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Today's game and a few suggestions for payroll-paring Rays

Today's game and a few suggestions for payroll-paring Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles will close out their road trip this afternoon by facing reliever-turned-starter Sergio Romo for the second time in the series, unless he's traded before first pitch. The Rays keep searching for ways to save money, which usually impacts the roster. However, here are a few ideas they might want to consider: * Get rid of the cable in both clubhouses. * Plain M&Ms instead of peanut in the candy dispensers. * 10-cent beer nights, where each fan must pay an...
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Cashner can't keep Rays off bases in 5-1 loss (with quotes)

Cashner can't keep Rays off bases in 5-1 loss (with quotes)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The third time through the order didn't trip up Andrew Cashner today. He struggled right out of the gate, with five runs allowed through the second inning and 12 baserunners against him as the game progressed through the fourth. The Orioles weren't in come-to-the-rescue mode. They didn't have a hit until Danny Valencia's leadoff triple in the fifth and stranded him as part of a frustrating afternoon and a 5-1 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field. Cashner was removed...
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Showalter on Trumbo, Britton, O'Day and more (O's down 5-1)

Showalter on Trumbo, Britton, O'Day and more (O's down 5-1)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles will wait at least one more day on Mark Trumbo before deciding whether he needs to go on the disabled list. Trumbo continues to report that his knee is much better since yesterday's cortisone injection and the Orioles think he could be ready as early as Monday afternoon against the Nationals at Camden Yards. "Trum's a lot better," said manager Buck Showalter. "We're going to wait on him. Not going to get into his availability for today, but obviously...
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Britton on today's simulated game and what's next

Britton on today's simulated game and what's next
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles closer Zach Britton is set to begin his injury rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Norfolk. He's been setback-free in his mound work and simulated games. Britton threw two innings this morning at Tropicana Field. The extended spring training players who batted and played defense behind him included infielder Steve Wilkerson, who's completing his 50-game suspension. Here's Britton on the sim game and how he's feeling: "It was good," he said. "Two...
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Orioles and Rays lineups

Orioles and Rays lineups
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Closer Zach Britton threw his two-inning simulated game this morning at Tropicana Field, with the Orioles summoning six players from extended spring training to assist him. Britton said it was the best he's felt. Britton did extensive fielding drills afterward and is expected to join Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday to begin his injury rehab assignment. While the extended spring players took batting practice, David Hess ran the stadium steps as part of his conditioning....
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Machado rumors heat up as talks remain cool

Machado rumors heat up as talks remain cool
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - How ironic that a team slashing one of the lowest payrolls in baseball has a manager with the last name Cash. The Rays traded center fielder Denard Span and closer Alex Colomé before last night's game against the Orioles. They were in third place in the American League East, only two games below .500 and certainly within sniffing distance of a wild card, though with a substantial portion of the season in front of them. Some people call it "tanking," some call it a...
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Hess and three relievers combine for 2-0 win (with quotes)

Hess and three relievers combine for 2-0 win (with quotes)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles knocked out the starting pitcher tonight after only two-thirds of an inning. They scored one run. A quick hook or a quirky plan by the opposition? Go with the latter. The Rays continue to use relievers as starters, tabbing Sergio Romo for tonight and Sunday afternoon. The Orioles turned to prospect David Hess, the more conventional move, and he responded with 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory at Tropicana Field. The Orioles have won back-to-back road...
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Trumbo appears headed to disabled list (O's lead 2-0)

Trumbo appears headed to disabled list (O's lead 2-0)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - With Mark Trumbo likely to be out at least another three days after receiving a cortisone injection in his right knee, the Orioles are expected to place him on the disabled list following tonight's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. A decision will be made whether to call up a pitcher or position player. There could be multiple moves if the Orioles option starter David Hess, though they'd prefer to hold onto him. Manager Buck Showalter is playing with a short...
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Orioles and Rays lineups

Orioles and Rays lineups
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Mark Trumbo said the MRI on his knee this morning showed some "fairly advanced arthritis" and the usual "wear and tear." No structural damage. He expects to receive a cortisone injection - and perhaps have the knee drained - and could be available in a few days. Trumbo is listed among the reserves for tonight's series opener against the Rays. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter and Craig Gentry is in left field. Chris Davis is batting sixth. It's a right-handed...
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The need for a left-handed hitting outfielder

The need for a left-handed hitting outfielder
The Orioles signed Colby Rasmus to a minor league deal because they wanted a left-handed hitting outfielder who could give them plus-defense in right and also back up in center. He made it through eight games before going on the disabled list with a hip injury and only two hits with 13 strikeouts in 21 at-bats. Rasmus is playing in extended spring training games and the Orioles miss him. Not the injured, .095 hitting version, but the guy that they envisioned after reaching agreement on a deal...
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Palmer follows up on last night's Davis criticism

Palmer follows up on last night's Davis criticism
Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer exhibited pinpoint control again today on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network while defending his criticisms of first baseman Chris Davis during last night's postgame show. Palmer didn't back down after the network aired responses from Davis and hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh. After relaying how he read an article in January that pointed out Davis' propensity for taking third strikes, a total that led the majors, Palmer approached Coolbaugh in spring training for...
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Orioles and White Sox lineups

Orioles and White Sox lineups
Mark Trumbo remains out of the Orioles lineup today with soreness in his right knee that could require further testing after the club arrives in St. Petersburg, Fla., to start a weekend series against the Rays. Craig Gentry is playing right field and Pedro Álvarez is the designated hitter. Chance Sisco is catching. Jace Peterson is playing third base. Chris Davis continues to bat fifth. Dylan Bundy is 1-1 with a 0.70 ERA in four day games this season, with only two earned runs allowed in 25...
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Today's game and latest injury concerns

Today's game and latest injury concerns
As the Manny Machado trade rumors swirled at the Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the White Sox were deemed as a potential partner based on the Orioles interest in some of their young pitching. In fact, the club was tabbed by multiple outlets as the frontrunner over the final days. Never mind that the White Sox were more inclined to keep right-handers Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech. The sides met and proposals were discussed. And "frontrunner" status was bestowed upon the...
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Orioles and White Sox lineups

Orioles and White Sox lineups
Mark Trumbo had four hits last night, but he's out of the lineup for tonight's game against the White Sox. Danny Valencia is the designated hitter and Joey Rickard is in right field. Trumbo, who also failed to hold onto a fly ball in the eighth inning that sparked the White Sox's three-run rally, is 2-for-3 lifetime against right-hander Dylan Covey. Chris Davis is batting fifth again tonight. He's 2-for-31 with 15 strikeouts in his last eight games. Alex Cobb is coming off his first win as...
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More on Manny Machado and Chris Davis

More on Manny Machado and Chris Davis
My trip to St. Petersburg, Fla., for the weekend series against the Rays will lack the entertainment value of having the opposing city's media staked out at Manny Machado's locker. I'm fairly certain that the Rays aren't deemed as a potential trade partner for the Orioles or a candidate to sign Machado in free agency. It's a modest media contingent to begin with, and no one will be checking with Machado on his interest in playing his home games beneath the dome. Unless he insists on...
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Orioles and White Sox lineups

Orioles and White Sox lineups
Mark Trumbo is in right field tonight and Pedro Álvarez is the designated hitter as the Orioles try to win back-to-back games against the White Sox in Chicago. Chris Davis moves up to fifth in the order. Kevin Gausman will try to bounce back from his second-worst outing of the season, when he faced the Red Sox and allowed six runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. He's surrendered two earned runs (three total) and five hits in eight career innings against the White Sox in three appearances...
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Hart's "aggression" could get him back to the majors

Hart's "aggression" could get him back to the majors
The same changes that enabled left-hander Donnie Hart to experience some success in spring training also got him back to the majors. One of the nicest guys in the clubhouse has widened his mean streak. It's not a personality disorder. He isn't undergoing anger-management classes. Hart just slipped into more of an attack mode on the mound. Hart has made four appearances with the Orioles during two stints - he was optioned before Sunday's game in Boston - and allowed one earned run with no...
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Orioles lineup vs. White Sox

Orioles lineup vs. White Sox
Chris Davis has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight against White Sox left-hander Héctor Santiago. He's batting seventh. Danny Valencia is batting fifth, followed by designated hitter Mark Trumbo. Andrew Cashner is 0-2 with a 4.61 ERA and 2.049 WHIP in four career games (two starts) against the White Sox. He's allowed seven earned runs (eight total) and 18 hits in 13 2/3 innings, with 10 walks and eight strikeouts. Tonight marks Cashner's first career start at Guaranteed Rate Field...
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Too many runners left on base before Orioles left Boston

Too many runners left on base before Orioles left Boston
The Orioles can't be accused of becoming monotonous. Not when they managed to find a unique way to lose yesterday while closing out the Boston portion of their three-city road trip. It wasn't a wasted quality start or the typical offense malaise where baserunners are scarce and the opposing pitcher settles into cruise control. It wasn't a late defensive miscue, whether a botched grounder or popup, or the failure to turn a double play. It wasn't a close call going against them, where...
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Hess falters in fifth and Orioles strand 14 in 5-0 loss (with quotes)

Hess falters in fifth and Orioles strand 14 in 5-0 loss (with quotes)
BOSTON - The Red Sox lineup can take a promising start and destroy it as if hooked to explosives. It can bring down a veteran pitcher or a prospect making his second major league start. And it won't be gentle. David Hess needed only seven pitches this afternoon to cruise through the fourth inning and keep the Orioles within a run, but it all came apart in the fifth. Andrew Benintendi and J.D. Martinez hit two-run homers, the Orioles littered the bases and couldn't convert, and the Red Sox...
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