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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

April 29, 2018, 7:18am

Orioles

Chris Davis is out of the Orioles lineup again this afternoon for the series finale against the Tigers. The Orioles are facing another left-hander, Daniel Norris, and I'm told there isn't a physical issue with Davis. It's just a break before the West Coast trip. Trey Mancini is at first base again today. Adam Jones is the designated hitter, with Craig Gentry in center field. Joey Rickard is in left field and Caleb Joseph is catching. For the Orioles Trey Mancini 1B Jace Peterson 2B Manny...

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Gausman vs. Norris in series finale that closes homestand

April 28, 2018, 7:41pm

Orioles

Gausman vs. Norris in series finale that closes homestand

Will Kevin Gausman continue to trend in the right direction? Will he continue to hack away at his ERA, which has lost so much weight that I'm waiting for it to do the weather on "The Today Show"? Gausman is a tough act to follow after holding the Indians to two runs and four hits over eight innings. One walk, seven strikeouts, but a 2-1 loss. The right-hander has allowed two runs in three of his last four starts, but he's increased his innings from five to six to eight. His ERA, meanwhile,...

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Orioles suffer 20th loss of season (with quotes)

April 28, 2018, 6:48pm

Orioles

Momentum in baseball always has been and always will be the next day's starting pitcher. Whether it's your own or the opposition. Chris Tillman tossed a one-hit shutout over seven innings last night to give the Orioles a rare win, but Andrew Cashner allowed five runs in the first two innings tonight and progress was halted. Left-hander Francisco Liriano exited in the seventh with only one run against him and the Orioles were beaten 9-5 before an announced crowd of 20,896 at Camden Yards that...

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Showalter on Rickard's return and more (O's down 9-5)

April 28, 2018, 2:03pm

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Showalter on Rickard's return and more (O's down 9-5)

A combination of factors allowed outfielder Joey Rickard to make it back to Baltimore. The desire to have a four-man bench. The reduced need for a second left-handed reliever. Opposing left-handed starters the next two games. And most important, Rickard's scorching stretch at Triple-A Norfolk. The former Rule 5 pick batted .345/.456/.473 with five doubles, one triple and 10 RBIs in 16 games with the Tides. He went 5-for-5 on April 20 and 3-for-5 on April 23 and he reached base in all 15 games...

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Rickard recalled, Scott optioned, Mancini playing first base

April 28, 2018, 12:16pm

Orioles

Rickard recalled, Scott optioned, Mancini playing first base

The Orioles optioned left-hander Tanner Scott to Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon and recalled outfielder Joey Rickard from the Tides, giving them a four-man bench and Richard Bleier as the sole left-handed reliever. Scott has allowed three runs and six hits with one walk and five strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings over his three appearances. He goes back in Norfolk's bullpen, where the Orioles want to get him more consistent work and have him pitch on back-to-back days. Manager Buck Showalter is...

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Rickard arrives at Camden Yards

April 28, 2018, 11:28am

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The Orioles haven't posted their lineup tonight, but outfielder Joey Rickard walked through the clubhouse. Are the Orioles going back to a four-man bench? Is there an injury? Stay tuned. Rickard is batting .345/.456/.473 with five doubles, one triple and 10 RBIs in 16 games with Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles are facing left-handed starters in the last two games of their series against the Tigers before heading to the West Coast. Trey Mancini was removed from last night's game for a defensive...

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Duquette says it's "a little early" to talk about tearing down team

April 27, 2018, 6:46pm

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Duquette says it's "a little early" to talk about tearing down team

If the Orioles are going to undergo any serious changes while enduring the second-worst start in franchise history, they aren't expected to happen in the coming days or weeks. The sign for the proverbial fire sale won't be posted outside the warehouse. Executive vice president Dan Duquette noted the areas of concern yesterday, but also suggested that more time should be spent evaluating the club and determining whether it can bust out of its early doldrums. Fans screaming for the front office...

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Tillman, two relievers combine for two-hit shutout (with quotes)

April 27, 2018, 5:35pm

Orioles

Tillman, two relievers combine for two-hit shutout (with quotes)

Twenty-two starts without a win. Chris Tillman carried the burden like a refrigerator strapped to his back. The shoulder injury, the demotion to the bullpen, the trust placed in him by an organization that was willing to give him a major league deal in free agency. Tillman escaped a jam in the first inning, didn't allow a hit until the fifth and shut out the Tigers through the seventh. No more arguing about his placement in the rotation. He's going to stay and keep getting the ball. Manny...

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Showalter on Beckham, Rasmus, Schoop and more (O's up 6-0)

April 27, 2018, 2:43pm

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Showalter on Beckham, Rasmus, Schoop and more (O's up 6-0)

Tim Beckham appeared in the Orioles clubhouse this afternoon after taking his mile-long walk with head athletic trainer Brian Ebel, a smile on his face and carefully measured steps as he headed toward his locker. Undergoing core muscle surgery one day earlier to repair tears on both sides of the groin will shorten a player's stride. It didn't reduce the grin. "I'm not going to be put a timetable on it, but I hope to be playing in extended spring training or minor league games in six weeks...

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Schoop nearing rehab assignment

April 27, 2018, 1:01pm

Orioles

With Jonathan Schoop's strained oblique muscle healing at the desired pace, the Orioles are hoping that their second baseman comes off the disabled list on May 8 following their upcoming West Coast trip to Anaheim and Oakland. Schoop is flying to Sarasota on Sunday and will play Wednesday and perhaps Thursday in extended spring training games. He's scheduled to join Double-A Bowie no later than next Friday on his rehab assignment. "I feel good. I'm progressing good and I'm ahead of...

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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

April 27, 2018, 11:09am

Orioles

Craig Gentry gets the start in right field tonight and Jace Peterson remains the No. 2 hitter as the Orioles begin their three-game series against the Tigers at overcast but dry Camden Yards. Caleb Joseph is catching starter Chris Tillman. Tillman lowered his ERA from 11.91 to 9.87 in his last start, when he allowed four runs in six innings in a 4-0 loss to the Indians. He walked only one batter, but also surrendered three solo home runs. Tillman is 6-1 with a 3.12 ERA and 1.121 WHIP in 10...

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Because You Asked - "Dark Territory"

April 26, 2018, 7:30pm

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A really bad start to a season can fill up a mailbag faster than a prolonged winning streak. Discontent provides lots of content. I'm bombarded with the same inquiries about job security. Not mine, though I'm sure it's also going to come up. I'm just hoping it's not from one of my bosses. You ask, I answer, you ask again, I try to answer again without being a jerk. It's a 50-50 proposition. Love a good sequel? Tolerate a bad one? You decide what's in front of you this morning. Any chance...

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Bundy unable to stop bleeding as Orioles lose 9-5 (with quotes)

April 26, 2018, 6:28pm

Orioles

It's gotten so bad that Dylan Bundy tied his career high tonight with seven earned runs allowed in 4 2/3 innings. Eight runs total to go with 11 hits. And back-to-back losses resulted to the fourth-place Rays. How can the Orioles escape this pit of misery? Bundy has been carrying the ladder, but he couldn't take the necessary steps tonight. The Rays led two batters into the game, scored twice in each of the first three innings and defeated the Orioles 9-5 before an announced crowd of 9,596 at...

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Showalter updates Beckham surgery (O's down 8-4)

April 26, 2018, 2:27pm

Orioles

Showalter updates Beckham surgery (O's down 8-4)

With Tim Beckham undergoing core muscle surgery today, the Orioles will begin the process of getting him back to full health while figuring out the most effective method to compensate for his absence. Danny Valencia remains at third base tonight and Jace Peterson is starting at second. Peterson was moving around the infield before batting practice, taking grounders at third and simulating tag plays at second. Beckham is expected to miss six to seven weeks after his procedure in Philadelphia,...

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Beckham undergoes surgery (and other notes)

April 26, 2018, 12:50pm

Orioles

Beckham undergoes surgery (and other notes)

Tim Beckham underwent core muscle surgery today in Philadelphia and he's projected to be out for six to seven weeks, leaving the Orioles without half of their starting infield. Beckham is expected back at Camden Yards on Friday to begin rehabbing. He'll walk with head athletic trainer Brian Ebel and gradually increase activities. Manager Buck Showalter said Beckham had surgery "on both sides." "He's resting as comfortably as he can be," Showalter said. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop will...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

April 26, 2018, 11:29am

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Jace Peterson is playing second base and batting second tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Rays. Peterson took ground balls at third base earlier today. Danny Valencia remains at third base with Tim Beckham on the disabled list. Caleb Joseph is catching. Adam Jones has collected seven doubles in the last six games. Jones has 556 extra-base hits with the Orioles, one shy of tying Boog Powell for fifth in club history. Anthony Santander is 2-for-26 at home this season. He's...

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Peterson's pigskin performance proved positive

April 25, 2018, 6:38pm

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Peterson's pigskin performance proved positive

The versatility that Jace Peterson brings to the Orioles extends further than your typical utility player. He can start at any position except catcher and also blitz the opposing pitcher if given the signal. Steal a base, sack a starter. Just turn him loose. He'll figure it out. Baseball wasn't the extent of Peterson's athletic prowess at McNeese State. Besides setting the school record for stolen bases with 78 in three seasons, he also was a defensive back/linebacker on the football...

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Cobb can't hold lead and Orioles fall again 8-4 (updated)

April 25, 2018, 6:00pm

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We'll never know how Alex Cobb would have responded this year to a normal spring training. To the usual progression from bullpens to exhibition games to opening day if he hadn't waited until March 21 to sign with the Orioles. Cobb's third start tonight had a rough beginning and finish, the end coming with two outs in the top of the fifth inning and a lead up in smoke as a light rain fell at Camden Yards. The Rays scored four runs off Cobb before Miguel Castro replaced him, and Jace...

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Showalter on Beckham, Trumbo and Peterson (O's down 8-4)

April 25, 2018, 2:17pm

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Showalter on Beckham, Trumbo and Peterson (O's down 8-4)

The tarp has come off the Camden Yards field about three hours after the grounds crew unrolled it. A much better forecast for tonight's game. The Orioles are waiting for Tim Beckham to make a final decision on whether to undergo surgery after they placed him on the disabled list today with a left groin strain. Beckham saw Dr. William Meyers earlier today in Philadelphia - the sports hernia specialist who repaired a torn muscle in Nick Markakis' abdomen in January 2012. A similar procedure on...

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Beckham could undergo surgery (and other notes)

April 25, 2018, 12:49pm

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Beckham could undergo surgery (and other notes)

The Orioles could be without third baseman Tim Beckham for a much longer period than the minimum 10 days of his assignment on the disabled list. Beckham saw a specialist today in Philadelphia and is expected to undergo surgery, perhaps by Thursday morning, after the Orioles put him on the DL with a strained left groin. Beckham is weighing his options, which would include rehabbing the injury. The procedure apparently would be similar to sports hernia surgery, but little information has filtered...