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Orioles come up short in series opener against Rays

September 15, 2016, 6:38pm

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For the Orioles, it was one frustrating night. In the first of an 11-game homestand, they got poor pitching early in the game and some non-productive at-bats later. It all added up to a 7-6 loss to the Tampa Rays in the opener of a four-game series. The Orioles fall to 80-66. Should New York go on to beat Boston, they will have missed a chance to tie for first in the American League East. But, a Boston loss would keep them a game off the pace in the division. In their final frustrating at-bats...

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Opposite dugout: Rays hoping to buck recent trend vs. O's

September 15, 2016, 2:55am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Rays hoping to buck recent trend vs. O's

Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season) Record: 62-83 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 2B Logan Forsythe (.279 average with 19 HR, 50 RBIs); 3B Evan Longoria (32 HR, 155 hits); SS Brad Miller (72 RBIs, 122 hits); RHP Jake Odorizzi (9-6, 3.81 ERA); RHP Chris Archer (8-18 with 217 strikeouts); RHP Alex Colome (2.01 ERA with 32 saves). Season series vs. Orioles: 4-11 Pitching probables: September 15: LHP Blake Snell vs. RHP Yovani Gallardo, 7:05 p.m., MASNSeptember 16: RHP Chris Archer vs. RHP Ubaldo...

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Opposite dugout: Rays hoping to spoil hopes of division rival

September 04, 2016, 6:38pm

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Rays hoping to spoil hopes of division rival

Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season) Record: 58-77 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Logan Forsythe (.283 with 17 HR, 46 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (.282 with 31 HR, 85 RBIs), SS Brad Miller (118 hits, 26 HR), RHP Jake Odorizzi (9-5, 3.56 ERA), RHP Matt Andriese (6-6, 4.19 ERA). Season series vs. Orioles: 3-9 Pitching probables: Sept. 5: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Matt Andriese, 1:10 p.m., MASNSept. 6: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. RHP Jake Odorizzi, 7:10 p.m., MASNSept. 7: RHP Dylan Bundy vs. LHP...

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Opposite dugout: Healing Rays still fading

July 14, 2016, 8:32am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Healing Rays still fading

Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season) Record: 34-54 Last 10 games: 1-9 Who to watch: 3B Evan Longoria (.289/.337/.526 with 19 HR, 47 RBIs), 2B Logan Forsythe (.285 with 8 HR, 21 RBIs), SS Brad Miller (14 HR, 32 RBIs), LHP Matt Moore (5-6, 4.46 ERA), RHP Alex Colome (1.69 ERA with 19 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 2-7 Pitching probables: July 15: RHP Yovani Gallardo vs. RHP Chris Archer, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 July 16: RHP Chris Tillman vs. LHP Matt Moore, 6:10 p.m., MASN2 July 17: TBA vs. RHP Jake...

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Opposite dugout: Injury-plagued Rays dreading four-game series over weekend

June 22, 2016, 2:37pm

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Injury-plagued Rays dreading four-game series over weekend

Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season) Record: 31-39 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 3B Evan Longoria (.273/.328/.539 with 18 HR, 43 RBIs), OF/DH Corey Dickerson (12 HR, 32 RBIs), SS Brad Miller (9 HR, 24 RBIs), RHP Matt Andriese (6-0, 2.61 ERA), RHP Alex Colome (1.76 ERA with 19 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 2-3 Pitching probables: June 24: LHP Matt Moore vs. RHP Yovani Gallardo, 7:05 p.m., MASN June 25: RHP Jake Odorizzi vs. RHP Kevin Gausman, 1:05 p.m., MASN June 25: RHP Matt Andriese vs. RHP...

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Opposite dugout: Rays trying to take advantage of early AL East-heavy schedule

April 25, 2016, 6:55am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Rays trying to take advantage of early AL East-heavy schedule

Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season) Record: 8-10 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 2B Logan Forsythe (.303/.370/.545 with 8 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (.291/.339/.600 with 5 HR, 11 RBIs), DH Corey Dickerson (5 HR, 9 RBIs), LHP Matt Moore (1-1, 3.60 ERA), RHP Erasmo Ramirez (4-1, 1.69 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 0-2 Pitching probables: April 25: RHP Kevin Gasuman vs. RHP Chris Archer, 7:10 p.m., MASN April 26: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez vs. RHP Jake Odorizzi, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 April 27: RHP Chris Tillman...

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Opposite dugout: With rotation healthy to start, how far can Rays go?

April 06, 2016, 7:24pm

Orioles

Opposite dugout: With rotation healthy to start, how far can Rays go?

Manager: Kevin Cash (2nd season) Record: 2-2 Last 10 games: 2-2 Who to watch: RHP Chris Archer (12-13, 3.23 ERA), LF Corey Dickerson (.304), 2B Logan Forsythe (.281/.359/.444 with 17 HR, 68 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (21 HR, 73 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (16 HR) Note: Statistics from 2015 Season series vs. Orioles: First meeting (9-10 in 2015) Pitching probables: April 8: RHP Chris Archer vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN April 9: LHP Drew Smyly vs. RHP Mike Wright, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 April 10:...

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This is not your father's American League East

February 27, 2016, 10:35am

Orioles

This is not your father's American League East

As any fan of the Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays or Tampa Bay Rays could tell you, and perhaps even say with some level of pride, the American League East is no longer a two-team race. Once the domain of the big spending Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the AL East has produced four different division champions the past four seasons. Over the last six seasons - since 2010 - all five AL East teams have won the division title. If you look at the composite AL East standings since 2012, New York is...

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Opposite dugout: Rays are showing signs that they're fading from contention

July 23, 2015, 2:48pm

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Rays are showing signs that they're fading from contention

Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 48-49 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: DH Joey Butler (.296 with 6 HR, 21 RBIs), IF Logan Forsythe (.283 with 10 HR, 40 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (9 HR, 42 RBIs), RHP Chris Archer (9-7, 2.73 ERA 153 Ks in 128 2/3 IP), RHP Erasmo Ramirez (8-3, 3.54 ERA), RHP Brad Boxberger (24 saves, 3.18 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 4-5 Pitching probables: July 24: RHP Chris Tillman vs. RHP Chris Archer, 7:10 p.m., MASN July 25: RHP Miguel Gonzalez vs. RHP Erasmo...

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Doug Fister "felt a lot better" in return, but Nats fall 5-3 to Rays

June 18, 2015, 7:25pm

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Doug Fister "felt a lot better" in return, but Nats fall 5-3 to Rays

Despite the 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, Nationals starter Doug Fister felt pretty good about his return from the disabled list and first game since May 14. Fister had been on the disabled list with a right forearm flexor tendon strain. "I felt a lot better," Fister said. "Obviously, it's a work in progress. I mean, I keep saying that, but that's exactly what it is. I've kind of gone back to some of my base and my roots and trying to get back to doing what I do best and...

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Nats can build off of 16 runs; Turner debuts in Double-A Harrisburg

June 17, 2015, 2:27am

Nationals

Nats can build off of 16 runs; Turner debuts in Double-A Harrisburg

The Nationals can use a game like Tuesday's 16-4 drubbing of the Rays. The 23 hits were the most ever by the Nats and the most since the Expos tallied 26 in a game against the Giants in 1997. Catcher Wilson Ramos told reporters afterwards he will use the video from his last two at-bats, both homers off position players, to help him because he got his hands so relaxed. Shortstop Ian Desmond went 2-for-4 with a walk and only one strikeout. The Rays also had to use five relievers, although two of...

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Opposite dugout: In red-hot AL East, surprising Rays are right at top of the group

June 14, 2015, 8:43pm

Nationals

Opposite dugout: In red-hot AL East, surprising Rays are right at top of the group

Manager: Kevin Cash (first season) Record: 35-29 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: 3B Evan Longoria (.266/.344/.408 with 6 HR, 28 RBIs), 2B Logan Forsythe (.264/.346/.431 with 7 HR, 28 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (12 HR, 29 RBIs), RHP Chris Archer (7-4, 2.00 ERA), RHP Brad Boxberger (17 saves, 3.04 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (1-2 in 2012) Pitching probables: June 15: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Erasmo Ramirez, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 June16: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Alex Colome, 7:10...

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Opposite dugout: Tampa Bay scuffling, has dropped season-high five straight games

May 29, 2015, 8:25am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Tampa Bay scuffling, has dropped season-high five straight games

Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 24-24 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: LF David DeJesus (.322, 18 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (.284, 5 HR, 23 RBIs), 2B Logan Forsythe (21 RBIs), RF Stephen Souza Jr. (7 HR, 17 RBIs), RHP Jake Orodizzi (3-5, 2.31 ERA), RHP Brad Boxberger (13 saves, 2.95 ERA) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-3 Pitching probables: May 29: RHP Nate Karns vs. RHP Miguel Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN May 30: RHP Erasmo Ramirez vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 4:05 p.m., MASN May 31: RHP Jake...

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Opposite dugout: Bizarro series as hard to predict as Rays' success so far

April 29, 2015, 2:38pm

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Bizarro series as hard to predict as Rays' success so far

Manager: Kevin Cash (1st season) Record: 12-10 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: OF David DeJesus (.277/.386/.383 with 1 HR, 8 RBIs), 3B Evan Longoria (.293/.393/.427 with 7 2B,1 HR, 4 RBIs), RF Steven Souza Jr. (4 HR, 11 RBIs), CF Kevin Kiermaier (.306/.338/.565 with 2 HR, 7 RBIs), RHP Chris Archer (3-2, 0.84 ERA, 37 Ks), Closer Brad Boxberger (2-1, 1.93 ERA, 5 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 1-2 Pitching probables: May 1: RHP Alex Colome vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 May 2: RHP...

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Opposite dugout: New era begins for dinged-up Rays against O's

April 06, 2015, 6:07am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: New era begins for dinged-up Rays against O's

Manager: Kevin Cash, first year 2014 record: 77-85 Who to watch (2014 stats): 3B Evan Longoria (.253/.320/.404, 22 HR, 91 RBIs); 1B James Loney (.290/.336/.380, 36 XBH, 69 RBIs); OF Kevin Kiermaier (.263/.315/.450, 10 HR, 35 RBIs); RHP Chris Archer (10-9, 3.33 ERA, 1.279 WHIP) Season series vs. O's (2014): 7-12, 62 runs scored, 80 runs allowed Pitching probables April 6: RHP Chris Archer vs. RHP Chris Tillman, 3 p.m., MASN2 April 7: RHP Nathan Karns vs. LHP Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN April 8:...

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Opposite dugout: Rays' struggling bats wasting plenty of good pitching

September 05, 2014, 4:13am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Rays' struggling bats wasting plenty of good pitching

Manager: Joe Maddon, ninth year Record: 67-74 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 3B Evan Longoria (.255/.325/.397, 22 doubles, 18 HR, 81 RBIs); 2B Ben Zobrist (.273/.357/.404, 31 doubles, 9 HR, 44 RBIs, 74 R); RHP Alex Cobb (9-7, 2.98 ERA, 1.17 WHIP); LHP Drew Smyly (9-10, 3.31 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 5-11, 51 runs scored, 71 runs allowed Pitching probables Sept. 5: Alex Cobb vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD Sept. 6: Drew Smyly vs. Kevin Gausman, 1 p.m., FOX Sept. 7: Jeremy...

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Opposite dugout: Rotation has been key to Rays' renaissance

August 25, 2014, 4:10am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Rotation has been key to Rays' renaissance

Manager: Joe Maddon, ninth year Record: 64-66 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 3B Evan Longoria (.252/.323/.391, 21 doubles, 16 HR, 72 RBIs); RF Kevin Kiermaier (.275/.327/.482, 28 extra-base hits, 30 RBIs); RHP Alex Cobb (9-6, 3.01 ERA, 1.15 WHIP); RHP Jeremy Hellickson (1-2, 2.61 ERA, 1.08 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 4-8, 41 runs scored, 52 runs against Pitching probables Aug. 25: Jake Odorizzi vs. Chris Tillman, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD Aug. 26: Alex Cobb vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD Aug....

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Opposite dugout: Rays' bats show improvement as team emerges from rough patch

June 27, 2014, 4:24am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Rays' bats show improvement as team emerges from rough patch

Manager: Joe Maddon, ninth year Record: 32-48 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 3B Evan Longoria (.264/.330/.405, 10 HR, 37 RBIs); 1B James Loney (.289/.344/.381, 21 XBH, 38 RBIs); RF Kevin Kiermaier (.300/.354/.567, 8 doubles, 4 HR, 9 RBIs); RHP Alex Cobb (2-6, 4.10 ERA, 1.21 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 1-7, 18 runs scored, 35 runs allowed Pitching probables June 27 (Game 1): Alex Colome vs. Kevin Gausman, 1 p.m., MASN2 HD June 27 (Game 2): Jake Odorizzi vs. Chris Tillman, 7 p.m., MASN2...

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Opposite dugout: Health issues, offensive ineffectiveness lead Rays to worst record in baseball

June 15, 2014, 6:14am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Health issues, offensive ineffectiveness lead Rays to worst record in baseball

Manager: Joe Maddon, ninth year Record: 27-43 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 3B Evan Longoria (.265/.331/.397, 8 HR, 32 RBIs); OF Kevin Kiermaier (.333/.391/.651, 12 XBH, 4 RBIs); LHP Erik Bedard (3-4, 3.83 ERA); RHP Alex Cobb (2-4, 3.99 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) Season series vs. O's: 0-5, 8 runs scored, 22 runs allowed Pitching probables June 16: Jake Odorizzi vs. Wei-Yin Chen, 7 p.m., MASN HD June 17: Erik Bedard vs. Miguel Gonzalez, 7 p.m., MASN HD June 18: Alex Cobb vs. Kevin Gausman, 1 p.m.,...

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Opposite dugout: Rays' bats helping to compensate for pitching injuries

May 05, 2014, 5:45am

Orioles

Opposite dugout: Rays' bats helping to compensate for pitching injuries

Manager: Joe Maddon, ninth year Record: 15-17 Last 10 games: 5-5 Who to watch: 3B Evan Longoria (.276/.333/.409, 3 HR, 17 RBIs); CF Desmond Jennings (.294/.386/.505, 4 HR, 9 doubles, 6 SB, 10 RBIs); LHP David Price (3-2, 4.44 ERA, 55 K); LHP Cesar Ramos (1-1, 2.91 ERA) Season series vs. O's: 0-2, 1 run scored, 10 runs allowed Pitching probables May 6: Chris Archer vs. Chris Tillman, 7 p.m., MASN2 HD May 7: Cesar Ramos vs. Bud Norris, 7 p.m., MASN HD May 8: David Price vs. Ubaldo Jimenez, 7...