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Should Orioles punt on idea of tossing a football?

September 08, 2018, 7:58pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles close out their three-city, triple time zone road trip this afternoon with rookie left-hander Josh Rogers on the mound while Alex Cobb is pushed back to Tuesday night at Camden Yards. A blister can only be filed down so far and so many times. Cobb had a "touch and feel" throwing session yesterday to make certain that he could grip the ball properly and release it without any discomfort. The Orioles are off Monday and he was targeting the series opener...

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Early unearned runs are Orioles' undoing in 10-5 loss (updated)

September 08, 2018, 5:10pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter can more easily accept the losing, though he's nowhere near embracing it, if the effort is strong, the play is crisp and the ultimate goal is within sight. If it's all for the good of the rebuild. What transpired in the first inning tonight at Tropicana Field is unacceptable, much like the 11 walks issued by Orioles pitching in the series opener. Showalter won't excuse it. Being in a rebuild mode isn't an invitation to become sloppy. The...

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Jones on finishing out the season "with a smile" (O's down 10-5)

September 08, 2018, 1:49pm

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Jones on finishing out the season "with a smile" (O's down 10-5)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter met with Adam Jones to explain the outfielder's absence from the lineup, which is expected to continue through Sunday's series finale against the Rays. Showalter indicated that Jones will play again this month. Jones, meanwhile, said he's going to handle the situation "with a smile." "It's a great opportunity for some guys to get some big league experience," he said after taking batting practice and shagging fly balls. "It's good...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

September 08, 2018, 11:06am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Adam Jones is out of the Orioles' lineup again for the second game of their series against the Rays. He also didn't play last night. Chris Davis returns and is the first baseman, with Trey Mancini serving as designated hitter. Joey Rickard is in right field and Chance Sisco is catching. David Hess will make his start after a football nailed him in the eye yesterday afternoon. Hess was questionable before being sent to an ophthalmologist, who determined that the rookie...

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More on Jones lineup intrigue and Rogers' expected Sunday start

September 07, 2018, 7:37pm

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More on Jones lineup intrigue and Rogers' expected Sunday start

ST. PETERBURG, Fla. - There may not be a more interesting moment today than the posting of the Orioles' lineup for their game against the Rays. Adam Jones sat out last night's 14-2 loss, an unusual occurrence in a series opener and with a left-hander on the mound for the opposition. Joey Rickard started in right field and hit a two-run homer off Blake Snell to continue his assault on his former organization. Meanwhile, Jones' name didn't appear in the box score. Manager Buck Showalter spoke...

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Hess on football mishap and wrapping up 14-2 loss

September 07, 2018, 7:18pm

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Hess on football mishap and wrapping up 14-2 loss

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rookie David Hess will make his start on Saturday night against the Rays, with only a slight discoloration in the corner of his left eye. He let a football smack him in the face, but he caught a break. Hess is taking anti-inflammatory drops for his eye, but he's fine except for the kidding that comes from such a mishap. He has to wear it - and an LSU football helmet, which he donned early in the game while watching from the dugout. "I could not entirely tell you where...

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Bundy's struggles continue in O's 100th loss

September 07, 2018, 6:15pm

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Bundy's struggles continue in O's 100th loss

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles were bound to reach 100 losses this season. They couldn't run the table after No. 99. Too big of a task. One more home run allowed and Dylan Bundy would have sole possession of the club's single-season record. The two dubious milestones collided tonight. Nick Ciuffo hit his first major league homer, a three-run shot off Bundy in the bottom of the second inning, Kevin Kiermaier matched it in the third and the Rays topped the Orioles 14-2 at Tropicana...

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More on Hess, Cobb, Joseph and Trumbo (O's down 14-2)

September 07, 2018, 3:00pm

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More on Hess, Cobb, Joseph and Trumbo (O's down 14-2)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles are waiting to get the results of David Hess' eye examination and will decide whether they need to find another starter for Saturday night's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Hess is the victim of another dreaded football-related injury, though he didn't fracture a finger like Michael Bourn last spring training. The rookie pitcher was struck in the left eye while outrunning Trey Mancini and attempting to catch a pass before the Orioles took batting...

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Hess and Cobb could miss starts this weekend

September 07, 2018, 2:09pm

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Hess and Cobb could miss starts this weekend

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles rotation for the rest of the weekend series against the Rays could undergo major changes. Rookie David Hess was hit in the eye today while trying to catch a football during batting practice and was sent to a local specialist for an examination. Hess is supposed to start on Saturday, but may have to be skipped. Candidates to replace him include Yefry RamÃrez, Jimmy Yacabonis and Luis Ortiz, though manager Buck Showalter prefers to use the latter out of the...

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Updates on Wilkerson and Trumbo

September 07, 2018, 1:00pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Steve Wilkerson is inside the Orioles clubhouse and still in their plans for the future. It's the lineup and game action that are placed in doubt. Wilkerson is continuing his recovery from a hamstring injury despite the Orioles recalling him from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. He hasn't played since Aug. 22 with the Tides. "It's coming along well," he said this afternoon at Tropicana Field. "I was talking to the trainers here this morning and the last couple days...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

September 07, 2018, 11:33am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Adam Jones and Chris Davis are out of the Orioles lineup for tonight's series opener against the Rays. Joey Rickard is in right field and batting second against left-hander Blake Snell. We'll find out later why Jones is absent. Trey Mancini is at first base and Tim Beckham is the designated hitter. Breyvic Valera is starting at shortstop. John Andreoli is in left field and Austin Wynns is catching. Dylan Bundy's starts against the Rays have brought mixed results. He...

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Orioles select Corban Joseph's contract

September 07, 2018, 10:08am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have expanded their active roster today and created more versatility by selecting Corban Joseph's contract from Double-A Bowie. Joseph has joined the Orioles for their weekend series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. He's been assigned uniform No. 64. The younger brother of catcher Caleb Joseph, Corban was 1-for-9 in four games with the Orioles in June before they designated him for assignment and outrighted him. He made the Eastern League's All-Star...

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This, that and the other

September 06, 2018, 1:22pm

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A few observations, thoughts and random musings - they tend to have the same characteristics - while waiting for the start of a three-game series at climate-controlled Tropicana Field in the third-to-last road series of 2018: * The Orioles didn't bring back a major haul for second baseman Jonathan Schoop and pitchers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day at the non-waiver trade deadline. It was more about salary relief, international signing bonus slots and minor league depth. But second baseman...

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Pointless to predict future roster, leftovers from last night

September 05, 2018, 10:15pm

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Pointless to predict future roster, leftovers from last night

SEATTLE - Put away the hammer and nails if you're trying to construct an opening day roster in 2019. Build a shelf. Or, if you're really ambitious and own the lumber, a gazebo is a nice touch and comes in handy for backyard entertaining. The Orioles don't know who's playing right field with Adam Jones a pending free agent and perhaps too expensive for a team slashing payroll and rebuilding without power tools. I've written about the wisdom of keeping him until someone is ready to play the...

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Orioles spoil scoring chances in 5-2 loss

September 05, 2018, 9:18pm

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SEATTLE - Andrew Cashner's mission tonight was to gain control of his pitch count, work through the middle innings and keep the Orioles within striking distance. Don't let the game get away from him. Don't become the grand marshal for a parade of relievers. The Mariners were trying to make it through the fifth inning without setting the major league record for errors. Provided with two unearned runs and a lead in the fifth, Cashner surrendered back-to-back homers in the bottom half and the...

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Notes on Wilkerson, Hays, Ortiz, Mullins and more (O's down 5-2)

September 05, 2018, 5:12pm

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Notes on Wilkerson, Hays, Ortiz, Mullins and more (O's down 5-2)

SEATTLE - Infielder Steve Wilkerson is meeting up with the Orioles in St. Petersburg, Fla. for the weekend series against the Rays. However, the plan is to ease him into competition. Wilkerson was on the seven-day disabled list at Triple-A Norfolk with a hamstring injury and he won't be rushed back onto the field. He hasn't played since Aug. 22. The Orioles were hoping that one of their minor league affiliates would qualify for the playoffs, opening the possibility of Wilkerson getting into...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

September 05, 2018, 2:39pm

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SEATTLE - Cedric Mullins is leading off tonight as the Orioles close out their series against the Mariners. Trey Mancini is at first base again while Chris Davis serves as the designated hitter. Tim Beckham is the starting shortstop. Joey Rickard gets the start in left field and Caleb Joseph is catching. Andrew Cashner faced the Mariners on June 25 and allowed three runs and four hits in six innings in a 5-3 loss. He's 2-4 with a 4.09 ERA and 1.382 WHIP in 10 career games against them. Denard...

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Orioles release Gentry and recall Wilkerson

September 05, 2018, 11:11am

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SEATTLE - The Orioles have released outfielder Craig Gentry after designating him for assignment over the weekend. Gentry becomes a free agent and can sign with any team. The Orioles couldn't find a trade partner and removed him from the active roster while recalling outfielder Joey Rickard from Triple-A Norfolk. Infielder Steve Wilkerson has been recalled from Norfolk after coming off the seven-day minor league disabled list and will join the Orioles in St. Petersburg, Fla., for their weekend...

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Mulling over the use of Mullins (and more from last night's win)

September 04, 2018, 10:42pm

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Mulling over the use of Mullins (and more from last night's win)

SEATTLE - Cedric Mullins will return to the Orioles lineup tonight with the Mariners starting right-hander Mike Leake. Manager Buck Showalter already confirmed it yesterday when pressed for reasons why the rookie was missing again from last night's lineup. Mullins continues to sit against left-handers even though he bats from both sides of the plate, and fans on social media are growing more agitated. They might form a mob. Hide the pitchforks or replace them with plasticware. Though his hip...

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Orioles rally in seventh and defeat Mariners 5-3

September 04, 2018, 9:29pm

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SEATTLE - Alex Cobb gave up a run only three batters into tonight's game and nothing else through the sixth inning. One measly run. His seventh quality start in his last eight outings brought down his ERA and threatened to bring up more concerns and frustrations over an offense that failed to make the road trip. It showed up late, announced its presence with authority and wondered if the output was going to suffice. Cobb surrendered only four hits and settled into a nice groove, Renato...