Orioles run out of extra-inning magic in 10-8 loss (with quotes)

Orioles run out of extra-inning magic in 10-8 loss (with quotes)
Coming off a 2-8 road trip that pushed them 5 ½ games back for the second wild card, the Orioles jumped on the first-place Red Sox early tonight and built a five-run lead through four innings. They got rid of Doug Fister, who didn't retire a batter in the third. They seemed to get back a little of their swagger. They were determined to win back-to-back games for the first time since Aug. 29-30. That was before a cruel season delivered another shot to the solar plexus, with the Red Sox...

More bad times in Bronx for Orioles in 9-3 loss (with quotes)

More bad times in Bronx for Orioles in 9-3 loss (with quotes)
NEW YORK - Jeremy Hellickson walked Chase Headley today with two outs in the bottom of the third inning and received a group visit from head athletic trainer Richie Bancells, manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Roger McDowell. Only three of them returned to the dugout. Hellickson stayed on the mound without throwing a single warmup pitch. Whatever happened to initiate the meeting must have passed. If only the same could be said for everything that's ailing the Orioles over the final...

Gausman goes three, Hays makes debut in 9-1 loss to Yanks

Gausman goes three, Hays makes debut in 9-1 loss to Yanks
The Orioles lost their off-day and an important series. Forced to play this afternoon after yesterday's postponement, the Orioles fell behind by three runs in the first inning and seven in the fourth and never threatened the Yankees in a 9-1 loss before an announced crowd of 14,946 at Camden Yards. So much for Manny Machado's dramatic walk-off home run Tuesday night somehow creating momentum for the Orioles. Again, it's dependent largely on the starting pitching, and Kevin Gausman turned in...

O's game blog: Notes on Austin Hays, Alex Wells and more

O's game blog: Notes on Austin Hays, Alex Wells and more
Tonight's Orioles-Yankees game will not start on time. As of about 6:40 p.m. it was raining steadily at Oriole Park and the tarp is on the field. No start time was announced and we'll keep you posted when we hear any updates. Earlier today, the Orioles announced that Single-A Delmarva lefty Alex Wells has been named their minor league Pitcher of the Year, winning the Jim Palmer Award. The 20-year left-hander from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia finished 11-5 with a 2.38 ERA for the...

Orioles take early lead and lose 7-4 to Yankees (with Showalter quotes)

Orioles take early lead and lose 7-4 to Yankees (with Showalter quotes)
After playing 12 innings the previous day, regulation eluding them again, the Orioles really needed a typical Dylan Bundy start this afternoon against the Yankees. He didn't have to twirl a one-hit shutout. Just offer the usual quality and limit the number of relievers. It didn't work out that way. Bundy matched his shortest start of the season, leaving with no outs in the fifth following Starlin Castro's tie-breaking two-run homer, and the Orioles gave up seven unanswered runs in a 7-4 loss...

Early notes from rainy Camden Yards (Gentry to DL, O's down 7-1)

Early notes from rainy Camden Yards (Gentry to DL, O's down 7-1)
The tarp was peeled back at Camden Yards to allow the grounds crew to do some work on the infield. It's back on while a light rain continues to fall. Manager Buck Showalter said the status of the game is "iffy." The Orioles want to play tonight and avoid a Sunday doubleheader with an afternoon game on Labor Day. Outfielder Craig Gentry, who fractured the middle finger on his right hand, will visit a hand specialist on Sunday. The Orioles are hoping that he'll be available to pinch-run later...

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Relievers Alec Asher and Donnie Hart are in the Orioles clubhouse this afternoon. Hart can be recalled if outfielder Craig Gentry goes on the disabled list with a fractured right middle finger. Welington Castillo is catching tonight and Seth Smith is in right field. Jonathan Schoop is batting .309 (17-for-55) against the Blue Jays this season. He has the same average in 256 at-bats at home. Manny Machado is batting .345 (68-for-197) since the All-Star break. According to the Elias Sports...

Orioles bringing up Sisco, Álvarez, Rickard and Yacabonis

Orioles bringing up Sisco, Álvarez, Rickard and Yacabonis
The first wave of Orioles call-ups on Friday will include catcher Chance Sisco, the top prospect in the organization, and veteran Pedro Álvarez. The Orioles will select the contracts of Sisco and Álvarez, according to a source, while also recalling outfielder Joey Rickard and reliever Jimmy Yacabonis. More players will be added after Monday. There are 39 players on the 40-man roster, so the Orioles must clear a spot. Shortstop J.J. Hardy will remain on the disabled list unless there's a...

Orioles option Donnie Hart to Triple-A Norfolk (O's lead 3-0)

Orioles option Donnie Hart to Triple-A Norfolk (O's lead 3-0)
Left-hander Donnie Hart spent one day with the Orioles, earning the win last night before heading back to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles optioned Hart today and reinstated Dylan Bundy from the bereavement list. Bundy is starting tonight against the Mariners. Manager Buck Showalter challenged the media earlier today to come up with suggestions. He preferred to keep his bullpen intact, but Hart was the most logical roster move. Hart was recalled yesterday while the Orioles optioned Mike Wright,...

Mancini breaks slump, notes on Hart, minors award winners

Mancini breaks slump, notes on Hart, minors award winners
Any hitter who is having a good offensive season has probably had times during the year when he minimized a cold streak at the plate and got right back to hitting well again. Orioles rookie Trey Mancini has had to do this a few times. From Aug. 13 through 20, Mancini went 2-for-26 (.077), and that dropped his average to .282. Since then he has gone 14-for-27 (.519) with a homer and eight RBIs. Mancini is 10-for-17 (.588) with five RBIs in his last four games. "It takes a while when you're...

Waiting on roster move, lineup decision, AFL and more

Waiting on roster move, lineup decision, AFL and more
The Orioles are waiting to make their corresponding roster move for pitcher Dylan Bundy, who starts tonight against the Mariners if the rain subsides. Left-hander Donnie Hart would appear to be the obvious choice after replacing Mike Wright, who got the call as Bundy's replacement for a few days. But anyone sent down must remain off the roster for 10 days. The Orioles couldn't bring back Hart on Sept. 1, for example, when rosters expand. Manager Buck Showalter would like to keep his bullpen...

Orioles rise above .500 with 7-6 win over Mariners (with quotes)

Orioles rise above .500 with 7-6 win over Mariners (with quotes)
The Orioles finally are reminded of how it feels to be on the other side of .500. Chris Davis doubled to score Trey Mancini in the seventh inning and break a tie, and the Orioles held on for a 7-6 victory over the Mariners before an announced crowd of 15,106 at Camden Yards. Adam Jones hit the 250th home run of his career, and the Orioles improved to 66-65 with their fifth straight win and sixth in the last seven games. They're above .500 for the first time since June 11. The Orioles also...

Resting Bleier, Hart's arrival, Britton's availability (O's win 7-6)

Resting Bleier, Hart's arrival, Britton's availability (O's win 7-6)
The Orioles recalled Donnie Hart today from Triple-A Norfolk because they wanted a rested left-hander in the bullpen while backing off Richard Bleier, who appeared in all three games of the Red Sox series over the weekend. Bleier has pitched in the last five games over a span of six days, an unusual occurrence under manager Buck Showalter. "But not with the amount we're using him," Showalter said. This is true. Bleier has faced one batter in three of his last four outings, twice walking a...

Britton is ready to go and Hart thinks about the homefront

Britton is ready to go and Hart thinks about the homefront
Orioles closer Zach Britton hasn't pitched since his run of 60 straight converted saves ended last Wednesday at Oriole Park. The 60 straight is an American League record. Britton has had some left knee soreness and had an MRI, which did not show any structural damage. He didn't close Sunday's game in Boston, as Brad Brach came on for a five-out save. But Britton indicated today that was more manager Buck Showalter giving his knee an extra day rather than him not being available to...

Hart recalled, Orioles lineup vs. Mariners

Hart recalled, Orioles lineup vs. Mariners
The Orioles recalled left-hander Donnie Hart from Triple-A Norfolk today and optioned Mike Wright to the Tides. Wright was recalled after the Orioles placed Dylan Bundy on the bereavement list. Bundy is slated to start Tuesday night. Hart gives the Orioles a third left-hander in the bullpen for tonight's series opener against the Mariners. Craig Gentry is in right field tonight and Welington Castillo is catching in back-to-back games. Chris Tillman will try to lower his 10.69 ERA and .362...

Orioles place Castro on bereavement list (O's trail 5-4)

Orioles place Castro on bereavement list (O's trail 5-4)
The Orioles have placed reliever Miguel Castro on the bereavement list and recalled pitcher Alec Asher from Triple-A Norfolk. They learned late last night that Castro had lost a close family member and might be leaving the team. Travel arrangements were finalized this morning after Castro met with manager Buck Showalter, pitching coach Roger McDowell and traveling secretary Kevin Buck. Castro has been a valuable member of the bullpen and enabled the Orioles to remove the revolving door on it....

Buck Showalter on Chris Davis (Steve Johnson traded)

Buck Showalter on Chris Davis (Steve Johnson traded)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is back in a down cycle with the bat. He is 2-for-21 his last six games with nine strikeouts as his average has dropped from .224 to .215. He is 1-for-7 in this series. I asked manager Buck Showalter this morning if he wishes Davis would become more aggressive at the plate and take fewer pitches? "Of course," he said. "I'm sure people see something in a game and they wonder about those things. If they saw all the work and conversations and...

Orioles hit five home runs in 12-3 romp over Tigers (with quotes)

Orioles hit five home runs in 12-3 romp over Tigers (with quotes)
Not satisfied with reaching 10,000 home runs in club history, the Orioles seemed determined today to double the total. The Orioles hit five homers in the first four innings off Tigers starter Anibal Sanchez, who fought the urge to signal for his own reliever. Ubaldo Jiménez came within an out of his third consecutive quality start, the tight rope never snapping beneath his feet, and the Orioles salvaged a split of the four-game series with a 12-3 victory over the Tigers before an announced...

Orioles can't hold three-run lead in 8-4 loss (with quotes)

Orioles can't hold three-run lead in 8-4 loss (with quotes)
On the same night that executive vice president Dan Duquette told season-ticket holders at Camden Yards that the Orioles still could make a run at a playoff berth, two home runs by the Astros in the sixth inning delivered the loudest message. Marwin Gonzalez's pinch-hit three-run shot off Darren O'Day completed a bizarre series of events in the inning and pointed the Astros toward an 8-4 victory over the Orioles before an announced crowd of 32,524 at Camden Yards. The Orioles have lost two...

Orioles score in double digits again in 10-2 win (with quotes)

Orioles score in double digits again in 10-2 win (with quotes)
If this is how the Orioles are going to respond to trade rumors and the notion that they're sellers, the front office should plant the idea a few days after they break camp. Kevin Gausman turned in the rotation's third consecutive quality start and the Orioles batted around in the seventh inning and assured themselves of a series win with a 10-2 victory over the Rangers before an announced sweaty crowd of 15,693 at Camden Yards. The Orioles are 45-49 overall and 28-19 at home. They've...