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Orioles acquire De León from Marlins as PTBNL

Orioles acquire De León from Marlins as PTBNL
The Orioles completed one of their earlier summer trades this afternoon, receiving infielder Isaac De León from the Marlins as the player to be named later for left-handed reliever Richard Bleier. The Bleier deal was consummated on Aug. 1. De León is 18 and the type of player sought in the past by executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias. A young prospect to increase the talent level in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. Elias acquired outfielder Elio Prado and infielder...
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Notes on Iglesias, MVO, Harvey, Valdez and Cobb

Notes on Iglesias, MVO, Harvey, Valdez and Cobb
Orioles shortstop José Iglesias is out of the lineup tonight for the second consecutive game, which leads to the latest quiz. Is Iglesias on the bench because of his quadriceps, shin or all of the above? "All of the above," manager Brandon Hyde said during today's Zoom conference call with the media. "It's a well-deserved day off for him. He'll be available off the bench. He actually wanted to be available off the bench in the second game last night as well. But yeah, giving him a...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
José Iglesias is out of tonight's lineup, whether due to a sore quadriceps muscle or shin. Andrew Velazquez gets the start at shortstop as the Orioles try to rebound from yesterday's doubleheader sweep. Ryan Mountcastle is the first baseman and cleanup hitter and Chance Sisco is the designated hitter. Bryan Holaday is catching. Austin Hays is in left field. Third baseman Rio Ruiz is on the field today for early work on his throws. Alex Cobb is making his penultimate start of the season....
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Rookies in rotation reason to respect September baseball in 2020

Rookies in rotation reason to respect September baseball in 2020
The drudgery of September baseball for a team out of contention or barely visible is spiced by the arrival of prospects. The legitimate types rather than the fringy, "it's the best we've got" collection. The Orioles are carrying the developmental process from their alternate camp site in Bowie to the majors, another unique feature of 2020 baseball. Gains are possible with the final month more closely resembling mid-summer baseball. Active rosters aren't expanded to the maximum 40 players,...
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Zimmermann has eventful debut in O's 10-6 loss (updated)

Zimmermann has eventful debut in O's 10-6 loss (updated)
The firsts began to pile up for Orioles pitcher Bruce Zimmermann in the first inning. His first pitch in the majors, a 92 mph fastball that brought weak contact from Rays leadoff hitter Randy Arozarena on a fly ball to right field. His first hit batter, a slider nailing Hunter Renfroe on the left knee and bringing the Rays' athletic trainer on the field. His first walk, with Brandon Lowe headed to first base on five pitches. His first home run allowed, with Willy Adames lining a changeup into...
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Valdez allows first runs in Orioles' 3-1 loss in Game 1 (updated)

Valdez allows first runs in Orioles' 3-1 loss in Game 1 (updated)
Dean Kremer has become the rookie middle brother. He's the Peter Brady of the Orioles. Keegan Akin made his major league debut on Aug. 14, about three weeks ahead of Kremer. Bruce Zimmermann, the Ellicott City resident and newest arrival, is starting Game 2 of tonight's doubleheader after the Orioles selected his contract from the alternate camp site. It's follow and be followed for Kremer, whose third career start this afternoon finally let him to face a team from outside New York. The Rays...
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More on Zimmermann's promotion and rotation plans

More on Zimmermann's promotion and rotation plans
Bruce Zimmermann was headed to Fort Myers to start a March 12 exhibition game against the Twins when the team bus circled the Orioles spring complex and returned. The game was canceled. The sport had shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Zimmermann already made a positive impression on the Orioles and he's preparing for his major league debut in Game 2 of today's doubleheader against the Rays at Camden Yards. The Orioles will select Zimmermann's contract from the alternate camp site in...
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Wojciechowski DFA, Zimmermann starting Game 2

Wojciechowski DFA, Zimmermann starting Game 2
Baltimore native Bruce Zimmermann has been summoned from the alternate camp site in Bowie and announced as the probable starter for Game 2 of today's doubleheader against the Rays at Camden Yards. The corresponding roster move will be made following Game 1. Asher Wojciechowski has been designated for assignment and the Orioles recalled relievers Branden Kline and Evan Phillips from the secondary site. Phillips was added as the 29th man. One of the relievers could return to Bowie after Game 1...
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Examining the Chris Davis situation

Examining the Chris Davis situation
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is choosing between Renato Núñez, Pat Valaika and Ryan Mountcastle for the starts at first base as the final days tick down on the 2020 season. Núñez and Valaika more out of necessity this summer, Mountcastle as a way to get him comfortable again at the position and fit four outfielders in the lineup. Who's on first in 2021? Mountcastle is expected to keep getting most of the starts in left field. Valaika is more valuable in a super-utility role, with...
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Akin overpowers Braves for five innings in 5-1 win (updated)

Akin overpowers Braves for five innings in 5-1 win (updated)
Keegan Akin made it out of the first inning tonight, a relatively modest accomplishment except he couldn't do it in his last start. And he's young and inexperienced and therefore unpredictable. He had plenty of help while making that early exit. He had a short memory tonight. Akin's outing was more important than the game result in the grand rebuild scheme, but the Orioles got the best of both worlds. Akin shut out the Braves over five innings, striking out a career-high nine batters while...
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Lineups and notes on rotation, Armstrong, offense and more

Lineups and notes on rotation, Armstrong, offense and more
Ryan Mountcastle is back in left field tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Braves at Camden Yards. Mountcastle made his first start at first base last night in a 5-1 loss. Pat Valaika is playing first base, Andrew Velazquez is at second base and Hanser Alberto has moved to third. Austin Hays is in center field instead of Cedric Mullins. José Iglesias produced his 15th multi-hit game last night, tied with Alberto for the team lead. Iglesias is batting .375 (24-for-64)...
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Information on Orioles spring report dates and exhibition schedule

Information on Orioles spring report dates and exhibition schedule
With the uncertainty of the 2021 season swirling in the air, Major League Baseball nonetheless has released the spring training schedule in hopes of a return to baseball normalcy. Orioles pitchers and catchers will report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex on Feb. 16, with position players set to arrive by Feb. 21. The first full-squad workout will be held the following day. The first exhibition game will be played on Feb. 27 against the Braves in Sarasota. There are 16 home dates on the schedule,...
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Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast
Not only are the Orioles becoming much deeper in outfielders, they also can brag about the draft-and-develop process in the organization. Last night's game again offered a homegrown alignment of Austin Hays in left field, Cedric Mullins in center and DJ Stewart in right. Ryan Mountcastle played first base, but has been the starting left fielder since his promotion. Trey Mancini will return next season. Ryan McKenna is on the 40-man roster and getting closer. And one could argue that Anthony...
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Orioles' bats return to mute mode in 5-1 loss (updated)

Orioles' bats return to mute mode in 5-1 loss (updated)
The latest snapshot of a weird and unprecedented 2020 season came this afternoon before batting practice, when the Orioles gathered in right field in their home white uniforms for the annual team photo. Everyone wearing masks and lined up in rows with the proper spacing between bodies. Just another day at the ballpark for the Orioles, who are down to their last 12 games of the regular season and always reminded of the unpredictability of it after tonight's 5-1 loss to the Braves at Camden...
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Hyde on Mullins' defense, Mountcastle at first base and more

Hyde on Mullins' defense, Mountcastle at first base and more
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is hitting the campaign trail. He wants center fielder Cedric Mullins to receive votes for a Gold Glove in the American League. Mullins made another diving catch last night to record the final out in a 14-1 win over the Braves. He raced back to the warning track earlier to haul in a drive and prevent a run from scoring. His 0.2 dWAR per Baseball-Reference.com is an improvement over the -0.5 he posted in 2018. "I'm going to go on record and say, for me, we need to...
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Orioles and Braves lineups

Orioles and Braves lineups
Ryan Mountcastle is making his first major league start at first base tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Braves at Camden Yards. Mountcastle has been working out at first and played the position in the minors before the Orioles shifted him to left field during the 2019 season at Triple-A Norfolk. Austin Hays remains in left field and is batting ninth. Hanser Alberto returns to the lineup at second base. José Iglesias remains the No. 2 hitter. DJ Stewart is batting third...
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Going back to the day O'Day was traded

Going back to the day O'Day was traded
The return of reliever Darren O'Day to Camden Yards this week brings back memories of the July 31, 2018 trade that really emphasized the degree of the Orioles' roster teardown. How it was happening at a feverish pace. More so due to the pitcher who accompanied O'Day to Atlanta - 27-year-old starter Kevin Gausman, the fourth overall pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft out of LSU. Manny Machado had been traded to the Dodgers two weeks earlier. Closer Zack Britton was dealt to the Yankees,...
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Orioles break out with nine-run inning and roll to 14-1 win (updated)

Orioles break out with nine-run inning and roll to 14-1 win (updated)
If the Orioles can't jump back into playoff contention over the last two weeks of the season, they certainly can find other ways to make good use of these games. Get Austin Hays back in the major league flow after another freakish injury, whether he's starting in an outfield corner or in center. Learn whether Cedric Mullins can be more than a fourth outfielder and whether DJ Stewart can avoid a power outage. Reintroduce Ryan Mountcastle to first base, the third of his four positions as a...
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Davis back on injured list, Wilkerson released and other notes

Davis back on injured list, Wilkerson released and other notes
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has returned to the 10-day injured list with left knee patellar tendinitis after appearing in only one game, which clears a roster spot for outfielder Austin Hays. Hays has been activated from the injured list and is in left field for tonight's game against the Braves at Camden Yards. Davis was in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees in the Bronx. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout and is slashing .115/.164/.173 in 55 plate...
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Orioles activating Austin Hays from injured list

Orioles activating Austin Hays from injured list
Austin Hays is going to be activated from the injured list and is in tonight's lineup for the series opener against the Braves at Camden Yards. The Orioles must make a corresponding roster move to accommodate Hays, who's been on the IL with a non-displaced fracture in his left ribcage. Hays is slashing .203/.273/.246 in 19 games. Manager Brandon Hyde hasn't posted his lineup, but Chance Sisco is in it. Thomas Eshelman is expected to start Tuesday night, as long as he isn't needed tonight...
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