Martinez ready to try Robles at leadoff, Turner batting third

Martinez ready to try Robles at leadoff, Turner batting third
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The casual observer should be awfully careful reading too much into a team's lineup during the early days of spring training. With many veterans resting and those who do play often batting high in the order so they can get a couple of at-bats and get out of there, there isn't a whole lot worth interpreting. That said, don't be surprised at all if you see Trea Turner batting third sometime in the next week or so. It doesn't mean he's going to bat third for the...
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Spring training storylines: Finding the right lineup combo

Spring training storylines: Finding the right lineup combo
We've reached the final countdown to spring training, so we're counting down the most important storylines surrounding the Nationals this spring. We continue today with the lineup decisions Davey Martinez must make ... It's surprise quiz time, folks. Do you remember who batted leadoff for the Nationals on opening day last season? Who hit sixth? Who hit eighth? (No peeking allowed.) Do you know the answer? You'll be forgiven if you forgot that Adam Eaton was the Nats' first batter of 2019,...
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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Chris Davis is in the Orioles lineup for back-to-back games, playing first base tonight in the series opener against the Blue Jays in Toronto. Austin Hays remains in center field and is batting second. Trey Mancini, who sat out yesterday's game with a bruised left thigh, is the designated hitter. Anthony Santander is the right fielder and he's batting cleanup. Rio Ruiz moves down to fifth. Stevie Wilkerson is in left field again tonight. Chandler Shepherd is making his second start and fourth...
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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

Orioles lineup vs. Tigers
DETROIT - The Orioles recalled reliever Tayler Scott from Double-A Bowie earlier today. Scott joined the Baysox for the Eastern League championship series, which ended last night with Trenton's victory. Manager Brandon Hyde has 15 relievers in his bullpen and the roster swells to 37 players. Austin Wynns is getting the start today behind the plate and Hyde is putting Mason Williams in left field and Austin Hays in center. Gabriel Ynoa is back in the rotation, for however long. He started...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rangers

Orioles lineup vs. Rangers
Chris Davis returns to the Orioles lineup tonight with the Rangers starting a right-hander. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter. Mason Williams is in center field and Dwight Smith Jr. is in left. Hanser Alberto ranks fourth in the American League with a .321 average. The White Sox's Tim Anderson is first at .333, followed by the Yankees' D.J. LeMahieu at .329 and the Astros' Michael Brantley at .324. Rule 5 pick Richie Martin hit a three-run homer last night and has posted a .274...
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Game 133 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins

Game 133 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins
Slowly but surely, the Nationals are getting their bullpen back. That is, the bullpen they acquired on July 31 but only had together for one game. Roenis Elías, who made just the one appearance before straining his hamstring, has been activated off the injured list and is available to pitch in tonight's series opener against the Marlins. And Hunter Strickland, who has been around for most of the last month, has returned from paternity leave. Needing to clear two roster spots, the Nationals...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
Chris Davis is in the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time in five games, with Trey Mancini going back to right field. DJ Stewart moves to left field and Anthony Santander is in center. Rio Ruiz is at third base. Jonathan Villar is the shortstop and Hanser Alberto is playing second base. Left-hander Ty Blach has allowed 11 earned runs (12 total) and 12 hits in 9 1/3 innings in his two starts with the Orioles. He's walked six batters and struck out 10. Blach has never faced the Rays....
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Orioles lineup vs. Astros

Orioles lineup vs. Astros
Chris Davis returns to the Orioles lineup tonight after coming off the bench last night and going 0-for-2, his line drive into the shift providing the final out in a 3-2 loss. Past success against Aaron Sanchez might factor into the decision. He's 9-for-26 (.346) with two doubles, five home runs and 11 walks against Sanchez. Aaron Brooks continues to search for his first win with the Orioles. He's 0-2 with a 6.63 ERA and 1.579 WHIP in five starts over 19 innings. Brooks threw a season-high 97...
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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
DJ Stewart gets right back into the Orioles lineup after being recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A Norfolk. Stewart is playing left field tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Yankees. Anthony Santander is the designated hitter and Renato Núñez is playing first base. Chris Davis is out of the lineup. Jonathan Villar is starting at second base after hitting for the cycle last night. Hanser Alberto is at third base. Pedro Severino is catching. For the Orioles...
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Orioles DFA Rondón (with lineup)

Orioles DFA Rondón (with lineup)
The Orioles made a series of roster moves this afternoon that leaves them with two bench players. José Rondón was designated for assignment and the club recalled reliever Branden Kline from Triple-A Norfolk. It has to be a temporary arrangement. Rondón popped up as a pinch-hitter and has disappeared in less than a week. Also, the Orioles claimed left-hander Ty Blach off waivers from the Giants - these teams love doing business with each other - and optioned him to Norfolk. More on this...
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Orioles lineup vs. Padres

Orioles lineup vs. Padres
Chris Davis is on the bench again tonight as the Orioles open a two-game series against the Padres in San Diego. Renato Núñez is playing first base and the Orioles lose their designated hitter in a National League ballpark. Davis has made one start since July 24 and twice has come off the bench in the late innings. Jonathan Villar is the shortstop tonight with Hanser Alberto at second base. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field with Anthony Santander in left. Jace Peterson stays at third...
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Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Rays

Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Rays
David Hess is the 26th man for today's doubleheader against the Rays, making his latest stop with the Orioles. Hess could back up Aaron Brooks, who isn't stretched out to work deep into the opener. The Orioles also could make another roster move before the nightcap. Trey Mancini is starting at first base and Anthony Santander is in right field. Santander is 17-for-48 (.354) in 12 home games. Hanser Alberto is leading off and playing third base. Pedro Severino is catching and batting...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Chris Davis is playing first base tonight and Trey Mancini is the designated hitter as the Orioles continue their series against the Rays. Chance Sisco is catching and batting cleanup. Anthony Santander is in right field. Stevie Wilkerson is the center fielder. Asher Wojciechowski makes his Orioles debut tonight. Right-hander Charlie Morton was named to the All-Star team after going 8-2 with a 2.43 ERA and 1.050 WHIP in 100 innings. He's allowed only seven home runs in...
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Rogers goes on injured list (plus Orioles lineup)

Rogers goes on injured list (plus Orioles lineup)
The Orioles have placed pitcher Josh Rogers on the 10-day injured list today with a left elbow sprain. They recalled left-hander Paul Fry from Triple-A Norfolk. Rogers replaced opener Jimmy Yacabonis last night and was charged with three runs and five hits in 2 1/3 innings. Chris Davis returns to the lineup this afternoon. Pedro Severino is batting cleanup. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field. Dylan Bundy hasn't completed the sixth inning in three of his last four starts and six of eight. Eric...
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Orioles lineup for series finale (Straily to Norfolk)

Orioles lineup for series finale (Straily to Norfolk)
SEATTLE - Hanser Alberto will lead off and Trey Mancini is back in the lineup for the second straight day after missing two games. The Orioles will try to end their seven-game road trip to Oakland and Seattle with a win today. The Orioles (22-55) won 8-4 yesterday as Jonathan Villar hit a three-run homer and Anthony Santander added a two-run homer. After scoring just nine runs in the first four games of their road trip, the Orioles have now scored 17 in the last two games. Pedro Severino,...
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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox
Hanser Alberto is back in the Orioles lineup and in the leadoff spot today after leaving last night's game with an illness. Trey Mancini is playing first base, Anthony Santander is in right field and Stevie Wilkerson is in left. Chris Davis sits against Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale. Pedro Severino moves up to third in the order. He continues to rake against lefties. Keon Broxton is in center field and Richie Martin is the shortstop. For the Orioles Hanser Alberto 3B Trey Mancini 1B Pedro...
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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Chris Davis is in the Orioles lineup tonight for only the second time in the last five games, again batting eighth while the club tries to win its first series since April 22-24. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field and Chance Sisco is catching and batting fourth, as he's done in two other games. Sisco is batting .429 (9-for-21) in nine career games against the Blue Jays. Trey Mancini is a career .316 (49-for-155) hitter against the Jays. He's in right field tonight. Hanser Alberto is on the...
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Orioles going with duplicate lineup for first time

Orioles going with duplicate lineup for first time
HOUSTON - The Orioles will try again today to win their first series since April 22-24, going 0-11-1 leading into today's finale against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. They're repeating a lineup for the first time this season, sticking with the group that produced a 4-1 win yesterday afternoon. Hanser Alberto is leading off, Jonathan Villar is batting fifth and Anthony Santander is batting sixth. Stevie Wilkerson is playing left field again and Richie Martin is the shortstop. Everyone is in...
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Orioles lineup vs. Astros

Orioles lineup vs. Astros
HOUSTON - Trey Mancini is playing first base this afternoon and Chris Davis heads to the bench, as the Orioles continue their series against the Astros. A right-handed lineup includes switch-hitters Anthony Santander in right field and Stevie Wilkerson in left, Hanser Alberto at third base, Pedro Severino behind the plate and Renato Núñez as the designated hitter. Severino and Jonathan Villar return to the lineup after being absent the past two games. The Orioles are using their 64th...
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Orioles lineup vs. Astros

Orioles lineup vs. Astros
HOUSTON - Anthony Santander is back with the Orioles and playing right field tonight for the series opener at Minute Maid Park. Santander is batting second and catcher Chance Sisco is hitting cleanup. Trey Mancini remains the designated hitter and Chris Davis returns to first base. Mancini is 38-for-108 (.352) in 28 road games. Six of his 13 home runs have come in the first inning. Gabriel Ynoa hadn't faced the Astros until tonight. Gerrit Cole's 116 strikeouts lead the American League and...
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