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Update on Britton's simulated game

June 15, 2017, 1:27pm

Orioles

Desperate for any nugget of positive news while their record threatens to again slip below .500, the Orioles came away encouraged today by Zach Britton's simulated game at Single-A Frederick. It may have to carry the afternoon. Britton threw 22 pitches and didn't experience any stiffness or discomfort in his left forearm, keeping him on track to join short-season Single-A Aberdeen for its opener on Monday. The game would mark the official start of his injury rehab assignment "Making good...

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Tillman vs. Holmberg in series finale

June 15, 2017, 8:30am

Orioles

The Orioles will try today to gain a split of their four-game series against the White Sox, go 2-6 on a road trip that began with the makeup in D.C. and head back to Baltimore with the Cardinals coming to town this weekend. The Orioles raised their average on the trip to .245 after last night's 10-6 victory over the White Sox. Their pitching staff has registered a 9.63 ERA, including 13.33 from the rotation. Chris Tillman has his own ERA issues. It jumped from 5.59 to 8.01 after his last...

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Orioles and White Sox lineups

June 15, 2017, 7:44am

Orioles

Shortstop J.J. Hardy gets the day off this afternoon as the Orioles attempt to gain a split of their four-game series against the White Sox in Chicago. RubÃ©n Tejada is playing shortstop. Welington Castillo is the designated hitter against left-hander David Holmberg and Trey Mancini is playing first base with Chris Davis on the disabled list. Joey Rickard is leading off. Four of Castillo's five home runs this season have tied the game or given the Orioles a lead, according to ESPN Stats...

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Because You Asked - Back In The Habit

June 14, 2017, 6:27pm

Orioles

The mailbag is filled again with the same handful of questions. No sense wasting precious time answering each one individually, only to field 12 duplicates later in the day. You ask, I answer, you ask again, I answer again. Just don't challenge me on the whole hot dog/sandwich thing. I still can't decide. The meaning of life is much easier. At least it doesn't come in a bun. Anyway, here's the latest sequel: What's wrong with this team? The pitching has been atrocious. It all starts with...

Orioles and White Sox lineups

June 14, 2017, 12:58pm

Orioles

David Washington is making his major league debut tonight as the Orioles' designated hitter. He's batting eighth against White Sox right-hander and former Oriole Miguel GonzÃ¡lez. Hyun Soo Kim is leading off for the second time this season and playing left field, and Mark Trumbo is in right field. Seth Smith is on the bench. Trey Mancini is replacing Chris Davis at first base. Davis went on the 10-day disabled list today with a strained right oblique. The Orioles are batting .228 on the...

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Chris Davis goes on disabled list

June 14, 2017, 12:31pm

Orioles

The Orioles made the anticipated roster move this afternoon, with first baseman Chris Davis going on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right oblique. First baseman/outfielder David Washington had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding move. The other move today involves Rule 5 outfielder Anthony Santander, who was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. The 40-man roster remains at 39. Davis sustained the injury Monday night after lining to right field in the...

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Bundy the rotation's exception

June 13, 2017, 6:17pm

Orioles

The official Twitter record was set yesterday for "can he pitch?" responses. About position players drafted by the Orioles and first baseman David Washington joining the club in Chicago. About anyone and anything that, in reality, doesn't have a pitching background, including infielders, outfielders and garden tools. I'm not counting "can he pitch tomorrow?" in relation to actual pitchers who were drafted by the Orioles in the first 10 rounds. It's no secret that the Orioles rotation is...

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Washington joining Orioles, Jackson update, lineup (updated)

June 13, 2017, 12:41pm

Orioles

Trey Mancini is playing first base tonight and Chris Davis seems to be headed for the disabled list after suffering a strained right oblique last night in Chicago. Davis underwent an MRI this morning. David Washington was scratched from Triple-A Norfolk's lineup and is joining the Orioles, as first reported by The Virginian-Pilot. Washington can play first base and serve as a left-handed designated hitter, and he also has experience in the outfield. Washington has never played in the majors....

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Machado and Castillo third in All-Star voting

June 13, 2017, 9:25am

Orioles

Machado and Castillo third in All-Star voting

The Orioles don't have a player higher than third place in voting for next month's All-Star Game in Miami. The latest round revealed that catcher Welington Castillo slipped from second to third place in the American League. Third baseman Manny Machado remains third and outfielder Adam Jones is 13th. Machado was in first place two weeks ago. The voting period ends June 29 at 11:59 p.m. The game will be played on July 11. Castillo has received 774,614 votes to trail the Royals' Salvador Perez...

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Blowouts building against .500 Orioles

June 12, 2017, 6:36pm

Orioles

It's not just the losses, it's the string of blowouts that raise the level of concern to dizzying heights. The Orioles lost their makeup game to the Nationals 6-1 before heading to New York, where they were outscored 38-8. The last-place White Sox led 10-2 in the seventh last night and beat the Orioles 10-7 in Chicago, putting them at .500 for the first time since the end of the 2015 season. They're on the verge of being the last-place Orioles, their hold on fourth down to a half-game after...

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Orioles recall Miguel Castro

June 12, 2017, 1:09pm

Orioles

The Orioles made another roster move today while continuing their search for fresh arms and perhaps some continuity in their bullpen. Miguel Castro has been recalled from Double-A Bowie to replace Logan Verrett, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk one day after the Orioles brought him back to the majors. The shuttle never sleeps. Castro, 22, is 2-0 with a 5.59 ERA in five appearances with Bowie. He's allowed 12 earned runs (13 total) and 20 hits in 19 1/3 innings. The Orioles have been...

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Orioles and White Sox lineups

June 12, 2017, 12:48pm

Orioles

Manny Machado has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight in Chicago after missing the previous four games with a strained left wrist and sore hand. Machado is positioned in his usual third spot in the order. Trey Mancini remains in left field, batting seventh behind second baseman Jonathan Schoop. For the Orioles Seth Smith RF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Trey Mancini LF Welington Castillo C J.J. Hardy SS Wade Miley LHP For the White Sox Tim...

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Tonight's draft and game

June 11, 2017, 8:17pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - Maybe the start of the First-Year Player Draft tonight will serve as a nice distraction. Jiggling keys hasn't worked. The Orioles hold the 21st, 60th and 74th picks, which will be announced tonight. I won't pretend to know everyone who's on their board, but they'll load up on pitching again this week. College arms continue to bring the most appeal because they're closer to being major league ready. And the Orioles can't wait around if they're not going to spend on...

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Jones: "Just keep your heads up, keep grinding"

June 11, 2017, 2:08pm

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Jones: "Just keep your heads up, keep grinding"

NEW YORK - The solution to what's ailing the Orioles is right in Adam Jones' wheelhouse. He preaches the need to keep grinding, and now more than ever with his club tumbling into fourth place and only one game above .500. "Just keep your heads up, keep grinding," Jones said following a 14-3 loss to the Yankees that completed a sweep. "Obviously, the scoreboard doesn't look pretty, standing out there ain't pretty, it ain't fun, but we all believe in each other. I know the three days up...

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Orioles forcibly swept out of the Bronx

June 11, 2017, 12:48pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - The first inning fiasco happened again today to the Orioles. Blink an eye and five runs were on the board. Wind was lost in the sails. What about another game? The Orioles tried to claw back against the Yankees bullpen, which sprang into action in the third inning after Chad Green's early departure. Manager Joe Girardi was letting them pass the baton. The Orioles were hoping and praying that someone would drop it before they dropped 6 1/2 games out of first place in their...

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Jackson on DFA; Yacabonis, Verrett on arrivals (O's down 14-3)

June 11, 2017, 9:04am

Orioles

Jackson on DFA; Yacabonis, Verrett on arrivals (O's down 14-3)

NEW YORK - The Orioles ran out of time to let Edwin Jackson work through his issues. They needed two fresh arms today and Jackson and Stefan Crichton had worked on back-to-back nights. They didn't get results or another chance. Jackson was designated for assignment today after allowing seven runs (four earned) and 11 hits in five innings since the Orioles purchased his contract. Crichton was optioned after allowing five runs in 3 1/3 innings this weekend. "It's tough," said manager Buck...

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Roster moves, Britton and Machado updates and lineups

June 11, 2017, 7:50am

Orioles

Roster moves, Britton and Machado updates and lineups

NEW YORK - The Orioles designated Edwin Jackson for assignment today and optioned Stefan Crichton to Triple-A Norfolk as part of their latest bullpen maneuvering. Logan Verrett was recalled from Norfolk and the Orioles selected Jimmy Yacabonis' contract. Yacabonis is wearing No. 54 in his first trip to the majors. Jackson said he's going to stay in Baltimore for a few days and see what happens. He isn't sure whether he'll accept an outright assignment if he clears waivers. Closer Zach...

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Bullpen candidates and Gausman's latest start vs. Yankees

June 10, 2017, 7:28pm

Orioles

Bullpen candidates and Gausman's latest start vs. Yankees

NEW YORK - Does a day game provide ample opportunity for the Orioles to rework their bullpen? It's a short turnaround, but the starts haven't been much longer. Stefan Crichton has appeared on back-to-back nights and allowed five runs in 3 1/3 innings. Edwin Jackson also had pitched on consecutive nights, but he's out of minor league options. Jackson has allowed seven runs (four earned) and 11 hits in five innings in his three appearances since the Orioles purchased his contract. Checking on...

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Tillman's early exit leads to 16-3 loss (with quotes)

June 10, 2017, 6:29pm

Orioles

Tillman's early exit leads to 16-3 loss (with quotes)

NEW YORK - The first inning doesn't just bite Orioles starter Chris Tillman, it tears at his flesh like a shark and circles back for more. The Yankees smelled blood tonight and they were relentless. Ten batters came to the plate in the first. Two of them hit home runs. Only 28 pitches were thrown because the hosts were in full-blown attack mode. It brought no comfort to Tillman that they didn't let up in the second. Tillman retired only four batters and surrendered a career-high nine runs,...

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Castillo ready to get back into major league game (O's down 14-2)

June 10, 2017, 2:50pm

Orioles

Castillo ready to get back into major league game (O's down 14-2)

NEW YORK - It took only one game in Trenton last night for Orioles catcher Welington Castillo to decide that he was ready to come off the disabled list. He also earns points for his preparation when the media's questions venture into a delicate area. Castillo is able to laugh at the phrasing and the awkwardness. He tries to ease the discomfort. A high pain threshold comes with the job. The Orioles activated Castillo from the disabled list 11 days after he sustained a testicular injury on a...