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Wilkerson optioned to create roster room for Hart

June 23, 2018, 11:13am

Orioles

Wilkerson optioned to create roster room for Hart

ATLANTA - The Orioles shortened their bench today while inserting a fresh reliever into their bullpen. Infielder Steve Wilkerson was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for left-hander Donnie Hart, who has been recalled again following last night's 15-inning game. Wilkerson collected his first major league hit and RBI last night with a single in the ninth inning, and he prevented a walk-off win for the Braves in the 14th by charging Dansby Swanson's slow roller and making a strong and...

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Orioles lineup vs. Braves

June 23, 2018, 10:07am

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ATLANTA - Trey Mancini remains out of the Orioles lineup today and Chris Davis stays in it. Mancini has been on the bench for the last three games due to neck stiffness, but he pinch-hit last night. Colby Rasmus is batting first and playing left field. Davis returned last night after sitting out the past eight games and homered, hit a sacrifice fly and walked twice in a 10-7, 15-inning win over the Braves. Left-hander Donnie Hart is in the clubhouse, but he isn't listed among the relievers. No...

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Wondering again about the roster and revisiting last night

June 22, 2018, 10:44pm

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Wondering again about the roster and revisiting last night

ATLANTA - After deciding against bringing up a fresh arm Thursday night in D.C., the Orioles don't seem to have much choice today after playing 15 innings. They were discussing it before the final out was recorded in a 10-7 win. Left-hander Donnie Hart hasn't pitched since Wednesday and he's on the 40-man roster. He also knows his way to the shuttle. He might have his license and can drive it himself. Because Hart was optioned on June 13, he would be eligible to return today. By waiting...

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Machado homers in 15th and Orioles defeat Braves 10-7 (updated)

June 22, 2018, 9:07pm

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ATLANTA - Chris Davis stepped on home plate tonight, turned toward the Orioles' dugout, removed his batting helmet and ran an arm across his forehead. Launch a fastball and a burden is lifted. For however long it lasts. The sigh of relief from Davis could have moved the flags in center field. He homered for the first time since May 9 to break a scoreless tie in the fifth inning and his sacrifice fly in the ninth allowed the Orioles to reclaim the lead during a six-run rally. He should have...

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Markakis isn't stressing over All-Star status (tied 7-7)

June 22, 2018, 3:05pm

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Markakis isn't stressing over All-Star status (tied 7-7)

ATLANTA - Nick Markakis wouldn't stay true to himself if he suddenly began to campaign for his inclusion on the All-Star team or felt comfortable with the Braves public relations staff doing it for him. Messages on the scoreboard urging fans to vote for Markakis made him cringe each time he looked up and saw them. He just wants to play and let the process unfold. He'd rather pound baseballs over the plate than his own chest. Markakis leads all National League outfielders in the latest...

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Mancini on neck, Davis on return to lineup

June 22, 2018, 1:25pm

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Mancini on neck, Davis on return to lineup

ATLANTA - Trey Mancini remains out of the Orioles lineup due to neck stiffness and isn't certain if he'll be available later tonight. He's been receiving treatment on it. Asked whether he felt any improvement this morning, Mancini replied, "If so, ever so slightly." "It's just a really annoying occurrence to have happen, but I guess the bed or the pillow (in D.C.), I don't know what it was, but I woke up yesterday and couldn't turn my head left or move it up. So, we're working hard in...

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Davis returns to Orioles lineup

June 22, 2018, 11:55am

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ATLANTA - Chris Davis' streak of missed games ends at eight tonight as he returns to the lineup and first base for the Orioles' series opener against the Braves. Davis hasn't played since June 11 against the Red Sox, when he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts to lower his average to .150. He's 3-for-27 with 14 strikeouts this month. Manager Buck Showalter is batting Davis seventh against Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb. Craig Gentry is leading off and playing left field while Trey Mancini...

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This, that and the other

June 21, 2018, 5:07pm

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Each passing day is going to bring more articles about teams checking in on Manny Machado. It feels like the Winter Meetings, but in the summer and without the media gathering in a suite while trolling for news. The Orioles are waiting for someone to do more than their due diligence. They want multiple pitching prospects despite Machado's pending free agency. They want a team in contention to take the giant leap in an effort to win the World Series. And they're going to stay patient, block...

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Rasmus comes off disabled list and starts tonight (updated)

June 21, 2018, 11:49am

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Rasmus comes off disabled list and starts tonight (updated)

The Orioles have activated Colby Rasmus from the disabled list, and he's batting sixth tonight and playing right field. Rasmus appeared in only eight games with the Orioles after signing a minor league deal and was 2-for-21 with 13 strikeouts. He batted .275 with two home runs in 15 games combined with Single-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie on his rehab assignment. Outfielder Joey Rickard was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Reliever Richard Bleier was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to...

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Who's worthy of a promotion if Orioles go younger?

June 20, 2018, 10:32pm

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A team that's 30 games below .500 in the third week of June, with pending free agents spread across the clubhouse and some dramatic changes on the horizon, should be geared toward getting younger and filtering prospects onto the major league roster. It makes sense on paper. It's a little more difficult in reality. The pounding noise that you hear is probably due to the migraine that's developed from 51 losses. No one in the system is beating down the door for a promotion. You may love the...

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Orioles bullpen provides boost in rain-delayed victory (updated)

June 20, 2018, 8:24pm

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WASHINGTON - Manny Machado inadvertently became tonight's symbol for the Orioles' 2018 season while planted face-down in the infield dirt at Nationals Park. Anthony Rendon accidently delivered an elbow squarely to Machado's nose while coming out of his slide on a 3-6 double play that ended the first inning. Machado slowly rose to his feet, concerned teammates gathering around him, and stayed in the game. But it was a painful blow, a direct hit that the club figuratively has taken on a...

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Corban Joseph optioned (and other notes, O's up 3-0)

June 20, 2018, 2:37pm

Orioles

Corban Joseph optioned (and other notes, O's up 3-0)

WASHINGTON - The Orioles created a roster spot for starter Andrew Cashner by optioning infielder Corban Joseph to Double-A Bowie. The Joseph brothers are separated again after Corban went 1-for-9 in four games. He picked up an RBI last night on a fielder's choice grounder. Other moves are coming within the next few days. And the Orioles are waiting for Pedro Ãlvarez to decide whether he's going to report to Triple-A Norfolk after the Orioles designated him for assignment...

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Orioles and Nationals lineups

June 20, 2018, 11:45am

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WASHINGTON - Trey Mancini has returned to the leadoff spot tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Nationals. Craig Gentry is in right field. Caleb Joseph is catching again. The Orioles haven't announced a corresponding roster move for Andrew Cashner, who comes off the disabled list today. Meanwhile, the Orioles have signed two more picks from the 2018 First-Year Player Draft, infielders Trevor Putzig (17th round) and John Ham (31st). Twenty-three selections are under...

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More roster changes coming for Orioles

June 19, 2018, 7:01pm

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Orioles right-hander Andrew Cashner comes off the disabled list today after missing only one start with soreness in his lower back. Two off-days lessened the impact of his absence. It's going to necessitate another roster move, but more on that later. Cashner has one win since April 5, though decisions stray from a pitcher's control. He's trying to lower a 4.98 ERA and 1.687 WHIP accumulated over 13 starts. He's averaging 10.9 hits and 4.2 walks per nine innings. Tonight marks Cashner's...

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Orioles lose game and season series to Nationals (with quotes)

June 19, 2018, 6:06pm

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WASHINGTON - The Orioles loaded the bases tonight against Nationals rookie Jefry Rodriguez with no outs in the top of the fifth inning and settled for one run. The hosts loaded the bases against rookie David Hess with no outs in the bottom half and scored four runs to tie the game. A new inning and new pitcher allowed the Orioles to load the bases with one out in the sixth against reliever Justin Miller. Again, they scored only one run, though it enabled them to reclaim the lead. Failure to...

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Showalter on roster moves and more (O's down 9-6)

June 19, 2018, 2:50pm

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Showalter on roster moves and more (O's down 9-6)

WASHINGTON - The Orioles roster was bound to undergo some changes with players ready to come off the disabled list, but the club got a head start by optioning rookie catcher Chance Sisco to Triple-A Norfolk after Sunday's game and recalling Caleb Joseph this afternoon. "I think Chance can back up a little bit and take a breath and kind of get back to some of the things that he's capable of," said manager Buck Showalter. "We all know what a good player Chance has got a chance to be. I think...

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Updating Bleier surgery, the Joseph brothers on being reunited

June 19, 2018, 2:03pm

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Updating Bleier surgery, the Joseph brothers on being reunited

WASHINGTON - Reliever Richard Bleier underwent surgery this morning to reattach the lat muscle on his left side, a procedure that lasted about two hours. Manager Buck Showalter said he's hoping that Bleier is able to begin throwing by spring training. Chris Davis won't be in Wednesday night's lineup against Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez and it hasn't been determined whether he'll start Thursday night against right-hander Max Scherzer. Showalter said the opposing pitcher isn't a...

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Wilkerson on arrival, Machado still first among AL shortstops

June 19, 2018, 12:57pm

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Wilkerson on arrival, Machado still first among AL shortstops

WASHINGTON - Steve Wilkerson never will know whether he would have broken camp with the Orioles as their utility player if not for his 50-game suspension. He's just glad that he made the most of a bad situation and is on the brink of his major league debut. The Orioles purchased Wilkerson's contract earlier today while designating Pedro Ãlvarez for assignment. They went from having one utility player early in the season to three, including Jace Peterson and Corban Joseph. "This is a very...

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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (Wilkerson selected, Ãlvarez DFA)

June 19, 2018, 11:17am

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WASHINGTON - The Orioles made a flurry of roster moves this afternoon before the opening game of their three-game interleague series against the Nationals. The promotion of catcher Caleb Joseph from Triple-A Norfolk was known after the club optioned catcher Chance Sisco to the Tides following Sunday's game. Joseph will be reunited with his brother, Corban Joseph, who joined the Orioles from Double-A Bowie over the weekend. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate and hitting eighth tonight against the...

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More on Bleier's surgery, tonight's game, Joseph's return

June 18, 2018, 2:56pm

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More on Bleier's surgery, tonight's game, Joseph's return

Orioles reliever Richard Bleier will undergo surgery later today to repair a Grade 3 tear in his left lat muscle. Dr. Anthony Romeo will handle the procedure in New Jersey. Bleier will miss the remainder of the season and might not be ready for spring training. Any sort of estimate depends on what Romeo finds during the surgery. There are three grades of strains, and Bleier sustained the most severe simply by throwing a pitch last week. "Grade 1 is a minor strain, one to two weeks healing with...