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Broxton making Orioles debut tonight

May 24, 2019, 12:29pm

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DENVER - Keon Broxton has joined the Orioles and is starting in center field tonight for the series opening game against the Rockies. Broxton is batting sixth between Rio Ruiz and Hanser Alberto. Chris Davis is on the bench against Rockies right-hander Jeff Hoffman and Trey Mancini is handling first base. Stevie Wilkerson stays in the lineup as the right fielder and is batting second. Another game brings another new lineup, with Broxton added and no designated hitter for the series. Since going...

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Means looking forward to batting in Colorado

May 23, 2019, 2:24pm

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Means looking forward to batting in Colorado

While I'm not aware of any scientific studies on the topic, I'm certain that most pitchers love to hit. Or think that they can. You'll stumble across a few exceptions, much like the haters trying to get out of the batter's box. Former Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen is 7-for-98 with 42 strikeouts and he comes by it honestly. He'd rather step on broken glass in his bare feet than step to the plate. John Means would walk on broken glass to get to it. OK, that might be an exaggeration, but...

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Givens walks in go-ahead run in 6-5 loss (Rickard optioned)

May 23, 2019, 11:42am

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Givens walks in go-ahead run in 6-5 loss (Rickard optioned)

The Orioles had to believe that today would be different. They rallied for four runs in the eighth inning to tie the game, the last three coming on Renato NÃºÃ±ez's homer, the ball jumping off a resuscitated bat. Gleyber Torres and Gary SÃ¡nchez came off the bench in the ninth and settled for a walk and single, respectively. That's tame stuff. But that's how the Orioles began to drift toward another loss and a four-game sweep. Mychal Givens also walked DJ LeMahieu and Aaron Hicks to...

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Hyde on pitching: "As of right now, this is what we have" (O's lose 6-5)

May 23, 2019, 8:16am

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Hyde on pitching: "As of right now, this is what we have" (O's lose 6-5)

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he expects outfielder Keon Broxton to join the club Friday in Colorado, which will require a corresponding roster move. A position player is more likely to be removed with the Orioles trying to compensate for a lack of pitching depth. Hyde repeated that Stevie Wilkerson will stay busy. Broxton's arrival won't impact his roster spot or bury him on the bench. "They're all going to play," Hyde said. "Stevie's going to play. I think Trey (Mancini) has had...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

May 23, 2019, 6:05am

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Orioles starter Dylan Bundy won't have to face Gleyber Torres and Gary SÃ¡nchez today in the series finale against the Yankees. They aren't in the lineup. Bundy already gets a win before stepping on the mound. Keon Broxton isn't expected to join the team today. In the meantime, Stevie Wilkerson is batting second today and staying in center field. Dwight Smith Jr. is batting cleanup, as manager Brandon Hyde keeps switching lineups. Richie Martin gets back-to-back starts after hitting his...

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Lucas on Broxton: "That dude's a freak athlete"

May 22, 2019, 7:18pm

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Lucas on Broxton: "That dude's a freak athlete"

When outfielder Keon Broxton arrives in the Orioles clubhouse, whether today or perhaps Friday in Colorado, he's going to seek out former Brewers teammate Jonathan Villar. They spent parts of three seasons together. He already reached out to Villar after yesterday's trade. But Broxton also will recognize reliever Josh Lucas, a small baseball world reuniting them as well. Lucas and Broxton played together at Lakeland Senior High School in Florida. They chose college after being drafted the...

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Straily still slumping in Orioles' 7-5 loss (with quotes)

May 22, 2019, 6:25pm

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde described pitcher Dan Straily this afternoon as someone on a mission. A veteran determined to reverse a string of short outings and limited production from the mound. "I know that he wants to prove that he's the guy we signed, where he was going to give us some innings and give us some major league starts," Hyde said. "Hoping it starts tonight." It did not. Straily walked two batters in the first inning without any real damage, but he surrendered two home runs...

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Hyde on Broxton: "His tools are off the charts" (O's down 7-5)

May 22, 2019, 3:02pm

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Hyde on Broxton: "His tools are off the charts" (O's down 7-5)

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said today that he expects new outfielder Keon Broxton to join the club in a day or two. "I think it's a little cloudy right now," he said. What's clear is Broxton, who's out of minor league options, will get an extended opportunity with the Orioles based on his tools and their needs. "He's a really athletic guy," Hyde said after the Orioles acquired Broxton from the Mets for international signing bonus slots. "I've seen him play quite a bit. His tools are...

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Elias talks about Broxton, minor league prospects and more

May 22, 2019, 2:06pm

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Elias talks about Broxton, minor league prospects and more

The pending arrival of outfielder Keon Broxton might be only the tip of the Orioles roster iceberg. Executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias indicated today that he'd like to get Triple-A Norfolk outfielder DJ Stewart and catcher Chance Sisco to Baltimore relatively soon. It's a trickier maneuver with Stewart because he's a corner outfielder and the Orioles are playing Dwight Smith Jr. in left and Trey Mancini in right. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle and starter Keegan Akin...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

May 22, 2019, 11:06am

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Hanser Alberto is on a roll and facing the Yankees, who are starting left-hander CC Sabathia. There's no way he was going to sit out tonight's game. Alberto, who's starting at third base and leading off, is 8-for-15 in his last four games and 12-for-25 against the Yankees this season. He's slashing .442/.442/.628 against southpaws, with 19 hits in 43 at-bats. Joey Rickard is in left field to provide another right-handed bat. Pedro Severino is catching and batting fifth. Chris Davis is at...

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Orioles acquire Broxton and DFA Ramirez

May 22, 2019, 10:55am

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The Orioles have a new outfielder and a decision to make regarding how to fit him on the 25-man roster. Keon Broxton has been acquired from the Mets in exchange for international signing bonus slots. He isn't reporting today, which delays the corresponding roster move. Does the club remove a position player or go with a four-man bench and send down a pitcher? Does his arrival affect Joey Rickard, a backup at all three outfield spots and valuable to the Orioles because he can play...

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Orioles running short on starter replacements

May 21, 2019, 6:49pm

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The latest failed start from Orioles right-hander David Hess last night raised more questions about his stay in the rotation. As in, how much longer? It's the same with Dan Straily, who's carrying an 8.51 ERA and 1.891 WHIP into tonight's start against the Yankees. And therein lies the problem. The Orioles don't have an abundance of choices and Hess isn't riding alone on the struggle bus. The bullpen doesn't offer a worthy candidate short of going back to an opener. Gabriel Ynoa made...

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Orioles reach 100 home runs surrendered in 11-4 loss (updated)

May 21, 2019, 5:55pm

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The Orioles waited for it. The bounce back that has come within a day or two. The displays of resiliency and pride and the short memories that allow them to march forward after an ugly loss. They did it after a 15-3 thrashing by the Yankees, defeating the Athletics 12-4 in the next game. David Price and two relievers shut them out in Boston and they gain a series split with an 8-1 win. They lose 12-2 to the White Sox and win the next two. The Rays' Tyler Glasnow shoves, bringing another...

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Notes on Wilkerson, last night's loss and pitchers' BP (O's down 11-4)

May 21, 2019, 1:49pm

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Notes on Wilkerson, last night's loss and pitchers' BP (O's down 11-4)

Stevie Wilkerson hasn't batted in the leadoff spot in the majors until tonight. However, he isn't a novice. Wilkerson has been perched atop the order at Clemson University and in the minors. "I've hit almost everywhere one through nine at some point in my career," he said. "I do have some experience hitting leadoff." It won't change his approach - a question that's always asked when someone rises to the top. "Not really," he said. "A lot of it is still dictated by the situation in...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

May 21, 2019, 10:50am

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The Orioles are switching leadoff hitters again tonight, with Stevie Wilkerson getting the call for the first time. Rio Ruiz is batting cleanup and Hanser Alberto has moved down to eighth after collecting a career-high four hits last night while atop the order. Jonathan Villar is playing shortstop and batting fifth. Chris Davis returns to first base after sitting out last night's 10-7 loss. Austin Wynns is catching. Alberto is 10-for-22 (.455) in seven games against the Yankees this season and...

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The bullpen, Alberto at leadoff and Mountcastle at first base

May 20, 2019, 7:49pm

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The bullpen, Alberto at leadoff and Mountcastle at first base

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde can envision how he'd like to line up his bullpen, though some of the names could change. How he'd want an innings-eater or two in long relief, a couple of left-handers and sturdy bridges to closer Mychal Givens, who in an ideal setting would be saved for the last inning. The games and certain individuals won't allow it to come to fruition. Gabriel Ynoa allowed one run in his first 11 1/3 innings after the Orioles selected his contract, I wrote about him and now...

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Orioles mishandle late lead and lose 10-7 (with quotes)

May 20, 2019, 6:40pm

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The fundamentals that Orioles manager Brandon Hyde demands of his team, no matter how far away it sits from contention, disappeared tonight along with a late-inning lead. And the outcome was predictable. The Yankees scored four runs in the ninth while taking advantage of poor throws and a missed pop up and produced a 10-7 win over the Orioles before an announced crowd of 16,457 at Camden Yards. Mychal Givens couldn't get the four-out save. The Orioles couldn't rescue him while falling to...

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Notes on Lucas, Karns, Trumbo, Villar and more (O's up 7-6)

May 20, 2019, 1:43pm

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Notes on Lucas, Karns, Trumbo, Villar and more (O's up 7-6)

The Orioles needed a fresh bullpen arm tonight to begin a four-game series against the Yankees and they brought Josh Lucas to the majors for the second time this season. His contract has been selected again from Triple-A Norfolk and he's available to pitch in relief. Lucas has made only four appearances with the Tides since the Orioles designated him for assignment on April 22. "Just trying to be more repeatable, just get my mechanics right," he said. "Tinkered with a couple things here and...

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Orioles select Lucas' contract (plus O's lineup and notes)

May 20, 2019, 11:05am

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The Orioles have replaced Yefry Ramirez with Josh Lucas in their latest attempt to find a fresh and productive bullpen arm. Lucas had his contract selected this afternoon from Triple-A Norfolk, with pitcher Nate Karns moving to the 60-day injured list to free up room on the 40-man roster. Lucas made three appearances with the Orioles before they designated him for assignment and outrighted him. He allowed two earned runs (three total) and four hits in 4 1/3 innings before coming off the 40-man...

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Orioles return home needing improved play and roster replacement

May 19, 2019, 2:58pm

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The Orioles concluded a road trip yesterday that didn't cooperate in any fashion. The weather worked against them. The opponents worked against them. Pitching, hitting and defense broke down at various stages, leading to five losses in the six games and a 15-31 record heading into a four-game series against the Yankees that begins tonight at Camden Yards. The Yankees swept a doubleheader Wednesday that followed back-to-back postponements due to unplayable field conditions and the threat of...