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This, that and the other

May 09, 2018, 6:44pm

Orioles

Is it too early to wonder which player would represent the Orioles at the All-Star Game if Manny Machado is traded before July 17? Kevin Gausman could make it if he stays on his roll. Otherwise, left-hander Richard Bleier has earned consideration by anyone's standards. There are still plenty of games left before the break, but look at Bleier today. He's 3-0 with a 0.40 ERA in 17 appearances. One run allowed in 22 2/3 innings, and it happened on April 2 in Houston. Only three walks, and one...

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Trumbo two-run single gives Orioles 5-3 win (updated)

May 09, 2018, 5:56pm

Orioles

Getting back some of their injured players was deemed as a possible solution to what's been ailing the Orioles. Maybe inject some life into the offense. Maybe tighten up the defense. Maybe create some late-inning excitement and a much-coveted win. The defense part, though improved, remains a work in progress, but the Orioles won't quibble on this night. They'll just give thanks. Sweat profusely and offer their gratitude. Mark Trumbo, in his eighth game since coming off the disabled list,...

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Showalter: "This game can beat up on anybody" (O's win 5-3)

May 09, 2018, 2:32pm

Orioles

Showalter: "This game can beat up on anybody" (O's win 5-3)

Tanner Scott is riding the Triple-A shuttle this season, making his third appearance with the Orioles following today's promotion as the corresponding roster move for Darren O'Day going on the disabled list. Scott was recalled on April 8 while the Orioles recalled Jimmy Yacabonis, and he was sent down the next day while Hunter Harvey was recalled from Double-A Bowie. The Orioles recalled Scott again on April 20 while optioning infielder Engelb Vielma, and he returned to Norfolk eight days...

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O'Day goes on disabled list

May 09, 2018, 1:42pm

Orioles

Orioles manager Buck Showalter mentioned the possibility earlier today of a roster move involving the bullpen and it was announced after batting practice, with reliever Darren O'Day going on the 10-day disabled list and left-hander Tanner Scott recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. O'Day has a hyperextended right elbow. The DL move is retroactive to Sunday. Showalter used O'Day in Friday night's game in Oakland and the right-hander allowed one run and two hits in 1 2/3 innings. He also struck out...

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Orioles lineup vs. Royals

May 09, 2018, 11:25am

Orioles

Jonathan Schoop remains the cleanup hitter tonight and Craig Gentry is playing right field as the Orioles make another attempt to find the win column. Danny Valencia is the third baseman. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Andrew Cashner has made three career starts against the Royals and allowed three earned runs in 16 innings, but he's lost both decisions. Cashner is 1-4 with a 4.89 ERA and 1.526 WHIP this season in seven starts over 38 2/3 innings. The Orioles are 1-6 in his starts....

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Araujo learning hard lessons in majors

May 08, 2018, 7:34pm

Orioles

Mike Wright Jr. was in the Orioles bullpen and come-to-the-rescue mode last night with Dylan Bundy failing to retire a batter. Wright covered 4 2/3 innings and threw 80 pitches before Rule 5 pick Pedro Araujo replaced him and let an inherited runner score on Mike Moustakas' two-run shot to center field. Wright's extended appearance likely impacts his candidacy to start Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays. The Orioles could consider someone else in the bullpen or shift their...

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Wrapping up a 15-7 loss

May 08, 2018, 7:23pm

Orioles

Dylan Bundy insists that he's fine physically. Manager Buck Showalter said Bundy dealt earlier with some mild groin discomfort that he's told is no longer an issue. Health may not factor into Bundy's last three outings, but something is wrong. Bundy didn't record an out tonight and surrendered home runs to four of seven batters faced in the Orioles' 15-7 loss to the Royals before an announced crowd of 10,863 at Camden Yards. The Orioles are 8-27 and have lost 13 of 15 games, 19 of 22 and...

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Bundy allows four home runs in first without an out (O's lose 15-7)

May 08, 2018, 4:04pm

Orioles

Bundy allows four home runs in first without an out (O's lose 15-7)

Add Dylan Bundy to the list of Orioles concerns. Bundy served up four home runs tonight and didn't record an out in his start against the Royals, who sent 14 batters to the plate in the first inning and took a 10-0 lead. Mike Wright Jr. replaced Bundy and allowed three runs on four singles. Fans let loose a sarcastic cheer as Lucas Duda grounded out against the shift for the final out. The inning took 26 minutes to complete. Bundy was done after seven batters and 28 pitches. No other pitcher...

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Showalter on Schoop, rotation and more

May 08, 2018, 2:37pm

Orioles

The Orioles are back home tonight for a three-series homestand after going a combined 0-6 in Anaheim and Oakland. They're 5-10 at Camden Yards. According to STATS, the Orioles have gone winless on back-to-back road trips with at least two games in each series only three times in club history. It also happened in June 1987 and June/July 1998. The last team to go winless on back-to-back road trips was the 2016 Rays, who were 0-7 from June 20-26 and 0-3 from July 8-10. Also according to STATS,...

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Early notes from Camden Yards (Vielma optioned)

May 08, 2018, 1:11pm

Orioles

Early notes from Camden Yards (Vielma optioned)

The Orioles will announce their corresponding roster move for second baseman Jonathan Schoop after batting practice. They want to make certain that Schoop doesn't have any setbacks in his recovery from an oblique injury. Infielder Engelb Vielma is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for Schoop, who's batting cleanup tonight. Update: Vielma was optioned. It should benefit the Orioles to have Schoop directly behind Manny Machado, who needs better protection in the...

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Orioles lineup vs. Royals

May 08, 2018, 11:44am

Orioles

Jonathan Schoop is back on the Orioles' active roster tonight and batting cleanup for the series opener against the Royals at Camden Yards. The corresponding move hasn't been announced. Adam Jones is in center field after sitting out Sunday's game in Oakland and Trey Mancini is leading off and playing left field. Chris Davis is batting sixth. Danny Valencia is playing third base. For the Orioles Trey Mancini LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B...

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Schoop's return one positive development for Orioles

May 07, 2018, 6:13pm

Orioles

The Orioles will activate second baseman Jonathan Schoop from the disabled list before tonight's series opener against the Royals that begins an nine-game homestand. The corresponding move could involve utility infielder Engelb Vielma if they decide to keep Jace Peterson on the 25-man roster. Schoop went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a walk last night at Single-A Frederick and finished 2-for-13 with six strikeouts on his rehab assignment. He made the decision to play for the Keys instead of taking...

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Orioles need to regroup - and a whole lot more

May 06, 2018, 8:27pm

Orioles

OAKLAND, Calif. - The schedule can be torturous for teams and the Orioles have felt the effects of its cruel nature over the years. Too many consecutive games in a row, playing until late at night before changing cities, oddly timed West Coast excursions. But the arrival today of another break should be embraced like a loved one. Wrap both arms around it, squeeze tightly and fight back the tears. The Orioles desperately need to regroup and revisit their level of patience with a team that's 18...

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Joseph: "We've got to man up, grow up, start playing better"

May 06, 2018, 4:15pm

Orioles

Joseph: "We've got to man up, grow up, start playing better"

OAKLAND, Calif. - The starting pitcher allows one earned run today in six innings, the bullpen offers up two scoreless innings and the potential tying run reaches third base with one out in the ninth. And the Orioles board their charter for the flight home also riding a six-game losing streak. No wins on the road trip and multiple reasons why they're stuck on only eight for the season. Does the club need the offense or defense to snap out of its funk? Which area must improve immediately? "All...

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Defense does in Cobb as Orioles swept on road trip

May 06, 2018, 2:34pm

Orioles

OAKLAND, Calif. - The rotation is fixed again, for however long it lasts. Nine shutout innings last night for Kevin Gausman, only one earned run today from Alex Cobb over six innings. The Orioles were put in positions where they could win, but firing on only one cylinder won't get them moving forward. The batters were befuddled by former farmhand Andrew Triggs, who retired the last 12 and was hurt only by Pedro Ãlvarez's solo home run in the second. The defense committed two more errors,...

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More on Jones and Mancini as reserves today (O's down 2-1)

May 06, 2018, 11:44am

Orioles

More on Jones and Mancini as reserves today (O's down 2-1)

OAKLAND, Calif. - Center fielder Adam Jones said his right hand and wrist are fine, last night's X-ray came back negative and today was a scheduled day off. No reason to be concerned about his absence from the lineup. Jones gripped a reporter's hand tightly to show that he's pain-free and there's no weakness. He said drinking milk as a child is responsible for his strong bones. A fastball from Santiago Casilla smashed into Jones' wrist last night in the 10th inning, but he stayed in the...

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Orioles and Athletics lineups

May 06, 2018, 9:33am

Orioles

OAKLAND, Calif. - Adam Jones and Trey Mancini are missing from the Orioles' lineup today for the finale of their West Coast trip. Jones was hit on the right wrist last night in the 10th inning and underwent an X-ray. Mancini is slumping and was removed for a pinch-runner. Mancini struck out three times last night and is 2-for-16 in his last four games. He has four hits and nine strikeouts in his last 24 at-bats over six games. Craig Gentry is leading off and playing center field. Jace Peterson...

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Showalter: "As bad as it gets? I don't live in that world"

May 05, 2018, 10:58pm

Orioles

Showalter: "As bad as it gets? I don't live in that world"

OAKLAND, Calif. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter was left again to sift through the extra-inning rubble last night and try to find a few nuggets. Anything with value. He noted the outstanding performance turned in by starter Kevin Gausman, who worked a career-high nine innings and shut out the Athletics on two hits. He praised Mychal Givens, who retired all six batters faced with five strikeouts. The early returns on Mark Trumbo are favorable since coming off the disabled list. Showalter isn't...

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Nine shutout innings by Gausman wasted in 12-inning loss (updated)

May 05, 2018, 8:43pm

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Nine shutout innings by Gausman wasted in 12-inning loss (updated)

OAKLAND, Calif. - Nine shutout innings tonight from Kevin Gausman couldn't assure the Orioles of a victory. They couldn't end a game and a losing streak in regulation or beyond. Nothing is going to come easily. It's just the direction of the season. Shut out through six innings by Athletics starter Trevor Cahill and six more by the bullpen, the Orioles finally ran out of chances. Khris Davis hit a two-run homer off Rule 5 pick Pedro Araujo in the bottom of the 12th to give Oakland a 2-0...

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Notes on Tillman, Britton, Rasmus, Beckham and more

May 05, 2018, 4:07pm

Orioles

Notes on Tillman, Britton, Rasmus, Beckham and more

OAKLAND, Calif. - Chris Tillman will be available in the bullpen for Sunday's game against the Athletics that concludes the West Coast trip. Tillman threw only 47 pitches Thursday night in Anaheim while retiring three batters in a 12-3 loss. He wanted to be in the bullpen tonight, according to manager Buck Showalter, but the club decided to give him an extra day's rest. Showalter hasn't revealed whether Tillman is staying in the rotation and, if so, when he'd take the mound again. The...