Roch Kubatko

Orioles and Red Sox lineups

August 16, 2016, 11:32am

Orioles

Steve Pearce has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight as the designated hitter against Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Chris Davis has been lowered again to sixth. Jonathan Schoop is batting second. Left-hander Jeff Beliveau has been promoted from Single-A Frederick to Double-A Bowie. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Jonathan Schoop 2B Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo RF Steve Pearce DH Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Nolan Reimold LF Yovani Gallardo RHP For the Red Sox Dustin...

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Gallardo vs. Rodriguez tonight at Camden Yards

August 16, 2016, 9:03am

Orioles

Gallardo vs. Rodriguez tonight at Camden Yards

The Orioles arrive at Camden Yards this afternoon a percentage point ahead of the Blue Jays for first place in the American League East and one game ahead of the third-place Red Sox, who are in town for a short series. How will the division look after Wednesday night? The Orioles have won six of 10 from the Red Sox this season, splitting a four-game series in Baltimore. They're 39-17 at home and the Red Sox are 27-25 on the road. A hot team is stationed in the visiting clubhouse, with the Red...

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This, that and the other

August 15, 2016, 6:18pm

Orioles

The Orioles made it back home. Back to their own beds, their clubhouse, their daily routine. Back in front of fans who mostly still believe in them, the majority tending to be muted by the scattered doubters who contradict the schedule and insist the season has ended. The Orioles still aren't selling. They didn't consider it at the non-waiver trade deadline and weren't considering it as an option while a half-game out of first place. If you're not going to quit while trailing by six runs,...

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Britton's epic failures in back-to-back starts a distant memory

August 14, 2016, 8:27pm

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Britton's epic failures in back-to-back starts a distant memory

SAN FRANCISCO - How does a manager display confidence in his closer besides the obvious move of letting him protect a slim lead in the ninth inning? Orioles manager Buck Showalter did it again yesterday in San Francisco, ordering an intentional walk to pinch-hitter Buster Posey with a runner on second base and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. A runner who represented the tying run. Math allows us to deduce that Posey represented the winning run on a ball hit into the gap. The...

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Wrapping up an 8-7 come-from-behind win

August 14, 2016, 5:03pm

Orioles

SAN FRANCISCO - Just as Jonathan Schoop's fly ball fell into the left field seats today for a three-run homer, the Orioles' improbable comeback complete, I tweeted the news and shot a glance into the visiting dugout. Players almost leaped out of their spikes, a few of them at risk of flipping over the railing. The euphoria could be felt for miles, or at least into the far reaches of AT&T Park, where the celebration still was draped in orange and black. And then it disappeared, much like...

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Orioles rally for 8-7 win

August 14, 2016, 3:22pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles were one out away from going 4-6 on the road trip, from falling 1 Â½ games out of first place, their largest margin since June 1. They were once down by six runs, rallied and appeared on a verge of a frustrating loss. And then it happened. Jonathan Schoop hit a three-run homer to left field off Santiago Casilla with two outs in the ninth and Zach Britton recorded his 37th save in a stunning 8-7 victory over the Giants at AT&T Park. Britton stranded two runners,...

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Brach and Givens not feeling pressure with O'Day out (O's down 7-5)

August 14, 2016, 12:46pm

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Brach and Givens not feeling pressure with O'Day out (O's down 7-5)

SAN FRANCISCO - Orioles manager Buck Showalter may be able to push his bullpen a little harder this afternoon with the club having an off day on Monday. Not to mention how it's more of an "all hands on deck" situation as we approach the stretch run. Wade Miley will have a huge say in the proceedings as today's starting pitcher. And the Giants will need to cooperate, as they tried to do in the first inning with two ground balls to second baseman Jonathan Schoop on seven pitches. Brandon Belt...

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Notes on Jones, an expanded roster and Walker (updated)

August 14, 2016, 11:34am

Orioles

Notes on Jones, an expanded roster and Walker (updated)

SAN FRANCISCO - Did anyone really doubt whether Adam Jones would be in center field this afternoon for the series finale against the Giants? A pitch from Madison Bumgarner last night smashed into the fingers of Jones' right hand as he tried to lay down a bunt. He was in excruciating pain, downplayed it afterward and will lead off this afternoon. The usual drill. Manager Buck Showalter said he talked to head athletic trainer Richie Bancells about Jones' toughness, one of the veteran's more...

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Jones remains in Orioles lineup

August 14, 2016, 9:46am

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SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles have reached the final game of their three-city road trip, and center fielder Adam Jones remains in the lineup after being hit last night on the right hand. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and batting second. Chris Davis is batting cleanup. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Hyun Soo Kim LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Jonathan Schoop 2B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Wade Miley LHP Here are the pitching matchups for the Red Sox series at Camden...

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Miley vs. Cueto today in San Francisco

August 13, 2016, 9:30pm

Orioles

SAN FRANCISCO - Jonathan Schoop has played every inning and out of every game for the Orioles this season. He may be rested later this month or the next, but it's not happening this afternoon. No way does Schoop sit against Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto. Schoop has four hits in five career at-bats against Cueto, a small sample size. However, three of those hits are home runs. Not only will Schoop play today, he could move up in the order. Heck, bat him first and make sure he gets plenty of...

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Jones' hand, an inconsistent strike zone and a 6-2 loss

August 13, 2016, 9:08pm

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Jones' hand, an inconsistent strike zone and a 6-2 loss

SAN FRANCISCO - Adam Jones said his right hand is fine and he's playing on Sunday. Kevin Gausman said the strike zone was flawed tonight and he's not happy about it. Manager Buck Showalter expressed his initial concerns over Jones, knowing the club can't afford to lose its center fielder, and backed Gausman's assertion that the six walks were deceiving in the Orioles' 6-2 loss to the Giants at AT&T Park. Jones was nailed on the fingers by a Madison Bumgarner pitch as he tried to bunt...

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Too many walks and not enough runs for Orioles in 6-2 loss

August 13, 2016, 8:08pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - When a pitcher sets his career high in walks before recording an out in the third inning, he's in clear danger of exhausting himself from chasing the plate. Kevin Gausman tried to corner it, tried to trap it in one spot, but it kept getting away from him. The Giants drew four walks in the first two innings and Gausman paid the price in the second, with Denard Span lining a two-out, two-run single into center field to prevent the Orioles from taking another early lead. Buster...

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Showalter on Jones: "He's so easy to trust" (O's down 6-0)

August 13, 2016, 5:27pm

Orioles

Showalter on Jones: "He's so easy to trust" (O's down 6-0)

SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles remain on their road trip and Adam Jones figures to remain on a roll. No matter how the rest of the offense is functioning. Jones' eight-game hitting streak covers stops in Chicago, Oakland and San Francisco. He grounded out in his first at-bat tonight, but he's 16-for-36 since leaving Baltimore. The damage includes one double, two home runs, four RBIs and five runs scored. His average climbed to .279, its highest point of the season. He was batting .234 at the end...

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Showalter on O'Day, bullpen and Pearce

August 13, 2016, 4:27pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day received a cortisone injection in his right shoulder today before going on the disabled list with a rotator cuff strain, and manager Buck Showalter sounded confident that the absence won't extend beyond 15 days. O'Day is eligible to return on Aug. 28 and Showalter said the reliever definitely will pitch for them later this season. "I talked to Darren today," Showalter said. "I talked to Dr. (Michael) Jacobs. He saw him early this morning and...

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Britton reacts to O'Day's latest trip to the disabled list

August 13, 2016, 2:59pm

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Britton reacts to O'Day's latest trip to the disabled list

SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles are beginning life again without reliever Darren O'Day, who returned to the disabled list today. O'Day's right hamstring is fine, but a strained rotator cuff has removed him from a bullpen that leans on him for quality outings and leadership. "I think he's really frustrated," said closer Zach Britton. "He prides himself being a guy who's very consistent, durable and it's pretty unfortunate for him right now. But I know he's going to do everything he can to...

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O'Day goes on DL (plus Orioles lineup)

August 13, 2016, 1:51pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles placed reliever Darren O'Day on the 15-day disabled list today with a right rotator cuff strain. Tyler Wilson has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take O'Day's spot on the pitching staff. O'Day flew back to Baltimore this morning and had his shoulder examined by team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. Manager Buck Showalter said yesterday that he wouldn't have used O'Day in this series. This is O'Day's second stint on the disabled list in 2016. He missed...

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Thoughts on the bullpen and tonight's game

August 12, 2016, 10:42pm

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Thoughts on the bullpen and tonight's game

SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles won a game last night and may have lost their top set-up man. They'll find out later today after team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs examines Darren O'Day's right shoulder. They survived without O'Day for seven weeks, a strained hamstring keeping him on the disabled list. But let's not tempt fate. Brad Brach is a capable set-up man and he's been given extra rest, but the bullpen isn't as deep without O'Day. It also misses a reliever who's holding...

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Wrapping up a 5-2 win

August 12, 2016, 10:18pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles jumped out to an early lead for the second consecutive game and held onto it, with the bullpen doing a solid job behind starter Dylan Bundy. Bundy improved to 6-3 with a 2.93 ERA and Zach Britton recorded his 36th save. Mark Trumbo and Chris Davis hit home runs, the heart of the order pumping again, and the Orioles moved back into first place in the American League East with a 5-2 win over the Giants at AT&T Park. Trumbo and Davis hadn't homered in the same game...

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Orioles back in first place after 5-2 win

August 12, 2016, 9:18pm

Orioles

SAN FRANCISCO - Dylan Bundy wasn't much of a hitter tonight, striking out in his first two major league at-bats and bouncing to the mound. Fortunately for the Orioles, they weren't dependent on the rookie to provide their offense. That would have been a peculiar strategy. Bundy handled the pitching, allowing one run in 5 2/3 innings, and Mark Trumbo hit a 441-foot home run that almost bounced off the Bay Bridge. Everyone had their assigned roles. Matt Wieters and Adam Jones drove in runs in...

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Orioles take early lead as Hart waits for next chance (O's lead 5-1)

August 12, 2016, 6:42pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is 2-for-2 in two innings tonight and the Orioles have taken another early lead, scoring twice off Giants starter Matt Cain. They were able. Jonathan Schoop and Matt Wieters doubled with one out. J.J. Hardy singled to put runners on the corners, Dylan Bundy struck out in his first major league at-bat and Jones poked an RBI single into right field. The bats are still awake. The Orioles put two runners on base with one out in the first inning, but...