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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...

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Showalter on Joseph catching Miley, injuries and more (tied 1-1)

April 20, 2017, 3:06pm

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Showalter on Joseph catching Miley, injuries and more (tied 1-1)

CINCINNATI - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he didn't intentionally pair left-hander Wade Miley with catcher Caleb Joseph again tonight. There are other circumstances beyond how they've bonded. Don't read too much into it. Told that this is the third time they've been together, Showalter replied, "Is it really? OK. Not by design. But I know he likes throwing to both of them. "We decided last night we wanted to give Welington (Castillo) a day. He's caught like nine of the games on...

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Aquino gets Saturday's starting assignment (plus other notes)

April 20, 2017, 2:11pm

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Aquino gets Saturday's starting assignment (plus other notes)

CINCINNATI - Left-hander Jayson Aquino will start Saturday night against the Red Sox at Camden Yards, with Alec Asher staying in the bullpen. Asher is backing up left-hander Wade Miley tonight. Aquino will be making his first major league start. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that the club wanted a left-hander in that spot. Also, the Orioles need to find out exactly what they have in Aquino, who was outstanding in spring training with two runs allowed in 15 innings. Aquino tossed six...

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Joseph catching Miley for third time this month

April 20, 2017, 1:10pm

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Joseph catching Miley for third time this month

CINCINNATI - Left-hander Wade Miley is making his third start tonight, giving catcher Caleb Joseph another chance to put down the fingers. Joseph may not be labeled as Miley's personal catcher, but he's behind the plate for every start this month. It's quite a shift from last summer, when Joseph was paired once with Miley in a Sept. 18 game against the Rays. The veteran responded with four scoreless inning and only one hit allowed before exiting with cramping in his back. Who knew that a...

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Orioles and Reds lineups

April 20, 2017, 11:05am

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CINCINNATI - Hyun Soo Kim is back in the Orioles lineup tonight and serving as their leadoff hitter against Reds right-hander Scott Feldman in the series finale. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. For the Orioles Hyun Soo Kim LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Caleb Joseph C Wade Miley LHP For the Reds Billy Hamilton CF JosÃ© Peraza 2B Joey Votto 1B Adam Duvall LF Eugenio SuÃ¡rez 3B Zack Cozart SS Scott Schebler RF Stuart Turner C...

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Who's up first? Smith's hamstring gives Showalter dilemma

April 19, 2017, 6:42pm

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Who's up first? Smith's hamstring gives Showalter dilemma

CINCINNATI - Orioles manager Buck Showalter is expected to change leadoff hitters tonight with the Reds sending right-hander Scott Feldman to the mound. But Seth Smith's hamstring again could put anyone in play. A healthy Smith stays atop the order. If he can't go, Showalter might turn to Hyun Soo Kim or stick with Trey Mancini, depending on whether the rookie remains in the lineup. Not having a designated hitter is a huge complication. Showalter probably wants to keep Mark Trumbo in right...

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JimÃ©nez dazzles in 2-0 win over Reds (updated with quotes)

April 19, 2017, 5:39pm

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JimÃ©nez dazzles in 2-0 win over Reds (updated with quotes)

CINCINNATI - Ubaldo JimÃ©nez retired the Reds in order in the first inning tonight on only 11 pitches. Three ground balls, including a bunt that reached the front of the mound. No need to stop the presses, but at least pause to reflect. JimÃ©nez had to throw 30 pitches to clear the first inning in his first start against the Yankees, when he managed to limit the damage to one run. He threw 104 in 4 1/3 innings against the Red Sox after the Orioles staked him to a nine-run lead at Fenway...

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Showalter on Mancini leading off: "As opposed to who?" (O's up 2-0)

April 19, 2017, 3:14pm

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Showalter on Mancini leading off: "As opposed to who?" (O's up 2-0)

CINCINNATI - While writing out his lineup for tonight's game, Orioles manager Buck Showalter sifted through his leadoff options and figured he'd go the unconventional route again and give the job to rookie Trey Mancini. A first baseman learning to play the outfield who's now leading off for the first time in his life. "As opposed to who?" Showalter said, striking a familiar note. "If we had a DH ... Try tonight and see how it works. We know it's probably a one-night thing. "We've just...

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Notes on Aquino, Britton, Smith, Rickard and more

April 19, 2017, 2:12pm

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Notes on Aquino, Britton, Smith, Rickard and more

CINCINNATI - Jayson Aquino is back in the majors today and in an Orioles bullpen that needed a long reliever following last night's lopsided defeat. Aquino replaces Tyler Wilson, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding move. The Orioles already have left-hander Vidal NuÃ±o, but he's unavailable after working 2 1/3 innings last night. And manager Buck Showalter prefers having a southpaw backing up starter Ubaldo JimÃ©nez. "I really didn't feel as surprised," Aquino...

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Mancini on his debut as a leadoff hitter

April 19, 2017, 12:46pm

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Mancini on his debut as a leadoff hitter

CINCINNATI - Trey Mancini was shagging fly balls today during early batting practice at Great American Ball Park when Orioles bench coach John Russell approached him with an update on the lineup. An update that Mancini initially didn't take seriously. "He told me that I would be in left and hitting leadoff, and I didn't know if I heard him correctly," Mancini said. "He asked me if I hit leadoff before and I told him, 'No.' I thought he was just randomly asking me. Then he was insinuating...

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Mancini leading off tonight in Cincinnati (Aquino recalled)

April 19, 2017, 11:07am

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Mancini leading off tonight in Cincinnati (Aquino recalled)

CINCINNATI - Rookie Trey Mancini is leading off tonight for the first time and playing left field, with Mark Trumbo in right and Craig Gentry on the bench. Manager Buck Showalter is going with offense over Gentry's defensive skills. The Reds are starting left-hander Amir Garrett, who's making his third major league start. Manny Machado owns a .314 average (100-for-318) with 13 home runs and 46 RBIs in 72 career Interleague games. Adam Jones is hitting .291 (195-for-670) with 29 home runs and...

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Roster rumblings related to Rickard

April 18, 2017, 7:41pm

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CINCINNATI - The Orioles were barreling toward an extremely difficult roster decision today, one almost as perplexing as the Cincinnati airport and my hotel actually being in Kentucky. But circumstances intervened again. Isn't that usually the case? Outfielder Joey Rickard is eligible to come off the disabled list, but his left middle finger needs more time to heal. The Orioles need more time to decide how to create a spot for him on the bench or whether to expand it again. Remember when...

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Updating Smith injury and wrapping up a 9-3 loss

April 18, 2017, 7:15pm

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Updating Smith injury and wrapping up a 9-3 loss

CINCINNATI - The Orioles are prepared to make at least one roster move before Wednesday's game against the Reds after using long relievers Vidal NuÃ±o and Tyler Wilson in a 9-3 loss at Great American Ball Park. NuÃ±o and Wilson combined to work 4 1/3 innings and the Orioles may not have sufficient coverage behind starter Ubaldo JimÃ©nez. "They're both down for tomorrow," said manager Buck Showalter. "Wanted to get Mychal (Givens) out there. He had missed five days with the off-day....

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Smith reinjures right hamstring (O's lose 9-3)

April 18, 2017, 5:59pm

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Smith reinjures right hamstring (O's lose 9-3)

CINCINNATI - Orioles outfielder Seth Smith left tonight's game against the Reds with a strained right hamstring, the same ailment that limited his appearances in spring training. Smith started in left field and was replaced by Trey Mancini in the bottom of the sixth inning. He was 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored and is batting .259 with three doubles and two home runs in nine games. Smith also was bothered by a sore hamstring last spring and the Orioles were cautious with him in Sarasota...

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Reds leave Gausman feeling blue (updated)

April 18, 2017, 4:51pm

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Reds leave Gausman feeling blue (updated)

CINCINNATI - It's too early to reach for the panic button. Four starts don't define a season. Kevin Gausman could take the mound his next turn and dominate. However, it's never too early to wonder what's wrong with a guy carrying his stuff who's getting knocked around. Gausman was down 7-1 after only two innings tonight, with his pitch count at 64 and the chance at a quality start trashed. He's produced only one in his four outings this month. The Reds sent eight batters to the plate in...

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Rickard, Britton, the lineup, Brach and Asher (O's down 7-1)

April 18, 2017, 2:53pm

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Rickard, Britton, the lineup, Brach and Asher (O's down 7-1)

CINCINNATI - Orioles manager Buck Showalter expects outfielder Joey Rickard to go on a short injury rehab assignment before coming off the disabled list. Rickard won't be ready on Wednesday when he's eligible. "Joey's making progress," Showalter said. "He's gotten to where he can grip a bat and a ball. He's not going to make tomorrow, but that was a good step for him. When he hits and doesn't have any swelling or discomfort the next day, then it will be pretty short after that." Asked...

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Updates on Rickard and Britton

April 18, 2017, 1:06pm

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CINCINNATI - Outfielder Joey Rickard said he won't be ready to come off the disabled list when eligible on Wednesday due to some remaining stiffness in his left middle finger. Rickard said he's getting closer and remains hopeful that he won't need an injury rehabilitation assignment. Closer Zach Britton offered an encouraging update today on his left forearm. He went on the disabled list Sunday with a strain. "Good," he said. "Came in yesterday during the off-day and did some treatments....

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Orioles and Reds lineups

April 18, 2017, 11:00am

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CINCINNATI - Without a designated hitter in their lineup tonight, the Orioles are playing Mark Trumbo in right field and Seth Smith in left against Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo. Hyun Soo Kim and Trey Mancini are on the bench. Adam Jones stays in the lineup after crashing into the Plexiglass-covered scoreboard Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Manny Machado is taking earlier batting practice again today. For the Orioles Seth Smith LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo...

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Orioles making rare visit to Cincinnati

April 17, 2017, 6:08pm

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The Orioles finally are able to play outside of their division, the schedule providing a three-game reprieve for the only time this month. They just had to leave the American League to do it. My last visit to Cincinnati coincided with the Orioles' most recent trip back in 2005. The Reds took two of three, but still couldn't reverse the outcome of the 1970 World Series. The Orioles won the June 10 opener, 4-3, with Rodrigo Lopez going 5 1/3 innings to earn the victory and five relievers...