Orioles and Rays lineups

Orioles and Rays lineups
The Orioles haven't announced a roster move today, but they sent out their lineup for the series opener against the Rays at Camden Yards. Travis Snider is batting second again and starting in right field. David Lough is in left field and Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base. Adam Jones rolled his left ankle yesterday in the third inning of Game 2, but he remains in the lineup. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Travis Snider RF Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS...

Another day brings another roster move

Another day brings another roster move
The Orioles are poised to make another roster move after using seven relievers in yesterday's doubleheader against the White Sox. Are they really poised to face their third opponent in three days? The Orioles beat the Astros on Wednesday to take the series and split with the White Sox yesterday. The Rays are in town for a three-game series because the Orioles simply don't play them enough. As for the roster, the Orioles had a pitcher nearby in case Tyler Wilson made a hasty exit in his first...

Showalter on 6-3 win in Game 2 and possible roster move

Showalter on 6-3 win in Game 2 and possible roster move
The Orioles intend to bring up a pitcher from Triple-A Norfolk for Friday night's series opener against the Rays at Camden Yards. They used seven relievers today while splitting a doubleheader with the White Sox before 18,441 at Camden Yards. "We're going to probably have to make some adjustments with our bullpen now because everybody pitched today, but we spread it around," said manager Buck Showalter after a 6-3 win in Game 2. "We'll see. We've got some work to do tonight before we...

Davis' bat keeps sizzling in Game 2 (O's win 6-3)

Davis' bat keeps sizzling in Game 2 (O's win 6-3)
Mike Wright's scoreless streak came to an end only one batter into Game 2 of today's doubleheader against the White Sox. Chris Davis' hot streak continued. More on that later. Adam Eaton hit his first career leadoff home run to give the White Sox a quick 1-0 lead. Wright threw him five consecutive fastballs, the last clocked at 92 mph. Left fielder David Lough almost made a leaping catch, but Eaton circled the bases. Wright hadn't surrendered a run in 14 1/3 innings over his first two major...

Hearing from Showalter after Game 1 loss

Hearing from Showalter after Game 1 loss
Orioles manager Buck Showalter was impressed with Tyler Wilson, who made his first major league start today in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the White Sox. Showalter won't need to make a roster move prior to Game 2 because the right-hander lasted six innings. "Good, good," Showalter said following a 3-2 loss. "Another young guy who presented himself real well. Gave us a chance to win. Just matched up against one of the best pitchers in baseball. "(Chris) Sale had everything going today....

Orioles Game 2 lineup vs. White Sox

Orioles Game 2 lineup vs. White Sox
Steve Clevenger makes his first start behind the plate this season for the Orioles as they try to avoid being swept by the White Sox. Manny Machado, who received his third career ejection in Game 1, is leading off again. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Travis Snider RF Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Steve Clevenger C J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B David Lough LF Mike Wright RHP Manager Buck Showalter said Wei-Yin Chen will start Saturday against the Rays. Showalter didn't...

Game update and Showalter on Norris (O's lose 3-2)

Game update and Showalter on Norris (O's lose 3-2)
The Orioles will attempt today to improve on their 167-141-287 record in doubleheaders since the franchise moved to Baltimore in 1954. They're 100-65-166 at home. The Orioles' last doubleheader sweep came on Sept. 12, 2014 vs. the Yankees at Camden Yards. Did anything happen to Chris Davis earlier in the day? Per STATS Inc., the Orioles are 18-20-29 against the White Sox. Tyler Wilson, making his first major league start, retired the White Sox in order on 12 pitches in the first inning. Adam...

Notes on Matusz, Chen, Gausman, Norris and more

Notes on Matusz, Chen, Gausman, Norris and more
Left-hander Brian Matusz's hearing on his appeal of an eight-game suspension will be held on June 3 while the Orioles are in Houston. Matusz was ejected on Saturday night in Miami and later suspended for having a foreign substance on his right forearm. The Orioles can't replace Matusz on the roster if he serves a suspension. The Orioles are listing two of their three starters for the weekend series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Miguel Gonzalez will oppose Nathan Karns on Friday and Chris...

Orioles and White Sox Game 1 lineups

Orioles and White Sox Game 1 lineups
Tyler Wilson makes his second major league appearance and his first start today in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the White Sox at Camden Yards. White Sox left-hander Chris Sale is 0-2 with a 5.06 ERA in nine career games, including three starts, against the Orioles. He's 0-1 with a 4.38 ERA in five games (two starts) at Camden Yards. Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy are 3-for-8 with a home run vs. Sale. Delmon Young is 5-for-15 with two doubles and a home run. Caleb Joseph will catch Wilson, which...

Coolbaugh on Davis ... before the home runs

Coolbaugh on Davis ... before the home runs
Timing is everything, as they say, and I chose yesterday afternoon to ask hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh about first baseman Chris Davis' struggles at the plate. The shrinking average, the growing strikeout total, the perception that he's lost at the plate. We covered all of it. Of course, Davis hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning last night, his first since May 11, and broke a 4-4 tie with a solo homer in the eighth. I'm not sure whether that qualifies as a reverse jinx, pure...

Wrapping up a 5-4 win

Wrapping up a 5-4 win
The Orioles handed the Astros their first road series loss of the season with today's rain-delayed 5-4 win at Camden Yards. It was made possible by Chris Davis' second home run of the day, a solo shot off Astros left-hander Tony Sipp in the bottom of the eighth inning. A Sipp and a bite, so to speak. Here's Davis: On being more patient: "Swung at a couple breaking balls earlier in the count. Thought I did a better job of making an adjustment and making him throw it in the zone. That's big...

Game update and more Miranda (Davis homers twice, O's win 5-4)

Game update and more Miranda (Davis homers twice, O's win 5-4)
Ubaldo Jimenez made fast work of the Astros in the top of the first inning tonight, retiring the side on only six pitches following a rain delay of 1 hour, 11 minutes. It wasn't that easy in the second inning. Jimenez allowed one run on three hits, including Chris Carter's RBI double that followed singles by Evan Gattis and Colby Rasmus. However, Jimenez stranded two runners in scoring position with a strikeout and foul pop. Rasmus is 11-for-28 lifetime against Jimenez. Jimmy Paredes reached...

Updates on Bundy, De Aza and Miranda

Updates on Bundy, De Aza and Miranda
Today's game will start at approximately 5:45 p.m. The rain has stopped again and the tarp is coming off the field. Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette confirmed that pitcher Dylan Bundy underwent an MRI today on his right shoulder and it didn't reveal any structural damage. The MRI confirmed that Bundy has tendinitis in the shoulder. He's been prescribed rest and anti-inflammatory medication. Bundy was scratched from last night's start after experiencing discomfort in his...

Hearing from Flaherty and Wieters (tonight's start delayed)

Hearing from Flaherty and Wieters (tonight's start delayed)
Cuban left-hander Ariel Miranda passed his physical and signed a minor league deal with the Orioles. Miranda compiled a 22-25 record with a 3.78 ERA over 80 appearances (64 starts) in seven seasons in the Cuban National Series. His strikeout/walk ratio was 3.04 (73/24) in 2013, his final year. More on that later. The tarp remains on the field following a light rain at Camden Yards. The game won't start on time, which delays Ryan Flaherty's first start with the Orioles since May 11. Flaherty...

Showalter on roster move and more

Showalter on roster move and more
Orioles manager Buck Showalter met with reporters earlier today and explained the Orioles' decision to designate outfielder Alejandro De Aza for assignment to clear a spot for infielder Ryan Flaherty on the 25-man roster. De Aza batted .293/.341/.537 with five doubles, three triples, three home runs and 10 RBIs in 20 games with the Orioles last season after coming over in a trade with the White Sox. He also gave the Orioles plus-defense in left field, which was a primary reason why they made...

Tyler Wilson will start Game 1 of doubleheader

Tyler Wilson will start Game 1 of doubleheader
Tyler Wilson is headed to Baltimore and will start Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox at Camden Yards. Wilson gave up one run and five hits in two innings in his major league debut. He's 2-4 with a 3.29 ERA in eight starts with Triple-A Norfolk. Left-hander T.J. McFarland was the other possibility for the doubleheader. Mike Wright will start Game 2. Matt Wieters is back at Camden Yards after catching last night at Double-A Bowie. He won't serve as the Baysox's...

Orioles lineup vs. Astros (updated with roster move)

Orioles lineup vs. Astros (updated with roster move)
Ryan Flaherty returns to the Orioles lineup from the 15-day disabled list tonight against the Astros. Flaherty has been bothered by a right groin injury. There has been no corresponding move yet. Orioles starter Ubaldo Jimenez is 4-0 with a 2.24 ERA in nine career starts against the Astros. Colby Rasmus is 10-for-27 (.370) with five doubles, a triple, a home run and eight strikeouts against Jimenez. Jose Altuve is 4-for-11 with a double and triple. Collin McHugh has made one start against the...

This, that and the other

This, that and the other
The Orioles are expected to make another roster move today with infielder Ryan Flaherty eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Flaherty, who went 0-for-2 with two walks last night at Triple-A Norfolk, would be added to the 25-man roster. Flaherty has an option, but the Orioles intend to keep him in the majors. The key for Flaherty, of course, is being fully healed after two stints on the disabled list with a right groin strain. He was fine the first...

Wrapping up a 4-1 loss

Wrapping up a 4-1 loss
Any critique of Orioles starter Chris Tillman tonight must come with the addendum that the Orioles scored one run and have tallied seven in their last 40 innings. The offense isn't leaving any margin for error - or poorly located pitch. Tillman remained winless since April 18 after allowing two runs in the seventh inning to squander a lead in the Orioles' 4-1 loss to the Astros at Camden Yards. "Good, real good," said manager Buck Showalter when asked about Tillman's performance. "Had a...

Game update and more notes (O's lose 4-1)

Game update and more notes (O's lose 4-1)
Hitless in his last two games, Jimmy Paredes singled tonight in the bottom of the first inning. He's got to pump up that average. It actually dipped to .336. Paredes is serving as the Orioles' designated hitter, with Steve Pearce playing second base. Chris Tillman made it through the first inning tonight on only 10 pitches despite a leadoff single by Houston's George Springer. Jose Altuve grounded into a 4-6-3 double play and Preston Tucker struck out looking. Tillman issued a leadoff walk...