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This, that and the other

July 21, 2018, 6:47pm

Orioles

Outfielder Yusniel DÃaz was the jewel in the package of players that the Orioles acquired from the Dodgers for shortstop Manny Machado. No other suitor offered up anyone of that caliber. But scouts like the potential of reliever Zach Pop, a 21-year-old right-hander assigned to Double-A Bowie. Pop, a seventh-round pick in the 2017 draft out of the University of Kentucky, registered a 0.93 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 35 career relief appearances before the trade. He projects as a potential set-up...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

July 21, 2018, 7:05am

Orioles

Renato NÃºÃ±ez remains at third base today as the Orioles continue their series in Toronto. Joey Rickard is in right field and Austin Wynns is behind the plate. Jonathan Schoop's game-tying home run last night was the 100th of his career. He's batting .355 (22-for-62) this month. Former Orioles shortstop and current MASN analyst Mike Bordick is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. For the Orioles Tim Beckham SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Adam Jones CF Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Trey Mancini LF...

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Trumbo: "I don't think the morale is shattered by any means"

July 20, 2018, 2:55pm

Orioles

Trumbo: "I don't think the morale is shattered by any means"

Don't do the math. It's the best piece of advice for Orioles players who will stay on the roster in the second half and finish out a season that's exceeded their worst fears. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop was digging for a positive nugget while a couple of reporters stood at his locker in Minnesota. Just as easily as the team has lost, he said, it could turn around and suddenly win 20 in a row. Keep the faith. It's doubtful that Schoop really believed that the Orioles could go on such a...

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Orioles DFA Chris Tillman, Renato NÃºÃ±ez in tonight's lineup

July 20, 2018, 11:26am

Orioles

With Chris Tillman's injury rehab assignment completed and the Orioles needing a spot on their 40-man roster, they chose to designate the veteran right-hander for assignment today while selecting the contract of infielder Renato NÃºÃ±ez from Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman returned to the organization after testing free agency, agreeing to a $3 million contract in spring training that included a possible $7 million in bonuses based on innings. However, he lasted only seven starts before going on...

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NÃºÃ±ez set to join the Orioles

July 20, 2018, 8:47am

Orioles

The first move following Manny Machado's departure from the Orioles will be selecting Renato NÃºÃ±ez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk as part of a restructuring of the left side of the infield. NÃºÃ±ez, 24, is batting .289/.361/.443 in 565 games with the Tides, including 14 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 25 RBIs. He's a career .265/.321/.466 hitter in 757 minor league games and belted 32 home runs in 2017 with Triple-A Nashville in the Athletics' system. The Rangers claimed...

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Orioles move into second half without Machado

July 19, 2018, 6:57pm

Orioles

The reality that Manny Machado no longer played for the Orioles hit them hardest yesterday as they boarded their charter flight to Toronto and gathered for a workout. It will strike them again today as they convene inside the visiting clubhouse at Rogers Centre to begin a three-game series against the Blue Jays. When the lineup card lists somebody else at shortstop. Imagine how fitting the moment if Jonathan Schoop homers and his best friend isn't in front of the dugout for the choreographed...

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Scouts offer their opinions on DÃaz

July 18, 2018, 7:25pm

Orioles

The Orioles don't necessarily have a screaming need for an outfielder as they set about the task of starting their rebuild process, but they listened when the Dodgers offered Yusniel DÃaz as part of the five-player package for shortstop Manny Machado. Alex Verdugo was off the table, as were a few of the top young pitchers in the Dodgers system, which threatened to curtail trade talks. But DÃaz became the centerpiece and Machado headed west. (I thought it was important to land at least...

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Duquette on today's trade and the plan moving forward

July 18, 2018, 7:07pm

Orioles

Duquette on today's trade and the plan moving forward

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette spent about 19 minutes tonight on a conference call with the local media and provided details on how the Orioles will proceed through the stages of their rebuilding process, with emphasis placed on a truer commitment to international scouting and analytics. They also will increase their front office staff and deepen the farm system in an attempt to gain ground on their competitors. The actual plan has been laid out for everyone. Trading shortstop...

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Machado's tenure with Orioles comes to an end

July 18, 2018, 3:49pm

Orioles

The inevitable finally became a reality. Resigned to losing shortstop Manny Machado through free agency after the season, the Orioles ended their eight-year relationship by trading him to the Los Angeles Dodgers today for a five-player package headlined by Double-A outfielder Yusniel DÃaz, according to sources. The Orioles also will receive third baseman Rylan Bannon, second baseman Breyvic Valera, and right-handers Dean Kremer and Zach Pop. No money is involved in the transactions. And no...

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Machado trade to L.A. in final stages without medical concerns

July 18, 2018, 2:52pm

Orioles

Machado trade to L.A. in final stages without medical concerns

The Orioles are in the final stages of completing a trade that will send shortstop Manny Machado to the Dodgers in exchange for five players, according to an industry source. They're in the home stretch. The Dodgers have agreed on the players and there are only some "final points to review," per the source. Reports surfaced earlier today, including a tweet from MLB Network Radio's Steve Phillips, that the deal hit a snag due to concerns over the medicals on at least one of the players....

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Waiting for the Machado trade to become official

July 17, 2018, 8:30pm

Orioles

Waiting for the Machado trade to become official

The interleague portion of the Orioles schedule after the break doesn't include the Dodgers. If you want to see Manny Machado, you'll need to head out West. Or make the drive to Philadelphia for the three-game series that begins on Monday. There's no "Hug Watch" today because Machado isn't with his Orioles teammates, but everyone is braced for the trade with the Dodgers to be finalized. I was told late last night that the deal wasn't "done," but it's obviously close enough that there...

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Machado plays five innings in All-Star Game

July 17, 2018, 6:12pm

Orioles

Machado plays five innings in All-Star Game

WASHINGTON - The introduction was more meaningful tonight than in past All-Star Games. Manny Machado stood on the top step of the dugout and waited to hear his name. Batting seventh and playing shortstop ... from the Baltimore Orioles ... It won't happen again. And not just because he hits higher in the order. Machado will be traded later this week, perhaps as early as Wednesday, and won't be with the Orioles when they resume their season Friday night in Toronto. He's expected to go to the...

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Machado unaware of pending trade

July 17, 2018, 1:42pm

Orioles

WASHINGTON - Manny Machado had to squeeze past a crowd of reporters this afternoon to reach his locker and address his status for the final time. The session lasted close to three minutes and he was gone. Still representing the Orioles at the All-Star Game, still waiting to find out where he's playing later this week. Asked what he's heard from the Orioles or his agent, a weary Machado replied, "Nothing, nothing." "I haven't heard anything and I'm just worried about the game today and...

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Latest on Machado, Hader makes it hard for O's to forget (updated)

July 17, 2018, 7:14am

Orioles

Latest on Machado, Hader makes it hard for O's to forget (updated)

The Orioles haven't changed their stance that Manny Machado will represent them tonight at the All-Star Game. There's no way he's going to be traded before first pitch. However, it still seems likely that he's wearing another uniform by Friday's start to the season's second half. A source confirmed again today that Machado probably will be moved by the end of the week. I wrote yesterday that it was "very close," and now comes word via ESPN's Buster Olney that the Orioles have the...

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More Machado before tonight's All-Star Game

July 16, 2018, 6:13pm

Orioles

More Machado before tonight's All-Star Game

Manny Machado will be introduced at tonight's All-Star Game in D.C., maybe tip his cap to the crowd, and try not to think about the possibility that he's playing shortstop for the last time while representing the Orioles. They aren't moving him back to third base. They could be moving him to another team later this week, with the Phillies, Dodgers and Brewers deemed again yesterday to be the three finalists, according to a source. Machado may not make it to Friday. It's that close. Rumors...

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Machado fields questions before All-Star ground balls

July 16, 2018, 2:27pm

Orioles

Machado fields questions before All-Star ground balls

WASHINGTON - The starting shortstop for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game spent about 45 minutes this afternoon covering the same ground. Manny Machado sat at a table during the AL media session on the second level of Nationals Park and repeated how he'd prefer to play shortstop, but has no control over it if traded. Only in free agency does he wield such power. Machado wishes that he could stay with the Orioles, but if he's destined to be dealt he'd rather it happen soon...

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Machado hitting seventh for AL in All-Star Game

July 16, 2018, 10:34am

Orioles

Machado hitting seventh for AL in All-Star Game

WASHINGTON - We don't know where Manny Machado will be playing this weekend. But we do know he'll be in an Orioles uniform on Tuesday night when the American League battles the National League in the All-Star Game at Nationals Park. Machado will hit seventh and play shortstop, having been elected by the fans. Machado is hitting .315/.387/.575 with 24 home runs, 64 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 96 games. He's the Orioles' lone representative in the Midsummer Classic Chris Sale of the Red...

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All-Star break brings more at-bats and questions for Machado

July 15, 2018, 6:58pm

Orioles

All-Star break brings more at-bats and questions for Machado

The All-Star break officially begins today. Players can relax at home or, for a few, in Toronto before opening the second half at Rogers Centre. Eliminates the travel day. It's a veteran move. Manny Machado is on a different schedule, of course. He's the one with the obligations, including today's media session at Nationals Park, where at least he's assured of finding a parking spot. It's going to be a circus-like atmosphere at Machado's table. My sole responsibility is counting how many...

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Wrapping up Machado's day and a 6-5 win

July 15, 2018, 1:56pm

Orioles

The mock crying from one of Manny Machado's teammates on the other side of the clubhouse following today's game was meant to lighten the mood, though the shortstop already was smiling and ready to represent the Orioles in Tuesday's All-Star Game. That part was real. Did Machado play his final game as an Oriole at Camden Yards? Let everyone else speculate and stress over it. At no point in the day did Machado, who homered in the first inning and later walked, step back and allow himself to...

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Machado homers in last game before break in 6-5 win

July 15, 2018, 12:40pm

Orioles

Machado homers in last game before break in 6-5 win

The applause for Manny Machado today as he walked up to the plate in the first inning had a familiar sound to it. But also a slightly different feel. Maybe it's just imaginations at work with Machado likely to be traded later this month, but there seemed to be an air of farewell. If Machado played his last game at Camden Yards as an Oriole, he punctuated it with a solo home run in the first in a 6-5 victory over the Rangers before an announced crowd of 18,754. Zach Britton allowed a two-out...