Orioles and Rockies lineups

Orioles and Rockies lineups
DENVER - Keon Broxton moves down to seventh in the order today as the Orioles close out their series against the Rockies and return home. Austin Wynns is catching. Renato Núñez remains at first base with Chris Davis on the bench. David Hess comes into Coors Field today leading the majors in home runs allowed with 17. Daniel Murphy and Mark Reynolds are 0-for-2 against them. They're the only Colorado batters to face him. The Orioles matched last year's season high with 17 hits last...

Orioles bullpen covers last four innings in 9-6 win (with quotes)

Orioles bullpen covers last four innings in 9-6 win (with quotes)
DENVER - As the Orioles made the final out tonight in the top of the first inning and players jogged onto the field, the eight relievers vacated the dugout and began the long walk to the bullpen in center field. Outfielder Keon Broxton fist-bumped each one, a friendly gesture rather than the taking of relief inventory. A casual observer could be forgiven for thinking that players are checking on who's available to pitch. Who's running on fumes. Who could use an Uber. Pity the rookie toting...

Orioles and Rockies lineups

Orioles and Rockies lineups
DENVER - Renato Núñez is carrying a hot bat into the cleanup spot for tonight's game against the Rockies at Coors Field. Núñez has homered in three consecutive games and four of the last five. He's collected six hits in 15 at-bats since May 19 and he's starting at first base tonight. Keon Broxton stays in center field after homering last night on the first pitch thrown to him and later reaching on an infield hit. Hanser Alberto is leading off. Stevie Wilkerson is in left field...

Orioles lose late lead and seventh game in a row (updated)

Orioles lose late lead and seventh game in a row (updated)
DENVER - Keon Broxton just wants to have fun. And if a man can't enjoy a 474-foot home run on the first pitch thrown to him on his new team, well, there's something truly wrong in the baseball world. Broxton was all smiles as he crossed home plate tonight and turned toward the Orioles dugout, knowing the enthusiastic reception that waited for him. Rio Ruiz got to him first behind home plate, scoring after drawing a leadoff walk and giving Broxton an affectionate slap on the helmet. The high...

Straily coming out of Orioles rotation (tied 6-6)

Straily coming out of Orioles rotation (tied 6-6)
DENVER - The Orioles are moving Dan Straily to the bullpen. Straily would have started Monday afternoon against the Tigers at Camden Yards, but the spot is listed as TBD. Manager Brandon Hyde said the replacement will be announced prior to Saturday's game. This is the latest reset employed by the Orioles, who are hoping that Straily can work out his issues away from the rotation and narrow his focus and workload. Straily needs to thin out an ERA that's grown to 9.09 and a 1.990 WHIP built...

Broxton excited for chance to play

Broxton excited for chance to play
DENVER - Keon Broxton already looks comfortable with the Orioles, smiling freely and spending part of today's pregame clubhouse time chatting with former high school teammate Josh Lucas at his locker. The new guy described his reaction to Wednesday's trade as "pure joy." He doesn't care about the standings. He just wants a chance to play and have fun. "I was excited just getting an opportunity to come out here and do what I love to do," he said. "I'm just ready to go. I can't wait for...

Broxton making Orioles debut tonight

Broxton making Orioles debut tonight
DENVER - Keon Broxton has joined the Orioles and is starting in center field tonight for the series opening game against the Rockies. Broxton is batting sixth between Rio Ruiz and Hanser Alberto. Chris Davis is on the bench against Rockies right-hander Jeff Hoffman and Trey Mancini is handling first base. Stevie Wilkerson stays in the lineup as the right fielder and is batting second. Another game brings another new lineup, with Broxton added and no designated hitter for the series. Since going...

Hyde on pitching: "As of right now, this is what we have" (O's lose 6-5)

Hyde on pitching: "As of right now, this is what we have" (O's lose 6-5)
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he expects outfielder Keon Broxton to join the club Friday in Colorado, which will require a corresponding roster move. A position player is more likely to be removed with the Orioles trying to compensate for a lack of pitching depth. Hyde repeated that Stevie Wilkerson will stay busy. Broxton's arrival won't impact his roster spot or bury him on the bench. "They're all going to play," Hyde said. "Stevie's going to play. I think Trey (Mancini) has had...

Orioles and Yankees lineups

Orioles and Yankees lineups
Orioles starter Dylan Bundy won't have to face Gleyber Torres and Gary Sánchez today in the series finale against the Yankees. They aren't in the lineup. Bundy already gets a win before stepping on the mound. Keon Broxton isn't expected to join the team today. In the meantime, Stevie Wilkerson is batting second today and staying in center field. Dwight Smith Jr. is batting cleanup, as manager Brandon Hyde keeps switching lineups. Richie Martin gets back-to-back starts after hitting his...

Lucas on Broxton: "That dude's a freak athlete"

Lucas on Broxton: "That dude's a freak athlete"
When outfielder Keon Broxton arrives in the Orioles clubhouse, whether today or perhaps Friday in Colorado, he's going to seek out former Brewers teammate Jonathan Villar. They spent parts of three seasons together. He already reached out to Villar after yesterday's trade. But Broxton also will recognize reliever Josh Lucas, a small baseball world reuniting them as well. Lucas and Broxton played together at Lakeland Senior High School in Florida. They chose college after being drafted the...

Hyde on Broxton: "His tools are off the charts" (O's down 7-5)

Hyde on Broxton: "His tools are off the charts" (O's down 7-5)
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said today that he expects new outfielder Keon Broxton to join the club in a day or two. "I think it's a little cloudy right now," he said. What's clear is Broxton, who's out of minor league options, will get an extended opportunity with the Orioles based on his tools and their needs. "He's a really athletic guy," Hyde said after the Orioles acquired Broxton from the Mets for international signing bonus slots. "I've seen him play quite a bit. His tools are...

Orioles acquire Broxton and DFA Ramirez

Orioles acquire Broxton and DFA Ramirez
The Orioles have a new outfielder and a decision to make regarding how to fit him on the 25-man roster. Keon Broxton has been acquired from the Mets in exchange for international signing bonus slots. He isn't reporting today, which delays the corresponding roster move. Does the club remove a position player or go with a four-man bench and send down a pitcher? Does his arrival affect Joey Rickard, a backup at all three outfield spots and valuable to the Orioles because he can play...