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Orioles rally in eighth, end losing streak at 19 games (updated)

August 25, 2021, 6:27pm

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The old reverse lock theory is supposed to have its limits. A team riding a 19-game losing streak, its last victory on Aug. 2, and resorting to a bullpen tactic rather than using a starting pitcher, already is operating from an extreme disadvantage. The bench had two healthy players. The best hitter in 2021 fell into an August slump. The Orioles needed to catch a monumental break last night. Instead, they got Shohei Ohtani - on the mound and in the Angels lineup. An anchor tossed to a club with...

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Hyde on Mateo, Mullins and Ohtani

August 25, 2021, 1:15pm

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Orioles middle infielder Jorge Mateo reached base twice last night on infield singles and is out of tonight's lineup with soreness in his lower back/hip, his status listed as day-to-day, per manager Brandon Hyde. Mateo has 21 hits in 17 games with the Orioles and is slashing .356/.387/.492 with six doubles and a triple. "Just a little sore today. Hoping he'll be back in there in a day or two," Hyde said. "He kind of jammed his leg when he hit the base there last night, so he's just a...

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Greene recalled, Orioles lineup vs. Angels

August 25, 2021, 12:06pm

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The Orioles recalled reliever Conner Greene from Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon, two days after claiming him off waivers from the Dodgers. He replaces Konner Wade, who was optioned late last night. Greene returned to the organization after appearing in three games and allowing six runs and seven hits in 3 2/3 innings. He walked one batter and struck out five. The Dodgers claimed him off waivers on Aug. 9 and he tossed two scoreless innings in his two appearances. Greene, who's wearing No. 81,...

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Ellis gets start tonight for Orioles

August 25, 2021, 7:53am

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The "mix and match" bullpen game that Orioles manager Brandon Hyde referenced late last night begins with right-hander Chris Ellis. The team announced that Ellis will start tonight against the Angels and two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. Ellis becomes the 55th player used this season, three short of the club record set in 2019. A different record looms heavier over the organization. Two more losses and the Orioles will match the 21 straight to begin the 1988 season. Ellis, 28, is serving as an...

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More thoughts on Orioles' infield situation

August 24, 2021, 7:45pm

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Orioles infielder Jahmai Jones has plus interview skills, which he exhibited again yesterday during a Zoom call with the media following his promotion from Triple-A Norfolk. Smart, articulate, thoughtful in his answers. Eager to assist others, giving back to his community and school. Never let success go to his head. A good teammate. Scouts give him high grades for his makeup. Now comes the chance to impress the Orioles on the field and stay in the majors. Better days and nights are ahead after...

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Orioles face big early deficit and lose 19th straight (updated)

August 24, 2021, 6:56pm

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Multiple roster moves on Monday weren't intended to distract from an 18-game losing streak. They weren't designed to spare manager Brandon Hyde from the daily bombardment of questions about it. But he lasted the full seven minutes of today's media session without going into another deep dive. The closest he came was expanding on a suggestion that the jolt of energy provided by new second baseman Jahmai Jones could benefit a team that's beaten down. The streak doesn't care about any of it....

Jones on promotion, popularity, playing Angels and more

August 24, 2021, 1:53pm

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Jones on promotion, popularity, playing Angels and more

Jahmai Jones is the 54th player used by the Orioles this season, his return to the majors including a start tonight at second base. He's facing the organization that traded him on Feb. 2 for pitcher Alex Cobb. The Orioles kept Jones at Triple-A Norfolk to work on his defense at second. He had to wait for the call, with no complaints. "It really allowed me to really just focus on things down at Norfolk that I felt like I needed to work on before I came up here, and it really just allowed me to...

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Jones in Orioles lineup

August 24, 2021, 12:05pm

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The Orioles will try to avoid stretching their losing streak to 19 games tonight with the Angels in town. Kelvin GutiÃ©rrez was recalled this afternoon from Triple-A Norfolk to fill out the 26-man roster. He joins Jahmai Jones, who received the news yesterday. Jones is starting at second base tonight against his former team. Jorge Mateo is the shortstop and RamÃ³n UrÃas is playing third base. Anthony Santander is in right field. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter. UrÃas has five...

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More on the losing streak and Bundy trade

August 23, 2021, 1:47pm

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More on the losing streak and Bundy trade

The Orioles are waiting to exhale. A losing streak that's reached 18 games threatens to turn their cheeks blue. They're frustrated, embarrassed and pressing. Everything that you'd expect during one of the worst periods in club history. Would it be better if they had spent money and made moves aimed at a run at the postseason, or do the rebuild concept and its on-field sacrifices make their record more palatable? Does it really matter? The 2018 season began with the Orioles inserting new...

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Orioles DFA Franco and option Martin among series of moves

August 23, 2021, 10:12am

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The Orioles are making changes to their infield before resuming their homestand Tuesday night. According to a source, the team is designating Maikel Franco for assignment and optioning Richie Martin to Triple-A Norfolk. In corresponding moves, Jahmai Jones and Kelvin GutiÃ©rrez will be recalled from Norfolk. Jones can become the 54th player used by the Orioles this season. Franco signed a one-year deal on March 16 that guaranteed $800,000 and included incentives and a trade bonus. He appeared...

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Leftovers for breakfast

August 22, 2021, 4:20pm

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The routine nature of a walk increases in visibility and importance when it involves the Orioles, who went through another stretch where a free pass seemed too costly. Their batters didn't walk in the first two games of the Braves series and totaled one over four nights. Ryan Mountcastle ran the count full in the first inning yesterday and laid off 94 mph sinker out of the strike zone - dropping his bat, trotting to first base and achieving something that shouldn't be celebrated. Austin Wynns...

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Orioles threaten, but can't end losing streak (updated)

August 22, 2021, 12:02pm

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn't want starter John Means putting too much pressure on himself to end a 17-game streak. The majors are hard enough without creating ways for it to grow more challenging. "I felt like he did last time a little bit in his last start," Hyde said early this afternoon. "Just want him to go out and pitch his game and hopefully he gives us a chance to win." There's no chance if you don't score. The odds improve just a little if it's one run. Means coasted into...

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Orioles and Braves lineups (updated)

August 22, 2021, 7:23am

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The Orioles will try to snap a 17-game losing streak this afternoon and avoid their 16th sweep of the season while closing out their series against the Braves. DJ Stewart, who's receiving treatment for a sore knee, is in left field today. RamÃ³n UrÃas is the third baseman and Jorge Mateo is playing second base. Anthony Santander is in right field and batting cleanup. John Means is making his first career start against the Braves. His ERA is a season-high 3.44 after he allowed four earned...

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Thoughts on decision to put LÃ³pez in bullpen

August 21, 2021, 6:58pm

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Thoughts on decision to put LÃ³pez in bullpen

The Orioles don't know who's starting Wednesday night against the Angels. Their game notes this morning are likely to list the spot as TBD or TBA. Has to be determined before it can be announced. No matter who's inserted into the rotation, they did the right thing by shifting Jorge LÃ³pez to the bullpen. Anyone watching his last start could see that he isn't right. His velocity was down and he just appeared to be flinging the ball to the plate. LÃ³pez insisted that he wasn't hurt,...

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Orioles and Braves lineups (updated)

August 21, 2021, 12:28pm

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Matt Harvey is on the mound tonight trying to snap the Orioles' 16-game losing streak that's the second-longest in club history. Harvey is 6-12 with 6.25 ERA and 1.546 WHIP in 24 starts. He's allowed 10 runs and 16 hits this month in three starts over 13 2/3 innings. Tonight marks Harvey's 15th career appearance and 14th start against the Braves. He owns a 4.94 ERA and 1.366 WHIP in 78 1/3 innings. Anthony Santander returns to the lineup tonight after being day-to-day with a sore ankle....

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Elias on September expansion, Diaz, Rutschman and more

August 20, 2021, 7:51pm

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Elias on September expansion, Diaz, Rutschman and more

The constant glimpses into the future, where many of the Orioles maintain their gaze for as long as the days allow, isn't just for the 2022 season and beyond. It isn't just about where the finish line to the rebuild might be placed. There's the task of figuring out which players to call up in September and in what increments with rosters expanding only to 28. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias tackled that subject yesterday while sitting in the dugout during batting...

Orioles rush to 16th loss in a row (updated)

August 20, 2021, 5:34pm

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Opportunities are rolled out like carpets, with the Orioles trying to keep teams from walking all over them. Keegan Akin is in the rotation with Bruce Zimmermann perhaps done for the season and he's getting more starts beyond tonight. What he does with them could strengthen his case for the 2022 season. The Orioles are just looking to win some games in 2021. Akin surrendered a pair of home runs within the first three innings and worked into the sixth, allowing manager Brandon Hyde to stay away...

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Elias on Hyde, status of rebuild, injury updates and more

August 20, 2021, 2:34pm

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Elias on Hyde, status of rebuild, injury updates and more

Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias spent about 25 minutes in the home dugout this afternoon for his latest media session. The 15-game losing streak, second-longest in club history, the path of the rebuild and the organization's prospects were among the many topics. Elias said he senses the pressure that manager Brandon Hyde is feeling beyond winning games and offers encouragement in their discussions. That Hyde is the right man for the job and it's going to work out....

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Orioles and Braves lineups

August 20, 2021, 12:53pm

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Anthony Santander remains out of the Orioles lineup tonight with a sore ankle. Jorge Mateo has moved to right field for the series opener against the Braves. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter and Ryan Mountcastle is playing first base. Austin Hays is in left field and batting cleanup. Maikel Franco drops to ninth in the order. Executive vice president Mike Elias said outfielder Heston Kjerstad, the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, has resumed workouts in Sarasota and is getting closer...

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Orioles claim Ellis and DFA Valdez

August 20, 2021, 10:30am

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The Orioles made their latest bullpen move this afternoon, claiming right-hander Chris Ellis off waivers from the Rays and designating CÃ©sar Valdez for assignment. Left-hander Ryan Hartman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Ellis, 28, made his second major league appearance Tuesday night against the Orioles and earned the win with four scoreless innings in relief. He allowed three hits, walked one, struck out seven and was designated for assignment to create room for...