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Elias on Rutschman, rebuilds and reunions (tied 3-3)

June 07, 2019, 3:36pm

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Elias on Rutschman, rebuilds and reunions (tied 3-3)

HOUSTON - Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias anticipates that the club can begin announcing draft-pick signings next week, and he remains convinced that the process with catcher Adley Rutschman, the first-overall selection out of Oregon State University, will be a smooth one. The July 12 deadline shouldn't trip up the Orioles. "We've got a big effort on our hands now getting all these guys signed," Hyde said earlier today. "I'm working on that. Brad Ciolek,...

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Santander on his latest opportunity with the Orioles

June 07, 2019, 1:49pm

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HOUSTON - Dwight Smith Jr. has joined the Orioles in Houston, allowing the medical staff to check on him again before he dressed and headed out of Minute Maid Park this afternoon. Smith isn't available to the media because he's under concussion protocol. In his place is outfielder Anthony Santander, who's starting tonight in right field after the Orioles recalled him from Triple-A Norfolk. "I feel good," Santander said via interpreter RamÃ³n AlarcÃ³n. "Very thankful to the team for...

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Orioles lineup vs. Astros

June 07, 2019, 12:37pm

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HOUSTON - Anthony Santander is back with the Orioles and playing right field tonight for the series opener at Minute Maid Park. Santander is batting second and catcher Chance Sisco is hitting cleanup. Trey Mancini remains the designated hitter and Chris Davis returns to first base. Mancini is 38-for-108 (.352) in 28 road games. Six of his 13 home runs have come in the first inning. Gabriel Ynoa hadn't faced the Astros until tonight. Gerrit Cole's 116 strikeouts lead the American League and...

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Orioles recall Anthony Santander

June 07, 2019, 10:09am

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HOUSTON - Needing an outfielder today to replace Dwight Smith Jr., the Orioles have recalled Anthony Santander from Triple-A Norfolk as they begin a three-game series against the Astros. Smith has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list after crashing into the left field fence last night at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. He didn't fly with the team following a 4-3 loss to the Rangers. The Orioles also had Smith undergo X-rays on his shoulder, but today's transaction only...

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What it means for Means to be considered for All-Star Game

June 06, 2019, 7:48pm

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What it means for Means to be considered for All-Star Game

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles are urging fans to cast votes for Trey Mancini and get him into next month's All-Star Game in Cleveland. Ideas on how to promote him are percolating and he's the logical team representative based on his impressive first-half statistics and the limited alternatives on a team that began last night tied with the Royals for the worst record in baseball. Mancini hit his 13th home run in the top of the first inning, a sore left foot still able to carry him around the...

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Smith latest injured Orioles player in 4-3 loss (updated)

June 06, 2019, 6:49pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - The 62nd game of the season produced the 62nd different lineup posted by Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Hyde isn't trying to earn points for creativity. He's searching for a winning combination. He's playing matchups. And he's making concessions again tonight for a rash of injuries. A three-man bench hasn't limited the ways that Hyde maneuvers personnel. Nor has one healthy reserve. Chris Davis made his first start in right field since 2016. Stevie Wilkerson batted...

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Orioles lineup reflects injuries and IL move (O's down 4-3)

June 06, 2019, 3:17pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles made their roster move official this evening by placing outfielder DJ Stewart on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right ankle and recalling super-utility player Stevie Wilkerson from Triple-A Norfolk. Wilkerson is in the lineup in center field and Keon Broxton is the only healthy reserve. The Orioles optioned Wilkerson after Sunday afternoon's game. He's on the 40-man roster and versatile, two qualities that make him an appealing option for the...

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Stewart headed to injured list

June 06, 2019, 2:44pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles are placing outfielder DJ Stewart on the 10-day injured list pending doctor approval, which is expected to come shortly. Stevie Wilkerson reported to Globe Life Park as the corresponding roster move. He's allowed to return prior to the minimum 10-day requirement because he's replacing an injured player. Stewart sprained his right ankle last night while chasing a fly ball in foul territory in right field. Hanser Alberto slid into him to avoid a collision and...

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About last night ...

June 05, 2019, 9:26pm

Orioles

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles apparently will try to perform a neat trick and play tonight's game without a healthy reserve. The three-man bench was emptied last night after catcher Pedro Severino left the game with a bruised head and no concussion symptoms, second baseman Jonathan Villar with a sore right thumb and outfielder DJ Stewart with a sore right ankle after rolling it while in pursuit of a fly ball. Manager Brandon Hyde said all three players should be able to avoid going on the...

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Orioles lose three players in 2-1 12-inning loss (updated)

June 05, 2019, 8:29pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - One night after taking a four-run lead in the first inning, the Orioles got stuck in reverse. They stranded two runners in the top of the first, fell behind and lost catcher Pedro Severino to a foul ball off the mask. The catcher who hit three home runs last night. Second baseman Jonathan Villar exited in the fifth inning with soreness in his right thumb and right fielder DJ Stewart sprained his right ankle in the sixth after a collision with Hanser Alberto while chasing a...

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Cashner pushed back to Saturday (and other notes, tied 1-1)

June 05, 2019, 3:07pm

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Cashner pushed back to Saturday (and other notes, tied 1-1)

ARLINGTON, Texas - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is making an adjustment to his rotation that allows extra rest for veteran right-hander Andrew Cashner. Cashner was supposed to start Thursday night to close out the series against the Rangers, but he's pushed back to Saturday afternoon in Houston. David Hess starts Thursday and Gabriel Ynoa takes the mound Friday night to open the series against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Hyde explained his reasoning for the switch during the daily media...

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Givens on last night's save and the pitch that eluded Severino

June 05, 2019, 1:50pm

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Givens on last night's save and the pitch that eluded Severino

ARLINGTON, Texas - Mychal Givens got the save last night and took the blame. Givens said he was responsible for the pitch that scooted past catcher Pedro Severino as Elvis Andrus struck out with the tying run at second base. Severino raced to the backstop and threw out Andrus at first to preserve a 12-11 victory over the Rangers in the series opener at Globe Life Park. A close play that could have tied the game and completed the collapse. "It was all my fault," Givens said this afternoon. "I...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

June 05, 2019, 12:27pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Renato NÃºÃ±ez stays in the Orioles lineup tonight against the Rangers after manager Brandon Hyde removed him for a pinch-hitter last night in the sixth inning. Hyde said NÃºÃ±ez has a sore leg and the intent was keeping him available as the designated hitter. NÃºÃ±ez is batting third, as he did last night. Chris Davis is on the bench after going 0-for-5 last night upon his return from the injured list. Trey Mancini is playing first base and DJ Stewart is in right...

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Hyde must figure out how to back up center field

June 04, 2019, 8:44pm

Orioles

Hyde must figure out how to back up center field

ARLINGTON, Texas - If a player doesn't show up on the Orioles roster with a diverse background in defense, the club is going to make it happen through trials and extreme patience. The organization is weighed down by corner outfielders, first basemen and designated hitters. And Mark Trumbo is getting closer to being reinstated from the 60-day injured list, his rehab assignment taking him to first base last night with Triple-A Norfolk. Trumbo went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before leaving the...

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Severino's three homers and Smith's six RBIs key 12-11 win (updated)

June 04, 2019, 7:52pm

Orioles

Severino's three homers and Smith's six RBIs key 12-11 win (updated)

ARLINGTON, Tx. - It started with a bunt single. An innocent infield hit. Nothing to suggest that muscles would flex and a four-run lead would accompany Dylan Bundy to the mound in the bottom of the first inning. That the Orioles would match their season high in runs and the teams would combine for 23. The Orioles worked Rangers left-hander Drew Smyly for 40 pitches in top of the inning. They pretty much coasted until running into more late drama and somehow managed to lead the entire way while...

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Hyde on the catchers, Davis, Stewart and more (O's lead 11-5)

June 04, 2019, 3:17pm

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Hyde on the catchers, Davis, Stewart and more (O's lead 11-5)

ARLINGTON, Tx. - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stopped short today of saying that he'd go with a strict platoon at catcher. However, his roster is set up where Pedro Severino can start against left-handers and Chance Sisco can play versus right-handers. Severino is in the lineup tonight with the Rangers starting southpaw Drew Smyly. He's slashing .351/.405/.649 when the opponent sends a lefty to the mound. Sisco is expected to stay on the bench Wednesday night against lefty Mike Minor and make...

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Sisco talks about his return to the Orioles (plus draft update)

June 04, 2019, 1:40pm

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ARLINGTON, Tx. - Catcher Chance Sisco is listed among the reserves tonight on a three-man bench that's more comfortable to him than a seat on the Triple-A shuttle. Sisco is back in the majors after the Orioles recalled him yesterday from Norfolk. He was batting .289/.383/.530 with 10 doubles, 10 home runs and 37 RBIs in 44 games. The 10 home runs already are a career high. "I'm definitely excited to be here," he said this afternoon. "Things that were going well, just sticking to my...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups (and draft update)

June 04, 2019, 12:12pm

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ARLINGTON, Tx. - The Orioles reinstated first baseman Chris Davis from the injured list this afternoon to complete their 25-man roster. He's batting seventh tonight to start a three-game series against the Rangers at Globe Life Park. Renato NÃºÃ±ez moves up to third, followed by Dwight Smith Jr. Dylan Bundy was 0-4 with a 6.67 ERA and 1.518 WHIP in six March/April starts over 28 1/3 innings. He went 2-2 with a 2.64 ERA and 0.978 WHIP in five May starts over 30 2/3 innings. He allowed four...

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Davis expected to complete latest roster moves

June 03, 2019, 5:17pm

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Davis expected to complete latest roster moves

The First-Year Player Draft resumes today with the Orioles launching the third-round selections at 1 p.m. It will continue through the 10th round and move much faster than last night's proceedings because there's no television coverage. Teams won't be on the clock. They'll just take their respective turns as the baseball gods intended. The Orioles will try to improve their pitching depth in the system. No one was worthy of the first selection, but they'll hunt for it in the later...

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Orioles select Rutschman with first draft pick (updated)

June 03, 2019, 3:12pm

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The mocks didn't miss the mark. The Orioles were projected by numerous outlets to use the first-overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft tonight on Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman and that's exactly what they did, with the announcement coming on MLB Network. A round loaded with high-ceiling position players began with the Orioles selecting a catcher for the first time since Matt Wieters went fifth overall in 2007 out of Georgia Tech. They passed on Texas high school shortstop Bobby...