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Orioles and Rays lineups

September 07, 2018, 11:33am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Adam Jones and Chris Davis are out of the Orioles lineup for tonight's series opener against the Rays. Joey Rickard is in right field and batting second against left-hander Blake Snell. We'll find out later why Jones is absent. Trey Mancini is at first base and Tim Beckham is the designated hitter. Breyvic Valera is starting at shortstop. John Andreoli is in left field and Austin Wynns is catching. Dylan Bundy's starts against the Rays have brought mixed results. He...

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Orioles select Corban Joseph's contract

September 07, 2018, 10:08am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have expanded their active roster today and created more versatility by selecting Corban Joseph's contract from Double-A Bowie. Joseph has joined the Orioles for their weekend series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. He's been assigned uniform No. 64. The younger brother of catcher Caleb Joseph, Corban was 1-for-9 in four games with the Orioles in June before they designated him for assignment and outrighted him. He made the Eastern League's All-Star...

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This, that and the other

September 06, 2018, 1:22pm

Orioles

A few observations, thoughts and random musings - they tend to have the same characteristics - while waiting for the start of a three-game series at climate-controlled Tropicana Field in the third-to-last road series of 2018: * The Orioles didn't bring back a major haul for second baseman Jonathan Schoop and pitchers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day at the non-waiver trade deadline. It was more about salary relief, international signing bonus slots and minor league depth. But second baseman...

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Pointless to predict future roster, leftovers from last night

September 05, 2018, 10:15pm

Orioles

Pointless to predict future roster, leftovers from last night

SEATTLE - Put away the hammer and nails if you're trying to construct an opening day roster in 2019. Build a shelf. Or, if you're really ambitious and own the lumber, a gazebo is a nice touch and comes in handy for backyard entertaining. The Orioles don't know who's playing right field with Adam Jones a pending free agent and perhaps too expensive for a team slashing payroll and rebuilding without power tools. I've written about the wisdom of keeping him until someone is ready to play the...

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Orioles spoil scoring chances in 5-2 loss

September 05, 2018, 9:18pm

Orioles

SEATTLE - Andrew Cashner's mission tonight was to gain control of his pitch count, work through the middle innings and keep the Orioles within striking distance. Don't let the game get away from him. Don't become the grand marshal for a parade of relievers. The Mariners were trying to make it through the fifth inning without setting the major league record for errors. Provided with two unearned runs and a lead in the fifth, Cashner surrendered back-to-back homers in the bottom half and the...

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Notes on Wilkerson, Hays, Ortiz, Mullins and more (O's down 5-2)

September 05, 2018, 5:12pm

Orioles

Notes on Wilkerson, Hays, Ortiz, Mullins and more (O's down 5-2)

SEATTLE - Infielder Steve Wilkerson is meeting up with the Orioles in St. Petersburg, Fla. for the weekend series against the Rays. However, the plan is to ease him into competition. Wilkerson was on the seven-day disabled list at Triple-A Norfolk with a hamstring injury and he won't be rushed back onto the field. He hasn't played since Aug. 22. The Orioles were hoping that one of their minor league affiliates would qualify for the playoffs, opening the possibility of Wilkerson getting into...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

September 05, 2018, 2:39pm

Orioles

SEATTLE - Cedric Mullins is leading off tonight as the Orioles close out their series against the Mariners. Trey Mancini is at first base again while Chris Davis serves as the designated hitter. Tim Beckham is the starting shortstop. Joey Rickard gets the start in left field and Caleb Joseph is catching. Andrew Cashner faced the Mariners on June 25 and allowed three runs and four hits in six innings in a 5-3 loss. He's 2-4 with a 4.09 ERA and 1.382 WHIP in 10 career games against them. Denard...

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Orioles release Gentry and recall Wilkerson

September 05, 2018, 11:11am

Orioles

SEATTLE - The Orioles have released outfielder Craig Gentry after designating him for assignment over the weekend. Gentry becomes a free agent and can sign with any team. The Orioles couldn't find a trade partner and removed him from the active roster while recalling outfielder Joey Rickard from Triple-A Norfolk. Infielder Steve Wilkerson has been recalled from Norfolk after coming off the seven-day minor league disabled list and will join the Orioles in St. Petersburg, Fla., for their weekend...

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Mulling over the use of Mullins (and more from last night's win)

September 04, 2018, 10:42pm

Orioles

Mulling over the use of Mullins (and more from last night's win)

SEATTLE - Cedric Mullins will return to the Orioles lineup tonight with the Mariners starting right-hander Mike Leake. Manager Buck Showalter already confirmed it yesterday when pressed for reasons why the rookie was missing again from last night's lineup. Mullins continues to sit against left-handers even though he bats from both sides of the plate, and fans on social media are growing more agitated. They might form a mob. Hide the pitchforks or replace them with plasticware. Though his hip...

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Orioles rally in seventh and defeat Mariners 5-3

September 04, 2018, 9:29pm

Orioles

SEATTLE - Alex Cobb gave up a run only three batters into tonight's game and nothing else through the sixth inning. One measly run. His seventh quality start in his last eight outings brought down his ERA and threatened to bring up more concerns and frustrations over an offense that failed to make the road trip. It showed up late, announced its presence with authority and wondered if the output was going to suffice. Cobb surrendered only four hits and settled into a nice groove, Renato...

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Ortiz on promotion: "I was not anticipating anything" (O's up 4-3)

September 04, 2018, 5:08pm

Orioles

Ortiz on promotion: "I was not anticipating anything" (O's up 4-3)

SEATTLE - Pitcher Luis Ortiz said he wasn't expecting the Orioles to contact him. He was prepared to go home after the minor league season and was glad to have his plans interrupted. One phone call and Ortiz was poised to make his major league debut. "I was not anticipating anything," he said this afternoon. "I was just going about my business and everything fell in place. Just was thinking about going home. It was a long season. I did what I had to do this year and then this happens. So,...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

September 04, 2018, 3:00pm

Orioles

SEATTLE - Chris Davis is back in the Orioles lineup tonight after being scratched last night with an illness. He's serving as the designated hitter. Tim Beckham is on the bench, with Jonathan Villar moving to shortstop and Breyvic Valera playing second base. Rookie Cedric Mullins also is on the bench against Mariners left-hander Wade LeBlanc. Joey Rickard is in center and John Andreoli is in left. Luis Ortiz, whose contract was selected today from Triple-A Norfolk, said he expected to go home...

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Orioles select Ortiz's contract (plus notes)

September 04, 2018, 2:23pm

Orioles

SEATTLE - The Orioles expanded their roster to 29 players today by selecting the contract of right-hander Luis Ortiz from Triple-A Norfolk. The 40-man roster still has one open spot. Ortiz, 22, was acquired from the Brewers with infielder Jonathan Villar and shortstop Jean Carmona in exchange for second baseman Jonathan Schoop. He went 2-1 with a 3.69 ERA in six starts with Norfolk, and his 31 2/3 innings raised his season total to 99 2/3. Ortiz will become the 54th player used by the Orioles...

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Updates on Harvey, Akin and Kline

September 03, 2018, 8:50pm

Orioles

SEATTLE - Hunter Harvey will remain shut down for one more week before resuming a throwing program that was interrupted due to some discomfort in his right elbow. Harvey underwent an MRI on Aug. 22 that didn't reveal any structural damage in the elbow, a huge relief to the young pitcher and an organization that's counting on him to become an integral part of the rebuilding process. The tendinitis in Harvey's elbow is subsiding and he'll be allowed to throw again off flat ground. He was...

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Rogers works into the sixth in Orioles' 2-1 loss (updated)

September 03, 2018, 7:44pm

Orioles

SEATTLE - The rookie pitcher watched the rookie center fielder chase triples in the left-center field and right-center field gaps tonight, with the rookie designated hitter waiting for his next turn at the plate. The rookie starter-turned-reliever warmed in the bullpen before the rookie reliever-turned- starter switched back to his previous role and entered in the sixth inning. There's nothing to see in the standings besides the Orioles strengthening their hold on the first draft pick next...

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Davis out of lineup due to illness (plus other notes, O's down 2-1)

September 03, 2018, 4:12pm

Orioles

Davis out of lineup due to illness (plus other notes, O's down 2-1)

SEATTLE - First baseman Chris Davis has been scratched from the Orioles' lineup due to an illness. Chance Sisco will serve as the designated hitter, with Trey Mancini moving to first base. Davis is batting .316 (12-for-38) in his last 10 games to raise his average to .177, but he felt sick on the team charter Thursday. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Davis would play if pressed to do so, but there's no reason to keep him in the lineup. "It's my decision," Showalter said during...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

September 03, 2018, 2:08pm

Orioles

SEATTLE - Joey Rickard is in left field and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate as the Orioles begin their three-game series in Seattle. Cedric Mullins is leading off, followed by Jonathan Villar. Adam Jones is back in right field and Tim Beckham is the shortstop. Pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis and catcher Chance Sisco are in the clubhouse and happy to be back in the majors. Chris Davis is batting .316 (12-for-38) in his last 10 games. The Mariners are 49-22 (.690) this season in games decided by one or...

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Orioles recall Yacabonis and Sisco

September 03, 2018, 10:01am

Orioles

SEATTLE - The Orioles have increased their active roster to 28 players as they continue their road trip with three games against the Mariners at Safeco Field. Pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis and catcher Chance Sisco were recalled from Triple-A Norfolk this morning and are available for tonight's game. Yacabonis has made four starts among six appearances with the Orioles this season and registered an overall ERA of 8.38 and a 1.759 WHIP in 19 1/3 innings. He's 3-5 with a 4.26 ERA and 1.224 WHIP in 21...

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Notes on Araujo, tonight's game and bad start to trip

September 02, 2018, 6:55pm

Orioles

Notes on Araujo, tonight's game and bad start to trip

SEATTLE - If the Orioles really like reliever Pedro Araujo, they keep him for at least the first 17 days of the 2019 season. Araujo's Rule 5 status will carry over, as it did this year with outfielder Anthony Santander. Manager Buck Showalter told the media in Kansas City yesterday that Araujo won't pitch again this season after going on the disabled list June 11 with a strained right elbow. Some eyebrows were raised, of course, when Araujo was put on the shelf. He had a 7.71 ERA and 1.679...

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Orioles and Royals lineups

September 02, 2018, 8:45am

Orioles

Joey Rickard is starting in right field and Jonathan Villar is the shortstop as the Orioles try avoid a three-game sweep in Kansas City. Adam Jones and Tim Beckham are on the bench. Breyvic Valera is starting at second base with Villar changing positions. Trey Mancini is the first baseman and Chris Davis is the designated hitter. Jace Peterson is starting at third base. The Royals have won three straight series for the first time this season. On this date in 1999, Cal Ripken, Jr. became the...