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Valera and O'Day with opposite opportunities (O's up 7-1)

August 01, 2018, 9:31am

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Valera and O'Day with opposite opportunities (O's up 7-1)

NEW YORK - The Orioles' roster makeover includes Breyvic Valera's first start with them today to close out a two-game series at Yankee Stadium. Valera appeared in 20 games with the Dodgers this season before the Orioles acquired him in the Manny Machado trade and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk. He was summoned yesterday with Jonathan Schoop headed to the Brewers at the non-waiver deadline. In 25 career games, the first five with the Cardinals in 2017, Valera has gone 6-for-39 with four RBIs...

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Showalter on roster additions, O'Day's departure and more

August 01, 2018, 8:29am

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Showalter on roster additions, O'Day's departure and more

NEW YORK - Infielder Jonathan Villar, acquired from the Brewers yesterday in the Jonathan Schoop trade, is joining the Orioles on Thursday in Texas. Villar has been on the disabled list since July 15 with a thumb injury. Manager Buck Showalter hasn't crafted a set plan for how he's using Villar, who can play second base, shortstop and third base. "I'm going to look at it on the travel down," Showalter said. "Dan (Duquette) said we'd talk today. I'm sure we'll talk some about...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups (Hart recalled)

August 01, 2018, 6:16am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles filled their open roster spot this morning by recalling left-hander Donnie Hart from Triple-A Norfolk. He serves as the replacement for starter Kevin Gausman, who was traded yesterday to the Braves. Hart has been recalled nine times this season. Alex Cobb is seeking his third win and the first since June 5. His 14 losses lead the majors. Cobb is 6-4 with a 2.99 ERA and 0.996 WHIP in 14 career starts against the Yankees and he has a 3.12 ERA and 0.865 WHIP in five starts...

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More on yesterday's moves, Bleier with post-surgery update

July 31, 2018, 8:46pm

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More on yesterday's moves, Bleier with post-surgery update

NEW YORK - The Orioles started last night's series opener against the Yankees with only 23 players on their active roster. They subtracted starter Kevin Gausman and second baseman Jonathan Schoop, and infielder Breyvic Valera didn't show up from Triple-A Norfolk until after the first pitch. A pitcher will be added before today's game and another move is anticipated Thursday with infielder Jonathan Villar joining the team following yesterday's trade with the Brewers. Villar can be a useful...

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Adam Jones: "I earned this and it's my decision"

July 31, 2018, 7:37pm

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Adam Jones: "I earned this and it's my decision"

NEW YORK - Adam Jones emerged from the shower area tonight, dressed and waved over the group of media members who were hovering near his locker. Jones is still with the Orioles and still the guy who attracts the most attention, especially on a day when two teammates were traded and the full rebuild really hit home with the club on the road. The Orioles had an opportunity to trade Jones to the Phillies, but he didn't want to waive his 10-5 rights - 10 years in the majors, five with the same...

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Duquette on today's trades (O's lose 6-3)

July 31, 2018, 5:27pm

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Duquette on today's trades (O's lose 6-3)

NEW YORK - The newer version of the Orioles is losing to the Yankees tonight 6-0, with Miguel AndÃºjar breaking open the game in the fifth inning with a three-run homer off Yefry RamÃrez after Greg Bird's sacrifice fly. RamÃrez allowed a two-out RBI single to Gleyber Torres in the first inning and Didi Gregorius' run-scoring single in the third after Tim Beckham's error. Making his first start at Yankee Stadium, RamÃrez allowed six runs and six hits in five innings. He walked...

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Schoop, Gausman talk about trades and their time in Baltimore

July 31, 2018, 3:39pm

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Schoop, Gausman talk about trades and their time in Baltimore

NEW YORK - Jonathan Schoop is taking his 12-game hitting streak and red-hot July to the Brewers. Kevin Gausman is taking his blazing fastball and enormous potential, which showed itself in spurts, to a Braves team loaded with familiar faces. Both players had reddened eyes as they stood outside the clubhouse and talked to the media. Gausman choked up a few times and finally used his T-shirt to wipe them. The excitement of joining a pennant race and the next phases of their professional careers...

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Showalter talks about today's trades

July 31, 2018, 2:45pm

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NEW YORK - The smoke still hasn't cleared from today's trade activity. The Orioles are fortunate that they didn't set off the sprinkler system at Yankee Stadium. In an impressive late flurry of moves, the Orioles sent starter Kevin Gausman and reliever Darren O'Day to the Braves for right-hander Evan Phillips, infielder Jean Carlos Encarnacion, catcher Brett Cumberland and left-hander Bruce Zimmermann. The Orioles also received $2.5 million in international signing bonus slot money, while...

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Orioles deal Gausman, O'Day, Schoop in pair of trades (with new lineup)

July 31, 2018, 1:08pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles dove deeper into their rebuild this afternoon, making a pair of significant trades ahead of the 4 p.m. non-waiver trading deadline. First, the Orioles sent right-handers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day to the Braves in exchange for four players - right-hander Evan Phillips, infielder Jean Carlos EncarnaciÃ³n, catcher Brett Cumberland and left-hander Bruce Zimmermann - along with $2.5 million in international signing bonus slot money. Just before the deadline, they...

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Orioles have agreement to send Gausman to Braves (with lineup)

July 31, 2018, 11:39am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles are digging much deeper into their rebuild. Starter Kevin Gausman is on the verge of being traded to the Braves, a source has confirmed. The non-waiver trade deadline arrives at 4 p.m. No word yet on the return, but an agreement is in place the medicals are being reviewed. The Orioles made Gausman the fourth overall pick in the 2012 draft out of LSU and he compiled a 39-51 record with a 4.22 ERA and 1.350 WHIP in 150 games (127 starts). He's 5-8 this season with a 4.43...

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Thoughts on closer, Carroll's arrival and non-waiver deadline

July 30, 2018, 1:53pm

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Thoughts on closer, Carroll's arrival and non-waiver deadline

The Orioles concluded their homestand by winning three straight games over the Rays by scores of 15-5, 11-2 and 11-5. No save situations with Zach Britton off the roster. Showalter won't name a replacement closer, his hesitancy before Sunday based in part on the expected departure of right-hander Brad Brach, who eventually was traded to the Braves. Mychal Givens and Tanner Scott profile as potential ninth-inning specialists. Givens has one career save and it came to him in a 6-3 victory over...

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Schoop chosen as AL Player of the Week

July 30, 2018, 11:38am

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Challenged to accept the torch passed to him by Manny Machado, Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop has run with it. Schoop was named the American League's Player of the Week for the period of July 23-29 after registering a .379/.379/.931 slash line with one double, five home runs, 13 RBIs and six runs scored in six games. He collected 11 hits in 29 at-bats. The announcement was made on MLB Network. Among the qualified AL leaders, Schoop was tied for first in home runs, RBIs and total bases,...

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More thoughts on the trade deadline and the rebuild

July 29, 2018, 7:00pm

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More thoughts on the trade deadline and the rebuild

The Orioles will attempt to strike another deal or two before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline. However, the biggest trades have been completed as long as center fielder Adam Jones is resistant to waiving his 10-5 rights. Manny Machado is playing for the Dodgers. Zach Britton is coming out of the Yankees' bullpen. Brad Brach will be pitching for the Braves after he reports. Jones has earned the right to choose where he plays by being in the league for 10 years and with the Orioles for five, but...

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Orioles trade Brach to Braves for international bonus slot

July 29, 2018, 2:22pm

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The Orioles are breaking down their roster while also spinning their organizational philosophy. Reliever Brad Brach has been traded to the Braves this afternoon, but the Orioles aren't obtaining prospects in return. They're pocketing $250,000 in international signing bonus slot money, putting them in the unusual position of being on the receiving end of such a transaction. Executive vice president Dan Duquette has promised that the rebuild will include a truer commitment to spending in the...

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Orioles tune out trade talk while winning third in a row

July 29, 2018, 12:14pm

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The Orioles made it through today's game without a trade. Adam Jones stayed in the lineup, and likely will continue to do so through the season unless swayed to revoke his 10-5 rights. Brad Brach remained in the bullpen, inactive since Tuesday except for conversation and munching sunflower seeds. The games still matter to this crew despite the constant chatter surrounding a rebuild. Their opponent over the weekend can verify it. The Orioles jumped on Rays starter Yonny Chirinos for three runs...

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Orioles outright Chris Lee, latest on Brad Brach (O's up 9-3)

July 29, 2018, 10:22am

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The Orioles reduced their 40-man roster to 38 players today by outrighting left-hander Chris Lee to Double-A Bowie after he cleared waivers. Lee returned to Triple-A Norfolk's roster a few days ago after being on the disabled list with an injury to his left shoulder. He began the season on the DL with a right oblique injury suffered while facing one batter in an exhibition game against the Rays in Port Charlotte. Two pitches ended Lee's day and forced him to stay at extended spring...

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Jones likely to remain with Orioles past deadline (O's up 4-1)

July 29, 2018, 8:58am

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Less than 72 hours before the non-waiver trade deadline and the Orioles remain in talks with several clubs. However, they've been given no indication that center fielder Adam Jones will waive his 10-5 rights and approve a deal. The Phillies, Indians and Giants have shown their interest in Jones, but a source confirmed earlier today that the five-time All-Star has expressed his desire to remain with the Orioles. The Phillies apparently were making a strong push for him. The matter remains under...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

July 29, 2018, 7:00am

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The Orioles wrap up their four-game series against the Rays today by keeping Joey Rickard in right field. Thirteen of Rickard's 18 RBIs this season have come against the Rays and he's 8-for-19 with three doubles and three home runs against them this season. Rickard's eight RBIs in the last two nights are the most in back-to-back games in his career. Adam Jones is in center field. He hasn't been traded despite internet rumors this morning to the contrary. Jace Peterson is at third base and...

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More trade deadline chatter and today's game

July 28, 2018, 6:44pm

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More trade deadline chatter and today's game

The days are melting away before the non-waiver trade deadline that usually creates a late flurry of moves. I'll always liken it to Sugar Ray Leonard peeking at his corner while in a clinch, waiting for the signal that 10 seconds remained before the bell so he could rain punches on Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Steal a round in boxing, try to steal a prospect in a rebuild. The rumor mill is churning at a feverish pace. There's a perception in the industry that the Orioles are "listening on"...

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Orioles double their pleasure again in 11-2 win (with quotes)

July 28, 2018, 6:02pm

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Two straight wins won't turn the Orioles from sellers into buyers, but they can rebuild their self-esteem while also plotting how to tear down the roster. Trey Mancini celebrated his bobblehead night with his second home run since July 1, Joey Rickard delivered his second three-run double in 24 hours and tied his career high with five RBIs, and the Orioles trounced the Rays 11-2 before an announced crowd of 21,526 at Camden Yards. Back-to-back wins have left the Orioles with a 31-74 record and...