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ON THIS DAY · October 17 in Baltimore Orioles History: Pirates Win The 1979 World Series (1979)
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May 16
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1965, Oriole teenager Jim Palmer picks up his first major league win, topping the Yankees, 7 – 5. Palmer also bangs his first major leag

May 16 in Baltimore Orioles History: Oriole teenager Jim Palmer picks up his first major league win, topping the Yankees, 7 – 5. Palmer also bangs his first major leag (1965)

On May 16, 1965 — Oriole teenager Jim Palmer picks up his first major league win, topping the Yankees, 7 – 5. Palmer also bangs his first major league homer, a two-run...

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May 16
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1984, Baltimore Orioles release longtime star Jim Palmer

May 16 in Baltimore Orioles History: Baltimore Orioles release longtime star Jim Palmer (1984)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 16, 1984, At his request the Baltimore Orioles release 39-year-old longtime star Jim Palmer, who had struggled to a record of 0-3 with an ERA of 9.17. Palmer,...

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May 14
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1967, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club

May 14 in Baltimore Orioles History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club (1967)

On May 14, 1967, around 4:16 pm in the bottom of the 7th Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees joins the 500-home run club when he connects against Stu Miller of...

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May 12
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1978, Al Bumbry breaks his leg and misses the balance of the season

May 12 in Baltimore Orioles History: Al Bumbry breaks his leg and misses the balance of the season (1978)

May 12, 1978 – In a 9-3 loss to the Texas Rangers‚ Baltimore Orioles outfielder Al Bumbry breaks his leg sliding into 2B. Except for 5 pinch-hitting appearances in September‚ he is...

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May 12
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 2000, Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, who posted 17 strikeouts in his last start on May 6th against Tampa Bay, strikes out 15 in

May 12 in Baltimore Orioles History: Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, who posted 17 strikeouts in his last start on May 6th against Tampa Bay, strikes out 15 in (2000)

On May 12, 2000 — Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, who posted 17 strikeouts in his last start on May 6th against Tampa Bay, strikes out 15 in a 9 –...

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May 10
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 2012, The Baltimore Orioles become the first team in American League history to lead off the game with three consecutive homers

May 10 in Baltimore Orioles History: The Baltimore Orioles become the first team in American League history to lead off the game with three consecutive homers (2012)

On May 10, 2012 — At Camden, Yards, the Baltimore Orioles became the first team in American League history to lead off the game with three consecutive homers, as Ryan Flaherty, J.J....

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May 10
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1960, Baltimore Orioles catcher Joe Ginsberg ties a major league record set only six days earlier by allowing three passed balls in one

May 10 in Baltimore Orioles History: Baltimore Orioles catcher Joe Ginsberg ties a major league record set only six days earlier by allowing three passed balls in one (1960)

On May 10, 1960, Baltimore Orioles catcher Joe Ginsberg ties a major league record set only six days earlier by allowing three passed balls in one inning. With knuckleballing Hoyt Wilhelm on...

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May 9
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1987, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive

May 9 in Baltimore Orioles History: Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive (1987)

On May 9, 1987, At Comiskey Park, 18,000 fans got to see some history as future hall of famer Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league...

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May 9
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1987, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive

May 9 in Baltimore Orioles History: Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive (1987)

On May 9, 1987, At Comiskey Park, 18,000 fans got to see some history as future hall of famer Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league...

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May 9
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1987, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive

May 9 in Baltimore Orioles History: Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive (1987)

On May 9, 1987, At Comiskey Park, 18,000 fans got to see some history as future hall of famer Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league...

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