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Schoop on All-Star experience (O's down 9-2)

July 15, 2017, 2:58pm

Orioles

Schoop on All-Star experience (O's down 9-2)

The Orioles continue to bat Jonathan Schoop third, with his 18th start coming tonight against the Cubs at Camden Yards. It seems to agree with him. Schoop is hitting .299/.351/.507 with two doubles, four home runs and nine RBIs in 67 at-bats. He enters tonight's game with a .296/.347/.537 slash line with 24 doubles, 18 home runs, 54 RBIs and 19 walks. Schoop has hit everywhere in the lineup this season except fourth and ninth, the majority of his starts (26) coming in the sixth slot. What...

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Gausman, rehab assignments, Britton and Bleier roles

July 15, 2017, 1:20pm

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Gausman, rehab assignments, Britton and Bleier roles

With Kevin Gausman recording only five quality starts among his 20 outings this season, his ERA climbing to 6.39 in 100 innings, the Orioles aren't resistant to the idea of sending him down to the minors. They just haven't reached that point. Whether an assignment at Triple-A Norfolk would benefit Gausman is open to debate. "That's a matter of, you can get a lot of opinions on the answer to that question," said manager Buck Showalter. "I have my own thoughts and we listen to a lot of...

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Orioles and Cubs lineups

July 15, 2017, 11:13am

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Adam Jones remains the Orioles' leadoff hitter for tonight's game against the Cubs, who are starting right-hander Jake Arrieta. Seth Smith, who normally bats first against right-handers, is moved down to seventh. Caleb Joseph is catching left-hander Wade Miley. Mark Trumbo is batting .313 (10-for-32) with two doubles, four home runs, eight RBIs, five walks and eight runs scored. Manny Machado is batting .419 (13-for-31) during a seven-game hitting streak that includes three doubles, two home...

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Arrieta and Strop at Camden Yards, Miley's success vs. Cubs

July 14, 2017, 9:14pm

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Arrieta and Strop at Camden Yards, Miley's success vs. Cubs

Jake Arrieta will get the bulk of the attention this weekend because he's returning to Camden Yards for the first time since the Orioles traded him to the Cubs on July 2, 2013. The two no-hitters and the Cy Young Award are the likely reasons. No need to overthink it. However, let's not forget about reliever Pedro Strop, who was included in the deal. He was excited to be back in Baltimore yesterday and got a huge smile on his face after spotting a couple of reporters from the Orioles beat crew...

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Orioles battle back from eight-run deficit and lose (with quotes)

July 14, 2017, 7:37pm

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The Orioles may not be sellers, but they were ready to trade tonight's game. Maybe for an outcome to be named later. Kevin Gausman allowed a career-high four home runs through the third inning and the Cubs built an eight-run lead before the Orioles stormed back to tie it in the bottom of the eighth. A miserable night took a dramatic turn for the better. And then the ninth inning arrived and it was time again to make a deal. Addison Russell lined a home run off Brad Brach with one out to give...

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Machado on trade speculation, Arrieta on return (tied 8-8)

July 14, 2017, 2:54pm

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Machado on trade speculation, Arrieta on return (tied 8-8)

The tarp is on the field at Camden Yards as a light rain began to fall during batting practice, and the start of tonight's game will be delayed. This will be the 12th game delayed for the Orioles this season due to inclement weather or the threat of it. The Orioles took BP without interruption. They made a roster move earlier today by activating first baseman Chris Davis from the disabled list and outrighting outfielder Craig Gentry to Triple-A Norfolk after he again cleared waivers. They...

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Showalter on Flaherty, Jones leading off, trade deadline and more

July 14, 2017, 1:32pm

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Showalter on Flaherty, Jones leading off, trade deadline and more

Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty remains with the club and could go on an injury rehab assignment next week. Flaherty, on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder, did some early hitting this afternoon and he continues to take ground balls and throw. Manager Buck Showalter said he's hopeful that Flaherty will be able to join an affiliate within the next five to seven days. Team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs examined Flaherty's shoulder yesterday in Baltimore. "He got as good a...

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Orioles and Cubs lineups (Gentry outrighted)

July 14, 2017, 11:37am

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The Orioles' first lineup following the All-Star break includes Adam Jones in the leadoff spot, where he spent the majority of the 2016 season. Jones is batting first against Cubs left-hander Mike Montgomery. Manny Machado is hitting second, following by Jonathan Schoop, Mark Trumbo and Chris Davis, who's off the disabled list. The Orioles haven't announced a corresponding roster move for Davis, but outfielder Craig Gentry was in manager Buck Showalter's office. For the Orioles Adam Jones...

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Orioles set to begin second half with series against Cubs

July 13, 2017, 6:00pm

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The Orioles begin the official second half of the season tonight, not the mathematical version, with a three-game series against a unique opponent. The Cubs are visiting Baltimore for only the second time, taking two of three games in 2003. It was so long ago, Rick Helling and Travis Driskill covered nine innings for the lone win on June 12. Driskill allowed one run in four innings to notch the save in a 6-1 victory at Camden Yards. B.J. Surhoff and Melvin Mora homered, Brook Fordyce collected...

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Workout day provides updates on rotation, Davis, Hardy and more

July 13, 2017, 2:43pm

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Workout day provides updates on rotation, Davis, Hardy and more

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed his rotation today for the next five games, including the previously unidentified starter for Sunday. Kevin Gausman, Wade Miley and Ubaldo JimÃ©nez will work the three-game series against the Cubs that begins Friday night at Camden Yards. Chris Tillman and Dylan Bundy will face the Rangers on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, as the homestand continues. Bundy was shoved to the back of the rotation to provide more rest and the Orioles will try to find...

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More on Davis' pending return and Mancini's impressive first half

July 12, 2017, 8:14pm

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More on Davis' pending return and Mancini's impressive first half

SALISBURY, Md. - Chris Davis wished that he could have hit a home run last night to reward the fans at Perdue Stadium who greeted each of his at-bats with a rousing ovation. He settled for no longer having pain in his right oblique and being ready to come off the disabled list. Going 0-for-4 with Single-A Delmarva, including a strikeout and double play, didn't matter in the grand scheme. "I've felt really good physically for about a week and a half," he said. "Obviously, the medical staff...

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Chris Davis finishes rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin O's

July 12, 2017, 5:44pm

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Chris Davis finishes rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin O's

SALISBURY, Md. - Chris Davis completed his brief injury rehab assignment tonight with four at-bats with the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds of the South Atlantic League. Serving as the designated hitter and batting second, Davis struck out swinging in the first inning, grounded into a 4-6-3 double play to end the third inning, bounced to second base leading off the sixth and bounced to first base in the eighth. Davis played first base Monday afternoon at high Single-A Frederick and went 1-for-4...

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Schoop doubles and scores in first All-Star Game

July 11, 2017, 6:05pm

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Schoop doubles and scores in first All-Star Game

Jonathan Schoop proved tonight that he also can double in games that don't count. Schoop entered tonight's All-Star Game at second base in the bottom of the fourth inning and batted in the top of the fifth against Dodgers left-hander Alex Wood. Schoop grounded a double down the left field line with two outs and two strikes, and he scored on a bloop single inside the right field line by Twins third baseman Miguel SanÃ³. Schoop fell behind 0-2 by taking a strike and swinging through a...

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Paul Janish and David Washington outrighted to Norfolk

July 11, 2017, 12:13pm

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Paul Janish and David Washington outrighted to Norfolk

The Orioles announced today that infielder Paul Janish and first baseman David Washington are staying in the organization. Janish and Washington cleared waivers and were assigned to Triple-A Norfolk, leading to more roster moves for the Tides after play resumes. The International League All-Star Game is scheduled for Wednesday in Tacoma. Janish has been outrighted multiple times again this season and could have refused the assignment and elected free agency. But he's back at Norfolk and likely...

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Orioles still in buyers mode ... for now

July 11, 2017, 9:27am

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The Orioles remain in buyers mode as they wait for the season to resume on Friday, when they begin a 10-game homestand. However, it's subject to change depending on what happens over the next three weeks. Here's what won't change: The Orioles continue to hold onto hope that the pitchers and position players currently on the 25-man roster and in the organization will provide the biggest lifts as they attempt to make the playoffs again. "I keep waiting for our team to perform at the level...

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Bullpen set up nicely for Orioles

July 10, 2017, 3:44pm

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While the majority of the pitching focus rightly falls upon the Orioles rotation and an ERA that's approaching 6.00, the bullpen is rounding into shape. Manager Buck Showalter finally may have the unit in place that he's desired, beginning with closer Zach Britton, twice removed from the active roster with a strained left forearm. Britton's third appearance Sunday since his return easily was his most dominant with ground balls to first baseman Trey Mancini and third baseman Manny Machado and...

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Quick update on Chris Davis

July 10, 2017, 1:28pm

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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis completed his first injury rehab game today after eight innings at Single-A Frederick. Davis batted second and had five plate appearances against Myrtle Beach. He went 1-for-4 with a walk and run scored. Keys manager Keith Bodie removed Davis for a pinch-runner after a double in the eighth inning. Davis walked in the first inning against Pelicans starter Scott Effross and scored on Ryan Mountcastle's two-run double. He struck out looking in the second and...

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A few thoughts on the first half

July 09, 2017, 5:54pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - When does four games below .500 at the All-Star break feel like a positive development? When the Orioles were six below with two left. Too bad there's really no such thing as momentum in baseball based on games won. The next day's starting pitcher dictates it. And four days will pass before the Orioles resume play. They need Kevin Gausman to come out strong on Friday against the Cubs. They need the entire rotation to step up or they have no shot at contending. The starters are...

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Wrapping up an 11-5 win

July 09, 2017, 3:02pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - The fire alarm didn't sound at Target Field today. It only looked like a drill as the Orioles rushed to get out of the ballpark and catch their flights home for the All-Star break. Stragglers were in danger of being left behind. The Orioles ended the first half with two consecutive wins, including today's 11-5 romp over the Twins to leave them 42-46 and in fourth place in the American League East, 7 1/2 games behind the first-place Red Sox and four out of the wild card. "It's...

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Orioles close first half with 11-5 win and series split

July 09, 2017, 1:23pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - Whose idea was it to stop the season? The Orioles have closed the first half with back-to-back victories, jumping out to an early lead today and defeating the Twins 11-5 to gain a series split before an announced crowd of 25,848 at Target Field. Adam Jones homered twice and drove in five runs, Caleb Joseph had three RBIs and Ubaldo JimÃ©nez was scored upon in only one of his five innings. JimÃ©nez had allowed only nine earned runs in 44 2/3 innings at Target Field before today...