As opening day nears, are the Orioles still on the rise or stuck on a plateau? | ANALYSIS

Are the Orioles watching the train go by?
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Sun, Apr 6
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Instant analysis: Orioles lose to Royals, 4-1, to drop series
The Orioles dropped their second straight series, managing just five hits and losing to the Royals, 4-1, in Kansas City on Sunday to fall to 4-6.
Sat, Apr 5
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Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo placed on Triple-A injured list
Samuel Basallo, the Orioles' top prospect, injured his left hamstring during Triple-A Norfolk's game Friday and will miss time.
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Orioles ‘beer shower’ celebration greets Tomoyuki Sugano after first MLB win
After Tomoyuki Sugano won his first career MLB game, the Orioles pitcher was put in a laundry cart and was doused with a beer shower.
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Instant analysis: Orioles’ Sugano earns first MLB win, 8-1 over Royals
Tomoyuki Sugano twirled 5 1/3 sharp innings, allowing only one run and striking out four to lead the Orioles to an 8-1 win over the Royals.
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Orioles trade Triple-A utilityman Nick Gordon to Royals for cash
The Orioles on Saturday traded Triple-A utilityman Nick Gordon to the Royals for cash, the clubs announced before Saturday's game.
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Baltimore weather: Rain, thunderstorms expected throughout the weekend before cooler temps arrive Monday
This weekend promises to be gray and rainy with precipitation in the forecast.