Orioles and White Sox lineups

Orioles and White Sox lineups
Mark Trumbo remains out of the Orioles lineup today with soreness in his right knee that could require further testing after the club arrives in St. Petersburg, Fla., to start a weekend series against the Rays. Craig Gentry is playing right field and Pedro Álvarez is the designated hitter. Chance Sisco is catching. Jace Peterson is playing third base. Chris Davis continues to bat fifth. Dylan Bundy is 1-1 with a 0.70 ERA in four day games this season, with only two earned runs allowed in 25...

Hess falters in fifth and Orioles strand 14 in 5-0 loss (with quotes)

Hess falters in fifth and Orioles strand 14 in 5-0 loss (with quotes)
BOSTON - The Red Sox lineup can take a promising start and destroy it as if hooked to explosives. It can bring down a veteran pitcher or a prospect making his second major league start. And it won't be gentle. David Hess needed only seven pitches this afternoon to cruise through the fourth inning and keep the Orioles within a run, but it all came apart in the fifth. Andrew Benintendi and J.D. Martinez hit two-run homers, the Orioles littered the bases and couldn't convert, and the Red Sox...

Showalter on Davis' exclusion from lineup (O's down 5-0)

Showalter on Davis' exclusion from lineup (O's down 5-0)
BOSTON - The Orioles are closing out the Boston portion of their three-city road trip today without Chris Davis in the lineup. Davis' average is down to .166 with a .241 on-base percentage and .272 slugging percentage. He's gone 2-for-24 with 12 strikeouts in his last six games. The Red Sox are starting Eduardo Rodriguez, making it an easier call for manager Buck Showalter to sit Davis, who's 5-for-36 against left-handers this season. Davis is 5-for-27 with 14 strikeouts against Rodriguez,...

Orioles and Red Sox lineups

Orioles and Red Sox lineups
BOSTON - Left-hander Donnie Hart isn't listed on the Orioles lineup card today and has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for starter David Hess. First baseman Chris Davis, on pace for a record 231 strikeouts this season, is on the bench against Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Trey Mancini is playing first base. Craig Gentry is in left field. The Orioles have homered in 12 straight games. Their 24 home runs since May 6 lead the majors. The Orioles are hitting .210 in the...

Does Davis get a day off as strikeout total climbs?

Does Davis get a day off as strikeout total climbs?
BOSTON - The Orioles will face their third left-hander in four games this afternoon with the Red Sox starting Eduardo Rodriguez in the series finale. Manager Buck Showalter must decide whether to keep Chris Davis in the lineup or start Trey Mancini or Mark Trumbo at first base. Davis struck out four times last night to run his streak to six going back to Friday night and his average is down to .166. He also has a .272 slugging percentage. In 27 at-bats against Rodriguez, Davis has collected...

Latest on Britton, O'Day and more (O's lead 6-4)

Latest on Britton, O'Day and more (O's lead 6-4)
BOSTON - Zach Britton threw another batting practice session earlier today at Fenway Park, facing Craig Gentry and Andrew Susac before handling more fielding drills. Britton increased his pitch count from 15 to 30 by working two "innings." "It was good," he said. "Threw against Gentry and Susac, so I got a good read. Didn't tell them what was coming this time, so I got a little more realistic look and how the stuff was and it's a little more competitive because they don't know what's...

Orioles option Joseph and recall Susac (tonight's lineup)

Orioles option Joseph and recall Susac (tonight's lineup)
BOSTON - The Orioles have made a surprising change to their 25-man roster today, optioning catcher Caleb Joseph to Triple-A Norfolk and recalling Andrew Susac to replace him. Susac is in tonight's lineup against the Red Sox. Joseph broke camp as the projected starter behind the plate, but rookie Chance Sisco has been kept busy by appearing in 30 games. Joseph has played in 24 and is batting .182/.203/.325 with four doubles, two triples, one home run and three RBIs in 77 at-bats. He's thrown...

Wondering what's next for the roster

Wondering what's next for the roster
Orioles manager Buck Showalter hinted that a roster move could be made following yesterday's game or later today. No announcement was forthcoming after a 4-1 loss to the Phillies. It must be happening while the team is in Boston. The bullpen is housing three left-handers, which is unusual in a season when Richard Bleier often has been the lone guy. Tanner Scott rejoined him on May 9 while Darren O'Day went on the disabled list with a hyperextended right elbow. Donnie Hart was called up on...

Updates on Britton, Tillman, O'Day and more

Updates on Britton, Tillman, O'Day and more
Orioles closer Zach Britton faced a hitter today for the first time since his Achilles surgery in December and will throw a simulated game early next week in Chicago. Outfielder Craig Gentry stood in the cage while Britton threw 15 pitches. His audience included manager Buck Showalter, pitching coach Roger McDowell, bullpen coach Alan Mills, team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs, head athletic trainer Brian Ebel and special assignment pitching instructor Ramon Martinez. "I just faced Gentry,...

No game leaves Orioles with more time to figure out roster

No game leaves Orioles with more time to figure out roster
The Orioles won't play a game today, but they've got a lot of roster maneuvering to consider before the Phillies come to town. Joey Rickard was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before Sunday's game to give the Orioles another right-handed bat against Rays southpaw Blake Snell, who's murder on left-handed hitters. And to finally let Anthony Santander, shed of his Rule 5 status, continue his development in the minors. Losing the switch-hitting Santander for Rickard causes the Orioles to tilt...

Wrapping up a 17-1 win

Wrapping up a 17-1 win
Dylan Bundy walked the leadoff hitter today and whatever thoughts had drifted away from his last start came rushing back to it. This afternoon's outing wouldn't be a duplicate. Bundy retired the next three batters on a ground ball and two strikeouts. He didn't surrendered a hit until two outs in the fourth. He wouldn't make history against the Rays. He'd simply go back to being Bundy. The Orioles would become the '27 Yankees, which was far more unpredictable. Danny Valencia, Joey Rickard...

Orioles claim Renato Núñez, build 17-1 lead (O's win)

Orioles claim Renato Núñez, build 17-1 lead (O's win)
The Orioles took a break from scoring runs today to claim infielder Renato Núñez off waivers from the Rangers. He's joining the team on Tuesday, leading to another roster move before they open a two-game series against the Phillies. The Rangers designated Núñez, 24, for assignment on Friday after he went 6-for-36 with a double and home run over 13 games. He's spent parts of the last three seasons with the Athletics and Rangers, going 11-for-66 (.167) with two home...

Bundy searching for better results versus Rays

Bundy searching for better results versus Rays
Dylan Bundy gets another chance today to look like his old self instead of the newer version that's been scuffling and gaining national attention for the wrong reasons. Bundy didn't record an out in his last start against the Royals. He became the first pitcher in the modern era to allow four home runs in a game without retiring a batter. Opponents have hit nine home runs off Bundy in his last three starts after collecting only one in his first five. His ERA over that period has climbed from...

Gausman and Machado keep Orioles rolling in 9-4 win

Gausman and Machado keep Orioles rolling in 9-4 win
Kevin Gausman didn't exhibit the same dominant form tonight as he displayed in his last start in Oakland. He hoisted the bar pretty high. But making big pitches in tight spots proved just as impressive - and more profitable if counting wins. Manny Machado will profit later. Machado homered twice, including his eighth career grand slam in the seventh inning, and Gausman maintained his roll in the Orioles' 8-4 victory over the Rays before an announced crowd of 28,170 at Camden Yards. Gausman...

Orioles lineup vs. Royals

Orioles lineup vs. Royals
Jonathan Schoop remains the cleanup hitter tonight and Craig Gentry is playing right field as the Orioles make another attempt to find the win column. Danny Valencia is the third baseman. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Andrew Cashner has made three career starts against the Royals and allowed three earned runs in 16 innings, but he's lost both decisions. Cashner is 1-4 with a 4.89 ERA and 1.526 WHIP this season in seven starts over 38 2/3 innings. The Orioles are 1-6 in his starts....

Schoop's return one positive development for Orioles

Schoop's return one positive development for Orioles
The Orioles will activate second baseman Jonathan Schoop from the disabled list before tonight's series opener against the Royals that begins an nine-game homestand. The corresponding move could involve utility infielder Engelb Vielma if they decide to keep Jace Peterson on the 25-man roster. Schoop went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a walk last night at Single-A Frederick and finished 2-for-13 with six strikeouts on his rehab assignment. He made the decision to play for the Keys instead of taking...

Defense does in Cobb as Orioles swept on road trip

Defense does in Cobb as Orioles swept on road trip
OAKLAND, Calif. - The rotation is fixed again, for however long it lasts. Nine shutout innings last night for Kevin Gausman, only one earned run today from Alex Cobb over six innings. The Orioles were put in positions where they could win, but firing on only one cylinder won't get them moving forward. The batters were befuddled by former farmhand Andrew Triggs, who retired the last 12 and was hurt only by Pedro Álvarez's solo home run in the second. The defense committed two more errors,...

Orioles and Athletics lineups

Orioles and Athletics lineups
OAKLAND, Calif. - Adam Jones and Trey Mancini are missing from the Orioles' lineup today for the finale of their West Coast trip. Jones was hit on the right wrist last night in the 10th inning and underwent an X-ray. Mancini is slumping and was removed for a pinch-runner. Mancini struck out three times last night and is 2-for-16 in his last four games. He has four hits and nine strikeouts in his last 24 at-bats over six games. Craig Gentry is leading off and playing center field. Jace Peterson...

Nine shutout innings by Gausman wasted in 12-inning loss (updated)

Nine shutout innings by Gausman wasted in 12-inning loss (updated)
OAKLAND, Calif. - Nine shutout innings tonight from Kevin Gausman couldn't assure the Orioles of a victory. They couldn't end a game and a losing streak in regulation or beyond. Nothing is going to come easily. It's just the direction of the season. Shut out through six innings by Athletics starter Trevor Cahill and six more by the bullpen, the Orioles finally ran out of chances. Khris Davis hit a two-run homer off Rule 5 pick Pedro Araujo in the bottom of the 12th to give Oakland a 2-0...

Orioles and Angels lineups

Orioles and Angels lineups
Danny Valencia is back in the lineup at third base as the Orioles continue their series in Anaheim. Valencia was day-to-day with tightness in his hamstring, which caused him to be scratched from Sunday's lineup. Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter against left-hander Andrew Heaney. Craig Gentry is in right field instead of Anthony Santander. Chris Davis continues to bat seventh. Engelb Vielma is starting at second base instead of Jace Peterson. The Orioles rotation has registered 12 quality...