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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

August 16, 2019, 11:26am

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BOSTON - Trey Mancini makes his third start in left field tonight, stationed in front of the Green Monster, for the series opener against the Red Sox. DJ Stewart, reinstated from the seven-day concussion injured list, is in right field and Anthony Santander is in center. Jace Peterson is playing second base and Jonathan Villar is the shortstop.. Rio Ruiz is starting at third base, with Hanser Alberto on the bench. Chance Sisco is catching and batting ninth, one spot behind first baseman Chris...

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Orioles reinstate Stewart and option Shepherd

August 16, 2019, 10:28am

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BOSTON - The Orioles have increased the number of reserves on their bench today to four by reinstating outfielder DJ Stewart from the seven-day concussion injured list and optioning reliever Chandler Shepherd to Triple-A Norfolk. Chandler made his major league debut Tuesday night in New York and held the Yankees to one run over four innings. Stewart attempted to make a sliding catch in left field in an Aug. 6 game against the Yankees and the ball struck him on the left temple. He played two...

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Because You Asked - Dawn of Justice

August 15, 2019, 10:47am

Orioles

The Orioles are three-quarters through the 2019 season and, much to the chagrin of the most optimistic of fans, a winning record no longer is a mathematical possibility. I've lost count of how many times I've responded to the same questions. Of how many times I've made a mockery of the mailbag format for interacting with readers. You keep coming back, so you must get the joke. Or you just keep coming back and are thinking, 'What joke?' In which case ... never mind. You ask and I answer and...

Brocail on pitching inside and fixing Means

August 14, 2019, 4:32pm

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Brocail on pitching inside and fixing Means

Getting away from the Yankees offers the kind of relief to the Orioles that the bullpen has struggled to provide this season. Sixteen losses in a row to them. Seventeen total out of 19 games. Some ugly, some competitive. They count just the same. Among the lessons learned is the wisdom in walking Gleyber Torres. Doesn't matter whether first base is open. Down five runs in the eighth, two on and two outs, you hold up four fingers. Manager Brandon Hyde would have been roasted by media and fans...

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Latest Orioles rally falls short again in 6-5 loss (updated)

August 14, 2019, 12:04pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - The Orioles forced J.A. Happ to throw 33 pitches in the top of the first inning today. Loaded the bases against him after scoring a run. Listened as fans booed the starter. Seemed on the verge of releasing all the frustration that built over past games against the Yankees. They settled for the one run, gave up four in the bottom half of the inning and looked again like a team loaded with desire and energy but short in other areas. And the beasts that they keep facing aren't going to...

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Orioles claim Eades off waivers from Twins (O's down 6-5)

August 14, 2019, 10:25am

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The Orioles have been searching for pitchers to improve their depth in the rotation and bullpen, and they made a minor move this afternoon by claiming right-hander Ryan Eades off waivers from the Twins, according to multiple sources. Eades, 27, made his major league debut earlier this summer and appeared in two games. He blanked the Tigers on two hits over two innings on June 8 at Comerica Park and the Mariners on two hits over 1 2/3 on June 12 at Target Field. He's walked two batters and...

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Hyde: "I think the vibe has been good all year" (O's down 4-2)

August 14, 2019, 9:02am

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Hyde: "I think the vibe has been good all year" (O's down 4-2)

NEW YORK - Outfielder DJ Stewart is joining Triple-A Norfolk today in Pawtucket for the first of two rehab games before the Orioles are expected to remove him from the seven-day concussion injured list for Friday's series opener in Boston. "I think we're going to make a decision after Thursday," said manager Brandon Hyde. There's always the possibility that the Orioles activate Stewart and option him again. Otherwise, they'd have to go with a four-man bench - and it's unlikely that...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups (updated)

August 14, 2019, 6:13am

Orioles

NEW YORK - Trey Mancini is playing first base this afternoon as the Orioles try to salvage a game in the series and end their 15-game losing streak to the Yankees. Hanser Alberto is leading off and playing third base. The outfield includes Jace Peterson in left again and Stevie Wilkerson is in center. Richie Martin is the shortstop with Jonathan Villar at second base. Gleyber Torres is serving as the Yankees' designated hitter today. For the Orioles Hanser Alberto 3B Trey Mancini 1B Anthony...

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What's next for Chandler Shepherd?

August 13, 2019, 8:08pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - Chandler Shepherd is in that uncertain state where he could stay with the Orioles based on a largely effective relief outing or be optioned based on a largely effective relief outing. Shepherd worked four innings last night and threw 68 pitches, trading a start with Triple-A Norfolk for his major league debut. Other relievers in the past have been sent down, no matter the results, based on their lack of availability in the coming days. Manager Brandon Hyde wasn't ready to reveal a...

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Means struggles again in 8-3 loss (with quotes)

August 13, 2019, 5:46pm

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Means struggles again in 8-3 loss (with quotes)

NEW YORK - One pitch from John Means tonight, the first ball to leave his hand, brought evidence that the feeling of dÃ©jÃ vu also makes a sound. Leadoff hitter DJ LeMahieu pulled a 91 mph fastball into the left field seats for the latest home run surrendered to the Yankees. The eighth run allowed in the first inning in three games in the series. The only break in tradition was that it didn't involve Gleyber Torres. Torres was tamed for one night by his standards, settling for a single...

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Updates on Stewart, bullpen and rotation (O's down 8-2)

August 13, 2019, 2:32pm

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Updates on Stewart, bullpen and rotation (O's down 8-2)

NEW YORK - Outfielder DJ Stewart will go on a brief rehab assignment before the Orioles activate him from the seven-day concussion injured list. Stewart will join Triple-A Norfolk in Pawtucket and play in two games before coming back to the Orioles on Friday in Boston, where a roster move will be made. The latest move for a club that's in a constant state of change. The bullpen has been impacted the most, with Chandler Shepherd the latest pitcher to settle into the group. The Orioles have used...

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Shepherd hoping for chance to pitch in return to Orioles

August 13, 2019, 12:49pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - Chandler Shepherd lasted one day with the Orioles to close out the month of July. Joined them in San Diego and was optioned quicker than it takes to unpack a bag. The Orioles recalled Shepherd again today as Evan Phillips' bullpen replacement and he's hoping to do more than dig into the pregame and postgame meals. "It would be special," he said this afternoon while standing at his locker at Yankee Stadium. "My last time up here was a great experience for me and I've been ready...

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Orioles lineup and more on Shepherd

August 13, 2019, 10:33am

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NEW YORK - Renato NÃºÃ±ez is playing first base tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Yankees and try to shake off yesterday's doubleheader sweep. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter and Anthony Santander is playing right field. Jace Peterson continues to play left field. Jonathan Villar is leading off and playing shortstop. Rio Ruiz, who had a two-run single and RBI grounder in Game 2, is the third baseman. Chandler Shepherd has joined the Orioles after they optioned...

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Leftovers for breakfast (Shepherd joining Orioles)

August 12, 2019, 7:09pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - The release of the 2020 schedule seemed to come a bit earlier than usual and held a couple of interesting nuggets for the Orioles, including the home-and-home series against the Cubs. Manager Brandon Hyde goes back to Wrigley Field, where he served in a coaching capacity and can share countless stories. The dugout will be crowded for the pregame media sessions. I'm particularly fond of the three off-days on Fridays and a weekend two-game series against the Nationals instead of the...

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Orioles' losing streak to Yankees grows in Game 2 (updated)

August 12, 2019, 5:59pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - The 52nd player used by the Orioles this season had one major issue tonight. Same as everyone else. A wrong kind of bonding. Can't beat the Yankees. Not anymore. Four of the first five batters reached against Ty Blach, Brett Gardner delivered a three-run triple and Gleyber Torres kept bullying the Orioles while they were being swept by the Yankees with an 11-8 loss in Game 2. Trey Mancini homered again, delivering a two-run shot in the third, and Hanser Alberto added a three-run...

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Lineups and more on Santander's offensive surge (O's down 11-6)

August 12, 2019, 1:20pm

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Lineups and more on Santander's offensive surge (O's down 11-6)

NEW YORK - Ty Blach makes his Orioles debut tonight in Game 2 of the doubleheader, the 52nd player they've used this season and four short of last year's club record. Blach hasn't started in the majors since Aug. 11 with the Giants. He's working on three days' rest after throwing 61 pitches in his lone start with Triple-A Norfolk. DJ LeMahieu is 3-for-7 lifetime against Blach and he's leading off tonight. The Yankees are going with the opener strategy and sending Chad Green to the...

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Orioles allow four more homers in 8-5 Game 1 loss (updated)

August 12, 2019, 11:58am

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NEW YORK - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde keeps stating what should be obvious to everyone. That his club has to pitch better in order to be competitive and at least partially tame a Yankees club that slips into savage mode when it steps in the box. Can't keep giving up home runs at a record pace. Can't keep running through relievers as if there's prize money at stake for most used. Hyde preaches and again has his patience tested to the extreme. Gabriel Ynoa was handed a lead in the top of the...

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Blach on his first visit to Yankee Stadium and more (O's down 8-3)

August 12, 2019, 9:01am

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Blach on his first visit to Yankee Stadium and more (O's down 8-3)

NEW YORK - Ty Blach will start Game 2 of today's doubleheader after spending the opener on the taxi squad. Blach is set to become the 52nd player used by the Orioles, four shy of last year's club record. The corresponding move will be announced after Game 1. Meanwhile, Jimmy Yacabonis is the 26th man. The Orioles selected Blach off waivers from the Giants on Aug. 3. He's 15-19 with a 4.56 ERA and 1.397 WHIP in 87 major league games, including 39 starts, over parts of four seasons with the...

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Details on Orioles' 2020 schedule

August 12, 2019, 7:10am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles are opening the 2020 season at home on March 26 against the Yankees, with Major League Baseball releasing the schedule earlier today. The Red Sox follow the Yankees to Camden Yards before the Orioles head to St. Louis for their first road series - and first visit there since 2003 at the old Busch Stadium. The Orioles then head to Yankee Stadium and return home. Other highlights include National League Central interleague matchups that bring the Cubs to Camden Yards in...

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Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Yankees (update)

August 12, 2019, 5:48am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles recalled Evan Phillips today from Triple-A Norfolk as the replacement for reliever Tayler Scott, who was optioned yesterday. They also recalled Jimmy Yacabonis as the 26th player. No Ty Blach, which is a reversal from what I heard yesterday. Yacabonis could be the opener in Game 2, though the Orioles haven't revealed their plans. Trey Mancini is playing first base in the opener, with Anthony Santander in right field, Jace Peterson in left and Stevie Wilkerson in...