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Orioles open second half with 16-4 loss

July 12, 2019, 5:56pm

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The All-Star break enabled the Orioles to enter tonight's game with a rested bullpen. They reached a point where it appeared that they might need every reliever - and at least one position player. Dylan Bundy lasted only one inning and allowed a season-high seven runs and every Rays batter collected a hit by the second in a 16-4 victory over the Orioles before an announced crowd of 22,422 at Camden Yards. Eleven batters came to the plate in the first, with the Rays squeezing 37 pitches out of...

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Means on his All-Star experience: "It was a blast" (O's down 16-2)

July 12, 2019, 2:01pm

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Means on his All-Star experience: "It was a blast" (O's down 16-2)

John Means wasn't surprised that he didn't pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game, the lone Orioles representative unable to get back on the field until the final out of the American League's 4-3 win. He knew how his night would play out. AL manager Alex Cora kept Means in the loop as well as the bullpen. "I knew before the game I was extra innings," Means said earlier today. "He brought me in and was like, 'I've got to plan out 15 innings. I know you're a starter, you can go longer, so...

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Brooks is the opener for Game 1 (and other notes)

July 12, 2019, 12:53pm

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Brooks is the opener for Game 1 (and other notes)

Aaron Brooks is in uniform tonight for the Orioles but he won't be in the bullpen. Brooks is tabbed to serve as the opener Saturday in Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Rays at Camden Yards. Gabriel Ynoa could back him up, with Brooks needing to be stretched out before he can be viewed as a starter. "He hasn't thrown in a while and hasn't started in a while," said manager Brandon Hyde. "We see him possibly joining the rotation at some point. Kind of see how it goes. "We want to get...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

July 12, 2019, 11:07am

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The Orioles open the second half tonight with Anthony Santander in center field. Chance Sisco is batting cleanup to begin a four-game series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Jonathan Villar is the shortstop and Hanser Alberto is playing second base. Chris Davis is batting seventh. He's 6-for-12 this month with a double and two home runs and his .189 average is its highest since reaching .191 on May 17. He's 10-for-26 since June 19. For the Orioles Jonathan Villar SS Dwight Smith Jr. LF Trey...

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Mullins moves down to Double-A Bowie (and other notes)

July 11, 2019, 2:32pm

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Mullins moves down to Double-A Bowie (and other notes)

The Orioles' center fielder on opening day has moved down to Double-A Bowie. Cedric Mullins has been transferred to the Baysox after batting .205/.272/.306 in 66 games with Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles optioned him after he started the season with only six hits in 64 at-bats. Mullins, 24, broke camp with the Orioles despite going 8-for-53 in exhibition games and he's never been able to heat up at the plate. He's leading off tonight and playing center field in Akron. The Tides made a series...

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Brooks latest to enter Orioles bullpen

July 11, 2019, 11:22am

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The 2019 season starts up again tonight with the Orioles inserting Aaron Brooks into their bullpen as the latest adjustment to a unit that's trying to gain more consistency in the second half. The Orioles are carrying a four-man bench and seven relievers - Brooks, Mychal Givens, Richard Bleier, Paul Fry, Miguel Castro, Jimmy Yacabonis and Shawn Armstrong. But two open dates on the schedule next week, countering Saturday's doubleheader, could allow for some creativity from manager Brandon...

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Questions and curiosities about the Orioles' second half

July 10, 2019, 10:34am

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The Orioles open the second half of their season Friday night against the Rays and host two more teams, the Nationals for two games and the Red Sox for three, before going back out to the West Coast. (Quick, when is the last time they've played consecutive series of four, two and three games? Someone contact STATS or the other Elias.) There are some lingering questions and curiosities hanging over the team, including whether it finishes again with the worst record in baseball and gets the...

Brooks added to roster (and other notes)

July 09, 2019, 2:42pm

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Brooks added to roster (and other notes)

The Orioles completed their pending roster move today by adding right-hander Aaron Brooks to the 25-man roster. Brooks will wear No. 38 and he's set to become the 47th player used by the Orioles this season. Reliever Josh Lucas was designated for assignment Saturday to make room for Brooks on the 40-man roster. Lucas cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, news also announced today by the Orioles. So much for a break. Brooks was a waiver claim Saturday from the...

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Hyde looking back and ahead

July 09, 2019, 11:51am

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The All-Star Game is over and baseball's idle time stretches to Friday night, when the Orioles host a four-game series against the Rays. They have a doubleheader on Saturday. The 2019 season isn't about wins and losses, but it's still a hard sell for the manager, his coaching staff and his players. They understand the plan and support the direction, but they aren't going to lay down. The Orioles aren't running away with the first overall pick in next year's draft. They own the worst...

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Manto means much to Orioles

July 08, 2019, 3:53pm

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Trey Mancini would have spent a portion of the All-Star Game media session this week tallying how many people he had to thank for assisting in his climb to established major league hitter. So many of them, whether within his own family or the baseball community. Though he's home for the break, he's still able to express his gratitude without making the trip to Progressive Field in Cleveland. And I've found that he isn't alone in his appreciation of Orioles minor league hitting coordinator...

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This, that and the other

July 07, 2019, 3:33pm

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The Orioles close out the first half with an open spot on their 25-man roster that's going to be filled by new pitcher Aaron Brooks. David Hess was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk yesterday without appearing in a game. Sort of like Josh Lucas, except he was designated for assignment over the weekend to make room for Brooks on the 40-man roster. Brooks' role with the Orioles hasn't been defined. The rotation coming out of the break includes Dylan Bundy on Friday against the Rays at Camden Yards,...

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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

July 07, 2019, 7:20am

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The Orioles will close out the first half of the season by attempting to complete a three-game sweep in Toronto. Anthony Santander is in left field and Stevie Wilkerson is in center. Chance Sisco is batting cleanup again. Chris Davis moves up to sixth in the order. Asher Wojciechowski makes his second start with the Orioles. For the Orioles Jonathan Villar SS Anthony Santander LF Trey Mancini RF Chance Sisco C Renato NÃºÃ±ez DH Chris Davis 1B Hanser Alberto 2B Rio Ruiz 3B Stevie Wilkerson...

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More on Mancini missing All-Star Game (plus a few notes)

July 06, 2019, 12:30pm

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More on Mancini missing All-Star Game (plus a few notes)

The Orioles have reached the end of their first-half schedule, with today's series finale in Toronto followed by an All-Star break that provides rest for everyone except left-hander John Means. Trey Mancini hasn't been added to the American League team as a reserve. Baseball is sustaining the snub. Let's be clear that Means is a deserving representative. There shouldn't be outrage at his inclusion, though it came as a bit of a surprise given his innings count prior to the selection and the...

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Orioles claim Brooks off waivers from Athletics

July 06, 2019, 11:03am

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The Orioles have claimed right-hander Aaron Brooks off waivers from the Athletics in the latest pitching-related move from the club today. Reliever Josh Lucas, optioned to Triple-A Norfolk last night, has been designated for assignment to create room for Brooks on the 40-man roster. Brooks was 2-3 with a 5.01 ERA and 1.252 WHIP in 15 games this year, including six starts, and he could become an option for the rotation. He allowed 28 earned runs (29 total) and 49 hits in 50 1/3 innings with 14...

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Orioles lineup vs. Jays (Ynoa scratched for Sunday)

July 06, 2019, 8:19am

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Today's matchup with the Blue Jays starting a left-hander is keeping Chris Davis out of the lineup. Trey Mancini is playing first base and Anthony Santander is in right field. Steve Wilkerson is in left instead of Dwight Smith Jr. Hanser Alberto is leading off and playing third base. Davis had an RBI single and two-run homer last night for his first multi-RBI game since May 10. He's 8-for-23 with two home runs in his last seven games. Both home runs have been hit to left field. Davis' .182...

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Orioles recall David Hess

July 06, 2019, 6:10am

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The latest shuffling in the Orioles bullpen has slid David Hess back to the majors. The Orioles recalled Hess from Triple-A Norfolk this morning. He replaced Josh Lucas, who was optioned after last night's 4-1 win in Toronto. Manager Brandon Hyde will explain to the media at Rogers Centre how he envisions using Hess, but it's likely to be in long relief and other in-game spots, rather than in the rotation. Hess was moved to the bullpen and then optioned to Norfolk on June 16. He kept pitching...

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Will Cashner continue with Orioles?

July 05, 2019, 7:41pm

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Andrew Cashner is making his final start today before the All-Star break and it's interesting to consider whether there's another countdown to his last days with the Orioles. Not the last guaranteed year on his contract. His status as trade chip, perhaps the biggest on the club. Trey Mancini would rank first if we could determine his availability. The Orioles certainly would move Cashner, though creating another hole in the rotation might turn some stomachs queasy. Who's deserving of the...

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Santander gets the start in center field for Orioles

July 05, 2019, 11:19am

Anthony Santander is making his first start in center field tonight as the Orioles play the Blue Jays in Toronto. Santander's experience in center consists of one inning in the Venezuelan Winter League and two with the Orioles this season. Keon Broxton is on the bench. He's struck out 46 times in 93 at-bats. Chris Davis is playing first base and batting seventh, one spot below Santander. Chance Sisco is batting cleanup. Richie Martin is the shortstop. Davis is 6-for-19 with a home run in his...

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Bundy agreeable to adjustment in rotation

July 04, 2019, 9:21am

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Bundy agreeable to adjustment in rotation

Dylan Bundy didn't ask for the rest. He had it thrust upon him. And he's fine with it. Bundy was supposed to start Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla., but his spot suddenly became marked as TBD, leading to media speculation that he was hurt. And leading to some fan speculation that he was traded. Manager Brandon Hyde offered an explanation later that already had been communicated to Bundy. The lines are always open. Working backward in a sense to set up the rotation and seeking the most...

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Closer look at Orioles' roster usage

July 03, 2019, 8:16pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles made it through last night's game without calling upon a 47th different player. They managed to get by with the current group, covering nine innings and heading to Toronto for the final series before the All-Star break. Are 46 players a lot over the course of a season? How about in the first half? Spoiler alert: The first-half number is a club record. So, yes, it's a lot. Consider that the Orioles' record for a season is 56, set last year as they began to...