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Beckham and Brach on 1-2-5, plus game update (O's down 2-1)

April 09, 2018, 3:43pm

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Beckham and Brach on 1-2-5, plus game update (O's down 2-1)

The 1-2-5 double play executed yesterday by the Orioles in the 12th inning was the first in club history and certainly the first involving Tim Beckham, who's making only his 16th career start tonight at third base. Beckham alertly covered the bag as reliever Brad Brach fielded Aaron Judge's comebacker with the bases loaded, no outs and the Orioles clinging to a one-run lead. Brach fired to catcher Caleb Joseph, a calm and accurate throw given the intense situation and his two walks and...

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More on Harvey's call-up and Cobb's pending debut

April 09, 2018, 1:48pm

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More on Harvey's call-up and Cobb's pending debut

The Orioles didn't announce today's roster move until the media was out of the clubhouse, but there were rumblings about Hunter Harvey being at Camden Yards. And a fresh arm certainly made sense after another extra-inning game yesterday in New York. It just happened to be attached to the top pitching prospect in the organization. Harvey turned 23 in December and he hasn't pitched beyond the low Single-A South Atlantic League, where he made 17 starts with Delmarva in 2014 and three last year....

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Orioles recalling Cobb for Saturday start (and other notes)

April 09, 2018, 12:50pm

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Alex Cobb will make his Orioles debut on Saturday against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Cobb is flying out of Florida later today and will have a work day at Double-A Bowie. He went six innings today in an extended spring training game against the Twins. Mark Trumbo also is leaving Florida and will play in Bowie the next two nights. The Orioles will decide whether he remains on his injury rehab assignment through the weekend. Trumbo played first base today in Sarasota, going 2-for-3 with a home...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays (Hunter Harvey recalled)

April 09, 2018, 11:39am

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Chris Davis is back in the Orioles lineup tonight for the series opener against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Davis sat out yesterday's game in New York due to an illness. Danny Valencia is the designated hitter against Jays left-hander J.A. Happ and Anthony Santander stays in right field. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the 1-2-5 double play executed yesterday in the 12th inning was the first in Orioles history and the first in the majors since...

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Orioles counting on Bundy to be himself tonight

April 08, 2018, 3:25pm

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NEW YORK - The rotation spins back to Dylan Bundy tonight and it couldn't happen at a better time. Kevin Gausman gave the Orioles five innings plus one batter in Friday night's 7-3, 14-inning win at Yankee Stadium. Chris Tillman went 5 1/3 innings the following day in a bullpen-depleted 8-3 loss. And Mike Wright Jr. closed the series yesterday by retiring only two batters in an 8-7, 12-inning win. The Orioles could use more length after manager Buck Showalter needed six relievers to cover for...

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Gentry's run-scoring single in 12th gives O's 8-7 win (with quotes)

April 08, 2018, 1:59pm

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Gentry's run-scoring single in 12th gives O's 8-7 win (with quotes)

NEW YORK - Starter Mike Wright Jr. didn't make it out of the first inning today, Anthony Santander hit his first major league home run, left-hander Tanner Scott was in position to earn his first major league win before the Yankees tied the score in the seventh, Adam Jones lost a ball in the sun in the 10th that could have eventually lost the game, Craig Gentry prevented a walk-off in the 10th and provided a lead in the 12th, Brad Brach coaxed a 1-2-5 double play and the Orioles have exceeded...

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Wright knocked out in first, Scott on promotion (tied 7-7)

April 08, 2018, 10:09am

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Wright knocked out in first, Scott on promotion (tied 7-7)

NEW YORK - As the Orioles tweak their bullpen again, they also have a decision to make regarding their rotation. How to create room for Alex Cobb, who figures to debut on April 14 or 15 in Boston. Mike Wright Jr. wanted to avoid the added pressure of pitching for his job. Just concentrate on getting outs and not obsess over a decision that isn't his to make. But his outing today leaves the wrong impression. Wright lasted only two-thirds of an inning and was charged with five runs (two earned)...

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Davis out of lineup due to an illness (and other notes)

April 08, 2018, 8:16am

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Davis out of lineup due to an illness (and other notes)

NEW YORK - Today's pitching matchup isn't the reason why Chris Davis is missing from the Orioles lineup. Davis, who's batting .100, is on the bench today because of an illness, according to manager Buck Showalter. Trey Mancini is playing first base and Craig Gentry is in right field against Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery. "He hasn't been asleep since yesterday," said manager Buck Showalter. "He had a tough night. I could play him, but I'm not sure how physically he'd be ready....

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

April 08, 2018, 6:33am

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NEW YORK - Trey Mancini is at first base today and Chris Davis moves to the bench against Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery in the series finale in the Bronx. Craig Gentry is playing left field and Danny Valencia is the designated hitter. Anthony Santander stays in right field. For the Orioles Trey Mancini 1B Manny Machado SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Adam Jones CF Danny Valencia DH Tim Beckham 3B Anthony Santander RF Craig Gentry LF Caleb Joseph C Mike Wright Jr. RHP

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Orioles recall Scott and option Yacabonis

April 08, 2018, 6:29am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles found another fresh arm for their bullpen today, recalling left-hander Tanner Scott from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis to the Tides before today's series finale against the Yankees. Yacabonis was recalled yesterday and allowed three runs in the seventh inning. Scott worked two scoreless innings on Friday, which eliminated him from consideration yesterday. He allowed one hit, walked one and struck out two in Norfolk's season-opening game against...

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Bullpen banter and looking at the lineup

April 07, 2018, 3:25pm

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Bullpen banter and looking at the lineup

NEW YORK - A day after manager Buck Showalter said he had five relievers that he didn't want to use, we're going to find out just how quickly a bullpen can heal a few weeks into the season. Another roster move could be on the horizon. Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette met after yesterday's game. Vice president Brady Anderson also is in New York. Left-hander Richard Bleier has been used in the last two games and Showalter really wants to stay away from him today. The other...

Pitching falls short for Orioles in 8-3 loss (updated)

April 07, 2018, 12:13pm

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NEW YORK - The leash was a little longer today for Orioles starter Chris Tillman, who took the mound less than 24 hours after the Orioles played 5 hours, 20 minutes and needed 14 innings to win their second consecutive game. At 84 pitches through the fifth and with the score tied, Tillman came back out for the sixth and retired only one batter while the Yankees took a two-run lead. He faced five batters and allowed a walk, single sacrifice fly and two more singles - the last a blooper from...

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Machado stays hot, Gausman reflects on last night (O's down 8-3)

April 07, 2018, 10:03am

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Machado stays hot, Gausman reflects on last night (O's down 8-3)

NEW YORK - Manny Machado isn't going to stop playing shortstop beyond this season and he won't stop hitting in this series. Machado's two-out, two-run double off Yankees starter Sonny Gray in the top of the third inning tied the score 2-2. He reached base six times last night with two home runs, two singles and two walks. It must be the hair. Pedro Ãlvarez, whose grand slam last night in the 14th inning gave the Orioles a 7-3 lead, drew a leadoff walk against Gray. Trey Mancini singled...

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More on Yacabonis, roster move and the rundown

April 07, 2018, 8:41am

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More on Yacabonis, roster move and the rundown

NEW YORK - The Orioles couldn't announce their roster move this morning until reliever Jimmy Yacabonis arrived at Yankee Stadium. Never assume anything. Yacabonis provides a fresh arm. He's been inserted into Triple-A Norfolk's rotation, but the Tides weren't starting him until Sunday. Teams aren't allowed to recall players on the 40-man roster until Sunday unless the corresponding move involves the disabled list. The Orioles placed outfielder Colby Rasmus on the 10-day DL with a strained...

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Rasmus to DL and Yacabonis recalled (plus lineups)

April 07, 2018, 8:00am

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Rasmus to DL and Yacabonis recalled (plus lineups)

NEW YORK - The Orioles have placed outfielder Colby Rasmus on the 10-day disabled list with a left hip flexor strain and recalled right-hander Jimmy Yacabonis from Triple-A Norfolk. Another reliever was needed following last night's 14-inning game against the Yankees. The Orioles were pondering a variety of moves when alerted to the severity of Rasmus' injury. Rasmus has been bothered by hip soreness for a while. Maybe it explains his slow start. He's 2-for-21 with 13 strikeouts. The Orioles...

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This, that and the other

April 06, 2018, 10:37pm

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NEW YORK - When Orioles bench coach John Russell posts the lineup later this morning after retrieving it from manager Buck Showalter, it's going to include Trey Mancini in the leadoff spot. There's no motivation to lower him. There's no one else who's a more logical fit. Mancini is batting .200, but he's been denied on multiple occasions, including Josh Reddick's leaping catch in Houston that robbed him of a three-run homer. He smoked a grounder up the middle last night that skipped off...

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Wrapping up a 7-3, 14-inning win

April 06, 2018, 9:40pm

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NEW YORK - Adam Jones took a called third strike tonight with the bases loaded and no outs in the top of the 14th inning, the temperature plummeting as his blood pressure rose. Manager Buck Showalter rushed out of the dugout to make certain that plate umpire Ed Hickox didn't eject him. One pitch later, Pedro Ãlvarez hit a grand slam off Yankees right-hander Jonathan Holder to give the Orioles a 7-3 victory in the Bronx. Mood swings brought on by one big swing from the veteran who didn't...

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O's can't hold late lead, move to extras (O's win 7-3 in 14)

April 06, 2018, 6:30pm

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O's can't hold late lead, move to extras (O's win 7-3 in 14)

NEW YORK - The Orioles and Yankees will determine a winner tonight in extra innings. Didi Gregorius homered off reliever Miguel Castro with one out in the eighth inning to produce the third tie of the night. Castro returned for the ninth and retired the side in order to move the game past regulation with the score 3-3. The Orioles wasted two Aroldis Chapman walks in the top of the ninth, with Caleb Joseph bouncing into a force at third base and Trey Mancini striking out. Chapman received two...

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Cobb's next start coming in extended spring (tied 3-3)

April 06, 2018, 2:36pm

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Cobb's next start coming in extended spring (tied 3-3)

NEW YORK - Alex Cobb will make his next start in extended spring training in Sarasota. Cobb will face the Twins on Monday in a noon game at Ed Smith Stadium. He's slated to go six innings after working four and five in simulated games. The extra start in Florida pushes back Cobb's debut with the Orioles to April 14 or 15 against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. There's the slim chance that he could stay down for another outing, but he's more likely to be recalled for the Boston series. Cobb had...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

April 06, 2018, 11:25am

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NEW YORK - Trey Mancini remains the leadoff hitter tonight while the Orioles continue their four-game series against the Yankees. Mancini collected three hits last night, including a two-run single. Danny Valencia is the designated hitter against left-hander CC Sabathia. Chris Davis moves down to sixth in the order and Anthony Santander stays in right field. Among active pitchers with at least 25 innings against the Yankees, Andrew Cashner's 1.73 ERA ranks as the fourth-lowest behind Roberto...