Roch Kubatko

Lineup intrigue and Gausman's important start

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Lineup intrigue and Gausman's important start
Orioles manager Buck Showalter never understands the obsession, curiosity or general intrigue over the daily lineups. I'll ask him about the latest and he'll reply, "Do people really care about this stuff?" They do. I do. And I now pronounce us reporter and reader. The Yankees are sending left-hander CC Sabathia to the mound for tonight's series opener in the Bronx, a tale of teams occupying the top two spots in the American League East. Seth Smith and Hyun Soo Kim will retreat to the...
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Roch Kubatko

Because You Asked - The New Batch

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Because You Asked - The New Batch
The mailbag is full again, though I'm estimating that three-fourths of it is occupied by weather-based questions. If this is any help, the latest forecast in New York calls for a high temperature of 78 degrees for Friday's series opener against the Yankees, with a 20 percent chance of rain. There's a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms on Saturday with a high temperature of 82, but it's not supposed to get above 63 degrees on Sunday, with no rain anticipated. Weather.com threw me a few days...
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Roch Kubatko

Orioles rally to walk past Rays in 11 innings (Fry optioned)

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Orioles rally to walk past Rays in 11 innings (Fry optioned)
An Orioles bullpen that allowed only one run in its last 19 2/3 innings before tonight couldn't hold up in the eighth inning. It also couldn't hold a slim lead. With the game advancing to the 11th inning, a tie also disappeared. But not the Orioles' opportunity to win another series. Seth Smith drew a four-pitch bases-loaded walk off Danny Farquhar with two outs in the 11th to give the Orioles a 5-4 win over the Rays at Camden Yards. The Orioles have won six series and split one while...
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Roch Kubatko

Flaherty gets rare start tonight (we're tied)

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Flaherty gets rare start tonight (we're tied)
Shortstop J.J. Hardy is out of the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since April 15 in Toronto, which coincided with Ryan Flaherty's only start this month. Hardy got to rest two days later with the Orioles having their fourth open date on the schedule. He played in the next eight games without a break, going 4-for-30, after a 7-for-16 stretch in the previous four games. The Orioles are off again Thursday, giving Hardy an extended rest before Friday night's series opener at Yankee...
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Roch Kubatko

Early notes on Britton, Tillman, Rickard and upcoming starters

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Early notes on Britton, Tillman, Rickard and upcoming starters
Orioles closer Zach Britton will pitch Friday evening at Double-A Bowie if today's side session, as expected, didn't bring any discomfort in his left forearm area. The Baysox have a 7:05 p.m. game against Akron at Prince George's Stadium. Britton won't be activated from the disabled list before Sunday in New York. The Orioles will decide whether he needs another outing in the minors. Britton hasn't pitched since April 14 in Toronto. He's allowed one run in seven innings and gone...
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Roch Kubatko

Orioles lineup vs. Rays

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays
Ryan Flaherty is in the starting lineup tonight at shortstop, as the Orioles close their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter said he wanted to give Flaherty a start during the homestand. Seth Smith is leading off and playing right field. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and batting seventh. Orioles relievers have allowed one earned run in 16 1/3 innings, with three saves, on the homestand. The bullpen has surrendered only one run in the last 19 2/3 innings. For the...
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Roch Kubatko

Triple-A rotation needs to turn around a rough start

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Triple-A rotation needs to turn around a rough start
The Orioles and Rays didn't let the weather stop them last night. Cold and rainy conditions are just part of the gig. The affiliates didn't have it so good - if we've lowered our standards to the point where last night's weather is acceptable. Triple-A Norfolk, Single-A Frederick and Single-A Delmarva were rained out. Double-A Bowie was in Richmond and gave up two runs in the ninth, stranded 14 runners and lost 2-1. Norfolk left-hander Chris Lee is starting today against Buffalo. He's 0-1...
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Roch Kubatko

Rays walk past Orioles in 2-0 win (with Showalter quotes)

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Rays walk past Orioles in 2-0 win (with Showalter quotes)
The walks came back and left marks on Wade Miley. Miley handed out six free passes tonight in seven innings, including two in back-to-back fashion in the fourth that led to the first two runs of the game. And the last. Miley completed seven innings at 116 pitches, with two runs and four hits allowed and eight strikeouts. He never got an ounce of offensive support, with 18 of the last 19 Orioles retired, and the Rays claimed a 2-0 victory at Camden Yards. The Orioles got four balls out of the...
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Roch Kubatko

Orioles facing different Rays starter tonight (O's down 2-0)

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Orioles facing different Rays starter tonight (O's down 2-0)
The Orioles won't face Erasmo Ramírez tonight in the second game of their series against the Rays. At least, not at the start. Ramirez has been scratched due to the uncertain weather condition and replaced by right-hander Austin Pruitt. Ramírez is available to pitch in relief. The rain stopped earlier this afternoon and the game will begin on time. Pruitt, a rookie, is 2-0 with a 7.94 ERA in eight relief appearances. He's allowed 10 earned runs (12 total) and 21 hits in 11 1/3 innings,...
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Roch Kubatko

Paul Fry "pretty speechless" after promotion

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Paul Fry "pretty speechless" after promotion
It was past midnight when Triple-A Norfolk manager Ron Johnson informed Paul Fry that the Orioles were calling up the young left-hander. The rest seemed like a blur. "Pretty speechless," Fry said today while standing in front of a photo of Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson that hangs outside the clubhouse entrance. Fry, 24, said he wasn't expecting the Orioles to promote him. "Not really," he said. "I had two outings at Norfolk after getting there. Hadn't played a home game yet. Pretty...
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Roch Kubatko

Early notes from Camden Yards

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Early notes from Camden Yards
The tarp is on the field at Camden Yards and batting practice again has been canceled. There's a reason why ballparks have indoor cages. It's not raining at the moment. Manager Buck Showalter said the forecast is similar to last night and the Orioles will try to play. It won't be comfortable - Showalter said rain was blowing into the dugout last night and there was no escaping it - but every attempt will be made to avoid a postponement. Closer Zach Britton will throw a bullpen session on...
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Roch Kubatko

Fry recalled and Crichton optioned, Orioles and Rays lineups

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Fry recalled and Crichton optioned, Orioles and Rays lineups
The Orioles have recalled left-hander Paul Fry from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned reliever Stefan Crichton to the Tides. Crichton had a 9.00 ERA in three innings over two appearances, his first in the majors. The Orioles acquired Fry, 24, from the Mariners on April 14 for international bonus slot No. 105. He's thrown 2 2/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts at Norfolk. Fry, who will make his major league debut with his first appearance, is wearing No. 66. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate...
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Roch Kubatko

More thoughts on the roster and how it could change

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More thoughts on the roster and how it could change
Seth Smith's return to the Orioles lineup last night gave them another leadoff option against right-handers and one fewer option in making room later this week for outfielder Joey Rickard. The Orioles are determined to carry a five-man bench again, with one member of the organization saying, "It makes us a better team." Rickard played in his first injury rehab game last night at Single-A Delmarva, going 1-for-4 with a run scored, and likely will remain with the Shorebirds tonight. Two starts...
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Roch Kubatko

Power and 'pen lead Orioles to 6-3 win (with Showalter quotes)

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Power and 'pen lead Orioles to 6-3 win (with Showalter quotes)
This wasn't the Cincinnati version of Ubaldo Jiménez tonight. Different opponent, city, weather and result. These were the same Orioles with a deep bullpen and power throughout the lineup. Vidal Nuño relieved Jiménez with the bases loaded and one out in the fourth, got two strikeouts to limit the damage and tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings. Hyun Soo Kim and Jonathan Schoop hit back-to-back home runs with two outs in the sixth to tie the game and Adam Jones launched a two-run shot in the...
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Roch Kubatko

Matt Barnes appealing suspension (O's lead 5-3)

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Matt Barnes appealing suspension (O's lead 5-3)
Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes has been suspended four games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch yesterday behind third baseman Manny Machado's head. Barnes will appeal the suspension, according to Major League Baseball. Barnes was ejected from the game after the ball hit Machado's bat. Machado returned to the batter's box and produced on RBI double on the first pitch from Joe Kelly. The Red Sox are off today and Barnes will be available on Tuesday while he appeals. Earlier...
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Britton plays catch, Tillman readies for next rehab start

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Britton plays catch, Tillman readies for next rehab start
Orioles closer Zach Britton ventured outdoors this afternoon and threw on flat ground. He didn't wait for his appointment with a hand specialist. He feels good and wants to proceed with the next step in his eventual return to the mound. Britton played a "firm" catch from 90 feet and also threw his four-seamer and sinker. "I felt good," he said. Britton hadn't talked to manager Buck Showalter and head athletic trainer Richie Bancells while meeting with reporters, but he's scheduled to...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays
Seth Smith has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since leaving Tuesday night's game in Cincinnati with a strained right hamstring. Hyun Soo Kim is starting in left field against Rays right-hander Chris Archer. For the Orioles Seth Smith RF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Welington Castillo C Hyun Soo Kim LF Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Ubaldo Jiménez RHP
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Roch Kubatko

Rickard's rehab assignment begins tonight in Delmarva

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Rickard's rehab assignment begins tonight in Delmarva
Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard, on the disabled list with a sprained left middle finger, will begin his rehab assignment tonight at low Single-A Delmarva. The Shorebirds made the announcement on their Twitter account. Rickard hit soft tosses and took live batting practice over the weekend and didn't report renewed discomfort in his finger. The Orioles needed the last of the stiffness to subside before clearing him for game activity. Rickard has been on the disabled list since injuring the...
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Roch Kubatko

Jiménez back on the mound, Machado back under the microscope

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Jiménez back on the mound, Machado back under the microscope
The Orioles' romance with the American League East continues tonight with the Rays visiting Camden Yards for a three-game series. Ubaldo Jiménez has been challenged over his career to repeat his delivery. Will he be able to repeat his last start? Jiménez shut out the Reds on two hits over 7 2/3 innings to lower his ERA from 10.38 to 5.51. He began a stretch of four consecutive quality starts from the rotation before Kevin Gausman's outing yesterday against the Red Sox. Jiménez is 5-2...
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Roch Kubatko

Wrapping up a controversial pitch and a 6-2 loss

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Wrapping up a controversial pitch and a 6-2 loss
The Orioles lost a game today, but kept their third baseman in one piece. A 6-2 loss to the Red Sox before an announced crowd of 35,522 at Camden Yards was overshadowed by a pitch from reliever Matt Barnes in the eighth inning that sailed behind Manny Machado's head. The pitch, clocked at 90 mph, appeared to hit Machado until replays showed that it actually ricocheted off his bat. Plate umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Barnes, Red Sox manager John Farrell argued and Machado was sent back to the...
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