Machado latest Oriole bitten by flu bug

Machado latest Oriole bitten by flu bug
NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't make it to Yankee Stadium this afternoon. Third baseman Manny Machado is on his way and will be examined by a doctor, felled by the same stomach virus that's delivering knockout punches. First baseman Chris Davis took batting practice and ground balls to gauge whether he could be used later in tonight's game. Bench coach John Russell, filling in for Showalter, is fortunate that he's only got a small scrape on the bridge of his nose. He's the...

More on the bench, Borbon and O'Day

More on the bench, Borbon and O'Day
NEW YORK - Orioles bench coach John Russell will meet with the media in the visiting dugout around 5:25 p.m. and he can explain why third baseman Manny Machado is out of the lineup. This doesn't happen without a suspension. He's got to be sick with the same stomach virus that's keeping manager Buck Showalter at the team hotel and first baseman Chris Davis out of the lineup. The bench appears to be down to a healthy Julio Borbon. Davis still was weak yesterday and catcher Matt Wieters is...

Orioles and Yankees lineups

Orioles and Yankees lineups
NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter has come down with the same stomach virus that's sweeping through the clubhouse and he may not make it to Yankee Stadium for tonight's game. Bench coach John Russell would fill in for Showalter. He's handling the media session later this afternoon. Manny Machado will not start tonight, while Chris Davis and Matt Wieters remain out of the lineup. No word yet on whether Machado is also suffering from the stomach virus. In his absence, Ryan Flaherty...

Can Gallardo give the Orioles innings tonight?

Can Gallardo give the Orioles innings tonight?
NEW YORK - The latest check on the Orioles' rotation shows that it's still ranked 28th in the majors with a 5.11 ERA. Only the Reds at 5.27 and the Twins at 5.18 slot below them. Orioles starters have worked a total of 496 1/3 innings, the fewest in the majors. The Reds are 29th with 497. Dylan Bundy is being inched forward in his pitch counts, and hopefully innings, after moving into the rotation. Vance Worley made his first start last night since April 15 and didn't figure to provide a...

This, that and the other

This, that and the other
NEW YORK - If there's any good to come out of the Orioles' offensive slump, at least it's taking some of the heat off the rotation. Has your concern shifted or are you still pitching a fit over the pitching? The Orioles have been held to a single run in each of the first two games of this series. They entered it having scored at least two runs in 53 consecutive games, a streak dating back to at least 1913. The Orioles are 9-for-60 (.150) with a double, home run, seven walks, 12 strikeouts...

Showalter, Worley and Joseph on 7-1 loss

Showalter, Worley and Joseph on 7-1 loss
NEW YORK - Only a half game separates the Orioles from the Red Sox in the American League East. Their bench is thinner than tissue paper and their offense continues to sputter. Another starter failed to provide length, though the lack of run support basically requires perfection. This hasn't been the best start to the second half. The Orioles lost their third game in a row tonight, falling to the Yankees 7-1 in the Bronx. They were held to four hits and increased the trade value of another New...

Recapping a busy day for the Orioles (O's lose 7-1)

Recapping a busy day for the Orioles (O's lose 7-1)
NEW YORK - Today is one of those days when the game almost seems like a side note to the flurry of activity. The Orioles wanted to wait until Wednesday to make a decision on Hyun Soo Kim, but the roster wouldn't allow it. Funny how these things work out. All of a sudden, Chris Davis comes down with a stomach virus, Matt Wieters is hit on the foot and the bench is too thin for the club to remain patient with Kim. Julio Borbon is swinging a hot bat and he brings speed and outfield versatility to...

O'Day will pitch Friday at Bowie (plus other notes)

O'Day will pitch Friday at Bowie (plus other notes)
NEW YORK - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day will go on a brief injury rehab assignment, pitching Friday night at Double-A Bowie if he continues to feel good after today's simulated game. The Baysox are hosting Erie at 7:05 p.m. O'Day threw 15 pitches today, rested and threw 10 more while facing Hyun Soo Kim and Joey Rickard. The Orioles are hoping to activate him from the disabled list on Sunday or Monday during the next homestand. Left-hander T.J. McFarland, on the DL with a knee injury,...

Orioles designate Henry Urrutia for assignment

Orioles designate Henry Urrutia for assignment
NEW YORK - The Orioles designated outfielder Henry Urrutia for assignment today to create a spot for outfielder Julio Borbon on the 40-man roster. Borbon's contract was selected today from Double-A Bowie and outfielder Hyun Soo Kim went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 11 with a strained right hamstring. Kim can return on July 26. Borbon, 30, hasn't played in a major league game since Aug. 2, 2013 with the Cubs. He collected a hit in his only at-bat versus the Dodgers. Borbon,...

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
NEW YORK - Hyun Soo Kim doesn't appear on tonight's lineup card and he's been replaced by Double-A outfielder Julio Borbon, whose contract will be selected from Bowie. The Orioles must create a spot on the 40-man roster. Catcher Matt Wieters said the X-ray on his right foot last night came back clean and he's day-to-day. First baseman Chris Davis remains out of the lineup due to a stomach virus. Jonathan Schoop's 16 home runs match his career-high in 2014, and he is tied with the...

O'Day completes simulated game

O'Day completes simulated game
NEW YORK - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day threw around 25 pitches today in two "innings" in his simulated game at Yankee Stadium. He threw to Hyun Soo Kim and Joey Rickard, stopping once to mimic the completion of an inning. Manager Buck Showalter seem pleased with the session just by the look on O'Day's face. As the righty hoped, the club appears close to making a pure baseball decision on the reliever, who's been on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring. O'Day could be...

Notes on Adam Jones and tonight's game

Notes on Adam Jones and tonight's game
NEW YORK - It's becoming the norm within the Orioles organization. The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association again has chosen center fielder Adam Jones as the Orioles' Heart and Hustle Award winner, which honors active players who "demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and traditions of the game." The Heart and Hustle Award is the only award in baseball voted on by former players. That's four and counting for Jones. "Through success...

Orioles have full schedule before tonight's game

Orioles have full schedule before tonight's game
NEW YORK - The Orioles will be busy today before they take the field for the second game of their series against the Yankees. Darren O'Day is pitching a simulated game this afternoon that might determine whether he's ready to come off the disabled list. He could be assigned a second sim game, sent on a rehab assignment or activated. Hyun Soo Kim will get some swings against O'Day to further test his right hamstring. It's more important for him to run the bases. It's imperative that the...

Wieters has foot X-rayed following 2-1 loss

Wieters has foot X-rayed following 2-1 loss
NEW YORK - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters rode past the media on the back of a cart following tonight's game, on his way to get his right foot X-rayed after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. Has injury been added to a 2-1 loss to the Yankees? Wieters was drilled by an Ivan Nova pitch to load the bases with two outs before Pedro Alvarez popped up. He stayed in the game, but would have been lifted for a pinch-runner if he reached in the eighth instead of grounding into a double play. The...

Orioles can't reward Gausman in 2-1 loss

Orioles can't reward Gausman in 2-1 loss
NEW YORK - Kevin Gausman is going to win a road start. It's bound to happen. He certainly is due. The Yankees scored twice off Gausman in the first three innings and turned to their imposing bullpen to defeat the Orioles 2-1 before an announced crowd of 31,102. The loss dropped the Orioles' record to 53-38 overall and 20-24 on the road. They're 2-2 since the break. The Orioles have scored 51 runs in their last 14 games since leaving San Diego. Why would anyone leave San Diego? Gausman...

Worley next man up in Orioles rotation (O's down 2-1)

Worley next man up in Orioles rotation (O's down 2-1)
NEW YORK - Vance Worley is back in the Orioles rotation, with his first start in three months scheduled for Tuesday night. However, he's making it in a most unfamiliar place. Worley had never been to Yankee Stadium until arriving this afternoon, leaving Oakland's ballpark as the only one left on his bucket list. The Orioles visit the Athletics for a four-game series beginning Aug. 8. Worley will try to contain his enthusiasm. "A little different than this place," he said, grinning, "but...

Davis out of lineup with stomach virus (plus other notes)

Davis out of lineup with stomach virus (plus other notes)
NEW YORK - Orioles first baseman Chris Davis became ill on the flight from Tampa and spent last night at a local hospital in New York. He's not in tonight's lineup and may not be available to play. "I saw him on the elevator last night," said manager Buck Showalter. "He was throwing up on the plane last night. I'm not sure if it's a virus. It might be the same thing that Zach (Britton) and Matt Wieters had at the All-Star Game." It's spread to the coaching staff. "I know Wayne...

Hyun Soo Kim unsure if he can avoid disabled list

Hyun Soo Kim unsure if he can avoid disabled list
NEW YORK - The tarp is on the Yankee Stadium infield and it's raining hard. Orioles who were playing catch in left field had to sprint to the dugout as it intensified. That's the extent of my weather update. Chris Davis wasn't in the clubhouse while it opened to the media. Manager Buck Showalter will have to explain why the first baseman isn't in tonight's lineup. Hyun Soo Kim also is out of the lineup while recovering from a right hamstring strain. "It has gotten better," Kim said...

Orioles and Yankees lineups

Orioles and Yankees lineups
NEW YORK - Hyun Soo Kim and Chris Davis are out of the Orioles lineup for tonight's series opener against the Yankees. Nolan Reimold is in left field and Ryan Flaherty is starting at first base. Despite yesterday's loss at Tropicana Field, the Orioles remain two games ahead of the Red Sox for first place in the American League East. The Blue Jays are three back and the Yankees trail by 8 1/2. The Orioles have scored 148 runs in the seventh inning or later to lead the American League, and...

Gausman vs. Nova tonight in the Bronx

Gausman vs. Nova tonight in the Bronx
The Orioles will play their 91st game tonight and finally make their first visit to Yankee Stadium. We've figured out the rotation, at least the current version of it. Dylan Bundy and Vance Worley have joined Chris Tillman, Yovani Gallardo and Kevin Gausman. It's just a question of how long before more adjustments are made. Is this a one-and-done for Worley on Tuesday? Does he control his own fate? Tyler Wilson is lurking in the Triple-A shadows, and less rust on Friday night might have...