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June 17, 2018, 9:23pm

Orioles

The unexpected demotion yesterday of catcher Chance Sisco to Triple-A Norfolk shouldn't be viewed as a sign that the Orioles have given up on him or that he's no longer regarded as one of the more promising young players in the organization. Sisco wasn't producing at the plate, which hardly made him unique on the roster. But he's been having some issues throwing that more easily can be resolved in the minors. Send him down, settle him down and try again. Sisco leaves as the team leader in...

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Caleb Joseph rejoining Orioles with Chance Sisco optioned

June 17, 2018, 1:57pm

Orioles

Catcher Caleb Joseph is returning to the Orioles and will join them for Tuesday night's series opener against the Nationals in D.C. The Orioles optioned rookie Chance Sisco following today's 10-4 win over the Marlins at Camden Yards. He was a late scratch from the lineup. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Sisco was ill, but he stopped short of using the word. "I'm afraid he's coming down with ... He hasn't slept in two or three days," Showalter said. "A lot of our guys. And just...

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Orioles end multiple streaks with 20th win (Sisco optioned)

June 17, 2018, 12:17pm

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The Orioles can only hope that they don't need to wait until Labor Day for their next home win. A couple of streaks came to a merciful end today as Jace Peterson drove in four runs, Dylan Bundy continued his daytime mastery through the fifth inning, the bullpen created and disarmed a base-loaded jam and the Orioles defeated the Marlins 10-4 before an announced crowd of 21,421 at Camden Yards to avoid an embarrassing sweep. They had dropped nine games in a row. They lost 11 straight at home,...

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Showalter on Davis' absence and Mancini's slump (O's up 9-4)

June 17, 2018, 9:10am

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Showalter on Davis' absence and Mancini's slump (O's up 9-4)

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hasn't played since June 11 and with the Orioles off Monday, he won't get back into the lineup before Tuesday night's series opener against the Nationals in D.C. Davis is batting .150/.227/.227 with four doubles, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 19 walks and 86 strikeouts in 229 plate appearances. He's been working with hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh and vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson during early sessions in the cage. "I was talking to Scott...

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Sisco scratched from Orioles lineup

June 17, 2018, 8:23am

Orioles

Catcher Chance Sisco has been scratched from the Orioles lineup today and replaced by Austin Wynns. No explanation was given for the change. Trey Mancini moves up to sixth in the order despite his slump. Jace Peterson moves up to seventh and Craig Gentry to eighth. Wynns is batting ninth. Sisco is batting .218/.340/.328 with seven doubles, two home runs and 16 RBIs in 47 games. He's also been hit by pitches 10 times to lead the club. For the Orioles Corban Joseph 1B Adam Jones CF Manny Machado...

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Cashner expected to come off disabled list Wednesday

June 17, 2018, 8:04am

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Cashner expected to come off disabled list Wednesday

Andrew Cashner will make Wednesday night's start against the Nationals in D.C. following today's successful bullpen session. Cashner said his back responded favorably and he's ready to come off the disabled list. A corresponding move will be made prior to first pitch. "It went good, felt good, and I look forward to getting on the mound Wednesday," he said. Manager Buck Showalter has been able to manipulate the rotation with off-days on Thursday and Monday. Cashner is 2-8 with a 4.98 ERA...

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Orioles lineup vs. Marlins

June 17, 2018, 6:59am

Orioles

The Orioles wrap up their series against the Marlins, trying to avoid a club-record 12-game home losing streak, with Chris Davis remaining on the bench. Davis is missing his fifth game in a row. And he gets another break with Monday's off-day. Corban Joseph is leading off and playing first base. Mark Trumbo is batting fourth as the designated hitter. Chance Sisco moves up to sixth in the order. Jace Peterson is starting at third base instead of Danny Valencia. Dylan Bundy has never faced the...

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Hitting on some offensive topics as O's try to avoid sweep

June 16, 2018, 6:19pm

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Hitting on some offensive topics as O's try to avoid sweep

A loss today would be the 10th in a row for the Orioles, their longest streak since May 26-June 5, 2010. A home losing streak of 12 games would establish a club record. Being swept by the Marlins wouldn't do much for their confidence, either. This team is trying so hard to tank, its mascot should include an ammunition rack. But the Orioles have dropped the first two games of the series. How can rock bottom keep moving on them? The removal of Chris Davis from the lineup hasn't cured everything...

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Losing streaks continue for O's as rally falls short (with quotes)

June 16, 2018, 2:50pm

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Losing streaks continue for O's as rally falls short (with quotes)

One pitch from Alex Cobb today and the Marlins had a runner in scoring position. Four pitches and they had a run. Any margin seems daunting for a team that's been operating on a dead engine. The Orioles weren't cooked, but the broiler was back on. No opponent seems capable of pulling the Orioles out of harm's way. They tried to rally against former teammate Wei-Yin Chen and the Marlins bullpen, but came up short in a 5-4 loss before an announced crowd of 23,948 at Camden Yards. J.T. Realmuto...

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Bleier: "I feel like I let the team down ..." (O's trail 5-4)

June 16, 2018, 11:22am

Orioles

Bleier: "I feel like I let the team down ..." (O's trail 5-4)

The second opinion sought by Orioles reliever Richard Bleier offered further confirmation that he sustained a Grade 3 tear of his left lat muscle, the most severe, and he must undergo surgery Tuesday in New Jersey. "Obviously, it's pretty unfortunate for myself and the team," he said today while standing at his locker. "The next step is just hopefully a successful surgery and moving on from there." Bleier didn't do anything out of the ordinary to sustain the injury. He threw one pitch to...

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Bleier to undergo surgery on Tuesday (and other notes)

June 16, 2018, 10:56am

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Bleier to undergo surgery on Tuesday (and other notes)

Orioles reliever Richard Bleier will undergo surgery Tuesday in New Jersey to repair a Grade 3 tear in his left lat muscle. He won't pitch again this year and may not be ready for the start of the 2019 season. Dr. Anthony Romeo will handle the procedure, which was recommended after Bleier underwent an MRI on Thursday morning and received a second opinion. Bleier said the pain was so severe after he threw a pitch Wednesday that it felt like he had been shot in the back. He didn't know that he...

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Orioles lineup vs. Marlins

June 16, 2018, 9:00am

Orioles

Trey Mancini is starting at first base today while Chris Davis stays on the bench for the Orioles' second game of their series against the Marlins. Davis has sat out the last four games. He joined Manny Machado and Pedro Ãlvarez on the field today for early hitting. The session including hitting coach Scott Coobaugh tossing the ball underhanded from close range and each player driving the ball to the opposite field. It ended with vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson throwing...

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Scott can step up in Bleier's absence

June 15, 2018, 7:34pm

Orioles

One man's torn latissimus dorsi muscle is another man's opportunity to become an established major league reliever. It sounds harsh, but it's also baseball reality. No one is celebrating Richard Bleier's season-ending injury, and that's especially true of Tanner Scott. They're friends who sat next to each other in the clubhouse. They traded playful insults while I sought their opinions on the movie "The Sandlot" for a MASN pregame segment. Scott had to be highly upset by the news of...

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Orioles offense stays on sabbatical in 2-0 loss (with quotes)

June 15, 2018, 5:49pm

Orioles

No team in the majors has scored fewer runs than the Orioles. They needed eight more before tonight to catch the team ahead of them, the Marlins, their opponent for a weekend series at Camden Yards. The only fireworks were coming after the game. And there isn't enough smoke to mask the Orioles' primary weakness. The Marlins manufactured a run off Kevin Gausman in the fifth inning to break a scoreless tie, padded their lead in the sixth and handed the Orioles their eighth loss in a row, 2-0,...

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Showalter on Davis, Bleier and Joseph (O's down 2-0)

June 15, 2018, 3:00pm

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Showalter on Davis, Bleier and Joseph (O's down 2-0)

The Orioles have an expanded bench tonight after they selected Corban Joseph's contract from Double-A Bowie. It includes first baseman Chris Davis, who's sitting out his third consecutive game and likely won't be in the lineup Saturday afternoon against left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. Joseph is starting at first base and leading off against Marlins right-hander JoseÌ UrenÌƒa. "Chris is continuing with some things that he's working on and when they come to me and say they think he's ready...

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Corban Joseph on his return to the majors

June 15, 2018, 1:41pm

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Corban Joseph on his return to the majors

The only way that Corban Joseph's day could have gotten any better would have been to walk inside the Orioles' clubhouse this afternoon and hug his brother. Caleb Joseph remains with Triple-A Norfolk after the Orioles optioned him on May 17. They spoke on the phone after Corban learned of his promotion from Double-A Bowie, his return to the majors taking five years. "I called him and he's real excited," Corban said. Imagine how Corban would have reacted if told in March that he'd be in...

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Bleier expected to undergo surgery (and other notes)

June 15, 2018, 12:51pm

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Bleier expected to undergo surgery (and other notes)

Surgery has been recommended for Orioles reliever Richard Bleier, who will make his decision after receiving a second opinion. He isn't expected to pitch again this season and his availability for spring training could be in jeopardy. Bleier strained the lat muscle on his left side and its severity brought about the likelihood of a surgical procedure to repair it. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed today that surgery is a consideration and Bleier isn't expected to get back on the mound in...

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Davis remains out of the Orioles' lineup

June 15, 2018, 12:09pm

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The Orioles will try to snap a seven-game losing streak tonight and win at home for the first time in 10 games as the Marlins make a rare visit to Camden Yards. The Orioles lost two of three games in Miami in 2015 and two of three in Baltimore in 2010. The Marlins swept a three-game series at home in 2009 and took two of three at Camden Yards in 2006. They lead the all-time series 20-7, including 7-5 in Baltimore. Corban Joseph is leading off and playing first base, with Chris Davis remaining...

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Richard Bleier goes on DL, Corban Joseph's contract selected

June 15, 2018, 11:41am

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Richard Bleier goes on DL, Corban Joseph's contract selected

Orioles reliever Richard Bleier was placed on the 10-day disabled list today with a strained left lat muscle that could end his 2018 season. The Orioles also optioned pitcher Yefry Ramirez to Triple-A Norfolk, recalled left-hander Tanner Scott from the Tides and purchased infielder Corban Joseph's contract from Double-A Bowie. Joseph, the younger brother of catcher Caleb Joseph, was batting .336/.394/.550 in 59 games with Bowie. His wearing No. 51. Joseph has played only two games in the...

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Valencia emerges as shining light in Orioles' darkest days

June 14, 2018, 3:51pm

Orioles

Getting a feel for Danny Valencia's placement in the lineup isn't as simple as it used to be back when he was typecast. An opposing left-handed starter usually worked in Valencia's favor in a platoon-type role. He mashed them. It didn't say so on his business card, but word spreads quickly in baseball. The Orioles didn't sign Valencia, in his second tour with the team, to be an everyday player or to become their cleanup hitter. Little has gone according to plan this season, but Valencia is...