topics in baseball the past few weeks with...

Adam Jones on potential post-Orioles future: 'it’s my family’s decision'

Given his status as a pending free agent, center fielder Adam Jones is an obvious trade candidate for an Orioles team with no hope of competing this season. However, as a 10-and-5 player (10 years of MLB service time, five in a row with the same team), Jones would be able to block a trade anywhere. The 32-year-old spoke about his future Friday, saying (via Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com) that “it’s my family’s decision.” Jones noted that back when he signed his $85.5M extension...