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Orioles still undecided about Tuesday's starter (O's win 2-1)

July 16, 2016, 2:16pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As tonight's game plays out, it's important to check which long relievers are warming for the Orioles and which ones may be used, perhaps eliminating themselves from consideration for Tuesday night's start at Yankee Stadium. Pitch counts always factor into it, of course. Also, someone has to piggyback Dylan Bundy on Sunday. Vance Worley was warming early last night as Yovani Gallardo continued to labor and his count rose to 77 through three innings. However, he sat...

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O'Day scheduled for simulated game (and more injury updates)

July 16, 2016, 1:06pm

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O'Day scheduled for simulated game (and more injury updates)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day will throw a simulated game Tuesday in New York as his next step toward coming off the disabled list. It's a big step. O'Day hasn't pitched since straining his right hamstring on June 1. He's 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA in 22 appearances, with 25 strikeouts over 20 innings. A second bullpen session today, along with some fielding work, left manager Buck Showalter encouraged by O'Day's progress and potential to soon rejoin the 25-man roster. If...

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Hyun Soo Kim says his hamstring injury has improved

July 16, 2016, 12:03pm

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Hyun Soo Kim says his hamstring injury has improved

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter met earlier today with outfielder Hyun Soo Kim, interpreter Danny Lee and head athletic trainer Richie Bancells in his office before batting practice. We're still waiting to find out whether Kim has avoided the disabled list, but he claimed that he's feeling good and sounded optimistic that his season wouldn't be further interrupted. "It feels much better than the time I got injured. It feels great," Kim said through his...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays (updated)

July 16, 2016, 10:09am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Outfielder Hyun Soo Kim remains out of the Orioles lineup tonight, whether it's due to a strained right hamstring or the Rays starting left-hander Matt Moore. The Orioles will check Kim's condition again on Sunday before deciding whether to place him on the disabled list. Nolan Reimold is in left field and Joey Rickard is in right. Mark Trumbo is serving as the designated hitter. Jonathan Schoop is batting .341 (14-for-41) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs...

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Tillman vs. Moore tonight at Tropicana Field

July 16, 2016, 7:48am

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Tillman vs. Moore tonight at Tropicana Field

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Chris Tillman is trying to become the first Orioles pitcher to record a 20-win season since Mike Boddicker in 1984. This is a crop-destroying drought. Can Tillman be the one to end it? He's 12-2 with a 3.41 ERA in 19 starts going into tonight's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. In two July starts, Tillman has allowed two runs and eight hits over 14 innings. This is a notable improvement after Tillman posted a 5.19 ERA in June that likely cost him a spot on the...

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Taking the rotation for another spin

July 15, 2016, 7:24pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Let's begin today's blog entry with a very important question, perhaps the biggest of the 2016 season. Should we use the hashtag #BundySunday or #SundayBundy for Dylan Bundy's upcoming start? I suggested the former yesterday on Twitter, but I see the logic in the latter if you're playing off "Sunday Funday." Let me know what you think. Closer Zach Britton no longer has Bundy sitting with him in the bullpen. Bundy is moving into the rotation for the first time in the...

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Showalter, Schoop and Gallardo wrap up 4-3 win

July 15, 2016, 7:17pm

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Showalter, Schoop and Gallardo wrap up 4-3 win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles received another five-inning start tonight from right-hander Yovani Gallardo. They also had another comeback, scoring the tying run in the sixth, and hit another home run, with Jonathan Schoop muscling up in the eighth. Schoop led off with his 15th home run and the Orioles rallied to beat the Rays 4-3 before an announced crowd of 17,672 at Tropicana Field. The bullpen didn't allow a run over the last four innings. Chaz Roe handled the sixth, Mychal Givens the...

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More on Bundy, O'Day, Kim and Britton (O's win 4-3)

July 15, 2016, 3:24pm

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More on Bundy, O'Day, Kim and Britton (O's win 4-3)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter doesn't expect right-hander Dylan Bundy to require any major adjustments while going from a relief role to Sunday's starting pitcher. Bundy basically has been working on a starter's schedule with the amount of rest between outings. "It was part of the process," Showalter said while explain the decision to start Bundy. "Really, he's not going to be doing a whole lot different than what he's been doing. He's had three or four days...

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Bundy "really excited" to start Sunday (plus other notes)

July 15, 2016, 2:03pm

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Bundy "really excited" to start Sunday (plus other notes)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles are nearing a decision on reliever Darren O'Day, who threw a bullpen session during Thursday's workout and performed fielding drills this afternoon. O'Day will throw off a mound again Saturday and could be cleared to pitch in simulated games. The Orioles would decide whether to include an injury rehab assignment or activate him from the disabled list. Hyun Soo Kim ran yesterday and still felt some discomfort in his right hamstring. The Orioles could decide...

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Donnie Hart talks about his promotion to the majors

July 15, 2016, 1:02pm

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Donnie Hart talks about his promotion to the majors

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles are working with an eight-man bullpen tonight that includes Ubaldo Jimenez. Jimenez is listed among the relievers for tonight's game against the Rays. The club still hasn't announced a starter for Tuesday night in New York. Left-hander T.J. McFarland is in the clubhouse and the Orioles set up a locker for him, though he may be taking a break from rehabbing in Sarasota. Darren O'Day threw a bullpen session during yesterday's workout and the right leg felt...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

July 15, 2016, 11:33am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Hyun Soo Kim is not in tonight's Orioles lineup for the first of three games against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Kim, who left Sunday's final game of the first half with a right hamstring strain, is listed among the reserves on the lineup card. Adam Jones, Chris Davis, Caleb Joseph and Ryan Flaherty took early batting practice. Mychal and Tiffani Givens are the proud parents of daughter Makaylah Grace, born yesterday in Tampa. She's seven pounds and 13 ounces and...

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Dylan Bundy announced as Sunday's starter

July 15, 2016, 6:38am

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Dylan Bundy announced as Sunday's starter

TAMPA - The Orioles found a starter in their bullpen. The club announced this morning that Dylan Bundy, 23, will make his first major league start on Sunday versus the Rays at Tropicana Field. The news came about three minutes after my flight landed in Tampa. The rotation against the Rays includes Yovani Gallardo on Friday and Chris Tillman on Saturday. Kevin Gausman will start Monday night against the Yankees in the Bronx. Bundy, the fourth-overall pick in 2011 out of Owasso High School in...

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Second half begins with Gallardo on the mound

July 14, 2016, 4:17pm

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Second half begins with Gallardo on the mound

The second half is here and so are all of the same questions about the rotation and how the Orioles will address it. The Orioles will continue to look in-house for rotation help while also checking the trade market. They'd love to add a left-hander, but they can't be too choosy. Double-A Bowie southpaw Chris Lee remains on the disabled list with a strained lat. He hasn't pitched since May 23 and he still hasn't been cleared to throw. Right-hander Yovani Gallardo is another wild card for the...

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Another look at the first half

July 13, 2016, 2:08pm

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The Orioles will conduct a workout this evening at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Their season is inching closer to resumption. Left-hander Donnie Hart may not make it until Friday morning. Either way, he's the latest roster move, the next reliever to spin the revolving door to the bullpen. Mychal Givens is expected to be available on Friday rather than go on the paternity list. The All-Star break and a road series against the Rays worked in the Tampa native's favor. Outfielder Hyun...

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Orioles selecting Donnie Hart's contract

July 13, 2016, 9:17am

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Remember the left-handed reliever that the Orioles wanted to bring up before Friday night's game against the Rays? It's Double-A Bowie's Donnie Hart, who is expected to join the team in St. Petersburg, Fla., after tonight's Eastern League All-Star Game. Sources confirmed today that the Orioles will select Hart's contract from Bowie. They already made space on the 40-man roster by outrighting pitcher David Hale to Triple-A Norfolk and on the 25-man roster by optioning pitcher Jason Garcia...

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Orioles getting back to business

July 12, 2016, 7:08pm

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The Home Run Derby is done. The All-Star Game is gone. The Orioles can rest for a day, hop on their charter Thursday and head to Tampa for their workout. It's getting serious again. Manager Buck Showalter reminded his players to make smart decisions over the break. They understand that 75 games remain in the regular season, that there's still so much work to be done, but it never hurts to drive home the point. The Red Sox and Blue Jays are only two games behind the Orioles in the American...

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Machado goes 0-for-3 in All-Star Game (Britton saves AL's 4-2 win)

July 12, 2016, 6:12pm

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Machado goes 0-for-3 in All-Star Game (Britton saves AL's 4-2 win)

The only Orioles starter in tonight's All-Star Game in San Diego, third baseman Manny Machado went 0-for-3 before the Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson replaced him. Machado swung at the first pitch from National League starter Johnny Cueto in the first inning and flied to shallow left field. He also swung at the first pitch from the Marlins' Jose Fernandez in the third inning and grounded to third base. Facing the Braves' Julio Teheran to lead off the fifth, Machado flied to the left field warning...

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Roster undergoing changes to start second half

July 11, 2016, 6:09pm

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Roster undergoing changes to start second half

As the five Orioles get ready for tonight's All-Star Game in San Diego, they also may wonder how the roster will look on Thursday when players gather at Tropicana Field. The Orioles are taking a 2 p.m. flight to Tampa and heading directly to the ballpark for a 6 p.m. workout. The rotation is a little light at the moment. It includes three confirmed starters, with Yovani Gallardo pitching on Friday and Chris Tillman on Saturday versus the Rays and Kevin Gausman pitching Monday night against the...

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Trumbo advances in Home Run Derby (updated)

July 11, 2016, 4:47pm

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Trumbo advances in Home Run Derby (updated)

Mark Trumbo needed to clear the Petco Park fences with 16 swings tonight in order to advance to the second round of the Home Run Derby in San Diego. He took it upon himself to deliver jaw-dropping shots for good (tape) measure. Trumbo, the major league leader with 28 and the No.1 seed, eliminated Dodgers rookie Corey Seager by hitting his 16th with eight seconds to spare. He homered on eight consecutive pitches after using his timeout with 1:15 remaining. What a show. Ten of Trumbo's 16 home...

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All-Star Game lineups

July 11, 2016, 10:54am

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Manny Machado will play a familiar position and bat in a familiar spot in Tuesday night's All-Star Game in San Diego. Machado, voted as the starting third baseman in the American League, will bat third behind Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and Angels center fielder Mike Trout. Machado has hit third for the Orioles in 41 games this season, registering a slash line of .322/.353/.529. White Sox left-hander Chris Sale has been chosen as the AL's starting pitcher. Here are the...