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Bundy's return signals another roster move

July 05, 2018, 7:49pm

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Bundy's return signals another roster move

MINNESOTA - Get ready for the next Orioles roster move, which will be announced later this afternoon while Dylan Bundy comes off the disabled list to make tonight's start against the Twins. The Orioles are down to a three-man bench, so a pitcher will be subtracted to make room for Bundy. They could option Yefry Ramirez and bring him back Monday as the 26th man to start one of the doubleheader games against the Yankees at Camden Yards. He isn't available before that date after starting...

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Cashner error overshadows another quality start in 5-2 loss (updated)

July 05, 2018, 6:39pm

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Cashner error overshadows another quality start in 5-2 loss (updated)

MINNESOTA - Andrew Cashner notched his third consecutive quality start tonight and his fifth in the last six outings, the exception unavoidable after a long rain delay in D.C. The return, however, has been miniscule. Similar to the support he received again tonight. The Orioles managed only one run off Andrew Slegers in six innings and Cashner had a costly fielding error in the third that opened the door to a 5-2 loss to the Twins at Target Field. Jonathan Schoop homered twice, but the Orioles...

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Update on O'Day surgery, Ramirez starts Monday (O's down 3-2)

July 05, 2018, 3:13pm

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Update on O'Day surgery, Ramirez starts Monday (O's down 3-2)

MINNESOTA - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day will undergo surgery on his left hamstring on June 12 in Baltimore, with Dr. Leigh Ann Curl handling the procedure. O'Day won't pitch again in 2018. Chris Davis' next strikeout will be his 1,305th with the Orioles to tie him with Cal Ripken Jr. for the all-time club record. Ripken played 3,001 games in 21 seasons with the Orioles. Davis has played 971 games in eight seasons. Yefry Ramirez will start one of the games in Monday's doubleheader versus...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

July 05, 2018, 12:41pm

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MINNESOTA - Danny Valencia is in right field and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate tonight, as the Orioles open their four-game series against the Twins. Trey Mancini is batting eighth and Tim Beckham continues to lead off. Andrew Cashner posted four quality starts in five outings last month and went 0-2 with three no-decisions. The Orioles went 1-4. Cashner faced the Twins in his first start with the Orioles on March 31 and allowed four earned runs (five total) and six hits in five innings....

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A few thoughts on Rasmus and a logical replacement

July 04, 2018, 5:05pm

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A few thoughts on Rasmus and a logical replacement

I'm rejoining the Orioles later this afternoon in Minnesota and will experience the Colby Rasmus void up close and personal for the first time since he left the team. Rasmus' comeback lasted 18 games. It started with him going 2-for-21 with 13 strikeouts, continued with a stop on the disabled list and ended with him batting .133 and informing manager Buck Showalter that he was done. Showalter is keeping the conversation private and it's risky to poke fun at Rasmus or the situation without...

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Orioles lineup vs. Phillies

July 04, 2018, 9:27am

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The Orioles made the anticipated move this afternoon and recalled outfielder Joey Rickard from Triple-A Norfolk as the roster replacement for Colby Rasmus, who left the team yesterday and went on the restricted list. Rickard is 16-for-79 (.203) with five home runs and eight RBIs in 29 games with the Orioles.r The two-game series in Philadelphia closes with Tim Beckham leading off again, Mark Trumbo in right field, Chris Davis batting fifth and Chance Sisco behind the plate. Yefry Ramirez is...

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Because You Asked - "Back to the Minors"

July 03, 2018, 4:44pm

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Because You Asked - "Back to the Minors"

The non-waiver trade deadline alone can fill up a mailbag. When the Orioles are connected to it, we're talking about a major overflow. You could paper the streets. The same five or six questions, but still ... There's a burning desire to separate fact from fiction, which is as complicated as splitting the atom - or knowing whether the Orioles will split from Adam. Let's get to it and check off another blog-entry sequel. Which team is the favorite to sign Manny Machado? I don't understand...

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Orioles recall Ramirez and put Wilkerson on DL (with lineups)

July 03, 2018, 11:08am

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The Orioles haven't confirmed a starter for Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, but they made right-hander Yefry Ramirez a candidate earlier today. Ramirez has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and infielder Steve Wilkerson went on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle. The timing works for Ramirez and the Orioles, since he was scheduled to start Wednesday for Triple-A Norfolk. Ramirez tossed five scoreless relief innings against the Mariners on July 28 and was...

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More thoughts on the bullpen and roster

July 02, 2018, 4:24pm

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The Orioles broke camp with two Rule 5 picks in their bullpen. Nestor Cortes Jr. and Pedro Araujo are gone, the latter still in the organization but on the disabled list. The dip in experience now comes from rookies Ryan Meisinger and Paul Fry, who made their major league debuts on the same night. Miguel Castro has appeared in 110 games with three teams, but he's only 23 and striving to gain consistency and a better relationship with the strike zone. Tanner Scott has appeared in only 23 games...

Machado continues to lead AL shortstops in All-Star voting

July 02, 2018, 9:22am

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Machado continues to lead AL shortstops in All-Star voting

The Orioles still have only one player whose vote total for the All-Star Game shows up in the latest balloting update provided by Major League Baseball. Manny Machado leads all American League shortstops with 1,272,233 votes to keep him ahead of the Astros' Carlos Correa (1,135,152). Adam Jones isn't in the top 15 among outfielders. No one else would warrant consideration and it's no surprise that Machado stands alone. Less than four full days remain for fans to cast their votes. The...

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Tale of the tape makes Britton feel closer to his previous self

July 01, 2018, 4:04pm

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Tale of the tape makes Britton feel closer to his previous self

Zach Britton's professional life can be tracked by the tiniest advancements since undergoing Achilles surgery in December. Shedding the protective boot, walking on an underwater treadmill, throwing off flat ground, getting back on a mound, participating in fielding drills without worrying about another blowout, starting an injury rehab assignment, leaving the disabled list. Pitching on consecutive days in Atlanta was another noteworthy achievement, earning his first save after being charged...

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Six-run inning and Gausman's mastery end losing streak (updated)

July 01, 2018, 11:37am

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Six-run inning and Gausman's mastery end losing streak (updated)

A simple popup can leave the biggest mark on a game. Especially when it slams into the infield dirt instead of a glove. Who knew that Adam Jones would reach to lead off the fourth inning on a ball arcing above the area between first and second base? Certainly not Jones, who spiked his bat in disgust and headed up the line, expecting to take a hard right to the dugout. Jones blew a bubble, the Angels blew a one-run lead, and the Orioles ended their losing streak at seven games and beat an...

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O'Day agrees that surgery is proper course (O's up 8-1)

July 01, 2018, 9:14am

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O'Day agrees that surgery is proper course (O's up 8-1)

Succumbing to the recommendation of undergoing hamstring surgery was made a little easier for Orioles reliever Darren O'Day because he no longer should live in fear of a reoccurrence of the injury. Get it done and get on with the rest of his professional career. O'Day said he'll have the procedure "as soon as possible" in Baltimore, the location a necessity because his leg will be immobilized with the knee bent for an extended period of time. Traveling in the position would be nearly...

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Showalter on Schoop: "He's got a pure heart and there's a lot of empathy"

July 01, 2018, 8:38am

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Showalter on Schoop: "He's got a pure heart and there's a lot of empathy"

Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop didn't lobby to be included in today's lineup because he already knew the plan. Manager Buck Showalter talked to Schoop, whose average is down to .197, about sitting out a few games and getting an additional break with Monday's off-day. Schoop will play Tuesday night in Philadelphia. "We had a long conversation yesterday about what he and I ... he always has input on it," Showalter said. "Jon's not going anywhere. He's going to figure this out and...

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Orioles and Angels lineups

July 01, 2018, 7:47am

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Jonathan Schoop is out of the Orioles lineup again today, but manager Buck Showalter said the second baseman will start Tuesday night's series opener in Philadelphia. Rookie Steve Wilkerson gets another start at second base. Outfielder Colby Rasmus is out of the lineup due to illness. Reliever Darren O'Day said he'll undergo surgery on his left hamstring "as soon as possible" in Baltimore. Making his third injury rehab start last night, Chris Tillman allowed five runs and eight hits with...

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Does Schoop stay out of today's lineup?

June 30, 2018, 7:34pm

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The Orioles are in a race to finish the season with more wins than reset buttons. First baseman Chris Davis sat out eight games while trying to work through his offensive issues, taking early batting practice and advice from hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh and vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson. Yesterday's lineup didn't include second baseman Jonathan Schoop, whose average dipped to .197, its lowest point since April 2. Manager Buck Showalter suggested that Schoop also could...

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Orioles surrender five runs in eighth and lose 6-2 (with quotes)

June 30, 2018, 3:18pm

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The game within the game unfolded again today at Camden Yards. The Orioles score two runs in the first inning to take an early lead and everyone is left to wonder whether that's going to be sufficient. Whether Andrew Cashner can push through the middle innings while keeping them ahead and trust the bullpen with the rest. Maybe on another day or in another season. Not this one. The Angels scored five runs off Mychal Givens and Tanner Scott in the eighth inning, the defense again...

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Losing O'Day another major complication for the bullpen (O's up 2-1)

June 30, 2018, 12:10pm

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Losing O'Day another major complication for the bullpen (O's up 2-1)

Since winning still matters to the Orioles, as manager Buck Showalter pointed out again this week, they were dealt another massive blow with the news that reliever Darren O'Day will undergo season-ending surgery. The recovery period for O'Day is estimated at six months and the Orioles reached the mathematical halfway point of their season last night with a 23-58 record. O'Day reinjured the hamstring while trying to field a bunt by the Mariners' Jean Segura in Tuesday night's 3-2 loss. The...

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Orioles lineup doesn't include Schoop

June 30, 2018, 9:06am

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Slumping Jonathan Schoop is out of the Orioles' lineup for today's game against the Angels. Steve Wilkerson is starting at second base with Schoop's average down to .197. Tim Beckham is leading off. Danny Valencia remains in right field and Chris Davis is batting seventh against left-hander Tyler Skaggs. Caleb Joseph is catching. For the Orioles Tim Beckham 3B Adam Jones CF Manny Machado SS Danny Valencia RF Trey Mancini LF Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Steve Wilkerson 2B Caleb Joseph...

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Leftovers for breakfast

June 29, 2018, 7:15pm

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Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph can frame pitches and critique prospects. He just doesn't do it at the same time. Manager Buck Showalter sought Joseph's opinion in the past while the veteran went down to the minors to rehab an injury. He stated yesterday that he did the same earlier this season while Joseph was playing at Triple-A Norfolk. The information must have come in handy with the Orioles selecting the contracts of pitchers Ryan Meisinger and Paul Fry, who made their major league debuts...