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Orioles and White Sox lineups

June 12, 2017, 12:48pm

Orioles

Manny Machado has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight in Chicago after missing the previous four games with a strained left wrist and sore hand. Machado is positioned in his usual third spot in the order. Trey Mancini remains in left field, batting seventh behind second baseman Jonathan Schoop. For the Orioles Seth Smith RF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo DH Chris Davis 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Trey Mancini LF Welington Castillo C J.J. Hardy SS Wade Miley LHP For the White Sox Tim...

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Tonight's draft and game

June 11, 2017, 8:17pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - Maybe the start of the First-Year Player Draft tonight will serve as a nice distraction. Jiggling keys hasn't worked. The Orioles hold the 21st, 60th and 74th picks, which will be announced tonight. I won't pretend to know everyone who's on their board, but they'll load up on pitching again this week. College arms continue to bring the most appeal because they're closer to being major league ready. And the Orioles can't wait around if they're not going to spend on...

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Jones: "Just keep your heads up, keep grinding"

June 11, 2017, 2:08pm

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Jones: "Just keep your heads up, keep grinding"

NEW YORK - The solution to what's ailing the Orioles is right in Adam Jones' wheelhouse. He preaches the need to keep grinding, and now more than ever with his club tumbling into fourth place and only one game above .500. "Just keep your heads up, keep grinding," Jones said following a 14-3 loss to the Yankees that completed a sweep. "Obviously, the scoreboard doesn't look pretty, standing out there ain't pretty, it ain't fun, but we all believe in each other. I know the three days up...

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Orioles forcibly swept out of the Bronx

June 11, 2017, 12:48pm

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NEW YORK - The first inning fiasco happened again today to the Orioles. Blink an eye and five runs were on the board. Wind was lost in the sails. What about another game? The Orioles tried to claw back against the Yankees bullpen, which sprang into action in the third inning after Chad Green's early departure. Manager Joe Girardi was letting them pass the baton. The Orioles were hoping and praying that someone would drop it before they dropped 6 1/2 games out of first place in their...

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Jackson on DFA; Yacabonis, Verrett on arrivals (O's down 14-3)

June 11, 2017, 9:04am

Orioles

Jackson on DFA; Yacabonis, Verrett on arrivals (O's down 14-3)

NEW YORK - The Orioles ran out of time to let Edwin Jackson work through his issues. They needed two fresh arms today and Jackson and Stefan Crichton had worked on back-to-back nights. They didn't get results or another chance. Jackson was designated for assignment today after allowing seven runs (four earned) and 11 hits in five innings since the Orioles purchased his contract. Crichton was optioned after allowing five runs in 3 1/3 innings this weekend. "It's tough," said manager Buck...

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Roster moves, Britton and Machado updates and lineups

June 11, 2017, 7:50am

Orioles

Roster moves, Britton and Machado updates and lineups

NEW YORK - The Orioles designated Edwin Jackson for assignment today and optioned Stefan Crichton to Triple-A Norfolk as part of their latest bullpen maneuvering. Logan Verrett was recalled from Norfolk and the Orioles selected Jimmy Yacabonis' contract. Yacabonis is wearing No. 54 in his first trip to the majors. Jackson said he's going to stay in Baltimore for a few days and see what happens. He isn't sure whether he'll accept an outright assignment if he clears waivers. Closer Zach...

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Bullpen candidates and Gausman's latest start vs. Yankees

June 10, 2017, 7:28pm

Orioles

Bullpen candidates and Gausman's latest start vs. Yankees

NEW YORK - Does a day game provide ample opportunity for the Orioles to rework their bullpen? It's a short turnaround, but the starts haven't been much longer. Stefan Crichton has appeared on back-to-back nights and allowed five runs in 3 1/3 innings. Edwin Jackson also had pitched on consecutive nights, but he's out of minor league options. Jackson has allowed seven runs (four earned) and 11 hits in five innings in his three appearances since the Orioles purchased his contract. Checking on...

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Tillman's early exit leads to 16-3 loss (with quotes)

June 10, 2017, 6:29pm

Orioles

Tillman's early exit leads to 16-3 loss (with quotes)

NEW YORK - The first inning doesn't just bite Orioles starter Chris Tillman, it tears at his flesh like a shark and circles back for more. The Yankees smelled blood tonight and they were relentless. Ten batters came to the plate in the first. Two of them hit home runs. Only 28 pitches were thrown because the hosts were in full-blown attack mode. It brought no comfort to Tillman that they didn't let up in the second. Tillman retired only four batters and surrendered a career-high nine runs,...

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Castillo ready to get back into major league game (O's down 14-2)

June 10, 2017, 2:50pm

Orioles

Castillo ready to get back into major league game (O's down 14-2)

NEW YORK - It took only one game in Trenton last night for Orioles catcher Welington Castillo to decide that he was ready to come off the disabled list. He also earns points for his preparation when the media's questions venture into a delicate area. Castillo is able to laugh at the phrasing and the awkwardness. He tries to ease the discomfort. A high pain threshold comes with the job. The Orioles activated Castillo from the disabled list 11 days after he sustained a testicular injury on a...

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Machado improved, Britton progressing and Castillo playing

June 10, 2017, 2:13pm

Orioles

Machado improved, Britton progressing and Castillo playing

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter thinks that third baseman Manny Machado may be able to remain on the active roster. The outlook took a dramatic shift upward today. Machado is out of the lineup for the third consecutive night, but his left wrist and hand apparently are feeling much better. "Manny's good. He improved again," Showalter said this afternoon while talking to the media in the visiting dugout at Yankee Stadium. "It looks like he's got a chance to miss the DL. It's just...

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Brach: "It's definitely going to be a test here"

June 10, 2017, 1:09pm

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Brach: "It's definitely going to be a test here"

NEW YORK - Reliever Brad Brach has dealt with the situation before, has taken the exact same questions about the other members of the bullpen stepping up while a key figure is on the disabled list. It happened twice last year with Darren O'Day and twice this year with closer Zach Britton. But never before has he been asked about the bullpen missing Britton and O'Day at the same time. O'Day went on the DL yesterday with a strained right shoulder. Meanwhile, Britton threw again today off a...

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Castillo comes off DL, Machado remains out of lineup

June 10, 2017, 11:27am

Orioles

Castillo comes off DL, Machado remains out of lineup

NEW YORK - The Orioles activated catcher Welington Castillo from the 10-day disabled list this afternoon and again designated catcher Francisco PeÃ±a for assignment. Castillo caught seven innings last night at Double-A Trenton and went hitless in three at-bats in his brief injury rehab assignment with the Bowie Baysox. Castillo sustained a testicular injury on May 30 against the Yankees. PeÃ±a also was designated for assignment on May 17, but he cleared waivers and accepted an outright...

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Wondering about Machado's status, Davis at third base and more

June 09, 2017, 7:39pm

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Wondering about Machado's status, Davis at third base and more

NEW YORK - If Manny Machado lands on the disabled list with a strained left wrist, and a decision is pending, the Orioles could give RubÃ©n Tejada most of the starts and maybe select Paul Janish's contract again from Triple-A Norfolk after outrighting him earlier this week. Janish wouldn't have to stay down for the required 10 days because he'd be replacing an injured player. Manager Buck Showalter needs a utility infielder on the active roster who isn't forced into a starting role....

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Orioles a bust in the Bronx in series opener (with quotes)

June 09, 2017, 6:25pm

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NEW YORK - Dylan Bundy turned in another quality start for the Orioles tonight, a sweet achievement after the rotation totaled 6 2/3 innings in the last two games. He provided length, but the Orioles couldn't provide another lead. The Yankees tied the game in the bottom of the second, moved ahead in the sixth and pulled away against relievers Edwin Jackson and Stefan Crichton for an 8-2 victory over the Orioles before an announced sellout crowd of 46,031. The Orioles (31-28) have lost four of...

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Showalter provides injury updates (O's down 6-2)

June 09, 2017, 2:38pm

Orioles

Showalter provides injury updates (O's down 6-2)

NEW YORK - The Orioles are terming reliever Darren O'Day's injury as a right shoulder strain, putting him on the disabled list retroactive to Wednesday. "That's the kind of thing I alluded to a little bit lightly the last couple days about availability," said manager Buck Showalter. "It's something that's been bothering him a little bit the last couple days. He had good outings, he's been pitching well. It's unfortunate." O'Day has allowed two runs in his last nine appearances, and...

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O'Day headed to the disabled list (and other notes)

June 09, 2017, 2:01pm

Orioles

O'Day headed to the disabled list (and other notes)

NEW YORK - The Orioles are placing reliever Darren O'Day on the 10-day disabled list with soreness in his right shoulder. Reliever Stefan Crichton has been recalled and he's headed to the Bronx for tonight's game. O'Day also was bothered with a sore shoulder last month and didn't pitch for seven days. He's allowed only two runs in his last nine appearances, but the shoulder flared up again after Tuesday night's game against the Pirates. O"Day tried to throw on the field this afternoon...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

June 09, 2017, 12:47pm

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NEW YORK - Adam Jones has returned to the Orioles' lineup tonight, but Manny Machado remains a no-show due to a strained left wrist. RubÃ©n Tejada is playing third base and batting ninth. Trey Mancini is serving as the designated hitter, and he's moved up to second in the order. The Orioles are tied for the most home runs in June with 14. Last season, they set the record in June with 56. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Trey Mancini DH Adam Jones CF Mark Trumbo RF Chris Davis 1B Jonathan...

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Bullpen talk and tonight's matchups in the Bronx

June 08, 2017, 8:20pm

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Bullpen talk and tonight's matchups in the Bronx

Can the Orioles go a second day without making a move to freshen up their bullpen? They stood pat yesterday despite playing 11 innings the previous night and using Mike Wright for 3 1/3 innings. They considered sending down Wright, the latest "reward" for a good relief outing, but decided to hold onto him. Wright doesn't figure to be available tonight for the series opener against the Yankees and Ubaldo JimÃ©nez threw 43 pitches in three innings last night after relieving Alec Asher. The...

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Nats do lots of running in makeup game, beat O's 6-1 (with quotes)

June 08, 2017, 6:01pm

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Nats do lots of running in makeup game, beat O's 6-1 (with quotes)

WASHINGTON - Signs that your starter is struggling in the first inning include a pitch count that reaches 41 and a phone call to the bullpen that causes Ubaldo JimÃ©nez to remove his jacket and grab his glove. It happened tonight at Nationals Park, where the Orioles' collective mood matched a blue sky earlier in the day that kept the tarp off the field and lessened the chances of another random postponement. The Orioles really could have used the break. Their third baseman was nursing a sore...

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Showalter on Jones, Machado, Davis and more (O's down 6-1)

June 08, 2017, 2:25pm

Orioles

Showalter on Jones, Machado, Davis and more (O's down 6-1)

WASHINGTON - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is available tonight if manager Buck Showalter wants to bring him off the bench. However, Showalter is keeping Jones out of the lineup after back-to-back long nights against the Pirates. "You know, he played two extra-inning games," Showalter said. "We had two challenging games, pretty sore. I talked with him. I decided that he needs to get a day off his legs. "(Twenty-one) innings running around center field. So hopefully he'll be available...