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Pregame notes on Yacabonis, Wynns and Araujo (O's down 9-2)

August 25, 2018, 8:32am

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Pregame notes on Yacabonis, Wynns and Araujo (O's down 9-2)

Jimmy Yacabonis seems to be enjoying his new role as starter and his designation as 26th man for doubleheaders. Yacabonis drove to Camden Yards yesterday, leaving behind his 3.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP in .208 average-against in 20 starts with Triple-A Norfolk. "He embraces it and he loves it compared to the alternative," said manager Buck Showalter. "He knows what his role is and what he's going to do, and he comes in here and kind of gun slings it and see what happens. "He's aware of the...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

August 25, 2018, 7:16am

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Jimmy Yacabonis has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk as today's 26th man and is starting Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Yankees. Yacabonis is making his third appearance and second start against the Yankees this season. He allowed three runs and walked two batters in one relief inning in his season debut on April 7 and permitted three runs and six hits in five innings in Game 1 of a July 9 doubleheader. Aaron Judge is 4-for-6 with a double and home run against Yacabonis, but he's...

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Kirby and Showalter share messages behind "thank you" patches

August 24, 2018, 7:14pm

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Kirby and Showalter share messages behind "thank you" patches

Hall of Famer Eddie Murray participated in the Players' Weekend last night by appearing at Camden Yards, which should be a more common occurrence with his new role as special advisor, and holding up a bright orange jersey when shown on the video board with "Steady Eddie" across the back. The fans ate it up, of course. First base coach Wayne Kirby chose Murray's name for his "thank you" patch on the sleeve of his jersey. Kirby was a longtime fan who later became a teammate with the...

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Carroll surrenders two homers in 10th in 7-5 loss (updated)

August 24, 2018, 6:37pm

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Carroll surrenders two homers in 10th in 7-5 loss (updated)

The Orioles are intent on becoming a faster, more athletic team as they move through the rebuilding process. Less reliant on the longball and better equipped to manufacture runs. It can't happen overnight, but manager Buck Showalter has the freedom to sprinkle speed into his lineups. Rookie Cedric Mullins led off again tonight, with Jonathan Villar batting second and John Andreoli hitting eighth. "Andreoli looks like he can run, too," Showalter said before the game. "We've got him...

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Showalter expects nice ovation for Britton (tied 4-4)

August 24, 2018, 2:26pm

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Showalter expects nice ovation for Britton (tied 4-4)

Tonight's series opener against the Yankees provides reliever Zach Britton with a chance to visit friends and former teammates and at some point over the weekend receive an ovation from appreciative Orioles fans who didn't get the chance to honor him prior to the July 24 trade. Britton showed up at Camden Yards around 2:30 p.m. today and made his first walk to the visiting clubhouse. He knew its location but hadn't been inside of it until today. The first order of business, however, was...

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Trumbo leaning toward surgery on right knee

August 24, 2018, 12:55pm

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Trumbo leaning toward surgery on right knee

Mark Trumbo hasn't made a final decision on whether to undergo surgery on his right knee. However, he's likely to have it done following another appointment next week. Trumbo is flying to Northern California for his latest examination on Wednesday. He's already undergone an MRI and received opinions for Dr. James Andrews and team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Leigh Ann Curl. "I don't have anything totally conclusive," Trumbo said after returning to his locker this afternoon and finding a small...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

August 24, 2018, 11:11am

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John Andreoli starts in left field tonight and Chris Davis is at first base for the Orioles' series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Trey Mancini is batting fourth as the designated hitter. Davis is batting fifth. Austin Wynns is catching Alex Cobb. Cobb will try to notch his sixth quality start in a row. He held the Yankees to one run and struck out six batters over six innings on Aug. 1. He's 7-4 with a 2.90 ERA and 1.007 WHIP in 15 career starts against them. Giancarlo Stanton...

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Waiting on Trumbo decision and Britton's return

August 23, 2018, 5:29pm

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Waiting on Trumbo decision and Britton's return

Before the first pitch is thrown tonight to open a four-game series against the Yankees, it's possible that the Orioles finally know whether Mark Trumbo has opted for surgery on his sore right knee or will try rehabbing it and perhaps extend his season. Trumbo flew back to Baltimore after Sunday's game instead of accompanying the team to Toronto. He's on the 10-day disabled list but could be sidelined a lot longer, considering that the knee has been flaring up since May. Multiple opinions...

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Thoughts on yesterday's game, Castro, Andreoli, NÃºÃ±ez, Davis and more

August 22, 2018, 1:49pm

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Thoughts on yesterday's game, Castro, Andreoli, NÃºÃ±ez, Davis and more

How many pieces of a season can fit into a nutshell? The Orioles put runners on second and third base yesterday with no outs in the top of the seventh inning of a scoreless tie in Toronto and came up empty. Two ground balls and a pop up. Couldn't get the ball out of the infield. David Hess, cruising along with a one-hitter, served up a long home run to Kendrys Morales in the bottom half of the inning to give the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead. Rookie left-hander Thomas Pannone carried a no-hitter into...

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No structural damage in Hunter Harvey's elbow

August 22, 2018, 11:16am

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No structural damage in Hunter Harvey's elbow

The Orioles received good news today on pitching prospect Hunter Harvey, who was shut down again yesterday from his throwing program. The discomfort in Harvey's right elbow is due to a mild case of tendinitis, according to an industry source. Harvey had been cleared on Aug. 6 to resume flat-ground throwing after experiencing some stiffness in his right forearm that removed him from the mound. He complained yesterday of soreness in the elbow, which always sets off organizational alarms based on...

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Orioles open 2019 season on March 28 at Yankee Stadium

August 22, 2018, 8:33am

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The Orioles will begin their 2019 season on the road, visiting two cities before playing the Yankees in the home opener on April 4. It's never too early to look ahead, especially with the current season such a disappointment. Major League Baseball just released the schedule, which includes the first Orioles game on March 28 at Yankee Stadium. The series resumes on the 30th after an off-day and is followed by three games in Toronto. Per the usual format, the Orioles will host each American...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

August 22, 2018, 6:41am

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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is out of the lineup today in Toronto after striking out four times last night. Davis has fanned 33 times in 66 at-bats over his last 18 games. Trey Mancini is at first base and John Andreoli is the designated hitter as the Orioles try to avoid the sweep and finally win a game at Rogers Centre. They've gone 0-9 this season. Craig Gentry is in left field. Austin Wynns is catching. Rookie David Hess made a June 7 start in Toronto and allowed only one run in six...

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The impact of losing Harvey and Sedlock

August 21, 2018, 4:43pm

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The following is in no way intended to bash two young pitching prospects - as opposed to the old and crotchety prospects - or blame them for issues out of their control or dump a historically bad season squarely in their laps. It's simply a statement of fact: Hunter Harvey and Cody Sedlock have really hurt the Orioles. To be more precise, their absences while relegated to the minor league disabled lists really hurt the Orioles. Harvey, for sure, was expected to be in the majors at this point....

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Wilkerson update and lineups

August 21, 2018, 11:21am

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The Orioles activated infielder Steve Wilkerson from his injury rehab assignment this afternoon and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. New outfielder John Andreoli gets his first start with the Orioles tonight and becomes the 52nd player they've used in 2018. He's in left field. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter with Mark Trumbo on the disabled list. Cedric Mullins continues to lead off and Adam Jones is in the cleanup spot again. Craig Gentry is on the bench. Two of his three three-hit...

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This, that and the other

August 20, 2018, 5:35pm

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Announcements on the Orioles' international signings should be trickling out now that they revealed their agreement yesterday with 16-year-old switch-hitting outfielder Isaac Bellony of the Dominican Republic for $220,000. That's one. There are believed to be at least eight others, from what I've been told, including 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Moises Ramirez for $225,000, as reported by Baseball America (and confirmed here) but still not announced by the club. The paperwork on the...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays (updated)

August 20, 2018, 11:18am

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The Orioles will try to win their first game at Rogers Centre in 2018 as they continue their road trip in Toronto. The Blue Jays swept a four-game series in June, winning twice in 10 innings, and a three-game series in July after the All-Star break. They won again in the 10th inning in the opener. Andrew Cashner is 0-1 in three starts against the Jays this season, but he's allowed only four runs in 18 2/3 innings for a 1.93 ERA. All four runs came in two starts in Toronto over 11 2/3...

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Rickard optioned to Norfolk (updated)

August 19, 2018, 4:39pm

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CLEVELAND - The Orioles threw a curveball more than four hours after their game ended. Joey Rickard has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, which creates an opening on the 25-man roster for Adam Jones' return from the bereavement list. Jones is supposed to join the team later tonight in Toronto. The surprising element involves Mark Trumbo, who is expected to be placed on the disabled list Monday with inflammation in his right knee. Trumbo's removal from the roster would have cleared a spot for...

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The roster move, bullpen notes and utility talk

August 19, 2018, 2:41pm

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The roster move, bullpen notes and utility talk

CLEVELAND - The Orioles will be making another roster move later today in Toronto with outfielder Adam Jones coming off the bereavement list, Mark Trumbo headed to the disabled list with inflammation in his right knee and Joey Rickard optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Outfielder John Andreoli, claimed off waivers Saturday from the Mariners, will be Trumbo's replacement and become the latest player to make his Orioles debut in 2018 unless he's glued to the bench. Andreoli batted .287/.397/.401...

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Trumbo appears headed to disabled list

August 19, 2018, 1:14pm

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CLEVELAND - The Orioles apparently will be able to make room for Adam Jones on the 25-man roster without optioning or designating a player. Mark Trumbo will return to Baltimore tonight rather than accompany the team to Toronto. The pain in his right knee has intensified again and he's expected to undergo an MRI and be placed on the 10-day disabled list. Team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs will examine Trumbo on Monday. "His knee flared up on him, barking pretty good," manager Buck Showalter...

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RamÃrez rocked in 8-0 loss

August 19, 2018, 12:06pm

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CLEVELAND - The Orioles will keep giving Yefry RamÃrez starts, and the rookie will continue to be limited as long as he can't harness his pitch count. Twenty-six pitches in the first inning, 44 through the second and 66 though the third. The Indians already had collected four hits and three walks, and RamÃrez hit a batter and threw two wild pitches. RamÃrez faced 17 batters and eight of them reached base, but he surrendered only two runs on a couple of two-out hits. It boggled the...