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Roster intrigue attaches itself to O's on final camp day (updated)

March 30, 2017, 8:39am

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Roster intrigue attaches itself to O's on final camp day (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Anyone seeking clarity on the Orioles' opening day roster may have to wait until Sunday's workout at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter likes to use the "moving parts" analogy and it really applies in the final days of spring training. The Orioles could put Wade Miley on the disabled list and carry three starters until the veteran left-hander is needed on April 9. This scenario remains in discussion. Trey Mancini's outstanding spring seems to have lined him up for a trip...

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Time change and other notes

March 30, 2017, 6:25am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles announced a time change for their May 20 game against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. The game has been moved from 4:05 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. and will be broadcast live on MASN2. This is the same day as The Preakness. All fans in attendance will receive Orioles Maryland script replica jerseys featuring the state flag. Players and coaches also will wear Orioles Maryland flag script jerseys and caps, which will be autographed, authenticated, and auctioned for charity Vidal...

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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

March 30, 2017, 4:35am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Adam Jones is back in the Orioles lineup today for the first time since returning from the World Baseball Classic. He's batting second for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Tigers that closes out the Grapefruit League schedule. Manny Machado is starting at third base after being spared yesterday's trip to Port Charlotte. Joey Rickard is leading off against Tigers left-hander Matt Boyd and Trey Mancini is in right field. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado...

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Rickard waiting for confirmation on roster spot

March 29, 2017, 3:49pm

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Rickard waiting for confirmation on roster spot

SARASOTA, Fla. - We wake up this morning with the Orioles' camp roster still technically at 38 players. There could be lots of cuts coming over the weekend, though more moves are possible today as the Orioles close out their Grapefruit League schedule with an afternoon game against the Tigers in Sarasota. The Orioles fly out on Friday morning, bound for Norfolk despite rain in the forecast. I say "technically" 38 because infielder Paul Janish already has been told that he's reassigned to...

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Wrapping up a 15-6 loss (TavÃ¡rez on waivers)

March 29, 2017, 12:48pm

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Wrapping up a 15-6 loss (TavÃ¡rez on waivers)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter sensed that it was time to go home, and he knew it long before his team stumbled to a 15-6 loss to the Rays at Charlotte Sports Park. It got ugly in the sixth inning, when the Rays sent 15 batters to the plate and scored 12 runs off minor leaguers Jefri Hernandez and Brian Moran. A scoring change now tags Hernandez with six earned runs and one unearned and Moran with five earned. Shortstop J.J. Hardy committed his second error of the day in...

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Orioles down big, Gausman on his outing (O's lose 15-6)

March 29, 2017, 11:38am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Rays 15, Orioles 6 Recap: Kevin Gausman was wild today, walking four batters and throwing two wild pitches in 3 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs (one earned) and two hits, and he struck out five ... Zach Britton worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings, with two hits, two walks and one strikeout ... Hyun Soo Kim hit his first spring home run in the fourth inning, a solo shot onto the boardwalk in right-center field ... Chris Dickerson tied the game in the fourth with a two-out...

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Gausman on the wild side in last spring start

March 29, 2017, 10:35am

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Gausman on the wild side in last spring start

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Orioles gladly will accept having closer Zach Britton replace starter Kevin Gausman in games this season. Just not in the fourth inning. Gausman threw 75 pitches today in 3 2/3 innings, 41 for strikes, before exiting with the score tied 2-2. One run was unearned after Chris Dickerson's dropped fly ball in the third. Gausman allowed two hits, walked four batters, struck out five and threw two wild pitches. It wasn't the type of outing he wanted to carry into opening...

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Irons in the fire, Tillman's schedule, Asher's debut and more

March 29, 2017, 9:07am

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Irons in the fire, Tillman's schedule, Asher's debut and more

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said again today that executive vice president Dan Duquette has lots of "irons in the fire." He's checking the waiver wire and it's possible that someone else could be claimed before opening day. "The tiebreaker is going to be the people who are here that we know and we know what we're getting," Showalter said. The trick is determining if the available players are an upgrade. "It's tough," Showalter said. "This is where your...

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Orioles re-sign Chris Johnson, plus Roger McDowell on pitchers

March 29, 2017, 7:17am

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Orioles re-signed infielder Chris Johnson this morning and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The move comes two days after he was released. Johnson will play for his father, Tides manager Ron Johnson, now that he's agreed to a restructured deal. He's primarily a third baseman but also can move across the infield. Johnson batted .269 (18-for-67) with six doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs and 17 strikeouts in 24 games this spring. Orioles pitching coach Roger McDowell...

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Alec Asher on trade: "You never think it's going to be you"

March 29, 2017, 6:15am

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Alec Asher on trade: "You never think it's going to be you"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Dylan Bundy will start Thursday against the Tigers in the last Grapefruit League game, followed by Vidal NuÃ±o and Darren O'Day in relief. No starter is listed for Friday's exhibition game at Triple-A Norfolk, which is threatened by rain. Alec Asher spoke to the media in front of his locker this morning after meeting with manager Buck Showalter, still unsure of his schedule and whether he might pitch in an exhibition game. He brought his Phillies equipment bag. Showalter...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

March 29, 2017, 4:50am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles make their final Grapefruit League road trip today by sending Kevin Gausman to the mound to face the Rays in Port Charlotte. This is Gausman's final start before his opening day assignment at Camden Yards. Seth Smith is leading off, and other regulars include J.J. Hardy, Chris Davis, Mark Trumbo, Hyun Soo Kim, Jonathan Schoop and Welington Castillo. Zach Britton, Brad Brach and Donnie Hart are on the trip. New pitcher Alec Asher reported to camp this morning and...

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Notes on Johnson, Bourn, Crichton, Drake, steals, Mancini, more

March 28, 2017, 6:29pm

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Notes on Johnson, Bourn, Crichton, Drake, steals, Mancini, more

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are expected to re-sign infielder Chris Johnson to another minor league deal, perhaps as early as today, after releasing him on Monday. It's complicated contract stuff, the restructuring of a deal. Johnson still is projected to play third base at Triple-A Norfolk, and he also can move across the infield. Outfielder Michael Bourn also figures to come back after requesting and being granted his release, unless another team unexpectedly steps up and makes a better...

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Wrapping up a 5-4 win

March 28, 2017, 12:45pm

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Stefan Crichton picked up his fourth spring save today, as the Orioles defeated the Braves 5-4. Outfielder Austin Hays, a third-round pick last year, recorded the game-winning RBI with an infield hit in the ninth inning that scored Adrian Marin. The ball ricocheted off first base. Marin tagged and took third base on Cedric Mullins' fly ball to shallow right field, setting up his dash home. Manager Buck Showalter isn't ready to pronounce Wade Miley ready for opening...

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Orioles acquire pitcher Alec Asher from Phillies (O's win 5-4)

March 28, 2017, 11:39am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 5, Braves 4 Recap: Wade Miley allowed one run and five hits in four innings, with one walk and four strikeouts. ... Ryan Flaherty gave the Orioles a 1-0 lead in the second with a two-out triple that scored Caleb Joseph, who singled. ... Pedro Ãlvarez delivered a two-run single in the third off left-hander Jaime GarcÃa. ... Cedric Mullins, in his first at-bat, had an RBI double in the seventh inning after Chris Dickerson walked and stole second base. ......

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Miley gives Orioles the required four innings (O's lead 4-1)

March 28, 2017, 10:24am

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Wade Miley needed to show the Orioles today that he could do more than get outs. He had to stay strong while doing it. Stamina was an important element of Miley's start, a prolonged scuffle with the flu leaving him weak. He made it through the fourth, striking out two in his last inning while retiring the side and leaving with a 3-1 lead. Miley allowed five hits, walked one and struck out four. I've got him at 64 pitches, 43 for strikes. The Orioles aimed for four...

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Notes on Janish, Johnson, Bourn, Tillman, Miley and more

March 28, 2017, 8:53am

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Notes on Janish, Johnson, Bourn, Tillman, Miley and more

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The Orioles will reassign infielder Paul Janish and reduce their camp roster to 36 players. He's in today's lineup at shortstop. Janish is 9-for-44 with two doubles and a home run. He's going to play shortstop at Triple-A Norfolk, though he also can move to third and second base. The Orioles could re-sign infielder Chris Johnson and outfielder Michael Bourn later this week to restructured contracts after releasing them yesterday. Johnson would play third base and...

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Gausman's next start (Mike Wright optioned)

March 28, 2017, 7:21am

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Gausman's next start (Mike Wright optioned)

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -The Orioles optioned pitcher Mike Wright to Triple-A Norfolk before today's game against the Braves. With this move, the Orioles have 37 players left in camp. Wright still could be the fifth starter on April 15. Manager Buck Showalter will remind the media that optioned pitchers remain in the running. Wright allowed nine earned runs (11 total) and 17 hits four appearances over 9 2/3 innings. In his last outing against the Twins, he surrendered five runs and seven hits...

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Orioles lineup vs. Braves

March 28, 2017, 3:58am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are sending left-handed hitters Hyun Soo Kim, Pedro Ãlvarez and Ryan Flaherty to Lake Buena Vista for this afternoon's game against the Braves, who are listing southpaw Jaime Garcia as their starter. Alvarez is the designated hitter, with Craig Gentry in right field. Joey Rickard is leading off and playing center field and Trey Mancini is at first base. Caleb Joseph is catching left-hander Wade Miley, who must show that he's fully recovered from the flu and...

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More roster talk as Orioles near end of camp

March 27, 2017, 5:24pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Six more days until the Orioles begin their 2017 season against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Not that anyone is counting here. Asked yesterday what it's like for the players in the final days of camp, Orioles manager Buck Showalter replied, "I know what it's like for coaches and managers." It's making the final roster cuts and trying not to expand the injury list. The paranoia is understandable. "You just want everybody to get out of here healthy," Showalter said. "I...

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Orioles release Bourn and Johnson

March 27, 2017, 2:27pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles held an organizational meeting after today's game and cemented three roster moves. Outfielder Michael Bourn requested and was given his release, the opt-out date on his minor league deal arriving today. Infielder Chris Johnson also was released, and as previously reported, catcher Chance Sisco was reassigned to minor league camp. The Orioles are down to 38 players in major league camp, including six non-roster invitees. The only mild surprise involves Bourn, who's...