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Gausman surrenders three home runs in 5 1/3 innings (O's lose 6-2)

April 23, 2017, 11:44am

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Gausman surrenders three home runs in 5 1/3 innings (O's lose 6-2)

Eight pitches into today's start and Kevin Gausman was behind 4-0. Eight pitches and two thunderous blows. A single for Xander Bogaerts, a single for Andrew Benintendi and a long three-run homer for Mookie Betts, who was 0-for-8 in the series. It all happened so fast. Hanley Ramirez destroyed Gausman's next pitch, a hanging slider, and pitching coach Roger McDowell hustled to the mound. Eight pitches and Gausman's ERA had climbed to 9.16, a level that brings more angst, if not a nose...

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Showalter on injuries: "It's part of the gig up here" (O's down 6-0)

April 23, 2017, 9:38am

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Showalter on injuries: "It's part of the gig up here" (O's down 6-0)

Edwin Jackson will throw two to three innings and around 50 pitches Tuesday and Friday at extended spring training. He's getting close to an assignment at Triple-A Norfolk. Anyone feeling angst over Hyun Soo Kim's lack of playing time can rest easy, with the Rays starting three straight right-handers in the upcoming series. "Obviously, I need to get Kim back out there tomorrow," said manager Buck Showalter. Triple-A Norfolk's outfield today includes Henry Urrutia in left (and leading off)...

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Britton cleared to throw on Monday (and other notes)

April 23, 2017, 8:15am

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Britton cleared to throw on Monday (and other notes)

Orioles closer Zach Britton will play catch from 90 feet on Monday in his latest progression from a strained left forearm. Britton's condition has improve to the point where he no longer feels discomfort, and an MRI on his elbow and arm didn't reveal any structural damage. The Orioles scheduled an appointment on Monday with a hand specialist as the "final piece," in manager Buck Showalter's words, before Britton is cleared to throw. Britton may pitch in a couple of rehab games before the...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

April 23, 2017, 6:59am

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Craig Gentry remains in left field today and Trey Mancini is the designated hitter as the Orioles attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the Red Sox. This is the standard lineup with a left-hander on the mound: former Orioles minor leaguer Eduardo Rodriguez. Same goes for knuckleballers. For the Orioles Craig Gentry LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo RF Chris Davis 1B Trey Mancini DH Welington Castillo C Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Kevin Gausman RHP

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Edwin Jackson making progress in extended spring training

April 22, 2017, 7:12pm

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Edwin Jackson making progress in extended spring training

The Orioles currently are set at long relief with right-hander Alec Asher and left-hander Vidal Nuno in the bullpen. Jayson Aquino made his first major league start last night and is waiting to find out whether he stays or goes. Edwin Jackson is positioning himself as a possibility for next-man-up status this summer. The 14-year veteran is throwing at extended spring training while getting in pitching shape and, according to manager Buck Showalter, had "a really good outing." "Keep an eye on...

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Mancini and Schoop homer, Aquino gets first win (with quotes)

April 22, 2017, 6:21pm

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Mancini and Schoop homer, Aquino gets first win (with quotes)

The Orioles took a little longer tonight to figure out knuckleballer Steven Wright. Three innings without a run. The flutter pitch had them flummoxed. All was right with the Orioles in the fourth. Chris Davis doubled, Trey Mancini homered, Jonathan Schoop homered and Wright had a flashback and an early start on the postgame spread. The Orioles scored four runs in the inning, with Adam Jones contributing a two-out RBI single after Caleb Joseph doubled and Craig Gentry reached on an infield hit,...

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Game status, Bourn, Tillman, Joseph on Aquino (O's up 4-2)

April 22, 2017, 2:56pm

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Game status, Bourn, Tillman, Joseph on Aquino (O's up 4-2)

Tonight's game is expected to start at approximately 7:30 p.m. following a brief delay caused by a light rain at Camden Yards. Outfielder Michael Bourn, who broke the ring finger on his right hand two months ago, will play in his first extended spring training game on Tuesday in Sarasota. Bourn has been working out after signing a restructured minor league deal with the Orioles. Chris Tillman has thrown three innings for Double-A Bowie in Harrisburg and allowed three runs and four hits,...

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Showalter on Machado/Pedroia, Kim and more

April 22, 2017, 2:08pm

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Showalter on Machado/Pedroia, Kim and more

The tarp remains on the field and a light rain is falling at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter sounded confident that the Orioles and Red Sox will play tonight. Every effort will be made to avoid the season's first postponement. Dustin Pedroia isn't in the Red Sox's lineup after Manny Machado slid into the back of his left knee last night and sparked a huge controversy over the intent and the interpretation of the double play rule. Almost forgotten was a 2-0 victory that improved the...

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Britton ready to resume throwing on Monday (and other notes)

April 22, 2017, 12:53pm

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Britton ready to resume throwing on Monday (and other notes)

Orioles closer Zach Britton could start throwing again on Monday after seeing a hand specialist in the morning. Britton said his arm feels great and he was happy with the results of the MRI. He no longer has any discomfort in his forearm and wants to throw today, but the Orioles will make him wait a few more days. Chris Tillman's next rehab start after tonight will be Thursday with Single-A Frederick at Potomac. The Orioles won't need a fifth starter again until May 2, and Tillman could fill...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

April 22, 2017, 11:09am

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Caleb Joseph is behind the plate for the Orioles tonight with left-hander Jayson Aquino making his first major league start. Welington Castillo figures to catch the day game Sunday. Craig Gentry is in left field against Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright and Mark Trumbo is in right field. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter. Seth Smith must not be available or the Orioles likely would have his left-handed bat in the lineup. They're leaning heavily to the right tonight. For the Orioles Craig...

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Tillman pitching for Bowie tonight due to weather (updated)

April 22, 2017, 8:37am

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Tillman pitching for Bowie tonight due to weather (updated)

Chris Tillman's rehab start has been moved from Single-A Frederick to Double-A Harrisburg due to the weather. Tillman is rejoining the Bowie Baysox tonight after working 2 2/3 innings on Monday at Prince George's Stadium. Meanwhile, rain continues to fall in Frederick, where Tillman was supposed to pitch this afternoon. The Orioles anticipated the issue and rerouted him to Harrisburg. Tillman threw 42 pitches on Monday, allowing one run, and the Orioles would like to get him up to four...

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Aquino's first start, more on Machado's slide

April 21, 2017, 8:43pm

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Aquino's first start, more on Machado's slide

The Orioles need to find out exactly what they have with Jayson Aquino. Is the left-hander a future rotation piece or better suited for long relief? Can he pitch in the majors in any capacity? They'll learn tonight how he fares against the Red Sox in his first major league start. So much for easing him into the competition. The Red Sox are the popular choice to win the division. They were third in the American League and ninth in the majors with a .252 average against left-handers heading into...

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Showalter on Britton's MRI, Machado's slide and a 2-0 win

April 21, 2017, 7:28pm

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Showalter on Britton's MRI, Machado's slide and a 2-0 win

Orioles manager Buck Showalter received encouraging news on closer Zach Britton's MRI from earlier today. Two victories without playing a doubleheader. "Looked good," Showalter said following a 2-0 win over the Red Sox at Camden Yards. "They did everything. Elbow looked really good. That bodes well obviously down the road. They found what they thought they would find. We're moving forward. Nothing to hold back his continued progress." Showalter wanted to focus on the game, which included...

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Seven scoreless innings for Dylan Bundy (O's win 2-0)

April 21, 2017, 6:00pm

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Seven scoreless innings for Dylan Bundy (O's win 2-0)

Dylan Bundy's string of quality starts has stretched to four. It's not a reach to say he's the Orioles' best pitcher in April. Dealt a bad hand earlier in his professional career due to injuries, Bundy seems to be turning into an ace. He shut out the Red Sox tonight on six hits over seven-plus innings and the Orioles continue to hold a 2-0 lead before an announced crowd of 34,442 at Camden Yards. Manny Machado hit his third home run of the season in the fifth inning, a shot measured at 421...

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Smith making slow progress with injured leg (updated)

April 21, 2017, 3:06pm

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Smith making slow progress with injured leg (updated)

Has Seth Smith dodged the disabled list? It's never easy to prognosticate when a player is day-to-day with an injury - in Smith's case, a sore right hamstring. Smith downplayed it after leaving Tuesday night's game in the sixth inning, insisting that his removal was precautionary and he could have stayed on the field. Manager Buck Showalter painted a bleak picture yesterday, saying the hamstring wasn't getting any better and the team might have to make an adjustment to its roster this...

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Aquino and Asher on Showalter's starter decision

April 21, 2017, 2:05pm

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Aquino and Asher on Showalter's starter decision

Orioles manager Buck Showalter informed Jayson Aquino yesterday that the left-hander would start Saturday night against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Aquino appreciates the vote of confidence and the chance to prove himself. "The manager talked to me and let me know about this great opportunity," Aquino said through interpreter Ramon Alarcon. "This is something I'm really looking forward to, just to demonstrate my ability and my talents and what I can do out there. "I feel excited for this...

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Notes on Britton, Smith, Rickard, Mullins, D. Ãlvarez and Aquino

April 21, 2017, 12:48pm

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Notes on Britton, Smith, Rickard, Mullins, D. Ãlvarez and Aquino

The Orioles are waiting for the results of closer Zach Britton's MRI on his left elbow and forearm. They continue to anticipate good news. Britton told manager Buck Showalter last night that he was ready to pitch. "He's champing at the bit," Showalter said. Outfielder Seth Smith reported that his right hamstring has improved. He's testing it during batting practice. The Orioles need to find out whether Smith will be available in the near future to avoid a trip to the disabled list. He...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

April 21, 2017, 11:08am

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Craig Gentry is leading off tonight and playing left field, as the Orioles begin their homestand against the Red Sox and left-hander Drew Pomeranz. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Trey Mancini is the designated hitter. For the Orioles Craig Gentry LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo RF Chris Davis 1B Welington Castillo C Trey Mancini DH Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Dylan Bundy RHP The Orioles scored two runs in three of their six wins on the road trip. According to the Elias...

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Kim's likely out of the lineup this weekend

April 20, 2017, 7:01pm

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Kim's likely out of the lineup this weekend

CINCINNATI - Hyun Soo Kim escaped the bench last night with Scott Feldman starting for the Reds. A right-hander who doesn't throw a knuckleball provides an ideal setup for Kim, whose opportunities have been sporadic. The Orioles' early schedule is heavy in left-handed opposing starters, just as manager Buck Showalter anticipated. He issued the warning. And perhaps no one is affected to the same degree as Kim. The speculation that Kim would get more chances this year against southpaws hasn't...

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Miley goes eight innings in 2-1 win (quotes added)

April 20, 2017, 5:13pm

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Miley goes eight innings in 2-1 win (quotes added)

CINCINNATI - Maybe Wade Miley would enjoy the same success if his target was set by a greyhound or a stack of magazines. It might not be tied to catcher Caleb Joseph. Anyone want to end the experiment and find out? Miley lasted eight innings tonight, the longest start for the Orioles this season, and retired 23 of 26 batters. He allowed one run and two hits, walked one and tied his career high with 11 strikeouts. Trey Mancini pinch-hit for him in the ninth with his pitch count at 101. Miley...