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Akin likely to stay in the bullpen (and other notes)

Akin likely to stay in the bullpen (and other notes)
The Orioles need a starter this weekend against the Blue Jays in Buffalo and left-hander Keegan Akin no longer appears to be an option. Manager Brandon Hyde seems to have narrowed his choices to Thomas Eshelman and Jorge López. Akin has been a starter throughout the minors, but perhaps not while the Orioles are chasing a playoff berth. While Hyde, in his own words, is in "win-now mode." "For us right now, Keegan fits in our bullpen the best," Hyde said today in his Zoom conference call...
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Hunter Harvey: "I'm feeling great right now"

Hunter Harvey: "I'm feeling great right now"
Hunter Harvey doesn't know when he's going to be activated from the injured list and jump into a bullpen that's been missing him through the first half of the season. However, he's on the current road trip for a reason. He's getting close. "I'm feeling great right now," Harvey said today in a Zoom conference call with the media. "I've been feeling good for the last few weeks and hopefully here soon I'll be able to get back out there and start pitching in some big league games. So...
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Orioles and Rays lineups

Orioles and Rays lineups
Pedro Severino remains on the bench tonight with discomfort in his right hip, leaving Bryan Holaday behind the plate as the Orioles continue their series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Severino is day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game. Chance Sisco is the designated hitter. Hanser Alberto is batting second, followed by Anthony Santander. Ryan Mountcastle returns to left field after serving last night as the designated hitter. Pat Valaika is the shortstop after committing two throwing...
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This, that and the other

This, that and the other
Pat Valaika sailed his second throw last night, again pulling first baseman Renato Núñez off the bag, and tried hard to exhibit better control of his emotions than he did of the baseball. Valaika removed his cap, exposing the thick blonde hair, and held it in his teeth while staring across the infield. He didn't bite through it, but only because of his restraint. Maybe it kept him from screaming. The frustration was evident. Two throwing errors that impacted Tommy Milone's start and led...
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Milone makes nice recovery in 4-2 loss (updated)

Milone makes nice recovery in 4-2 loss (updated)
Wade LeBlanc fell off the trade table with an elbow injury that brought a premature end to his season. Alex Cobb stays on it if the right team comes along that's willing to absorb the $15 million owed in 2021 or if the Orioles provide some salary relief. Then there's Tommy Milone, who could interest a contender as a back-of-the-rotation starter or swingman, though the return wouldn't necessarily accelerate the rebuild process. The veteran lefty has been a pretty solid addition this year,...
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Hyde on LeBlanc, rotation, Severino, Iglesias, Harvey, more

Hyde on LeBlanc, rotation, Severino, Iglesias, Harvey, more
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde hasn't decided how he's going to replace left-hander Wade LeBlanc in the rotation. He knows the candidates are Thomas Eshelman, Keegan Akin and Jorge López. They're headed to the bullpen until one of them is needed to start against the Blue Jays in Buffalo. "We're going to make that decision here probably later this week," Hyde said today in his Zoom conference call. "We have some guys who are built up for that. We'll see how it goes later in the...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
Ryan Mountcastle is the designated hitter tonight as the Orioles begin a three-game series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Mason Williams is playing left field and Cedric Mullins remains in center field and atop the order. Rio Ruiz moves to the cleanup spot after collecting a career-high four RBIs Sunday against the Red Sox. Chance Sisco is catching. Pedro Severino is on the bench after experiencing tightness in his hip Sunday. For the Orioles Cedric Mullins CF Anthony Santander RF Renato...
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LeBlanc on IL, Akin recalled

LeBlanc on IL, Akin recalled
Keegan Akin has made it back to the majors. Whether he's back in the bullpen or moved into the rotation hasn't been revealed. The Orioles placed Wade LeBlanc on the 60-day injured list this afternoon with a left elbow stress reaction, ending his 2020 season after only six starts. Akin has been recalled from the alternate camp site in Bowie as the roster replacement. The 60-man pool is down to 57 players. LeBlanc, 36, left Sunday's game against the Red Sox after throwing 14 pitches. He...
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Givens could go as trade deadline gets closer

Givens could go as trade deadline gets closer
As the Orioles prepare for a two-city road trip that begins tonight in St. Petersburg, Fla., reliever Mychal Givens must wonder whether he's pitched in his last game at Camden Yards as a member of the team. He hears the rumors every year. Trade chip talk follows him like baby chicks. He'd probably feel lonely without it. Baseball's deadline version of separation anxiety. The Orioles were willing to move Givens last summer, but they couldn't find the right partner. The days of being...
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Notes on trade deadline, Davis' status and new rules (updated)

Notes on trade deadline, Davis' status and new rules (updated)
The trade deadline is exactly one week away and the mystery surrounding it is one of the many new twists to the season. One of the great unknowns that's become timely. Executives really have no idea how it's going to evolve with the expanded playoff field perhaps reducing the number of sellers. Relievers usually are in demand and the Red Sox traded two during their trip to Baltimore, sending Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree to the Phillies. The Orioles dealt left-hander Richard Bleier to the...
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Orioles battle through injuries to defeat Red Sox 5-4 (updated)

Orioles battle through injuries to defeat Red Sox 5-4 (updated)
The transitioning of the Orioles roster to a younger look and more prospects populating it can happen with the front office operating the controls or fate intervening. Wade LeBlanc came out of today's start against the Red Sox in the first inning with discomfort in his left elbow, the severity of the injury unknown until tests are run. There's never a long wait to speculate on a roster replacement, but the Orioles are going to take it one step at a time Thomas Eshelman entered the game after...
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LeBlanc leaves game with left elbow discomfort

LeBlanc leaves game with left elbow discomfort
Wade LeBlanc threw a curveball this afternoon to Red Sox designated hitter Christian Vázquez in the top of the first inning, signaled to the dugout and waited to be led off the mound. LeBlanc sustained an apparent injury with two outs and a 1-0 count on his fifth batter. Manager Brandon Hyde, pitching coach Doug Brocail and assistant athletic trainer Mark Shires walked onto the field to check on him. Shires and LeBlanc walked together to the clubhouse in an unexpected development in the...
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Hyde giving Alberto "a refresher day"

Hyde giving Alberto "a refresher day"
Hanser Alberto is healthy. The reason he's on the bench again today has nothing to do with a physical issue. This is more of a mental break, according to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Alberto has five hits in its last 28 at-bats and has struck out seven times. He's been lowered in the order and now dropped out of it for the second time since Tuesday. Monday's off-day extends the rest period. "I just wanted to give Hanser a day off before the off-day," Hyde said during this morning's Zoom...
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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

Orioles and Red Sox lineups
Cedric Mullins moves to the leadoff spot today as the Orioles conclude their four-game series against the Red Sox and a homestand that took a positive turn last night with a 5-4 10-inning win. Chance Sisco is the designated hitter today against right-hander Zack Godley. Pat Valaika is the second baseman, with Hanser Alberto on the bench. Valaika has homered in three consecutive games. Ryan Mountcastle stays in left field and is lowered to seventh after collecting his first major league hit last...
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Elias impressed with Akin, Kremer and Diaz

Elias impressed with Akin, Kremer and Diaz
There was a tremendous amount of fan excitement for Keegan Akin's arrival in the majors, followed by their impatience at the gap between his first day with the club and first trip to the mound. Ryan Mountcastle's stay at the alternate camp site in Bowie was accompanied by daily inquiries about the organization's timetable for him. How long until the Orioles gained an extra year of control. How long until his defense in left field was deemed acceptable and he could increase his walk total...
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More on Smith's designation and the trade deadline

More on Smith's designation and the trade deadline
The evolution of the Orioles roster has moved Dwight Smith Jr. outside the organization. After Smith was designated for assignment earlier today, the Orioles were able to select Mason Williams' contract from the alternate camp site in Bowie and upgrade defensively in the outfield. "It's a guy that can play three outfield spots, be able to defend, run, obviously the left-handed bat," manager Brandon Hyde said during his Zoom conference call. "I think he offers us some versatility in the...
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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

Orioles and Red Sox lineups
Ryan Mountcastle stays in the Orioles lineup and in left field for tonight's game against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. He's batting sixth again. Hanser Alberto is playing third base and Ramón Urías is the second baseman. Bryan Holaday is behind the plate, with Pedro Severino serving as the designated hitter. Alex Cobb has made five starts and registered a 3.76 ERA and 1.139 WHIP in 26 1/3 innings. He's risen to staff ace in 2020. The Red Sox faced Cobb on July 25 in Boston and were...
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Dwight Smith Jr. designated for assignment

Dwight Smith Jr. designated for assignment
The Orioles made more changes to their outfield prior to tonight's game. Dwight Smith Jr. has been designated for assignment and the club has selected Mason Williams' contract from the alternate camp site in Bowie. Smith was batting .222/.306/.365 with three doubles and two home runs in 21 games and he experienced a few more lapses in left field. He got a late start in summer training camp based on a positive test for COVID-19 and rushed to make the opening day roster. Smith was 2-for-18 in...
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Hyde and staff getting positive reviews through good and bad times

Hyde and staff getting positive reviews through good and bad times
Major League Baseball keeps trying to proceed through the 2020 season as if there's been the slightest tweaks to it rather than a complete overhaul. The number of games, the restrictions in travel, the roster sizes, the taxi squads, the alternate camp sites, the rule change in extra innings, the expanded playoff field. But other than that ... The Baseball Writers' Association of America is going to hand out its annual awards. As if it's any other season, except with statistics attached to...
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Mountcastle debuts with two walks in O's 8-5 loss (updated)

Mountcastle debuts with two walks in O's 8-5 loss (updated)
Ryan Mountcastle was introduced tonight as making his major league debut, stepped to the plate at Camden Yards to lead off the bottom of the second inning and heard the roar of the fake crowd. What a story to tell his grandchildren someday. Mountcastle didn't tip his helmet or leave the box to gather his emotions. He dug in, took a few big swings that produced foul balls and a 1-2 count, and watched the next three pitches to draw a walk. The arrival of the No. 5 prospect in the system provided...
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