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Birdland Insider: The Rise of the Closer: Félix Bautista
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Orioles closer Felix Bautista to have Tommy John surgery, agrees
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Coulombe's strong season continues as 'pen tries to overcome
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Austin Hays' spectacular catch preserves the Orioles' 4-2 win over
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Despite losing MVP, Orioles can still win division
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Orioles take solo lead of AL East with 4-3 win over Rays
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Kyle Tucker's 9th-inning grand slam off Félix Bautista lifts Astros to 7
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Orioles hang on to defeat Rays after almost blowing seven-run lead
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Orioles sending four players to MLB All-Star game in Seattle next
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Orioles closer Felix Bautista to have Tommy John surgery, agrees