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Orioles recall Castro and option Hart (O's down 5-4)

May 17, 2017, 2:12pm

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DETROIT - The Orioles had another roster move in them before tonight's game against the Tigers. Pitcher Miguel Castro has been recalled from Double-A Bowie, with left-hander Donnie Hart optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Castro will wear No. 50. Castro made one relief appearance with the Baysox after leaving extended spring training and allowed one run and six hits over four innings. He didn't walk a batter. The Orioles acquired Castro, 22, from the Rockies on April 7 for a player to be named or...

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Schoop on hamstring, Crichton on latest return

May 17, 2017, 1:03pm

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Schoop on hamstring, Crichton on latest return

DETROIT - Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop made sure to hydrate after leaving last night's game with cramping in his right leg. A simple task that should keep him on the field. Schoop tested the leg before batting practice by running in the outfield and moving side to side under the watch of assistant athletic trainer Brian Ebel. "Everything's good," Schoop said. "There was a little bit of a cramp yesterday and I came in today and ran and did some things and I feel good." Though a...

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Orioles DFA PeÃ±a (plus tonight's lineups)

May 17, 2017, 12:07pm

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DETROIT - The Orioles designated catcher Francisco PeÃ±a for assignment this afternoon to create a spot for reliever Stefan Crichton on the 25-man roster. So far, that's the only move announced by the Orioles. PeÃ±a went 4-for-7 in three games and homered twice on Saturday to double his major league total. The Orioles outrighted PeÃ±a on Feb. 15 after trading for Gabriel Ynoa, and he can refuse another assignment and become a free agent if he clears waivers. Crichton could drive the...

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Pitching in with ideas for the bullpen (updated with Crichton)

May 16, 2017, 10:28pm

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Pitching in with ideas for the bullpen (updated with Crichton)

DETROIT - Without a pair of cheaters in my laptop bag, it was a little more difficult yesterday to read between the lines as the Orioles made another roster move. The Orioles are holding onto three catchers, but not for long. They're expected to part with Francisco PeÃ±a today - later than anticipated - and add a seventh reliever after carrying an expanded bench through the first 37 games of the season. A second fresh arm could be added after manager Buck Showalter used up everyone last...

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Orioles fight back for 13-11 13-inning win over Tigers (updated)

May 16, 2017, 8:31pm

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DETROIT - The Orioles can't seem to avoid testing the resiliency of their short bullpen. Even if it means running out of arms. Wade Miley became the latest starter tonight who didn't work into the late innings, coming out after failing to retire a batter in the sixth, and the bullpen fumbled two more leads. A game stretched to 13 innings before the Tigers convinced everyone that they, indeed, have the worst bullpen in baseball. Chris Davis hit his second home run of the night, a two-run shot...

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Showalter on roster moves, O'Day and more (we're still tied)

May 16, 2017, 2:19pm

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Showalter on roster moves, O'Day and more (we're still tied)

DETROIT - The Orioles aren't expected to carry three catchers through the rest of the road trip that concludes Thursday afternoon. Earlier today, the Orioles outrighted outfielder Craig Gentry to Triple-A Norfolk after he cleared waivers and they activated catcher Welington Castillo from the disabled list. They held onto backups Caleb Joseph and Francisco PeÃ±a as part of their five-man bench. Asked about having three catchers, manager Buck Showalter replied, "Today, yes. Stay tuned." "We...

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Gentry outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk, O'Day says he's fine

May 16, 2017, 1:02pm

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Gentry outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk, O'Day says he's fine

DETROIT - The Orioles have outrighted outfielder Craig Gentry to Triple-A Norfolk to create a spot for catcher Welington Castillo on the 25-man roster. Gentry is out of options and he passed through waivers. It's a surprising move from the Orioles, who valued Gentry's contributions off the bench and didn't seem inclined to carry three catchers. However, they're holding onto Francisco PeÃ±a, who's also out of options. Gentry was 6-for-37 (.162) with a double, home run, four RBIs and three...

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Castillo in tonight's lineup

May 16, 2017, 10:40am

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DETROIT - Welington Castillo will be activated from the disabled list and start tonight in the series opener against the Tigers. Castillo is batting seventh against Tigers left-hander Matt Boyd and catching left-hander Wade Miley for only the second time. He's currently taking earlier batting practice with a group that also includes Trey Mancini and Ryan Flaherty. Mancini is in left field tonight, Joey Rickard is in right and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Orioles catchers lead the...

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Tonight's game, prospect updates and former Orioles

May 15, 2017, 2:07pm

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The Orioles' road trip continues tonight with a stop in Detroit, where they won two of three games last season while taking the season series 5-2. Adam Jones was 13-for-26 with two doubles, three home runs and seven RBIs in the seven games. The Orioles haven't swept the Tigers in a three-game series in Detroit since 2004. The Tigers' last home three-game sweep of the Orioles came in 2010. A sweep isn't the first priority for the Orioles. They need to end their season-long four game losing...

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Castillo ready to return to active roster

May 15, 2017, 11:17am

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Castillo ready to return to active roster

The Orioles are expected to activate catcher Welington Castillo from the disabled list prior to Tuesday night's series opener against the Tigers at Comerica Park. A team official said it sounds like Castillo will be ready, which will lead to another roster move. Castillo was eligible to return on Thursday while the Orioles were in D.C., but they decided to send him on a short injury rehab assignment. Castillo served as designated hitter in both ends of Saturday's doubleheader at Double-A...

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More on Mancini

May 14, 2017, 5:38pm

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When Orioles manager Buck Showalter posts his lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Tigers in Detroit, Trey Mancini won't be the first name listed. His leadoff days are, at the least, put on hold. Mancini hadn't hit first at any stage of his life, from Little League to professional ball, until April 19 in Cincinnati. No designated hitter in a National League ballpark, limited options for the manager. Mancini joked that if people saw photos of him as a kid, they wouldn't ask whether he...

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Orioles recall Bleier (plus today's lineups)

May 14, 2017, 8:11am

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The Orioles have recalled left-hander Richard Bleier from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned left-hander Vidal NuÃ±o to the Tides in the latest attempt to freshen up the bullpen. NuÃ±o has posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.750 WHIP in nine relief appearances over 12 innings. Bleier allowed one earned run (three total) over four innings in his only appearance with the Orioles. Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy aren't in today's lineup for the series finale in Kansas City, as the Orioles try to snap their first...

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Kendall on Mullins: "There hasn't been any glaring weakness"

May 13, 2017, 1:26pm

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Kendall on Mullins: "There hasn't been any glaring weakness"

Outfielder Cedric Mullins, who's emerged as an elite position prospect in the organization, continues to perform light baseball activities in Sarasota as he recovers from a left hamstring injury. Mullins strained the hamstring on April 20 and the initial projection had him missing two weeks. He's batting .367/.406/.683 with five doubles, a triple, four home runs, 11 RBIs and 17 runs scored in 14 games. It wasn't the fast track that caused the injury, but he's certainly on it. The Orioles...

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Can Orioles sustain a six-man bullpen?

May 13, 2017, 1:21pm

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The Orioles head into tonight's game in Kansas City maintaining their six-man bullpen, which isn't always going to be fully stocked. There have been empty spaces of late, which is impacting games and bringing into question how much longer the Orioles can go with their expanded five-man bench. Manager Buck Showalter indicated to reporters last night that he didn't want to use two relievers and was holding back a third for a save situation. Showalter mentioned in D.C. that he wanted to rest...

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Orioles lineup vs. Royals

May 13, 2017, 11:42am

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First baseman Chris Davis returns to the Orioles lineup tonight after sitting out last night's 3-2 loss in Kansas City. Trey Mancini is in left field against Royals right-hander Nate Karns. Francisco PeÃ±a is catching Chris Tillman again. The Orioles are trying to avoid their first three-game losing streak. They've dropped back-to-back games for the fourth time. Reliever Mychal Givens is celebrating his 27th birthday today. For the Orioles Seth Smith RF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Chris...

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Hart warming to idea of broader role

May 12, 2017, 3:31pm

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Losing Zach Britton to another left forearm strain has given the Orioles an altered bullpen look in multiple ways. It's not just about having someone else close. Going with six relievers also factors into it, of course. There are times when someone is warming in a certain situation, like Alec Asher in the eighth inning or Vidal NuÃ±o in the ninth, and a second peek through the binoculars is needed for confirmation. But anything goes at the moment. Donnie Hart doesn't want to be cast as a...

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Orioles and Royals lineups

May 12, 2017, 1:18pm

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Craig Gentry is in the Orioles' lineup tonight for the first time since April 30, as the Royals send left-hander Danny Duffy to the mound. Gentry is in right field and batting ninth. Trey Mancini is starting at first base and Chris Davis is on the bench. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. The Orioles lead the American League and rank third in the majors with a .303 average with runners in scoring position. They trail the Mets (.320) and Nationals (.319). Dylan Bundy is 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA...

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Orioles left with another opposing southpaw

May 11, 2017, 4:10pm

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The Orioles ranked last in the American League and 29th in the majors last season with a .234 average against left-handed starters. They've bumped it up to .247 this year, seventh in the league and 14th in the majors. The opportunities keep coming. It's like the baseball gods keep testing them. When the Royals' Danny Duffy toes the rubber tonight, the Orioles will be facing their 15th lefty in the first 34 games. They've gone 8-6, most recently winning Monday night against the Nationals'...

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O's-Nats finale rescheduled for June 8 (updated)

May 11, 2017, 3:51pm

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O's-Nats finale rescheduled for June 8 (updated)

WASHINGTON - The Orioles and Nationals will lose their June 8 off-days in order to make up tonight's postponed game. The clubs will play at 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park, and tonight's tickets will be honored. This is the Orioles' first postponement of the season. They experienced four of them in 2016. The rain has let up considerably tonight, but the tarp never came off the field. No word on whether Dylan Bundy is being pushed back to Friday night's opener in Kansas City. Chris Tillman was...

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Joseph's expanded role, Jones' smaller strike zone (game postponed)

May 11, 2017, 2:45pm

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Joseph's expanded role, Jones' smaller strike zone (game postponed)

WASHINGTON - Tonight's game won't start on time due to continuing rain, which picked up in intensity around 6 p.m. Caleb Joseph is using Welington Castillo's stint on the disabled list to work his way back into the lineup and raise his average. It climbed to .240 on Monday after his 4-for-4 night, a significant gain after going 0-for-12 in his first three starts. Joseph is batting .270 in 10 games this month while Castillo has been recovering from right shoulder tendinitis. He's produced...