Cashner pushed back to Saturday (and other notes, tied 1-1)

Cashner pushed back to Saturday (and other notes, tied 1-1)
ARLINGTON, Texas - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is making an adjustment to his rotation that allows extra rest for veteran right-hander Andrew Cashner. Cashner was supposed to start Thursday night to close out the series against the Rangers, but he's pushed back to Saturday afternoon in Houston. David Hess starts Thursday and Gabriel Ynoa takes the mound Friday night to open the series against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Hyde explained his reasoning for the switch during the daily media...
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Givens on last night's save and the pitch that eluded Severino

Givens on last night's save and the pitch that eluded Severino
ARLINGTON, Texas - Mychal Givens got the save last night and took the blame. Givens said he was responsible for the pitch that scooted past catcher Pedro Severino as Elvis Andrus struck out with the tying run at second base. Severino raced to the backstop and threw out Andrus at first to preserve a 12-11 victory over the Rangers in the series opener at Globe Life Park. A close play that could have tied the game and completed the collapse. "It was all my fault," Givens said this afternoon. "I...
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Orioles and Rangers lineups

Orioles and Rangers lineups
ARLINGTON, Texas - Renato Núñez stays in the Orioles lineup tonight against the Rangers after manager Brandon Hyde removed him for a pinch-hitter last night in the sixth inning. Hyde said Núñez has a sore leg and the intent was keeping him available as the designated hitter. Núñez is batting third, as he did last night. Chris Davis is on the bench after going 0-for-5 last night upon his return from the injured list. Trey Mancini is playing first base and DJ Stewart is in right...
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Hyde must figure out how to back up center field

Hyde must figure out how to back up center field
ARLINGTON, Texas - If a player doesn't show up on the Orioles roster with a diverse background in defense, the club is going to make it happen through trials and extreme patience. The organization is weighed down by corner outfielders, first basemen and designated hitters. And Mark Trumbo is getting closer to being reinstated from the 60-day injured list, his rehab assignment taking him to first base last night with Triple-A Norfolk. Trumbo went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before leaving the...
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Severino's three homers and Smith's six RBIs key 12-11 win (updated)

Severino's three homers and Smith's six RBIs key 12-11 win (updated)
ARLINGTON, Tx. - It started with a bunt single. An innocent infield hit. Nothing to suggest that muscles would flex and a four-run lead would accompany Dylan Bundy to the mound in the bottom of the first inning. That the Orioles would match their season high in runs and the teams would combine for 23. The Orioles worked Rangers left-hander Drew Smyly for 40 pitches in top of the inning. They pretty much coasted until running into more late drama and somehow managed to lead the entire way while...
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Hyde on the catchers, Davis, Stewart and more (O's lead 11-5)

Hyde on the catchers, Davis, Stewart and more (O's lead 11-5)
ARLINGTON, Tx. - Orioles manager Brandon Hyde stopped short today of saying that he'd go with a strict platoon at catcher. However, his roster is set up where Pedro Severino can start against left-handers and Chance Sisco can play versus right-handers. Severino is in the lineup tonight with the Rangers starting southpaw Drew Smyly. He's slashing .351/.405/.649 when the opponent sends a lefty to the mound. Sisco is expected to stay on the bench Wednesday night against lefty Mike Minor and make...
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Sisco talks about his return to the Orioles (plus draft update)

Sisco talks about his return to the Orioles (plus draft update)
ARLINGTON, Tx. - Catcher Chance Sisco is listed among the reserves tonight on a three-man bench that's more comfortable to him than a seat on the Triple-A shuttle. Sisco is back in the majors after the Orioles recalled him yesterday from Norfolk. He was batting .289/.383/.530 with 10 doubles, 10 home runs and 37 RBIs in 44 games. The 10 home runs already are a career high. "I'm definitely excited to be here," he said this afternoon. "Things that were going well, just sticking to my...
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Orioles and Rangers lineups (and draft update)

Orioles and Rangers lineups (and draft update)
ARLINGTON, Tx. - The Orioles reinstated first baseman Chris Davis from the injured list this afternoon to complete their 25-man roster. He's batting seventh tonight to start a three-game series against the Rangers at Globe Life Park. Renato Núñez moves up to third, followed by Dwight Smith Jr. Dylan Bundy was 0-4 with a 6.67 ERA and 1.518 WHIP in six March/April starts over 28 1/3 innings. He went 2-2 with a 2.64 ERA and 0.978 WHIP in five May starts over 30 2/3 innings. He allowed four...
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Davis expected to complete latest roster moves

Davis expected to complete latest roster moves
The First-Year Player Draft resumes today with the Orioles launching the third-round selections at 1 p.m. It will continue through the 10th round and move much faster than last night's proceedings because there's no television coverage. Teams won't be on the clock. They'll just take their respective turns as the baseball gods intended. The Orioles will try to improve their pitching depth in the system. No one was worthy of the first selection, but they'll hunt for it in the later...
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Orioles select Rutschman with first draft pick (updated)

Orioles select Rutschman with first draft pick (updated)
The mocks didn't miss the mark. The Orioles were projected by numerous outlets to use the first-overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft tonight on Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman and that's exactly what they did, with the announcement coming on MLB Network. A round loaded with high-ceiling position players began with the Orioles selecting a catcher for the first time since Matt Wieters went fifth overall in 2007 out of Georgia Tech. They passed on Texas high school shortstop Bobby...
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Orioles recall Sisco from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles recall Sisco from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles made the anticipated roster move this afternoon, leaving one more to go before opening their series Tuesday night against the Rangers. Catcher Chance Sisco has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk as the replacement for Austin Wynns, who was optioned after Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Giants. The Orioles didn't wait any longer to make it official. Sisco was batting .289/.383/.530 with 10 doubles, 10 home runs and 37 RBIs in 44 games with Norfolk. The 10 home runs already are a career...
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Delving a little deeper into the draft

Delving a little deeper into the draft
The day has arrived for the Orioles to unveil the first overall pick in the amateur draft. Executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias wore his poker face on Friday while sitting in the dugout and taking questions from the media. He didn't suggest that the Orioles would select Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman. He didn't lead anyone to believe that they no longer held interest. The same goes for Texas high school shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., University of California first baseman...
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Orioles option Wilkerson and Wynns after 8-1 loss

Orioles option Wilkerson and Wynns after 8-1 loss
The Orioles made two roster moves following today's game, optioning infielder Stevie Wilkerson and catcher Austin Wynns to Triple-A Norfolk. The corresponding moves are coming prior to Tuesday night's series opener against the Rangers. Chance Sisco is the obvious replacement for Wynns and the Orioles could activate Chris Davis from the 10-day injured list. Wilkerson went 0-for-4 today with two strikeouts and committed a costly error on a potential double play ball that led to two unearned...
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Orioles fail again to earn series win with 8-1 loss

Orioles fail again to earn series win with 8-1 loss
An Orioles rotation that's already run nine starters through it is seemingly in a holding pattern. Gabriel Ynoa took his second turn this afternoon, retired nine of the first 11 batters and was hurt by the latest home run surrendered by the staff and some fundamental breakdowns in an 8-1 loss to the Giants before an announced crowd of 16,991 at Camden Yards. An offense that produced nine runs on Friday was held to three in the last two days and the Orioles fell to 18-41 overall and 8-23 at...
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Notes on Davis, Trumbo, Núñez and more (O's down 8-1)

Notes on Davis, Trumbo, Núñez and more (O's down 8-1)
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde flew into Baltimore this morning after attending his daughter's high school graduation yesterday in Illinois. It was a rare missed game for Hyde, but a trip that he certainly didn't regret. "Definitely strange, yeah, but really appreciated the organization allowing me to go," he said. "It's a pretty special day watching Aria graduate and being with the family for about 24 hours and flying back this morning early. "Happy to be back, but it was a great...
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Orioles lineup vs. Giants

Orioles lineup vs. Giants
Renato Núñez stays in the Orioles lineup today as they try to secure their first series win since April 22-24. Núñez, serving again as the designated hitter and cleanup hitter, has homered in seven of the last 10 games and eight of 12. His eight home runs and 16 RBIs since May 20 are the most in the American League. Stevie Wilkerson is playing second base today with Jonathan Villar at shortstop. DJ Stewart is batting fifth. Keon Broxton is ninth. Gabriel Ynoa is making his second...
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Karns ready to start pitching again in Sarasota

Karns ready to start pitching again in Sarasota
Brandon Hyde is back in the manager's office this morning, marked absent for only one day. He didn't need to bring a note from home. He had a valid excuse. The responsibility of knowing when to remove a starter and which relievers can be trusted to get the last outs falls again in his lap. The lack of a more veteran presence in the bullpen has been an issue for the Orioles, though certainly not an uncommon one in a rebuilding situation. They certainly could use Nate Karns, a strikeout pitcher...
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Hess unable to build on last start in 8-2 loss (updated)

Hess unable to build on last start in 8-2 loss (updated)
The plan to duplicate the first five innings of his last start unraveled today for David Hess after back-to-back walks in the opening frame. Seldom is there a positive outcome. Free passes aren't really free. Brandon Belt singled with two outs to score both runners, Buster Posey homered in the third and the Orioles never led in an 8-2 loss to the Giants before an announced crowd of 19,352 at sunny Camden Yards. Renato Núñez homered again, but the Orioles fell to 18-40 overall and 8-22 at...
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Cossins on managing: "I'd be lying if I said it's not exciting" (down 8-2)

Cossins on managing: "I'd be lying if I said it's not exciting" (down 8-2)
Tim Cossins left the manager's office this afternoon, walked into the auxiliary clubhouse for the pregame media session and joked about changing the desk. He's only in charge for one day, the Orioles' field coordinator and catching instructor replacing Brandon Hyde for today's game against the Giants. Hyde is in Illinois for his daughter's high school graduation and he flies back into Baltimore later. "Obviously it's exciting," Cossins said. "I'd be lying if I said it's not exciting....
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Orioles lineup vs. Giants

Orioles lineup vs. Giants
The Orioles will try today to secure their first series win since April 22-24 against the White Sox. They haven't won back-to-back games since May 4-6, with a postponement wedged in between. Stevie Wilkerson is in center field today and Keon Broxton gets a breather. Jonathan Villar is playing shortstop and Hanser Alberto is starting at second base. Dwight Smith Jr. moves up to third in the order after batting eighth last night against a left-hander and hitting a grand slam. Rio Ruiz reappears...
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