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Manager Aaron Boone let his high leverage relievers see game action Wednesday. Missing from the group – featuring Aroldis Chapman, Darren O’Day, Justin Wilson, and Chad Green – was Zach Britton. The 11-year veteran is on his way to New York for surgery to remove a bone chip from his throwing elbow, as announced after […] READ MORE
As Major League Baseball is quickly approaching the trade deadline, the New York Yankees made a move to improve their bullpen by acquiring Zach Britton from the Baltimore Orioles. A two-time All-Star, Britton has had a slow start to 2018 as he was recovering from a ruptured Achilles. He has surrendered six earned runs this season, but […] READ MORE
Trade Targets for the Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians might have a nine-game lead in the American League Central, but the Tribe have the fifth-best record in the American League despite having the largest division lead in all of baseball. The Indians might have a huge division lead but if the playoffs began today, not […] READ MORE
The Baltimore Orioles are headed towards a rebuild in 2018 and beyond. They finished last in the AL East with a 75-87 record in 2017 and Orioles fans shouldn’t expect their team to surpass that record in the future. Manny Machado is a free agent after this upcoming season and will most likely leave Baltimore […] READ MORE
As first reported by Ken Rosenthal, Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton ruptured his Achilles while working out yesterday. The Orioles have confirmed the unfortunate news. LHP Zach Britton suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon while working out yesterday in California. We wish him a speedy recovery. #Birdland — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) December 20, 2017 Zach […] READ MORE
As the 2016 calendar year comes to an end, the LWOS MC50 series captures the 50 most captivating athletes from 2016 in each sport. LWOB takes a look at the 50 MLB players who drew headlines this past year, whether it be for on-field accomplishments, off-season drama, or happenings away from the ballpark. Most Captivating […] READ MORE
Baltimore Orioles 2016 Season Recap: The Orioles finished their season with a postseason appearance in the AL Wild Card Game. Here are their top performers. READ MORE
The Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year and Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award winners were announced by Major League Baseball on October 29, 2016. Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton and Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen were the winners, respectively, of the awards. 2016 Major League Baseball Relievers of […] READ MORE
The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Texas Rangers in the ALDS for the second consecutive season. READ MORE