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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

April 05, 2017, 11:38am

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Trey Mancini gets the start in right field tonight against Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ, with Joey Rickard in left field and leading off. Craig Gentry is on the bench. Manny Machado's left wrist is fine and he's in the lineup. Chris Tillman is throwing his third bullpen session this afternoon before heading to Sarasota to throw live batting practice and pitch in extended spring training. Reliever Darren O'Day (flu) has avoided the disabled list. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Adam Jones...

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Orioles will lean toward the right with tonight's lineup

April 04, 2017, 4:52pm

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The Orioles will find out today whether reliever Darren O'Day really is available to pitch or just "physically active," which might push him onto the disabled list. O'Day is feeling better, but he's been dealing with the flu only since Thursday and it took Wade Miley a lot longer to get back to 100 percent. Yesterday's off-day provided more rest for O'Day. A couch and a remote control can keep the doctor away. Manager Buck Showalter will check on Miley following yesterday's six-inning...

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Reflecting on an opening day win

April 03, 2017, 5:57pm

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It may sound odd to suggest that an off day is arriving at an opportune time after only one game has been played. However, set-up man Darren O'Day isn't fully recovered from the flu and manager Buck Showalter didn't want to use him yesterday. Third baseman Manny Machado was icing his left wrist after rolling it on his spectacular diving stop in the 11th inning. These guys need a break. Machado seems to be fine. He batted in the bottom half of the 11th and grabbed one of the plastic water...

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Wrapping up a 3-2 11-inning win on opening day

April 03, 2017, 4:12pm

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Wrapping up a 3-2 11-inning win on opening day

A walk-off home run to break a 2-2- tie in the bottom of the 11th inning against the Blue Jays. Practically writes itself. Mark Trumbo extended the Orioles' winning streak on opening day to seven in a row by launching a Jason Grilli pitch over the left field fence with two outs for a 3-2 victory before a sellout crowd of 45,667 at Camden Yards. The Orioles were 3-for-26, all singles, since Trumbo's RBI double in the third inning. The offense shut down similar to the wild card game at Rogers...

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Ceremonies completed, time to start 2017 season (O's win in 11th)

April 03, 2017, 11:13am

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Ceremonies completed, time to start 2017 season (O's win in 11th)

Kevin Gausman's first pitch this afternoon to Blue Jays leadoff hitter Devon Travis was a 96 mph fastball for a called strike, and the second landed in shallow right field for a single. The 2017 season was underway. The Orioles did the usual fine job with the pregame ceremonies. Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson was booed upon his introduction, but the volume level was nothing compared to what awaited JosÃ© Bautista. Executive vice president Dan Duquette wasn't kidding. Fans don't...

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Smith atop the order, O'Day and Miley health updates and more

April 03, 2017, 8:51am

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Smith atop the order, O'Day and Miley health updates and more

Seth Smith wasn't given a warning from manager Buck Showalter about batting leadoff on opening day. He checked the lineup card posted outside the clubhouse and returned to his locker. "We didn't have a conversation about it," Smith said. "but when I've been able to play this spring, it's really the only place I've hit, so I kind of assumed that it was a good possibility." Smith has batted leadoff in 80 games over his 10-year career, so it's not uncharted territory. And it doesn't...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

April 03, 2017, 6:40am

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter has chosen Seth Smith as his leadoff hitter for today's season opener against the Blue Jays at sunny Camden Yards. Adam Jones is batting second, followed by Manny Machado. Hyun Soo Kim is hitting seventh. Welington Castillo is 7-for-23 (.304) with four home runs lifetime against Blue Jays right-hander Marco Estrada. Ryan Flaherty is 3-for-9 with two home runs. Jones is 1-for-15, Chris Davis is 2-for-16 with two home runs and Machado is 2-for-18 with a home...

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Duquette: "This should be a big year for the O's"

April 02, 2017, 7:03pm

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Duquette: "This should be a big year for the O's"

Who's ready for opening day? Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette couldn't hide his excitement for the team and the start of the season as he stood on the edge of field during yesterday's workout. "This is our first opportunity to see our new team and for everybody to see the boys. The boys are back in town," he said. "Should be a big year for the O's. Twenty-fifth anniversary of Camden Yards. Still one of the most beautiful ballparks in America. And we have a new playing...

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Drake on making the team, Duquette on TavÃ¡rez talks and more

April 02, 2017, 1:57pm

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Drake on making the team, Duquette on TavÃ¡rez talks and more

A day after Orioles reliever Oliver Drake tossed two scoreless innings in the final Grapefruit League game against the Braves in Lake Buena Vista, the former Naval Academy pitcher was summoned into manager Buck Showalter's office and told that he made the team. Drake would be part of an eight-man bullpen on his first opening day. It was far from a safe assumption, considering how much Drake struggled in the spring. But he's got a legitimate minor league track record, he's out of minor league...

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Tillman's side session, the roster, opening day and much more

April 02, 2017, 1:01pm

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Tillman's side session, the roster, opening day and much more

Chris Tillman was pleased with yesterday's bullpen session at Camden Yards and said his right shoulder felt great today. He's expected to throw again on Monday and Wednesday before heading back to Sarasota to pitch live batting practice on April 8 and start an extended spring game on April 11. "I went actually better than I was expecting," Tillman said. "It felt good. No issues, no nothing. "No complaints. It was good." Orioles manager Buck Showalter also was encouraged by the...

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Orioles set 25-man roster

April 02, 2017, 8:48am

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The Orioles announced their opening day roster this afternoon and it doesn't contain any surprises. It's the same math as reported a few days ago, with 14 position players and 11 pitchers, including eight relievers. Oliver Drake (Navy) received the eighth bullpen spot. He's out of options and may have to be placed on waivers after the Orioles activate left-hander Wade Miley from the disabled list on April 9 or need a fifth starter on April 15. Miley, Chris Tillman and Rule 5 outfielder...

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Orioles inching closer to opening day

April 01, 2017, 4:13pm

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The Orioles are holding their pre-opening day workout this afternoon beginning at 3:15 p.m. at Camden Yards. It's starting to get real. Trey Mancini will catch about 5,000 fly balls in right field to get used to the third deck. There's no way to prepare for it in the Grapefruit League. Mancini also will be surrounded by the media, a new wave on hand to seek his reaction to breaking camp with the team and learning a new position. All those weeks in Sarasota prepared him for it. Manager Buck...

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Updating Tillman's bullpen session

April 01, 2017, 11:20am

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The Orioles will place pitcher Chris Tillman on the disabled list as one of their remaining moves before finalizing an opening day roster that must be set by noon Sunday. In the meantime, he's making the necessary progress toward joining the rotation by early May. A big step was completed today with Tillman throwing about 20 pitches off an indoor mound at Camden Yards, his first bullpen session since receiving a cortisone injection in his right shoulder on March 15. I'm told that Tillman felt...

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Who were the biggest camp surprises?

March 31, 2017, 8:06pm

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I've left spring training behind me, along with a pile of game notes on my hotel room table and one bag of vegetables in the freezer. Only one bag. I should have taken the "under." Want a bigger spring surprise than my restraint in the frozen vegetable aisle? I'm going to start with Craig Gentry's arrival in camp and a performance that warranted a spot on the 25-man roster. First of all, no one expected the Orioles to sign him to a minor league deal. To say he wasn't on the radar is an...

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Orioles and Tides lineups

March 31, 2017, 10:56am

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The Orioles made it to Norfolk this afternoon, waited out the rain and appear set to play their exhibition game against the Triple-A Tides. Seth Smith is leading off and playing right field, with Norfolk sending right-hander Brandon Barker to the mound. We were told yesterday the opposing starter would be Joe Gunkel or Zach Stewart, but Barker is taking the ball. Adam Jones is batting second, a familiar placement for him in spring training. I'd expect the same slotting on opening...

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Orioles sign Ryan Ripken

March 31, 2017, 6:20am

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TAMPA - The Orioles are breaking camp later today, but they're not done making roster moves. The club announced that it signed infielder Ryan Ripken, son of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., to a contract with short-season Single-A Aberdeen - which is owned by his father. He'll report to extended spring training in Sarasota to prepare for his new assignment. This is a reunion in a couple of ways. Not only is Ryan Ripken, 23, back in the organization for which his father played for 21 seasons - he...

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Getting closer to opening day roster

March 30, 2017, 5:55pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles must set their opening day roster shortly before Sunday's workout at Camden Yards. And then hit the reset button on April 9. And hit it again on April 15. If the lineup hits like this, they're going to lead the league in runs scored. The Orioles will need to activate Wade Miley from the disabled list on the 9th and decide on a fifth starter on the 15th. An extra reliever and bench player figure to get hacked. There are 31 players remaining on the camp roster, but...

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Roster moves and wrapping up the final day of camp

March 30, 2017, 1:51pm

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Roster moves and wrapping up the final day of camp

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles closed the Grapefruit League portion of their exhibition schedule with a 7-3 loss to the Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium, leaving them with a 16-14-2 record that holds little significance. What counts are the current and pending roster moves. Wade Miley goes on the disabled list, but he still can make the April 9 start on the day that he's eligible to return. Kevin Gausman will get two starts in that period because of the off-days. The Orioles could send Miley to...

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Miley headed to DL, Mancini and Rickard make team

March 30, 2017, 12:27pm

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Miley headed to DL, Mancini and Rickard make team

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles will put left-hander Wade Miley on the 10-day disabled list and break camp with three starting pitchers. The plan calls for the Orioles to carry eight relievers. Tyler Wilson and Vidal NuÃ±o are part of the group for the moment, though manager Buck Showalter warned again about the possibility of a waiver claim. Miley, limited to 13 innings this spring because of an upper respiratory infection, will be joined on the DL by pitcher Chris Tillman and Rule 5 outfielder...

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Bundy allows three home runs in six innings (O's lose 7-3)

March 30, 2017, 10:45am

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Bundy allows three home runs in six innings (O's lose 7-3)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Tigers 7, Orioles 3 Recap: Dylan Bundy became the first Orioles pitcher to go six innings this spring, but he allowed five runs and six hits ... Omar Infante had a wind-blown solo home run in the first, Tyler Collins hit a two-run homer to center field in the third and James McCann homered to lead off the fourth ... Chris Davis hit his third home run of the spring leading off the fifth - and his third to left field ... Alec Asher made his Orioles debut and tossed a...