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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (Mountcastle honored)

August 27, 2019, 10:52am

Orioles

Hanser Alberto has been cleared to play tonight and is starting at third base in D.C. Alberto left Sunday's game with a head contusion and cervical neck strain. Renato NÃºÃ±ez was removed from the same game with discomfort behind his left knee. In the hamstring "area." But he's starting at first base tonight. The off-day worked wonders. Anthony Santander is left field and Stevie Wilkerson is in center. Jonathan Villar, who just joined the 20/20 club, is playing second base. Aaron Brooks...

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Orioles will try to avoid hard fall on trip to D.C.

August 26, 2019, 10:33am

Orioles

Now that the Orioles have completed their first winning homestand of the season, going 4-3 against the Royals and Rays, they're rewarded with a trip to D.C. to play a red-hot team with two aces showing. The Nationals have won five in a row, coming off a sweep of the Cubs, but that doesn't put a dent in their story. They've gone 54-26 since hitting bottom with a 19-31 record, the best 80-game stretch in club history. They're sending Patrick Corbin and Max Scherzer to the mound against the...

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Alberto gaining appeal on trade market

August 25, 2019, 6:05pm

Orioles

Hanser Alberto as a trade chip seemed like an outrageous concept prior to the 2019 season. Hanser Alberto as a guy who avoided the waiver wire seemed like an outrageous concept. The Orioles are full of surprises this season. Residency at the bottom of the division and being within reach of the first overall pick in next year's First-Year Player Draft aren't among them. It's more about individual success stories. There's competition for the top honor, with John Means as an All-Star, Renato...

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Villar joins 20/20 club and Alberto is injured in 8-3 win (updated)

August 25, 2019, 12:01pm

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Villar joins 20/20 club and Alberto is injured in 8-3 win (updated)

Jonathan Villar walked up the first base line in the fourth inning and chucked his bat as if disgusted by what he had done with it. The truth sat on the opposite side. Guys who join the 20/20 club have no complaints. Villar hit his 20th home run to go with his 28 steals, becoming the sixth Orioles player to achieve the milestone in an 8-3 victory over the Rays before an announced crowd of 13,287 at Camden Yards. The second of two changeups thrown by Rays left-hander Jalen Beeks landed in the...

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Hyde on Means' departure from the Orioles (O's lead 8-3)

August 25, 2019, 8:15am

Orioles

The Orioles aren't releasing much information regarding pitcher John Means, who left the team and has been placed on the family medical emergency list. Means started last night and worked seven innings in a 7-1 victory over the Rays, easily his finest outing since the All-Star break. Because of the delicate nature of the situation, the Orioles are allowing Means to address it upon his return to the club. Manager Brandon Hyde responded with "not much" when asked what information he could...

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Means removed from active roster (plus Orioles lineup)

August 25, 2019, 6:27am

Orioles

The Orioles made an unexpected roster move this morning, placing left-hander John Means on the family medical emergency list and recalling right-hander Tayler Scott from Triple-A Norfolk. Means started last night and held the Rays to one run in seven innings. A player must remain inactive for a minimum of three days and no more than seven. No details have been provided. The Orioles have two off-days this week and Means will start again next weekend in Kansas City. He attended high school in...

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Mancini sits, Villar swings and steals, Severino sets target

August 24, 2019, 6:45pm

Orioles

Mancini sits, Villar swings and steals, Severino sets target

The Orioles are wrapping up their series against the Rays today, and trying to win it, with Trey Mancini returning to the lineup. Could be first base, right field or as the designated hitter. But he's going to play. Manager Brandon Hyde has been wanting to sit Mancini, but he needed to find the right moment. Mancini is such an integral part of the lineup and Hyde is trying to win games. Mancini stayed on the bench against Rays opener JosÃ© Alvarado, who retired only one batter, and the three...

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Severino slam and sensational Means start highlight win (updated)

August 24, 2019, 5:45pm

Orioles

Severino slam and sensational Means start highlight win (updated)

Hanser Alberto wanted to hit 10 home runs this season. Told the media that he set the total as a goal. Jonathan Villar is trying to become the sixth Orioles player to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases in the same season. He's made no secret of his desire to do it. Pedro Severino just wanted a second chance tonight with the bases loaded. Some goals are more modest than others. Alberto produced his 10th with two outs in the fourth inning and Villar followed with his 19th, leaving him one away...

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Hearing from Hyde, Armstrong and Eades (O's lead 7-1)

August 24, 2019, 1:19pm

Orioles

Hearing from Hyde, Armstrong and Eades (O's lead 7-1)

The news has slowed down at Camden Yards as the Orioles perform fielding drills, take batting practice and throw in the outfield. Players are allowed to wear shorts and T-shirts. Hey, it's their weekend. Trey Mancini is getting a day off. There's nothing wrong with him physically. "He needs a breather," said manager Brandon Hyde. Reliever Shawn Armstrong said his right forearm feels better after the Orioles placed him on the 10-day injured list yesterday with a strained muscle. "Honestly,...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

August 24, 2019, 10:53am

Orioles

Trey Mancini is getting a rest tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Rays. Chris Davis is playing first base and DJ Stewart is in right field. Jace Peterson is in left field. Jonathan Villar is batting second and playing shortstop. Rio Ruiz is playing third base. Left-hander John Means has made three appearances (two starts) against the Rays and allowed eight earned runs (nine total) and 14 hits with one walk and 13 strikeouts in 15 innings. Mike Brosseau homered...

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Orioles recall Eades

August 24, 2019, 10:21am

Orioles

The Orioles have recalled right-hander Ryan Eades from Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon as the latest pitcher to enter their bullpen. Eades replaces left-hander Ty Blach, who was optioned to Norfolk following last night's 7-1 loss to the Rays. Blach worked four innings and the Orioles don't have a pressing need for a fifth starter with two off-days next week. Eades could become the 55th player used by the Orioles, one short of the club record set last season. He'd also be the 38th...

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Leftovers for breakfast

August 23, 2019, 6:37pm

Orioles

Hunter Harvey didn't warm in the bullpen last night, the Orioles falling behind by seven runs in the second inning and a high-leverage situation nowhere to be found. Dillon Tate got the call behind starter Ty Blach and responded with three scoreless innings. His first appearance in the majors without allowing a run. Last night marked only his fourth game, but he had permitted seven runs in six innings prior to the Orioles optioning him to Triple-A Norfolk. Tate returned yesterday with Shawn...

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Second inning dooms Orioles in 7-1 loss (Blach optioned)

August 23, 2019, 5:32pm

Orioles

As he stood outside the clubhouse for his pregame media scrum, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde talked about the importance of left-hander Ty Blach providing length tonight. Of the need to protect a "beat up" bullpen. Hyde has one fewer reliever with a four-man bench, and he used three last night following the rain delay. He's being careful with Hunter Harvey. He didn't issue a challenge to Blach. More like a plea. "It's a little dicey," Hyde said. "I'm going to keep him out there as long...

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Elias on changes in scouting and front office (O's down 7-0)

August 23, 2019, 1:56pm

Orioles

Elias on changes in scouting and front office (O's down 7-0)

The Orioles have subtracted 11 individuals from their scouting department and front office, with executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias confirming the number but offering little in the way of names. Elias said Brady Anderson remains in the organization in an advisory role, primarily with strength and conditioning. The executive title was removed in spring training. Kent Qualls remains as director of minor league operations and Elias is retaining assistant director of amateur...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

August 23, 2019, 10:52am

Orioles

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 replacing more holdovers from previous front office

August 23, 2019, 9:22am

Orioles

The Orioles have made more changes in their scouting department today, including the removal of Dean Albany and Nathan Showalter, according to industry sources. They also are replacing director of baseball operations Tripp Norton, per sources. Norton was hired from the Tigers organization in March 1998 as assistant director of minor league operations. He moved into his present role in January 2012. Norton and Brian Graham, who was fired as director of player development, represented the Orioles...

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Orioles aren't wrecked by record number of home runs

August 22, 2019, 9:29pm

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Asked in his postgame media session Tuesday night about the Orioles tying the major league record for most home runs allowed in a season, manager Brandon Hyde interrupted his own answer to find out the total. He wasn't being coy. He wasn't pretending to be out of the loop. No one has to tell Hyde that his club surrenders home runs at an alarming rate. He watches from the dugout every night. But he hasn't been tracking the number. He had no idea that the 2016 Reds were the leaders in the...

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Orioles set home run record in rainy 5-2 loss (with quotes)

August 22, 2019, 8:52pm

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The inevitable home run record was set tonight in the third inning. The watch is over. The only drama is in the final tally. Taking an early lead was the first order of business for the Orioles, but they also had to deal with their place in baseball history. The Rays' Austin Meadows lined a curveball from Asher Wojciechowski over the railing in front of the flag court in right field with two outs for the 259th homer surrendered by the Orioles this season. Move over 2016 Reds. There's a new...

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Davis' playing time, Martin's hand, Trumbo's knee (O's down 4-2)

August 22, 2019, 1:02pm

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Davis' playing time, Martin's hand, Trumbo's knee (O's down 4-2)

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hasn't been in the lineup for the last four games and nine of 14, and manager Brandon Hyde conceded today that opportunities will be harder to find after the roster expands in September. "Yeah, I think there are people we want to see and there's at-bats that we want to give to guys," Hyde said. "I'm just going to continue to pick my spots with CD, and we've had conversations about it. "I don't think he's swung the bat this year the way he's wanted...

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Orioles and Rays lineups (Martin scratched)

August 22, 2019, 10:36am

Orioles

Chris Davis is out of the Orioles' lineup for the fourth night in a row. Trey Mancini remains at first base as the Orioles open a four-game series against the Rays at Camden Yards. DJ Stewart stays in right field, with Stevie Wilkerson in center and Anthony Santander in left. Richie Martin is the shortstop after collecting two hits last night. Hanser Alberto, leading off and playing third base, has posted a .341 (14-for-41) average with five doubles, one triple, three home runs, 11 RBIs and...