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O's game blog: David Hess pitches Washington series opener

O's game blog: David Hess pitches Washington series opener
The Orioles' struggling offense produced just two runs in three games the last time they faced the Washington Nationals. That was against a pitching staff that currently ranks third in the majors with an ERA of 3.38 and second in rotation ERA at 3.23. In late May, the Nationals (38-32) won three at Camden Yards by scores of 6-0, 3-2 and 2-0. The Orioles were held to 20 hits and had a team slash line of .213/.260/.277 in that series. They hit just one homer, walked three times in three games...
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Maine man: Ryan McKenna's breakout year on the O's farm

Maine man: Ryan McKenna's breakout year on the O's farm
Minor league players improve at different stages of their careers, and to different degrees. But with his massive improvement from the 2017 season to this year, Single-A Frederick center fielder Ryan McKenna has gotten everyone's attention. With a batting average that has gained more than 100 points and an OPS that has grown by more than 300 points, McKenna has been not just the best player on his team or one of the best in the Carolina League, but one of the best in all of minor league...
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As trade talk heats up, the offense breaks out

As trade talk heats up, the offense breaks out
Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said trade talk started heating up in the majors around the time of the First-Year Player Draft earlier this month. Duquette said the Orioles' front office has a "sharper focus on the future" with the team buried in last place at 20-50. Duquette was my guest Sunday on "Orioles Baseball Tonight" on flagship station 105.7 FM the Fan in Baltimore. I asked Duquette for his message to fans that say they now want to see younger...
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O's offense breaks out, Peterson drives in four in win (with quotes)

O's offense breaks out, Peterson drives in four in win (with quotes)
When you've scored just five runs in the last three games, and three or less runs in 20 of the last 25 games, scoring 10 runs seems like an offensive explosion. It was for the Orioles today as they ended a nine-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Marlins. The Orioles had scored five or less 19 straight games since scoring nine May 24 to beat the Chicago White Sox. That was also the last time they held a four-lead until today. The last time the Orioles scored this many runs they...
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O's game blog: O's try to snap 11-game home losing streak

O's game blog: O's try to snap 11-game home losing streak
A loss today by the Orioles against the Miami Marlins would mean the Orioles will be swept in five of their past six series. The Birds (19-50) host the Marlins (28-43) to complete the series. Miami won 2-0 Friday night and 5-4 yesterday. The Orioles have been swept in four of their last five series, they lost three at home to Washington and two at home to the Yankees. After they swept two games on the road from the New York Mets they lost four in a row at Toronto and three at Camden Yards to...
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A few notes and quotes from loss No. 50 (Dietz is an All-Star)

A few notes and quotes from loss No. 50 (Dietz is an All-Star)
Well, the Orioles finally scored a few runs. But they still lost 5-4 on Saturday to the Miami Marlins. The Orioles are 19-50 and have lost nine in a row overall and 11 straight at home. That's a lot of losing. The last time the Orioles lost 50 games this fast was actually not that long ago. The 2010 Orioles also started 19-50. That club began the year going 19-52, but they played three games over .500 from that point on, going 47-44 to finish at 66-96 for the season. The most losses ever by an...
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Losing streak reaches nine as O's fall to Miami (with quotes)

Losing streak reaches nine as O's fall to Miami (with quotes)
The Orioles were not held to three runs or less again today, but right-hander Alex Cobb didn't have the bounceback outing he wanted, either. It led to Miami beating the Orioles 5-4 at Oriole Park to take the first two games in this series. The Orioles (19-50) have lost nine in a row - six by two runs or less - and 16 of their last 18 games. They have lost 11 in a row at home where they are 10-23. Miami (28-43) has won five of six and eight of its past 12 games. The Orioles' 11 consecutive...
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O's game blog: Orioles face Wei-Yin Chen at Camden Yards

O's game blog: Orioles face Wei-Yin Chen at Camden Yards
The search for offense continues today in Baltimore. After being shut out for the eighth time last night - and fourth time in the last 15 games - the Orioles host Miami in the second game of a three-game set. The Orioles' 234 runs scored are the fewest in the majors, 10 less than Miami, which ranks 29th. The O's have scored 19 runs the last 10 games and 48 in the past 23. They have gone 3-for-58 (.052) with runners in scoring position over the last eight games. The Orioles (19-49) are trying...
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Lack of runs equals lack of wins, plus farm results

Lack of runs equals lack of wins, plus farm results
The Orioles offense seems to be relentless in its pursuit of being bad. They've faced lefties and righties, experienced and inexperienced pitchers, hurlers from the American League and the National League, and they have failed to produce much against most. A day off did nothing to revive things. The 2-0 loss to Miami on Friday night means the Orioles have been shut out eight times this year. That includes twice in the last four games and four times in the past 15 games. The offense has been...
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O's game blog: Orioles and Marlins begin series at Camden Yards

O's game blog: Orioles and Marlins begin series at Camden Yards
When we last saw the Orioles, they lost to Boston on Wednesday afternoon and were swept in three straight games. The Orioles (19-48) have lost seven in a row, four at Toronto and those three home games versus Boston. They have now lost nine straight home games since beating Tampa Bay 17-1 at Oriole Park on May 13. The Birds have been swept in four of their last five series. They lost three at home to Washington and two at home to the Yankees. After they swept two games on the road from the New...
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Comparing offensive stats, plus Aberdeen's starter & Grenier's college award

Comparing offensive stats, plus Aberdeen's starter & Grenier's college award
Fans, reporters and even baseball executives can debate the stats in the game - advanced, traditional or any others. There is probably no one stat that summarizes a player's contribution in a nice and neat number, although Wins Above Replacement and others attempt to do that. It at least gives us a framework for some level of a comparison. But for an admitted somewhat simplistic look at Orioles players and comparing their offense from 2017 to 2018, we could look at OPS+. It provides a...
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Will more youth be on the way, plus other notes and Aberdeen's roster

Will more youth be on the way, plus other notes and Aberdeen's roster
Right-hander Yefry Ramirez had the look of player who knew he did a decent job in the Orioles clubhouse yesterday. And for a player chasing a major league dream since his first season on the farm in 2011, to pitch in a big league game against a good team and handle himself well had to be so special for him. Ramirez saw two of his runs score after he left the game. Otherwise allowing one run over 4 1/3 would have looked much better. But he showed a major league quality changeup and got swings...
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Ramirez solid in debut, but O's get swept (with quotes added)

Ramirez solid in debut, but O's get swept (with quotes added)
Orioles right-hander Yefry Ramirez was certainly respectable in his major league debut. But to beat the Boston Red Sox today he would have needed more help. His offense couldn't get much going against left-hander Chris Sale and his bullpen let in two of his runs as Boston beat the Orioles 5-1 at Camden Yards. The Orioles (19-48) have lost seven in a row to tie their season-high for the third time. They have six losing streaks of at least five games and are 1-9 versus Boston and 10-21 at...
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O's game blog: Yefry Ramirez faces Boston in his MLB debut

O's game blog: Yefry Ramirez faces Boston in his MLB debut
When the Orioles play the finale of their three-game series with Boston this afternoon, 24-year-old right-hander Yefry Ramirez will get the start and make his major league debut. Acquired by the Orioles from the New York Yankees last July 31 for international bonus slots, the Dominican Republic native has been pitching this year with Triple-A Norfolk. He spent one day on the Orioles roster this season on April 10, but did not pitch and was optioned back to the minors the next day. In 12 starts...
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Britton's velocity, the RISP stat and more with Grayson Rodriguez

Britton's velocity, the RISP stat and more with Grayson Rodriguez
At least this time while the Orioles were taking another loss they also saw the return of closer Zach Britton to the mound. He had Achilles surgery in December and the long road back to a big league mound culminated with his appearance in the seventh inning in last night's 6-4 loss to Boston. Pitching for the first time in the majors since Sept. 18, 2017, Britton threw just 11 of 26 pitches for strikes and he walked three. He somehow managed to not give up a run. He did not get charged with a...
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Boston gets to David Hess again as O's lose 6-4 (with quotes)

Boston gets to David Hess again as O's lose 6-4 (with quotes)
In his first six major league starts, Orioles right-hander David Hess has delivered four quality starts. But the two times he has not been able to do that were against the Boston Red Sox. Hess allowed five runs over 3 1/3 innings tonight as Boston beat the Orioles 6-4 at Camden Yards. The Orioles are 19-47 with six consecutive losses. This is the third losing streak of at least six games this year. Hess had allowed 10 runs in his first five major league starts and all 10 had scored on homers....
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O's game blog: David Hess gets a rematch with Boston

O's game blog: David Hess gets a rematch with Boston
Right-hander David Hess (2-2, 3.07 ERA) tonight gets his second look at the Boston Red Sox, the one team that hit him hard so far during his first five major league starts. Since that outing, Hess is 1-1 with an ERA of 0.96 over his past three starts. But May 20 versus Boston, in his second big league start, he gave up five runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. J.D. Martinez hit two homers and Andrew Benintendi also took him deep in Boston's 5-0 win. Hess had allowed just one run over the...
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Top pick Grayson Rodriguez talks about signing with Orioles

Top pick Grayson Rodriguez talks about signing with Orioles
The Orioles today officially signed their top draft pick, prep pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, who was just introduced at a Camden Yards press conference where he was joined by Orioles scouting director Gary Rajsich. It was not long after the Orioles selected Rodriguez 11th overall in round one on June 4 that they were closing in on agreement to a signing bonus. Rodriguez will head to Florida tomorrow for an orientation and to throw some bullpens before he joins the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League...
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Dylan Bundy keeps it rolling (plus a Grayson Rodriguez note)

Dylan Bundy keeps it rolling (plus a Grayson Rodriguez note)
Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy had another good outing last night. By now, he is probably getting used to pitching without a lot of runs to work with. Bundy threw eight scoreless innings on three singles against the Boston Red Sox. No runner even got to third base against him during his 104-pitch outing. Leaning more heavily than usual on his fastball, Bundy saw Andrew Benintendi go 2-for-2 against him and the rest of the Boston lineup went 1-for-24. Bundy did not get a decision in the...
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Dylan Bundy with a scoreless start, but O's with another loss (with quotes)

Dylan Bundy with a scoreless start, but O's with another loss (with quotes)
Dylan Bundy was pitching like dealin' Dylan again. But could the Orioles score even a single run to support him tonight? They started a lineup minus Manny Machado, who was sick and missed the game. They could not as they lost to Boston 2-0 to start a three-game series at Camden Yards. The Sox broke the scoreless tie with a pair of sac flies in the 12th off Mychal Givens. Givens had fanned Mitch Moreland, coming from behind 3-0 in the count, to strand the bases loaded in the 11th. But in the...
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