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Orioles lineup vs. Rays (Beckham to DL)

April 25, 2018, 11:11am

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Jace Peterson is making his Orioles debut tonight as the Orioles begin their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Peterson is starting at second base and batting ninth. The Orioles haven't announced the roster move, but Tim Beckham is expected to go on the disabled list. Trey Mancini is in left field. Chance Sisco is batting second. Alex Cobb faces his former team tonight after allowing 12 earned runs (15 total) and 20 hits over seven innings in his first two starts with the Orioles. He's...

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Weather postpones latest attempt to bust out of slump

April 24, 2018, 5:25pm

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Weather postpones latest attempt to bust out of slump

More cooperative weather tonight will force the Orioles to again confront their slumping offense. They can run, but they can't hide. The Orioles have registered a .215 average that was tied with the Indians for last in the majors before last night. They've scored 19 runs in 10 home games, the lowest total in baseball. I always thought Camden Yards was supposed to be a hitters' park. The Indians and Twins were tied for 28th with 28 runs scored in eight home games. The Yankees were first with...

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More on Beckham, Peterson and injury-related notes (updated)

April 24, 2018, 1:53pm

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More on Beckham, Peterson and injury-related notes (updated)

With tonight's postponement due to inclement weather, the Orioles likely will push back Alex Cobb to Wednesday night and Dylan Bundy to Thursday night. They could skip Chris Tillman instead of having him open the Tigers series Friday night at Camden Yards. Confirmation on the rotation will come shortly. Update: Cobb starts Wednesday and Bundy Thursday. It's confirmed. The Rays will start Jake Faria on Wednesday and Chris Archer on Thursday. The latter spot had been listed as TBD. The...

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Beckham undergoing MRI (tonight's game postponed)

April 24, 2018, 12:53pm

Orioles

Beckham undergoing MRI (tonight's game postponed)

The tarp is on the field at Camden Yards and showers are headed this way. The Orioles must prepare as if they're playing the Rays tonight in the opener of a three-game series. However, they're also withholding certain roster decisions while braced for a postponement. Third baseman Tim Beckham is undergoing an MRI and figures to go on the disabled list later tonight if the teams are able to play. He's currently active and listed among the reserves. The Orioles could recall Engelb Vielma from...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

April 24, 2018, 11:44am

Orioles

Trey Mancini is back in the Orioles' lineup tonight and Chance Sisco has moved up to second for the series opener against the Rays at Camden Yards. Mancini injured his right knee Friday night, but he pinch-hit last night and figured to return to his leadoff role. Danny Valencia remains at third base and Luis SardiÃ±as is playing second. The Orioles haven't announced a roster move. For the Orioles Trey Mancini LF Chance Sisco C Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Danny Valencia 3B...

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Orioles claim Jace Peterson off waivers

April 24, 2018, 10:36am

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The Orioles addressed their need for infield depth this afternoon by claiming utility player Jace Peterson off waivers from the Yankees. Peterson will report to the club on Wednesday. In the meantime, pitcher Gabriel Ynoa has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list to create room on the 40-man roster. Infielder Tim Beckham is expected to go on the 10-day disabled list with a groin injury. He would join second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who's sidelined with a strained right oblique....

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Vielma replacement for Beckham if DL move is necessary

April 24, 2018, 6:15am

Orioles

Vielma replacement for Beckham if DL move is necessary

The Orioles are preparing to put infielder Tim Beckham on the 10-day disabled list while another injury strikes the roster. Infielder Engelb Vielma is headed to Baltimore and officially could be recalled before tonight's series opener against the Rays at Camden Yards. The Tides were home last night and Vielma went 2-for-3 with a double. Vielma was optioned on Friday to make room for left-hander Tanner Scott. Because he hasn't been down for the minimum 10 days, he can return only if he's...

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Among Orioles' needs is more useful utility

April 23, 2018, 6:22pm

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The mere mention of a utility infielder as part of a winter shopping list can make the eyes of the most engaged fans glaze over or roll into the tops of their heads. The national media isn't chasing those rumors. It's never as important or interesting as starting pitching or a bat. The Orioles had three spots to fill in their rotation and they wanted a left-handed hitting outfielder. Those areas were marked as priorities. But they never downplayed the need for a versatile player who could...

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Gausman gem wasted in 2-1 loss (Beckham update and quotes)

April 23, 2018, 5:29pm

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Gausman gem wasted in 2-1 loss (Beckham update and quotes)

Further evidence that the Orioles can't catch a break arrived tonight when the Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco caught a line drive. Cruel but usual punishment. A slumping Anthony Santander was denied by Carrasco, who stuck his glove in the air, snared the ball and threw to first base to double off Chance Sisco and end the bottom of the second inning. Santander was 1-for-17 and 3-for-27 before tonight. The guy needed a single and the Orioles needed more fuel for their rally. They...

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Updates on Mancini, Schoop, Trumbo, Lee and more (O's down 2-1)

April 23, 2018, 1:22pm

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Updates on Mancini, Schoop, Trumbo, Lee and more (O's down 2-1)

Trey Mancini is testing his right knee today by performing baseball activities on the field, and he's hoping to get back into the lineup Tuesday night against the Rays at Camden Yards. Mancini said the knee no longer hurts when he walks and there's just a hint of stiffness, but nothing that suggests a longer stint on the bench. "We'll have a good feel after BP about how close he is, and even his availability tonight," said manager Buck Showalter. Mancini will return to his role as leadoff...

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Orioles lineup vs. Indians

April 23, 2018, 10:56am

Orioles

Danny Valencia is starting at third base tonight for the Orioles and Tim Beckham has moved to second. Beckham is leading off while Trey Mancini remains out of the lineup. Chance Sisco is catching and batting seventh, and Anthony Santander is in right field. Craig Gentry is in left, but he's moved down to ninth in the order. Closer Zach Britton performed more fielding drills today before batting practice. He covered first base and handled "bunts" from head athletic trainer Brian Ebel. For the...

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Machado named co-AL Player of the Week

April 23, 2018, 10:40am

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Orioles shortstop Manny Machado and Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea have been named co-Players of the Week in the American League. One guy can't stop getting hits and the other didn't allow any in his most recent start. Machado batted .500/.560/1.273 (11-for-22) over six games with two doubles, five home runs, eight RBIs and seven runs scored to earn his fourth AL Player of the Week Award. He's currently riding a 10-game hitting streak. Among league leaders, Machado ranked first in homers,...

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This, that and the other

April 22, 2018, 5:53pm

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From a personal standpoint, Manny Machado is riding the highest professional wave right now. He's red-hot at the plate with a 10-game hitting streak and three multi-home run games this season. He's hit safely in 14 of his last 15 games. Machado has posted a .410 average (16-for-39) during his streak with five home runs, 11 RBIs and eight runs scored. According to STATS, Machado is tied for sixth all-time in multi-homer games by a right-handed hitter 25 years old or younger. Jimmie Foxx, Bob...

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Losses continue to mount for Orioles (with Showalter quotes)

April 22, 2018, 12:01pm

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Take one lead against Corey Kluber and count your blessings. Take two and wish you could also take a knee and run out the clock. Not in baseball. Manny Machado homered twice this afternoon and Chris Davis broke a tie in the fourth inning with a run-scoring single, but the Indians battled back against Andrew Cashner to move ahead in the fifth and claimed a 7-3 victory over the Orioles before an announced crowd of 27,394 at Camden Yards. The Orioles (6-16) have dropped 10 of their last 12 games...

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Trumbo to rehab at Bowie, Mancini's knee better (O's down 4-3)

April 22, 2018, 8:09am

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Trumbo to rehab at Bowie, Mancini's knee better (O's down 4-3)

Mark Trumbo is headed to Double-A Bowie to restart his injury rehab assignment. Trumbo will play for the Baysox in a three-game series against Richmond that begins Monday, most likely in the field the first two nights before serving as the designated hitter in the afternoon finale. The plan also calls for Trumbo to work out on Thursday and join Triple-A Norfolk for three games in Charlotte. Trumbo has been on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps muscle. He played for Bowie...

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Orioles lineup vs. Indians

April 22, 2018, 6:43am

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Craig Gentry remains the left fielder and leadoff hitter today for the Orioles while Trey Mancini recovers from a knee injury. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate today after Chance Sisco started three consecutive games. For the Orioles Craig Gentry LF Pedro Alvarez DH Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Tim Beckham 3B Anthony Santander RF Caleb Joseph C Luis SardiÃ±as 2B Andrew Cashner RHP

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Sisco's surge and today's starters

April 21, 2018, 7:21pm

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On a team that again couldn't generate much of an offensive attack yesterday, deep fly balls celebrated as some sort of moral victory, Chance Sisco had a single and a walk in three plate appearances and was crowned king for a day. The kid has hit pretty much throughout his life. But anything he does behind the plate will overshadow it. The bat got the Orioles' attention. Defense will get him more opportunities in the majors. Sisco couldn't prevent two wild pitches from Chris Tillman because...

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Orioles blanked on two hits in 4-0 loss (updated and quotes)

April 21, 2018, 2:30pm

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There were loud outs and three solo home runs, the last ball reaching Eutaw St. on the fly. Chris Tillman didn't spend today's game fooling the Indians, but he turned in his most impressive start in four tries. A small victory while still in search of his first win since last May. Tillman fell short of a quality start by definition after Yonder Alonso's 414-foot, two-out shot in the sixth. But today marked his longest outing and his ERA dropped from 11.91 to 9.87. A shutout only would have...

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Showalter on Mancini, Britton, Schoop, Tillman (O's down 4-0)

April 21, 2018, 12:07pm

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Showalter on Mancini, Britton, Schoop, Tillman (O's down 4-0)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter won't broadcast a player's availability to the opposing team. He's proceeding today as if Trey Mancini could be used off the bench after the left fielder jammed his right knee into the brick wall last night while chasing a foul ball. "Trey's sore today, got a couple sutures last night, had a CT scan just to make sure we knew everything we were dealing with," Showalter said. "That was the good news. I think it is what it is, so we'll see about his...

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Mancini on knee injury, Britton on feeling "normal"

April 21, 2018, 10:20am

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Mancini on knee injury, Britton on feeling "normal"

Trey Mancini said his right knee is swollen and he's having difficulty flexing the leg, which suggests that he's probably unavailable for today's game against the Indians at Camden Yards. Mancini underwent a CT scan to confirm that he hadn't suffered any structural damage. He has a couple of sutures in the knee to close the gashes he sustained last night while sliding into the brick wall in foul territory. "It's really sore today," he said. "Just four inches or so under the wall that...