What's next for center field after Broxton's removal?

What's next for center field after Broxton's removal?
PHOENIX - The Orioles have two openings on their 40-man roster after yesterday's decision to designate outfielder Keon Broxton for assignment. The decision actually came on Saturday at the latest, and it was announced yesterday. But I digress ... In past years it was an indication that they intended to fill those spots via non-waiver deadline trades. Create room and strike some deals. Former executive Dan Duquette would take someone off the 40-man and you'd wait for the corresponding...

Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

Orioles lineup vs. Nationals
Aaron Brooks makes his second start with the Orioles tonight as they try for a split of their two-game series with the Nationals. Brooks worked 2 2/3 scoreless and hitless innings in his debut Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Rays. He was removed after 32 pitches. Brooks has never faced the Nationals. Adam Eaton is 2-for-4 against him and Yan Gomes is 1-for-3. Anthony Santander has moved to left field tonight with Dwight Smith Jr. on the bench and sitting on an 0-for-30...

Questions and curiosities about the Orioles' second half

Questions and curiosities about the Orioles' second half
The Orioles open the second half of their season Friday night against the Rays and host two more teams, the Nationals for two games and the Red Sox for three, before going back out to the West Coast. (Quick, when is the last time they've played consecutive series of four, two and three games? Someone contact STATS or the other Elias.) There are some lingering questions and curiosities hanging over the team, including whether it finishes again with the worst record in baseball and gets the...

Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. White Sox (updated)

Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. White Sox (updated)
CHICAGO - Trey Mancini has returned to the Orioles' lineup today for Game 1 of the doubleheader against the White Sox. Mancini is batting second and playing right field. Renato Núñez is the first baseman while Chris Davis goes to the bench. Hanser Alberto is playing third base. Stevie Wilkerson is in left field. David Hess faced the White Sox last week in Baltimore and allowed four runs in five innings. He retired 12 of the first 13 batters faced before his start crumbled in the fifth....

Driven to win: After fast start, Mancini works to do more

Driven to win: After fast start, Mancini works to do more
He hasn't been in the Orioles lineup since the first inning on Saturday, when he got hit by a pitch on his right index finger. He suffered a painful bruise but luckily for the team, it wasn't worse than that. He should be able to return for today's doubleheader in Chicago. In Trey Mancini, the Orioles have a homegrown player who provides clubhouse leadership, is great in the community and is driven to succeed. He's having a fantastic start to his 2019 season. In 28 games and 121 plate...

Game between O's and White Sox postponed due to rain (updated)

Game between O's and White Sox postponed due to rain (updated)
CHICAGO - The latest downpour and a forecast that calls for rain throughout the night have caused the postponement of tonight's game between the Orioles and White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The teams are forced to play a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday because the Orioles don't return to Chicago this season. The first game is slated for 4:10 p.m. eastern time, with Game 2 starting approximately 30 minutes after the final out. Though the Orioles' pitching plans haven't been...

There were a few things to like in the Boston series

There were a few things to like in the Boston series
Yes the Red Sox have some rotation issues and some injury issues. But they won 108 games and the World Series last year while the Orioles lost 115 games. And the Orioles went 3-16 against Boston last season. So for them to split a four-game series at Fenway Park is, at the very least, surprising and not bad for this team. There were some things to like about the last four days. The rotation was solid: The Orioles' four starters in the series - David Hess, Andrew Cashner, John Means and Dan...

John Means was strong against Boston, plus farm notes

John Means was strong against Boston, plus farm notes
As the Orioles are looking for some solid starting pitching - they don't have a quality start over their last 11 games - John Means provided an encouraging outing on Sunday at Boston. Means went five innings, allowing four hits and one run with one walk and three strikeouts in Boston's 4-0 win. He took the loss and is now 1-2 but has a 1.98 ERA over five outings. In 13 2/3 innings on the season, he has walked four and fanned 13. Means threw 82 pitches Sunday, averaging 91.5 mph on his 50...

Today's opener, wondering about Davis and the Williams signing

Today's opener, wondering about Davis and the Williams signing
NEW YORK - Who's ready for opener day? The Orioles are breaking out a bullpen game, as it used to be called, in the first week of the season. Three days into it. Nate Karns makes sense as a former starter who didn't exceed two innings in his spring training appearances and is handled with care after missing the 2018 season with an elbow injury. Stretch him out and he could be slotted into a more traditional role, but in the meantime, let him cover the early portion and be the first to touch...

Orioles announce Williams signing and trade for Gudino

Orioles announce Williams signing and trade for Gudino
NEW YORK - The Orioles are conducting more minor league business on their off-day, remaining active in trying to increase the level of talent in the system. The club has announced the signing of outfielder Mason Williams to a minor league deal and the acquisition of infielder Yeltsin Gudino from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Williams is assigned to Triple-A Norfolk and Gudino to Single-A Frederick. Gudino turned 22 in January. The native of Venezuela signed with the Blue...

Orioles to celebrate life of Frank Robinson on April 6 (note added)

Orioles to celebrate life of Frank Robinson on April 6 (note added)
The Orioles unveiled more of their plans to honor Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the celebration of his life moving from Sarasota to Camden Yards. The club is dedicating a night to Robinson on April 6 prior to its game against the Yankees, with the ceremony beginning at 6:15 p.m. The program, entitled "A Celebration of Frank," will include a video tribute and collection of notable speakers with confirmations from fellow Hall of Famers Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer and Orioles Hall of Famer...