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Orioles lineup vs. Royals

August 02, 2017, 11:06am

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The Orioles are trying tonight to complete their second three-game sweep of the Royals at home in the past two seasons. Tim Beckham gets another start at shortstop, continuing to bat sixth against Royals left-hander Jason Vargas. Joey Rickard is in right field, Craig Gentry is in left and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Seth Smith is 6-for-18 with three doubles, a home run and four RBIs against left-handers this season, but he's out of the lineup tonight. He's a career .207 hitters versus...

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Can Hellickson keep rotation on a roll?

August 01, 2017, 7:55pm

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The Jeremy Hellickson era officially begins tonight at Camden Yards. Hellickson is making his first start since the Orioles acquired him from the Phillies late Friday night. He hasn't pitched since July 22, when he faced the Brewers in Philadelphia and allowed six runs in five innings. It was the second consecutive start with Hellickson lasting five innings. He had worked seven, six, 6 1/3 and six in his previous four outings. Hellickson was at his best in the first month of the season, when...

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Bundy goes career-high eight innings in 7-2 win (with quotes)

August 01, 2017, 6:03pm

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Bundy goes career-high eight innings in 7-2 win (with quotes)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter may not have intended to set up a competition for rotation spots. He's just planning to start Jeremy Hellickson on Wednesday and eventually go with five, however it shakes out. Dylan Bundy isn't on the bubble. He isn't pitching for a job. Others may feel a bit uneasy, but the only uncertainty with him is how the Orioles provide the occasional rest. In his first start since allowing a career-high seven runs against the Astros, Bundy rationed the red-hot Royals...

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The rotation, Trumbo, Flaherty, Hardy and Beckham (O's lead 7-1)

August 01, 2017, 2:30pm

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The rotation, Trumbo, Flaherty, Hardy and Beckham (O's lead 7-1)

How will the Orioles fit Jeremy Hellickson into their rotation beyond Wednesday night's assignment against the Royals? Manager Buck Showalter isn't keen on using six starters, though he notes the benefits as the season progresses through the summer. "Anticipate it? It's a possibility, but there are some ways ..." he said. "I'd like to get to a four-man bench. You can't burn two players with one move with a three-man bench. There are a lot of dynamics involved in that. The game changes...

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Early notes and Royals lineup

August 01, 2017, 12:56pm

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The Orioles won't have outdoor batting practice this afternoon due to rain. However, they expect the game to start on time. Mark Trumbo's MRI today was "very positive," according to manager Buck Showalter. Trumbo is on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right ribcage, but the club remains hopeful that he'll be ready when eligible to return. Ryan Flaherty continues his injury rehab assignment tonight by playing third base at Single-A Frederick. Flaherty will work out with the Orioles...

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Giavotella designated for assignment, Beckham in lineup

August 01, 2017, 11:41am

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Giavotella designated for assignment, Beckham in lineup

The Orioles have designated second baseman Johnny Giavotella for assignment this afternoon to create a roster spot for infielder Tim Beckham. They will continue to go with a 13-man pitching staff. Giavotella is 1-for-10 in seven games. He's started twice, most recently on July 16 against the Cubs. Beckham, who's wearing No. 1, is playing shortstop tonight and batting sixth. Seth Smith is the designated hitter while Joey Rickard plays right field. In his last 10 games, Manny Machado has gone...

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Looking back at yesterday's deadline deals and rumors

July 31, 2017, 8:05pm

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Looking back at yesterday's deadline deals and rumors

If you were riding the Twitter roller coaster yesterday, you believed in the morning that Orioles reliever Zach Britton was staying, then by early afternoon you were convinced that he was a goner - most likely to the Astros, who reportedly were "close" to a deal - then told again that he was staying. Maybe you raised your arms instead of holding onto the bar. Maybe you found a bar and turned it into a drinking game. The Orioles fielded offers for Britton. They weren't satisfied with the...

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Gentry single in ninth gives Orioles 2-1 win (with quotes)

July 31, 2017, 5:46pm

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The non-waiver trade deadline passed this afternoon and the Orioles played their first game as confirmed buyers, with the pending arrival of infielder Tim Beckham following Friday night's acquisition of starter Jeremy Hellickson. No one is being flipped for prospects. The bullpen is intact. The only stripping takes place before showering. The newbies couldn't impact tonight's game. Beckham isn't on the 25-man roster and Hellickson won't make his debut until Wednesday night. Pitcher Yefry...

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Duquette: "There's still hope for 2017" (tied 1-1)

July 31, 2017, 2:44pm

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Duquette: "There's still hope for 2017" (tied 1-1)

The Orioles have placed outfielder Mark Trumbo on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right ribcage and transferred shortstop J.J. Hardy to the 60-day disabled list. They placed pitcher Jeremy Hellickson on the 25-man roster and optioned pitcher Yefry RamÃrez to Double-A Bowie. Executive vice president Dan Duquette said today that he spoke to the majority of contenders as the non-waiver trade deadline approached. He wanted to add to the club, however, believing it's still a contender...

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Orioles acquire Tim Beckham from Rays, Trumbo may go on DL

July 31, 2017, 12:45pm

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The Orioles completed a trade this afternoon that sends short-season Single-A Aberdeen pitcher Tobias Myers to the Rays for shortstop Tim Beckham, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft. The deal was completed just prior to the 4 p.m. non-waiver deadline and announced 40 minutes later. Manager Buck Showalter declined to comment on the trade during his session with the media because it hadn't been made public. Beckham, 27, is batting .259/.314/.407 with five doubles, three triples, 12 home...

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Orioles acquire Yefry RamÃrez from Yankees, Trumbo out of lineup

July 31, 2017, 11:26am

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Though it doesn't quality as huge non-waiver trade deadline news, the Orioles have acquired right-hander Yefry RamÃrez from the Yankees today in exchange for international signing bonus slots. RamÃrez, 23, is 10-3 with a 3.41 ERA and two complete games in 18 starts with Double-A Trenton. He's walked 38 batters and struck out 91 in 92 1/3 innings. RamÃrez has gone 30-26 with a 3.43 ERA in six minor league seasons, with 74 starts among his 98 appearances. He was an infielder in the...

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Does Britton make it past today's deadline?

July 30, 2017, 5:28pm

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Does Britton make it past today's deadline?

The non-waiver trade deadline is 4 p.m. today, the last chance for teams to deal players without first passing them through waivers. Nothing has really changed with Zach Britton's situation. There are numerous teams checking on him and the Orioles want a hefty return. No one is certain whether he's going to be traded. It could go either way, depending on the offers. Does any of this sound familiar? How much more can be written about Britton? The Dodgers, Astros and Cubs have been serious...

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Orioles bring back Gentry (plus lineups)

July 30, 2017, 8:59am

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The Orioles have selected the contract of Triple-A Norfolk outfielder Craig Gentry to fill out their 25-man roster. They were down to 24 players with outfielder Hyun Soo Kim traded to the Phillies. New pitcher Jeremy Hellickson won't report to the team until Monday. The 40-man roster had a couple of openings before today's transaction. The Orioles are listing Ubaldo JimÃ©nez, Dylan Bundy and TBD as starters for their series against the Royals that begins on Monday at Camden Yards....

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Miley vs. Perez in series finale in Texas

July 29, 2017, 8:53pm

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Miley vs. Perez in series finale in Texas

Manager Buck Showalter remains noncommittal about Jeremy Hellickson's debut with the Orioles and whether he's going with a five- or a six-man rotation. Reporters in Texas couldn't pry the answer from him. Hellickson will join the club Monday in Baltimore. In the meantime, the rotation received another boost last night from Kevin Gausman, who came within an out of a complete-game shutout and has allowed only one run in his last 20 2/3 innings. The Orioles surrendered another minor league...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

July 29, 2017, 12:18pm

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Caleb Joseph is behind the plate tonight as Kevin Gausman takes the mound at Globe Life Park and the Orioles try to stop a three-game skid. Seth Smith is in right field again, with Trey Mancini in left. The Orioles aren't listing their starters beyond left-hander Wade Miley on Sunday afternoon. No word yet on Jeremy Hellickson's debut following last night's trade with the Phillies. Also, no roster move has been announced. The Orioles have an extra pitcher and are short a bench player with...

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More from Duquette on Hellickson trade

July 29, 2017, 8:45am

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Last night's trade with the Phillies that brought Jeremy Hellickson to the Orioles was born out of need and frustration. The Orioles need someone to give them a chance to win every five days and they're frustrated with a rotation that keeps providing early deficits and is lugging a 5.98 ERA. Executive vice president Dan Duquette sent outfielder Hyun Soo Kim, Double-A Bowie left-hander Garret Cleavinger and international signing bonus slots to the Phillies for a veteran starter who can become...

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Orioles acquire Hellickson from Phillies

July 28, 2017, 8:11pm

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The Orioles lost another game tonight, but they gained a veteran starter for their rotation. Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson was acquired from the Phillies along with cash for outfielder Hyun Soo Kim, Double-A Bowie left-hander Garrett Cleavinger and international signing bonus slots. Hellickson was scratched from tonight's start. He's 6-5 with a 4.73 ERA 1.255 WHIP in 20 starts and has struck out only 65 batters in 112 1/3 innings. In eight major league seasons, Hellickson has gone 67-63 with...

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Givens giving Orioles more reasons to consider bigger role

July 28, 2017, 1:24pm

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If you've paid close attention to the rundown of available Orioles at the non-waiver trade deadline, you've noticed how reliever Mychal Givens is nowhere to be found. He doesn't enter the conversation. The door to that room seems to be locked and bolted. It would take a special offer to pry away Givens, who may be the closer-in-waiting as the Orioles remain open to moving Zach Britton, Brad Brach and Darren O'Day. Britton and Brach can become free agents following the 2018 season. Someone...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

July 28, 2017, 12:24pm

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The Orioles begin a three-game series tonight against the Rangers with a pretty standard lineup. Trey Mancini is in left field and Seth Smith is in right against Rangers right-hander Andrew Cashner. Welington Castillo is catching. Jonathan Schoop is hitting .333 (30-for-90) this month with three doubles, seven home runs and 23 RBIs. His RBI total ranks second in the American League, his home runs are tied for third and his 30 hits are fifth. Orioles catchers lead the American League and rank...

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Latest on DL Hall's debut

July 28, 2017, 11:26am

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As the Orioles continue to talk about finding another starter to upgrade their rotation, they've got a schedule set up for left-hander DL Hall to begin his professional career. Hall can't provide immediate assistance to the Orioles, but he has to start somewhere. It's happening, as expected, in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League. Hall will make his debut on Aug. 4 at noon against the GCL Rays at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. The 21st overall pick this year out of Valdosta (Ga.)...