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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

April 08, 2018, 6:33am

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NEW YORK - Trey Mancini is at first base today and Chris Davis moves to the bench against Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery in the series finale in the Bronx. Craig Gentry is playing left field and Danny Valencia is the designated hitter. Anthony Santander stays in right field. For the Orioles Trey Mancini 1B Manny Machado SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Adam Jones CF Danny Valencia DH Tim Beckham 3B Anthony Santander RF Craig Gentry LF Caleb Joseph C Mike Wright Jr. RHP

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Orioles recall Scott and option Yacabonis

April 08, 2018, 6:29am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles found another fresh arm for their bullpen today, recalling left-hander Tanner Scott from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis to the Tides before today's series finale against the Yankees. Yacabonis was recalled yesterday and allowed three runs in the seventh inning. Scott worked two scoreless innings on Friday, which eliminated him from consideration yesterday. He allowed one hit, walked one and struck out two in Norfolk's season-opening game against...

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Bullpen banter and looking at the lineup

April 07, 2018, 3:25pm

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Bullpen banter and looking at the lineup

NEW YORK - A day after manager Buck Showalter said he had five relievers that he didn't want to use, we're going to find out just how quickly a bullpen can heal a few weeks into the season. Another roster move could be on the horizon. Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette met after yesterday's game. Vice president Brady Anderson also is in New York. Left-hander Richard Bleier has been used in the last two games and Showalter really wants to stay away from him today. The other...

Pitching falls short for Orioles in 8-3 loss (updated)

April 07, 2018, 12:13pm

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NEW YORK - The leash was a little longer today for Orioles starter Chris Tillman, who took the mound less than 24 hours after the Orioles played 5 hours, 20 minutes and needed 14 innings to win their second consecutive game. At 84 pitches through the fifth and with the score tied, Tillman came back out for the sixth and retired only one batter while the Yankees took a two-run lead. He faced five batters and allowed a walk, single sacrifice fly and two more singles - the last a blooper from...

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Machado stays hot, Gausman reflects on last night (O's down 8-3)

April 07, 2018, 10:03am

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Machado stays hot, Gausman reflects on last night (O's down 8-3)

NEW YORK - Manny Machado isn't going to stop playing shortstop beyond this season and he won't stop hitting in this series. Machado's two-out, two-run double off Yankees starter Sonny Gray in the top of the third inning tied the score 2-2. He reached base six times last night with two home runs, two singles and two walks. It must be the hair. Pedro Ãlvarez, whose grand slam last night in the 14th inning gave the Orioles a 7-3 lead, drew a leadoff walk against Gray. Trey Mancini singled...

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More on Yacabonis, roster move and the rundown

April 07, 2018, 8:41am

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More on Yacabonis, roster move and the rundown

NEW YORK - The Orioles couldn't announce their roster move this morning until reliever Jimmy Yacabonis arrived at Yankee Stadium. Never assume anything. Yacabonis provides a fresh arm. He's been inserted into Triple-A Norfolk's rotation, but the Tides weren't starting him until Sunday. Teams aren't allowed to recall players on the 40-man roster until Sunday unless the corresponding move involves the disabled list. The Orioles placed outfielder Colby Rasmus on the 10-day DL with a strained...

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Rasmus to DL and Yacabonis recalled (plus lineups)

April 07, 2018, 8:00am

Orioles

Rasmus to DL and Yacabonis recalled (plus lineups)

NEW YORK - The Orioles have placed outfielder Colby Rasmus on the 10-day disabled list with a left hip flexor strain and recalled right-hander Jimmy Yacabonis from Triple-A Norfolk. Another reliever was needed following last night's 14-inning game against the Yankees. The Orioles were pondering a variety of moves when alerted to the severity of Rasmus' injury. Rasmus has been bothered by hip soreness for a while. Maybe it explains his slow start. He's 2-for-21 with 13 strikeouts. The Orioles...

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This, that and the other

April 06, 2018, 10:37pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - When Orioles bench coach John Russell posts the lineup later this morning after retrieving it from manager Buck Showalter, it's going to include Trey Mancini in the leadoff spot. There's no motivation to lower him. There's no one else who's a more logical fit. Mancini is batting .200, but he's been denied on multiple occasions, including Josh Reddick's leaping catch in Houston that robbed him of a three-run homer. He smoked a grounder up the middle last night that skipped off...

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Wrapping up a 7-3, 14-inning win

April 06, 2018, 9:40pm

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NEW YORK - Adam Jones took a called third strike tonight with the bases loaded and no outs in the top of the 14th inning, the temperature plummeting as his blood pressure rose. Manager Buck Showalter rushed out of the dugout to make certain that plate umpire Ed Hickox didn't eject him. One pitch later, Pedro Ãlvarez hit a grand slam off Yankees right-hander Jonathan Holder to give the Orioles a 7-3 victory in the Bronx. Mood swings brought on by one big swing from the veteran who didn't...

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O's can't hold late lead, move to extras (O's win 7-3 in 14)

April 06, 2018, 6:30pm

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O's can't hold late lead, move to extras (O's win 7-3 in 14)

NEW YORK - The Orioles and Yankees will determine a winner tonight in extra innings. Didi Gregorius homered off reliever Miguel Castro with one out in the eighth inning to produce the third tie of the night. Castro returned for the ninth and retired the side in order to move the game past regulation with the score 3-3. The Orioles wasted two Aroldis Chapman walks in the top of the ninth, with Caleb Joseph bouncing into a force at third base and Trey Mancini striking out. Chapman received two...

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Cobb's next start coming in extended spring (tied 3-3)

April 06, 2018, 2:36pm

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Cobb's next start coming in extended spring (tied 3-3)

NEW YORK - Alex Cobb will make his next start in extended spring training in Sarasota. Cobb will face the Twins on Monday in a noon game at Ed Smith Stadium. He's slated to go six innings after working four and five in simulated games. The extra start in Florida pushes back Cobb's debut with the Orioles to April 14 or 15 against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. There's the slim chance that he could stay down for another outing, but he's more likely to be recalled for the Boston series. Cobb had...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

April 06, 2018, 11:25am

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NEW YORK - Trey Mancini remains the leadoff hitter tonight while the Orioles continue their four-game series against the Yankees. Mancini collected three hits last night, including a two-run single. Danny Valencia is the designated hitter against left-hander CC Sabathia. Chris Davis moves down to sixth in the order and Anthony Santander stays in right field. Among active pitchers with at least 25 innings against the Yankees, Andrew Cashner's 1.73 ERA ranks as the fourth-lowest behind Roberto...

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Rasmus trying to remove himself from early slump

April 05, 2018, 7:56pm

Orioles

Rasmus trying to remove himself from early slump

NEW YORK - The Triple-A Norfolk Tides open their season tonight after unveiling their official roster, which currently includes outfielders Joey Rickard, Alex Presley, Jaycob Brugman and DJ Stewart. Rickard is the only right-handed hitter in the group. The Orioles signed Michael Saunders to a minor league deal earlier this week to round out their lefty quartet. They won't contemplate a roster move this early in the season, but Colby Rasmus certainly needs to heat up in these frigid...

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Wrapping up a 5-2 win

April 05, 2018, 7:09pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - Give the Orioles a Thursday game and they're liable to win it. Adam Jones hit his third home run - and his second on a Thursday, including his opening day walk-off - and the Orioles defeated the Yankees 5-2 in the Bronx. Jones has accounted for half of the Orioles' home runs, with all of them coming in the sixth inning or later, including tonight's two-run shot in the seventh that erased a 1-0 deficit against Masahiro Tanaka. Tonight marked Jones' first homer with a runner on...

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Orioles snap five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win

April 05, 2018, 5:58pm

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NEW YORK - Andrew Cashner was working on a one-hit shutout tonight with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning when Aaron Judge strolled to the plate and launched a home run to right-center field to break a scoreless tie. Masahiro Tanaka was working on a three-hit shutout in the top of the seventh when Jonathan Schoop led off with a single and Adam Jones lifted a fly ball to left field that eluded Giancarlo Stanton's leaping attempt for a two-run homer and a 2-1 lead. Pitching lines and a...

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Showalter on Cobb, Trumbo, leadoff spot and more (O's lead 5-2)

April 05, 2018, 2:16pm

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Showalter on Cobb, Trumbo, leadoff spot and more (O's lead 5-2)

NEW YORK - The Orioles still haven't committed to a date for Alex Cobb's debut, waiting again for his upcoming work day and input from the right-hander before plotting the next move. Cobb went five innings yesterday in a simulated game in Sarasota. He could go six next week at extended spring training or join the Orioles. Manager Buck Showalter said Cobb will throw in the bullpen Friday or Saturday, "depending how he feels." Showalter suggested that Cobb could pitch Monday or Tuesday in...

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Machado on trade rumors, pending free agency, and more

April 05, 2018, 12:44pm

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Machado on trade rumors, pending free agency, and more

NEW YORK - A handful of New York reporters congregated near Manny Machado's locker this afternoon in the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, waiting for his arrival and switch from street clothes to batting practice attire. Machado eventually stood up, turned toward them and faced the music. He easily could have named the tune. The Yankees were one of the clubs engaged in winter trade talks with the Orioles regarding Machado and are forecast as the early favorites to sign him as a free agent...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

April 05, 2018, 10:58am

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NEW YORK - Trey Mancini is leading off tonight and Chris Davis has moved down to fifth as the Orioles begin a four-game series with the Yankees. Colby Rasmus is the designated hitter and Anthony Santander is in right field. Chance Sisco is catching. Andrew Cashner is making his first career appearance at Yankee Stadium tonight. He's allowed four earned runs in 20 innings against the Yankees, with three walks and 12 strikeouts. Cashner is 5-3 with a 2.63 ERA in 11 career starts against American...

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Handling the good and bad through six games

April 04, 2018, 6:49pm

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Handling the good and bad through six games

It's not going to get any easier for the Orioles. Swept by the Astros in a three-game series in Houston and now headed for a four-game set in the Bronx, if the Yankee Stadium field isn't buried beneath a foot of snow. The early portion of the season already requires some strenuous digging to find positive developments. Dylan Bundy has turned in back-to-back quality starts, allowing one earned run (two total) in 13 innings with three walks and 15 strikeouts. He still doesn't have a win,...

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Update on Cobb's simulated game

April 04, 2018, 12:25pm

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Alex Cobb's progression toward his Orioles debut continued today without a hitch at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. Facing a batch of Orioles minor leaguers and Mark Trumbo, who's rehabbing his strained right quadriceps muscle, Cobb worked five innings and allowed one run and three hits with two walks and four strikeouts. A club official also passed along that Cobb threw 74 pitches. The progress is significant on multiple fronts. Cobb increased his innings total from four to five...