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Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles, Maryland officials announce nonbinding stadium agreement, but not a lease — The Orioles and representatives of Gov. Wes Moore said Friday they have reached agreement on a nonbinding “memorandum of understanding” — but not a lease — to keep the Orioles committed to Camden Yards for 30 years.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
'It's worth it': Baltimore Orioles complete epic turnaround, capture AL East with 100th win — BALTIMORE - In a triumph of smarts but also staying power, of patience laced with perseverance, the Baltimore Orioles completed one of the greatest turnarounds in baseball history Thursday night.
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David Hall / Daily Press:
Norfolk Tides beat Durham, win first International League championship since 1985 — NORFOLK — The Norfolk Tides won a championship Thursday night in the most Norfolk Tides way possible: with prospects and pitching. — And now one of the most stacked teams in the minor leagues has made history.
Jacob Calvin Meyer / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles clinch 1st AL East title since 2014, reach 100 wins with 2-0 victory over Red Sox: 'It's a special group' — Orioles manager Brandon Hyde on winning 100 games and becoming the American League East Division Champs. (Baltimore Sun) — Dean Kremer's arrival six seasons ago signaled the beginning of the Orioles' rebuild.
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Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles win AL East, exceeding expectations with unique blend of stars, survivors and castoffs: 'They've learned to battle' — The Orioles entered 2023 with high expectations for themselves, but few beyond the clubhouse believed they were capable of what they achieved Thursday.
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Sam Cohn / Baltimore Sun:
For Orioles, second clubhouse celebration of 2023 makes clear: ‘This is the expectation for years to come’ — Orioles manager Brandon Hyde on winning 100 games and becoming the American League East Division Champs. (Baltimore Sun) — It was only 11 days ago that the Orioles went through the same procedure.
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Baltimore Sun:
Orioles reach 30-year lease agreement to keep team at Camden Yards per in-game announcement — The Orioles are here to stay. — During Thursday's game at Camden Yards against the Boston Red Sox that ended with Baltimore's ballclub clinching the American League East, the club made an announcement …
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Dan Belson / Baltimore Sun:
‘Absolutely electric’: Fans rejoice at Camden Yards as Orioles clinch AL East
‘Absolutely electric’: Fans rejoice at Camden Yards as Orioles clinch AL East
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Jerry Beach / Associated Press:
Miami Marlins rally in the 9th inning to take a 2-1 lead against the NY Mets — but rain causes a suspension — NEW YORK — Having rallied to take a ninth-inning lead against the New York Mets, the Miami Marlins were foiled by the weather at Citi Field once again.
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Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs are swept out of Atlanta with a 5-3 loss to the Braves — but they might not know their wild-card fate until Monday
Chicago Cubs are swept out of Atlanta with a 5-3 loss to the Braves — but they might not know their wild-card fate until Monday
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks clinch first postseason appearance since 2017 — The Diamondbacks clinched a wild-card spot on Saturday — advancing by virtue of a loss by the Cincinnati Reds — securing a trip to the postseason just two years after losing 110 games. — They will play their first postseason …
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks' offense stalls in loss to Chicago White Sox
Diamondbacks' offense stalls in loss to Chicago White Sox
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks shut out Chicago White Sox, inch closer to clinching wild-card spot
Diamondbacks shut out Chicago White Sox, inch closer to clinching wild-card spot
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Miguel Cabrera named special assistant to Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations — Miguel Cabrera isn't leaving the Detroit Tigers. — After Sunday's final game, Cabrera will begin his new role within the organization as a special assistant to the president of baseball operations.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers' latest bullpen meltdown spoils would-be playoff celebration — With the visiting clubhouse prepped for a champagne celebration, the Rangers fell apart once more in a walkoff loss to Seattle. — SEATTLE — There is no choice. It must be this way.
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Greg Giesen / delawareonline:
Where can you get Phillies playoff tickets? Find out how to experience Red October at CBP — Are you ready for October baseball and the ability to see the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park? — The first thing you'll need to do is get tickets, which isn't going to be easy.
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