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Orioles' bullpen falters again in Game 2 loss (with quotes)

August 11, 2018, 7:03pm

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The Orioles can't win their division. They can't finish above .500. They can't seem to avoid weather-related delays. They can't slow down the Red Sox. There's always the task of avoiding a four-game sweep at home before jumping into the arms of another off-day. Yefry RamÃrez followed his shortest career start last weekend in Texas with one of his finest tonight in Game 2 of a doubleheader. But he was capped off again at five innings and a tie transferred to the bullpen. Cody Carroll...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups and notes (tied 3-3)

August 11, 2018, 1:22pm

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Jace Peterson is starting at second base and Jonathan Villar has moved over to shortstop for Game 2 of today's doubleheader against the Red Sox. Villar is batting second behind Peterson. Manager Buck Showalter has made a few other tweaks to his lineup, including Trey Mancini starting at first base and Chris Davis serving as the designated hitter. Mancini is batting cleanup ahead of Davis, who struck out three times in Game 1. Cedric Mullins has moved up to seventh in the order after batting...

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Orioles suffer shutout for 10th time in 5-0 loss in Game 1 (updated)

August 11, 2018, 11:54am

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Because baseball tends to repel any form of logic, Jimmy Yacabonis joined the Orioles today as the 26th man and starter in Game 1 of a doubleheader after back-to-back duds with Triple-A Norfolk and plowed through a Red Sox lineup through four innings as if it were made of straw. Because baseball also can be incredibly fickle and elite teams have a tendency to counterpunch with steel gloves, the Red Sox mashed a couple of two-seam fastballs in the fifth inning, put three runs on the board and...

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Orioles option Hart to make room for Gilmartin (O's down 4-0)

August 11, 2018, 8:08am

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The Orioles optioned left-hander Donnie Hart to Triple-A Norfolk today to make roster room for southpaw reliever Sean Gilmartin, the former first-round pick whose contract was selected from the Tides. Gilmartin joins Tanner Scott and Paul Fry as lefties in an eight-man bullpen. Hart has registered a 5.79 ERA and 2.286 WHIP in 15 appearances this season. He's allowed nine earned runs (10 total) and 24 hits and walked eight batters in 14 innings. In 27 games with the Tides, Hart has allowed only...

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Orioles selecting Gilmartin's contract

August 11, 2018, 7:49am

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The Orioles are selecting the contract of left-hander Sean Gilmartin from Triple-A Norfolk and he's going to be in the bullpen for Game 1 of today's doubleheader against the Red Sox. The corresponding move could involve left-hander Donnie Hart, who last night allowed three inherited runners and three of his own to score in only one-third of an inning. He's been recalled eight times this season. Gilmartin, 28 signed a minor league deal on July 13 and has gone 2-0 with a 3.14 ERA in seven...

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Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Red Sox

August 11, 2018, 7:18am

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The Orioles recalled Jimmy Yacabonis this morning as the 26th man for their doubleheader and he's starting Game 1. Yacabonis faced the Red Sox twice last year in relief and allowed one run and two hits in 1 2/3 innings. Cedric Mullins remains in center field and is batting eighth ahead of catcher Austin Wynns. Adam Jones continues to play right field. Mark Trumbo has a 12-game hitting streak that ties his career high. He's 19-for-47 (.404) with five home runs, 14 RBIs and 11 runs scored. Tim...

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Bumbry on Mullins: "He can run, he can field, he can throw"

August 10, 2018, 7:55pm

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Bumbry on Mullins: "He can run, he can field, he can throw"

The two biggest foolers in baseball tend to be spring training and September stats. What you see isn't necessarily what you get outside the confines of a small sample size. Manager Buck Showalter has issued the warning on multiple occasions. Not to keep picking on Jake Fox, but he was Babe Ruth in exhibition games. The media created an imaginary award in his honor. The plays that Cedric Mullins kept making in center field were real and didn't come with any warnings. The diving catches on...

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Mullins' debut a bright spot in 19-12 loss (with quotes)

August 10, 2018, 7:12pm

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Mullins' debut a bright spot in 19-12 loss (with quotes)

As the Orioles ran onto the field tonight for the anthem at Camden Yards, Adam Jones found his mark and stood next to Trey Mancini with his back to the infield. Cedric Mullins trailed them, despite Jones' urging that he leave the dugout first, and stepped in between, finding his niche as the new center fielder. He wasn't too bad as the No. 9 hitter. Mullins lined an RBI double to right field off Nathan Eovaldi in his first major league at-bat in the second inning, bringing the Orioles'...

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More on Mullins' arrival and outfield plans (O's down 14-10)

August 10, 2018, 1:58pm

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More on Mullins' arrival and outfield plans (O's down 14-10)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter expects to keep rookie Cedric Mullins in center field and Adam Jones in right beyond tonight's series opener against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Showalter won't go back and forth unless circumstances force him to adjust the plan. "Adam will play right and Cedric will play center," Showalter said. "That's the way I perceive it. Something happens with Cedric, we'll see. If something happens with Adam. I hope nothing does. "Adam's playing right field today...

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Mullins in center field tonight, Jones in right

August 10, 2018, 11:29am

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Mullins in center field tonight, Jones in right

Cedric Mullins is in the Orioles' lineup tonight to make his major league debut, and he's starting in center field. Adam Jones is shifting to right field for the series opener against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Mullins said they've been in constant contact and Jones is supportive of the change. Mullins is batting ninth. Jonathan Villar is leading off. Jones sent out a tweet about 15 minutes ago that read: "End of an Era!!!! Embrace Change!!!!" Mullins will wear No. 3 after having his...

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Cedric Mullins summoned to Camden Yards (updated)

August 10, 2018, 11:03am

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Cedric Mullins summoned to Camden Yards (updated)

Outfielder Cedric Mullins is at Camden Yards today and the Orioles are expected to select his contract from Triple-A Norfolk in a roster move that's been anticipated for much of the summer. Mullins has missed the last three games with Triple-A Norfolk due to an illness. He's batting a combined .288/.346/.465 in 108 games with Double-A Bowie (49) and Norfolk (59). The Orioles promoted Mullins to Norfolk after he batted .313/.362/.512 with 12 doubles, five triples, six home runs and 28 RBIs...

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Chris Davis on struggles, false theories and whether he'd quit

August 09, 2018, 7:45pm

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Chris Davis on struggles, false theories and whether he'd quit

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Chris Davis walked up the left field line at Tropicana Field before batting practice this week, found a box seat in the second row and joked about becoming the guy whose name was etched in a tiny gold plate. If only it were that simple for Davis to escape his own skin. He isn't looking for pity, which rarely comes to a man who's being paid $161 million to play a sport. But the chance to duck the spotlight and the steady flow of criticism was embraced beneath the...

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Rickard makes another statement but Rays get last word (with quotes)

August 09, 2018, 5:51pm

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Rickard makes another statement but Rays get last word (with quotes)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - While the buzz continues surrounding Triple-A center fielder Cedric Mullins and his anticipated arrival in Baltimore, perhaps on the upcoming homestand, maybe as early as the weekend, Joey Rickard is fighting to hold onto his roster spot. He's gotten used to it, his minor league options always placing him on the bubble. But give him more games against the Rays and he'd become immovable. Plucked from Tampa Bay's organization in the 2015 Rule 5 draft, Rickard appears to...

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Notes on Jones, Roberts, rotation and more (O's down 5-4)

August 09, 2018, 2:34pm

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Notes on Jones, Roberts, rotation and more (O's down 5-4)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Adam Jones is out of the Orioles' lineup tonight for the usual reason at Tropicana Field or Rogers Centre in Toronto. Manager Buck Showalter wanted to get Jones off the artificial surface and allow him to rest his legs. It's become a common practice. "We kind of talked about that long before we came in here," Showalter said. "We talked about it before we came here for the series. This is one of the places, really a lot of wear and tear on his legs here. "He'll be...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

August 09, 2018, 11:34am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles conclude their road trip tonight with Adam Jones out of the lineup. Joey Rickard is playing center field and batting eighth. Jace Peterson is leading off and playing right field. Jonathan Villar moves down to third in the order. Austin Wynns is catching. David Hess gets another chance to solidify a spot in the rotation. His ERA is up to 6.41 after he allowed five earned runs (seven total) in 3 1/3 innings in Texas. Hess has made two starts and one relief...

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Orioles break out nicknames for "Players' Weekend"

August 09, 2018, 9:48am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Major League Baseball is holding another "Players' Weekend" on Aug. 24-26, and one of the perks is the unveiling of more nicknames that will appear on the backs of game jerseys. The Orioles made so many trades last month, fans need a program to learn the real names. But they can take a break and maybe learn a little more about the personalities. Infielder Tim Beckham is "Swaggy," dropping the "T" that accompanied it last year. Infielder Danny Valencia is...

Leftovers for breakfast

August 08, 2018, 7:38pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Whatever plans the Orioles made or at least discussed to select outfielder Cedric Mullins' contract from Triple-A Norfolk remain on hold as long as he's unable to play due to a stomach virus. Mullins was kept home last night and missed the Tides' 1-0 win over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Harbor Park. Meanwhile, Adam Jones started in center field as usual and homered in the first inning. Manager Buck Showalter has downplayed how Jones took fly balls in right field during...

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Wrapping up a 5-4 win

August 08, 2018, 7:15pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles third base coach Bobby Dickerson will show up at Tropicana Field on Thursday and slip into his uniform and his second role with the club. As the infield instructor, he's going to want answers. Review the tape from tonight's game and figure out who's responsible for the various breakdowns and how they can be prevented in the future. The Orioles committed five errors and still managed to rally past the Rays 5-4 on Trey Mancini's two-run double off Sergio Romo in...

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Orioles overcome defensive breakdowns to rally past Rays

August 08, 2018, 6:04pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A couple of the Orioles' relievers ditched the bullpen bench after the bottom of the sixth inning tonight and began to get loose. No throwing was involved with Andrew Cashner at 83 pitches and cruising, but arms began to flap and rotate. Hamstrings were stretched. A one-run lead might be passed along and there are no longer the predictable choices awaiting manager Buck Showalter. Or a game might be tied due to more defensive breakdowns, which is how it played out. It's...

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Showalter on Gentry, Davis on throwing error (tied 3-3)

August 08, 2018, 2:07pm

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Showalter on Gentry, Davis on throwing error (tied 3-3)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The news was light again today as manager Buck Showalter sat in the visiting dugout at Tropicana Field for his pregame media session. Three of the four starters have been confirmed for the Red Sox series at Camden Yards. Dylan Bundy takes the mound in Friday night's opener, Yefry RamÃrez starts one of the doubleheader games on Saturday and Alex Cobb closes out the series on Sunday. Jimmy Yacabonis is a candidate to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and start Saturday....