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Showalter on Valencia, Bundy and Davis (O's down 5-3)

June 25, 2018, 2:07pm

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Showalter on Valencia, Bundy and Davis (O's down 5-3)

The Orioles optioned left-hander Donnie Hart to Triple-A Norfolk and transferred infielder Luis SardiÃ±as to the 60-day disabled list to create room for infielder Tim Beckham on the 25- and 40-man rosters. SardiÃ±as went on the 10-day DL retroactive to April 29 with a lower back strain, but he recently sprained his left ankle. Danny Valencia didn't crack the Orioles lineup for tonight's series opener against the Mariners, but he's going to resurface with left-handed starters lined up the...

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Bundy could miss Thursday start with ankle injury

June 25, 2018, 12:53pm

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Bundy could miss Thursday start with ankle injury

Dylan Bundy rolled his ankle while running the bases Saturday in Atlanta and his start Thursday afternoon is in jeopardy. So, too, is his roster spot. The Orioles probably will put Bundy on the disabled list if he's unable to face the Mariners to close out the four-game series. They're monitoring the situation. Manager Buck Showalter didn't want to commit to a brief DL stint if Bundy can't pitch, but he indicated that it likely would happen. Bundy collected his first major league hit and...

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Beckham in Orioles lineup

June 25, 2018, 11:09am

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Tim Beckham is coming off the disabled list today and starting at third base as the Orioles open their series against the Mariners. A corresponding move will be announced later. Beckham is batting eighth against Mariners right-hander FÃ©lix HernÃ¡ndez. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter and cleanup hitter, and Chris Davis is behind him batting fifth. Caleb Joseph is catching. The Mariners are 1-6 over their last 7 games. Kyle Seager ranks second in the majors with 33 RBIs on the road,...

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On Beckham's return, Tillman's latest, Wright's roll, Mariners vs. O's

June 24, 2018, 4:59pm

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On Beckham's return, Tillman's latest, Wright's roll, Mariners vs. O's

Unless the Orioles throw us a curveball later today or reverse field like Marcus Allen, they're going to activate third baseman Tim Beckham from the disabled list as the latest adjustment to their 25-man roster. Beckham hasn't played since April 23. He underwent core muscle surgery that involved repairing tears on both sides of his groin. (This blog doesn't come with illustrations. You're welcome.) The Orioles are down to a three-man bench as they return to American League competition and...

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Orioles denied series sweep with 7-3 loss (with quotes)

June 24, 2018, 12:30pm

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ATLANTA - The season record and placement in the standings allow the Orioles to remain patient with a rookie starter and keep running him out there every fifth day, enabling them to continue the evaluation process and monitor how he responds to adversity that could prove beneficial down the road. Learn about the pitcher and the person. But is there a limit, no matter how many games already are lost? The Orioles will place the topic on a scale and check how it balances out, weighing the pros and...

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Updates on Beckham and Trumbo (O's down 5-3)

June 24, 2018, 8:16am

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Updates on Beckham and Trumbo (O's down 5-3)

ATLANTA - The Orioles will decide Monday whether to activate third baseman Tim Beckham from the 60-day disabled list. They seem to be leaning in that direction. Beckham remains with Triple-A Norfolk on his injury rehab assignment. He's 2-for-15 with the Tides after going 1-for-8 with Double-A Bowie since recovering from core muscle surgery. The Orioles haven't been able to put Beckham in their lineup since April 23. He's appeared in 23 games with a .179/.247/.262 slash line. "I'm not sure....

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Orioles and Braves lineups

June 24, 2018, 7:56am

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ATLANTA - Mark Trumbo is out of the Orioles' lineup today due to some soreness in his knee, but he's expected to play Monday night against the Mariners at Camden Yards. Trey Mancini is back in the lineup, no longer bothered by neck stiffness. Colby Rasmus is in right field and leading off. Danny Valencia is in the cleanup spot. Rookie Austin Wynns is behind the plate. Prior to Trumbo's grand slam yesterday, the last time that the first three Orioles in a game reached base before a home run...

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Orioles set up to go for sweep in Atlanta series

June 23, 2018, 7:26pm

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ATLANTA - The Orioles have finally won a road series outside of New York, but why stop there? They can earn their first three-game series sweep in 2018 if they defeat the Braves this afternoon to conclude the road trip. No one is suggesting that an entire season is turning around and they're on the verge of becoming buyers instead of sellers. But, hey, it really is true that winning is more fun than losing. It isn't just a rumor. "Winning cures a lot of things," first baseman Chris Davis...

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Trumbo, Davis power Orioles to 7-5 win (with quotes)

June 23, 2018, 3:40pm

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ATLANTA - The Orioles are getting run production from Mark Trumbo and Chris Davis in the middle of their order. And it's 2018. No one has ventured back in time. Trumbo stayed hot today with a grand slam, Davis continued to celebrate his return with a bases-clearing double and the Orioles took care of business in regulation with a 7-5 victory over the Braves before a sellout crowd of 40,333 at SunTrust Park. An offense that hibernated for most of the season has produced seven runs or more in...

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Trumbo hits grand slam, Wilkerson on last night's game (O's up 7-4)

June 23, 2018, 12:31pm

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Trumbo hits grand slam, Wilkerson on last night's game (O's up 7-4)

ATLANTA - If the Orioles felt sluggish after last night's marathon game, they put up a brave front - so to speak. Mark Trumbo hit a grand slam before Atlanta starter Julio Teheran recorded an out to give the Orioles a 4-0 lead. Colby Rasmus walked, Adam Jones doubled, Manny Machado walked and Trumbo lined a 93 mph fastball over the center field fence for his fifth career slam and the third by the Orioles this season. Center fielder Ender Inciarte reacted like he was going to make the catch,...

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Wilkerson optioned to create roster room for Hart

June 23, 2018, 11:13am

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Wilkerson optioned to create roster room for Hart

ATLANTA - The Orioles shortened their bench today while inserting a fresh reliever into their bullpen. Infielder Steve Wilkerson was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for left-hander Donnie Hart, who has been recalled again following last night's 15-inning game. Wilkerson collected his first major league hit and RBI last night with a single in the ninth inning, and he prevented a walk-off win for the Braves in the 14th by charging Dansby Swanson's slow roller and making a strong and...

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Orioles lineup vs. Braves

June 23, 2018, 10:07am

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ATLANTA - Trey Mancini remains out of the Orioles lineup today and Chris Davis stays in it. Mancini has been on the bench for the last three games due to neck stiffness, but he pinch-hit last night. Colby Rasmus is batting first and playing left field. Davis returned last night after sitting out the past eight games and homered, hit a sacrifice fly and walked twice in a 10-7, 15-inning win over the Braves. Left-hander Donnie Hart is in the clubhouse, but he isn't listed among the relievers. No...

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Wondering again about the roster and revisiting last night

June 22, 2018, 10:44pm

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Wondering again about the roster and revisiting last night

ATLANTA - After deciding against bringing up a fresh arm Thursday night in D.C., the Orioles don't seem to have much choice today after playing 15 innings. They were discussing it before the final out was recorded in a 10-7 win. Left-hander Donnie Hart hasn't pitched since Wednesday and he's on the 40-man roster. He also knows his way to the shuttle. He might have his license and can drive it himself. Because Hart was optioned on June 13, he would be eligible to return today. By waiting...

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Machado homers in 15th and Orioles defeat Braves 10-7 (updated)

June 22, 2018, 9:07pm

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ATLANTA - Chris Davis stepped on home plate tonight, turned toward the Orioles' dugout, removed his batting helmet and ran an arm across his forehead. Launch a fastball and a burden is lifted. For however long it lasts. The sigh of relief from Davis could have moved the flags in center field. He homered for the first time since May 9 to break a scoreless tie in the fifth inning and his sacrifice fly in the ninth allowed the Orioles to reclaim the lead during a six-run rally. He should have...

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Markakis isn't stressing over All-Star status (tied 7-7)

June 22, 2018, 3:05pm

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Markakis isn't stressing over All-Star status (tied 7-7)

ATLANTA - Nick Markakis wouldn't stay true to himself if he suddenly began to campaign for his inclusion on the All-Star team or felt comfortable with the Braves public relations staff doing it for him. Messages on the scoreboard urging fans to vote for Markakis made him cringe each time he looked up and saw them. He just wants to play and let the process unfold. He'd rather pound baseballs over the plate than his own chest. Markakis leads all National League outfielders in the latest...

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Mancini on neck, Davis on return to lineup

June 22, 2018, 1:25pm

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Mancini on neck, Davis on return to lineup

ATLANTA - Trey Mancini remains out of the Orioles lineup due to neck stiffness and isn't certain if he'll be available later tonight. He's been receiving treatment on it. Asked whether he felt any improvement this morning, Mancini replied, "If so, ever so slightly." "It's just a really annoying occurrence to have happen, but I guess the bed or the pillow (in D.C.), I don't know what it was, but I woke up yesterday and couldn't turn my head left or move it up. So, we're working hard in...

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Davis returns to Orioles lineup

June 22, 2018, 11:55am

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ATLANTA - Chris Davis' streak of missed games ends at eight tonight as he returns to the lineup and first base for the Orioles' series opener against the Braves. Davis hasn't played since June 11 against the Red Sox, when he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts to lower his average to .150. He's 3-for-27 with 14 strikeouts this month. Manager Buck Showalter is batting Davis seventh against Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb. Craig Gentry is leading off and playing left field while Trey Mancini...

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This, that and the other

June 21, 2018, 5:07pm

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Each passing day is going to bring more articles about teams checking in on Manny Machado. It feels like the Winter Meetings, but in the summer and without the media gathering in a suite while trolling for news. The Orioles are waiting for someone to do more than their due diligence. They want multiple pitching prospects despite Machado's pending free agency. They want a team in contention to take the giant leap in an effort to win the World Series. And they're going to stay patient, block...

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Rasmus comes off disabled list and starts tonight (updated)

June 21, 2018, 11:49am

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Rasmus comes off disabled list and starts tonight (updated)

The Orioles have activated Colby Rasmus from the disabled list, and he's batting sixth tonight and playing right field. Rasmus appeared in only eight games with the Orioles after signing a minor league deal and was 2-for-21 with 13 strikeouts. He batted .275 with two home runs in 15 games combined with Single-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie on his rehab assignment. Outfielder Joey Rickard was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Reliever Richard Bleier was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to...

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Who's worthy of a promotion if Orioles go younger?

June 20, 2018, 10:32pm

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A team that's 30 games below .500 in the third week of June, with pending free agents spread across the clubhouse and some dramatic changes on the horizon, should be geared toward getting younger and filtering prospects onto the major league roster. It makes sense on paper. It's a little more difficult in reality. The pounding noise that you hear is probably due to the migraine that's developed from 51 losses. No one in the system is beating down the door for a promotion. You may love the...