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ON THIS DAY · June 25 in Baltimore Orioles History: Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 1,000th consecutive game (1988)
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March 18
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1984, famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50

March 18 in Baltimore Orioles History: famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50 (1984)

[adrotate banner=”50″] On March 18, 1984, famed batting coach Charley Lau dies from cancer at the age of 50. Lau, whose major league career batting average was .255, earned his fame as...

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March 12
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1991, Jim Palmer’s attempted comeback at the age of 45 comes to an end

March 12 in Baltimore Orioles History: Jim Palmer’s attempted comeback at the age of 45 comes to an end (1991)

On March 12, 1991 — Jim Palmer’s attempted comeback at the age of 45 comes to an end when the newly elected Hall of Famer tears his hamstring warming up before an...

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March 11
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1901, Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw announces that he has signed a Cherokee Indian

March 11 in Baltimore Orioles History: Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw announces that he has signed a Cherokee Indian (1901)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On March 11, 1901, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Baltimore Orioles manager John McGraw has signed a Cherokee Indian named “Tokohama” to play second base. In reality, Tokohama isn’t a...

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March 10
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1966, The Orioles trade minor league outfielder Lou Piniella to the Indians for reserve catcher Camilo Carreon

March 10 in Baltimore Orioles History: The Orioles trade minor league outfielder Lou Piniella to the Indians for reserve catcher Camilo Carreon (1966)

On March 10, 1966 — The Orioles trade minor league outfielder Lou Piniella to the Indians for reserve catcher Camilo Carreon, who will play in only four games for his new team...

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March 8
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 2001, the Baltimore Orioles announce Albert Belle, “has been found to be totally disabled and unable to perform as a Major League baseba

March 8 in Baltimore Orioles History: the Baltimore Orioles announce Albert Belle, “has been found to be totally disabled and unable to perform as a Major League baseba (2001)

On March 8, 2001 –In a press release, the Baltimore Orioles announce Albert Belle, “has been found to be totally disabled and unable to perform as a Major League baseball player,” due...

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March 3
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1916, Jack Dunn, owner of the International League Baltimore Orioles, buys the park built by the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal Leag

March 3 in Baltimore Orioles History: Jack Dunn, owner of the International League Baltimore Orioles, buys the park built by the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal Leag (1916)

On March 3, 1916 — Jack Dunn, owner of the International League Baltimore Orioles , buys the park built by the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal League. More Baltimore Orioles history &...

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March 1
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 1893, John Pickett wins $1,285.72 in a lawsuit against the Baltimore Orioles

March 1 in Baltimore Orioles History: John Pickett wins $1,285.72 in a lawsuit against the Baltimore Orioles (1893)

On March 1, 1893 — John Pickett wins $1,285.72 in a lawsuit against the Baltimore Orioles , his most recent team. Baltimore had claimed that they did not owe him this sum...

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February 18
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 2011, The Orioles sign free agent DH Vladimir Guerrero

February 18 in Baltimore Orioles History: The Orioles sign free agent DH Vladimir Guerrero (2011)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On February 18 2011 — The Baltimore Orioles clear a spot on their roster for free agent DH Vladimir Guerrero, after he passed his physical. The team’s new everyday designated...

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February 17
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 2003, Orioles 23-year-old pitching prospect Steve Bechler dies of multi-organ failure after a spring training workout

February 17 in Baltimore Orioles History: Orioles 23-year-old pitching prospect Steve Bechler dies of multi-organ failure after a spring training workout (2003)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On February 17 2003 — His body temperature having soared to 108 degrees, Orioles 23-year-old pitching prospect Steve Bechler dies of multi-organ failure after a spring training workout yesterday. Early...

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February 17
Baltimore Orioles: Baltimore Orioles, 2003, Orioles 23-year-old pitching prospect Steve Bechler dies of multi-organ failure after a spring training workout

February 17 in Baltimore Orioles History: Orioles 23-year-old pitching prospect Steve Bechler dies of multi-organ failure after a spring training workout (2003)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On February 17 2003 — His body temperature having soared to 108 degrees, Orioles 23-year-old pitching prospect Steve Bechler dies of multi-organ failure after a spring training workout yesterday. Early...

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