Orioles and Rangers lineups

Orioles and Rangers lineups
Jonathan Villar is batting leadoff again tonight after collecting two hits in his Orioles debut. Tim Beckham is again slotted second in the order. Renato Núñez is at third base, Jace Peterson is in right field and Caleb Joseph is catching. David Hess is back in the rotation as Kevin Gausman's replacement and makes his first start since June 29. He pitched twice in relief last month, allowing two runs in two innings on July 4 in Philadelphia and tossing a scoreless inning July 28 against...
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Villar given leadoff spot, Duquette on series of moves

Villar given leadoff spot, Duquette on series of moves
As the Orioles rid themselves of veterans and salary while beginning their rebuild, they're also making adjustments to a lineup that's been lacking a true leadoff hitter. Jonathan Villar, part of the package obtained earlier this week from the Brewers for second baseman Jonathan Schoop, owned a career .324 on-base percentage before last night's game against the Rangers. In the Orioles organization, that's a step in the right direction. Villar led the majors with 62 steals in 156 games in...
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Orioles and Rangers lineups

Orioles and Rangers lineups
Infielder Jonathan Villar has joined the Orioles after they acquired him from the Brewers on Tuesday in the Jonathan Schoop deal. He's leading off and playing second base against the Rangers. The Orioles are expected to option infielder Breyvic Valera to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for Villar. Update: Valera has been optioned to Norfolk and Villar has been added to the 25-man roster. Andrew Cashner has allowed three earned runs in his last two starts totaling 11 2/3 innings. His 4.33 ERA is...
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Tillman signs minor league deal with Rangers

Tillman signs minor league deal with Rangers
Former Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman has signed a minor league contract with the Rangers and will report to Triple-A Round Rock, the team announced earlier today. Tillman declined the Orioles' offer to stay in the organization and pitch for Triple-A Norfolk. He was released on July 25. The Orioles had to make a decision on Tillman after he completed an injury rehab assignment. He posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in six starts in the minors after going 1-5 with a 10.46 ERA and 2.21 ERA in seven...
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Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast
The non-waiver trade deadline passed Tuesday afternoon with Danny Valencia an innocent bystander. A spectator from his seat inside the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium. Valencia didn't attract serious interest, but he could be moved by the Aug. 31 deadline for players to be included on a postseason roster. He'd have to pass through waivers. Have bat, will travel. "I've been traded in the middle of seasons before, and what I've come to learn is you can't worry about it," he said. "If...
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Orioles push aside their losses to post win over Yankees (with quotes)

Orioles push aside their losses to post win over Yankees (with quotes)
NEW YORK - A sense of loss stayed glued to the Orioles this morning, hours before they registered a rare win on the road. Dylan Bundy spoke of how much he's going to miss Kevin Gausman, his former teammate and a close friend who was traded yesterday to the Braves. Third base coach Bobby Dickerson wiped tears from his cheeks, fought to regain his composure and recounted his days in the minors with second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who was shipped to the Brewers. Players are regarded as "trade...
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Valera and O'Day with opposite opportunities (O's up 7-1)

Valera and O'Day with opposite opportunities (O's up 7-1)
NEW YORK - The Orioles' roster makeover includes Breyvic Valera's first start with them today to close out a two-game series at Yankee Stadium. Valera appeared in 20 games with the Dodgers this season before the Orioles acquired him in the Manny Machado trade and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk. He was summoned yesterday with Jonathan Schoop headed to the Brewers at the non-waiver deadline. In 25 career games, the first five with the Cardinals in 2017, Valera has gone 6-for-39 with four RBIs...
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Showalter on roster additions, O'Day's departure and more

Showalter on roster additions, O'Day's departure and more
NEW YORK - Infielder Jonathan Villar, acquired from the Brewers yesterday in the Jonathan Schoop trade, is joining the Orioles on Thursday in Texas. Villar has been on the disabled list since July 15 with a thumb injury. Manager Buck Showalter hasn't crafted a set plan for how he's using Villar, who can play second base, shortstop and third base. "I'm going to look at it on the travel down," Showalter said. "Dan (Duquette) said we'd talk today. I'm sure we'll talk some about...
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Orioles and Yankees lineups (Hart recalled)

Orioles and Yankees lineups (Hart recalled)
NEW YORK - The Orioles filled their open roster spot this morning by recalling left-hander Donnie Hart from Triple-A Norfolk. He serves as the replacement for starter Kevin Gausman, who was traded yesterday to the Braves. Hart has been recalled nine times this season. Alex Cobb is seeking his third win and the first since June 5. His 14 losses lead the majors. Cobb is 6-4 with a 2.99 ERA and 0.996 WHIP in 14 career starts against the Yankees and he has a 3.12 ERA and 0.865 WHIP in five starts...
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More on yesterday's moves, Bleier with post-surgery update

More on yesterday's moves, Bleier with post-surgery update
NEW YORK - The Orioles started last night's series opener against the Yankees with only 23 players on their active roster. They subtracted starter Kevin Gausman and second baseman Jonathan Schoop, and infielder Breyvic Valera didn't show up from Triple-A Norfolk until after the first pitch. A pitcher will be added before today's game and another move is anticipated Thursday with infielder Jonathan Villar joining the team following yesterday's trade with the Brewers. Villar can be a useful...
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Adam Jones: "I earned this and it's my decision"

Adam Jones: "I earned this and it's my decision"
NEW YORK - Adam Jones emerged from the shower area tonight, dressed and waved over the group of media members who were hovering near his locker. Jones is still with the Orioles and still the guy who attracts the most attention, especially on a day when two teammates were traded and the full rebuild really hit home with the club on the road. The Orioles had an opportunity to trade Jones to the Phillies, but he didn't want to waive his 10-5 rights - 10 years in the majors, five with the same...
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Duquette on today's trades (O's lose 6-3)

Duquette on today's trades (O's lose 6-3)
NEW YORK - The newer version of the Orioles is losing to the Yankees tonight 6-0, with Miguel Andújar breaking open the game in the fifth inning with a three-run homer off Yefry Ramírez after Greg Bird's sacrifice fly. Ramírez allowed a two-out RBI single to Gleyber Torres in the first inning and Didi Gregorius' run-scoring single in the third after Tim Beckham's error. Making his first start at Yankee Stadium, Ramírez allowed six runs and six hits in five innings. He walked...
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Schoop, Gausman talk about trades and their time in Baltimore

Schoop, Gausman talk about trades and their time in Baltimore
NEW YORK - Jonathan Schoop is taking his 12-game hitting streak and red-hot July to the Brewers. Kevin Gausman is taking his blazing fastball and enormous potential, which showed itself in spurts, to a Braves team loaded with familiar faces. Both players had reddened eyes as they stood outside the clubhouse and talked to the media. Gausman choked up a few times and finally used his T-shirt to wipe them. The excitement of joining a pennant race and the next phases of their professional careers...
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Showalter talks about today's trades

Showalter talks about today's trades
NEW YORK - The smoke still hasn't cleared from today's trade activity. The Orioles are fortunate that they didn't set off the sprinkler system at Yankee Stadium. In an impressive late flurry of moves, the Orioles sent starter Kevin Gausman and reliever Darren O'Day to the Braves for right-hander Evan Phillips, infielder Jean Carlos Encarnacion, catcher Brett Cumberland and left-hander Bruce Zimmermann. The Orioles also received $2.5 million in international signing bonus slot money, while...
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Orioles deal Gausman, O'Day, Schoop in pair of trades (with new lineup)

Orioles deal Gausman, O'Day, Schoop in pair of trades (with new lineup)
NEW YORK - The Orioles dove deeper into their rebuild this afternoon, making a pair of significant trades ahead of the 4 p.m. non-waiver trading deadline. First, the Orioles sent right-handers Kevin Gausman and Darren O'Day to the Braves in exchange for four players - right-hander Evan Phillips, infielder Jean Carlos Encarnación, catcher Brett Cumberland and left-hander Bruce Zimmermann - along with $2.5 million in international signing bonus slot money. Just before the deadline, they...
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Orioles have agreement to send Gausman to Braves (with lineup)

Orioles have agreement to send Gausman to Braves (with lineup)
NEW YORK - The Orioles are digging much deeper into their rebuild. Starter Kevin Gausman is on the verge of being traded to the Braves, a source has confirmed. The non-waiver trade deadline arrives at 4 p.m. No word yet on the return, but an agreement is in place the medicals are being reviewed. The Orioles made Gausman the fourth overall pick in the 2012 draft out of LSU and he compiled a 39-51 record with a 4.22 ERA and 1.350 WHIP in 150 games (127 starts). He's 5-8 this season with a 4.43...
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Thoughts on closer, Carroll's arrival and non-waiver deadline

Thoughts on closer, Carroll's arrival and non-waiver deadline
The Orioles concluded their homestand by winning three straight games over the Rays by scores of 15-5, 11-2 and 11-5. No save situations with Zach Britton off the roster. Showalter won't name a replacement closer, his hesitancy before Sunday based in part on the expected departure of right-hander Brad Brach, who eventually was traded to the Braves. Mychal Givens and Tanner Scott profile as potential ninth-inning specialists. Givens has one career save and it came to him in a 6-3 victory over...
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Schoop chosen as AL Player of the Week

Schoop chosen as AL Player of the Week
Challenged to accept the torch passed to him by Manny Machado, Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop has run with it. Schoop was named the American League's Player of the Week for the period of July 23-29 after registering a .379/.379/.931 slash line with one double, five home runs, 13 RBIs and six runs scored in six games. He collected 11 hits in 29 at-bats. The announcement was made on MLB Network. Among the qualified AL leaders, Schoop was tied for first in home runs, RBIs and total bases,...
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More thoughts on the trade deadline and the rebuild

More thoughts on the trade deadline and the rebuild
The Orioles will attempt to strike another deal or two before Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline. However, the biggest trades have been completed as long as center fielder Adam Jones is resistant to waiving his 10-5 rights. Manny Machado is playing for the Dodgers. Zach Britton is coming out of the Yankees' bullpen. Brad Brach will be pitching for the Braves after he reports. Jones has earned the right to choose where he plays by being in the league for 10 years and with the Orioles for five, but...
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Orioles trade Brach to Braves for international bonus slot

Orioles trade Brach to Braves for international bonus slot
The Orioles are breaking down their roster while also spinning their organizational philosophy. Reliever Brad Brach has been traded to the Braves this afternoon, but the Orioles aren't obtaining prospects in return. They're pocketing $250,000 in international signing bonus slot money, putting them in the unusual position of being on the receiving end of such a transaction. Executive vice president Dan Duquette has promised that the rebuild will include a truer commitment to spending in the...
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