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Showalter on closer role and meeting with Hess (game update)

August 04, 2018, 3:30pm

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Showalter on closer role and meeting with Hess (game update)

ARLINGTON, Texas - So with Zach Britton, Darren O'Day and Brad Brach all traded, Richard Bleier out injured, where do the Orioles turn for their closer at this point? Of the current pitchers in their bullpen, they have combined for one save with the Orioles, and that is a save that Mychal Givens got earlier this year. "Right now the challenge has been being able to get to that situation," said manager Buck Showalter. "There are people I'd like to see in that situation. Sometimes you have...

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Villar gets off to fast start and Adam Jones on Vlad Guerrero

August 04, 2018, 2:04pm

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Villar gets off to fast start and Adam Jones on Vlad Guerrero

ARLINGTON, Texas - New Orioles infielder Jonathan Villar, acquired Tuesday from Milwaukee, is making a nice first impression. He's batted leadoff and played second base in both games here at Texas to begin his O's career and will again tonight. Thursday he singled on the second pitch he saw his first time up and had two hits. Last night he went 3-for-5 and drove in his first run. He's 5-for-10 with five singles over his first two Orioles games. Last night his three hits matched his...

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O's game blog: Dylan Bundy tries to slow hot Texas bats

August 04, 2018, 11:19am

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O's game blog: Dylan Bundy tries to slow hot Texas bats

ARLINGTON, Texas - After allowing 28 runs on 28 hits with six homers the last two nights, the Orioles turn to right-hander Dylan Bundy (7-9, 4.53 ERA) tonight. He'll try to restore some order to their pitching in this series. The Texas Rangers (48-63) have beaten the Orioles 17-8 and 11-3 the last two nights, outscoring them 21-1 in the first four innings of those games. O's starters Andrew Cashner and David Hess pitched a combined five innings, allowing 12 hits and 17 runs (15 earned) and...

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As they look at youngsters, will O's stick with Hess in rotation?

August 03, 2018, 10:09pm

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As they look at youngsters, will O's stick with Hess in rotation?

ARLINGTON, Texas- Catcher Caleb Joseph said it well after last night's 11-3 loss at Texas. Just about all Orioles players right now - young and older - are "auditioning" for the future. There are spots to be won on the 2019 Orioles pitching staff and especially the young pitchers can state their case right here and right now. Right-hander David Hess was doing that over his first five major league starts this year. In those games, between May 12 and June 7, he pitched to an ERA of 3.07 and he...

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David Hess knocked out early as Texas wins big (postgame quotes)

August 03, 2018, 7:12pm

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David Hess knocked out early as Texas wins big (postgame quotes)

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles rotation had put together a run of five quality starts the previous six games. And then the O's arrived in Arlington, Texas. Right-hander Andrew Cashner gave up 10 runs last night, and right-hander David Hess allowed seven tonight as the Rangers beat the Orioles 11-3 at Globe Life Park. Hess went 3 1/3 innings and gave up five hits and those seven runs (five earned) with one walk and four strikeouts. He falls to 2-6 with a 6.58 ERA. Tonight was Hess' first major...

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O's game blog: David Hess re-enters rotation, faces Texas

August 03, 2018, 4:01pm

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O's game blog: David Hess re-enters rotation, faces Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas - After the Orioles allowed a season high in runs last night and lost 17-8 at Texas, the clubs play the second game of a four-game series tonight at Globe Life Park. The Orioles lost 15-7 to Kansas City on May 8, and that was the most runs allowed in a game until Thursday night. Here are a few more notes on last night's game: * There were six homers in the game, three by each team. Jurickson Profar hit a 436-foot three-run homer for the Rangers, and Rougned Odor hit one that...

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Showalter pregame on MariÃ±ez, Phillips and more (game update)

August 03, 2018, 3:32pm

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Showalter pregame on MariÃ±ez, Phillips and more (game update)

ARLINGTON, Texas - Orioles right-handed reliever Jhan MariÃ±ez gave up two runs in the last of the fourth last night, and then got hurt while warming up for the last of the fifth during the O's 17-8 loss at Texas. Today MariÃ±ez went on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain. The Orioles recalled pitcher Evan Phillips from Triple-A Norfolk. He was one of the four players the Orioles acquired Tuesday from Atlanta when they traded Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day to the...

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Pitcher Evan Phillips talks about joining the Orioles

August 03, 2018, 2:12pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - When the Orioles acquired bullpen righty Evan Phillips in the deal that sent Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day to Atlanta on Tuesday, Phillips had no idea that just days later he would join the parent club. And, as we found out today, Phillips is joining the team he grew up rooting for as a kid, and the Ironman is his all-time favorite player. "I guess you could say I'm a little surprised," Phillips said of being with the Orioles so soon. "I didn't expect it to be only a...

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A look at a much younger O's 'pen, plus other notes

August 02, 2018, 10:21pm

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A look at a much younger O's 'pen, plus other notes

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles bullpen is in a major transitional phase. No longer are there leaders like Darren O'Day and Zach Britton on the team. And the end-of-the-game trio of Brad Brach, O'Day and Britton have all been traded. Lefty Richard Bleier is injured and will miss the rest of the season. So what is left? Well, a bunch 20-somethings with talent and promise who have to do some on-the-job learning and training while pitching in roles they are not accustomed to. Among the eight...

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Andrew Cashner allows 10 runs as O's lose big (with postgame quotes)

August 02, 2018, 7:30pm

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Andrew Cashner allows 10 runs as O's lose big (with postgame quotes)

ARLINGTON, Texas - So if you take the Orioles out of Yankee Stadium, where they are 4-2 this year, they are just not a very good road team, right? Wednesday's win in New York was followed up by tonight's 17-8 blowout loss to the Texas Rangers in front of 19,367 at Globe Life Park. The Orioles lose the series opener and are 9-39 in road games this season not at Yankee Stadium. This game got so out of hand that Danny Valencia came on to pitch with two outs in the last of the eighth. And he...

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O's game blog: Andrew Cashner pitches series opener at Texas

August 02, 2018, 4:02pm

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O's game blog: Andrew Cashner pitches series opener at Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas - After splitting two games in New York and snapping an 11-game road losing streak on Wednesday, the Orioles road trip has headed west. Tonight they begin a four-game series at Globe Life Park with the Texas Rangers. The Orioles beat the Yankees 7-5 yesterday, have scored 47 runs the past five games and 72 in 11 games since the All-Star break. As a team since the break, the Orioles are batting .305 with an OBP of .368 and slugging .506. They rank first in the American League in...

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Tillman on signing with Texas, plus Showalter pregame (game update)

August 02, 2018, 3:38pm

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Tillman on signing with Texas, plus Showalter pregame (game update)

ARLINGTON, Texas - At a time when six veteran players have left the Orioles via trades, a former Orioles veteran was in the ballpark today as the team arrived at Globe Life Park. Right-hander Chris Tillman, designated for assignment by the Orioles on July 20 and released five days later, today signed a minor league deal with Texas. He is going to report to their Triple-A Round Rock club. Tillman went on a minor league rehab assignment for the Orioles and recorded a 6.75 ERA in six starts on the...

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Cody Carroll talks about his major league debut at Yankee Stadium

August 02, 2018, 2:04pm

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Cody Carroll talks about his major league debut at Yankee Stadium

ARLINGTON, Texas - It's been a whirlwind few days for Orioles bullpen right-hander Cody Carroll. On July 24, he was traded by the New York Yankees with two other pitchers for Zach Britton. Then he reported to Triple-A Norfolk and pitched twice for the Tides. On Tuesday, he got his first call to the majors. Yesterday, he made his major league debut. And for the 25-year-old Carroll, it went well. He faced his former organization in the last of the seventh and pitched a scoreless inning on 21...

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Rylan Bannon on his homers, his defense and more

August 01, 2018, 7:33pm

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Rylan Bannon on his homers, his defense and more

When the Orioles made the trade sending Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the key player returning to Baltimore was outfielder Yusniel DÃaz. But the other position player acquired in that deal has had a pretty solid year as well. Rylan Bannon, who plays second and third base, hit his second homer for Double-A Bowie on Tuesday night. The trade that made Bannon an Oriole also provided him a promotion. He was hitting well in the hitter-friendly High-A California League, and now he is...

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O's game blog: Alex Cobb faces New York in the Bronx

August 01, 2018, 8:53am

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O's game blog: Alex Cobb faces New York in the Bronx

One reason the Orioles signed right-hander Alex Cobb was because of Cobb's solid career record against American League East teams. And while Cobb (2-14, 6.08 ERA) has had a difficult year and leads the majors in losses, he has yet to face the New York Yankees in 2018. That changes this afternoon when Cobb and the Orioles conclude their brief two-game series in the Bronx. The Orioles went just 1-9 with runners in scoring position in last night's 6-3 loss. In 14 career starts versus the...

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Five trades bring 15 new players to the Orioles organization

July 31, 2018, 8:52pm

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The Orioles first trade was a 5-for-1 deal that sent shortstop Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 18. Six days later, the Orioles sent pitcher Zach Britton to the Yankees for three pitchers. On Sunday, pitcher Brad Brach was traded for international signing money. Then yesterday, pitchers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day were sent to Atlanta for four players and international money. And second baseman Jonathan Schoop was sent to Milwaukee for three players. The Orioles have put a...

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O's game blog: Yefry RamÃrez pitches series opener in Bronx

July 31, 2018, 3:04pm

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O's game blog: Yefry RamÃrez pitches series opener in Bronx

After a rather busy day off the field, the Orioles will be on the field tonight at Yankee Stadium. They are starting a two-game series and six-game road trip that continues with a four-game series beginning Thursday night at Texas. The Orioles (32-74) have won three in a row and can tie their season-high win streak tonight. In the last three wins over Tampa Bay, they scored 37 runs. Over the last five games, they've scored 47 runs, and in nine games since the All-Star break, the Orioles have...

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Looking at today's trades with Atlanta and Milwaukee

July 31, 2018, 2:05pm

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Looking at today's trades with Atlanta and Milwaukee

It has been a dizzying day for the Orioles and their fans. As it turned out, the team did trade players who were under team control beyond 2018. They sent pitchers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day to Atlanta and traded second baseman Jonathan Schoop to Milwaukee. In the deal with the Braves, the Orioles got four players and $2.5 million in international bonus money. They got three players from Milwaukee. On the big league roster in New York this afternoon they have added right-handed relief...

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Does he stay or go? Will there be a deadline day deal for Adam Jones?

July 30, 2018, 8:47pm

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Does he stay or go? Will there be a deadline day deal for Adam Jones?

The only thing we know for certain about Orioles outfielder Adam Jones and the possibility he could be traded is that he has the right to turn down any trade. That comes with being a 10-5 player, one that has been in the majors for 10 years and played five seasons with his current team. These rights are earned through service time, just like players earn the right to become arbitration eligible or a free agent. Similar to how some players have full or partial no-trade clauses written into their...

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Will O's renewed interest in international market lead them to Victor Victor Mesa?

July 29, 2018, 8:52pm

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Will O's renewed interest in international market lead them to Victor Victor Mesa?

The Orioles' plans to rebuild their roster have been given a big boost by the news that the Orioles are back in the international signings business. The team didn't completely neglect this area, but it's been real slow around here for a few years. That is now changing. According to Baseball America, the Orioles spent a total of $260,000 on international amateur players in 2016, and they signed nine players during 2017 for a total of $535,000. The Orioles' biggest-dollar signing last year...