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Bullpen management made easier yesterday

Bullpen management made easier yesterday
A bullpen that experienced more hiccups over the weekend wasn't going to choke away a lead yesterday and subject the Orioles to a sweep. The use of rookie Bruce Zimmermann in a bulk role was rewarded in a big way with 5 2/3 sparkling innings. He was the first in a succession of southpaws, the baton passed to left hands. Manager Brandon Hyde knows who's available for every game, though he won't necessarily share it with the public. He tries to piece together nine innings when starters fail...
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Zimmermann big in bulk role and Orioles win 10-6 (updated)

Zimmermann big in bulk role and Orioles win 10-6 (updated)
The sound of the first part of the plan backfiring was almost as loud as the contact made by the Yankees again this afternoon. Adam Plutko lasted one turbulent inning as the opener after the Yankees loaded the bases with no outs for the second time in less than 24 hours. Gary Sánchez and Clint Frazier hit back-to-back home runs. Bruce Zimmermann warmed in the bullpen. Assistant pitching coach Darren Holmes visited the mound. There wouldn't be a clean handoff of the baton. It wouldn't...
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More on Orioles' pitching plans

More on Orioles' pitching plans
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said today that the composition of the Yankees lineup in the series finale prompted the decision to start right-hander Adam Plutko. Left-hander Bruce Zimmermann was recalled today and could cover innings. "Just because they're so right-handed," Hyde said in his Zoom call. "We're going to try to piece this one together today. Plutko's obviously got a lot of starting experience and the first right guys in their batting order are right-handed. So we'll see how...
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Plutko starting and Zimmermann recalled

Plutko starting and Zimmermann recalled
The Orioles are going with a bullpen game this afternoon to close out their series against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Adam Plutko is getting the start after making 15 relief appearances and compiling a 1.27 ERA and 1.031 WHIP in 21 1/3 innings. He's surrendered only one home run. Purchased from the Indians on March 27, Plutko hasn't started since Aug. 21, 2020. His longest outing with the Orioles was three scoreless innings on April 6 versus the Yankees in the Bronx. The 39 pitches also...
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Dorrian doing good work in Double-A

Dorrian doing good work in Double-A
I just made another check of a few Orioles prospect lists and can't find any mention of Patrick Dorrian. Not a trace. The casual fan might ask, "Who's Patrick Dorrian?" He's the Double-A Bowie infielder who was the player to be named later in the May 2019 Yefry Ramirez trade with the Pirates. The former Braves 12th round pick in 2014 out of Kingston High School who was released two months later and signed by the Pirates four years later. Dorrian changed his mind about professional...
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López labors for two innings in 8-2 loss (updated)

López labors for two innings in 8-2 loss (updated)
Getting ahead in the count didn't work for Jorge López. Falling behind didn't work, either. The first inning had been the kindest for López among his seven starts, with no runs allowed and only five baserunners. But he was 0-2 tonight on DJ LeMahieu and Luke Voit, and issued a walk and surrendered a hit. He walked Aaron Judge with the count 3-1 to load the bases with no outs. The Yankees siphoned 39 pitches out of López and scored three runs, Judge hit his prerequisite homer in the...
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Updates on Sunday starter, Means, Tate and more

Updates on Sunday starter, Means, Tate and more
The Orioles are waiting to announce Sunday afternoon's starter, whether it's a reliever coming out of their bullpen or perhaps a pitcher down at Triple-A Norfolk. They'll offer confirmation after tonight's game. Manager Brandon Hyde said there probably will be a roster move later tonight. They could recall, for example, left-hander Bruce Zimmermann and return him to the rotation. Zimmermann hasn't pitched since working three innings for the Tides on May 8 and allowing a two-run homer to...
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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
The Orioles have both catchers in tonight's lineup as the series continues against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Pedro Severino is the designated hitter and Chance Sisco is behind the plate. Rio Ruiz is the third baseman instead of Maikel Franco, who's in a 4-for-52 slump. DJ Stewart is in right field and batting cleanup. Pat Valaika is the second baseman. Freddy Galvis moves down to fifth in the order after batting fourth last night for the first time in his career. Fifteen of Trey Mancini's...
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Yankees power past Orioles 5-4 (updated)

Yankees power past Orioles 5-4 (updated)
Dean Kremer knows the Yankees almost as well as his own family. He must feel as though he's been in quarantine with them. Kremer made his 11th career start tonight and his fifth versus the Yankees, but the lineup wasn't a duplicate. Gleyber Torres is on the COVID injured list. Giancarlo Stanton was a late scratch with a quadriceps injury. Aaron Judge was batting third. Gio Urshela was available off the bench. The Yankees are still dangerous at the plate, the intimidation factor lowered just a...
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Jahmai Jones injury ruins call-up rumors

Jahmai Jones injury ruins call-up rumors
Pat Valaika was on the field early yesterday for infield drills and later placed in the Orioles lineup for the series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Kill the rumors and speculation regarding Jahmai Jones. Jones was scratched from Triple-A Norfolk's lineup on Tuesday and replaced at second base by Mason McCoy. Stevie Wilkerson started at second the following night, Rylan Bannon Thursday and McCoy last night. Were the Orioles preparing to recall Jones rather than keep rotating...
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Updating Santander and revisiting Akin's return (Jones on IL)

Updating Santander and revisiting Akin's return (Jones on IL)
Anthony Santander will stay with Double-A Bowie through the weekend on his injury rehab assignment, but won't be able to immediately rejoin the Orioles. There are still protocol regulations that must be followed before he's allowed inside the clubhouse. Santander hasn't played since spraining his left ankle in an April 20 game against the Marlins in Miami. He's in right field tonight at Prince George's Stadium. "Hopefully, by the end of next week, he'll be with us if all goes smoothly,"...
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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
Freddy Galvis is batting cleanup tonight as the Orioles begin a three-game series against the Yankees and their latest homestand. Ryan Mountcastle is batting fifth as the designated hitter. DJ Stewart is behind him in the order and starting in right field. Pat Valaika is the second baseman. He participated in early infield drills today before batting practice. Dean Kremer is 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA and 1.538 WHIP in six starts. He's faced the Yankees twice this season and allowed nine runs and 15...
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Orioles settle down after strikeout streak

Orioles settle down after strikeout streak
The Orioles are a season-high five games below .500 as they prepare again to host the Yankees. They don't need to change the sheets and towels. They'd like to change their rankings in several offensive categories, including the 138 runs and .662 OPS that were sixth-lowest in the majors after Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Mets. The .216 average with runners in scoring position that also put them sixth. No team had a lower OPS with RISP than the Orioles' .598. There's still a lot of season...
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Santander ready for rehab assignment

Santander ready for rehab assignment
The Orioles have kept busy making roster moves during the first two months of the season, whether due to injury or the need for a fresh bullpen arm and resetting of a starting pitcher, and they're nearing another transaction. Anthony Santander is beginning an injury rehab assignment Friday night at Double-A Bowie, which continues its series against Reading at Prince George's Stadium. Santander is going to play the outfield and also be used as the designated hitter during his stint with the...
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The vicious Valdez takes, Akin's audition and humble Harvey

The vicious Valdez takes, Akin's audition and humble Harvey
César Valdez retires the side in order with his bizarro changeup and he's a lovable, unorthodox closer who should get the ball in every save opportunity. An intriguing and embraceable success story. Who cares about his velocity? He blows a save and suddenly he doesn't belong in the role and the Orioles are clowns for refusing to find a better option. Enough of the warm and fuzzies. Can't close with that velocity. It's exhausting and predictable. Valdez is not a prototypical closer and is...
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Harvey's return takes wrong turn in 7-1 loss (updated)

Harvey's return takes wrong turn in 7-1 loss (updated)
The on-field portion of Matt Harvey's day at Citi Field began with the usual warm-up tosses in the bullpen and the stroll to the dugout, his mind refusing to play tricks and steer him toward the home side. He walked to the mound after the top of the first inning, heard the ovation, noticed Mets fans standing and holding up signs and tipped his cap. The moment could have overwhelmed Harvey, but he retired the side in order on 13 pitches and headed to the bench. The hope, of course, was that...
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Orioles lineup vs. Mets (updated)

Orioles lineup vs. Mets (updated)
Matt Harvey is back on the Citi Field mound this afternoon as the Orioles try to split their two-game series against the Mets and return home. Harvey hasn't pitched in New York since May 2018. The defense behind him includes Rio Ruiz at second base, Ryan Mountcastle in left field and Austin Hays in right. From 2012-15, Harvey posted a 2.05 ERA in 35 starts at Citi Field and 27 were quality by definition. Shortstop Freddy Galvis is 22-for-60 (.367) in his last 18 games. The Orioles have...
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Means follows no-hitter with six scoreless innings in 3-2 loss

Means follows no-hitter with six scoreless innings in 3-2 loss
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn't need to state the obvious with left-hander John Means. Didn't need to remind the ace to control his emotions in his first start after tossing a no-hitter in Seattle. The pregame tasks didn't include delivering special messages to Means. There would be some concessions after Means threw a career-high 113 pitches, the implementation of an extra day's rest already done. Hyde would monitor him closely and not push him. "I don't say anything," Hyde insisted...
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More on Matt Harvey's matchup with the Mets

More on Matt Harvey's matchup with the Mets
Matt Harvey is pitching in New York today, and if this is news to you, I admire your 20-20 tunnel vision. Harvey hasn't stepped on the Citi Field mound since his relief appearance on May 3, 2018, which led to the Mets' attempts to option him. Which led to Harvey's refusal and the decision to designate him for assignment. Though it's pretty much impossible to do, Harvey has tried to shut out the distractions and reduce the fuss made over his return to Queens. He wanted to wait until after...
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Updating Flaa and Baumann, Orioles and Mets lineups (updated)

Updating Flaa and Baumann, Orioles and Mets lineups (updated)
The Orioles have lost reliever Jay Flaa on a waiver claim by the Braves. Flaa, 28, made his major league debut on April 27 and tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings. He walked two Yankees and struck out Aaron Judge. The Orioles optioned him to the alternate training site in Bowie after the game to create a spot for Dean Kremer. The Orioles decided Saturday that Flaa would be designated for assignment as they claimed left-hander Brandon Waddell off waivers from the Twins and assigned him to Triple-A...
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