Trying to reverse the losing (Scott and Kline recalled, plus notes)

Trying to reverse the losing (Scott and Kline recalled, plus notes)
SEATTLE - It is kind of a cycle the Orioles can't seem to get out of right now. At some point, all the losing was bound to take a toll on everyone in Birdland - and that includes the players. We have reached that point. The losing streak has reached nine and the longest of the year in the majors by any team is 10. Can the O's win tonight to avoid that? It will be tough. When John Means went to the injured list yesterday, that meant the Orioles were going to use a bullpen game tonight. Those...

Brandon Hyde on roster moves, homecoming and more (game update)

Brandon Hyde on roster moves, homecoming and more (game update)
OAKLAND - The latest new member in the Orioles bullpen, left-hander Sean Gilmartin, joined the team today. He's thrown well at Triple-A Norfolk with a 2.48 ERA and a 9 1/3 consecutive innings scoreless run. "It's nice to have somebody with experience here," manager Brandon Hyde said of the 29-year-old Gilmartin, who has pitched in 78 career games with the Mets and Orioles. "Sean has thrown the ball really well in Norfolk. The way our games have played out, we just need someone to cover...

Sean Gilmartin on his call-up to the Orioles today

Sean Gilmartin on his call-up to the Orioles today
OAKLAND - After being a minor league free agent for about a day over the offseason, left-hander Sean Gilmartin quickly re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract on Nov 2. He was outrighted off the 40-man roster and briefly elected to take minor league free agency. "That's a good question," Gilmartin said in the visitor clubhouse today when asked why his free agency was so short. "Obviously, the opportunity here would be better than most places to get back to the big leagues and...

Orioles select Gilmartin's contract and DFA Rickard

Orioles select Gilmartin's contract and DFA Rickard
The Orioles have selected the contract of left-hander Sean Gilmartin from Triple-A Norfolk this afternoon and placed him in their bullpen for tonight's series opener against the Athletics in Oakland. With a full 40-man roster, the Orioles also designated outfielder Joey Rickard for assignment to create room for Gilmartin. In 17 games with Norfolk, Gilmartin registered a 2.48 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 36 1/3 innings to position himself as an alternative for a team that's routinely making changes...

Wondering about Santander's staying power

Wondering about Santander's staying power
If you're willing to venture outside of the draft talk and who's a trade chip or candidate for an extension, one of the more interesting storylines that's developing with the Orioles involves their prospects and which ones are deemed ready for extended auditions with the club and which are viewed as needing more time in the minors. In the case of Anthony Santander, the Orioles could shift their thinking and keep him around, though it's only the second week of June. Santander was cut in...

Hyde on Davis, bullpen, Cobb and more (O's down 8-6)

Hyde on Davis, bullpen, Cobb and more (O's down 8-6)
The lineup for tonight's game against the Blue Jays was posted later than usual, with Orioles manager Brandon Hyde sifting through various stats and reports on Derek Law. The Blue Jays switched from veteran Edwin Jackson to Law this afternoon and Hyde wanted to know whether changes were necessary. The lineup stayed the same. It still didn't include first baseman Chris Davis. "We wanted to look at some things before we announced our lineup," Hyde said. "I wanted to look at Derek Law a...

Another one-run loss, plus Friday on the farm

Another one-run loss, plus Friday on the farm
That's four games on the road trip and four one-run games with three losses for the Orioles. Very competitive yet again, they did some good things but failed to win. Thanks to an error and a few timely hits, they took a 3-0 lead on Houston right-hander Gerrit Cole through four innings. Rio Ruiz had a clutch two-out, bases-loaded single in the first. Chance Sisco hit his first homer of the year and fifth of his career in the third. Sisco did a nice job to wait on a curveball over the outside...

Orioles recall Anthony Santander

Orioles recall Anthony Santander
HOUSTON - Needing an outfielder today to replace Dwight Smith Jr., the Orioles have recalled Anthony Santander from Triple-A Norfolk as they begin a three-game series against the Astros. Smith has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list after crashing into the left field fence last night at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. He didn't fly with the team following a 4-3 loss to the Rangers. The Orioles also had Smith undergo X-rays on his shoulder, but today's transaction only...

What it means for Means to be considered for All-Star Game

What it means for Means to be considered for All-Star Game
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles are urging fans to cast votes for Trey Mancini and get him into next month's All-Star Game in Cleveland. Ideas on how to promote him are percolating and he's the logical team representative based on his impressive first-half statistics and the limited alternatives on a team that began last night tied with the Royals for the worst record in baseball. Mancini hit his 13th home run in the top of the first inning, a sore left foot still able to carry him around the...

Hyde must figure out how to back up center field

Hyde must figure out how to back up center field
ARLINGTON, Texas - If a player doesn't show up on the Orioles roster with a diverse background in defense, the club is going to make it happen through trials and extreme patience. The organization is weighed down by corner outfielders, first basemen and designated hitters. And Mark Trumbo is getting closer to being reinstated from the 60-day injured list, his rehab assignment taking him to first base last night with Triple-A Norfolk. Trumbo went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before leaving the...

Orioles and Tigers lineups

Orioles and Tigers lineups
Gabriel Ynoa makes his first start in two years today as the Orioles begin their three-game series against the Tigers at Camden Yards. This could turn into a bullpen game with Ynoa unlikely to work into the later innings. Dan Straily is available in relief and could back him up now that they've switched roles. Ynoa has never faced the Tigers or anyone on the current roster. Trey Mancini starts at first base today. Hanser Alberto is back in the leadoff slot and playing third. Stevie Wilkerson...

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...

Hyde making adjustments to bullpen approach

Hyde making adjustments to bullpen approach
DENVER - The excessive bullpen usage by the Orioles in two months can be blamed on starters who don't get through the middle innings. On relievers who run up pitch counts and need to be bailed out. On game situations that prompt manager Brandon Hyde to pick up the phone. Hyde has indicated that he's going to be more inclined to lay off certain guys and not allow the score to dictate his moves. It's a long season. He's slipping into more of a protective mode, though he's always preached the...

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...

Straily still slumping in Orioles' 7-5 loss (with quotes)

Straily still slumping in Orioles' 7-5 loss (with quotes)
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde described pitcher Dan Straily this afternoon as someone on a mission. A veteran determined to reverse a string of short outings and limited production from the mound. "I know that he wants to prove that he's the guy we signed, where he was going to give us some innings and give us some major league starts," Hyde said. "Hoping it starts tonight." It did not. Straily walked two batters in the first inning without any real damage, but he surrendered two home runs...

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Hanser Alberto is on a roll and facing the Yankees, who are starting left-hander CC Sabathia. There's no way he was going to sit out tonight's game. Alberto, who's starting at third base and leading off, is 8-for-15 in his last four games and 12-for-25 against the Yankees this season. He's slashing .442/.442/.628 against southpaws, with 19 hits in 43 at-bats. Joey Rickard is in left field to provide another right-handed bat. Pedro Severino is catching and batting fifth. Chris Davis is at...

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...

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
The Orioles are switching leadoff hitters again tonight, with Stevie Wilkerson getting the call for the first time. Rio Ruiz is batting cleanup and Hanser Alberto has moved down to eighth after collecting a career-high four hits last night while atop the order. Jonathan Villar is playing shortstop and batting fifth. Chris Davis returns to first base after sitting out last night's 10-7 loss. Austin Wynns is catching. Alberto is 10-for-22 (.455) in seven games against the Yankees this season and...

O's lose 6-1 lead and the game 10-7 to Yankees in series opener

O's lose 6-1 lead and the game 10-7 to Yankees in series opener
For the Orioles tonight, a chance to have a feel-good series opening win against a rival after Sunday's 10-0 loss evaporated amid several defensive misplays and the New York Yankees' late-game homers. Once leading 6-1 in the fourth, the Orioles lost 10-7 to the Yankees who scored four runs in the ninth to storm from behind. With the score tied 7-7, catcher Pedro Severino apparently lost a foul popup and it landed safely instead of resulting in the third out. One batter later Gary Sánchez...

Orioles mishandle late lead and lose 10-7 (with quotes)

Orioles mishandle late lead and lose 10-7 (with quotes)
The fundamentals that Orioles manager Brandon Hyde demands of his team, no matter how far away it sits from contention, disappeared tonight along with a late-inning lead. And the outcome was predictable. The Yankees scored four runs in the ninth while taking advantage of poor throws and a missed pop up and produced a 10-7 win over the Orioles before an announced crowd of 16,457 at Camden Yards. Mychal Givens couldn't get the four-out save. The Orioles couldn't rescue him while falling to...