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Orioles score in double digits again in 10-2 win (with quotes)

July 19, 2017, 5:57pm

Orioles

If this is how the Orioles are going to respond to trade rumors and the notion that they're sellers, the front office should plant the idea a few days after they break camp. Kevin Gausman turned in the rotation's third consecutive quality start and the Orioles batted around in the seventh inning and assured themselves of a series win with a 10-2 victory over the Rangers before an announced sweaty crowd of 15,693 at Camden Yards. The Orioles are 45-49 overall and 28-19 at home. They've...

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Tejada trying to extend hot streak into tonight's game (O's win 10-2)

July 19, 2017, 3:00pm

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Tejada trying to extend hot streak into tonight's game (O's win 10-2)

With Johnny Giavotella on the roster strictly as a second baseman, RubÃ©n Tejada has settled into a role as the everyday shortstop for the Orioles. Paul Janish was designated for assignment and again outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The only alternative in J.J. Hardy's absence seems to be moving second baseman Jonathan Schoop to the left side of the infield, which has happened only twice in the starting lineup. Manager Buck Showalter has kept Manny Machado at third base. Machado apparently...

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Notes on Britton, trade rumors, Harvey, Flaherty and Castro

July 19, 2017, 1:06pm

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Notes on Britton, trade rumors, Harvey, Flaherty and Castro

Orioles manager Buck Showalter has declared left-hander Zach Britton ready to resume closing at the next opportunity. Britton has entered games in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings since coming off the disabled list again, and he hasn't been used in a save situation. He finished up last night's 12-1 win over the Rangers. The last of Britton's five saves came on April 14 in Toronto before his first trip to the disabled list. "He's ready to go," Showalter said. "If we get in a close...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

July 19, 2017, 10:57am

Orioles

The Orioles will try tonight to build their first three-game winning streak since June 24-27. Another quality start tonight from Kevin Gausman would give the Orioles three in a row for the first time since May 19-21. The Orioles are alone in fourth place, eight games behind the first-place Yankees and 4 Â½ out for the second wild card. Joey Rickard is in right field tonight with the Rangers starting left-hander MartÃn PÃ©rez. Caleb Joseph is catching. According to the Elias Sports...

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This, that and the other

July 18, 2017, 8:22pm

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Not that more examples are required to drive home the point that the Orioles' rotation has been a mess, but Kevin Gausman's 71 earned runs allowed ranked highest in the majors before last night, followed by Ubaldo JimÃ©nez and the Giants' Matt Moore with 68. Gausman's 20 starts were tied for first. It's a large sample size. Gausman brings a 6.39 ERA and 1.790 WHIP into tonight's game against the Rangers. Since tossing seven scoreless innings against the Rays, he's allowed a combined 13...

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Bundy with another quality start in 12-1 romp (with quotes)

July 18, 2017, 6:30pm

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Bundy with another quality start in 12-1 romp (with quotes)

The Orioles are a streaky little bunch. And that includes little streaks. They won the last two games before the break, were swept by the Cubs in a three-game series to start the second half and have beaten the Rangers twice in a row. These are small-sample-size streaks, but they've again put the Orioles five games below .500 and intensified the debate over buyers versus sellers versus standing pat. Chris Davis homered twice and drove in six runs, belting his eighth career grand slam, and...

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Duquette weighs deals for "this year and future years"

July 18, 2017, 4:31pm

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Duquette weighs deals for "this year and future years"

The Orioles suddenly are playing again like a club that hasn't conceded the 2017 season, no matter its placement in the standings and the wild card race. The optimism comes and goes, just like the run production that resurfaced in the first inning. To be determined is how many of the current players will be part of any attempts to make another run at contention. Majority owner Peter G. Angelos met early this afternoon with executive vice president Dan Duquette regarding the direction of the...

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Showalter on Wright, Britton, Givens and Bundy

July 18, 2017, 1:48pm

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Showalter on Wright, Britton, Givens and Bundy

Slow news day this afternoon at Camden Yards. Nothing in the way of significant injury updates. Utility infielder Ryan Flaherty may not be ready to begin a rehab assignment later this week, but there haven't been any setbacks. Mike Wright remains with the Gulf Coast League team and will get another start after pitching yesterday and allowing four runs in two-thirds of an inning. Manager Buck Showalter said he continues to view Wright as a starter, though the former third-round pick out of East...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

July 18, 2017, 11:39am

Orioles

No surprises in the Orioles' lineup tonight. Seth Smith continues to bat seventh, with Adam Jones in the leadoff spot. Trey Mancini continues to play left field, with Hyun Soo Kim on the bench. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Orioles and Nationals are tied for the major league lead with 11 games won while scoring three runs or fewer. The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association has chosen Jones as the Orioles' recipient of the Heart and Hustle Award for the fifth time. The...

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Bundy set up to top last year's innings total

July 17, 2017, 6:58pm

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Bundy set up to top last year's innings total

If anyone chose July 18 as the date that Dylan Bundy surpassed last year's innings total, go directly to the window and wait to collect your money. Shake your head in amazement if you're denied. Question your luck. Change hobbies immediately. It's not a sure thing with two innings required, but your chances are pretty solid. Take your place in line. Bundy has amassed 108 innings after totaling 109 2/3 in 2016. He isn't on a serious roll at the moment, but it's no joke that he's been the...

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Orioles find recipe for first second-half win (with Showalter quotes)

July 17, 2017, 6:03pm

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This is how it looks when a starting pitcher is largely effective and the offense perks up at the exact right moment. This is how a team tumbling out of control finally regains its footing. Chris Tillman offered up a rare quality start for the Orioles tonight and Seth Smith's home run in the seventh inning broke a tie and sparked a 3-1 victory over the Rangers in the series opener at Camden Yards. No longer winless in the second half, the Orioles improved to 43-49 overall and 26-19 at...

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Harvey set to join GCL team on Wednesday (O's lead 3-1)

July 17, 2017, 1:38pm

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Harvey set to join GCL team on Wednesday (O's lead 3-1)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed to reporters this afternoon at Camden Yards that former first-round pick Hunter Harvey will pitch Wednesday in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League. Harvey, 22, is beginning an injury rehab assignment one year after undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. He recently threw a two-inning simulated game and convinced the Orioles that he was ready to join an affiliate. "I know they're kind of planning him out through the end of August,...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rangers (updated)

July 17, 2017, 11:10am

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Adam Jones remains the Orioles' leadoff hitter and Seth Smith continues to bat seventh as the Orioles begin a four-game series against the Rangers at Camden Yards. Nothing unusual about the lineup. Jonathan Schoop still is batting third and has returned to second base, and Trey Mancini remains in left field. Left-handers are batting .366/.482/.538 against Chris Tillman this season. According to MLB Statcast, Manny Machado ranks ninth in the majors in average exit velocity at 93.3 mph. For the...

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Available Orioles and Tillman's return to the mound

July 16, 2017, 7:04pm

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There are varying levels of "sellers" in baseball. The Orioles are in the process of seeking their level. They must get approval from ownership before making any significant deals. In the meantime, they'd definitely be willing to move outfielders Seth Smith and Hyun Soo Kim and catcher Welington Castillo. Those are the smaller pieces that don't get as much media attention. Executive vice president Dan Duquette will listen to offers for closer Zach Britton and setup men Brad Brach and Darren...

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Orioles swept by Cubs in first post-break series (with quotes)

July 16, 2017, 12:33pm

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The All-Star break didn't fix the Orioles' starting rotation. It's still broken. Rest must not have been the answer. Ubaldo JimÃ©nez lasted only 3 2/3 innings this afternoon and the Orioles lost to the Cubs 8-0 before an announced crowd of 31,105 at Camden Yards. The Orioles were swept in the opening series of the second half and fell to 42-49, putting them seven games below .500 for the first time this season. They were shut out today for the fifth time and the Cubs outscored them...

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Notes on Schoop and Giavotella (O's down 8-0)

July 16, 2017, 9:24am

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Notes on Schoop and Giavotella (O's down 8-0)

Jonathan Schoop is making his second start and third appearance at shortstop today, with Johnny Giavotella playing second base in the series finale. As I wrote this morning, Giavotella is 4-for-8 lifetime against Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana. "I want to get Johnny in there," said Orioles manager Buck Showalter. "He's only second base, so to get him in there and to not sit Jon, unless you DH him, which moves another guy, (Mark) Trumbo in right field and moves another player around that you...

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Flaherty on the frustration of injury and Orioles' struggles

July 16, 2017, 8:27am

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Infielder Ryan Flaherty hasn't been given an exact date for beginning his injury rehab assignment, but he's hopeful that he can start playing later this week. And just briefly before the Orioles activate him from the disabled list. The Orioles cleared Flaherty to begin throwing again and he's been taking ground balls and swinging in the cage. "I've been throwing now for about a week and a half," he said. "Just trying to build my arm strength up before I get going in rehab...

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Orioles and Cubs lineups

July 16, 2017, 7:02am

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Jonathan Schoop is starting at shortstop today as the Orioles try to avoid a three-game sweep by the Cubs. Johnny Giavotella is starting at second base. Adam Jones remains the leadoff hitter, with Trey Mancini in left field and Joey Rickard in right. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Jonathan Schoop SS Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Trey Mancini LF Welington Castillo C Johnny Giavotella 2B Joey Rickard RF Ubaldo JimÃ©nez RHP For the Cubs Ben Zobrist 2B Kris Bryant 3B Anthony Rizzo...

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Outside interest in Brach and today's game

July 15, 2017, 8:19pm

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Outside interest in Brach and today's game

In case anyone missed it on Twitter, I'll pass along that teams like players who might be able to help them, but there may not be active discussions between the two sides. Also, everyone likes Zach Britton. There may actually be more inquiries about Brad Brach than Britton. I'm hearing that there's heavy traffic on Brach, who was dangled at the Winter Meetings for the proper return. The Orioles aren't simply going to unload him. Brach also can become a free agent following the 2018 season....

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Two-out trouble tells story in Orioles' 10-3 loss to Cubs (with quotes)

July 15, 2017, 6:09pm

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Two feel-good victories for the Orioles to close the first half have lost their value, erased by two losses coming out of the break that shove them further out of the playoff picture. Jake Arrieta held his former team to one earned run in 6 2/3 innings, Wade Miley couldn't avoid two-out trouble and the Orioles lost to the Cubs 10-3 before an announced crowd of 40,258 at Camden Yards. The Orioles (42-48) are six games below .500 for the second time this season. They're 3-8 in July after going...