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Lucas provides update on injured shoulder

June 16, 2019, 7:19am

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Lucas provides update on injured shoulder

Reliever Josh Lucas sat at his locker this morning with an ice pack wrapped on his right shoulder. He's on the 10-day injured list, but optimistic about his ability to return as soon as he's eligible. An MRI confirmed a strain in the shoulder, but no structural damage. Lucas said he felt some tightness while warming up prior to the ninth inning of Thursday night's outing against the Blue Jays. The bullpen was taxed and Lucas pushed through his third inning of work, totaling a career-high 63...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

June 16, 2019, 5:58am

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First baseman Chris Davis is in today's lineup against Red Sox left-hander Brian Johnson. The Orioles also will have Keon Broxton in center field, Anthony Santander in left and Pedro Severino behind the plate. A lineup heavy in right-handed hitters also includes Rule 5 shortstop Richie Martin and third baseman Hanser Alberto. Rookie left-hander John Means has faced the Red Sox twice this season and allowed two runs over 12 innings. J.D. Martinez is 2-for-5 with a double and home run against...

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More on Orioles rotation and Straily's struggles

June 16, 2019, 4:22am

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The sidebar on yesterday's news about Josh Rogers' insertion in the rotation is how Gabriel Ynoa is staying in it. It speaks of the building trust in Ynoa, who's made four starts, and the limited alternatives as the Orioles seek ways to improve their depth in the high minors. They'll keep a close eye on Tom Eshelman, who made his debut with Triple-A Norfolk last week and allowed only one earned run in seven innings. Hyde expressed his satisfaction yesterday in his top four, which includes...

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Bundy unable to maintain roll in 7-2 loss (with quotes)

June 15, 2019, 3:27pm

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Bundy unable to maintain roll in 7-2 loss (with quotes)

Dylan Bundy had his share of weird today and the game aged only two innings. He stumbled while warming up before his first pitch and held onto the ball, whether due to loose footing or the plate umpire moving toward catcher Pedro Severino. He stood helplessly, arms spread out, as outfielders Keon Broxton and Anthony Santander chatted in right-center and Andrew Benintendi tagged up and moved to second base. Jackie Bradley Jr. broke for second and didn't draw a throw or an infielder, an easy...

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Rogers provides relief before rotation return (O's down 4-2)

June 15, 2019, 11:00am

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Rogers provides relief before rotation return (O's down 4-2)

A relief outing that stretches over 4 1/3 innings and requires 82 pitches has been known to punch a ticket back to the minors. Left-hander Josh Rogers wondered if he'd be packing his bags again, saving the bullpen last night leading to his removal from it. Rogers is, indeed, coming out of the Orioles bullpen, but only to join the rotation and make Wednesday night's start in Oakland. Manager Brandon Hyde informed Rogers of his decision earlier today. The media didn't find out until...

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Rogers returns to rotation while Hess moves to 'pen

June 15, 2019, 10:06am

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Rogers returns to rotation while Hess moves to 'pen

The Orioles are moving David Hess to the bullpen in the latest rotation makeover of the season. Left-hander Josh Rogers, recalled yesterday from Triple-A Norfolk, will start Wednesday night in Oakland. Hess is available in relief today and will remain in that role for an undermined length of time. Manager Brandon Hyde informed Hess yesterday of the switch and decided on Rogers as the replacement after the rookie allowed two runs last night in 4 1/3 innings in a 13-2 loss to the Red Sox. Hess is...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

June 15, 2019, 8:05am

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Hanser Alberto is back in the Orioles lineup and in the leadoff spot today after leaving last night's game with an illness. Trey Mancini is playing first base, Anthony Santander is in right field and Stevie Wilkerson is in left. Chris Davis sits against Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale. Pedro Severino moves up to third in the order. He continues to rake against lefties. Keon Broxton is in center field and Richie Martin is the shortstop. For the Orioles Hanser Alberto 3B Trey Mancini 1B Pedro...

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Orioles recall Jimmy Yacabonis

June 15, 2019, 7:28am

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The shuttle has dropped off Jimmy Yacabonis at Camden Yards. Yacabonis is making his latest return to the Orioles, who recalled him this morning from Triple-A Norfolk. He replaces Luis Ortiz, who was optioned following last night's 13-2 loss to the Red Sox. The bullpen is holding eight relievers, though Josh Rogers won't be available for a while after throwing 82 pitches last night in 4 1/3 innings. Yacabonis is available this afternoon after working only two-thirds of an inning Thursday. He...

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Hyde unable to give relievers defined roles

June 14, 2019, 7:29pm

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Hyde unable to give relievers defined roles

I'm not sure if there's a media member alive covering baseball who doesn't want the answer. We have to know specific bullpen roles. Who's the closer, primary set-up man, lefty specialist, middle reliever and long man? The emergency catcher also is a common curiosity, but let's stick to the bullpen for the sake of this morning's discussion. (Manager Brandon Hyde hasn't revealed the identity of the emergency catcher, but Stevie Wilkerson is back on the roster and he got in some work behind...

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Orioles stay on wrong side of lopsided score in 13-2 loss (Ortiz optioned)

June 14, 2019, 6:33pm

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Luis Ortiz was given orders to attack. Don't nibble or the Red Sox will devour you. Work quickly, throw strikes, stay aggressive. A high pitch count and short outing would be frowned upon on a club scrambling late last night to find a starter and freshen up the bullpen. Do anything to avoid it. Pitching coach Doug Brocail visited Ortiz by the third inning, which included a bases-loaded jam and prolonged at-bat by Brock Holt, who homered earlier in the game. Holt struck out looking at a slider...

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Trumbo unsure of return after latest setback (O's down 13-1)

June 14, 2019, 2:00pm

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Trumbo unsure of return after latest setback (O's down 13-1)

Mark Trumbo is trying to stay optimistic that he's going to play for the Orioles in 2019. That his major league career won't end after September knee surgery. He might know more about his future in the next few weeks. Trumbo received a platelet-rich plasma injection in the right knee yesterday and has been shut down again after eight rehab games. He's left Triple-A Norfolk and slipped into a wait-and-see mode, hopeful that he can begin a new assignment and eventually join the Orioles for...

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Orioles recall Rogers and put Lucas on IL

June 14, 2019, 1:14pm

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The Orioles needed more coverage for their bullpen tonight and recalled left-hander Josh Rogers from Triple-A Norfolk. Reliever Josh Lucas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. Lucas handled the last three innings last night and threw 63 pitches. A fresh arm was necessary following last night's 12-3 loss to the Blue Jays. "Last night hurt us in a lot of ways," said manager Brandon Hyde. "We're obviously really short today, so it was a scramble in the office...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

June 14, 2019, 11:07am

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Chris Davis is starting at first base tonight and catcher Pedro Severino is batting cleanup as the Orioles open a three-game series against the Red Sox. Severino is slashing .348/.404/.717 against left-handers and the Red Sox are sending Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound. Renato NÃºÃ±ez moves up to third in the order. Anthony Santander is batting fifth and playing left field. Keon Broxton is in center field and batting eighth ahead of Richie Martin. Luis Ortiz, recalled to make tonight's...

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Orioles recall Ortiz to make tonight's start

June 14, 2019, 10:14am

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The Orioles are giving tonight's start to right-hander Luis Ortiz, who's been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to face the Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series at Camden Yards. Reliever Evan Phillips has been optioned to Norfolk in the corresponding roster move. Phillips, who was recalled Saturday, worked two-thirds of an inning last night and surrendered one run and three hits in a 12-3 loss to the Blue Jays. He also allowed an inherited runner to score and has a 7.71 ERA. Ortiz is...

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Mancini: "I want to play here for a long time"

June 13, 2019, 7:53pm

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Mancini: "I want to play here for a long time"

Trey Mancini understands both sides of the issue and he resides directly in the center of it. The Orioles should make a long-term commitment to their best player and build around him. Or they should consider any trade proposals because they'd be selling high and the return could aid a process that isn't happening overnight. "They can take several courses of action," Mancini said yesterday while standing at his locker before batting practice. "I know they're going to do whatever they...

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Pitching falls apart for Orioles in 12-3 loss (updated)

June 13, 2019, 7:00pm

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The Orioles begin to feel better about their rotation and bullpen and inevitably are thrown a curve. They're caught looking at another predicament. They won't get Alex Cobb back in the mix because he's set to undergo season-ending hip surgery this week. Andrew Cashner has been scratched from Friday night's series opener against the Red Sox due to a blister on his right middle finger. Five straight quality starts on the last road trip, as well as the good vibes attached to them, won't carry...

Trumbo gets injection (Cashner scratched, O's down 12-3)

June 13, 2019, 1:12pm

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Trumbo gets injection (Cashner scratched, O's down 12-3)

Mark Trumbo's latest attempt to come back from knee surgery hit another snag. Trumbo reported soreness in the knee yesterday and received a platelet-rich plasma injection today in Baltimore. He left Triple-A Norfolk and has rejoined his teammates at Camden Yards. Coming off the 60-day injured list no longer is an option this weekend. The injury rehab assignment ends Sunday, but Trumbo will be shut down for at least a week. "Yesterday afternoon he had some soreness in his knee, so we got a PRP...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

June 13, 2019, 10:49am

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Chris Davis is in the Orioles lineup tonight for only the second time in the last five games, again batting eighth while the club tries to win its first series since April 22-24. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field and Chance Sisco is catching and batting fourth, as he's done in two other games. Sisco is batting .429 (9-for-21) in nine career games against the Blue Jays. Trey Mancini is a career .316 (49-for-155) hitter against the Jays. He's in right field tonight. Hanser Alberto is on the...

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Wondering about Santander's staying power

June 12, 2019, 7:53pm

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Wondering about Santander's staying power

If you're willing to venture outside of the draft talk and who's a trade chip or candidate for an extension, one of the more interesting storylines that's developing with the Orioles involves their prospects and which ones are deemed ready for extended auditions with the club and which are viewed as needing more time in the minors. In the case of Anthony Santander, the Orioles could shift their thinking and keep him around, though it's only the second week of June. Santander was cut in...

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Hess can't repeat success vs. Jays in 8-6 loss (with quotes)

June 12, 2019, 7:13pm

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Hess can't repeat success vs. Jays in 8-6 loss (with quotes)

David Hess tossed a nine-inning no-hitter against the Blue Jays. He just did it over two starts separated by two months. Hess attached 2 2/3 hitless innings tonight to 6 1/3 back on April 1 that sparked fan outrage over his removal, which was done based on pitch count and the early portion of the schedule. He served up Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s single with two outs in the third to block another flirtation with history. Scoring against Hess remained an issue for the Jays until the fifth. When...