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Hyde on Straily, Jackson, Wynns, Davis and more (O's down 6-4)

April 06, 2019, 1:00pm

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Hyde on Straily, Jackson, Wynns, Davis and more (O's down 6-4)

Dan Straily will begin his Orioles career in the bullpen before he's deemed ready to enter the starting rotation. It shouldn't take long, and his inclusion will give the club five starters and slam the brakes on the opener experiment. "He's a guy who eats innings, has a really good slider, knows how to pitch, just a competitor and so we're really excited to have him," said manager Brandon Hyde. "We're going to work him into (starting). He hasn't pitched in a competitive situation in a...

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Straily on joining Orioles and readiness for rotation

April 06, 2019, 11:22am

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New Orioles pitcher Dan Straily met with manager Brandon Hyde this afternoon and fielded questions form the media for about four minutes in front of his locker, his eagerness to pitch evident after signing a one-year deal yesterday. "The Orioles called me right away," he said. "They said, 'Here's our offer for you. If this is something you're interested in let us know,' so it materialized pretty quickly once we kind of had that going. "For me, I was more interested in starting games...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

April 06, 2019, 10:07am

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Chris Davis and Rio Ruiz are out of the Orioles lineup for tonight's game against the Yankees, who are starting left-hander J.A. Happ. Hanser Alberto is playing third base. Trey Mancini is at first base and Joey Rickard is in right and batting second. Dwight Smith Jr. moves down to fifth. Cedric Mullins is in the lineup versus a lefty, batting ninth as the center fielder. Richie Martin moves up to eighth. Pedro Severino is catching. Dylan Bundy is facing the Yankees again after allowing three...

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Orioles sign Straily, DFA Jackson, trade for Araujo

April 05, 2019, 1:43pm

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The Orioles have brought in a veteran starting pitcher that could end their use of an opener and ease the burden on their bullpen. Right-hander Dan Straily, 30, has signed a major league deal with the Orioles, who created room on the 25-man roster by designating Rule 5 pick Drew Jackson for assignment. The Orioles can attempt to trade Jackson or offer him back to the Dodgers if he clears waivers. The Phillies selected Jackson in the Rule 5 draft and dealt him to the Orioles for international...

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Davis climbing lists for longest hitless streaks

April 05, 2019, 8:43am

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Davis climbing lists for longest hitless streaks

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde will post his lineup later today for the second home game of the 2019 season. Eyes will do a quick scan. From the media that passes it along and fans wanting to know whether Chris Davis is in it. Where Davis is slotted no longer sparks the most criticism from fans and draws the majority of questions from the press. He's been hitting seventh. He's been removed twice for pinch-hitters Renato NÃºÃ±ez and Hanser Alberto, guys who aren't established in the majors...

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Leftovers for breakfast

April 04, 2019, 5:44pm

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Trey Mancini made only two starts in right field coming into the season, both as a rookie in 2017. He learned to play left after moving off first base. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde wanted him to become more acclimated to right and expand his versatility on a club that prioritizes it. It's become more than just an experiment. Mancini has been the right fielder in four of the first seven games, with Dwight Smith Jr. hunkered down in left. "It feels good," Mancini said before yesterday's 8-4...

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Wrapping up reception for Davis, O's pitching and 8-4 loss

April 04, 2019, 4:02pm

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Wrapping up reception for Davis, O's pitching and 8-4 loss

The cheering that accompanied Chris Davis down the orange carpet this afternoon in the Orioles' home opener had the same lasting power as a bubble blown through a wand. Fans lost patience again with the first strikeout and vented harder with the next two. They cheered his replacement, Hanser Alberto, who pinch-hit in the eighth inning in an 8-4 loss to the Yankees. The bubble burst. Alberto's single only sharpened the criticism toward Davis, who's 0-for-17 with four walks and 11...

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Orioles surrender seven unanswered runs in 8-4 loss

April 04, 2019, 2:35pm

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Catcher JesÃºs Sucre set an outside target this afternoon with an 0-2 count on Gleyber Torres, the Orioles still holding a two-run lead with two outs in the sixth inning in their home opener. One more strike, one more out, and they could inch a little closer to their latest win. Mike Wright's 95 mph fastball tailed over the plate, moving up and in, and Torres didn't miss it. Contact was made and Sucre bolted out of his crouch, spun toward the home dugout and ripped off his mask. A chase...

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Mancini hoping hot streak carries into home opener (O's down 8-4)

April 04, 2019, 10:12am

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Mancini hoping hot streak carries into home opener (O's down 8-4)

The Orioles lost five of their first six games last season and Trey Mancini stumbled hard out of the gate, making what's transpired in the first week this year the ultimate script flip. Not as entertaining as a bat flip, but terribly important to Mancini. "Winning two series on the road to start the year, especially with so many young guys on our team," Mancini said, savoring a 4-2 start. "I think 11 of the 25 on opening day hadn't experienced one before, so that's really cool. And I'm...

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Hyde: "We're real excited to play in front of our fans"

April 04, 2019, 8:43am

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Hyde: "We're real excited to play in front of our fans"

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been warned about the orange carpet on opening day at Camden Yards. He's been prepped and has joked about how he's going to avoid an injury or embarrassing fall. "I'm hearing a lot about the carpet," he said. "I saw a picture, actually, this morning of what it looked like. Obviously, it's a very special tradition and can't wait to be a part of it." Hyde may borrow Deion Sander's high-step to ensure that his feet don't get tangled in the...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

April 04, 2019, 6:36am

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Chris Davis is in the lineup today against Yankees left-hander James Paxton, as the Orioles ready for their first home game of the 2019 season. Joey Rickard is in center field and Trey Mancini is in right. Jonathan Villar is leading off while Cedric Mullins takes a seat on the bench. Alex Cobb was reinstated from the injured list to make today's start and fill out the 25-man roster. For the Orioles Jonathan Villar 2B Dwight Smith Jr. LF Trey Mancini RF Renato NÃºÃ±ez DH Rio Ruiz 3B Joey...

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Yesterday's loss, today's game and making concessions

April 03, 2019, 5:01pm

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Yesterday's loss, today's game and making concessions

The disappointment of yesterday's 5-3 loss in Toronto should be softened by the realization that few people outside the most optimistic and unrealistic predicted four wins on a six-game road trip introducing a 2019 season that's extremely low on expectations. A season all about the rebuild and what's best for the long-term plan. Instant gratification isn't the primary goal, but can happen in spite of it. The big fear was an 0-6 start and a team staggering into today's home opener against...

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Orioles designate Araujo for assignment (Wotherspoon optioned)

April 03, 2019, 10:06am

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The Orioles placed a fresh arm in their bullpen today in Toronto and have decided to end the Rule 5 experiment with Pedro Araujo. Araujo has been designated for assignment despite needing only 17 days from the start of the season to lose his Rule 5 status. The Orioles selected the contract of right-hander Matt Wotherspoon, who's been assigned No. 71 and will make his major league debut if appearing in a game. The Orioles can attempt to trade Araujo. Otherwise he must clear waivers and be...

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Orioles saving best for last

April 02, 2019, 6:56pm

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The 2018 Orioles had five different pitchers register saves, led by Brad Brach with 11. Only Mychal Givens and Paul Fry remain with the club. Brach, Zack Britton and Darren O'Day were traded in July and Givens was anointed the closer this season by everyone except manager Brandon Hyde, who refused to hang the label on one reliever. He wasn't doing it just to throw everyone off the scent. The Orioles have won four games and four different relievers are credited with saves - Fry, Mike Wright,...

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Orioles trade Susac to Royals

April 02, 2019, 12:07pm

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The Orioles loosened the catching logjam at Triple-A Norfolk. Andrew Susac has been traded to the Royals for cash considerations, with the announcement coming from both clubs. Chance Sisco and Carlos PÃ©rez remain with the Tides and Austin Wynns is at extended spring training while recovering from a strained oblique. Norfolk didn't need a third catcher on the active roster. Martin Cervenka and Cael Brockmeyer were assigned to Double-A Bowie. The Orioles have been seeking a trade partner for...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

April 02, 2019, 11:11am

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The Orioles will attempt tonight to match their longest winning streak of 2018 at four games. They went 0-10 at Rogers Centre last year, but they already notched their first victory this season after 6 1/3 hitless innings last night from David Hess and the bullpen's tightrope walk. Hanser Alberto gets his first start tonight, replacing Jonathan Villar at second base. Villar has moved to shortstop, with Rule 5 pick Richie Martin getting his first rest. Trey Mancini is 8-for-16 with five infield...

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More early impressions of the Orioles

April 01, 2019, 6:11pm

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The education on the 2019 Orioles is ongoing and unable to be contained in one blog entry. What else have we learned through four games? Manager Brandon Hyde will push his pitchers in certain situations, but not all of them. Mychal Givens threw a career-high 49 pitches Sunday in the Bronx, but David Hess was removed last night in Toronto after 6 1/3 hitless innings and 82 pitches. Hess threw 42 on Thursday and came back on short rest. Fast forward to later in the season and Hess stays in the...

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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

April 01, 2019, 11:19am

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Cedric Mullins has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight and figures to stay there with the Blue Jays starting three right-handers in the series in Toronto. Trey Mancini is in right field again with Dwight Smith Jr. in left. Mancini is making his fourth career start in right. Chris Davis is batting seventh ahead of designated hitter Renato NÃºÃ±ez. Rio Ruiz continues to play third base. JesÃºs Sucre is behind the plate after Pedro Severino got the start yesterday in the Bronx. For the...

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Early impressions of the Orioles

March 31, 2019, 5:01pm

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What did we learn about the Orioles through their first series of the 2019 season? Besides how the players were overjoyed that Brandon Hyde earned his first win as manager, the outpouring of affection coming from 12-ounce cans. They want to get all of the firsts out of the way as quickly as possible. Hyde's first win. Richie Martin's first hit. Mike Wright's first save. John Means' first win. All of it happening in the Bronx. What's next, Andrew Cashner's first shave? Hyde won't be a...

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Bundy walks into trouble in season debut (O's win 7-5, updated)

March 31, 2019, 2:16pm

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Bundy walks into trouble in season debut (O's win 7-5, updated)

NEW YORK - Dylan Bundy couldn't begin to warm up for today's start, his first of the 2019 season, until the weather turned colder and the rain picked up in intensity. A delay clocked at 3 hours, 17 minutes didn't provide much relief for a pitcher who wanted to avoid the other kind for a while. The temperature kept dropping, down to 47 degrees at first pitch. The precipitation stopped and started again. But the Yankees took the field, Jonathan Villar stepped into the box and baseball was...