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Machado improved, Britton progressing and Castillo playing

June 10, 2017, 2:13pm

Orioles

Machado improved, Britton progressing and Castillo playing

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter thinks that third baseman Manny Machado may be able to remain on the active roster. The outlook took a dramatic shift upward today. Machado is out of the lineup for the third consecutive night, but his left wrist and hand apparently are feeling much better. "Manny's good. He improved again," Showalter said this afternoon while talking to the media in the visiting dugout at Yankee Stadium. "It looks like he's got a chance to miss the DL. It's just...

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Brach: "It's definitely going to be a test here"

June 10, 2017, 1:09pm

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Brach: "It's definitely going to be a test here"

NEW YORK - Reliever Brad Brach has dealt with the situation before, has taken the exact same questions about the other members of the bullpen stepping up while a key figure is on the disabled list. It happened twice last year with Darren O'Day and twice this year with closer Zach Britton. But never before has he been asked about the bullpen missing Britton and O'Day at the same time. O'Day went on the DL yesterday with a strained right shoulder. Meanwhile, Britton threw again today off a...

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Castillo comes off DL, Machado remains out of lineup

June 10, 2017, 11:27am

Orioles

Castillo comes off DL, Machado remains out of lineup

NEW YORK - The Orioles activated catcher Welington Castillo from the 10-day disabled list this afternoon and again designated catcher Francisco PeÃ±a for assignment. Castillo caught seven innings last night at Double-A Trenton and went hitless in three at-bats in his brief injury rehab assignment with the Bowie Baysox. Castillo sustained a testicular injury on May 30 against the Yankees. PeÃ±a also was designated for assignment on May 17, but he cleared waivers and accepted an outright...

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Wondering about Machado's status, Davis at third base and more

June 09, 2017, 7:39pm

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Wondering about Machado's status, Davis at third base and more

NEW YORK - If Manny Machado lands on the disabled list with a strained left wrist, and a decision is pending, the Orioles could give RubÃ©n Tejada most of the starts and maybe select Paul Janish's contract again from Triple-A Norfolk after outrighting him earlier this week. Janish wouldn't have to stay down for the required 10 days because he'd be replacing an injured player. Manager Buck Showalter needs a utility infielder on the active roster who isn't forced into a starting role....

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Orioles a bust in the Bronx in series opener (with quotes)

June 09, 2017, 6:25pm

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NEW YORK - Dylan Bundy turned in another quality start for the Orioles tonight, a sweet achievement after the rotation totaled 6 2/3 innings in the last two games. He provided length, but the Orioles couldn't provide another lead. The Yankees tied the game in the bottom of the second, moved ahead in the sixth and pulled away against relievers Edwin Jackson and Stefan Crichton for an 8-2 victory over the Orioles before an announced sellout crowd of 46,031. The Orioles (31-28) have lost four of...

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Showalter provides injury updates (O's down 6-2)

June 09, 2017, 2:38pm

Orioles

Showalter provides injury updates (O's down 6-2)

NEW YORK - The Orioles are terming reliever Darren O'Day's injury as a right shoulder strain, putting him on the disabled list retroactive to Wednesday. "That's the kind of thing I alluded to a little bit lightly the last couple days about availability," said manager Buck Showalter. "It's something that's been bothering him a little bit the last couple days. He had good outings, he's been pitching well. It's unfortunate." O'Day has allowed two runs in his last nine appearances, and...

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O'Day headed to the disabled list (and other notes)

June 09, 2017, 2:01pm

Orioles

O'Day headed to the disabled list (and other notes)

NEW YORK - The Orioles are placing reliever Darren O'Day on the 10-day disabled list with soreness in his right shoulder. Reliever Stefan Crichton has been recalled and he's headed to the Bronx for tonight's game. O'Day also was bothered with a sore shoulder last month and didn't pitch for seven days. He's allowed only two runs in his last nine appearances, but the shoulder flared up again after Tuesday night's game against the Pirates. O"Day tried to throw on the field this afternoon...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

June 09, 2017, 12:47pm

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NEW YORK - Adam Jones has returned to the Orioles' lineup tonight, but Manny Machado remains a no-show due to a strained left wrist. RubÃ©n Tejada is playing third base and batting ninth. Trey Mancini is serving as the designated hitter, and he's moved up to second in the order. The Orioles are tied for the most home runs in June with 14. Last season, they set the record in June with 56. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Trey Mancini DH Adam Jones CF Mark Trumbo RF Chris Davis 1B Jonathan...

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Bullpen talk and tonight's matchups in the Bronx

June 08, 2017, 8:20pm

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Bullpen talk and tonight's matchups in the Bronx

Can the Orioles go a second day without making a move to freshen up their bullpen? They stood pat yesterday despite playing 11 innings the previous night and using Mike Wright for 3 1/3 innings. They considered sending down Wright, the latest "reward" for a good relief outing, but decided to hold onto him. Wright doesn't figure to be available tonight for the series opener against the Yankees and Ubaldo JimÃ©nez threw 43 pitches in three innings last night after relieving Alec Asher. The...

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Nats do lots of running in makeup game, beat O's 6-1 (with quotes)

June 08, 2017, 6:01pm

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Nats do lots of running in makeup game, beat O's 6-1 (with quotes)

WASHINGTON - Signs that your starter is struggling in the first inning include a pitch count that reaches 41 and a phone call to the bullpen that causes Ubaldo JimÃ©nez to remove his jacket and grab his glove. It happened tonight at Nationals Park, where the Orioles' collective mood matched a blue sky earlier in the day that kept the tarp off the field and lessened the chances of another random postponement. The Orioles really could have used the break. Their third baseman was nursing a sore...

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Showalter on Jones, Machado, Davis and more (O's down 6-1)

June 08, 2017, 2:25pm

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Showalter on Jones, Machado, Davis and more (O's down 6-1)

WASHINGTON - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is available tonight if manager Buck Showalter wants to bring him off the bench. However, Showalter is keeping Jones out of the lineup after back-to-back long nights against the Pirates. "You know, he played two extra-inning games," Showalter said. "We had two challenging games, pretty sore. I talked with him. I decided that he needs to get a day off his legs. "(Twenty-one) innings running around center field. So hopefully he'll be available...

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Orioles and Nationals lineups

June 08, 2017, 12:54pm

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WASHINGTON - The Orioles lineup for tonight's makeup game in D.C. is missing third baseman Manny Machado and center fielder Adam Jones. Machado arrived at the ballpark wearing a soft brace on his left wrist. He met with manager Buck Showalter. Chris Davis is playing third base for the first time since Sept. 10, 2014. Mark Trumbo is at first base. Davis also met with Showalter before the lineup was posted. Joey Rickard is in center field and batting sixth. Jonathan Schoop is hitting second....

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Machado has strained wrist, more on Mancini

June 08, 2017, 11:30am

Orioles

Machado has strained wrist, more on Mancini

WASHINGTON - Manny Machado's MRI today didn't reveal any damage to his left hand beyond the punctures and bruise. I'm told that the third baseman has a strained wrist and is day-to-day. The Orioles haven't posted their lineup for tonight's makeup game against the Nationals in D.C. Machado sustained the injury last night in the top of the second inning when the Pirates' Andrew McCutchen spiked his wrist on the front end of a double steal. Machado took the field again in the third, but...

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Castillo on Jackson: "He's a great teammate, a great person"

June 07, 2017, 9:14pm

Orioles

Castillo on Jackson: "He's a great teammate, a great person"

After the media scrum broke up yesterday at Edwin Jackson's locker and he could breathe again, and also change into his Orioles batting practice attire, I introduced myself and asked whether he knew anyone in the clubhouse. The guy was joining his 12th team. I felt like the odds were pretty good. Jackson made sure to repeat my first name, never an easy task for the newbies, and said that he couldn't think of anyone off the top of his head. His world was still spinning. Less than 24 hours...

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More on Orioles 9-6 11-inning win and Machado's injury

June 07, 2017, 8:20pm

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Trey Mancini carried the Orioles back into their comfort zone tonight, his two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning moving them past regulation. Moving them to where they had won eight of nine games. Mancini felt right at home in the 11th, his three-run shot off Pirates left-hander Wade LeBlanc with two outs giving the Orioles a 9-6 win before what remained of an announced crowd of 19,957 at Camden Yards. Caleb Joseph worked a two-out walk to move Joey Rickard to second base...

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Machado leaves game with sore wrist (O's win 9-6 in 11 innings)

June 07, 2017, 4:52pm

Orioles

Machado leaves game with sore wrist (O's win 9-6 in 11 innings)

This isn't how the Orioles wanted RubÃ©n Tejada to make his debut with them. Manny Machado left tonight's game in the top of the fourth inning with soreness in his left wrist. Tejada stood on the on-deck circle as the final out was recorded in the bottom of the third and moved to Machado's position as the Pirates came to bat. Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen spiked Machado on the wrist on the front end of a double steal in the second inning, bringing assistant athletic trainer Brian...

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Castillo: "I will be good to go when they need me" (O's down 4-1)

June 07, 2017, 3:10pm

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Castillo: "I will be good to go when they need me" (O's down 4-1)

Orioles catcher Welington Castillo was on the field again today before batting practice, this time making throws to the bases coming out of his crouch. Castillo could be activated from the disabled list on Saturday instead of going on another injury rehab assignment. He's not trying to talk anyone out of it. "I will be good to go when they need me," he said. "That's what I think. Whatever they're thinking or might do, it's their business. I'm just here to do my job and play whenever...

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Showalter on Jackson's arrival and Hart's departure

June 07, 2017, 1:53pm

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Showalter on Jackson's arrival and Hart's departure

Paul Janish has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, allowing the Orioles to maintain their infield depth. The Orioles designated Janish for assignment yesterday while selecting RubÃ©n Tejada's contract from Norfolk. Edwin Jackson spoke at his locker for about six minutes today, happy to be back in the majors after finding out about an hour after last night's game at Gwinnett that the Orioles were selecting his contract. Jackson can be used in many ways,...

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Orioles lineup and notes (Hart optioned)

June 07, 2017, 11:25am

Orioles

Hyun Soo Kim is starting in left field tonight as the Orioles conclude their two-game series against the Pirates at Camden Yards. Edwin Jackson arrived at Camden Yards and has a locker set up with a No. 28 jersey hanging in it, but the Orioles haven't announced the roster move. Welington Castillo threw to the bases today before batting practice and said he's ready to come off the disabled list if the Orioles decide to activate him this weekend. And yes, Caleb Joseph gave him a Kevlar...

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Orioles selecting Jackson's contract (and other notes)

June 06, 2017, 9:00pm

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Another day passed without Edwin Jackson having his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk, but he's heading to Baltimore later today. The club is adding him to the bullpen, according to a source. It's been a process. Jackson was in Gwinnett last night and didn't pitch in a 4-3 victory. Tyler Wilson worked the first six innings, left-hander Lucas Luetge earned the win with a scoreless seventh and Jimmy Yacabonis covered the last two innings for his seventh save while lowering his ERA to...