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Orioles lineup vs. Giants

May 31, 2019, 11:05am

Orioles

The Orioles lineup tonight again includes DJ Stewart in right field against a left-hander as the Giants come to town for a three-game series. Hanser Alberto is leading off again, Trey Mancini stays at first base and Pedro Severino is catching. Richie Martin is the shortstop. Andrew Cashner is 3-7 with a 4.81 ERA and 1.455 WHIP in 18 career games (11 starts) against the Giants. Buster Posey is 12-for-31 (.387) with two doubles, two home runs, three walks and no strikeouts against Cashner in his...

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Better bullpen needed to begin beating teams

May 30, 2019, 12:19pm

Orioles

Better bullpen needed to begin beating teams

A rested bullpen didn't provide a solution for Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, who failed again Wednesday night to unearth a late-inning combination that could protect the slimmest of leads. Hyde used only three relievers over the previous two games. Dan Straily ate four innings Monday after following starter Gabriel Ynoa, and Dylan Bundy worked through the seventh the following night. Two ways for a club to avoid taxing its 'pen. So what did Hyde get for it? Another blown save on Wednesday,...

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This, that and the other

May 29, 2019, 6:38pm

Orioles

The Orioles have reached their first non-weather-related day off since May 9. They had back-to-back postponements in the Bronx but still reported to the ballpark and waited for the inevitable announcement. At least the second one came much quicker, with an ominous forecast sending everyone back to the hotel. Twenty games in a row were stretched across the schedule before today's breather. "Needed," said manager Brandon Hyde. "I think everybody's looking forward to it. It's been quite a...

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Givens, Kline yield late home runs in 4-2 loss (updated)

May 29, 2019, 5:41pm

Orioles

Givens, Kline yield late home runs in 4-2 loss (updated)

Orioles left-hander John Means must hear the All-Star talk and wonder if he's restricted to endorsing a candidate rather than being seen as one. Means set a career high tonight with seven strikeouts while holding the Tigers to one run and three hits in six innings. He mixed his pitches, he showed the usual composure. And he did his part to lead the Orioles to a rare series win. You can lead a team there, but the bullpen has to ensure that it happens. Keon Broxton hit his first home run at...

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Davis provides update on hip injury (plus other notes, tied 2-2)

May 29, 2019, 1:19pm

Orioles

Davis provides update on hip injury (plus other notes, tied 2-2)

Chris Davis said earlier today that his left hip is feeling better and he should be able to play when he's eligible to return from the 10-day injured list. The Orioles put Davis on the IL retroactive to Saturday with left hip inflammation. He doesn't anticipate needing a rehab assignment in the minors, though he hasn't received an at-bat since going 0-for-3 Thursday with three strikeouts and a walk. "I feel pretty good," Davis said. "I'm actually about to start moving around and doing...

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Orioles and Tigers lineups

May 29, 2019, 11:06am

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DJ Stewart stays in right field and bats seventh tonight as the Orioles try to win their series against the Tigers. Dwight Smith Jr. is in left field and batting fifth, followed by Keon Broxton. Hanser Alberto continues to lead off and Trey Mancini is playing first base in Chris Davis' absence. Austin Wynns is behind the plate tonight. Alberto is batting .414 (24-for-58) against left-handed pitching, the highest average in the majors. He's hitting .391 (9-for-23) with three doubles, one home...

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Mancini on the "tremendous honor" he's trying to ignore

May 28, 2019, 6:58pm

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Mancini on the "tremendous honor" he's trying to ignore

Voting is underway for the 2019 All-Star Game that's slated for July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, and outfielder Trey Mancini appears to be a virtual lock to represent the Orioles, a perception that he tunes out like hostile crowd noise. There isn't a more obvious choice than Mancini, who impresses with his average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, power and run production. It's hard to pick apart any aspect of his offensive game when lined up against his teammates. So, it's...

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Stewart's three hits a highlight for Orioles in 3-0 loss (with quotes)

May 28, 2019, 6:07pm

Orioles

The reception for DJ Stewart tonight in his first at-bat of the season didn't force the young outfielder to choke back tears. Polite applause accompanied him to the plate. Nothing that would cause a player to step out of the box and gather himself. Stewart was recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A Norfolk, a popular move judging by the reaction on social media, if not in the stands. But the cheering increased in volume as he grounded a single into right field in the second inning and again...

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Hyde on Stewart, Givens and driving the Mancini bus (O's down 3-0)

May 28, 2019, 1:08pm

Orioles

Hyde on Stewart, Givens and driving the Mancini bus (O's down 3-0)

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde intends to give DJ Stewart an extended look after the Orioles called up the outfielder earlier today from Triple-A Norfolk. Stewart is starting tonight in right field and also will move over to left, "and we'll see how it goes," Hyde said. "This is a position player who's going to get a lot of everyday at-bats. I think DJ is a part of the future and I think DJ is somebody who's going to swing the bat well. I just don't want to put too much pressure on him....

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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

May 28, 2019, 10:39am

Orioles

DJ Stewart is playing right field and batting sixth against Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd on the day that the Orioles recalled him from Triple-A Norfolk. Stewart was 16-for-40 (.400) with five doubles, three home runs, 16 RBIs and 13 walks against International League left-handers this season. Trey Mancini is starting at first base again. Stevie Wilkerson is in left field. Hanser Alberto continues to lead off for the Orioles. He's 8-for-19 with three doubles, a home run and four RBIs atop...

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Orioles recall DJ Stewart

May 28, 2019, 9:19am

Orioles

The Orioles have found a spot for outfielder DJ Stewart, rewarding him for an extended hot stretch at the plate by recalling him today from Triple-A Norfolk. Stewart, 25, replaces reliever Evan Phillips, who was optioned yesterday following a 5-3 win over the Tigers. Stewart was batting .316/.425/.586 with 13 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 35 RBIs in 43 games. He slashed .456/.512/.882 in 19 games this month, with 10 doubles, two triples, five home runs and 27 RBIs. Today could mark...

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Stacking up the Orioles' trade chips and where Givens fits

May 27, 2019, 2:43pm

Orioles

With each failed outing by Orioles reliever Mychal Givens, fan reaction tends to be divided in equal parts frustration over a bungled lead and the loss in value of one of the club's largest trade chips. Is Givens really hurting the front office's ability to negotiate a deal, if that's what it wants to do? Givens just turned 29 and is under team control until he reaches free agency in 2022. He's averaging 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings, just a hair under his career high of 11.6 in 2016,...

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Orioles and Tigers lineups

May 27, 2019, 5:26am

Orioles

Gabriel Ynoa makes his first start in two years today as the Orioles begin their three-game series against the Tigers at Camden Yards. This could turn into a bullpen game with Ynoa unlikely to work into the later innings. Dan Straily is available in relief and could back him up now that they've switched roles. Ynoa has never faced the Tigers or anyone on the current roster. Trey Mancini starts at first base today. Hanser Alberto is back in the leadoff slot and playing third. Stevie Wilkerson...

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Is DJ Stewart's time approaching?

May 26, 2019, 6:45pm

Orioles

DENVER - Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias mentioned last week that Triple-A Norfolk outfielder DJ Stewart was on the club's radar, based on the first-round pick's scorching bat. However, he included the complication of trying to fit Stewart on the roster as a corner outfielder. The Orioles have a wealth of them. Putting first baseman Chris Davis on the injured list with left hip inflammation could open the door for Stewart, who's already on the 40-man roster...

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Hyde, Givens and Hess talk about Orioles' 8-7 loss

May 26, 2019, 3:50pm

Orioles

DENVER - The situations line up properly. The matchups unfold as Orioles manager Brandon Hyde envisions them. And then chaos ensues and he's left to wonder again about the composition of his pitching staff and praise a team for resiliency that's tested to the limit. The Orioles came within two outs of a rare series win, but the feel-good comeback was followed again by a violent gut punch. A bases-loaded walk from struggling closer Mychal Givens ties the game in the bottom of the ninth inning...

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Davis might be headed to injured list (Davis on IL, O's lose 8-7)

May 26, 2019, 9:51am

Orioles

Davis might be headed to injured list (Davis on IL, O's lose 8-7)

DENVER - The Orioles are prepared to make a roster move today involving first baseman Chris Davis. Manager Brandon Hyde said Davis has been bothered by hip soreness. Davis was examined last night and unavailable for a 9-6 win over the Rockies, which included Rio Ruiz playing first base in the ninth inning. Davis wasn't in the dugout or inside the clubhouse after the game. Hyde finished his session with the media this morning and headed inside to check on Davis before making a...

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Orioles and Rockies lineups

May 26, 2019, 8:24am

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DENVER - Keon Broxton moves down to seventh in the order today as the Orioles close out their series against the Rockies and return home. Austin Wynns is catching. Renato NÃºÃ±ez remains at first base with Chris Davis on the bench. David Hess comes into Coors Field today leading the majors in home runs allowed with 17. Daniel Murphy and Mark Reynolds are 0-for-2 against them. They're the only Colorado batters to face him. The Orioles matched last year's season high with 17 hits last...

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Evan Phillips joins Orioles

May 26, 2019, 7:26am

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DENVER - The Orioles have brought reliever Evan Phillips to Coors Field this morning, setting up a bullpen move that manager Brandon Hyde hinted at yesterday. The club stuck with its current group in last night's 9-6 win over the Rockies, but Hyde said earlier that a change could come in the next day or two. Hyde used only two relievers last night, covering the last four innings with Miguel Castro and Josh Lucas. Lucas tossed three scoreless innings for his first major league save. Phillips...

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Hyde making adjustments to bullpen approach

May 25, 2019, 9:20pm

Orioles

Hyde making adjustments to bullpen approach

DENVER - The excessive bullpen usage by the Orioles in two months can be blamed on starters who don't get through the middle innings. On relievers who run up pitch counts and need to be bailed out. On game situations that prompt manager Brandon Hyde to pick up the phone. Hyde has indicated that he's going to be more inclined to lay off certain guys and not allow the score to dictate his moves. It's a long season. He's slipping into more of a protective mode, though he's always preached the...

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Orioles bullpen covers last four innings in 9-6 win (with quotes)

May 25, 2019, 8:24pm

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DENVER - As the Orioles made the final out tonight in the top of the first inning and players jogged onto the field, the eight relievers vacated the dugout and began the long walk to the bullpen in center field. Outfielder Keon Broxton fist-bumped each one, a friendly gesture rather than the taking of relief inventory. A casual observer could be forgiven for thinking that players are checking on who's available to pitch. Who's running on fumes. Who could use an Uber. Pity the rookie toting...