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Orioles surrender five runs in eighth and lose 6-2 (with quotes)

June 30, 2018, 3:18pm

Orioles

The game within the game unfolded again today at Camden Yards. The Orioles score two runs in the first inning to take an early lead and everyone is left to wonder whether that's going to be sufficient. Whether Andrew Cashner can push through the middle innings while keeping them ahead and trust the bullpen with the rest. Maybe on another day or in another season. Not this one. The Angels scored five runs off Mychal Givens and Tanner Scott in the eighth inning, the defense again...

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Losing O'Day another major complication for the bullpen (O's up 2-1)

June 30, 2018, 12:10pm

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Losing O'Day another major complication for the bullpen (O's up 2-1)

Since winning still matters to the Orioles, as manager Buck Showalter pointed out again this week, they were dealt another massive blow with the news that reliever Darren O'Day will undergo season-ending surgery. The recovery period for O'Day is estimated at six months and the Orioles reached the mathematical halfway point of their season last night with a 23-58 record. O'Day reinjured the hamstring while trying to field a bunt by the Mariners' Jean Segura in Tuesday night's 3-2 loss. The...

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Orioles lineup doesn't include Schoop

June 30, 2018, 9:06am

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Slumping Jonathan Schoop is out of the Orioles' lineup for today's game against the Angels. Steve Wilkerson is starting at second base with Schoop's average down to .197. Tim Beckham is leading off. Danny Valencia remains in right field and Chris Davis is batting seventh against left-hander Tyler Skaggs. Caleb Joseph is catching. For the Orioles Tim Beckham 3B Adam Jones CF Manny Machado SS Danny Valencia RF Trey Mancini LF Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Steve Wilkerson 2B Caleb Joseph...

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Leftovers for breakfast

June 29, 2018, 7:15pm

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Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph can frame pitches and critique prospects. He just doesn't do it at the same time. Manager Buck Showalter sought Joseph's opinion in the past while the veteran went down to the minors to rehab an injury. He stated yesterday that he did the same earlier this season while Joseph was playing at Triple-A Norfolk. The information must have come in handy with the Orioles selecting the contracts of pitchers Ryan Meisinger and Paul Fry, who made their major league debuts...

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O's debut two pitchers, but revert to old ways in 7-1 loss (with quotes)

June 29, 2018, 6:03pm

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O's debut two pitchers, but revert to old ways in 7-1 loss (with quotes)

David Hess was introduced the Mike Trout tonight. Not on the field during batting practice or in the portion of the tunnel that connects the clubhouses. From 60 feet, six inches away in the top of the first inning. The advance meeting didn't include instructions that Hess feed Trout a belt-high fastball over the plate. It just worked out that way. Trout spun around and watched its flight - over the corner of the Orioles' bullpen near the batters eye, an estimated 408 feet with an exit...

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Showalter on O'Day, Meisinger and Fry (O's down 7-0)

June 29, 2018, 2:48pm

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Showalter on O'Day, Meisinger and Fry (O's down 7-0)

The news that reliever Darren O'Day sustained a Grade 2 tear in his left hamstring, which an MRI revealed, was viewed in a positive light because he apparently could avoid surgery. However, O'Day sought a second opinion today and seems more likely to undergo a procedure. The Orioles transferred O'Day to the 60-day disabled list today to create an opening on their 40-man roster while selecting the contracts of pitchers Ryan Meisinger and Paul Fry from Triple-A Norfolk. "We knew it was a...

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Meisinger and Fry talk about their promotions

June 29, 2018, 2:03pm

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Meisinger and Fry talk about their promotions

Paul Fry could have taken Ryan Meisinger on a tour of Camden Yards earlier today. Fry spent two whole days here last April, making him a more qualified guide. The Orioles selected the contracts of both pitchers from Triple-A Norfolk while optioning Jimmy Yacabonis and Yefry Ramirez . They also moved reliever Darren O'Day to the 60-day disabled list and designated infielder Corban Joseph for assignment to open spots on the 40-man roster. Meisinger said he wasn't worried about the Orioles...

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O'Day could undergo surgery on hamstring (updated)

June 29, 2018, 12:38pm

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O'Day could undergo surgery on hamstring (updated)

Orioles reliever Darren O'Day received a second opinion today on his injured hamstring and is considering whether to undergo surgery that likely would end his season. O'Day is headed to the 60-day disabled list, which opens a spot on the 40-man roster. An MRI revealed a Grade 2 tear of the hamstring, which doesn't always require a surgical procedure. Pitchers Jimmy Yacabonis and Yefry Ramirez will be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Yacabonis will start July 3 for the Tides and Ramirez will...

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Orioles lineup vs. Angels

June 29, 2018, 11:10am

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Adam Jones and Tim Beckham are back in the Orioles lineup tonight for their series opener against the Angels at Camden Yards. Chance Sisco is catching again. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter and he's batting fourth. Chris Davis, who's homered in back-to-back games, is batting fifth. Danny Valencia is in right field. Colby Rasmus isn't in the lineup against right-hander Felix Pena Rookie David Hess will try to get back on track tonight. He's allowed five runs in each of his last three...

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More moves coming for Orioles before series opener (updated)

June 28, 2018, 8:48pm

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The Orioles are expected to make more adjustments to their pitching staff after another extra-inning game yesterday that required Jimmy Yacabonis to cover the first four and Yefry Ramirez to follow with five scoreless. Ramirez didn't have to shut out the Mariners for five innings, but he went the extra mile in regulation. It's always a guessing game with an off-day on the horizon - the next one arrives on Monday - and the unpredictable nature of a team that's slipping deeper into evaluation...

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Two Orioles errors in 10th inning lead to 4-2 loss (with quotes)

June 28, 2018, 2:11pm

Orioles

A former reliever making the switch to starter and trying it at the major league level is going to arrive wrapped in uncertainty. Multiple layers of it. The Orioles figured that Jimmy Yacabonis' ceiling today against the Mariners would be the fifth inning. They were prepared to begin passing the baton in the sixth with the few fresh arms at their disposal. Yacabonis faced two batters in the fifth without recording an out, back-to-back singles ending his day at 67 pitches. Three innings were...

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Orioles notes on rest days, roster moves and more (tied 2-2)

June 28, 2018, 10:31am

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter wanted to give third baseman Tim Beckham a rest day after playing him on three consecutive nights. Just being careful with a player who underwent core muscle surgery. "He feels good, there's no problem," Showalter said. "Just want to keep him that way and not push this too quickly. He'll be back in there tomorrow. "I was talking to him today about how he felt. He's been tested a lot. He said he feels great. Wasn't happy about not playing today." Showalter...

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Orioles lineup vs. Mariners

June 28, 2018, 9:10am

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Adam Jones is getting a rest day as the Orioles close their four-game series against the Mariners and try to avoid a sweep. Colby Rasmus is in center field and batting second. Chance Sisco is behind the plate and Steve Wilkerson is starting at third base. Danny Valencia is in right field. He's batting .351 (27-for-77) in 23 home games. David Hess isn't listed as Friday night's starter against the Angels - the spot is TBD - but he'll take the mound if not needed today in relief. Andrew...

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Sisco and Ramirez joining Orioles

June 28, 2018, 8:22am

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The Orioles are recalling catcher Chance Sisco from Triple-A Norfolk after a brief demotion. He's replacing another rookie, Austin Wynns, who was optioned after last night's game. Yefry Ramirez also is in the clubhouse and will be added to the bullpen. The moves haven't been announced. Sisco, 23, is batting .218/.340/.328 in 47 games. He threw out nine of the first 18 runners trying to steal against him, but has been successful on only one of his last 18 attempts. Sent down to Norfolk on...

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Teammates feel O'Day's pain

June 27, 2018, 7:36pm

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The bond between bullpen mates in baseball is stronger than steel beams. When one reliever is hurt, they all hurt. The Orioles are taking it literally, however, as injuries spread throughout the group. Closer Zach Britton makes an impressive comeback from right Achilles surgery and Richard Bleier undergoes a season-ending procedure to repair a Grade 3 tear in his left lat muscle. As the club tries to navigate around the void he left, Darren O'Day reinjures his hamstring and is gone for an...

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Orioles can't hold another lead, lose in 11 (Wynns optioned)

June 27, 2018, 6:47pm

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The Orioles tried the power approach tonight and took an early lead. They manufactured two runs to again surge ahead. They put a ball on Eutaw Street in the eighth inning to claim their third lead of the game. Home runs and hustle. But nothing they tried was going to stop the losing. Chris Davis' three-run shot over the flag court in right field looked like the game-winner before Kyle Seager hit a two-run homer off Zach Britton in the ninth for a 7-7 tie that pushed the game past regulation....

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Bundy and Gentry on injuries, Showalter on Machado (tied 7-7)

June 27, 2018, 2:43pm

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Bundy and Gentry on injuries, Showalter on Machado (tied 7-7)

Dylan Bundy is confident that his next start will come July 6 in Minnesota and that his sprained left ankle won't push him further down the rotation. "Yeah, absolutely," he said this afternoon. "We've got a plan going forward and we've got two work days in there to make sure it's all right, so just take it day by day, I guess." Bundy suffered the injury while rounding third base during Saturday's game in Atlanta. He knew immediately that something was wrong, though the severity of the...

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Duquette on Harvey exam and trade market

June 27, 2018, 1:54pm

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Duquette on Harvey exam and trade market

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette indicated that Double-A Bowie pitcher Hunter Harvey will remain shut down following today's visit with Dr. James Andrews. Andrews examined Harvey's right shoulder and Duquette said, "It needs a little more time." "But evidently he's feeling pretty good," Duquette added. The interest in shortstop Manny Machado continues to pick up as the industry gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline. Duquette confirmed that it's increased since the...

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Updates on O'Day, Gentry and more

June 27, 2018, 12:57pm

Orioles

The MRI on Orioles reliever Darren O'Day's left hamstring didn't reveal a Grade 3 tear, which is the only good news to come from last night's injury. Grade 3 would require surgery, as it did with Richard Bleier's lat injury. It's believed that O'Day has a Grade 2 tear in the hamstring, which is going to keep him out indefinitely. He won't make the 10-day period. The Orioles haven't announced their roster moves, but Jimmy Yacabonis will replace O'Day on the 25-man roster and Steve...

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Orioles lineup vs. Mariners

June 27, 2018, 11:14am

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Danny Valencia remains the right fielder for tonight's game against the Mariners. No roster moves have been announced, but Steve Wilkerson is in the clubhouse and the Orioles set up a locker for picher Jimmy Yacabonis. Chris Davis is batting seventh again. Mark Trumbo is batting .353 (12-for-34) during a 10-game hitting streak. Shippensburg University outfielder Dalton Hoiles, the son of former catcher Chris Hoiles, will sign with the Orioles on Sunday and report to short-season Single-A...