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Tillman's troubles overshadow triple play (O's lose 7-5)

August 03, 2017, 6:23pm

Orioles

Tillman's troubles overshadow triple play (O's lose 7-5)

The Orioles have turned two triple plays this season, but they can't turn around Chris Tillman. No matter how hard everyone tries. A group effort brings glimmers of hope and more despair. Tillman failed to record an out in the third inning and was charged with five earned runs and seven total to put the Orioles behind 7-0 and raise his ERA to 8.10. And the rotation's recent roll has been halted. Rain continues to torment the Orioles and anyone who dares to step inside Camden Yards. It comes...

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Mancini cleaning up, Showalter reflecting (O's down 2-0)

August 03, 2017, 2:26pm

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Mancini cleaning up, Showalter reflecting (O's down 2-0)

Trey Mancini continues to bat cleanup for the Orioles while Mark Trumbo is on the disabled list and the opponents keep starting left-handers. Mancini is nestled between Jonathan Schoop and Chris Davis as the Orioles begin their four-game series against the Tigers, who are sending Matthew Boyd to the mound. With an infield hit and double last night, Mancini raised his season average to .302 with a .351 on-base percentage and .524 slugging percentage. He's collected seven hits in his last 18...

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Trumbo still expects to come off disabled list in Anaheim

August 03, 2017, 1:00pm

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Trumbo still expects to come off disabled list in Anaheim

Mark Trumbo threw today on the field and soon will be cleared to take batting practice and go on a short injury rehab assignment as he nears a return to the active roster. The Orioles still seem confident that Trumbo will be ready to come off the disabled list when he's eligible on Wednesday in Anaheim. "First time felt pretty much pain-free today," said manager Buck Showalter. "He'll start with some trunk and rotational stuff. Hopefully, headed toward BP and stuff soon. Try to work it out...

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Orioles and Tigers lineups

August 03, 2017, 10:54am

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The Orioles begin a four-game series tonight against the Tigers with a chance to return to .500 for the first time since June 29. Manager Buck Showalter is breaking out his right-handed lineup against Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd, with Craig Gentry in left field, Joey Rickard in right and Trey Mancini as the designated hitter. Tim Beckham continues to bat sixth as the shortstop. The rotation has allowed three earned runs in the last 35 2/3 innings, lowering its ERA from 5.98 to 5.65....

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Tillman's turn in the rotation

August 02, 2017, 7:16pm

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Chris Tillman will be facing the Tigers tonight on five days' rest with Jeremy Hellickson joining the rotation and no one coming out of it. This can be construed as good and bad news, based on track records and history. Let's start off in a positive direction. Tillman is 6-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 1.023 WHIP in nine career starts against the Tigers over 58 2/3 innings, and he was on the mound for Game 1 of the 2014 American League Division Series, which the Orioles swept. Tillman was charged...

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Hellickson shines in debut and Orioles sweep (with quotes)

August 02, 2017, 6:30pm

Orioles

The pressure of joining a new team couldn't fluster Jeremy Hellickson. Nor could a 35-minute rain delay in the third inning or an opponent that, before arriving in Baltimore, was the hottest team in baseball. Hellickson's debut was a rousing success, with the veteran right-hander shutting out the Royals over seven innings to continue the rotation's roll in a 6-0 victory at Camden Yards. The Orioles completed the sweep and have won five in a row, their longest streak since a six-game run from...

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Smith garnering more consideration vs. lefties (O's lead 3-0)

August 02, 2017, 2:53pm

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Smith garnering more consideration vs. lefties (O's lead 3-0)

The rain has stopped at Camden Yards, the sun is shining and the grounds crew prepared the field for tonight's game. You'd never know that it was pouring rain less than an hour ago. The Orioles are in a stretch of facing four left-handed starters in the span of five games, with the Rangers' Martin Perez closing out the weekend series in Arlington, the Royals sending Danny Duffy and Jason Vargas to the mound at Camden Yards and the Tigers opening their series Thursday night with Matthew...

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Early notes on Flaherty, Santander, Rickard, catchers and more

August 02, 2017, 1:09pm

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Early notes on Flaherty, Santander, Rickard, catchers and more

Not much to report this afternoon from Camden Yards as the Orioles took batting practice beneath a threatening sky. A light rain began to fall and the tarp was unrolled at 5:03 p.m. as players headed indoors. Ryan Flaherty started at second base today at Single-A Frederick and went 2-for-4. Reports say he threw much better. Flaherty will work out with the Orioles on Thursday and likely head to Triple-A Norfolk. His rehab assignment ends on Aug. 15, but manager Buck Showalter is hoping that...

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Orioles lineup vs. Royals

August 02, 2017, 11:06am

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The Orioles are trying tonight to complete their second three-game sweep of the Royals at home in the past two seasons. Tim Beckham gets another start at shortstop, continuing to bat sixth against Royals left-hander Jason Vargas. Joey Rickard is in right field, Craig Gentry is in left and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Seth Smith is 6-for-18 with three doubles, a home run and four RBIs against left-handers this season, but he's out of the lineup tonight. He's a career .207 hitters versus...

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Can Hellickson keep rotation on a roll?

August 01, 2017, 7:55pm

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The Jeremy Hellickson era officially begins tonight at Camden Yards. Hellickson is making his first start since the Orioles acquired him from the Phillies late Friday night. He hasn't pitched since July 22, when he faced the Brewers in Philadelphia and allowed six runs in five innings. It was the second consecutive start with Hellickson lasting five innings. He had worked seven, six, 6 1/3 and six in his previous four outings. Hellickson was at his best in the first month of the season, when...

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Bundy goes career-high eight innings in 7-2 win (with quotes)

August 01, 2017, 6:03pm

Orioles

Bundy goes career-high eight innings in 7-2 win (with quotes)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter may not have intended to set up a competition for rotation spots. He's just planning to start Jeremy Hellickson on Wednesday and eventually go with five, however it shakes out. Dylan Bundy isn't on the bubble. He isn't pitching for a job. Others may feel a bit uneasy, but the only uncertainty with him is how the Orioles provide the occasional rest. In his first start since allowing a career-high seven runs against the Astros, Bundy rationed the red-hot Royals...

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The rotation, Trumbo, Flaherty, Hardy and Beckham (O's lead 7-1)

August 01, 2017, 2:30pm

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The rotation, Trumbo, Flaherty, Hardy and Beckham (O's lead 7-1)

How will the Orioles fit Jeremy Hellickson into their rotation beyond Wednesday night's assignment against the Royals? Manager Buck Showalter isn't keen on using six starters, though he notes the benefits as the season progresses through the summer. "Anticipate it? It's a possibility, but there are some ways ..." he said. "I'd like to get to a four-man bench. You can't burn two players with one move with a three-man bench. There are a lot of dynamics involved in that. The game changes...

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Early notes and Royals lineup

August 01, 2017, 12:56pm

Orioles

The Orioles won't have outdoor batting practice this afternoon due to rain. However, they expect the game to start on time. Mark Trumbo's MRI today was "very positive," according to manager Buck Showalter. Trumbo is on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right ribcage, but the club remains hopeful that he'll be ready when eligible to return. Ryan Flaherty continues his injury rehab assignment tonight by playing third base at Single-A Frederick. Flaherty will work out with the Orioles...

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Giavotella designated for assignment, Beckham in lineup

August 01, 2017, 11:41am

Orioles

Giavotella designated for assignment, Beckham in lineup

The Orioles have designated second baseman Johnny Giavotella for assignment this afternoon to create a roster spot for infielder Tim Beckham. They will continue to go with a 13-man pitching staff. Giavotella is 1-for-10 in seven games. He's started twice, most recently on July 16 against the Cubs. Beckham, who's wearing No. 1, is playing shortstop tonight and batting sixth. Seth Smith is the designated hitter while Joey Rickard plays right field. In his last 10 games, Manny Machado has gone...

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Looking back at yesterday's deadline deals and rumors

July 31, 2017, 8:05pm

Orioles

Looking back at yesterday's deadline deals and rumors

If you were riding the Twitter roller coaster yesterday, you believed in the morning that Orioles reliever Zach Britton was staying, then by early afternoon you were convinced that he was a goner - most likely to the Astros, who reportedly were "close" to a deal - then told again that he was staying. Maybe you raised your arms instead of holding onto the bar. Maybe you found a bar and turned it into a drinking game. The Orioles fielded offers for Britton. They weren't satisfied with the...

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Gentry single in ninth gives Orioles 2-1 win (with quotes)

July 31, 2017, 5:46pm

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The non-waiver trade deadline passed this afternoon and the Orioles played their first game as confirmed buyers, with the pending arrival of infielder Tim Beckham following Friday night's acquisition of starter Jeremy Hellickson. No one is being flipped for prospects. The bullpen is intact. The only stripping takes place before showering. The newbies couldn't impact tonight's game. Beckham isn't on the 25-man roster and Hellickson won't make his debut until Wednesday night. Pitcher Yefry...

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Duquette: "There's still hope for 2017" (tied 1-1)

July 31, 2017, 2:44pm

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Duquette: "There's still hope for 2017" (tied 1-1)

The Orioles have placed outfielder Mark Trumbo on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right ribcage and transferred shortstop J.J. Hardy to the 60-day disabled list. They placed pitcher Jeremy Hellickson on the 25-man roster and optioned pitcher Yefry RamÃrez to Double-A Bowie. Executive vice president Dan Duquette said today that he spoke to the majority of contenders as the non-waiver trade deadline approached. He wanted to add to the club, however, believing it's still a contender...

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Orioles acquire Tim Beckham from Rays, Trumbo may go on DL

July 31, 2017, 12:45pm

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The Orioles completed a trade this afternoon that sends short-season Single-A Aberdeen pitcher Tobias Myers to the Rays for shortstop Tim Beckham, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft. The deal was completed just prior to the 4 p.m. non-waiver deadline and announced 40 minutes later. Manager Buck Showalter declined to comment on the trade during his session with the media because it hadn't been made public. Beckham, 27, is batting .259/.314/.407 with five doubles, three triples, 12 home...

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Orioles acquire Yefry RamÃrez from Yankees, Trumbo out of lineup

July 31, 2017, 11:26am

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Though it doesn't quality as huge non-waiver trade deadline news, the Orioles have acquired right-hander Yefry RamÃrez from the Yankees today in exchange for international signing bonus slots. RamÃrez, 23, is 10-3 with a 3.41 ERA and two complete games in 18 starts with Double-A Trenton. He's walked 38 batters and struck out 91 in 92 1/3 innings. RamÃrez has gone 30-26 with a 3.43 ERA in six minor league seasons, with 74 starts among his 98 appearances. He was an infielder in the...

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Does Britton make it past today's deadline?

July 30, 2017, 5:28pm

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Does Britton make it past today's deadline?

The non-waiver trade deadline is 4 p.m. today, the last chance for teams to deal players without first passing them through waivers. Nothing has really changed with Zach Britton's situation. There are numerous teams checking on him and the Orioles want a hefty return. No one is certain whether he's going to be traded. It could go either way, depending on the offers. Does any of this sound familiar? How much more can be written about Britton? The Dodgers, Astros and Cubs have been serious...