Before Manny Machado arrived for the All-Star Game, the Futures Game on Sunday was a who's who of prospects bandied about in trade talks for the Orioles shortstop and others expected to be moved before the July 31 non-waiver deadline.
Manny Machado homered before making an early exit on a wet day, Adam Jones hit a three-run double and the Baltimore Orioles rallied past the Texas Rangers 6-5 Sunday.
Rookie Yefry Ramirez and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Jonathan Schoop drove in a run with a sixth-inning sacrifice fly and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 Saturday night in a matchup of last-place teams.
The Orioles, deep into trade talks about Manny Machado, have made progress in recent days and have narrowed their focus to a smaller group of teams, sources said.
Ryan Rua had a tiebreaking, pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Orioles GM Dan Duquette gives advice to fans on how they should read into reports about the trade deadline, where they stand in the Manny Machado talks, Machado's comments about playing shortstop and more.
A look at how much adding Manny Machado would mean to contenders, where today's managers rank all-time and a Q&A with Braves All-Star Mike Foltynewicz.
Jorge Alfaro homered and drove in three runs, Nick Pivetta took a three-hitter into the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Thursday night.
Buster talks to Keith Law (:21) & Boog Sciambi (27:57) about teams potentially bluffing in the trade market, Houston's bullpen issues and more. Plus, Sarah Langs' "Numbers Game" (24:54) and the Power 10 rankings (41:08).
Greg Bird hit his first career grand slam to back a dominating pitching performance by Sonny Gray, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 Wednesday night for a split of the four-game series.
The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Andrew Cashner on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a neck strain.
Before a conversation with Rockies P Kyle Freeland (27:15), Buster & Dave Schoenfield discuss the Indians' bullpen mishap, the AL East trade market & more (1:32). Plus, Paul Hembekides with an interesting note on the cost-efficient Athletics (21:24).
Buster breaks down Tuesday's action, including chaos late in a pair of games and Manny Machado making a statement against the Yanks.
All-Star Week's prospect showcase provides a peek at some of baseball's phenoms. When will they be back for the main event?
When will Manny Machado move? Who is emerging as a backup option? And which starter has scouts buzzing? Here's the latest deadline chatter.
Manny Machado may not be in Baltimore much longer, but with two home runs in Tuesday's win over the Yankees, the All-Star shortstop is showing trade rumors aren't slowing his game down.
Manny Machado hit two home runs, Jonathan Schoop singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied past the New York Yankees 6-5 Tuesday night.
After batting .197/.242/.345 during the season's first three months, Jonathan Schoop is hitting .432/.432/.730 through his first 10 games of July. He also has seven opposite-field hits, which is already more than he had in any other month this or last season.
Manny Machado isn't having any trouble staying locked in amidst all the trade talk. He has two hits in three trips against the Yankees so far, including his 22nd homer. This month, the likely soon-to-be-ex-Orioles shortstop is hitting .353 with a 1.083 OPS.
Buster talks to Tim Kurkjian about the inevitable trade of Manny Machado and if the Brewers or Yankees make a play for the All-Star if Chris Sale is a HOF'er and if Max Muncy is a big guy or a little guy and more (1:20). Plus, Sarah Langs with another round of the "Numbers Game" (24:10) and Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel gives some "Inside Heat" on the Brewers (28:00).
Whether looking for that final piece or building for the future, every team has a reason to make a deal. Here's whom they should be shopping around.
