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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...

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Notes on Bundy, Mancini, Q&A with fans and more (O's up 11-2)

July 28, 2018, 1:39pm

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Notes on Bundy, Mancini, Q&A with fans and more (O's up 11-2)

Dylan Bundy threw a light bullpen session and remains scheduled to start Sunday afternoon's series finale against the Rays. Bundy will be working on three days' rest after throwing 30 pitches in Wednesday's rain-shortened start against the Red Sox. The three home runs he surrendered were washed away. In his last three starts that count, Bundy has allowed 15 earned runs (16 total) and 19 hits in 12 1/3 innings. Yefry RamÃrez is available out of the bullpen tonight in an emergency, but...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

July 28, 2018, 10:55am

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Danny Valencia gets the start at third base today and Joey Rickard is in right field while the Orioles continue their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Nothing of real interest pertaining to the lineup. Adam Jones is the center fielder, so he hasn't been traded. Jonathan Schoop is the second baseman, so he hasn't been traded. Kevin Gausman has allowed nine runs and 17 hits over 10 innings in his two starts against the Rays this season. C.J. Cron is 5-for-15 with a double and home run...

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Brach wondering if he's next to be traded

July 27, 2018, 8:29pm

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Brach wondering if he's next to be traded

Brad Brach glanced to his right and saw the empty locker that belonged to closer Zach Britton. He looked to his left and saw the empty locker that still belonged to set-up man Darren O'Day, who hadn't been using it much since undergoing season-ending surgery on his hamstring. Brach feels a tad lonely and like the last man standing, but also one who could be on the move by next week. As I noted yesterday, the Cubs, Rockies and Indians continue to show interest in Brach, according to a source....

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Eight-run seventh inning propels Orioles to 15-5 win (with quotes)

July 27, 2018, 7:36pm

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Jonathan Schoop is trying to carry the torch, as instructed by friend and former teammate Manny Machado. Schoop also is attempting to carry a team. A fifth home run in five games kept Schoop on a serious July roll and he delivered two RBI singles in the seventh inning while the Orioles broke open a close game and claimed a 15-5 victory over the Rays before an announced crowd of 15,649 at Camden Yards. Andrew Cashner was credited with his first win since May 21 and his first at home this season,...

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Updating Brach trade talks and O's interest in Mesa (O's up 12-3)

July 27, 2018, 2:25pm

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Updating Brach trade talks and O's interest in Mesa (O's up 12-3)

As the Orioles focus on trying to move the rest of their pending free agents following trades this month that sent shortstop Manny Machado to the Dodgers and reliever Zach Britton to the Yankees, they are talking to multiple teams about reliever Brad Brach while attempting to complete a deal by Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline. The Cubs, Rockies and Indians are maintaining interest in Brach, according to a source. Brach is 1-2 with 11 saves, a 4.85 ERA and 1.769 WHIP in 42 games over 39...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

July 27, 2018, 11:14am

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Danny Valencia gets the start at third base tonight and Joey Rickard is in right field as the Orioles continue their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate again. Andrew Cashner has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts, but is 0-1 with two no-decisions. He faced the Rays on May 26 and allowed five runs and 11 hits in five innings in a 5-1 loss. Cashner has registered a 2.14 ERA and 1.000 WHIP in three career starts against the Rays...

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This, that and the other

July 26, 2018, 7:16pm

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While the Orioles are fielding calls from numerous teams on a variety of players, they still seem more intent on moving their veterans who are pending free agents, a stance they've taken since early in the process. There's been interest in second baseman Jonathan Schoop, starters Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy and reliever Mychal Givens. Only Schoop can leave via free agency after 2019. Again, executive vice president Dan Duquette will listen on anyone. His phone isn't set up to cut off...

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Cobb can't catch break and Orioles can't rally past Rays (updated)

July 26, 2018, 6:12pm

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This is Alex Cobb's pitching life with the Orioles. Winless at home and trying to divert his eyes from the 13 losses attached to his record, Cobb retired the first eight batters tonight and faced the minimum through three innings. The split-changeup was working for him, but the Orioles couldn't give him a lead. The Rays scored twice in the fourth on ground balls through a drawn-in infield and against the shift. More a case of bad luck than poor pitches. More of what Cobb has grown accustomed...

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Showalter on Jones and last night's controversy (O's down 4-3)

July 26, 2018, 2:03pm

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Showalter on Jones and last night's controversy (O's down 4-3)

The drama surrounding Adam Jones extends beyond the possibility of a trade by Tuesday's non-waiver deadline and whether he'd be willing to re-sign with the club over the winter. Would he remain in center field this season if he isn't dealt? The Orioles have Cedric Mullins waiting in the wings - or actually at Triple-A Norfolk. "I think Adam's always willing to do what's best for the club, but he still plays center field well," said manager Buck Showalter. "The respect that I have for...

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Rotation adjustment and injury updates

July 26, 2018, 1:21pm

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By throwing only 30 pitches last night before rain washed away his start, Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy will come back on short rest Sunday in the series finale against the Rays at Camden Yards. Rookie Yefry RamÃrez will be pushed back to Tuesday night against the Yankees in the Bronx. Bundy surrendered three home runs to the Red Sox last night in only 1 2/3 innings, but the stats no longer count. "With an off-day (Monday), we don't want Dylan sitting around that long," said manager...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

July 26, 2018, 11:10am

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Jace Peterson gets the start at third base tonight as the Orioles open a four-game series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Danny Valencia is the designated hitter. Chris Davis is batting fifth. Alex Cobb is facing his former team for the third time this season. He's allowed eight earned runs (nine total) and 17 hits in 10 1/3 innings. Cobb hasn't been credited with a win since June 5 and both of his victories have come on the road. His 13 losses lead the...

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No longer necessary to question O's willingness to deal with Yankees

July 25, 2018, 7:41pm

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No longer necessary to question O's willingness to deal with Yankees

The time has come, and it's long overdue, to bury the narrative that the Orioles won't consummate trades with the Yankees. Dig the hole until you strike oil. The Orioles were willing to do it at the Winter Meetings despite reports to the contrary. Executive vice president Dan Duquette made the declaration in his suite at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in a room full of media members. Everyone heard it. It was written and repeated over the airwaves. And it wasn't just lip...

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Orioles-Red Sox game postponed due to rain (Aug. 11 doubleheader)

July 25, 2018, 6:11pm

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Ten batters into tonight's start and it became apparent that relief would come to Dylan Bundy only via the weather or the bullpen. Bundy surrendered three home runs and fell behind by five runs before the latest storm hammered the Baltimore area. The game finally was postponed after a delay lasting 2 hours, 33 minutes, also washing away the statistics. The makeup date will be announced shortly. The teams have a mutual off-day on Aug. 13 after concluding their series at Camden Yards. Bundy has...

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Orioles hire Murray as special advisor (O's down 5-0, delay)

July 25, 2018, 3:27pm

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Less than two weeks after Brooks Robinson informed the media of his hiring by the Orioles as a special advisor, another Hall of Famer is back in the fold. Eddie Murray has been named special advisor to John and Lou Angelos, the organization again reaching into its past while also moving forward with its rebuilding effort. Standing on the track next to the home dugout at Camden Yards, Murray explained how the Orioles contacted him a few months ago to set the wheels in motion. He had breakfast...

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Hess on returning, Showalter on Britton leaving

July 25, 2018, 2:03pm

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Hess on returning, Showalter on Britton leaving

The Orioles announced today that they recalled right-hander David Hess from Triple-A Norfolk and he's headed to the bullpen, filling the roster spot that belonged to closer Zach Britton. And Chris Tillman has been released, which allows him to become a free agent and attempt to latch on with another team. Left-hander Donnie Hart wasn't eligible to rejoin the Orioles because he hadn't been down for the minimum 10 days. Tides manager Ron Johnson told Hess late last night about his promotion....

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox (Hess recalled)

July 25, 2018, 11:05am

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Danny Valencia and his .600 career average against left-hander David Price are in tonight's lineup as the Orioles close out their series against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Valencia, who's 15-for-25 versus Price, is batting fourth as the designated hitter. The Orioles continue to audition Renato NÃºÃ±ez at third base. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop has homered in three consecutive games and four of the last five. He's...

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Chris Tillman to elect free agency

July 25, 2018, 10:43am

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Given the option of staying in the organization and resuming his career in the minors, right-hander Chris Tillman has declined the Orioles' offer and will become a free agent. An official confirmed Tillman's decision, which allows the veteran right-hander to sign with any club later this week. The Orioles designated Tillman for assignment on Friday following the All-Star break and selected the contract of third baseman Renato NÃºÃ±ez from Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman was told that he could...