Orioles announce 2019 spring training schedule

Orioles announce 2019 spring training schedule
The Orioles will open and close their 2019 exhibition schedule with home games at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. The first Grapefruit League game in spring training will be played on Feb. 23 against the Twins. The Orioles finish up against the Mets on March 25. Pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 13, with the full squad required to be at the complex by Feb. 18. The Orioles will face nine different opponents among their 17 home games, including the Twins four times and the Red Sox,...

Orioles monitoring pitching innings

Orioles monitoring pitching innings
While the Orioles set their September roster by deciding on the number of call-ups, they also will continue to chart the innings accumulated by various pitchers while determining which ones eventually will be shut down to eliminate any risk of injury or fatigue. Manager Buck Showalter stated yesterday that no one in the current rotation besides Josh Rogers, who made his major league debut last night, is in danger of an early dismissal. He could choose to provide additional rest on occasion, but...

Josh Rogers wins major league debut, O's win series (updated)

Josh Rogers wins major league debut, O's win series (updated)
The Orioles assigned Josh Rogers one of the lockers closest to the entrance that allows the media inside, and he already was planted in his seat today at 3:10 p.m. as the door swung open. He made eye contact with a reporter and began to rise before realizing that there wouldn't be an introduction. Never talk to the pitcher on the day that he's starting. It's an unwritten rule that applies to veterans and rookies. Rogers would be surrounded later in the night, of course, after making his...

Showalter on Mullins, Rogers and more (O's lead 9-4)

Showalter on Mullins, Rogers and more (O's lead 9-4)
The Orioles are withholding Cedric Mullins from tonight's lineup as a precaution after the rookie complained of soreness in his hip that led to his benching Sunday night. Manager Buck Showalter said Mullins is available tonight. John Andreoli gets the start in center field, his first since joining the Orioles. "He's OK, he's available," Showalter said of Mullins. "Just, we want to get a look at John in center field and just trying to be a little careful with (Mullins') leg. I'd really...

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Left-hander Josh Rogers had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk and gets tonight's start against the Blue Jays, becoming the 53rd player used by the Orioles this season and the 12th to make his major league debut. The club record is 14, in 1955. The Orioles placed Tides catcher Andrew Susac on the restricted list to create room for Rogers on the 40-man roster. Susac fractured his left wrist last month after being hit by a foul ball and left the team. Left-handers hit .211 against...

Orioles announce two international signings

Orioles announce two international signings
The Orioles announced two more international signings today following yesterday's trade of bonus slots to the Phillies. They're working both sides of the international street. The club has agreed to terms with Dominican infielder Moises Ramirez, 16, and right-hander Carlos del Rosario, 19, to bring the number of their confirmed signings to three players. "Today's signings are part of a coordinated plan for the Orioles to reestablish the club in the international recruiting arena,"...

Morning leftovers on Akin, Núñez and Maríñez

Morning leftovers on Akin, Núñez and Maríñez
The Orioles will announce their minor league award winners next month, and the top pitcher, while expected to be Double-A Bowie left-hander Keegan Akin based on his run toward the Eastern League's "Triple Crown," won't be an easy choice. That's tremendously good news for an organization that absolutely must develop its own pitching, especially through the rebuilding process. Stock the rotation with homegrown arms or stockpile them in order to consummate trades, as so many contenders are...

Orioles option Carroll and announce Rogers as Tuesday starter

Orioles option Carroll and announce Rogers as Tuesday starter
The Orioles have optioned reliever Cody Carroll to Triple-A Norfolk and announced that left-hander Josh Rogers, as reported earlier today, will make his major league debut by starting Tuesday night against the Blue Jays. Rogers arrived in Baltimore tonight and will be the first left-hander to start for the club this season. The roster moves are a swap of players obtained from the Yankees for closer Zach Britton. Carroll has allowed seven runs and eight hits with nine walks and six strikeouts in...

Hess duplicates success, Mancini has five RBIs in 7-0 win

Hess duplicates success, Mancini has five RBIs in 7-0 win
One way for the Orioles to learn more about David Hess tonight was to observe whether the Blue Jays figured out the rookie starter. Hess was facing the Jays for the third time this season, but in back-to-back outings following last week's series at Rogers Centre. Can't sneak up on a team under these circumstances. Familiarity didn't breed a beating for Hess, who tossed six scoreless innings and watched Trey Mancini drive in five runs in the Orioles' 7-0 win over the Blue Jays before an...

Showalter on Mullins, Mancini, trade deadline and more (O's up 7-0)

Showalter on Mullins, Mancini, trade deadline and more (O's up 7-0)
The Orioles were able to get Cedric Mullins back into their lineup tonight for the series opener against the Blue Jays. However, manager Buck Showalter can't be certain that Mullins' hip flexor won't become an issue again. Roll out the rookie and keep a close eye on him. There's only the assumption right now that Mullins is healthy again. "You're familiarizing yourself with players," Showalter said. "Brian (Ebel) and him were out there running and hitting and moving around. We think,...

Rogers coming up, O's acquire Zoellner, Maríñez stays on DL

Rogers coming up, O's acquire Zoellner, Maríñez stays on DL
The Orioles are prepared to select left-hander Josh Rogers' contract from Triple-A Norfolk and give him Tuesday night's start against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. A corresponding 40-man roster move is coming to accommodate Rogers, 24, who's 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in five starts with the Tides over 30 1/3 innings. He's allowed seven earned runs (nine total) and 26 hits with seven walks and 18 strikeouts since the Orioles acquired him from the Yankees in the Zach Britton...

Mullins leading off tonight for Orioles

Mullins leading off tonight for Orioles
Rookie center fielder Cedric Mullins returns to the Orioles lineup tonight after missing last night's game with a hip flexor. The Orioles open their three-game series against the Blue Jays with Chris Davis batting cleanup, Trey Mancini the designated hitter and Jace Peterson in left field. Rookie David Hess also faced the Blue Jays in his most recent start at Rogers Centre and held them to one run and three hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Kendrys Morales broke a scoreless tie with...

Orioles renovating their fall instructional league

Orioles renovating their fall instructional league
The Orioles are in the late stages of deciding which players will represent them with the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League. The only confirmation from the AFL is that minor league infield coordinator Dave Anderson will serve as manager. The Orioles brought him back to the organization in December 2015 after he left to manage Triple-A Salt Lake for one season. Outfielder Austin Hays and infielder Steve Wilkerson would make sense as inclusions on the Glendale roster to provide more...

O's swept in four-game series for fifth time in 2018 (with quotes)

O's swept in four-game series for fifth time in 2018 (with quotes)
The velocity was up a tick tonight and the first inning didn't provide any real challenges for Dylan Bundy. Optimism began to spread over a club waiting for him to again resemble a young starter on the verge of ace-dom. Luke Voit hit a two-out, two-run homer in the second on a 93 mph heater that stayed over the middle of the plate. The old questions and concerns began to resurface. The bullpen began to stir by the third, when the Yankees padded their lead with two more runs, and Bundy was done...

Roster expansion and Showalter expanding on rebuild (O's down 5-3)

Roster expansion and Showalter expanding on rebuild (O's down 5-3)
The Orioles can expand their roster in less than a week and names continue to be discussed inside the warehouse and manager's office. Manager Buck Showalter said they're not necessarily close to solidifying the choices and he's checking on Triple-A Norfolk's bid for a wild card spot in the International League playoffs. "We haven't really gotten there yet," he said. "It's a few days away. I'm sure Dan (Duquette) has got it wired with what he's thinking and when there's the best...

Mullins out of lineup with hip flexor

Mullins out of lineup with hip flexor
Orioles rookie center fielder Cedric Mullins is out of tonight's lineup with a sore hip, removing him from the national stage for the ESPN broadcast. Manager Buck Showalter termed the injury as a "hip flexor" and wouldn't comment whether Mullins could play later tonight, but he's likely day-to-day with the earliest return possible Monday night against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Mullins might have tweaked the hip on a throw in yesterday's doubleheader. He played in both games. "He's...

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Rookie Cedric Mullins is on the bench tonight as the Orioles try to prevent the Yankees from sweeping them in a four-game series for the first time at Camden Yards since 2003. Jonathan Villar is leading off and Craig Gentry is batting second and playing center field. Adam Jones and Tim Beckham return to the lineup after sitting out Game 2 last night. Jace Peterson is in left field and Caleb Joseph is catching. The Orioles haven't announced a roster move, but they were making arrangements...

Bundy gets another chance to shake slump

Bundy gets another chance to shake slump
The curious case of Dylan Bundy gets reexamined today as he readies for his latest start to close out the four-game series against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Bundy went 3-0 with a 1.98 ERA and 0.988 WHIP in four June starts. Opponents batted .186/.255/.289. He surrendered only two home runs compared to 13 in his six May outings. Bundy found his stride and built his case for being the staff ace. And then July and August happened. Bundy has lost five of six decisions and allowed 40 earned runs...

Mariñez rejoining O's, Yankees complete sweep (with quotes)

Mariñez rejoining O's, Yankees complete sweep (with quotes)
The Orioles are prepared to activate right-hander Jhan Mariñez from the disabled list Sunday as a fresh bullpen arm for their series finale against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Mariñez was on the DL retroactive to Aug. 3 with a strained right hamstring. He's been pitching at Triple-A Norfolk, working a scoreless inning Friday night against Durham. Mariñez has registered a 2.72 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 39 games with the Tides. However, he's allowed five earned runs (six total) and nine...

Jones and Beckham rested in Game 2 (O's trail 4-0)

Jones and Beckham rested in Game 2 (O's trail 4-0)
The Orioles lineup for Game 2 of today's doubleheader doesn't include Adam Jones and Tim Beckham. Craig Gentry is in right field and Jonathan Villar moves over to shortstop. Jace Peterson gets the start at second base. Trey Mancini is playing first base while Chris Davis serves as the designated hitter and bats cleanup. John Andreoli remains in left field and Renato Núñez stays at third base. Andrew Cashner has made three starts against the Yankees this season and allowed nine runs and...