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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...

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Tillman throws 42 pitches in 2 2/3 innings at Bowie (with quotes)

April 17, 2017, 3:24pm

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Tillman throws 42 pitches in 2 2/3 innings at Bowie (with quotes)

BOWIE - Chris Tillman's first rehab start tonight at Double-A Bowie lasted 2 2/3 innings and 42 pitches. He departed with two Richmond Flying Squirrels on base and two outs, and reliever Lucas Long stranded them. Tillman didn't appear to be laboring due to the right shoulder at any point, which was the most important development. The Richmond Squirrels managed one run off Tillman on a home run by Carlos Garcia with one out in the top of the first inning. He allowed two hits, walked one and...

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Orioles trade Bridwell to Angels

April 17, 2017, 2:37pm

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BOWIE - The Orioles have traded reliever Parker Bridwell to the Angels for a player to be named later or cash, the latest transaction in a busy first few weeks of the season. Bridwell was designated for assignment on Friday night to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Paul Fry, obtained from the Mariners for international signing bonus slot No. 105. Bridwell, 25, made his major league debut on Aug. 21 against the Astros at Camden Yards. He appeared in two games and allowed five runs...

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Jason GarcÃa outrighted to Bowie

April 17, 2017, 11:00am

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BOWIE - Jason GarcÃa has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Double-A Bowie, allowing the Orioles to keep him in the organization. The Orioles designated GarcÃa, 24, for assignment on Thursday to make room for pitcher Damien Magnifico on the 40-man roster. Magnifico was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk and made his debut last night, allowing one run and two hits in one inning. GarcÃa surrendered five runs (four earned) in 3 1/3 innings in his one appearance with Bowie before coming off...

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Who closes in Britton's absence? (and other notes)

April 16, 2017, 3:58pm

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Who closes in Britton's absence? (and other notes)

The Orioles won three of four games in Toronto, lost their closer and almost lost their center fielder. The only defeat came on Saturday's walk-off home run by Kendrys Morales off Tyler Wilson. That's how close the Orioles were to a sweep. The latest off-day gives Adam Jones more time to recover after slamming into the plexiglass cover on the scoreboard yesterday while chasing a fly ball. He finished the inning after staying down on the warning track for a disturbing amount of time. "He...

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Orioles lineup (Britton to DL)

April 16, 2017, 7:50am

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Trey Mancini is starting at first base today and Chris Davis is serving as the designated hitter, as the Orioles conclude their series against the Blue Jays in Toronto. Craig Gentry is leading off against Jays left-hander J.A. Happ. The Orioles placed closer Zach Britton on the 10-day disabled list with soreness in his left forearm and recalled reliever Stefan Crichton from Triple-A Norfolk. Steve Melewski will provide more information on MASNsports.com For the Orioles Craig Gentry LF Adam...

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Bundy gets another start against the Jays

April 15, 2017, 8:15pm

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Bundy gets another start against the Jays

The Orioles made it through an entire day without trading for anyone. The only roster move involved optioning reliever Stefan Crichton in order to create a spot for Alec Asher, who had an outstanding debut yesterday. They didn't surrender an international signing bonus slot or receive a player to be named later or cash considerations. It was business as unusual. Asher was charged with one run in 6 1/3 innings, the team's shutout bid ending after left-hander Donnie Hart let an inherited runner...

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Orioles option Crichton (plus today's lineup)

April 15, 2017, 6:57am

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The Orioles optioned reliever Stefan Crichton to Triple-A Norfolk this morning to make room for Alec Asher, who's starting against the Blue Jays in Toronto. Crichton's stay was brief. The Orioles purchased his contract from Norfolk on Thursday and designated reliever Oliver Drake for assignment. Drake was traded to the Brewers. The Orioles are back to having a seven-man bullpen. Ryan Flaherty is making his first start today, replacing J.J. Hardy at shortstop. Flaherty is 3-for-9 with two home...

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Orioles send Alec Asher to the mound today

April 14, 2017, 8:13pm

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Alec Asher makes his Orioles debut this afternoon, with a corresponding roster move pending. They finally need a fifth starter. The Blue Jays lineup is loaded with right-handed bats, one of the reasons why the Orioles chose him over left-hander Jayson Aquino. He could be one and done or receive another start. The Orioles are flexible. They've also been busy, making their third trade last night in less than 24 hours. They obtained left-hander Paul Fry from the Mariners for their 2016-17...

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Miley vs. Sanchez tonight in Toronto

April 14, 2017, 1:17pm

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Orioles left-hander Wade Miley will attempt tonight to restore order to his statistical page. Miley made his season debut on Sunday against the Yankees and allowed only one hit over five scoreless innings. He struck out five batters. All in all, a solid outing that was delayed but not denied - until you check the walks. Seven of them spread over those five innings to tie his career high. The last pitch thrown was his 100th of the afternoon. Miley heads into tonight's game against the Blue Jays...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

April 14, 2017, 11:37am

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Hyun Soo Kim has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight, playing left field and batting seventh against Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez. Kim hasn't played since April 8 due to the Orioles facing left-handers and knuckleballer Steven Wright. Seth Smith is in right field and leading off. Rookie Trey Mancini is on the bench. Catcher Welington Castillo's .385 average ranks second in the American League behind the White Sox's AvisaÃl GarcÃa at .452. Castillo is 10-for-26. For the...

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Orioles acquire Magnifico from Brewers and trade Drake

April 13, 2017, 7:05pm

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The Orioles continued their roster maneuvering following tonight's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays in Toronto, acquiring right-hander Damien Magnifico from the Brewers in exchange for the 2016-17 international signing bonus slot No. 15 and trading reliever Oliver Drake to the Brewers for a player to be named or cash. Drake was designated for assignment earlier today to make room for reliever Stefan Crichton on the 25-man and 40-man rosters. Magnifico, 25, was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. "Damien...

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Notes on Asher, D. Ãlvarez, Bourn, 40-man and more

April 13, 2017, 4:58pm

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Notes on Asher, D. Ãlvarez, Bourn, 40-man and more

With their competition for the fifth starter's spot reduced to two pitchers occupying the first two spots on an alphabetical list, the Orioles chose the one who would stay in turn and produced the best results at Triple-A Norfolk in an extremely short sample size. Their selection also rewarded the newcomer, a right-hander who joined the organization less than a week before the Orioles broke camp. Alec Asher was acquired from the Phillies on March 28 for the always popular "player to be...

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Crichton also joining Orioles in Toronto (Drake DFA)

April 13, 2017, 12:49pm

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The Orioles apparently are ready to make a series of roster moves in Toronto. Triple-A Norfolk reliever Stefan Crichton also is joining the team at Rogers Centre, along Tides teammates Alec Asher, who's expected to start Saturday. No word from the Orioles on the two arrivals, particularly how Crichton fits and who's coming off the 40-man roster to make room for him. He's listed among nine relievers on the lineup card posted by the Blue Jays, and a source confirmed that Crichton is joining...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

April 13, 2017, 11:41am

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Trey Mancini stays in the lineup tonight as the Orioles open a four-game series in Toronto. Mancini, who homered twice last night in Boston, is serving as the designated hitter against left-hander Francisco Liriano. Craig Gentry is in left field and Mark Trumbo is in right. Mancini started in left field the past two nights. Adam Jones recorded hits No. 1,455 and 1,456 last night as an Oriole, tying and passing Ken Singleton for the seventh-most in club history. For the Orioles Craig Gentry LF...

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Asher joining Orioles in Toronto

April 13, 2017, 9:37am

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Right-hander Alec Asher is on his way to Toronto to join the Orioles, making him the choice for fifth starter on Saturday. Sources confirmed that Asher left Triple-A Norfolk, which is playing an early game today against Gwinnett at Harbor Park. Major League Baseball rules allow Asher to sit in the visiting dugout Friday at Rogers Centre. The Orioles begin a four-game series tonight. The Orioles didn't need a fifth starter until Saturday due to multiple off-days in the first week of the season....