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Orioles' losing streak reaches six games with 4-1 loss (updated)

June 01, 2018, 6:13pm

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A shot up the middle deflects off Andrew Cashner's glove and finds the grass in center field. A fly ball to deep center hits the heel of Adam Jones' glove as he attempts a leaping catch, his face smacking into the padded fence as the tie-breaking run scores on a triple. Same inning. Same result at the end. The Orioles couldn't catch a couple of balls or any breaks. They also couldn't score much against struggling Yankees starter Sonny Gray, who held them to one run over six innings in a 4-1...

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Today's roster move and more on injured players (O's down 4-1)

June 01, 2018, 2:15pm

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Today's roster move and more on injured players (O's down 4-1)

The Orioles optioned left-hander Donnie Hart to Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon to make room for infielder Danny Valencia's return from paternity leave. The bench is back to four players and the bullpen is down to two southpaws. Valencia is available to play tonight. "He'll take some swings, take some swings and get back in it," said manager Buck Showalter. "He's been away really for three days. Been a pretty lack of sleep three days, as some of you fathers know. You'll probably see him...

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Hearing from Rasmus and Beckham

June 01, 2018, 1:32pm

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The Orioles' afternoon clubhouse had a reunion feel to it with outfielder Colby Rasmus and third baseman Tim Beckham at their respective lockers before batting practice. Rasmus was packing his oversized bag for the drive to Prince George's Stadium, where he begins his rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie. Closer Zach Britton will pitch for the Baysox tonight due to weather concerns in Norfolk. Britton will work an inning sometime after starter Hunter Harvey completes his three scheduled...

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Britton and Rasmus updates and tonight's lineup

June 01, 2018, 12:07pm

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Britton and Rasmus updates and tonight's lineup

Zach Britton is heading to Double-A Bowie tonight to pitch an inning in the continuation of his injury rehab assignment. Outfielder Colby Rasmus packed his bag and also left for Bowie, where he's beginning his assignment. Baysox starter Hunter Harvey will work three innings before turning over the game to the bullpen. Third baseman Tim Beckham was in the clubhouse this afternoon. As for the Orioles' lineup, it's the same as last night before the postponement. Jace Peterson is leading off...

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This, that and the other

May 31, 2018, 6:40pm

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Last night's postponement pushes the Orioles' starters back a day in the series and bumps Dylan Bundy from facing the Yankees. Andrew Cashner gets the ball tonight - weather permitting, of course - followed by Kevin Gausman on Saturday and Alex Cobb on Sunday. The Orioles are off Monday, other than working the First-Year Player Draft, which keeps Bundy waiting until Tuesday night against the Mets at Citi Field. Bundy is 2-3 with a 5.34 ERA and 1.582 WHIP in seven career games against the...

Showalter on Schoop, Peterson, Britton and more (postponed)

May 31, 2018, 1:56pm

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Showalter on Schoop, Peterson, Britton and more (postponed)

Jonathan Schoop will try to bust out of his slump tonight against Yankees right-hander Sonny Gray. He's batting fifth for the first time this season after occupying the cleanup spot in 21 games. Manager Buck Showalter also used Schoop once as the leadoff hitter and batted him third in 14 games. Nothing is working for Schoop while he's gone 3-for-20 with seven strikeouts in his last five games. Three of the strikeouts came last night against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. He's getting good...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

May 31, 2018, 12:10pm

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Jonathan Schoop has been lowered to fifth in the lineup for tonight's series opener against the Yankees. Mark Trumbo inherited the cleanup spot against right-hander Sonny Gray. Schoop, last year's Most Valuable Oriole, is 3-for-20 with seven strikeouts in his last five games and is batting .230/.258/.375 this season. Chris Davis is batting sixth tonight. Jace Peterson continues to lead off. Andrew Cashner started at Yankee Stadium on April 5, his second game as an Oriole, and allowed only one...

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Getting caught up in the draft

May 30, 2018, 7:51pm

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Executive vice president Dan Duquette hasn't made the usual appearances around the batting cage this week. The First-Year Player Draft begins Monday night and the Orioles are updating their board in preparation for one of the most important events of the year. The significance grows for an organization that's poised to lose a chunk of its roster to free agency or trades with the club now 22 games below .500. They need to get it right. The Orioles hold the 11th, 37th and 87th picks in the...

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Orioles silenced by Scherzer in 2-0 loss (updated)

May 30, 2018, 5:43pm

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Orioles rookie David Hess struck out Bryce Harper on three pitches tonight in the top of the first inning, freezing him on a slider and sending him back to the Nationals dugout. He got ahead of Harper 0-2 in the third inning, watched the count go full and then saw a changeup disappear into the left field seats. It would be one of only two mistakes from Hess, who retired the last 10 batters he faced and worked through the sixth inning with only one run against him. The other mistake was pitching...

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Notes on Valencia, Hart and more (O's down 2-0)

May 30, 2018, 2:50pm

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Notes on Valencia, Hart and more (O's down 2-0)

The decision on Danny Valencia's return to the Orioles rests entirely with the player and his family. Valencia went on paternity leave today following the birth of his first child, Oliver, early this morning. He can be away from the club for a maximum of three days, but is allowed to come back sooner. It's a different rule if a player goes on bereavement leave. He has to be gone for the three full days. "That's completely up to Danny and his wife (Jocelyn)," said manager Buck Showalter....

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Valencia on paternity leave, Hart joining Orioles

May 30, 2018, 1:03pm

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The Orioles will recall left-hander Donnie Hart for tonight's game as the replacement for infielder Danny Valencia, who's been placed on the paternity list. Valencia is the proud father of a baby boy, Oliver, born a little after 6 a.m. Though Valencia can be away from the club for a maximum of three days, he's allowed to come back sooner if he chooses. Meanwhile, Hart gives the Orioles a fresh left-hander after Tanner Scott pitched in two of the last three games. Hart hasn't pitched in four...

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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

May 30, 2018, 11:10am

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Jace Peterson inherited the leadoff spot tonight for the Orioles as they try to salvage a game of their series against the Nationals. Peterson is playing third base while Danny Valencia is away from the team for the birth of his child. Chris Davis moves down to sixth in the order after batting cleanup last night. Joey Rickard is in right field. Max Scherzer is 5-2 with a 3.20 ERA and 1.052 WHIP in 10 career starts against the Orioles. He's struck out 85 batters in 70 1/3 innings. In five...

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Can Hess turn Nats into Rays?

May 29, 2018, 7:38pm

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The major league education of rookie right-hander David Hess continues tonight and he won't be facing the club that's provided the least resistance. Hess already owns two victories and quality starts against the Rays, including his debut in Game 1 of a May 12 doubleheader at Camden Yards. Matt Duffy's three-run homer in the first inning accounted for all of the scoring against him. He tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings last week at Tropicana Field, leading the Orioles to their only win of the...

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Orioles offense still in low gear in 3-2 loss to Nats (updated)

May 29, 2018, 6:20pm

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There are only so many ways that a manager can manipulate a 25-man roster while trying to resuscitate his offense. Sub out a few names, raise or lower guys in the lineup, say a few prayers and maybe light a few candles, depending on the level of desperation and religious denomination. Buck Showalter dropped Trey Mancini from the leadoff spot to sixth yesterday afternoon and completely out of the order last night, the slump white-knuckling his left fielder to the tune of a .113 average in the...

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Lineup change and more on Britton rehab (O's down 3-2)

May 29, 2018, 3:07pm

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Lineup change and more on Britton rehab (O's down 3-2)

Third baseman Danny Valencia has been scratched from tonight's lineup. Jace Peterson is playing third base and Joey Rickard goes to left field and bats seventh in Valencia's slot. Bryce Harper homered off Dylan Bundy in the top of the first inning to give the Nationals a quick 1-0 lead. Zach Britton didn't know today whether he'd start or work a later inning in the first game of his rehab assignment. He felt confident only in his travel itinerary. Britton was headed to Triple-A Norfolk...

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Quick hits during batting practice

May 29, 2018, 12:56pm

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Closer Zach Britton had his bags packed for tonight's drive to Triple-A Norfolk, where he was supposed to begin his injury rehab assignment Wednesday night. However, the weather forecast may create an unexpected detour. Britton might join Single-A Frederick in Wilmington, Del., instead of pitching for the Tides. The Orioles are finalizing the decision and how it could impact his schedule. Sitting at his locker earlier today, Britton said he'd likely pitch twice at Norfolk before the Orioles...

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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

May 29, 2018, 11:16am

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The Orioles are changing leadoff hitters again, with Jonathan Schoop batting first tonight against Nationals right-hander Jeremy Hellickson. Trey Mancini is on the bench. He hit .272/.339/.427 in March/April and is batting .198/.281/.327 in May. He's 1-for-17 in his last four games and 6-for-53 in his last 13. Jace Peterson is in left field. Chris Davis is batting cleanup. He's 11-for-30 (.367) with three doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs lifetime against Hellickson. Adam Jones is batting...

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Taking the Orioles rotation for another spin

May 28, 2018, 4:33pm

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I'm never going to obsess over a pitcher's won-loss record due to all the factors that are out of his control. The lack or abundance of run support. Exceptional or poor play in the field. Blown holds and saves. Whether the manager is giving a long or short leash. However, I'll bring it up here because three Orioles were found yesterday in the cluster of starters tied for second in defeats behind the Marlins' JosÃ© UreÃ±a (0-7). Alex Cobb was 1-6 with a 7.32 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in eight...

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Orioles and Nationals lineups

May 28, 2018, 6:56am

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Mark Trumbo has returned to the Orioles lineup today after receiving a cortisone injection in his right knee. He's serving as the designated hitter against the Nationals at Camden Yards. Trey Mancini has moved down to sixth in the order, with Joey Rickard leading off and playing right field. Mancini is playing first base and Chris Davis is on the bench with Washington starting left-hander Gio Gonzalez. Craig Gentry is in left field. Alex Cobb is 1-6 with a 7.32 ERA and 1.932 WHIP in eight...

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Does Memorial Day marker move Orioles toward changes?

May 27, 2018, 8:49pm

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Anyone expecting or praying for a complete overhaul of the Orioles roster or the entire organization shouldn't have set the alarm so early today. Let's not confuse "marker" with "concrete deadline." I'm not anticipating massive changes before today's series opener against the Nationals that kicks off the latest homestand. The Orioles have reached the point where, 19 games below .500 on Memorial Day, they need to more strongly consider which players can be moved for prospects and how to...