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Severino slam and sensational Means start highlight win (updated)

August 24, 2019, 5:45pm

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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Settling down in sixth sends Orioles to series win

August 21, 2019, 6:56pm

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The Royals' Jorge Soler led off the sixth inning Tuesday night with a single off Dylan Bundy and the Orioles had to be flashing back to just about every game in the 2019 season. The inning has crushed them. If wine could be made out of baseball players, the Orioles would turn every ballpark into a vineyard. Bundy put a cork in it, inducing a ground ball from Hunter Dozier that the Orioles turned into a 5-4-3 double play. Alex Gordon lined to center field and the deficit stayed at one run. The...

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Orioles turn home run tables in 8-1 win (with quotes)

August 21, 2019, 5:59pm

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The record was inevitable, the only mystery surrounding the date of its arrival and who would be responsible on the mound and at the plate. It was coming as sure as nightfall. The Orioles have tied the 2016 Reds for most home runs allowed in a season with 258. There are 35 games left on the schedule. They will claim it as their own, most likely while the Rays are in town beginning Thursday. Manager Brandon Hyde will take plenty more like this one. How his team made the record an attachment...

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Notes on Harvey usage and Mancini's history with him (O's up 8-1)

August 21, 2019, 1:19pm

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Notes on Harvey usage and Mancini's history with him (O's up 8-1)

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is unlikely to use Hunter Harvey on consecutive days out of the bullpen, which eliminates the rookie from consideration as the team closes out its series against the Royals. Harvey retired the side in order last night in the eighth inning, striking out two batters and earning his first major league win. He also tossed a scoreless inning in his debut Saturday at Fenway Park, again striking out two and also issuing a walk. "Probably not," Hyde said. "There's...

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Orioles and Royals lineups

August 21, 2019, 10:51am

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The Orioles conclude their three-game series against the Royals with Chris Davis out of the lineup for the third night in a row. Trey Mancini remain at first base and DJ Stewart is in right field. Richie Martin is the shortstop tonight with Jonathan Villar at second base and Hanser Alberto at third and leading off. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field. Aaron Brooks has allowed five runs or more in four of his last five starts and is dragging a 9.22 ERA and 1.756 WHIP into tonight's game since...

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Sisco settles in behind plate again

August 20, 2019, 6:42pm

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Chance Sisco has absorbed the usual punishment as a catcher. The foul tips, the backswings, the collisions. No one is immune to it if their chosen profession involves squatting behind home plate. But the sixth inning. What in the world was going on in the sixth inning? The Red Sox sent 12 batters to the plate Sunday afternoon and scored six runs. They also sent Sisco to the trainers' room, the second unfortunate incident thrashing the highest pain threshold. There was no way to withstand...

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Alberto three-run homer gives Orioles 4-1 win (with quotes)

August 20, 2019, 5:37pm

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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis wasn't in tonight's lineup, but he delivered the card to home plate for the traditional exchange. Coaches repeat the task after a win. The losing streak had manager Brandon Hyde searching for replacements. Davis could be on the bench again Wednesday night, but he's going to be the first Orioles player at the plate. Dylan Bundy held the Royals to one run in seven innings, the Orioles tied the game in the home half and Hanser Alberto hit a three-run shot with...

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Hyde explains why Davis is sitting again (tied 1-1)

August 20, 2019, 12:59pm

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Hyde explains why Davis is sitting again (tied 1-1)

Chris Davis remains out of the Orioles lineup tonight for the second straight game with the Royals sending a right-hander to the mound. He also could sit Wednesday night against left-hander Mike Montgomery. Manager Brandon Hyde said the lineup isn't influenced by Davis' health. The veteran isn't injured or ailing. Hyde wants to play Trey Mancini at first base and give him a break from the outfield. "He's fine," Hyde said. "I just wanted Trey to play first base again and it's nothing...