Roch Kubatko

Looking back and ahead

April 28, 2017, 9:14pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - The sun came up this morning and the Yankees weren't crowned division champions. The Orioles didn't start making their offseason plans. Last night wasn't another elimination game without Zach Britton. It counted as one loss, though brutal with the Orioles squandering leads of 9-1 and 11-4. The opponent must have made it feel a lot worse, judging by the response on Twitter. Do this against the Athletics and maybe it doesn't hurt quite so much. Maybe it doesn't make you want to...

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Wrapping up a 14-11, 10-inning loss

April 28, 2017, 7:58pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles won't have much time to dwell on tonight's meltdown, on how leads of 9-1 and 11-4 couldn't hold up. They've got a quick turnaround with a 1:05 p.m. game Saturday. Sleep fast. The nightmare already transpired. Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer off left-hander Jayson Aquino with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Yankees a 14-11 win over the Orioles and create a tie for first place in the American League East. According to the Elias Sports Bureau,...

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Orioles squander big lead and head to extras (O's lose 14-11 in 10th)

April 28, 2017, 6:33pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - Orioles reliever Brad Brach hadn't allowed a run in 11 appearances before tonight. Twelve innings without anyone crossing the plate. But it's never easy at Yankee Stadium. Big leads become small leads. Small leads disintegrate. Crowds get louder. Bullpens get taxed. The Yankees scored three runs off Brach in the bottom of the ninth, the last two on Starlin Castro's home run to left field, and we're headed to extra innings with the score tied 11-11. Brach replaced Darren O'Day,...

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Orioles weigh Tillman's return, Bundy's next start (we're tied)

April 28, 2017, 2:30pm

Orioles

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club will wait until Chris Tillman takes his work day on Sunday before making a decision on his next start. Tillman could be activated from the disabled list and start Tuesday or stay on his rehab assignment. Though Showalter didn't show his hand, it seems like the Orioles want Tillman to make one more start with an affiliate before returning him to the rotation. "Keep in mind that spring training is usually six starts, and he's had four....

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Tillman waiting to find out status next week

April 28, 2017, 1:00pm

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Tillman waiting to find out status next week

NEW YORK - Chris Tillman still hasn't been told whether he'll be activated on Tuesday or make another rehab start. The Orioles may wait until Sunday's bullpen session before notifying him. Tillman made his third rehab start last night and his first with Single-A Frederick, allowing six runs (four earned) and eight hits in five innings at Potomac. He has a 6.35 ERA in 11 1/3 innings, including 6 1/3 with Double-A Bowie. "I feel good," he said. "I'm sore, a good sore, which I think any...

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Rickard returns to Orioles lineup

April 28, 2017, 11:34am

Orioles

NEW YORK - The Orioles activated outfielder Joey Rickard from the 10-day disabled list today and he's leading off and playing left field tonight in the Bronx. A spot on the 25-man roster opened Wednesday night when the Orioles optioned left-hander Paul Fry to Triple-A Norfolk. They've gone back to a five-man bench. Rickard was 0-for-6 before spraining the middle finger on his left hand on April 8. Trey Mancini is in right field and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Chris Tillman has...

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Lineup intrigue and Gausman's important start

April 27, 2017, 6:08pm

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Lineup intrigue and Gausman's important start

Orioles manager Buck Showalter never understands the obsession, curiosity or general intrigue over the daily lineups. I'll ask him about the latest and he'll reply, "Do people really care about this stuff?" They do. I do. And I now pronounce us reporter and reader. The Yankees are sending left-hander CC Sabathia to the mound for tonight's series opener in the Bronx, a tale of teams occupying the top two spots in the American League East. Seth Smith and Hyun Soo Kim will retreat to the...

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Because You Asked - The New Batch

April 26, 2017, 10:33pm

Orioles

The mailbag is full again, though I'm estimating that three-fourths of it is occupied by weather-based questions. If this is any help, the latest forecast in New York calls for a high temperature of 78 degrees for Friday's series opener against the Yankees, with a 20 percent chance of rain. There's a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms on Saturday with a high temperature of 82, but it's not supposed to get above 63 degrees on Sunday, with no rain anticipated. Weather.com threw me a few days...

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Orioles rally to walk past Rays in 11 innings (Fry optioned)

April 26, 2017, 7:19pm

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An Orioles bullpen that allowed only one run in its last 19 2/3 innings before tonight couldn't hold up in the eighth inning. It also couldn't hold a slim lead. With the game advancing to the 11th inning, a tie also disappeared. But not the Orioles' opportunity to win another series. Seth Smith drew a four-pitch bases-loaded walk off Danny Farquhar with two outs in the 11th to give the Orioles a 5-4 win over the Rays at Camden Yards. The Orioles have won six series and split one while...

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Flaherty gets rare start tonight (we're tied)

April 26, 2017, 2:30pm

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Flaherty gets rare start tonight (we're tied)

Shortstop J.J. Hardy is out of the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since April 15 in Toronto, which coincided with Ryan Flaherty's only start this month. Hardy got to rest two days later with the Orioles having their fourth open date on the schedule. He played in the next eight games without a break, going 4-for-30, after a 7-for-16 stretch in the previous four games. The Orioles are off again Thursday, giving Hardy an extended rest before Friday night's series opener at Yankee...

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Early notes on Britton, Tillman, Rickard and upcoming starters

April 26, 2017, 12:58pm

Orioles

Early notes on Britton, Tillman, Rickard and upcoming starters

Orioles closer Zach Britton will pitch Friday evening at Double-A Bowie if today's side session, as expected, didn't bring any discomfort in his left forearm area. The Baysox have a 7:05 p.m. game against Akron at Prince George's Stadium. Britton won't be activated from the disabled list before Sunday in New York. The Orioles will decide whether he needs another outing in the minors. Britton hasn't pitched since April 14 in Toronto. He's allowed one run in seven innings and gone...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

April 26, 2017, 11:01am

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Ryan Flaherty is in the starting lineup tonight at shortstop, as the Orioles close their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter said he wanted to give Flaherty a start during the homestand. Seth Smith is leading off and playing right field. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and batting seventh. Orioles relievers have allowed one earned run in 16 1/3 innings, with three saves, on the homestand. The bullpen has surrendered only one run in the last 19 2/3 innings. For the...

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Triple-A rotation needs to turn around a rough start

April 25, 2017, 7:44pm

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Triple-A rotation needs to turn around a rough start

The Orioles and Rays didn't let the weather stop them last night. Cold and rainy conditions are just part of the gig. The affiliates didn't have it so good - if we've lowered our standards to the point where last night's weather is acceptable. Triple-A Norfolk, Single-A Frederick and Single-A Delmarva were rained out. Double-A Bowie was in Richmond and gave up two runs in the ninth, stranded 14 runners and lost 2-1. Norfolk left-hander Chris Lee is starting today against Buffalo. He's 0-1...

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Rays walk past Orioles in 2-0 win (with Showalter quotes)

April 25, 2017, 6:00pm

Orioles

The walks came back and left marks on Wade Miley. Miley handed out six free passes tonight in seven innings, including two in back-to-back fashion in the fourth that led to the first two runs of the game. And the last. Miley completed seven innings at 116 pitches, with two runs and four hits allowed and eight strikeouts. He never got an ounce of offensive support, with 18 of the last 19 Orioles retired, and the Rays claimed a 2-0 victory at Camden Yards. The Orioles got four balls out of the...

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Orioles facing different Rays starter tonight (O's down 2-0)

April 25, 2017, 3:07pm

Orioles

The Orioles won't face Erasmo RamÃrez tonight in the second game of their series against the Rays. At least, not at the start. Ramirez has been scratched due to the uncertain weather condition and replaced by right-hander Austin Pruitt. RamÃrez is available to pitch in relief. The rain stopped earlier this afternoon and the game will begin on time. Pruitt, a rookie, is 2-0 with a 7.94 ERA in eight relief appearances. He's allowed 10 earned runs (12 total) and 21 hits in 11 1/3 innings,...

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Paul Fry "pretty speechless" after promotion

April 25, 2017, 1:49pm

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Paul Fry "pretty speechless" after promotion

It was past midnight when Triple-A Norfolk manager Ron Johnson informed Paul Fry that the Orioles were calling up the young left-hander. The rest seemed like a blur. "Pretty speechless," Fry said today while standing in front of a photo of Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson that hangs outside the clubhouse entrance. Fry, 24, said he wasn't expecting the Orioles to promote him. "Not really," he said. "I had two outings at Norfolk after getting there. Hadn't played a home game yet. Pretty...

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Early notes from Camden Yards

April 25, 2017, 12:56pm

Orioles

The tarp is on the field at Camden Yards and batting practice again has been canceled. There's a reason why ballparks have indoor cages. It's not raining at the moment. Manager Buck Showalter said the forecast is similar to last night and the Orioles will try to play. It won't be comfortable - Showalter said rain was blowing into the dugout last night and there was no escaping it - but every attempt will be made to avoid a postponement. Closer Zach Britton will throw a bullpen session on...

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Fry recalled and Crichton optioned, Orioles and Rays lineups

April 25, 2017, 11:41am

Orioles

The Orioles have recalled left-hander Paul Fry from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned reliever Stefan Crichton to the Tides. Crichton had a 9.00 ERA in three innings over two appearances, his first in the majors. The Orioles acquired Fry, 24, from the Mariners on April 14 for international bonus slot No. 105. He's thrown 2 2/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts at Norfolk. Fry, who will make his major league debut with his first appearance, is wearing No. 66. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate...

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More thoughts on the roster and how it could change

April 24, 2017, 8:09pm

Orioles

More thoughts on the roster and how it could change

Seth Smith's return to the Orioles lineup last night gave them another leadoff option against right-handers and one fewer option in making room later this week for outfielder Joey Rickard. The Orioles are determined to carry a five-man bench again, with one member of the organization saying, "It makes us a better team." Rickard played in his first injury rehab game last night at Single-A Delmarva, going 1-for-4 with a run scored, and likely will remain with the Shorebirds tonight. Two starts...

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Power and 'pen lead Orioles to 6-3 win (with Showalter quotes)

April 24, 2017, 6:43pm

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This wasn't the Cincinnati version of Ubaldo JimÃ©nez tonight. Different opponent, city, weather and result. These were the same Orioles with a deep bullpen and power throughout the lineup. Vidal NuÃ±o relieved JimÃ©nez with the bases loaded and one out in the fourth, got two strikeouts to limit the damage and tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings. Hyun Soo Kim and Jonathan Schoop hit back-to-back home runs with two outs in the sixth to tie the game and Adam Jones launched a two-run shot in the...