Roch Kubatko

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

September 04, 2017, 7:45am

Orioles

Welington Castillo remains behind the plate today and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter, as the Orioles keep two hot bats in the lineup for their series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Joey Rickard is in right field against Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Trumbo's four walk-off RBIs this season tie the Orioles record shared by Dick Kryhoski in 1954 and Nick Markakis in 2007. For the Orioles Tim Beckham SS Manny Machado 3B Jonathan Schoop 2B Adam Jones CF Trey Mancini LF...

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The bullpen, Rodriguez, Sisco, Castillo and Stewart

September 03, 2017, 5:41pm

Orioles

The bullpen, Rodriguez, Sisco, Castillo and Stewart

The Orioles begin the next series of their homestand tonight only 1 Â½ games behind the Twins for the second wild card. They keep getting to that point, moving back a game and pushing forward again. Perhaps they can bust through the wall tonight against the Yankees. They're going to need more cooperation from the teams in front of them. I roamed the ballpark yesterday after filing my early notes, watching the beginning and ending from the club level. It provided a nice view of Mark Trumbo's...

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Asher optioned, updates on Gentry and Hardy, and more

September 03, 2017, 8:36am

Orioles

Asher optioned, updates on Gentry and Hardy, and more

The Orioles have recalled pitcher Gabriel Ynoa from Triple-A Norfolk and are putting him in the bullpen for today's series finale against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Pitcher Alec Asher was optioned to Double-A Bowie, with the Baysox's season extending into the Eastern League playoffs. Ynoa appeared in four games with the Orioles this season and was 1-0 with a 4.26 ERA and 1.500 WHIP in 12 2/3 innings. He tossed six scoreless innings against the White Sox after replacing Wade Miley on May 5...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

September 03, 2017, 7:04am

Orioles

Right-hander Gabriel Ynoa has joined the Orioles at Camden Yards. Outfielder Craig Gentry confirmed that he's seeing a hand specialist later today. Gentry fractured the middle finger on his right hand Friday night while attempting to bunt, but he hopes to come off the disabled list later this month as a pinch-runner. Gentry probably would have been in the lineup today against Blue Jays left-hander Brett Anderson. Joey Rickard is in right field. For the Orioles Tim Beckham SS Manny Machado 3B...

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Machado, Beckham, Bundy, Tillman and today's game

September 02, 2017, 8:04pm

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Machado, Beckham, Bundy, Tillman and today's game

Major League Baseball may announce its monthly awards for August later today, and Manny Machado and Tim Beckham figure to have generated plenty of votes. Do you prefer power or the higher batting average? Machado crafted a .341/.348/.690 slash line. His 35 RBIs led the American League and his 12 home runs were tied with the Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson and the Yankees' Gary SÃ¡nchez. Donaldson batted .289/.421/.711 with 27 RBIs. SÃ¡nchez batted .287/.347/.648 with 26 RBIs. The lower averages...

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Orioles bats chilled again in 7-2 loss to Blue Jays (with quotes)

September 02, 2017, 6:12pm

Orioles

The Orioles defeated the weather tonight, with rain unable to interrupt their game. The forecast took a beating. The Blue Jays were a much more stubborn foe. Don't be fooled by the standings or the number of players making their major league debuts in this series. Kevin Pillar broke a scoreless tie with a leadoff home run in the top of the fifth, and the Orioles couldn't generate much offense in a 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays before an announced crowd of 14,815 at Camden Yards. After tallying...

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Early notes from rainy Camden Yards (Gentry to DL, O's down 7-1)

September 02, 2017, 12:59pm

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Early notes from rainy Camden Yards (Gentry to DL, O's down 7-1)

The tarp was peeled back at Camden Yards to allow the grounds crew to do some work on the infield. It's back on while a light rain continues to fall. Manager Buck Showalter said the status of the game is "iffy." The Orioles want to play tonight and avoid a Sunday doubleheader with an afternoon game on Labor Day. Outfielder Craig Gentry, who fractured the middle finger on his right hand, will visit a hand specialist on Sunday. The Orioles are hoping that he'll be available to pinch-run later...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

September 02, 2017, 11:36am

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Relievers Alec Asher and Donnie Hart are in the Orioles clubhouse this afternoon. Hart can be recalled if outfielder Craig Gentry goes on the disabled list with a fractured right middle finger. Welington Castillo is catching tonight and Seth Smith is in right field. Jonathan Schoop is batting .309 (17-for-55) against the Blue Jays this season. He has the same average in 256 at-bats at home. Manny Machado is batting .345 (68-for-197) since the All-Star break. According to the Elias Sports...

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Showalter on Rodriguez: "He's a guy that's really graduated"

September 01, 2017, 9:42pm

Orioles

Showalter on Rodriguez: "He's a guy that's really graduated"

The three non-roster players who arrived yesterday at Camden Yards received the bulk of the attention. Each brought his own equipment bag and storylines. Pedro Ãlvarez had to spend most of the summer at Triple-A Norfolk before finally making it back to the majors, his power bat and track record unable to entice another team into take advantage of the opt-out clause in his contract. Manager Buck Showalter wanted Ãlvarez, but understood the challenges of carrying a player who projected as a...

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Gentry fractures finger in 1-0 13-inning win

September 01, 2017, 8:36pm

Orioles

$Gentry fractures finger in 1-0 13-inning win$

The Orioles will get Adam Jones back in the lineup on Saturday after tonight's ejection, but they won't be able to count on Craig Gentry for a while. Gentry suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right middle finger while attempting to bunt in the third inning. He's scheduled to see a hand specialist over the weekend and appears headed to the disabled list. The injury is more serious than the laceration announced earlier, before the Orioles defeated the Blue Jays 1-0 on Jonathan Schoop's...

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Schoop double in 13th gives Orioles 1-0 walk-off win

September 01, 2017, 7:41pm

Orioles

The Orioles were challenged tonight by Blue Jays pitcher Joe Biagini, a procession of relievers and whatever curse was bestowed upon their center fielders. Plate umpire Pat Hoberg ejected Adam Jones in the bottom of the first inning for arguing balls and strikes. Jones' replacement, Craig Gentry, exited in the top of the fourth inning with a laceration on his right middle finger. Meanwhile, a game remained scoreless until the bottom of the 13th. Kevin Gausman blanked the Blue Jays through the...

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Adam Jones ejected from game

September 01, 2017, 3:55pm

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The Orioles lost their center fielder after one inning tonight and it had nothing to do with an injury. Plate umpire Pat Hoberg tossed Adam Jones from the game for arguing balls and strikes. Jones stood in the dugout when Hoberg turned toward it and signaled for his removal. Jones struck out on three pitches, all fastballs, from Blue Jays starter Joe Biagini. He fouled off the first, took the second and swung through the third. Manager Buck Showalter raced out of the dugout to argue on Jones'...

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Hearing from Ãlvarez, Sisco, Rodriguez on promotions (Jones ejected)

September 01, 2017, 2:29pm

Orioles

Hearing from Ãlvarez, Sisco, Rodriguez on promotions (Jones ejected)

Pedro Ãlvarez walked to the back of the clubhouse this afternoon, his locker in the same spot as last season, and immediately felt right at home. Manny Machado got a huge smile on his face upon seeing Ãlvarez and threw his arms around the veteran slugger. Jonathan Schoop rose from his chair and did the same. Kevin Gausman walked over and continued the hugfest. In one move, the Orioles added a power bat and a popular teammate. "It feels good to be here, obviously," Ãlvarez said after...

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Notes on Hardy, roster moves, bullpen, Ãlvarez, Sisco and more

September 01, 2017, 1:20pm

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Notes on Hardy, roster moves, bullpen, Ãlvarez, Sisco and more

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy arrived at Camden Yards early this afternoon and likely will receive a cortisone injection in his right elbow to combat the soreness that developed from hitting. He's waiting to meet with team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. Manager Buck Showalter likened the sensation to "tennis elbow" and said Hardy could be activated from the 60-day disabled list by Monday. A corresponding move will need to be made on the 40-man roster. "He said he's had it before and got an...

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Orioles DFA Logan Verrett and Tyler Wilson (plus Orioles lineup)

September 01, 2017, 11:10am

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The Orioles have selected the contract of reliever Richard Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk as part of their September call-ups. Needing two openings on the 40-man roster, they designated pitchers Logan Verrett and Tyler Wilson for assignment. The club also announced that it selected the contracts of catcher Chance Sisco and designated hitter Pedro Ãlvarez and recalled outfielder Joey Rickard and reliever Jimmy Yacabonis. Rodriguez is 4-4 with a 2.42 ERA, 10 saves and 1.05 WHIP in 42 games...

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Leftovers for breakfast

August 31, 2017, 8:02pm

Orioles

The clubhouse will be a little more crowded today with catcher Chance Sisco, designated hitter Pedro Ãlvarez, outfielder Joey Rickard and reliever Jimmy Yacabonis. The most fuss will be made over the two non-roster players. Sisco is the top prospect who, though unlikely to appear in many games while the Orioles are in contention, is a terrific story based on his stature and how he's in the majors for the first time. Ãlvarez won't fill up a quote sheet, but his power is sick and it's...

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Orioles bringing up Sisco, Ãlvarez, Rickard and Yacabonis

August 31, 2017, 7:37pm

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The first wave of Orioles call-ups on Friday will include catcher Chance Sisco, the top prospect in the organization, and veteran Pedro Ãlvarez. The Orioles will select the contracts of Sisco and Ãlvarez, according to a source, while also recalling outfielder Joey Rickard and reliever Jimmy Yacabonis. More players will be added after Monday. There are 39 players on the 40-man roster, so the Orioles must clear a spot. Shortstop J.J. Hardy will remain on the disabled list unless there's a...

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Orioles' winning streak destroyed by Morales in 11-8 loss

August 31, 2017, 6:36pm

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The Orioles didn't need to hold a special meeting tonight to figure out why their winning streak ended at seven games. The only reason to stay late was to check whether a trade had been consummated before the midnight deadline. The starter can't give up seven runs, and doing it with two outs compounded the frustration. The staff can't keep walking Josh Donaldson to bring up Kendrys Morales. No one should have pitched to Morales. Morales hit three home runs and totaled a career-high seven...

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More on trade deadline and roster expansion (O's down 11-8)

August 31, 2017, 3:06pm

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More on trade deadline and roster expansion (O's down 11-8)

The last trade deadline is less than five hours away and the Orioles haven't consummated any deals. They've been known to strike postgame, however, so don't relax. "Some things that we've been kicking around, but nothing imminent," manager Buck Showalter said earlier today. "Tried but didn't fit, didn't work." The Orioles seem more enthusiastic about roster expansion on Friday. "We've had to try to work through having the Rule 5 guy (Anthony Santander) here and we've had to work...

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Duquette continues search for pitching as trade deadline nears

August 31, 2017, 1:30pm

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Duquette continues search for pitching as trade deadline nears

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette continues his search for pitching as the latest trade deadline approaches at midnight. Players must join the organization by the deadline to be eligible for the playoffs, and they first have to clear waivers. "I don't know if anything will come together," Duquette said this afternoon. "We've talked with a number of clubs and we've been active actually all month, but we'll see if we match up with anybody." The Orioles have won seven straight...