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Leftovers for breakfast

August 01, 2019, 7:15pm

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Adley Rutschman caught last night for short-season Single-A Aberdeen, the media attention much lighter, and threw out two more runners attempting to steal. The first overall pick went 0-for-4 with a walk and run scored and is 4-for-20 with the IronBirds and 6-for-34 with a home run as a professional. The bat will come around. Give it time. Executive vice president Mike Elias is impressed by Rutschman on many levels. "Everything that I've heard has been exactly what we expected," Elias said...

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Orioles surrender five home runs in 11-2 loss (updated)

August 01, 2019, 6:25pm

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Orioles pitching coach Doug Brocail and head athletic trainer Brian Ebel walked to the mound tonight with two outs in the fifth inning and a 2-1 count on Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk. They wanted to check on Asher Wojciechowski as Jimmy Yacabonis warmed in the bullpen. Something didn't seem right to them. Allowed to stay in a game he already trailed by three runs, Wojciechowski threw a strike and then served up his second homer of the night, which brought manager Brandon Hyde out of the...

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Elias on trade deadline and other topics (O's down 9-2)

August 01, 2019, 3:40pm

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Elias on trade deadline and other topics (O's down 9-2)

The Orioles didn't reach the serious stages of trade talks involving major league talent at yesterday's deadline. Not from a lack of effort or discussions. The right offer just eluded executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias, who settled for trading Triple-A Norfolk pitcher Dan Straily to the Phillies for cash considerations. "I think there were some moments where it looked like something might happen," Elias said shortly before first pitch tonight at Camden Yards. "We...

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More on trade deadline, RondÃ³n's addition and Trumbo's plans

August 01, 2019, 1:56pm

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More on trade deadline, RondÃ³n's addition and Trumbo's plans

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde threw batting practice to son Colton in right field yesterday and sat in his office at Camden Yards until the conclusion of the trade deadline. He stayed in contact with executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias. And he kept busy. Hyde didn't know until 4 p.m. that he'd also keep the players on his current roster. "I honestly had no idea what to expect," Hyde said this afternoon. "I talked to Mike early and I just went into the day not even...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

August 01, 2019, 11:08am

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The Orioles begin a new month and a 10-game homestand tonight with Asher Wojciechowski making the start against the Blue Jays. They went 12-12 in July for their first non-losing month since going 17-12 in August 2017. Wojciechowski has allowed five runs with three walks and 23 strikeouts in his last three starts over 19 2/3 innings. He started July 7 in Toronto and surrendered three runs in 4 1/3 innings. In two career starts against the Blue Jays, Wojciechowski has allowed seven runs and eight...

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Orioles get back to non-trade baseball business (updated)

July 31, 2019, 2:00pm

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The trade deadline is dust and Orioles manager Brandon Hyde can get back to talking about his rotation, bullpen, lineup, injuries and anything else that doesn't involve territory occupied by the front office. (I was beginning to feel sorry for him. What is he supposed to say when he isn't the one doing the trading?) Of course, Hyde will be pressed to offer his thoughts on keeping the players on his roster. How he won't have to fill any roles. How certain players can relax. How much he'll...

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Orioles settle on minor league trade at deadline (updated again)

July 31, 2019, 12:15pm

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Of the needs that encompass a rebuilding club, a ninth inning specialist is significantly low on the priority list. So is a middle infielder due to get another raise in arbitration that could push his salary above $5 million. The Orioles tried but were unable today to reach agreement on trades involving Mychal Givens or Jonathan Villar. Executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias is following the Andrew Cashner trade to the Red Sox on July 13 with a deadline deal involving a minor...

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Deadline day has arrived

July 30, 2019, 4:08pm

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The countdown to baseball's trade deadline has gotten serious. Teams have until 4 p.m. to make deals. They're on the clock. Here's a final reminder, since no one wants to be lectured, that executives taking calls on a player isn't news. Executives pushing to move a player or at least showing a willingness is news. No one is going to screen calls and refuse to listen. And this is especially true for the Orioles, who aren't placing an untouchable label on anyone. You don't lose 115 games,...

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Orioles claim JosÃ© RondÃ³n off waivers

July 30, 2019, 10:16am

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The roster moves keep coming from the Orioles, adding another layer of intrigue as the trade deadline approaches. Infielder JosÃ© RondÃ³n has been claimed off waivers from the White Sox. He's expected to join the team Thursday at Camden Yards following the return trip from San Diego and off-day. RondÃ³n, 25, is a career .202/.260/.337 hitter in a combined 105 games with the Padres and White Sox. He was slashing .197/.265/.282 this season in 156 plate appearances. Versatility is the...

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Orioles and Padres lineups (Smith goes on injured list)

July 30, 2019, 9:06am

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Chris Davis makes it back into the Orioles lineup this afternoon as they close out their road trip against the Padres and try for a split of the two-game series. Davis struck out last night as a pinch-hitter and stranded three runners. He's 0-for-13 with 11 strikeouts since July 21. Anthony Santander is in center field and Renato NÃºÃ±ez is playing third base. Jace Peterson is in left field after Dwight Smith Jr. reinjured his left calf muscle last night. The Orioles haven't announced a...

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Orioles set to add Shepherd to staff

July 30, 2019, 5:59am

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The Orioles are prepared to make another roster move later today after pitcher Chandler Shepherd joined them in San Diego last night while they were losing to the Padres 8-1. The corresponding move could involve David Hess, who started last night. Or they could hold onto Hess and keep him in the rotation. Another pitcher could be optioned or the move could involve outfielder Dwight Smith Jr., who aggravated his calf injury last night. Getting a position player to the West Coast for a day game...

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Is Bundy still a trade chip? (Shepherd joining O's)

July 29, 2019, 1:52pm

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Is Bundy still a trade chip? (Shepherd joining O's)

Another day passed without the Orioles making a trade, and they aren't in desperation mode to beat the deadline. They'll continue to make and receive calls, with a handful of players on the roster drawing varying levels of interest. And they'll have an entire offseason to revisit talks and open new lines of communication. Dylan Bundy has been described as one of the trade chips, but I keep hearing that there isn't much of a market for him. I'll also stress again that no one in the media is...

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Orioles lineup vs. Padres

July 29, 2019, 1:39pm

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Chris Davis is on the bench again tonight as the Orioles open a two-game series against the Padres in San Diego. Renato NÃºÃ±ez is playing first base and the Orioles lose their designated hitter in a National League ballpark. Davis has made one start since July 24 and twice has come off the bench in the late innings. Jonathan Villar is the shortstop tonight with Hanser Alberto at second base. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field with Anthony Santander in left. Jace Peterson stays at third...

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Hess recalled to start tonight in San Diego

July 29, 2019, 10:55am

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Hess recalled to start tonight in San Diego

David Hess is getting another chance in the Orioles rotation. For however long it lasts. Hess has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start tonight's series opener against the Padres in San Diego. Reliever Evan Phillips was optioned to create room on the 25-man roster. The Orioles needed someone to replace rookie John Means, who's on the 10-day injured list with a left biceps strain. The decision puts Hess on the mound on short rest. He started Thursday for the Tides and threw 86 pitches...

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Latest on Orioles as trade deadline nears

July 28, 2019, 3:26pm

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The baseball weekend featured multiple trades consummated by teams that aren't based in Baltimore. So what, if anything, is happening with the Orioles? They have two days until they reach the deadline. They're trying to follow up on the Andrew Cashner deal on July 13. And Mychal Givens remains the biggest chip. The Orioles are in talks with multiple clubs regarding Givens, who earned the four-out save Saturday night in Anaheim after allowing a run in the ninth and leaving the bases loaded in...

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Orioles lineup vs. Angels

July 28, 2019, 9:05am

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The Orioles go for the four-game sweep this afternoon as they close out their series against the Angels in Anaheim. Dylan Bundy is making the start. The Orioles have never swept the Angels in four games in California. The last three-game sweep was 2010. The team's last sweep of any kind was Aug. 27-29, 2018 against the Blue Jays. The last road sweep came on June 5-6, 2018 against the Mets at Citi Field. The last four-game sweep was July 17-20, 2017 against the Rangers at Camden Yards. The last...

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Wondering about Monday's starter (and Aberdeen leftovers)

July 27, 2019, 7:29pm

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Wondering about Monday's starter (and Aberdeen leftovers)

While the Orioles downplay John Means' second stop on the injured list, this time with a left biceps strain, they need to find a starter to take his next turn. Means is expected to miss only one start, but who's making it? Someone has to take the mound Monday night in San Diego, and manager Brandon Hyde isn't ready to announce his choice. Probably because he doesn't know yet what it is. Gabriel Ynoa is an option if he's fresh. He worked 1 2/3 innings Wednesday in Arizona and three innings...

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Rutschman already fitting in with IronBirds (updated with quotes)

July 27, 2019, 2:45pm

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Rutschman already fitting in with IronBirds (updated with quotes)

Adley Rutschman just wanted to blend. The first overall pick in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft just wanted to be one of the guys inside the Aberdeen IronBirds clubhouse and while on the field for batting practice prior to his first game with the Orioles' short-season Single-A affiliate. He's going to keep trying. No matter how hard. Rutschman walked past a team store at Ripken Stadium with his IronBirds jersey hanging in front of the window. Couldn't miss it. He was assigned No. 35, which...

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Broxton update and Orioles lineup in Anaheim

July 27, 2019, 1:08pm

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The Orioles won't be keeping center fielder Keon Broxton in the organization after designating him for assignment last weekend. Broxton has been claimed off waivers by the Mariners, allowing him to stay in the majors. Broxton is out of minor league options and would have needed to clear waivers and be outrighted. Acquired from the Mets on May 22 for international signing bonus slots, Broxton added value with his defense in center but slashed .204/.261/.350 (21-for-103) with three doubles, four...

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Talking about Rutschman, Karns, Wilkerson and Ortiz

July 26, 2019, 6:26pm

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Talking about Rutschman, Karns, Wilkerson and Ortiz

The day has arrived. And so has Adley Rutschman. The first overall pick in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft has ditched the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and is moving up one level to short-season Single-A Aberdeen. Florida couldn't hold the kid. Time to get him in Maryland. Rutschman would have reported a day earlier, but only for batting practice, if not for Thursday's rainout. The Orioles wanted him to catch in one more game, which he did yesterday. Because he was behind the plate,...