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Orioles waste Means start and rallies in 4-0 loss (updated)

April 14, 2019, 12:12pm

Orioles

BOSTON - John Means gave the Orioles five innings today. Gave them a gritty effort with easy stretches, one jam escaped and minimal damage in another. Gave them reasons to consider him for a longer stay in the rotation. Alex Cobb is expected back next weekend, leaving Means to wonder how he's going to be handled. He'll let the people above his pay grade make the decision. Means complicated it by holding the Red Sox to one run in his second major league start, the deficit too much for the...

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Smith scratched from Orioles lineup (O's down 4-0)

April 14, 2019, 8:11am

Orioles

BOSTON - Dwight Smith Jr. has been scratched from the Orioles lineup today with a sore right leg. Manager Brandon Hyde passed along the news that Smith is available to play if needed. Trey Mancini moves from right field to left, Joey Rickard goes to right and Cedric Mullins gets the start in center. Smith was supposed to make his 15th start in left field. "He's been playing great defense in left field," Hyde said. "I knew he was going to be a good outfielder. I didn't know he was going to...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

April 14, 2019, 5:50am

Orioles

BOSTON - Chris Davis stays in the Orioles lineup today against Red Sox left-hander David Price, with Trey Mancini in right field again and Renato NÃºÃ±ez continuing to serve as designated hitter. Jonathan Villar is leading off and playing second base. Joey Rickard is in center field, with Cedric Mullins going to the bench. Hanser Alberto replaces Rio Ruiz at third base against a southpaw. JesÃºs Sucre is catching left-hander John Means, who's making his second major league start. For the...

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Leftovers from Davis' big day and a win

April 13, 2019, 6:05pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The Orioles are continuing their series against the Red Sox this afternoon with clouds in the forecast but minus the huge one that hung over the clubhouse while Chris Davis struggled to get a hit. Players had Davis' back. They grew more protective of him as stories of the hitless streaks appeared daily. If anyone doubted the closeness of this group of players, it should be put to rest. Check the reaction in the dugout after his two-run single in the first inning. And how players...

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Wrapping up the end of Davis' streaks and a 9-5 victory

April 13, 2019, 2:24pm

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Wrapping up the end of Davis' streaks and a 9-5 victory

BOSTON - Chris Davis went through the victory line on the field today, handled a walk-off television interview, returned to the clubhouse and was swarmed by his teammates. Streaks were broken. Friendships were strengthened. Players pounded their fists on lockers as Davis raised his hands in the air. A few of them spoke. He wasn't drenched in beer and water, but the showering of affection meant more to him. Davis ended his hitless streaks with a two-run single off Rick Porcello in the top of...

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Chris Davis ends hitless streaks with two-run single (O's win 9-5)

April 13, 2019, 9:45am

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Chris Davis ends hitless streaks with two-run single (O's win 9-5)

BOSTON - Chris Davis rounded first base today and slapped his hands together. Solid contact made twice in one at-bat. Davis lined a two-run single into right field with two outs and the bases loaded in the top of the first inning. The Orioles, slow starters at the plate this season, grabbed an early lead off Red Sox right-hander Rick Porcello. Davis, off to the slowest start in major league history, finally had his first hit. Porcello missed with a changeup on his first pitch and Davis lined a...

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Notes on NÃºÃ±ez, Cobb, Wynns, bullpen and more

April 13, 2019, 8:10am

Orioles

Notes on NÃºÃ±ez, Cobb, Wynns, bullpen and more

BOSTON - Renato NÃºÃ±ez is in the Orioles lineup again today as the designated hitter, the 13th time in 15 games that he's served in the role. However, his right biceps has improved to the point where he could get some starts at third base. Soreness in the arm kept NÃºÃ±ez off the field late in spring training and Rio Ruiz has received most of the starts at third. "I think you're going to see Noonie over there a little bit," said manager Brandon Hyde. "I think the arm recovery,...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

April 13, 2019, 6:02am

Orioles

BOSTON - Hanser Alberto continues to move around the infield, starting today at second base while the Orioles resume their series against the Red Sox and try to snap a four-game losing streak. Pedro Severino passed his concussion tests and he's back in the lineup today to catch Andrew Cashner. Trey Mancini is in right field and Chris Davis is playing first base and batting sixth. Mancini is hitting second. Jonathan Villar is playing shortstop and leading off. Mancini is 3-for-7 with a double...

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Mancini getting it right away from left field

April 12, 2019, 7:00pm

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Mancini getting it right away from left field

BOSTON - An Orioles lineup without Chris Davis last night provided another opportunity for Trey Mancini to play first base. However, he could go back to the outfield this afternoon with the Red Sox starting right-hander Rick Porcello. Mancini hasn't touched left field this season and Hyde continues to dole out starts to Dwight Smith Jr., who's homered in back-to-back games. A decision must be made whether to give Mancini the Green Monster today or spacious right. The other alternative is to...

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Orioles offense starts slow in 6-4 loss (updated)

April 12, 2019, 6:07pm

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BOSTON - Hanser Alberto lined a single into right field tonight with two outs in the top of the fifth inning and the Orioles could exhale. They had their first baserunner. Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, the former Orioles farmhand, wasn't going to make history against them. Just a mild flirtation on a cold and rainy night in Boston. Fourteen straight Orioles were retired before Alberto's hit and the Orioles already trailed by three runs. They rallied for two in the seventh on Dwight...

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Notes on Severino, Cobb, Davis, Mullins and more (O's down 4-2)

April 12, 2019, 2:15pm

Orioles

Notes on Severino, Cobb, Davis, Mullins and more (O's down 4-2)

BOSTON - Orioles catcher Pedro Severino has avoided the injured list after being hit by a J.B. Wendelken curveball yesterday on top of his batting helmet and sprawling to the dirt. Severino passed the concussion tests, accompanied the team to Boston and is available to play in the series. "He's a lot better today," said manager Brandon Hyde. "He caught a break there. It's always scary when somebody gets hit in the head. Had a little bit of a headache, but they cleared him of all concussion...

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Cobb provides update on back injury

April 12, 2019, 12:51pm

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BOSTON - Alex Cobb said his sore back is improving daily, but he doesn't know whether he'll be ready to come off the injured list Tuesday when he's eligible. He wasn't aware of the exact date of his eligibility until told this afternoon by a member of the media. Nothing is circled on his calendar. "Every day is better," said Cobb, who was placed on the IL Tuesday with a lumbar strain, the move backdated to Saturday. "The progress from my everyday life, just getting around and stuff like...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

April 12, 2019, 11:09am

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BOSTON - Trey Mancini is playing first base tonight for the Orioles at a ballpark that tends to bring out the best in him. Mancini is a career .364/.397/.621 hitter with four doubles, two triples, three home runs, 15 RBIs and 11 runs scored in 17 games at Fenway Park. His average ranks third and his 1.018 OPS fifth among active players with a minimum of 70 plate appearances. Joey Rickard is in right field and Chris Davis is on the bench against left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Hanser Alberto is...

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Wondering what's next for Davis on road trip

April 11, 2019, 2:10pm

Orioles

Wondering what's next for Davis on road trip

The baseball world's obsession with Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is fueled by the latest pitching matchups on the first leg of the road trip. No one seems to be pumping the brakes on it. The trick is knowing how much to read into the presence of three left-handers starting for the Red Sox, beginning tonight with former Orioles farmhand Eduardo Rodriguez. Manager Brandon Hyde has excluded Davis from the lineup against three left-handers, but included him on other days. Davis sat Wednesday...

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Homestand ends with more homers allowed in 8-5 loss (updated)

April 11, 2019, 11:25am

Orioles

Homestand ends with more homers allowed in 8-5 loss (updated)

The slider was working today for Dylan Bundy and the outs came at a pace that enabled him to get deeper into his start. Improvements that he talked about earlier this week. Any failures would be topics addressed later at his locker. The four home runs allowed tied Bundy's career high, the club's total increased to 37 on Marcus Semien's shot off Mychal Givens in the ninth and the Orioles lost to the Athletics 8-5 before an announced crowd of 8,374 at Camden Yards. The Orioles are 5-8 and have...

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Hyde on Bleier's injury, latest additions and more (O's down 8-5)

April 11, 2019, 7:47am

Orioles

Hyde on Bleier's injury, latest additions and more (O's down 8-5)

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde hinted at the possibility yesterday. How left-hander Richard Bleier's reset could involve a trip to the injured list. A medical check would determine the next course of action, which was confirmed this morning. Bleier is IL bound, the move backdated to yesterday. "He's got a little bit of shoulder tendinitis," Hyde said. "Like we talked about, he wasn't bouncing back, he didn't feel that he had the same stuff, as well as his arm just wasn't recovering the...

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Bleier: "It's just not working out for me or the team"

April 11, 2019, 7:04am

Orioles

Bleier: "It's just not working out for me or the team"

A medical check yesterday on Orioles reliever Richard Bleier revealed tendinitis in his left shoulder and the need to put him on the 10-day injured list. The Orioles are recalling left-hander Tanner Scott and selecting the contract of reliever Josh Lucas from Triple-A Norfolk. Left-hander Josh Rogers was optioned after last night's game. The 40-man roster had an open spot that Lucas is occupying. He's been assigned No. 70. Bleier has made four appearances and posted a 14.54 ERA and 2.077 WHIP...

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Orioles lineup vs. Athletics (updated)

April 11, 2019, 5:20am

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Chris Davis is back in the Orioles lineup today at first base for the final game of the homestand. Davis is tied with Tony Bernazard for longest streak of consecutive plate appearances without a hit, at 57. Cedric Mullins is leading off. Dwight Smith Jr. is in left field and Trey Mancini is in right. Mancini has hit six home runs in the first 12 games, equaling the club records held by Frank Robinson (1969) and Chris Davis (2013). For the Orioles Cedric Mullins CF Dwight Smith Jr. LF Jonathan...

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Bundy seeks improvements today in third start

April 10, 2019, 6:33pm

Orioles

Bundy seeks improvements today in third start

Dylan Bundy is attempting today to lose a little of the consistency that he's brought into his first two starts. Bundy has lasted 3 2/3 innings and allowed three runs against the Yankees in the Bronx and in Baltimore. Perhaps a new opponent is needed, with the Orioles closing out their four-game series this afternoon against the Athletics before flying to Boston. The ERA is frozen at 7.36, with seven walks and nine strikeouts over his 7 1/3 innings. Asked about his side work this week, Bundy...

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Home runs haunt Orioles again in 10-3 loss (Rogers optioned)

April 10, 2019, 5:41pm

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde had the plan set up in his mind, with little chance that he'd stray from it. Dan Straily would make his first start since last September, with rookie Josh Rogers backing him up. Use the veteran right-hander against an Athletics lineup heavy in right-handed hitters before turning to the young lefty. The leash on Straily would be shorter than usual due to his inactivity since late in spring training, the Marlins releasing him on March 25 and the Orioles signing him...