Updates on Orioles starters

Updates on Orioles starters
SARASOTA, Fla. - Alex Cobb returns to the Orioles spring rotation Saturday afternoon with his start against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Cobb hasn't pitched beyond a simulated game since March 5 against the Pirates, when he allowed one run and two hits over three innings. He lasted only two-thirds of an inning in his debut against the Rays on March 1, charged with four runs and three hits. The birth of Cobb's daughter on Friday night has forced adjustments to his schedule. He worked four innings...
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Davis returns to Orioles lineup

Davis returns to Orioles lineup
SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Davis has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since March 3, the soreness in his left hip subsiding after rest, treatments and swings in the indoor cage and during a simulated game. Davis is the designated hitter against the Yankees in Tampa. Rio Ruiz is playing first base. Manager Brandon Hyde apparently changed his mind about having Trey Mancini start at first. Austin Hays is in right field and batting behind leadoff hitter Cedric Mullins. Chance...
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Cobb throws simulated game (and other notes)

Cobb throws simulated game (and other notes)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Alex Cobb threw a simulated game this morning on Camden Yards South in lieu of making his next start. Cobb is having his schedule adjusted after wife Kelly gave birth to a daughter Friday night. In two spring starts, Cobb allowed four runs and three hits in two-thirds of an inning in his debut against the Rays, and one run and two hits over three innings in his follow-up outing versus the Pirates. Chris Davis participated in the simulated game, hitting on the field to test his...
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Orioles lineup vs. Phillies

Orioles lineup vs. Phillies
SARASOTA, Fla. - Jesús Sucre makes his second start for the Orioles today in a 1:05 p.m. game against the Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Austin Hays is back in center field and Yusniel Diaz is the designated hitter. Stevie Wilkerson continues to move around, starting at first base today, and Rio Ruiz is at third. Jonathan Villar is leading off and playing second base, with Alcides Escobar at shortstop. Dwight Smith Jr. isn't in the lineup, but he could come off the bench today. Left-hander...
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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

Orioles lineup vs. Yankees
SARASOTA, Fla. - Chance Sisco is the designated hitter for the Orioles and Carlos Pérez is catching in tonight's split-squad game against the Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium. Chris Davis remains out of the lineup with a sore left hip. Jace Peterson is starting at first base. Richie Martin is the shortstop and Hanser Alberto is playing second base. Cedric Mullins is leading off and playing center field, Trey Mancini is in left field and Anthony Santander is in right. David Hess is coming off...
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Sucre debuts today for Orioles

Sucre debuts today for Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla.- Catcher Jesús Sucre makes his Orioles debut this afternoon, batting sixth against the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. Sucre is jumping into the catching competition after reporting late due to visa issues in Venezuela. Trey Mancini is in left field, his left pinky finger healed. But still no Chris Davis, who's day-to-day with a sore left hip. Renato Núñez is at first base today and Hanser Alberto is playing third base. Jace Peterson is starting at second base. Andrew...
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Orioles lineup vs. Pirates

Orioles lineup vs. Pirates
SARASOTA, Fla. - Alex Cobb makes his second spring start today as the Orioles host the Pirates. Cobb was limited to 23 pitches in two-thirds of an inning Friday against the Rays, and manager Brandon Hyde will try to stretch him out to at least two innings. Jonathan Villar returns to the lineup after taking a spike in his pinky finger Sunday in Fort Myers. He's starting at shortstop. Trey Mancini remains absent with swelling in his left pinky finger. Drew Jackson is in center field while...
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Orioles lineup vs. Twins

Orioles lineup vs. Twins
SARASOTA, Fla. - Hanser Alberto makes his Orioles debut today against the Twins in Fort Myers after returning to camp via another waiver claim. Alberto is starting at second base, with Rule 5 pick Richie Martin at shortstop. Chance Sisco is batting third. DJ Stewart is in right field, Cedric Mullins in center and Eric Young Jr. in left. Dylan Bundy, working on three days' rest, is making his second spring start. Left-hander Josh Osich will make his Orioles debut. Also on the trip are David...
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Orioles lineup vs. Phillies

Orioles lineup vs. Phillies
SARASOTA, Fla. - Dylan Bundy makes his first spring start today as the Orioles return to the road to play the Phillies in Clearwater. Austin Hays is leading off and playing center field again. Chris Davis is on the trip and batting third. Yusniel Diaz is batting cleanup and playing right field. Jace Peterson moves to third base. Rule 5 pick Drew Jackson is the designated hitter. Austin Wynns is catching. For the Orioles Austin Hays CF Jonathan Villar 2B Chris Davis 1B Yusniel Diaz RF Joey...
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Stewart making debut tonight for Orioles

Stewart making debut tonight for Orioles
DJ Stewart will make his major league debut tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Athletics. Stewart is starting in left field and batting seventh. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter. Stewart will be the club-record 55th player to appear in a game with the Orioles this season. He's the 14th to make his major league debut, which ties the record set in 1955. Adam Jones remains in the lineup in right field. Austin Wynns is catching and Jace Peterson is starting at third...
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Davis out of lineup due to illness (plus other notes, O's down 2-1)

Davis out of lineup due to illness (plus other notes, O's down 2-1)
SEATTLE - First baseman Chris Davis has been scratched from the Orioles' lineup due to an illness. Chance Sisco will serve as the designated hitter, with Trey Mancini moving to first base. Davis is batting .316 (12-for-38) in his last 10 games to raise his average to .177, but he felt sick on the team charter Thursday. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Davis would play if pressed to do so, but there's no reason to keep him in the lineup. "It's my decision," Showalter said during...
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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Rookie Cedric Mullins is out of the lineup for the third time in four games as the Orioles attempt to complete their sweep of the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Jonathan Villar remains in the leadoff spot and John Andreoli is playing center field. Craig Gentry remains in left field after collecting three hits last night, including his first home run. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter and Austin Wynns is catching. Mancini is hitting .324 (48-for-148) with seven home runs when leading off an...
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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays
Left-hander Josh Rogers had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk and gets tonight's start against the Blue Jays, becoming the 53rd player used by the Orioles this season and the 12th to make his major league debut. The club record is 14, in 1955. The Orioles placed Tides catcher Andrew Susac on the restricted list to create room for Rogers on the 40-man roster. Susac fractured his left wrist last month after being hit by a foul ball and left the team. Left-handers hit .211 against...
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Mullins leading off tonight for Orioles

Mullins leading off tonight for Orioles
Rookie center fielder Cedric Mullins returns to the Orioles lineup tonight after missing last night's game with a hip flexor. The Orioles open their three-game series against the Blue Jays with Chris Davis batting cleanup, Trey Mancini the designated hitter and Jace Peterson in left field. Rookie David Hess also faced the Blue Jays in his most recent start at Rogers Centre and held them to one run and three hits with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Kendrys Morales broke a scoreless tie with...
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More on Mullins' arrival and outfield plans (O's down 14-10)

More on Mullins' arrival and outfield plans (O's down 14-10)
Orioles manager Buck Showalter expects to keep rookie Cedric Mullins in center field and Adam Jones in right beyond tonight's series opener against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Showalter won't go back and forth unless circumstances force him to adjust the plan. "Adam will play right and Cedric will play center," Showalter said. "That's the way I perceive it. Something happens with Cedric, we'll see. If something happens with Adam. I hope nothing does. "Adam's playing right field today...
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Mullins in center field tonight, Jones in right

Mullins in center field tonight, Jones in right
Cedric Mullins is in the Orioles' lineup tonight to make his major league debut, and he's starting in center field. Adam Jones is shifting to right field for the series opener against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Mullins said they've been in constant contact and Jones is supportive of the change. Mullins is batting ninth. Jonathan Villar is leading off. Jones sent out a tweet about 15 minutes ago that read: "End of an Era!!!! Embrace Change!!!!" Mullins will wear No. 3 after having his...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

Orioles lineup vs. Rays
Danny Valencia gets the start at third base today and Joey Rickard is in right field while the Orioles continue their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Nothing of real interest pertaining to the lineup. Adam Jones is the center fielder, so he hasn't been traded. Jonathan Schoop is the second baseman, so he hasn't been traded. Kevin Gausman has allowed nine runs and 17 hits over 10 innings in his two starts against the Rays this season. C.J. Cron is 5-for-15 with a double and home run...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rangers

Orioles lineup vs. Rangers
Miguel Castro gets the start today for the Orioles as they close out the first half against the Rangers. Mike Wright Jr. also is expected to pitch behind Castro. Trey Mancini is on the bench, but he's fine. Manager Buck Showalter said he wanted to get Joey Rickard in the lineup. Danny Valencia is the designated hitter. Mark Trumbo is in right field. Showalter is deciding whether Andrew Cashner starts Saturday in Toronto, followed by Alex Cobb on Sunday, or whether he reverses the order. Kevin...
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Orioles lineup vs. Rangers

Orioles lineup vs. Rangers
Catcher Austin Wynns has his locker set up in the clubhouse, and his return will be made official later today. Wynns is replacing Chance Sisco on the roster, as I mentioned last night. Instant update: The Orioles just announced the move. Tim Beckham remains the leadoff hitter tonight against the Rangers. Caleb Joseph is catching. Nothing much to talk about. Rangers left-hander Martin Pérez is making his sixth start of the season. His most recent came on April 29, before Pérez went on the...
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Donnie Hart also joining Orioles

Donnie Hart also joining Orioles
The Orioles aren't done making bullpen moves. They're also recalling left-hander Donnie Hart from Triple-A Norfolk today to join right-hander Jhan Mariñez. Hart has posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.909 WHIP in eight games with the Orioles this season, his seat reserved on the shuttle. He's allowed three earned runs (four total) and 12 hits in 7 1/3 innings, with two walks and three strikeouts. The Orioles most recently called up Hart on June 26 while placing Dylan Bundy on the disabled list. He...
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