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Is Alberto becoming a trade chip?

July 17, 2019, 8:22pm

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The Orioles don't have an official order for trade chips. They don't put out power rankings each week. The top four won't square off to determine a winner and corporate sponsorship is nonexistent. Trey Mancini would be the undisputed No. 1 for the Orioles if they were motivated to move him. He's on a large table with everyone else - the untouchable bin is empty - but there's less motivation in the front office. Mychal Givens seems to be next in line with Andrew Cashner gone, though it...

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Orioles offense perks up in 9-2 win (Scott optioned, quotes)

July 17, 2019, 7:29pm

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been waiting for his offense to ignite. Trying various combinations, sitting certain guys, seeking out favorable matchups if they exist. It takes some digging. Twelve runs were scored in the first five games following the All-Star break. Multiple players have been fighting slumps and losing the battle. The Nationals recalled two pitchers from Triple-A to start in the series and the Orioles had their hands full. Austin Voth held them to one run in six innings in...

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Hyde on Alberto, Smith, Bundy, rotation and more (O's up 4-2)

July 17, 2019, 1:18pm

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Hyde on Alberto, Smith, Bundy, rotation and more (O's up 4-2)

The Orioles are going with a short bench tonight against the Nationals while Hanser Alberto is with his wife Olga for the birth of their daughter. Manager Brandon Hyde said he wants to give Alberto a few days, including Thursday with an open date on the schedule. Alberto is expected back Friday and the Orioles won't put him on the paternity leave list. "Big day for Hanser and his family and his wife," Hyde said. "I haven't heard the news yet, but she's expecting today and we're excited...

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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

July 17, 2019, 11:06am

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Aaron Brooks makes his second start with the Orioles tonight as they try for a split of their two-game series with the Nationals. Brooks worked 2 2/3 scoreless and hitless innings in his debut Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Rays. He was removed after 32 pitches. Brooks has never faced the Nationals. Adam Eaton is 2-for-4 against him and Yan Gomes is 1-for-3. Anthony Santander has moved to left field tonight with Dwight Smith Jr. on the bench and sitting on an 0-for-30...

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Santander staying with Orioles

July 16, 2019, 7:07pm

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Anthony Santander was the chosen one on May 1 when the Orioles needed a 26th player in Chicago, and he responded by hitting a home run. He was the chosen one again on June 7 after the Orioles placed Dwight Smith Jr. on the concussion injured list, unsure how long he'd stay but pretty confident that he'd surpass one game. It was safe to unpack, but he didn't get too comfortable. The Orioles had a decision to make Sunday night after removing DJ Stewart from his rehab assignment. Stewart was...

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Nationals pull away from Orioles in 8-1 win (updated)

July 16, 2019, 6:17pm

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The Orioles missed Nationals ace and perennial Cy Young Award candidate Max Scherzer, who's on the injured list. They missed Stephen Strasburg, who's pushed back to Thursday and keeps alive his streak of never pitching in Baltimore. Tonight's matchup between right-handers Asher Wojciechowski and Austin Voth didn't necessarily send shivers up and down the spine, but the Orioles are trying to plug holes in their rotation and the Nats are doing some temporary tinkering. Wojciechowski gave the...

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Notes on Bundy, Trumbo, Mancini and more (O's down 6-1)

July 16, 2019, 1:26pm

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Notes on Bundy, Trumbo, Mancini and more (O's down 6-1)

The cortisone injection in Dylan Bundy's right knee is having the desired effect and he remains confident that he'll be ready to come off the injured list when he's eligible. Bundy played catch and ran earlier today and said he'll throw a light bullpen session on Wednesday if the knee responds favorably. "It feels as good as it's felt since spring training," he said. The Orioles can adjust their rotation again with Thursday's off-day. They start Aaron Brooks on Wednesday and could give...

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Orioles and Nationals lineups

July 16, 2019, 11:06am

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Anthony Santander is in center field tonight and Chance Sisco is batting third, as the Orioles open a two-game series against the Nationals at Camden Yards. Dwight Smith Jr. is in left field and trying to snap an 0-for-26 slump. Hanser Alberto is playing second base with Jonathan Villar at shortstop. Asher Wojciechowski is making his third start with the Orioles and his fourth appearance. He faced three batters Friday night. The two starts have covered 9 2/3 innings, with Wojciechowski allowing...

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Orioles trying to bust a few slumps

July 15, 2019, 10:28am

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Failing to put a runner on base through eight innings of Sunday afternoon's game against the Rays allowed fans and media to redirect their attention from a disheveled rotation. Tom Eshelman was passable. Four runs allowed in 5 2/3 innings but better than the line indicated. He struck out seven, the last five with his curveball, and retired 11 in a row before the Rays tacked on two more runs. There's no reason to push him out of the rotation with Andrew Cashner traded. Just pitching into the...

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Who's the next Orioles player to be traded?

July 14, 2019, 2:33pm

Orioles

Once the Orioles completed and announced their trade with the Red Sox Saturday afternoon, swapping Andrew Cashner for Rookie-level Dominican Summer League outfielder Elio Prado and infielder Noelberth Romero, the logical question hung in the air like a mile-high pop up. Who's next? Waiting for the next shoe to drop has become its own sport. And you don't sweat as much. Executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias isn't done, at least in his attempts to move other players. It might...

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Orioles wait until ninth for first baserunner in 4-1 loss (updated)

July 14, 2019, 11:52am

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The pain that's inflicted on a rebuilding club threatened to run especially deep this afternoon at Camden Yards. The wins and losses aren't supposed to matter, but being on the wrong side of an historical moment does more than just sting. It embarrasses and again tests the resolve of players who wonder just how much worse it can get for them. The Rays retired 24 Orioles in succession, no one reaching base against them, before Hanser Alberto singled on the first pitch thrown to him in the...

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More on rotation, Bundy's knee injury and Cashner trade (O's down 4-0)

July 14, 2019, 8:23am

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More on rotation, Bundy's knee injury and Cashner trade (O's down 4-0)

The Orioles have set their rotation for the two-game series against the Nationals at Camden Yards. Asher Wojciechowski starts Tuesday night, followed by Aaron Brooks in the finale. Manager Brandon Hyde is unable to project much further down the road. Off-days on Monday and Thursday factor into his decisions, but it's mostly about finding replacements for Andrew Cashner and Dylan Bundy - one of them traded to the Red Sox, the other placed on the 10-day injured list. Bundy received a cortisone...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

July 14, 2019, 6:07am

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Dwight Smith Jr. is on the bench today as the Orioles close out their series against the Rays, with Anthony Santander getting the start in left field. Smith is hitless in his last 26 at-bats, a career-high streak and the longest in the American League. Trey Mancini sat out Game 2 last night while in an 0-for-20 slump, but he's starting in right field today. Chris Davis is playing first base and batting sixth ahead of third baseman Hanser Alberto. Alberto's home run last night in Game 2 was...

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Orioles recall Eshelman and give him today's start

July 14, 2019, 5:42am

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The Orioles have recalled right-hander Tom Eshelman from Triple-A Norfolk as the logical replacement for Andrew Cashner on the 25-man roster. Eshelman also is taking Cashner's turn in the rotation today. Someone has to start after the Orioles traded the veteran to the Red Sox yesterday afternoon. The pairing between Eshelman and the Rays is a familiar one. Eshelman made his major league debut against the Rays on July 1 at Tropicana Field and allowed two runs over five innings. The last four...

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Reviewing the list of injured Orioles

July 13, 2019, 6:55pm

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The Orioles must be expanding on their relaxed facial hair policy. They can't seem to shave their injured list. Reliever Josh Lucas was activated, optioned, designated for assignment and outrighted. He probably felt safer on the IL. John Means was reinstated back on June 28, the collective sigh of relief from the organization causing the flags to flutter above the bullpen area. But the rotation has lost Dylan Bundy to right knee tendinitis, forcing another roster move in a season loaded with...

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Means struggles and Orioles settle for split (updated)

July 13, 2019, 6:08pm

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While Orioles manager Brandon Hyde wonders how he's going to piece together his rotation following today's Andrew Cashner trade, he must rely even more on left-hander John Means to anchor the staff. It's a lot of weight to place on the rookie's shoulders, but who else is going to step up? How is Means going to hold up? Means allowed six runs and surrendered three homers for the first time in his career and the Orioles settled for a split of their doubleheader with a 12-4 loss to the Rays...

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Cashner on trade: "It's a shocking moment" (O's down 9-3)

July 13, 2019, 3:15pm

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Cashner on trade: "It's a shocking moment" (O's down 9-3)

Andrew Cashner felt that a trade was coming. He could sense it. He could pick up on clues via the text messages on his phone. It's the timing that surprised him. Rather than make his scheduled start Sunday afternoon against the Rays, Cashner is packing his belongings and joining the Red Sox following today's deal that sends 17-year-old outfielder Elio Prado and infielder Noelberth Romero to the Orioles. Prado and Romero have been assigned to the Rookie-level Dominican Sumer League on separate...

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Orioles trade Cashner to Red Sox

July 13, 2019, 1:41pm

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The Orioles have made their first significant trade as the deadline approaches. Starter Andrew Cashner is headed to the Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Elio Prado and infielder Noelberth Romero. Prado and Romero are both 17 and natives of Venezuela. Prado will be assigned to the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Orioles 1 and Romero to the DSL Orioles 2. Cashner was supposed to start Sunday afternoon's series finale against the Rays and manager Brandon Hyde will need to come up with a...

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Orioles and Rays Game 2 lineups

July 13, 2019, 1:24pm

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is keeping Stevie Wilkerson in the lineup tonight for Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Rays. The Orioles are trying for their first sweep since June 25, 2016 versus Tampa Bay. Wilkerson hit the decisive two-run homer off left-hander Colin Poche in a 2-1 victory in Game 1 and he's in center field for the nightcap. Wilkerson has eight home runs this season, the first seven coming off right-handers. He's 5-for-50 against left-handers this season. Keon Broxton...

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Brooks opens twinbill with effective outing in 2-1 win (updated)

July 13, 2019, 12:09pm

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Brooks opens twinbill with effective outing in 2-1 win (updated)

The first part of the plan worked to near perfection for manager Brandon Hyde, who had to resist joining the crowd in applauding Aaron Brooks as the right-hander walked off the mound in the third inning. Getting eight outs from Brooks in his Orioles debut, in his first start since late April, was cause for celebration. Who's got the laundry cart? Also factor in the 2 2/3 scoreless innings, with no hits or walks, less than 24 hours after a 16-4 loss that included the pitching debut of Stevie...