The Orioles announced two more international signings today following yesterday's trade of bonus slots to the Phillies.
They're working both sides of the international street.
The club has agreed to terms with Dominican infielder Moises Ramirez, 16, and right-hander Carlos del Rosario, 19, to bring the number of their confirmed signings to three players.
"Today's signings are part of a coordinated plan for the Orioles to reestablish the club in the international recruiting arena,"...
The Orioles will announce their minor league award winners next month, and the top pitcher, while expected to be Double-A Bowie left-hander Keegan Akin based on his run toward the Eastern League's "Triple Crown," won't be an easy choice.
That's tremendously good news for an organization that absolutely must develop its own pitching, especially through the rebuilding process. Stock the rotation with homegrown arms or stockpile them in order to consummate trades, as so many contenders are...
The Orioles have optioned reliever Cody Carroll to Triple-A Norfolk and announced that left-hander Josh Rogers, as reported earlier today, will make his major league debut by starting Tuesday night against the Blue Jays.
Rogers arrived in Baltimore tonight and will be the first left-hander to start for the club this season.
The roster moves are a swap of players obtained from the Yankees for closer Zach Britton.
Carroll has allowed seven runs and eight hits with nine walks and six strikeouts in...
One way for the Orioles to learn more about David Hess tonight was to observe whether the Blue Jays figured out the rookie starter.
Hess was facing the Jays for the third time this season, but in back-to-back outings following last week's series at Rogers Centre. Can't sneak up on a team under these circumstances.
Familiarity didn't breed a beating for Hess, who tossed six scoreless innings and watched Trey Mancini drive in five runs in the Orioles' 7-0 win over the Blue Jays before an...
The Orioles were able to get Cedric Mullins back into their lineup tonight for the series opener against the Blue Jays. However, manager Buck Showalter can't be certain that Mullins' hip flexor won't become an issue again. Roll out the rookie and keep a close eye on him.
There's only the assumption right now that Mullins is healthy again.
"You're familiarizing yourself with players," Showalter said. "Brian (Ebel) and him were out there running and hitting and moving around. We think,...
The Orioles are prepared to select left-hander Josh Rogers' contract from Triple-A Norfolk and give him Tuesday night's start against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards.
A corresponding 40-man roster move is coming to accommodate Rogers, 24, who's 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in five starts with the Tides over 30 1/3 innings. He's allowed seven earned runs (nine total) and 26 hits with seven walks and 18 strikeouts since the Orioles acquired him from the Yankees in the Zach Britton...
Rookie center fielder Cedric Mullins returns to the Orioles lineup tonight after missing last night's game with a hip flexor.
The Orioles open their three-game series against the Blue Jays with Chris Davis batting cleanup, Trey Mancini the designated hitter and Jace Peterson in left field.
Rookie David Hess also faced the Blue Jays in his most recent start at Rogers Centre and held them to one run and three hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Kendrys Morales broke a scoreless tie with...
The Orioles are in the late stages of deciding which players will represent them with the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League.
The only confirmation from the AFL is that minor league infield coordinator Dave Anderson will serve as manager. The Orioles brought him back to the organization in December 2015 after he left to manage Triple-A Salt Lake for one season.
Outfielder Austin Hays and infielder Steve Wilkerson would make sense as inclusions on the Glendale roster to provide more...
The velocity was up a tick tonight and the first inning didn't provide any real challenges for Dylan Bundy. Optimism began to spread over a club waiting for him to again resemble a young starter on the verge of ace-dom.
Luke Voit hit a two-out, two-run homer in the second on a 93 mph heater that stayed over the middle of the plate. The old questions and concerns began to resurface.
The bullpen began to stir by the third, when the Yankees padded their lead with two more runs, and Bundy was done...
The Orioles can expand their roster in less than a week and names continue to be discussed inside the warehouse and manager's office.
Manager Buck Showalter said they're not necessarily close to solidifying the choices and he's checking on Triple-A Norfolk's bid for a wild card spot in the International League playoffs.
"We haven't really gotten there yet," he said. "It's a few days away. I'm sure Dan (Duquette) has got it wired with what he's thinking and when there's the best...
Orioles rookie center fielder Cedric Mullins is out of tonight's lineup with a sore hip, removing him from the national stage for the ESPN broadcast.
Manager Buck Showalter termed the injury as a "hip flexor" and wouldn't comment whether Mullins could play later tonight, but he's likely day-to-day with the earliest return possible Monday night against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards.
Mullins might have tweaked the hip on a throw in yesterday's doubleheader. He played in both games.
"He's...
Rookie Cedric Mullins is on the bench tonight as the Orioles try to prevent the Yankees from sweeping them in a four-game series for the first time at Camden Yards since 2003.
Jonathan Villar is leading off and Craig Gentry is batting second and playing center field.
Adam Jones and Tim Beckham return to the lineup after sitting out Game 2 last night.
Jace Peterson is in left field and Caleb Joseph is catching.
The Orioles haven't announced a roster move, but they were making arrangements...
The curious case of Dylan Bundy gets reexamined today as he readies for his latest start to close out the four-game series against the Yankees at Camden Yards.
Bundy went 3-0 with a 1.98 ERA and 0.988 WHIP in four June starts. Opponents batted .186/.255/.289. He surrendered only two home runs compared to 13 in his six May outings. Bundy found his stride and built his case for being the staff ace.
And then July and August happened.
Bundy has lost five of six decisions and allowed 40 earned runs...
The Orioles are prepared to activate right-hander Jhan Mariñez from the disabled list Sunday as a fresh bullpen arm for their series finale against the Yankees at Camden Yards.
Mariñez was on the DL retroactive to Aug. 3 with a strained right hamstring. He's been pitching at Triple-A Norfolk, working a scoreless inning Friday night against Durham.
Mariñez has registered a 2.72 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 39 games with the Tides. However, he's allowed five earned runs (six total) and nine...
The Orioles lineup for Game 2 of today's doubleheader doesn't include Adam Jones and Tim Beckham.
Craig Gentry is in right field and Jonathan Villar moves over to shortstop.
Jace Peterson gets the start at second base. Trey Mancini is playing first base while Chris Davis serves as the designated hitter and bats cleanup.
John Andreoli remains in left field and Renato Núñez stays at third base.
Andrew Cashner has made three starts against the Yankees this season and allowed nine runs and...
The Orioles were sorting through their pitching options and making arrangements to have a fresh arm ready today in case they needed to adjust their bullpen between games of their doubleheader against the Yankees.
Jimmy Yacabonis gave them 3 1/3 innings in the opener, which is why a contingency plan is necessary.
The Orioles briefly held a lead that the Yankees ripped from their grasp, the aggression including Miguel Andújar's tiebreaking three-run homer off Yacabonis in the third inning and...
Jimmy Yacabonis seems to be enjoying his new role as starter and his designation as 26th man for doubleheaders.
Yacabonis drove to Camden Yards yesterday, leaving behind his 3.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP in .208 average-against in 20 starts with Triple-A Norfolk.
"He embraces it and he loves it compared to the alternative," said manager Buck Showalter. "He knows what his role is and what he's going to do, and he comes in here and kind of gun slings it and see what happens.
"He's aware of the...
Jimmy Yacabonis has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk as today's 26th man and is starting Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Yankees.
Yacabonis is making his third appearance and second start against the Yankees this season. He allowed three runs and walked two batters in one relief inning in his season debut on April 7 and permitted three runs and six hits in five innings in Game 1 of a July 9 doubleheader.
Aaron Judge is 4-for-6 with a double and home run against Yacabonis, but he's...
Hall of Famer Eddie Murray participated in the Players' Weekend last night by appearing at Camden Yards, which should be a more common occurrence with his new role as special advisor, and holding up a bright orange jersey when shown on the video board with "Steady Eddie" across the back.
The fans ate it up, of course.
First base coach Wayne Kirby chose Murray's name for his "thank you" patch on the sleeve of his jersey. Kirby was a longtime fan who later became a teammate with the...
The Orioles are intent on becoming a faster, more athletic team as they move through the rebuilding process. Less reliant on the longball and better equipped to manufacture runs.
It can't happen overnight, but manager Buck Showalter has the freedom to sprinkle speed into his lineups. Rookie Cedric Mullins led off again tonight, with Jonathan Villar batting second and John Andreoli hitting eighth.
"Andreoli looks like he can run, too," Showalter said before the game. "We've got him...