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Sam Belden

Sam is a writer and editor based in the Bronx. A lifelong sports fan, his work has appeared on a number of sites, including Business Insider and Golf.com. When he isn't playing, watching or writing about sports, Sam enjoys hiking and classic rock.

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 22: Chris Davis #19 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates a solo home run with Manny Machado #13 during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on June 22, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Chris Davis hits big homer in first game since June 11

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Baltimore Orioles Daily: Birds lose thanks to Mychal Givens’ 8th-inning meltdown

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 17: Mark Trumbo #45 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates hitting a solo home run in seventh inning with Jonathan Schoop #6 during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 17, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Offense finally wakes up, snaps 9-game losing streak

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Baltimore Orioles Daily: Birds offense sputters as Red Sox complete sweep

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 12: David Hess #41 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the second inning during a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 12, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Hess struggles as Birds lose sixth straight game

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TORONTO, ON - JUNE 9: Jace Peterson #29 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after striking out to end the top of the eighth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 9, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Birds swept by Jays, fall to 48-win pace

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 06: Dylan Bundy #37 of the Baltimore Orioles delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the second inning of a game at Citi Field on June 6, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Orioles defeated the Mets 1-0. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Pitching thrives on the road as Birds sweep Mets

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Baltimore Orioles Daily: Who is Grayson Rodriguez?

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BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 21: General manager Dan Duquette of the Baltimore Orioles talks with manager Buck Showalter #26 before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 21, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Big decisions loom ahead of tonight’s MLB Draft

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Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees: 3 takeaways

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BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 02: Kevin Gausman #34 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the second inning during a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 2, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Offense soars, but Birds still lose to Yankees

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BALTIMORE, MD - APRIL 23: Manny Machado

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Machado gets no help as Birds fall to Yanks

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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 30: Chris Davis #19 of the Baltimore Orioles singles against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Rain pushes Yankees series opener to Friday

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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 30: Chris Davis #19 of the Baltimore Orioles singles against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees: Probables, TV schedule, weather

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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 30: David Hess #41 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Offense bottoms out as Nats complete Beltway sweep

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BALTIMORE, MD - MAY 29: Jace Peterson #29 of the Baltimore Orioles is tagged out at home plate by catcher Pedro Severino #29 of the Washington Nationals for the third out of the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 29, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles Daily: Birds lose after risky base-running play

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