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Gausman on the wild side in last spring start

March 29, 2017, 10:35am

Orioles

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

Orioles

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...

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Wrapping up an 11-9 loss

March 27, 2017, 1:15pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are down to 40 players in camp after reassigning catcher Chance Sisco. However, they may hold at that total today rather than make additional moves. Manager Buck Showalter said following today's 11-9 loss to the Red Sox - which came after Johnny Giavotella's leadoff home run in the ninth and catcher Dan Butler's throw to first base with two outs that picked off Robert Andino - that he's "trying" to pare down the roster, but there are multiple road...

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Tyler Wilson on today's outing (O's lose 11-9)

March 27, 2017, 12:07pm

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Tyler Wilson on today's outing (O's lose 11-9)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Red Sox 11, Orioles 9 Recap: Tyler Wilson stated his case for heading north as a long reliever by allowing one run and three hits over four innings. Steve Selsky homered off him in the third. ... Logan Verrett hurt his case by lasting only two-thirds of an inning and being charged with five runs and four hits, including Sandy LeÃ³n's leadoff home run. He also walked a batter. ... Brian Moran let both inherited runners score and was charged with four of his own in...

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Wilson stretched to four innings, O's down 10-6

March 27, 2017, 10:29am

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Wilson stretched to four innings, O's down 10-6

SARASOTA, Fla. - Tyler Wilson appears to have gone from rotation to long relief candidate. Whatever his role, he needs to continuing pitching as he did today against the Red Sox. Wilson held his opponent to one run over four innings, striking out Brock Holt, Hanley RamÃrez and Steve Selsky along the way. He allowed three hits and walked one batter. Orioles manager Buck Showalter stated earlier today that he viewed Wilson more as a reliever now, though an option to Triple-A Norfolk would...

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Gausman: "A lot of things to be thankful for in my life right now"

March 27, 2017, 8:14am

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Gausman: "A lot of things to be thankful for in my life right now"

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles made Kevin Gausman the fourth overall selection in the 2012 draft, one year after they used the fourth pick on Dylan Bundy. Now, they've made Gausman and Bundy the top two pitchers on their staff. Gausman, out of LSU, starts on opening day with Chris Tillman headed to the disabled list. Bundy, out of Owasso High School in Oklahoma, takes the mound for the second game. "Bundy told me that yesterday, so I was pretty pumped," Gausman said. "Happy for him. He's had...

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Showalter on Gausman getting opening day start (plus notes)

March 27, 2017, 7:22am

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Showalter on Gausman getting opening day start (plus notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles reassigned catcher Chance Sisco to minor league camp and five more cuts are expected later today. Sisco went 7-for-24 with two doubles and a home run, but of greater importance was his improved defense. Kevin Gausman becomes the first Orioles homegrown pitcher to start on opening day since Jake Arrieta in 2012 and the second since Erik Bedard in 2007. "I had some guys to pick from," said manager Buck Showalter. "I just thought Kevin was the best equipped in a lot...

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Kevin Gausman named opening day starter

March 27, 2017, 5:11am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The anticipated became the stated this morning, with Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirming that Kevin Gausman will start on opening day. Gausman, 26, takes the ball on April 3 against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards - and the assignment that normally goes to Chris Tillman, who's headed to the disabled list. Tillman's streak of opening day starts ends at three. He was the first Orioles pitcher to start three consecutive openers since Mike Mussina in 1998-2000. Gausman, who...