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Bundy set up to top last year's innings total

July 17, 2017, 6:58pm

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Bundy set up to top last year's innings total

If anyone chose July 18 as the date that Dylan Bundy surpassed last year's innings total, go directly to the window and wait to collect your money. Shake your head in amazement if you're denied. Question your luck. Change hobbies immediately. It's not a sure thing with two innings required, but your chances are pretty solid. Take your place in line. Bundy has amassed 108 innings after totaling 109 2/3 in 2016. He isn't on a serious roll at the moment, but it's no joke that he's been the...

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Orioles find recipe for first second-half win (with Showalter quotes)

July 17, 2017, 6:03pm

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This is how it looks when a starting pitcher is largely effective and the offense perks up at the exact right moment. This is how a team tumbling out of control finally regains its footing. Chris Tillman offered up a rare quality start for the Orioles tonight and Seth Smith's home run in the seventh inning broke a tie and sparked a 3-1 victory over the Rangers in the series opener at Camden Yards. No longer winless in the second half, the Orioles improved to 43-49 overall and 26-19 at...

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Harvey set to join GCL team on Wednesday (O's lead 3-1)

July 17, 2017, 1:38pm

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Harvey set to join GCL team on Wednesday (O's lead 3-1)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed to reporters this afternoon at Camden Yards that former first-round pick Hunter Harvey will pitch Wednesday in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League. Harvey, 22, is beginning an injury rehab assignment one year after undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. He recently threw a two-inning simulated game and convinced the Orioles that he was ready to join an affiliate. "I know they're kind of planning him out through the end of August,...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rangers (updated)

July 17, 2017, 11:10am

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Adam Jones remains the Orioles' leadoff hitter and Seth Smith continues to bat seventh as the Orioles begin a four-game series against the Rangers at Camden Yards. Nothing unusual about the lineup. Jonathan Schoop still is batting third and has returned to second base, and Trey Mancini remains in left field. Left-handers are batting .366/.482/.538 against Chris Tillman this season. According to MLB Statcast, Manny Machado ranks ninth in the majors in average exit velocity at 93.3 mph. For the...

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Available Orioles and Tillman's return to the mound

July 16, 2017, 7:04pm

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There are varying levels of "sellers" in baseball. The Orioles are in the process of seeking their level. They must get approval from ownership before making any significant deals. In the meantime, they'd definitely be willing to move outfielders Seth Smith and Hyun Soo Kim and catcher Welington Castillo. Those are the smaller pieces that don't get as much media attention. Executive vice president Dan Duquette will listen to offers for closer Zach Britton and setup men Brad Brach and Darren...

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Orioles swept by Cubs in first post-break series (with quotes)

July 16, 2017, 12:33pm

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The All-Star break didn't fix the Orioles' starting rotation. It's still broken. Rest must not have been the answer. Ubaldo JimÃ©nez lasted only 3 2/3 innings this afternoon and the Orioles lost to the Cubs 8-0 before an announced crowd of 31,105 at Camden Yards. The Orioles were swept in the opening series of the second half and fell to 42-49, putting them seven games below .500 for the first time this season. They were shut out today for the fifth time and the Cubs outscored them...

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Notes on Schoop and Giavotella (O's down 8-0)

July 16, 2017, 9:24am

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Notes on Schoop and Giavotella (O's down 8-0)

Jonathan Schoop is making his second start and third appearance at shortstop today, with Johnny Giavotella playing second base in the series finale. As I wrote this morning, Giavotella is 4-for-8 lifetime against Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana. "I want to get Johnny in there," said Orioles manager Buck Showalter. "He's only second base, so to get him in there and to not sit Jon, unless you DH him, which moves another guy, (Mark) Trumbo in right field and moves another player around that you...

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Flaherty on the frustration of injury and Orioles' struggles

July 16, 2017, 8:27am

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Infielder Ryan Flaherty hasn't been given an exact date for beginning his injury rehab assignment, but he's hopeful that he can start playing later this week. And just briefly before the Orioles activate him from the disabled list. The Orioles cleared Flaherty to begin throwing again and he's been taking ground balls and swinging in the cage. "I've been throwing now for about a week and a half," he said. "Just trying to build my arm strength up before I get going in rehab...

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Orioles and Cubs lineups

July 16, 2017, 7:02am

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Jonathan Schoop is starting at shortstop today as the Orioles try to avoid a three-game sweep by the Cubs. Johnny Giavotella is starting at second base. Adam Jones remains the leadoff hitter, with Trey Mancini in left field and Joey Rickard in right. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Jonathan Schoop SS Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Trey Mancini LF Welington Castillo C Johnny Giavotella 2B Joey Rickard RF Ubaldo JimÃ©nez RHP For the Cubs Ben Zobrist 2B Kris Bryant 3B Anthony Rizzo...

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Outside interest in Brach and today's game

July 15, 2017, 8:19pm

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Outside interest in Brach and today's game

In case anyone missed it on Twitter, I'll pass along that teams like players who might be able to help them, but there may not be active discussions between the two sides. Also, everyone likes Zach Britton. There may actually be more inquiries about Brad Brach than Britton. I'm hearing that there's heavy traffic on Brach, who was dangled at the Winter Meetings for the proper return. The Orioles aren't simply going to unload him. Brach also can become a free agent following the 2018 season....

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Two-out trouble tells story in Orioles' 10-3 loss to Cubs (with quotes)

July 15, 2017, 6:09pm

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Two feel-good victories for the Orioles to close the first half have lost their value, erased by two losses coming out of the break that shove them further out of the playoff picture. Jake Arrieta held his former team to one earned run in 6 2/3 innings, Wade Miley couldn't avoid two-out trouble and the Orioles lost to the Cubs 10-3 before an announced crowd of 40,258 at Camden Yards. The Orioles (42-48) are six games below .500 for the second time this season. They're 3-8 in July after going...

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Schoop on All-Star experience (O's down 9-2)

July 15, 2017, 2:58pm

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Schoop on All-Star experience (O's down 9-2)

The Orioles continue to bat Jonathan Schoop third, with his 18th start coming tonight against the Cubs at Camden Yards. It seems to agree with him. Schoop is hitting .299/.351/.507 with two doubles, four home runs and nine RBIs in 67 at-bats. He enters tonight's game with a .296/.347/.537 slash line with 24 doubles, 18 home runs, 54 RBIs and 19 walks. Schoop has hit everywhere in the lineup this season except fourth and ninth, the majority of his starts (26) coming in the sixth slot. What...

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Gausman, rehab assignments, Britton and Bleier roles

July 15, 2017, 1:20pm

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Gausman, rehab assignments, Britton and Bleier roles

With Kevin Gausman recording only five quality starts among his 20 outings this season, his ERA climbing to 6.39 in 100 innings, the Orioles aren't resistant to the idea of sending him down to the minors. They just haven't reached that point. Whether an assignment at Triple-A Norfolk would benefit Gausman is open to debate. "That's a matter of, you can get a lot of opinions on the answer to that question," said manager Buck Showalter. "I have my own thoughts and we listen to a lot of...

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Orioles and Cubs lineups

July 15, 2017, 11:13am

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Adam Jones remains the Orioles' leadoff hitter for tonight's game against the Cubs, who are starting right-hander Jake Arrieta. Seth Smith, who normally bats first against right-handers, is moved down to seventh. Caleb Joseph is catching left-hander Wade Miley. Mark Trumbo is batting .313 (10-for-32) with two doubles, four home runs, eight RBIs, five walks and eight runs scored. Manny Machado is batting .419 (13-for-31) during a seven-game hitting streak that includes three doubles, two home...

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Arrieta and Strop at Camden Yards, Miley's success vs. Cubs

July 14, 2017, 9:14pm

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Arrieta and Strop at Camden Yards, Miley's success vs. Cubs

Jake Arrieta will get the bulk of the attention this weekend because he's returning to Camden Yards for the first time since the Orioles traded him to the Cubs on July 2, 2013. The two no-hitters and the Cy Young Award are the likely reasons. No need to overthink it. However, let's not forget about reliever Pedro Strop, who was included in the deal. He was excited to be back in Baltimore yesterday and got a huge smile on his face after spotting a couple of reporters from the Orioles beat crew...

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Orioles battle back from eight-run deficit and lose (with quotes)

July 14, 2017, 7:37pm

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The Orioles may not be sellers, but they were ready to trade tonight's game. Maybe for an outcome to be named later. Kevin Gausman allowed a career-high four home runs through the third inning and the Cubs built an eight-run lead before the Orioles stormed back to tie it in the bottom of the eighth. A miserable night took a dramatic turn for the better. And then the ninth inning arrived and it was time again to make a deal. Addison Russell lined a home run off Brad Brach with one out to give...

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Machado on trade speculation, Arrieta on return (tied 8-8)

July 14, 2017, 2:54pm

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Machado on trade speculation, Arrieta on return (tied 8-8)

The tarp is on the field at Camden Yards as a light rain began to fall during batting practice, and the start of tonight's game will be delayed. This will be the 12th game delayed for the Orioles this season due to inclement weather or the threat of it. The Orioles took BP without interruption. They made a roster move earlier today by activating first baseman Chris Davis from the disabled list and outrighting outfielder Craig Gentry to Triple-A Norfolk after he again cleared waivers. They...

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Showalter on Flaherty, Jones leading off, trade deadline and more

July 14, 2017, 1:32pm

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Showalter on Flaherty, Jones leading off, trade deadline and more

Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty remains with the club and could go on an injury rehab assignment next week. Flaherty, on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder, did some early hitting this afternoon and he continues to take ground balls and throw. Manager Buck Showalter said he's hopeful that Flaherty will be able to join an affiliate within the next five to seven days. Team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs examined Flaherty's shoulder yesterday in Baltimore. "He got as good a...

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Orioles and Cubs lineups (Gentry outrighted)

July 14, 2017, 11:37am

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The Orioles' first lineup following the All-Star break includes Adam Jones in the leadoff spot, where he spent the majority of the 2016 season. Jones is batting first against Cubs left-hander Mike Montgomery. Manny Machado is hitting second, following by Jonathan Schoop, Mark Trumbo and Chris Davis, who's off the disabled list. The Orioles haven't announced a corresponding roster move for Davis, but outfielder Craig Gentry was in manager Buck Showalter's office. For the Orioles Adam Jones...

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Orioles set to begin second half with series against Cubs

July 13, 2017, 6:00pm

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The Orioles begin the official second half of the season tonight, not the mathematical version, with a three-game series against a unique opponent. The Cubs are visiting Baltimore for only the second time, taking two of three games in 2003. It was so long ago, Rick Helling and Travis Driskill covered nine innings for the lone win on June 12. Driskill allowed one run in four innings to notch the save in a 6-1 victory at Camden Yards. B.J. Surhoff and Melvin Mora homered, Brook Fordyce collected...