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Orioles and Rays lineups

August 08, 2018, 11:24am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jonathan Villar leads off again tonight as the Orioles try to even the series with the Rays. Danny Valencia makes another start in right field Andrew Cashner is making his third start against the Rays this season. He allowed five runs and 11 hits in five innings at Tropicana Field, and two runs and five hits in six innings at Camden Yards. Cashner followed the second outing by lasting only 1 2/3 innings in Texas and surrendering 10 runs and seven hits, with three...

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Notes on Givens, Jones, Cobb and opposing starters

August 07, 2018, 7:18pm

Orioles

Notes on Givens, Jones, Cobb and opposing starters

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles couldn't carry a lead into the ninth inning last night and suffered their seventh walk-off loss of the season, their highest amount since totaling eight in 2014. There was no save situation after two unearned runs in the eighth tied the game. Mychal Givens didn't warm up and we'll never know whether he would have been used with a slim lead. Givens notched his second career save on Sunday by retiring all four Rangers that he faced. He replaced Paul Fry with...

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Rays rally past Orioles 4-3 on Adames' walk-off home run (with quotes)

August 07, 2018, 6:05pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSON, Fla. - Tim Beckham made a detour into the Rays' clubhouse this afternoon, visiting with old friends and teammates before heading back over to the other side. He didn't get lost, just a bit nostalgic. Alex Cobb started for the Orioles and didn't do as much socializing, but tonight's game also represented a "domecoming" for Cobb, who spent his first seven major league seasons with Tampa Bay. Unfortunately, Aubrey Huff couldn't be lured out of retirement. Beckham burned his...

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Showalter provides pitching and injury updates (tied 3-3)

August 07, 2018, 2:14pm

Orioles

Showalter provides pitching and injury updates (tied 3-3)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles rookie David Hess will start Thursday night's series finale against the Rays. Dylan Bundy is pushed back to Friday night against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. "I don't want David to get too far away from being out there," manager Buck Showalter said. "Also, I didn't want to necessarily have those three young guys lined up in a row, either, if I could help it." The Orioles have a day-night doubleheader on Saturday against the Red Sox, and Jimmy Yacabonis...

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Araujo remains shut down with elbow injury

August 07, 2018, 1:02pm

Orioles

Araujo remains shut down with elbow injury

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - An Orioles' trip to The Trop enables rehabbing players to make the drive from the Ed Smith Stadium complex, rejoin the club and be evaluated by the medical staff. Infielder Steve Wilkerson, on the disabled list with a left oblique strain, is feeling much better and could begin an injury rehab assignment on Thursday. Meanwhile, Rule 5 pick Pedro Araujo is shut down again after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow last week. He's been on the DL...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

August 07, 2018, 11:33am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jonathan Villar is leading off tonight for the Orioles, who open a three-game series against the Rays at Tropicana Field, and Chris Davis returns to the lineup after sitting out the last two games in Texas. Jace Peterson is in right field. Mark Trumbo is batting fourth as the designated hitter. Caleb Joseph is catching. The Orioles are leading the American League in hitting with a .300 average (160-for-533) and slugging percentage (.499) since the All-Star break. They've...

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This, that and the other

August 06, 2018, 2:05pm

Orioles

No one can judge a trade after only four games and no one is ready to anoint Jonathan Villar as an ideal successor to second baseman Jonathan Schoop. The Orioles don't know whether he's starting at the position for the remainder of the season and into 2019 and whether he's the top choice to bat leadoff based on his ability to swipe bags. But the early returns on Villar are favorable and the sample size is irrelevant. These are early returns. They don't need to stretch over two months to fit...

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Now that you mention it ...

August 05, 2018, 6:29pm

Orioles

A few random questions as the Orioles reach another off-day on their schedule: What will the Orioles do in free agency this winter while committing to a rebuild? They could stay away from it and focus on trading a few more veterans in exchange for younger players or more international signing bonus slots. Perhaps check whether there's a market for Mark Trumbo as he enters the final year of his deal and is owed $13.5 million in 2019, according to Cot's Contracts. Trumbo receives $1.5 million...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

August 05, 2018, 8:46am

Orioles

Adam Jones and Chris Davis are both out of the starting lineup today as the Orioles try to avoid a four-game sweep in Texas. Joey Rickard takes Jones' customary position in center field. Trey Mancini is playing first base again today. Jace Peterson is leading off and starts in left field. Jonathan Villar, who has been batting in the leadoff slot since he came over from the Brewers in the Jonathan Schoop trade, bats third today. Mark Trumbo is in right field, while Danny Valencia takes a turn...

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More on international intentions and today's game

August 04, 2018, 5:25pm

Orioles

More on international intentions and today's game

Armed with more than $8 million in international signing bonus slots, the Orioles are poised to dive head-first into a market where they previously wouldn't dip a toe. They've already secured six players who have gone through the process of having medicals reviewed, including 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Moises Ramirez. An announcement is expected early next week and will involve prospects from the Dominican and CuraÃ§ao, with at least one signing out of Venezuela to follow. But the plan...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

August 04, 2018, 1:17pm

Orioles

Trey Mancini is starting at first base tonight as the Orioles attempt to win a game in Texas. Joey Rickard is in left field against Rangers left-hander Mike Minor. Danny Valencia is in right field and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Caleb Joseph is catching Dylan Bundy. Bundy is making his fifth career appearance tonight and third start against the Rangers. He's allowed only one run and six hits in 17 innings. Bundy's two appearances in Texas have come in relief and he's tossed four...

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Updating Hunter Harvey's throwing progression

August 04, 2018, 10:42am

Orioles

Updating Hunter Harvey's throwing progression

Double-A Bowie pitcher Hunter Harvey will resume his throwing program on Monday in Sarasota after being shut down due to some stiffness in his right forearm. Harvey, 23, has recovered from an injury to his right shoulder that he sustained while trying to avoid a line drive headed for the Baysox's dugout back in late May. Harvey was leaning on the railing, jumped back and suffered what's been described as "posterior shoulder instability." To simplify it, the shoulder popped out and back into...

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Checking back with scouts on recent acquisitions

August 03, 2018, 6:05pm

Orioles

Checking back with scouts on recent acquisitions

Multiple scouts who have chimed in on the Orioles' return for their July trades use the term "up and down guys," labeled for their lower ceilings but usefulness on a major league club. Guys who may be riding the Triple-A shuttle but can serve a purpose. Reliever Evan Phillips joined the club yesterday in Texas while the Orioles placed Jhan MariÃ±ez on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring. He retired all six batters he faced and became the 49th player used this season after...

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Orioles recall Evan Phillips

August 03, 2018, 1:04pm

Orioles

The Orioles are ready to debut another player for the 2018 season. Reliever Jhan MariÃ±ez was placed on the 10-day disabled list today with a strained right hamstring and the Orioles recalled right-hander Evan Phillips from Triple-A Norfolk. Phillips will wear No. 58. The Orioles acquired Phillips, infielder Jean Carlos EncarnaciÃ³n, catcher Brett Cumberland and left-hander Bruce Zimmermann - along with $2.5 million in international signing bonus slot money - from the Braves on Tuesday for...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

August 03, 2018, 12:24pm

Orioles

Jonathan Villar is batting leadoff again tonight after collecting two hits in his Orioles debut. Tim Beckham is again slotted second in the order. Renato NÃºÃ±ez is at third base, Jace Peterson is in right field and Caleb Joseph is catching. David Hess is back in the rotation as Kevin Gausman's replacement and makes his first start since June 29. He pitched twice in relief last month, allowing two runs in two innings on July 4 in Philadelphia and tossing a scoreless inning July 28 against...

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Villar given leadoff spot, Duquette on series of moves

August 02, 2018, 6:21pm

Orioles

Villar given leadoff spot, Duquette on series of moves

As the Orioles rid themselves of veterans and salary while beginning their rebuild, they're also making adjustments to a lineup that's been lacking a true leadoff hitter. Jonathan Villar, part of the package obtained earlier this week from the Brewers for second baseman Jonathan Schoop, owned a career .324 on-base percentage before last night's game against the Rangers. In the Orioles organization, that's a step in the right direction. Villar led the majors with 62 steals in 156 games in...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

August 02, 2018, 1:01pm

Orioles

Infielder Jonathan Villar has joined the Orioles after they acquired him from the Brewers on Tuesday in the Jonathan Schoop deal. He's leading off and playing second base against the Rangers. The Orioles are expected to option infielder Breyvic Valera to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for Villar. Update: Valera has been optioned to Norfolk and Villar has been added to the 25-man roster. Andrew Cashner has allowed three earned runs in his last two starts totaling 11 2/3 innings. His 4.33 ERA is...

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Tillman signs minor league deal with Rangers

August 02, 2018, 11:45am

Orioles

Tillman signs minor league deal with Rangers

Former Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman has signed a minor league contract with the Rangers and will report to Triple-A Round Rock, the team announced earlier today. Tillman declined the Orioles' offer to stay in the organization and pitch for Triple-A Norfolk. He was released on July 25. The Orioles had to make a decision on Tillman after he completed an injury rehab assignment. He posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in six starts in the minors after going 1-5 with a 10.46 ERA and 2.21 ERA in seven...

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Leftovers for breakfast

August 01, 2018, 4:58pm

Orioles

The non-waiver trade deadline passed Tuesday afternoon with Danny Valencia an innocent bystander. A spectator from his seat inside the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium. Valencia didn't attract serious interest, but he could be moved by the Aug. 31 deadline for players to be included on a postseason roster. He'd have to pass through waivers. Have bat, will travel. "I've been traded in the middle of seasons before, and what I've come to learn is you can't worry about it," he said. "If...

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Orioles push aside their losses to post win over Yankees (with quotes)

August 01, 2018, 12:58pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - A sense of loss stayed glued to the Orioles this morning, hours before they registered a rare win on the road. Dylan Bundy spoke of how much he's going to miss Kevin Gausman, his former teammate and a close friend who was traded yesterday to the Braves. Third base coach Bobby Dickerson wiped tears from his cheeks, fought to regain his composure and recounted his days in the minors with second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who was shipped to the Brewers. Players are regarded as "trade...