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Ex-Orioles and the 2013 Hall of Fame ballot

Of the 37 players eligible on the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot this year, nine played for the Orioles at one time or another. Mark from Camden Chat looks at their time as Orioles, and whether they stand much chance at induction.

1997: The Incredible Story of Eric Davis

In 1997, Eric Davis inspired us all with his story.

1997: The Voice of the Orioles, Silenced

On August 12, 1997, the voice of the Orioles was silenced as PA announcer Rex Barney passed away.

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Happy birthday, Robert Andino!

When Robert Andino was 27 years old he made the Red Sox cry. What will he do in his 28th year?

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Today in Orioles History: Lee Smith saves the day

Lee Smith was only a Baltimore Oriole for one year, but in that year he set a record.

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Today in Orioles History: Happy Birthday, Jimmy Key

Today is Jimmy Key's birthday. He did good things for the Baltimore Orioles once.

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Today in Orioles History: Brady Anderson's lead-off HR binge

On this day in 1996, Brady Anderson led off the game against the Texas Rangers with a home run. For the fourth consecutive game.

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Mooooooooooose

Mike Mussina, now an Orioles Hall of Famer, instills a lot of anger in Orioles fans, even today. But not for me, not anymore.

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Book Review: Javy Lopez's Autobiography

Former Oriole, Red Sock, and Brave Javy Lopez was a great baseball player. Is he also a great published author?

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Orioles and the 2012 BBWAA Hall of Fame Ballot: An Assessment

The 2012 BBWAA ballot for election to the Hall of Fame was released Wednesday. Former Oriole and Brave Javy Lopez has been added to this year's ballot in addition to return candidates (in order of...

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My Most Under-Appreciated Oriole Ever

Since his departure, the Orioles seemed to have convinced themselves that Mike Mussina is less than their greatest pitcher ever. What this blog presupposes is: maybe he is.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #1: Cal Ripken's Farewell

The 2001 All-Star game was pretty much a celebration of the career of Cal Ripken. He didn't let it go to waste either, hitting a home run and taking home the MVP.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #2: Camden Yards Hosts the All-Star Game

1993 was a pretty good year for the Orioles and it was highlighted by the All-Star game at the brand new Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #3: Brooks Robinson's Dominant 1966 Performance

Brooks Robinson had a lot of highlights in his Hall-of-Fame career, and his All-Star MVP in 1966 is one of them.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #4: Frank Robinson takes the MVP

Frank Robinson had a lot of good years with the Orioles, including 1971 when he won the All-Star MVP award.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #5: The All-Star O's Infield

In 2005 the Baltimore Orioles had four all stars. Those were the days.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #6: Cal Ripken wins the HR Derby and the MVP

Cal Ripken had an amazing 1991 season that included an All-Star MVP.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #7: Mike Mussina Gets Snubbed

Cito Gaston could have done the right thing and let Mike Mussina close out the 1993 All-Star Game in Baltimore. Instead he did the wrong thing, and now everyone hates him.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #8: Steve Stone's Perfect Start

Steve Stone didn't have a brilliant career, but he did have a brilliant 1980 that led to his start in the All-Star Game.

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Orioles Top Ten All-Star Moments #9: Ken Singleton in 1981

Ken Singleton was voted into the All-Star game just once, and he made the most of his opportunity.

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Orioles Top Ten All Star Moments #10: George Sherrill saves the AL

George Sherrill has made just one All Star appearance in his career, but it was one to remember.

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Call it what you will, The Oakland Coliseum hosted the Orioles as its first baseball visitor

The Baltimore Orioles head to Oakland on Friday to face the Athletics. The O's were the first team to play at the Coliseum back in 1968. The question then was this: hitter's park or pitcher's park?

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Young pitching can produce winning seasons; just ask the 1960 Orioles

The Orioles will need strong pitching from their young starters to have a winning season, much like they relied on young arms for their first-ever winning season in 1960.

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Double Trouble: Nick Markakis & Eddie Murray

Nick Markakis recently became the fourth player to hit 43 or more doubles in four consecutive seasons. Did you know that Orioles Hall of Famer Eddie Murray hit 20 or more doubles for 20 consecutive seasons?

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Sweeping the Yankees in the Bronx has never been easy for the Orioles

Sweeping the New York Yankees in the Bronx has never been easy for the Baltimore Orioles. The last time they did so was 1986.

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