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Means chosen as Orioles representative for All-Star Game

June 30, 2019, 1:31pm

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Rookie left-hander John Means didn't expect to break camp with the Orioles. Didn't expect to crack the rotation and become one of the most reliable pitchers on the staff. Didn't think having to stop inside his manager's office before today's game was leading to good news. The surprises keep coming to Means, who learned today that he's been chosen to the American League All-Star team. The announcement was made on ESPN. Means, 26, will be the only Orioles representative on July 9 at...

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Shutout shoe on other foot as Orioles lose 2-0 (Scott optioned)

June 30, 2019, 11:59am

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The Orioles didn't get greedy. The consecutive shutouts with 13 runs scored in both games, a major league first, had a shelf life. The streak wasn't going to carry through an entire series. Carlos Santana's run-scoring single with two outs in the third ended the Orioles' scoreless streak at 21 innings. The task at hand was finding a way to overcome a small deficit, to reignite an offense that had plowed through Indians pitching. It didn't happen. Santana drove in another run in the...

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Monday's starter, injury updates and other notes (O's down 2-0)

June 30, 2019, 8:17am

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Monday's starter, injury updates and other notes (O's down 2-0)

The Orioles won't announce their Monday starter against the Rays until later today. However, Tom Eshelman has been scratched from his start at Triple-A Norfolk and manager Brandon Hyde said his club won't resort to a bullpen game. Sure sounds like Eshelman is the choice, but the Orioles haven't made it official. "We're still figuring some things out and nobody's been told," Hyde said. "The last few days isn't affecting Monday's start." Eshelman, 25, would become the 45th player used...

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Orioles and Indians lineups

June 30, 2019, 6:08am

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Dwight Smith Jr. is the Orioles' designated hitter this afternoon and Anthony Santander stays in the lineup in left field for the series finale against the Indians. Trey Mancini is in right field and Chris Davis is playing first base. Chance Sisco, who's homered in back-to-back games, is catching and batting fourth. Stevie Wilkerson replaces Keon Broxton in center field. Jonathan Villar has scored 12 runs in his last 10 games and gone 11-for-34 (.324) with nine walks during that stretch. He...

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Sifting through more starter options

June 29, 2019, 6:07pm

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The series win and back-to-back victories are out of the way. The Orioles don't have to be reminded of the huge gaps. Of the many teases and failed attempts. Let it go. The next goal is a three-game sweep, which would be the first since Aug. 27-29, 2018 against the Blue Jays. Probably not as long ago as many people would have expected. David Hess, Josh Rogers and Sean Gilmartin were the winning pitchers in the series. Hess is in Triple-A Norfolk's bullpen, Rogers is on the injured list and...

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Orioles post back-to-back 13-0 victories to win series (updated)

June 29, 2019, 4:09pm

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The announcement was made shortly before the anthem. Andrew Cashner no longer would start for the Orioles. Reliever Shawn Armstrong had become the chosen one. Not a trade. Not an injury. Just a weather report that called for storms to pummel the area. Manager Brandon Hyde didn't list "juggler" on his baseball resume, but he's been doing it with his rotation. The Orioles nailed the forecast and switched back to Cashner, who blanked the Indians on three hits in seven innings and rode the...

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More on pitching plans and playing Sisco (O's leading 13-0)

June 29, 2019, 10:02am

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More on pitching plans and playing Sisco (O's leading 13-0)

The Orioles are set with two of their starters for next week's series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. However, they haven't committed to anyone for Monday's opener and are mulling a variety of possibilities. "Not ready to announce," said manager Brandon Hyde. "We just have some gaps to fill and we'll do that here shortly." Asked whether the choice could come from the minors, Hyde replied, "We're looking at the whole organization to see what we're going to do. We're not sure as...

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Orioles lineup vs. Indians

June 29, 2019, 8:15am

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Chance Sisco and Anthony Santander combined for nine RBIs last night and they're back in the lineup this afternoon against the Indians. Sisco is catching and batting fifth and Santander is in right field, with Trey Mancini replacing Chris Davis at first base. Sisco is 7-for-16 with two home runs in four home games. Santander is 14-for-35 in nine home games. Hanser Alberto is 11-for-28 during a six-game hitting streak. He's batting .359 (33-for-92) in 22 games this month and .362 (21-for-58)...

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What's next for Orioles rotation? (and other notes)

June 28, 2019, 7:09pm

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The return of Orioles rookie left-hander John Means makes life a lot easier for manager Brandon Hyde, who has four-fifths of his rotation in place. It's far from perfect, but the situation doesn't seem as dire. The off-days on Monday and Thursday allow Hyde to tweak the rotation if he chooses, but he hasn't figured out what to do. Andrew Cashner gets the ball this afternoon and Gabriel Ynoa closes the series, but Monday night's starter against the Rays at Tropicana Field is to be...

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Orioles hit halfway point with 13-0 win, familiar record (updated)

June 28, 2019, 6:03pm

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde hasn't memorized the standings. He isn't loyal to them. They aren't part of his daily reading. The Orioles are halfway through their schedule following tonight's 13-0 romp over the Indians at Camden Yards that raised their record to 23-58. They had the same amount of wins and losses at this point in 2018. Hyde will take your word for it. "I'll be honest with you, I have no idea what our record is," he said before Chance Sisco and Anthony Santander homered...

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Updates on Rogers, Stewart, Karns, Lucas and more (O's up 9-0)

June 28, 2019, 1:28pm

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Updates on Rogers, Stewart, Karns, Lucas and more (O's up 9-0)

Orioles rookie pitcher Josh Rogers will receive the second opinion on his left elbow Tuesday morning in Arlington, Texas, while bracing for confirmation that he'll need a second Tommy John surgery. Rogers also underwent the procedure as a high school senior in 2013. He had a bone spur removed from the elbow four years later. He's no stranger to elbow surgeries. Not that it gets any easier for him. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Timothy Kremcheck performed the first two surgeries, but Rogers is...

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Orioles lineup vs. Indians

June 28, 2019, 11:05am

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Chance Sisco is behind the plate tonight and batting in the cleanup spot as the Orioles begin another home series. Anthony Santander is in right field and future All-Star Trey Mancini is the designated hitter. Jonathan Villar moves to shortstop and Stevie Wilkerson is the center fielder. John Means has been activated from the injured list and is starting tonight. The Indians are starting Mike Clevinger, the first of three right-handers the Orioles will face in the series. The southpaw streak...

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Hall and Rodriguez chosen for All-Star Futures Game

June 28, 2019, 8:37am

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Hall and Rodriguez chosen for All-Star Futures Game

The top draft picks by the Orioles over the past two years will participate in the 2019 All-Star Futures Game, to be held July 7 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Single-A Frederick left-hander DL Hall and Single-A Delmarva right-hander Grayson Rodriguez have been chosen on the American League side. The format has changed for the annual event, with top prospects divided by leagues following the U.S. vs. World matchups of the last 20 years. Hall, 20, is 2-3 with a 4.25 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 13...

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Importance of returning Means to the rotation (and other notes)

June 27, 2019, 11:59am

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Importance of returning Means to the rotation (and other notes)

The importance of a rookie left-hander on the Orioles roster keeps growing. To the point where his absence feels like it could lead to a total collapse. Not just a brick at a time. An implosion and a huge cloud of dust. John Means is coming off the injured list today, making him available to start against the Indians as the Orioles keep searching for their 10th home win. His left shoulder strain wasn't serious, though it removed him briefly from the rotation. Any signs of panic would be...

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Orioles bullpen still unable to provide much relief

June 26, 2019, 5:14pm

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Each break in the Orioles' schedule gives the bullpen a chance to settle down. The phone doesn't ring. The revolving door doesn't spin. It's the calm before the next storm. Keeping track of the changes is becoming harder to do. Especially while I vacationed in Charleston, S.C., with limited access to the West Coast reports. (Want to test the strength of your relationship? Keep checking your phone during dinner and other activities.) I saw Tanner Scott sitting at his Camden Yards locker...

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Rogers likely to undergo elbow surgery

June 26, 2019, 3:30pm

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Orioles pitcher Josh Rogers is seeking a second opinion on his left elbow that's expected to lead him to season-ending surgery. Rogers came out of yesterday's game with soreness in the elbow and underwent tests today. The Orioles are classifying the injury as a strain of the ulnar collateral ligament. "I'm pretty concerned," said Rogers, who will visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas. "I think the level of concern for everybody is pretty high. It's not good. I know...

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Orioles lose 10-5 while trying to solve rotation riddle

June 26, 2019, 2:25pm

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No matter how Dylan Bundy fared this afternoon, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde could reach a certain level of comfort in knowing that he sent an actual starter to the mound. Hyde is plugging holes in the rotation as if it's a kiddie pool. He's resorted again to using openers, which really constitutes a bullpen game with the first reliever unable to provide length. There's a glaring difference beyond the terminology. The baton-passing "affects you the next day and it affects you the day after...

Elias on Henderson, international signings and more (O's down 10-4)

June 26, 2019, 10:41am

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Elias on Henderson, international signings and more (O's down 10-4)

The Orioles announced the signings of their top two draft picks over the past two days and they still have more work to get done. Executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said negotiations continue with the remaining unsigned players, who include LSU outfielder Zach Watson (third round), Stanford first baseman Andrew Daschback (11th) and University of Pittsburgh right-hander Dan Hammer (13th). Ten of the 41 selections haven't agreed to terms. Asked about a few of the...

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Updating Rogers' injury and latest Orioles acquisition

June 26, 2019, 9:07am

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Josh Rogers is undergoing tests today on his left elbow and the Orioles are braced for more bad news. Rogers complained of soreness following last night's relief appearance and the Orioles placed him on the injured list, classifying the ailment as a sprain. They should receive the results later today or Thursday morning. "I'm not a doctor, " said manager Brandon Hyde, "but I don't think it's great." Rogers was acquired from the Yankees last summer in the Zack Britton trade and is 1-3...

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Rogers goes on injured list (plus Orioles lineup)

June 26, 2019, 7:20am

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The Orioles have placed pitcher Josh Rogers on the 10-day injured list today with a left elbow sprain. They recalled left-hander Paul Fry from Triple-A Norfolk. Rogers replaced opener Jimmy Yacabonis last night and was charged with three runs and five hits in 2 1/3 innings. Chris Davis returns to the lineup this afternoon. Pedro Severino is batting cleanup. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field. Dylan Bundy hasn't completed the sixth inning in three of his last four starts and six of eight. Eric...