masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgJoey Rickard is starting in left field tonight and Stevie Wilkerson is in center as the Orioles continue their series against the Red Sox at Camden Yards.
Dwight Smith Jr. is the designated hitter.
Hanser Alberto was out of the lineup last night, but he’s playing second base tonight. Jonathan Villar moves to shortstop.
Chris Davis is batting fifth. Austin Wynns is catching.
Renato Núñez is a career .302 (19-for-63) hitter against the Red Sox, but he’s on the bench tonight.
David Hess…

Joey Rickard is starting in left field tonight and Stevie Wilkerson is in center as the Orioles continue their series against the Red Sox at Camden Yards.

Villar-Smith-Low-Five-White-Sidebar.jpgDwight Smith Jr. is the designated hitter.

Hanser Alberto was out of the lineup last night, but he’s playing second base tonight. Jonathan Villar moves to shortstop.

Chris Davis is batting fifth. Austin Wynns is catching.

Renato Núñez is a career .302 (19-for-63) hitter against the Red Sox, but he’s on the bench tonight.

David Hess faced the Red Sox on April 12 at Fenway Park and allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings in a 6-4 loss. He’s 0-3 with an 8.56 ERA and 1.829 WHIP in three career starts against them spanning 13 2/3 innings.

Andrew Benintendi is 3-for-8 with three home runs against Hess. J.D. Martinez is 2-for-5 with two homers.

Right-hander Hector Velázquez tossed a scoreless relief inning against the Orioles on April 13 and started two days later, allowing one run and two hits with four walks in three innings. The Orioles won both games.

Trey Mancini is 4-for-8 with a double against him.

For the Orioles
Jonathan Villar SS
Trey Mancini RF
Dwight Smith Jr. DH
Rio Ruiz 3B
Chris Davis 1B
Stevie Wilkerson CF
Hanser Alberto 2B
Joey Rickard LF
Austin Wynns C

David Hess RHP

For the Red Sox
Andrew Benintendi LF
Mookie Betts RF
J.D. Martinez DH
Mitch Moreland 1B
Xander Bogaerts SS
Rafael Devers 3B
Michael Chavis 2B
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF
Christian Vázquez C

Hector Velázquez RHP

The Brady Anderson buzz seems to be bleeding into today, so I’ll pass along again what I’ve heard. This time in blog form instead of on Twitter and within the comments.

But no bold type.

Anderson remains in the organization despite rumors that he’s out. He’s working on strength and conditioning and nutrition at the major league and minor league levels.

This appears to be his primary set of responsibilities, which executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias indicated back in spring training during an early interview with the media.

Anderson oversaw the hiring of strength and conditioning coaches in the minors. He’s also serving in what I’ve heard described as a consultant-type role.

There hasn’t been an announcement from the team, but he no longer appears to be carrying the title of vice president. And I wouldn’t expect a formal press release.

The club didn’t issue one after executives and scouts were let go, and as I’ve stated, Anderson remains part of the organization – a point that was stressed to me yesterday by someone who’s also in it.

Anderson hasn’t been around much lately because he’s on the West Coast attending to a family matter.