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

September 01, 2017, 7:41pm

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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

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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

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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...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

August 31, 2017, 11:26am

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The catching platoon for the Orioles has been put on hold, with Welington Castillo getting another start tonight against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Castillo is only the second catcher in Orioles history to go 4-for-4 with three or more RBIs, joining Andy Etchebarren on Sept. 28, 1973 against the Indians. Also per Elias, Tim Beckham's 47 hits in August are the second-most in club history for a single month. Cal Ripken Jr. had 53 hits in September...

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This, that and the other

August 30, 2017, 6:00pm

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We're down to the last day before teams can begin expanding their rosters. The Orioles will bring up a pitcher to get their bullpen back to seven relievers and select the contract of a third catcher. They also could recall outfielder Joey Rickard rather than wait until Triple-A Norfolk's season ends on Monday. Rickard hit his first home run for the Tides last night and it was a grand slam. Here's the yearly reminder that anyone who comes up from the minors must be placed on the 40-man roster...

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Orioles rally to defeat Mariners, complete sweep (with quotes)

August 30, 2017, 2:13pm

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The hook came rather quickly today for Ubaldo JimÃ©nez. So did the power that allowed the Orioles to recover, the letdown in the eighth and the subsequent response to it. Manager Buck Showalter called upon his bullpen with two outs in the third inning, four runs already on the board for the Mariners and JimÃ©nez at 54 pitches. He didn't need to see anymore. A team can't rally for a win and extend its streak if it's giving up more runs than it scores. It says so in every book ever written...

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Notes on Ãlvarez, Hardy, Castillo, Gentry, Harvey and more (tied 7-7)

August 30, 2017, 9:48am

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Notes on Ãlvarez, Hardy, Castillo, Gentry, Harvey and more (tied 7-7)

Triple-A Norfolk's Pedro Ãlvarez is one of the players that the Orioles are discussing as part of their expanded September roster. Ãlvarez hasn't played in the majors this season. He's been named to the International League's postseason All-Star team as a designated hitter after batting .241 with 30 doubles, 26 home runs, and 89 RBIs in 135 games. The 26 home runs and 89 RBIs are the most by a Tides player since Norfolk became an Orioles affiliate in 2007. Ãlvarez leads the minors...

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Orioles lineup vs. Mariners

August 30, 2017, 8:04am

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Welington Castillo remains behind the plate today as the Orioles close out their series against the Mariners and try to extend their winning streak to seven games. He's starting a fourth consecutive game. Manager Buck Showalter is sticking with the hot hand. Craig Gentry is in right field with the Mariners starting left-hander Ariel Miranda. Manny Machado is batting .345 with 12 home runs and 34 RBIs in 27 games this month. His 12 home runs are a career-high for a single month. Tim Beckham has...

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More on Bundy's gem and Mancini's stellar rookie season

August 29, 2017, 8:18pm

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More on Bundy's gem and Mancini's stellar rookie season

You know that a pitcher must have been exceptional when the number of "pies" to his face during his postgame interview exceeds the hits he allowed. Dylan Bundy wore three of them last night delivered by three of his teammates - his reward for holding the Mariners to Kyle Seager's bunt single in the fourth inning. No Oriole had tossed a complete-game shutout since Miguel GonzÃ¡lez on Sept. 3, 2014 versus the Reds. The last one-hitter came from Chris Tillman and Zach Britton on July 18, 2015...

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Bundy goes distance in 4-0 win (with quotes)

August 29, 2017, 6:08pm

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Bundy goes distance in 4-0 win (with quotes)

Dylan Bundy brought his ace stuff again tonight, mixing an assortment of pitches that kept the Mariners off-balance and off the scoreboard. The strikeouts were piling up, but not the runs to support him. Jonathan Schoop's solo homer in the first inning off Erasmo Ramirez had to suffice until the game moved through the middle innings. Manny Machado led off the sixth with a home run, his 29th, matching Schoop's season total. Welington Castillo greeted reliever James Pazos with a homer in the...

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Orioles option Donnie Hart to Triple-A Norfolk (O's lead 3-0)

August 29, 2017, 2:12pm

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Left-hander Donnie Hart spent one day with the Orioles, earning the win last night before heading back to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles optioned Hart today and reinstated Dylan Bundy from the bereavement list. Bundy is starting tonight against the Mariners. Manager Buck Showalter challenged the media earlier today to come up with suggestions. He preferred to keep his bullpen intact, but Hart was the most logical roster move. Hart was recalled yesterday while the Orioles optioned Mike Wright,...

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Waiting on roster move, lineup decision, AFL and more

August 29, 2017, 1:16pm

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Waiting on roster move, lineup decision, AFL and more

The Orioles are waiting to make their corresponding roster move for pitcher Dylan Bundy, who starts tonight against the Mariners if the rain subsides. Left-hander Donnie Hart would appear to be the obvious choice after replacing Mike Wright, who got the call as Bundy's replacement for a few days. But anyone sent down must remain off the roster for 10 days. The Orioles couldn't bring back Hart on Sept. 1, for example, when rosters expand. Manager Buck Showalter would like to keep his bullpen...

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Orioles lineup vs. Mariners

August 29, 2017, 11:31am

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The Orioles removed Dylan Bundy from the bereavement list to make tonight's start. No corresponding move has been announced. Mark Trumbo is out of the lineup. He's 1-for-20 lifetime against Mariners right-hander Erasmo RamÃrez. Craig Gentry is in right field and Seth Smith is the designated hitter. Welington Castillo stays behind the plate. Manny Machado is batting .312 (39-for-125) with eight doubles, a triple, eight home runs, 26 RBIs and 23 runs scored in 30 games against the American...