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O'Day staying on rehab assignment for another game (O's up 1-0)

June 06, 2018, 8:38am

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O'Day staying on rehab assignment for another game (O's up 1-0)

FLUSHING, N.Y. - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day will stay with Single-A Frederick and pitch again on Thursday in Potomac. He could be activated a few days later. O'Day walked three batters last night in two-thirds of an inning and was charged with three runs after he left the game. "He felt good," said manager Buck Showalter. "One of them (walks) wasn't. He's going to have at least one more outing. But he felt good. Obviously, his command was off a little bit, but he felt good. "He's...

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Orioles lineup vs. Mets

June 06, 2018, 6:39am

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FLUSHIHG, N.Y. - Chance Sisco, the other rookie catcher on the Orioles roster, is starting today against Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler. Mark Trumbo is in right field. Danny Valencia moves down to seventh in the order, one spot behind Chris Davis. Jose Bautista is 0-for-8 with six strikeouts against Dylan Bundy. Bundy is 2-1 with a 1.30 ERA and 0.894 WHIP in five day starts this season. Last night's win was the first for the Orioles in Queens since June 17, 2006 at Shea Stadium. The Mets have...

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Leftover thoughts on early rounds of draft

June 05, 2018, 6:57pm

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Leftover thoughts on early rounds of draft

FLUSHING, N.Y. - While wondering if the Eagles will invite Alanis Morissette to sing "Uninvited" before their home opener ... I'm getting asked about the Orioles' decision to select Texas high school pitcher Grayson Rodriguez with their first pick in the draft. It felt like a reach considering the more highly rated pitchers still on the board, including Matthew Liberatore, Brady Singer, Cole Winn and Shane McClanahan, but let's not pretend that this is an exact science. It is not - more...

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Battery of Cobb and Wynns sparks 2-1 win (with quotes)

June 05, 2018, 5:44pm

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Battery of Cobb and Wynns sparks 2-1 win (with quotes)

FLUSHING, N.Y. - The bonding that's necessary between starting pitcher and catcher in order to keep them on the same page must have been a smooth and speedy process for Orioles right-hander Alex Cobb and rookie Austin Wynns. Paired for the first time last night following Wynns' initial recall from Triple-A Norfolk, they wove four hitless innings through the Mets lineup, limited the damage in the fifth and made an early lead hold up in a 2-1 victory at Citi Field. Cobb rationed the Mets to one...

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Showalter on Wynns and a rookie catching tandem (O's up 2-1)

June 05, 2018, 3:12pm

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Showalter on Wynns and a rookie catching tandem (O's up 2-1)

FLUSHING, N.Y. - Catcher Austin Wynns' cheering section is getting in position behind the visiting dugout at Citi Field, the group including parents Jeff and Laura, close friends Chris and India Rowe and agent Michael Bonanno. Other seats will be filled later. Wynns' family made the trip from San Diego and he's also got a group of friends who boarded flights to Flushing. He said Jimmy Yacabonis' parents, who are like a "second family" to him, also are here. This is only the second time...

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A few pregame hits from Citi Field

June 05, 2018, 2:03pm

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FLUSHING, N.Y. - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day and outfielder Colby Rasmus have joined Single-A Frederick tonight for a rehab game in Potomac. O'Day will work one inning in his first game since hyperextending his right elbow. He's been on the disabled list retroactive to May 6. The Orioles are hoping that O'Day is ready to come off the disabled list Thursday in Toronto. Meanwhile, O'Day has officially reached 10 years of service time in the majors. He's a 10-5 guy who can veto any...

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Orioles and Mets lineups (updated)

June 05, 2018, 11:26am

FLUSHING, N.Y. - Catcher Austin Wynns is making his major league debut tonight with the Mets starting left-hander Jason Vargas. The Orioles officially recalled Wynns earlier today after Sunday's postponement delayed the announcement. Trey Mancini is back in the leadoff spot. Danny Valencia is batting cleanup and Mark Trumbo is in right field, as there is no designated hitter in a National League ballpark. Signed to a two-year, $16 million contract in February with an $8 million club option,...

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Fourth time the charm for Cashner on draft day

June 04, 2018, 7:07pm

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Fourth time the charm for Cashner on draft day

Players tend to reflect on their draft day experiences as the process unfolds again for the next wave of high school and college athletes. It can come naturally or be pried loose from another reporter searching for a story. Alex Cobb, who starts tonight against the Mets at Citi Field, went through it only once as the Rays chose him in the fourth round in 2006 out of Vero Beach High School. He reached the majors five years later. Cobb was an amateur in multiple ways. Void of any professional...

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Orioles select Grayson Rodriguez in first round of draft (updated)

June 04, 2018, 4:41pm

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The Orioles chose another high school pitcher tonight with their first pick in the First-Year Player Draft. Just not a name that had been linked to them. The Orioles used the 11th overall pick on right-hander Grayson Rodriguez of Central Heights High School in Nacogdoches, Texas. Rodriguez is listed at 6-foot-5 and 230 lbs. and has been lauded for improving his conditioning over the winter while working with a trainer. His fastball can touch 97-98 mph, according to Baseball America, and...

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Orioles claim Snelten off waivers

June 04, 2018, 11:01am

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The Orioles filled out their 40-man roster this afternoon while again addressing pitching depth in the minors by claiming left-hander D.J. Snelten off waivers from the Giants and optioning him to Triple-A Norfolk. Snelten, 26, was designated for assignment on May 28. He made his major league debut in Game 2 of an April 28 doubleheader against the Dodgers. In four appearances with the Giants, Snelten allowed five earned runs and six total with nine hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings. He...

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Trying to figure out the interest in Ramirez

June 03, 2018, 6:02pm

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Trying to figure out the interest in Ramirez

The First-Year Player Draft begins tonight and its significance to the Orioles is heightened by the approaching roster transformation related to future trades and possible free agent departures. Impact acquisitions are needed to cushion the blows which can be done via the returns on any deals and the selections made from the pool of high school and college talent. The latter needs to be more than just depth moves. But no pressure. The Orioles are prepared to punt on the 2018 season. They can...

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Today's postponement delays Wynns' debut (updated)

June 03, 2018, 7:30am

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Today's postponement delays Wynns' debut (updated)

The Orioles didn't waste any time waiting through the rain this morning, announcing that their game against the Yankees has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a split separate-admission doubleheader on Aug. 25. First pitch for the opener is 1:05 p.m., with the nightcap starting at 7:05 p.m. Separate admission is required for each game. Tickets and prepaid parking passes for today's postponed game will be honored for the 1:05 p.m. game and don't need...

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Orioles continue search for leadoff hitter

June 02, 2018, 9:43pm

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The Orioles are recalling catcher Austin Wynns from Triple-A Norfolk today to replace Andrew Susac, who was optioned last night. Wynns, 27, will be making his major league debut. It's termed "recalled" because he's on the 40-man roster. The leadoff carousel spun in Joey Rickard's direction yesterday, with the outfielder and former Rule 5 pick chosen to bat atop the order. If not him, then who? Manager Buck Showalter has used seven different players in the leadoff spot, with Rickard...

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Orioles option Susac, Showalter on today's loss

June 02, 2018, 6:20pm

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The Orioles made a roster move following today's 8-5 loss to the Yankees, optioning catcher Andrew Susac to Triple-A Norfolk. The corresponding move will be revealed Sunday morning. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate tonight at Norfolk. Austin Wynns is on the bench. Joseph was optioned May 17 to make room for Susac, who is 3-for-26 with the Orioles. Joseph was batting .182/.203/.325 in 24 games with the Orioles, threw out 4 of 19 runners attempting to steal and committed four errors. He also had...

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Early home runs and defensive breakdowns doom Orioles

June 02, 2018, 5:20pm

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The Orioles were going to need more than one run today. More than Adam Jones' solo homer in the first inning that provided an early lead. More than they've been able to muster during an agonizing stretch. By the third inning, they were going to need more than the four runs that the Yankees put on the board. The rain increased in intensity following a prestart delay of 1 hour, 44 minutes. A black cloud threatens to follow this team throughout the summer. Miguel AndÃºjar and Giancarlo Stanton...

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Updates on O'Day, Rasmus, Tillman and Beckham (O's down 6-4)

June 02, 2018, 12:14pm

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Updates on O'Day, Rasmus, Tillman and Beckham (O's down 6-4)

The tarp remains on the field at Camden Yards this afternoon in anticipation of inclement weather that's delaying the start of the game. The sky is darkening. A storm is approaching. Orioles reliever Darren O'Day will throw a bullpen session on Sunday and could begin a rehab assignment in his slow return from a hyperextended right elbow. "If that goes well, then it will move pretty quickly then," said manager Buck Showalter. "He'll go out and pitch an inning and see where we are, so I...

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Orioles mourn the loss of longtime scout Bruce Kison

June 02, 2018, 11:27am

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The Orioles will observe a moment of silence before today's game to honor longtime major league scout Bruce Kison, who passed away early this morning. Kison was diagnosed with bone cancer shortly after retiring over the winter. He was 68. Manager Buck Showalter spoke earlier today about how much Kison looked forward to the next phase of his life and the opportunity to go fishing, one of his passions that had been neglected during his nearly 50 years in baseball. Kison joined the organization...

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Britton to continue rehab assignment next week with Norfolk

June 02, 2018, 10:50am

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Britton to continue rehab assignment next week with Norfolk

Orioles closer Zach Britton needed only eight pitches last night to induce three ground balls for outs during his rehab outing at Double-A Bowie. He joked later that it took longer to arrange for the postgame spread. Britton has thrown twice during his assignment and is scheduled to pitch Tuesday and Thursday for Triple-A Norfolk in Columbus. He'll go back-to-back games on June 11-12. The Orioles will determine whether he's ready to come off the disabled list or needs another rehab...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

June 02, 2018, 9:38am

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Joey Rickard gets a turn today as Orioles leadoff hitter for their game against the Yankees. Rickard is in right field against Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. Danny Valencia is playing third base. Mark Trumbo continues to bat cleanup. Chris Davis moves down to seventh. Kevin Gausman started against the Yankees on April 6 in the Bronx and allowed two runs in five innings. He's 7-5 with a 3.53 ERA in 23 games (17 starts) against the Yankees. Brett Gardner is 14-for-42 (.333) with three...

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This, that and the other

June 01, 2018, 7:20pm

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There will come a point later this month when the Orioles' bullpen includes Zach Britton and Darren O'Day. Together at the same time. Maybe it's not too late to produce dual bobbleheads for the occasion. Britton hasn't pitched this season after undergoing Achilles surgery back in December. O'Day's been on the disabled list since May 6 after a teammate ran into him in the bullpen and hyperextended his right elbow. (A perfect symbol of the 2018 season.) If the Orioles stick with a seven-man...