Roch Kubatko

Orioles release Henry Urrutia

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Orioles release Henry Urrutia
The Orioles have released Cuban outfielder Henry Urrutia, the final chapter to a feel-good story that didn't bring a happy ending. Urrutia was batting .175/.243/.254 with two doubles and a home run in 20 games with Triple-A Norfolk after reporting from extended spring training. He came off the 40-man roster last summer and fell further out of the Orioles' long-term plans. Urrutia, who turned 30 in February, signed with the Orioles in July 12, 2012 after defecting from Cuba and taking up...
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Asher's value, Janish's return and more

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Asher's value, Janish's return and more
The Orioles have reached another off-day on their schedule and are flying to Houston later today to start a weekend series. My flight isn't until Friday, if anyone cares. And I prefer pretzels over peanuts if those are my only choices. Still a few more days before the Orioles have to commit to their Sunday starter. Jayson Aquino warmed twice yesterday without being used, but Alec Asher replaced Chris Tillman in the sixth inning and threw 24 pitches in two scoreless frames. Don't automatically...
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Roch Kubatko

Orioles come close again and come up empty (with quotes)

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Orioles come close again and come up empty (with quotes)
A streak of one-run losses for the Orioles has morphed into something less quirky and more concerning. The Twins jumped Chris Tillman early today, another misstep by a maligned rotation, and completed their three-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Orioles before an announced crowd of 32,267 at Camden Yards. The Orioles (25-20) have dropped four in a row and 10 of their last 13. They're two games behind the first-place Yankees, who play tonight. Fourteen of the last 15 games after been...
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Roch Kubatko

Orioles claim Sardiñas off waivers (plus game update)

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Orioles claim Sardiñas off waivers (plus game update)
The Orioles filled the last open spot on their 40-man roster today by claiming shortstop Luis Sardiñas off waivers from the Padres. The roster is now full, but the Orioles must create a spot for Sardiñas on the 25-man. Paul Janish could be designated for assignment after the Orioles selected his contract on Sunday. The Padres designated Sardiñas for assignment on Sunday after he batted .163/.226/.163 in 29 games. He's out of minor league options. Sardiñas, a switch-hitter from...
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Roch Kubatko

Orioles release Bourn again (O's down 4-1)

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Orioles release Bourn again (O's down 4-1)
The Orioles released outfielder Michael Bourn from his minor league contract today, making him a free agent who can sign with any team. Bourn reached the opt-out date on his deal and the Orioles didn't have a spot for him on their four-man bench. He was batting .220/.373/.317 in 11 games. Bourn re-signed with the Orioles on Feb. 22, was released on March 27 after breaking his right ring finger in spring training and signed again on April 11. The broken finger occurred while Bourn was catching...
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Showalter on weekend rotation: "See how today goes"

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Showalter on weekend rotation: "See how today goes"
Orioles manager Buck Showalter has decided on his rotation for the weekend series in Houston. He's just not sharing it. Kevin Gausman and Wade Miley are lined up for the first two games following Thursday's off-day. Ubaldo Jiménez's next turn is Sunday, but it's evident that Showalter is prepared to make a change. Showalter confirmed this morning that he's set his rotation for the series, but "not publicly yet." "See how today goes," he added. "Today might affect it." Read between...
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Roch Kubatko

Orioles lineup vs. Twins

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Orioles lineup vs. Twins
Caleb Joseph is behind the plate this afternoon, as the Orioles try to end their losing streak at three games. Trey Mancini stays in left field. Jonathan Schoop has drawn nine walks before June for the first time in his career. The game notes today don't list the starters for the weekend series in Houston. For the Orioles Seth Smith RF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Trey Mancini LF Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Caleb Joseph C Chris Tillman RHP
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Showalter on Jiménez, today's pitching matchup

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Showalter on Jiménez, today's pitching matchup
What did we learn yesterday about the Orioles' plans for Ubaldo Jiménez? Not a whole lot beyond how they weren't going to release him less than 24 hours after his latest failed start. There's no way it was happening. Skipping Jiménez without a replacement starter doesn't seem as likely after manager Buck Showalter said he wants to use Thursday's off-day to provide an extra day of rest for his rotation. Jiménez is in line to take the mound Sunday in Houston. This isn't a written...
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Santana goes distance to shut out Orioles 2-0 (with quotes)

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Santana goes distance to shut out Orioles 2-0 (with quotes)
This is how it's supposed to be and how the Orioles need it to be if they're going to remain in contention. Not the final score, but the performance of their starting pitcher. Dylan Bundy retired the Twins in order tonight in the first inning on only 12 pitches, striking out two batters. Twelve pitches, doubling the amount thrown by Ervin Santana in the bottom half, but still plenty impressive. Bundy needed only nine pitches to get through the third and 11 in the fourth, keeping him engaged...
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Jiménez's spot in rotation, alternatives (O's down 2-0)

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Jiménez's spot in rotation, alternatives (O's down 2-0)
Orioles manager Buck Showalter knew it wouldn't take long today for reporters to deliver the first question about Ubaldo Jiménez's status in the rotation and on the roster. Asked whether he might tweak his rotation by skipping a starter due to Thursday's off-day, Showalter replied, "Are you talking about Jiménez?" Well, as long as you mention him ... "You brought it up, really, because that's where we're going," Showalter said. "I'm going to give these guys the extra day with...
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Notes on Jiménez, Asher, Verrett and more

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Notes on Jiménez, Asher, Verrett and more
Ubaldo Jiménez is tentatively scheduled to make his start Sunday afternoon against the Astros in Houston. Whether he actually takes the mound remains in question. Manager Buck Showalter said he wants to use Thursday's off-day to provide extra rest for his starters, including Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy, which means he won't do much tweaking with the rotation. "Ubaldo's next start is Sunday," Showalter said, "and we'll see where we are when we get there." Jiménez is under heavy...
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Orioles lineup and update on Bourn (updated with Aquino)

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Orioles lineup and update on Bourn (updated with Aquino)
Trey Mancini is getting another start in left field tonight, as the Orioles continue their series against the Twins at Camden Yards. The club hasn't announced any roster moves, but reliever Stefan Crichton is packing up his clothes at his locker after throwing 59 pitches last night. Jayson Aquino, meanwhile, has returned to the Orioles clubhouse. Also, I'm hearing that outfielder Michael Bourn has exercised his opt-out clause at Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles have a few days to decide whether...
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Francisco Peña outrighted to Norfolk

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Francisco Peña outrighted to Norfolk
The Orioles' catching depth didn't take a hit this week. Francisco Peña cleared waivers today and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles designated him for assignment on May 17 to create a spot for reliever Stefan Crichton on the 25-man roster. In the process, they also freed up another spot on the 40-man roster, which now stands at 39 after they selected infielder Paul Janish's contract from Norfolk on Sunday. Peña went 4-for-7 with two home runs with the...
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More roster moves likely, more Jiménez and Davis' strikeouts

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More roster moves likely, more Jiménez and Davis' strikeouts
It would be a tremendous upset if the Orioles don't make at least one change to their pitching staff today after Stefan Crichton threw 59 pitches last night and Tyler Wilson threw 31. However, they may not be ready to settle the Ubaldo Jiménez debate. As I wrote last night, the Orioles simply could skip his next turn and make him available in long relief. They're off Thursday and can tweak the rotation. Anyone who thought manager Buck Showalter was going to announce his plans for...
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Struggles continue for Jiménez in 14-7 loss (with quotes)

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Struggles continue for Jiménez in 14-7 loss (with quotes)
The first batter that Ubaldo Jiménez faced tonight worked the count full and singled up the middle. The next batter was ahead 3-1 and flied out. The third batter also worked the count full and walked. Jiménez got back-to-back strikeouts to escape the jam, but the tone again had been set. It wasn't going to be his night. And it wasn't going to be pretty. One run scored in the third inning and one more in the fourth on Max Kepler's leadoff home run. The threads began to show, and his...
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Showalter on Castro, Ynoa and more (O's down 12-6)

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Showalter on Castro, Ynoa and more (O's down 12-6)
Manny Machado took batting practice this afternoon and remained in the Orioles lineup for tonight's series opener against the Twins at Camden Yards. Machado still had to test his left hand after yesterday's X-rays came back negative. "Keep in mind there's three levels of X-rays, it seems like to me," said manager Buck Showalter. "There's the one local in the locker room and there's the scan and if you're still having some symptoms they go to the MRI. I guess it's because each one...
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Flaherty receives PRP injection in shoulder (plus other notes)

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Flaherty receives PRP injection in shoulder (plus other notes)
Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty will have a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right shoulder today and head down to Sarasota to rehab. Flaherty figures to be out at least two weeks. He won't make the 10-day disabled list period. Flaherty said earlier today that doctors were determining whether the strain was in his rotator cuff or lat. "There's something going on," he said. "Hopefully, it won't take too long. They don't think it's that bad, but obviously it hasn't gotten better...
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Orioles recall Wilson, Machado in tonight's lineup

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Orioles recall Wilson, Machado in tonight's lineup
The Orioles have recalled right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk and he's available in the bullpen for tonight's series opener against the Twins at Camden Yards. Wilson takes the spot vacated by Miguel Castro, who was optioned following yesterday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Also, Manny Machado's hand is fine and he's in tonight's lineup. X-rays taken yesterday came back clean. Trey Mancini is in left field and J.J. Hardy is back at shortstop after sitting out yesterday's...
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Brach leans on support system to straighten out problems

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Brach leans on support system to straighten out problems
We see the dugout celebrations after a home run, with the complicated handshakes and sunflower seed showers. We see what transpires at the plate following a walk-off win, with coolers of water dumped over the hero's head and enough aggressive slaps delivered to the body to leave prints. There also used to be the occasional pies to the face, again in full view of anyone paying attention. But there's also the scene inside the clubhouse, away from the public eye, when a pitcher or player is...
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Orioles option Miguel Castro

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Orioles option Miguel Castro
The Orioles made two roster moves today sandwiched around their 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. After placing utility infielder Ryan Flaherty on the disabled list this morning and selecting Paul Janish's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles announced late this afternoon that they optioned pitcher Miguel Castro to Double-A Bowie. A corresponding move apparently will be announced on Monday afternoon. Castro made back-to-back appearances for the Orioles in Detroit and logged...
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