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Orioles bullpen provides boost in rain-delayed victory (updated)

June 20, 2018, 8:24pm

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WASHINGTON - Manny Machado inadvertently became tonight's symbol for the Orioles' 2018 season while planted face-down in the infield dirt at Nationals Park. Anthony Rendon accidently delivered an elbow squarely to Machado's nose while coming out of his slide on a 3-6 double play that ended the first inning. Machado slowly rose to his feet, concerned teammates gathering around him, and stayed in the game. But it was a painful blow, a direct hit that the club figuratively has taken on a...

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Corban Joseph optioned (and other notes, O's up 3-0)

June 20, 2018, 2:37pm

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Corban Joseph optioned (and other notes, O's up 3-0)

WASHINGTON - The Orioles created a roster spot for starter Andrew Cashner by optioning infielder Corban Joseph to Double-A Bowie. The Joseph brothers are separated again after Corban went 1-for-9 in four games. He picked up an RBI last night on a fielder's choice grounder. Other moves are coming within the next few days. And the Orioles are waiting for Pedro Ãlvarez to decide whether he's going to report to Triple-A Norfolk after the Orioles designated him for assignment...

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Orioles and Nationals lineups

June 20, 2018, 11:45am

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WASHINGTON - Trey Mancini has returned to the leadoff spot tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Nationals. Craig Gentry is in right field. Caleb Joseph is catching again. The Orioles haven't announced a corresponding roster move for Andrew Cashner, who comes off the disabled list today. Meanwhile, the Orioles have signed two more picks from the 2018 First-Year Player Draft, infielders Trevor Putzig (17th round) and John Ham (31st). Twenty-three selections are under...

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More roster changes coming for Orioles

June 19, 2018, 7:01pm

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Orioles right-hander Andrew Cashner comes off the disabled list today after missing only one start with soreness in his lower back. Two off-days lessened the impact of his absence. It's going to necessitate another roster move, but more on that later. Cashner has one win since April 5, though decisions stray from a pitcher's control. He's trying to lower a 4.98 ERA and 1.687 WHIP accumulated over 13 starts. He's averaging 10.9 hits and 4.2 walks per nine innings. Tonight marks Cashner's...

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Orioles lose game and season series to Nationals (with quotes)

June 19, 2018, 6:06pm

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WASHINGTON - The Orioles loaded the bases tonight against Nationals rookie Jefry Rodriguez with no outs in the top of the fifth inning and settled for one run. The hosts loaded the bases against rookie David Hess with no outs in the bottom half and scored four runs to tie the game. A new inning and new pitcher allowed the Orioles to load the bases with one out in the sixth against reliever Justin Miller. Again, they scored only one run, though it enabled them to reclaim the lead. Failure to...

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Showalter on roster moves and more (O's down 9-6)

June 19, 2018, 2:50pm

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Showalter on roster moves and more (O's down 9-6)

WASHINGTON - The Orioles roster was bound to undergo some changes with players ready to come off the disabled list, but the club got a head start by optioning rookie catcher Chance Sisco to Triple-A Norfolk after Sunday's game and recalling Caleb Joseph this afternoon. "I think Chance can back up a little bit and take a breath and kind of get back to some of the things that he's capable of," said manager Buck Showalter. "We all know what a good player Chance has got a chance to be. I think...

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Updating Bleier surgery, the Joseph brothers on being reunited

June 19, 2018, 2:03pm

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Updating Bleier surgery, the Joseph brothers on being reunited

WASHINGTON - Reliever Richard Bleier underwent surgery this morning to reattach the lat muscle on his left side, a procedure that lasted about two hours. Manager Buck Showalter said he's hoping that Bleier is able to begin throwing by spring training. Chris Davis won't be in Wednesday night's lineup against Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez and it hasn't been determined whether he'll start Thursday night against right-hander Max Scherzer. Showalter said the opposing pitcher isn't a...

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Wilkerson on arrival, Machado still first among AL shortstops

June 19, 2018, 12:57pm

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Wilkerson on arrival, Machado still first among AL shortstops

WASHINGTON - Steve Wilkerson never will know whether he would have broken camp with the Orioles as their utility player if not for his 50-game suspension. He's just glad that he made the most of a bad situation and is on the brink of his major league debut. The Orioles purchased Wilkerson's contract earlier today while designating Pedro Ãlvarez for assignment. They went from having one utility player early in the season to three, including Jace Peterson and Corban Joseph. "This is a very...

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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (Wilkerson selected, Ãlvarez DFA)

June 19, 2018, 11:17am

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WASHINGTON - The Orioles made a flurry of roster moves this afternoon before the opening game of their three-game interleague series against the Nationals. The promotion of catcher Caleb Joseph from Triple-A Norfolk was known after the club optioned catcher Chance Sisco to the Tides following Sunday's game. Joseph will be reunited with his brother, Corban Joseph, who joined the Orioles from Double-A Bowie over the weekend. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate and hitting eighth tonight against the...

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More on Bleier's surgery, tonight's game, Joseph's return

June 18, 2018, 2:56pm

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More on Bleier's surgery, tonight's game, Joseph's return

Orioles reliever Richard Bleier will undergo surgery later today to repair a Grade 3 tear in his left lat muscle. Dr. Anthony Romeo will handle the procedure in New Jersey. Bleier will miss the remainder of the season and might not be ready for spring training. Any sort of estimate depends on what Romeo finds during the surgery. There are three grades of strains, and Bleier sustained the most severe simply by throwing a pitch last week. "Grade 1 is a minor strain, one to two weeks healing with...

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Leftovers for breakfast

June 17, 2018, 9:23pm

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The unexpected demotion yesterday of catcher Chance Sisco to Triple-A Norfolk shouldn't be viewed as a sign that the Orioles have given up on him or that he's no longer regarded as one of the more promising young players in the organization. Sisco wasn't producing at the plate, which hardly made him unique on the roster. But he's been having some issues throwing that more easily can be resolved in the minors. Send him down, settle him down and try again. Sisco leaves as the team leader in...

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Caleb Joseph rejoining Orioles with Chance Sisco optioned

June 17, 2018, 1:57pm

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Catcher Caleb Joseph is returning to the Orioles and will join them for Tuesday night's series opener against the Nationals in D.C. The Orioles optioned rookie Chance Sisco following today's 10-4 win over the Marlins at Camden Yards. He was a late scratch from the lineup. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Sisco was ill, but he stopped short of using the word. "I'm afraid he's coming down with ... He hasn't slept in two or three days," Showalter said. "A lot of our guys. And just...

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Orioles end multiple streaks with 20th win (Sisco optioned)

June 17, 2018, 12:17pm

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The Orioles can only hope that they don't need to wait until Labor Day for their next home win. A couple of streaks came to a merciful end today as Jace Peterson drove in four runs, Dylan Bundy continued his daytime mastery through the fifth inning, the bullpen created and disarmed a base-loaded jam and the Orioles defeated the Marlins 10-4 before an announced crowd of 21,421 at Camden Yards to avoid an embarrassing sweep. They had dropped nine games in a row. They lost 11 straight at home,...

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Showalter on Davis' absence and Mancini's slump (O's up 9-4)

June 17, 2018, 9:10am

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Showalter on Davis' absence and Mancini's slump (O's up 9-4)

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hasn't played since June 11 and with the Orioles off Monday, he won't get back into the lineup before Tuesday night's series opener against the Nationals in D.C. Davis is batting .150/.227/.227 with four doubles, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 19 walks and 86 strikeouts in 229 plate appearances. He's been working with hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh and vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson during early sessions in the cage. "I was talking to Scott...

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Sisco scratched from Orioles lineup

June 17, 2018, 8:23am

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Catcher Chance Sisco has been scratched from the Orioles lineup today and replaced by Austin Wynns. No explanation was given for the change. Trey Mancini moves up to sixth in the order despite his slump. Jace Peterson moves up to seventh and Craig Gentry to eighth. Wynns is batting ninth. Sisco is batting .218/.340/.328 with seven doubles, two home runs and 16 RBIs in 47 games. He's also been hit by pitches 10 times to lead the club. For the Orioles Corban Joseph 1B Adam Jones CF Manny Machado...

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Cashner expected to come off disabled list Wednesday

June 17, 2018, 8:04am

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Cashner expected to come off disabled list Wednesday

Andrew Cashner will make Wednesday night's start against the Nationals in D.C. following today's successful bullpen session. Cashner said his back responded favorably and he's ready to come off the disabled list. A corresponding move will be made prior to first pitch. "It went good, felt good, and I look forward to getting on the mound Wednesday," he said. Manager Buck Showalter has been able to manipulate the rotation with off-days on Thursday and Monday. Cashner is 2-8 with a 4.98 ERA...

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Orioles lineup vs. Marlins

June 17, 2018, 6:59am

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The Orioles wrap up their series against the Marlins, trying to avoid a club-record 12-game home losing streak, with Chris Davis remaining on the bench. Davis is missing his fifth game in a row. And he gets another break with Monday's off-day. Corban Joseph is leading off and playing first base. Mark Trumbo is batting fourth as the designated hitter. Chance Sisco moves up to sixth in the order. Jace Peterson is starting at third base instead of Danny Valencia. Dylan Bundy has never faced the...

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Hitting on some offensive topics as O's try to avoid sweep

June 16, 2018, 6:19pm

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Hitting on some offensive topics as O's try to avoid sweep

A loss today would be the 10th in a row for the Orioles, their longest streak since May 26-June 5, 2010. A home losing streak of 12 games would establish a club record. Being swept by the Marlins wouldn't do much for their confidence, either. This team is trying so hard to tank, its mascot should include an ammunition rack. But the Orioles have dropped the first two games of the series. How can rock bottom keep moving on them? The removal of Chris Davis from the lineup hasn't cured everything...

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Losing streaks continue for O's as rally falls short (with quotes)

June 16, 2018, 2:50pm

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Losing streaks continue for O's as rally falls short (with quotes)

One pitch from Alex Cobb today and the Marlins had a runner in scoring position. Four pitches and they had a run. Any margin seems daunting for a team that's been operating on a dead engine. The Orioles weren't cooked, but the broiler was back on. No opponent seems capable of pulling the Orioles out of harm's way. They tried to rally against former teammate Wei-Yin Chen and the Marlins bullpen, but came up short in a 5-4 loss before an announced crowd of 23,948 at Camden Yards. J.T. Realmuto...

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Bleier: "I feel like I let the team down ..." (O's trail 5-4)

June 16, 2018, 11:22am

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Bleier: "I feel like I let the team down ..." (O's trail 5-4)

The second opinion sought by Orioles reliever Richard Bleier offered further confirmation that he sustained a Grade 3 tear of his left lat muscle, the most severe, and he must undergo surgery Tuesday in New Jersey. "Obviously, it's pretty unfortunate for myself and the team," he said today while standing at his locker. "The next step is just hopefully a successful surgery and moving on from there." Bleier didn't do anything out of the ordinary to sustain the injury. He threw one pitch to...