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Injury updates and more on Machado (O's lead 5-4)

July 09, 2018, 11:13am

Orioles

Injury updates and more on Machado (O's lead 5-4)

Most of today's pregame media session with manager Buck Showalter centered on injury updates and pointing out again that shortstop Manny Machado is really good and hasn't let distractions ruin his game. Showalter remains confident that Alex Cobb will make his next start after leaving yesterday's game in Minnesota with a blister on his right index finger. "It's more of a deep callus underneath," Showalter said. "Once they kind of cleaned it up and everything, he was fine. Like I said...

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Game 1 Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

July 09, 2018, 8:45am

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Trey Mancini is playing first base today for Game 1 of the Orioles' doubleheader against the Yankees. Chris Davis is on the bench. He's 12-for-54 (.222) with two home runs and 22 strikeouts lifetime against left-hander CC Sabathia. Joey Rickard is in left field and Danny Valencia is in right. Jimmy Yacabonis was called up as the 26th man to make the start. Sabathia is making his 43rd career start against the Orioles, the second-most versus any opponent behind the Rays (47). He's 19-10 with a...

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More challenges and Machado trade talk await Orioles this week

July 08, 2018, 3:48pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - Because the 2018 season hasn't burrowed deeply enough under the Orioles' collective skin, they are forced to play a doubleheader today against the Yankees due to a rainout on May 31, and also lose Thursday's off-day after rain washed away a May 15 game versus the Phillies. When did this club become a human dart board? Catching a break will necessitate the arrival of All-Star week, though it's pretty hard to completely detach from a loss total that grew to 65 over the...

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Blister on right finger ended Cobb's day in 10-1 loss

July 08, 2018, 2:25pm

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Blister on right finger ended Cobb's day in 10-1 loss

MINNEAPOLIS - The Orioles couldn't avoid another loss today, but they dodged a serious injury involving Alex Cobb, who left the game in the sixth inning with a blister on his right index finger that shouldn't impact his next start. It wasn't a hamstring or knee after he made a move toward Logan Morrison's bunt in the sixth. Cobb said he noticed the blister near the end of the fourth inning. "It was getting hot later on in the game, so tried to cool down a lot between innings with ammonia...

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Cobb leaves game with injury in latest Orioles loss

July 08, 2018, 1:07pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - Alex Cobb needed a sensational diving catch today from Manny Machado to avoid a run from scoring in the second inning. He needed to avoid a leadoff walk in the fifth and the fastball he grooved to Mitch Garver with the count full to have any chance of winning. Falling behind by two runs can feel like a death sentence. Just imagine the impact of a 10-run deficit later in the day. Factor in a bunt single that led to Cobb coming off the field with head athletic trainer Brian Ebel,...

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Manny Machado voted into All-Star Game as AL shortstop

July 08, 2018, 10:05am

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Manny Machado voted into All-Star Game as AL shortstop

MINNEAPOLIS - His destination unknown while the center of major trade talks with several teams, Orioles shortstop Manny Machado at least can be sure that he's starting for the American League in the upcoming All-Star Game in D.C. Machado received the most votes (1,740,645) among AL shortstops, his position in 2018 following J.J. Hardy's departure from the Orioles, and will appear in his fourth All-Star Game in seven major league seasons. He was a reserve third baseman in 2013 and 2015 and...

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More on Monday's doubleheader (Cobb leaves with injury)

July 08, 2018, 9:33am

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More on Monday's doubleheader (Cobb leaves with injury)

MINNEAPOLIS - Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't ready to name his Game 1 starter for Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees at Camden Yards, though Jimmy Yacabonis was pulled from today's assignment with Triple-A Norfolk and must be regarded as the favorite. Miguel Castro pitched in relief yesterday and likely is removed from consideration. Mike Wright Jr. is a possibility if he isn't needed today, but Yacabonis seems to have the inside track. Showalter did confirm that Yefry Ramirez...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

July 08, 2018, 7:54am

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MINNEAPOLIS - Trey Mancini returns to left field today for the Orioles, who are trying to avoid the first four-game sweep in Minnesota in club history. Danny Valencia is in right field. Caleb Joseph is catching. For the Orioles Tim Beckham 3B Adam Jones CF Manny Machado SS Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Danny Valencia RF Trey Mancini LF Caleb Joseph C Alex Cobb RHP For the Twins Jorge Polanco SS Eddie Rosario LF Brian Dozier 2B Eduardo Escobar 3B Logan Morrison 1B Robbie...

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Fry forcing Orioles to keep him on roster

July 07, 2018, 7:03pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - Orioles manager Buck Showalter has wanted to go with an eight-man bullpen and join a growing trend in baseball. It isn't always feasible, whether due to injuries or other roster complications, but they will continue to carry an extra reliever today while closing out their road trip. They've gone with three left-handers on occasion, and with Richard Bleier out for the season following lat surgery, Paul Fry has a chance to stick around for a while. He could have a direct impact on...

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More on Machado sweepstakes and today's 5-4 loss

July 07, 2018, 2:27pm

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MINNESOTA - The losses don't need to keep piling up for the Orioles to remain engaged in trade discussions involving their highest-profile free agents. They're motivated to strike a deal involving shortstop Manny Machado, and the Dodgers are viewed as the most serious suitor, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. The Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Brewers, Phillies, Braves and Cubs are, in that order, the most aggressive teams in talks, according to the source. And there isn't...

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Orioles implode in middle innings and lose 5-4

July 07, 2018, 1:05pm

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MINNESOTA - The Orioles scored three runs in the first inning today and shut down. Kevin Gausman cruised through the fourth and spun out of control. A season that can't get any worse keeps finding ways. Light-hitting Bobby Wilson's two-out, bases-loaded double in the sixth off Miguel Castro broke a 3-3 tie and the Twins rallied past the Orioles on their way to a 5-4 win at Target Field. Castro replaced Gausman, who was done after throwing 41 pitches in the fifth to run his count to 90. The...

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Showalter deciding Monday doubleheader starter (O's down 5-3)

July 07, 2018, 9:45am

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Showalter deciding Monday doubleheader starter (O's down 5-3)

MINNESOTA - The Orioles haven't settled on the second starter for Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees at Camden Yards. The only confirmation involves Yefry Ramirez's start in the other game. Jimmy Yacabonis has been pulled from Sunday's start with Triple-A Norfolk and could join the Orioles. However, manager Buck Showalter also will consider relievers Mike Wright Jr. and Miguel Castro. "We'll see how things go the next couple of days," Showalter said. Wright has lowered his ERA...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

July 07, 2018, 9:01am

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MINNESOTA - Trey Mancini is on the bench today and Jace Peterson is in left field as the Orioles continue their series against the Twins. Peterson is batting ninth. Tim Beckham continues to lead off. Danny Valencia is in right field and Chance Sisco is behind the plate. Kevin Gausman makes his second start against the Twins this season. He allowed six runs and seven hits over four innings on April 1. Brian Dozier, Miguel SanÃ³ and Eduardo Escobar hit home runs. In his last four starts,...

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Wondering where Tillman's rehab starts eventually lead him

July 06, 2018, 7:59pm

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Wondering where Tillman's rehab starts eventually lead him

MINNESOTA - The next step in Chris Tillman's injury rehab assignment takes him down to the Carolina League, his fourth level of the minors, while the Orioles figure out exactly what to do with him. There doesn't appear, at least on the surface, to be a clear plan with Tillman beyond deciding the location of his starts. He's pitched for short-season Single-A Aberdeen, low Single-A Delmarva and Triple-A Norfolk. The Single-A Frederick Keys get a turn Tuesday night because they're home. It's...

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Short start and costly error factor into 6-2 loss (with quotes)

July 06, 2018, 7:03pm

Orioles

Short start and costly error factor into 6-2 loss (with quotes)

MINNESOTA - Put the first inning of tonight's game in a time capsule for future generations to study. For them to gain a better understanding of how a season can unravel so easily like a ball of yarn. How breaks keep eluding teams that are unable to create their own good fortune and anything that can go wrong is bound to happen. Tim Beckham wallops the first pitch from Twins starter Lance Lynn and center fielder Jake Cave makes a leaping catch at the fence to rob him of a home run. Beckham...

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Yacabonis could be joining Orioles on Monday (O's down 6-2)

July 06, 2018, 3:14pm

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MINNESOTA - David Hess will make his next start for Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday afternoon in Durham, the turn that belonged to Jimmy Yacabonis before today's roster maneuvering. With Yacabonis no longer scheduled to take the mound, the Orioles have made him an option to join the club for Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees at Camden Yards. He could be the 26th player. Hess was optioned today while Dylan Bundy came off the disabled list. "David's going to start Sunday, get the ball back...

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Hess: "I learned a ton on and off the field"

July 06, 2018, 2:00pm

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Hess: "I learned a ton on and off the field"

MINNESOTA - Of all the lessons that were thrust upon rookie pitcher David Hess this season, perhaps the clearest and most valuable to him was the idea that he deserved his spot on the 25-man roster and in the rotation, no matter how fleeting. The Orioles optioned Hess this afternoon to Triple-A Norfolk to create room for starter Dylan Bundy, who came off the disabled list to make tonight's start against the Twins. Hess got back in his street clothes and said his goodbyes before heading out the...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

July 06, 2018, 12:35pm

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MINNESOTA - Joey Rickard gets the start in right field tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Twins at Target Field. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Caleb Joseph is catching Dylan Bundy, who came off the disabled list this afternoon. Chris Davis is batting fifth. His next strikeout will give him 1,306 to pass Cal Ripken Jr. for the most in club history. For the Orioles Tim Beckham 3B Adam Jones CF Manny Machado SS Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Trey...

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Orioles option David Hess

July 06, 2018, 12:20pm

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MINNESOTA - Dylan Bundy has come off the 10-day disabled list and is starting tonight's game against the Twins at Target Field. He was unable to stay on the active roster after spraining his left ankle in Atlanta while running the bases. In a corresponding roster move, the Orioles optioned pitcher David Hess to Triple-A Norfolk after giving him nine starts among 10 appearances. Hess is 2-5 with a 6.06 ERA and 1.531 WHIP in 49 innings. He allowed 21 runs in 17 2/3 innings in his last four...

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Mountcastle and Wells chosen to All-Star Futures Game

July 06, 2018, 7:42am

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Mountcastle and Wells chosen to All-Star Futures Game

MINNESOTA - The Orioles will have two representatives in the All-Star Futures Game to be played July 15 at Nationals Park. Double-A Bowie third baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been chosen to represent the U.S. team and Single-A Frederick left-hander Alex Wells will pitch for the World Team. One of the top position prospects in the system, Mountcastle, 21, is batting .313/.363/.498 with 10 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 32 RBIs in 54 games. He also continues his conversion from...