Davis out of lineup due to illness (plus other notes, O's down 2-1)

Davis out of lineup due to illness (plus other notes, O's down 2-1)
SEATTLE - First baseman Chris Davis has been scratched from the Orioles' lineup due to an illness. Chance Sisco will serve as the designated hitter, with Trey Mancini moving to first base. Davis is batting .316 (12-for-38) in his last 10 games to raise his average to .177, but he felt sick on the team charter Thursday. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Davis would play if pressed to do so, but there's no reason to keep him in the lineup. "It's my decision," Showalter said during...
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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Rookie Cedric Mullins is out of the lineup for the third time in four games as the Orioles attempt to complete their sweep of the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Jonathan Villar remains in the leadoff spot and John Andreoli is playing center field. Craig Gentry remains in left field after collecting three hits last night, including his first home run. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter and Austin Wynns is catching. Mancini is hitting .324 (48-for-148) with seven home runs when leading off an...
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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Left-hander Josh Rogers had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk and gets tonight's start against the Blue Jays, becoming the 53rd player used by the Orioles this season and the 12th to make his major league debut. The club record is 14, in 1955. The Orioles placed Tides catcher Andrew Susac on the restricted list to create room for Rogers on the 40-man roster. Susac fractured his left wrist last month after being hit by a foul ball and left the team. Left-handers hit .211 against...
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Mullins leading off tonight for Orioles

Mullins leading off tonight for Orioles
Rookie center fielder Cedric Mullins returns to the Orioles lineup tonight after missing last night's game with a hip flexor. The Orioles open their three-game series against the Blue Jays with Chris Davis batting cleanup, Trey Mancini the designated hitter and Jace Peterson in left field. Rookie David Hess also faced the Blue Jays in his most recent start at Rogers Centre and held them to one run and three hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Kendrys Morales broke a scoreless tie with...
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More on Mullins' arrival and outfield plans (O's down 14-10)

More on Mullins' arrival and outfield plans (O's down 14-10)
Orioles manager Buck Showalter expects to keep rookie Cedric Mullins in center field and Adam Jones in right beyond tonight's series opener against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Showalter won't go back and forth unless circumstances force him to adjust the plan. "Adam will play right and Cedric will play center," Showalter said. "That's the way I perceive it. Something happens with Cedric, we'll see. If something happens with Adam. I hope nothing does. "Adam's playing right field today...
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Mullins in center field tonight, Jones in right

Mullins in center field tonight, Jones in right
Cedric Mullins is in the Orioles' lineup tonight to make his major league debut, and he's starting in center field. Adam Jones is shifting to right field for the series opener against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Mullins said they've been in constant contact and Jones is supportive of the change. Mullins is batting ninth. Jonathan Villar is leading off. Jones sent out a tweet about 15 minutes ago that read: "End of an Era!!!! Embrace Change!!!!" Mullins will wear No. 3 after having his...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
Danny Valencia gets the start at third base today and Joey Rickard is in right field while the Orioles continue their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Nothing of real interest pertaining to the lineup. Adam Jones is the center fielder, so he hasn't been traded. Jonathan Schoop is the second baseman, so he hasn't been traded. Kevin Gausman has allowed nine runs and 17 hits over 10 innings in his two starts against the Rays this season. C.J. Cron is 5-for-15 with a double and home run...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rangers

Orioles lineup vs. Rangers
Miguel Castro gets the start today for the Orioles as they close out the first half against the Rangers. Mike Wright Jr. also is expected to pitch behind Castro. Trey Mancini is on the bench, but he's fine. Manager Buck Showalter said he wanted to get Joey Rickard in the lineup. Danny Valencia is the designated hitter. Mark Trumbo is in right field. Showalter is deciding whether Andrew Cashner starts Saturday in Toronto, followed by Alex Cobb on Sunday, or whether he reverses the order. Kevin...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rangers

Orioles lineup vs. Rangers
Catcher Austin Wynns has his locker set up in the clubhouse, and his return will be made official later today. Wynns is replacing Chance Sisco on the roster, as I mentioned last night. Instant update: The Orioles just announced the move. Tim Beckham remains the leadoff hitter tonight against the Rangers. Caleb Joseph is catching. Nothing much to talk about. Rangers left-hander Martin Pérez is making his sixth start of the season. His most recent came on April 29, before Pérez went on the...
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Donnie Hart also joining Orioles

Donnie Hart also joining Orioles
The Orioles aren't done making bullpen moves. They're also recalling left-hander Donnie Hart from Triple-A Norfolk today to join right-hander Jhan Mariñez. Hart has posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.909 WHIP in eight games with the Orioles this season, his seat reserved on the shuttle. He's allowed three earned runs (four total) and 12 hits in 7 1/3 innings, with two walks and three strikeouts. The Orioles most recently called up Hart on June 26 while placing Dylan Bundy on the disabled list. He...
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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Joey Rickard is in right field tonight and Adam Jones returns to center after last night's break during Game 2 of a doubleheader. Tim Beckham remains the leadoff hitter. Trey Mancini is playing left field and batting seventh. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Andrew Cashner has registered three consecutive quality starts and five in his last six outings, the exception coming after a long rain delay in D.C. after he tossed four scoreless innings. He's 0-3 with three no-decisions in that...
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Bundy headed to disabled list with ankle injury

Bundy headed to disabled list with ankle injury
The Orioles are placing starter Dylan Bundy on the 10-day disabled list with a left ankle injury and recalling left-hander Donnie Hart from Triple-A Norfolk. The move will be announced later today. Bundy rolled the ankle Saturday afternoon while rounding third base at SunTrust Park. He tried to throw off flat ground this afternoon and was limping. Manager Buck Showalter is hoping that Bundy returns on July 6 in Minnesota. He doesn't want Bundy pitching on July 4 in Philadelphia with no...
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Orioles lineup vs. Mariners

Orioles lineup vs. Mariners
Danny Valencia is starting in right field tonight to give the Orioles an extra right-handed bat against Mariners left-hander James Paxton. This is Valencia's 43rd career start in right. Trey Mancini is leading off and playing left field. Chris Davis moves down to seventh as the only left-handed hitter in the lineup. Tim Beckham is batting eighth and Caleb Joseph continues to catch. Manny Machado has hit safely in 28 of 34 home games this season, batting .360 (45-for-125). He's a career .317...
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Game 77 lineups: Nats at Rays

Game 77 lineups: Nats at Rays
St. PETERSBURG, FLA. - The Nationals have headed south to begin a six-game road trip, but only the first two games are in the Sunshine State. The Nats and the Rays are coming off of dramatic late-inning victories as they prepare to do battle tonight for the second series meeting this season. The Rays walked off the Yankees 7-6 in the 12th inning on recently recalled Jake Bauers' solo shot. The Nats came back from a 6-2 deficit to stun the Phillies 8-6 on three doubles by Bryce Harper and an...
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Showalter on Schoop, Peterson, Britton and more (postponed)

Showalter on Schoop, Peterson, Britton and more (postponed)
Jonathan Schoop will try to bust out of his slump tonight against Yankees right-hander Sonny Gray. He's batting fifth for the first time this season after occupying the cleanup spot in 21 games. Manager Buck Showalter also used Schoop once as the leadoff hitter and batted him third in 14 games. Nothing is working for Schoop while he's gone 3-for-20 with seven strikeouts in his last five games. Three of the strikeouts came last night against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. He's getting good...
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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Jonathan Schoop has been lowered to fifth in the lineup for tonight's series opener against the Yankees. Mark Trumbo inherited the cleanup spot against right-hander Sonny Gray. Schoop, last year's Most Valuable Oriole, is 3-for-20 with seven strikeouts in his last five games and is batting .230/.258/.375 this season. Chris Davis is batting sixth tonight. Jace Peterson continues to lead off. Andrew Cashner started at Yankee Stadium on April 5, his second game as an Oriole, and allowed only one...
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Injury updates on Álvarez, Tillman, Rasmus and others

Injury updates on Álvarez, Tillman, Rasmus and others
Pedro Álvarez tested his right hamstring this morning with some light running on the field, but he remains out of the lineup for Game 1 of today's doubleheader against the Rays. The Orioles will use Mark Trumbo as their designated hitter. Álvarez came out of Thursday's game against the Royals after experiencing spasms and some cramping in the hamstring. "He moved around," said manager Buck Showalter. "We just got through doing some things. I was waiting on the lineup for a while to...
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Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Rays

Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Rays
Chance Sisco is behind the plate today for Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Rays. Jace Peterson continues to play third base. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter and Anthony Santander is in right field. Santander loses his Rule 5 status today and can be optioned to the minors without passing through waivers and being offered back to the Indians. It provides more roster flexibility for the Orioles. Center fielder Adam Jones is batting .379 (11-for-29) during his seven-game hitting streak....
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Notes on Cobb, Trumbo, Britton, upcoming starters and more

Notes on Cobb, Trumbo, Britton, upcoming starters and more
Alex Cobb isn't expected to debut with the Orioles before April 14. Cobb worked four innings and threw 48 pitches yesterday in extended spring training in Sarasota. He'll build up to five and six innings in his next two outings. The veteran right-hander must be placed on Double-A Bowie's roster on April 9, but he probably won't pitch in an Eastern League game. Cobb isn't allowed to use a major league baseball since he isn't on an injury rehab assignment, though the Orioles tried to obtain...
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Orioles lineup vs. Twins

Orioles lineup vs. Twins
Chris Davis remains the Orioles' leadoff hitter tonight and Anthony Santander is the designated hitter. Colby Rasmus makes his first start with the Orioles, replacing Craig Gentry in right field. Caleb Joseph is catching. For the Orioles Chris Davis 1B Manny Machado SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Adam Jones CF Trey Mancini LF Colby Rasmus RF Tim Beckham 3B Anthony Santander DH Caleb Joseph C Andrew Cashner RHP On this date in 2008, Jones played in his first game with the Orioles in a 6-2 opening day...
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