Dan Connolly
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June 21, 2016 at 5:51 pm
Janish out; Drake up; Duensing hurt — and what it all means
Jump away from the Orioles’ roster carousel – it’s spinning furiously again. The club announced Tuesday that right-hander Oliver Drake has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and veteran infielder Paul Janish has been outrighted to Norfolk. In addition, lefty reliever Brian Duensing is dealing with an elbow injury and was not available...
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3.3Kat 7:00 amAround the Beat: San Diego’s Lin talks Padres, trade chips and O’s newcomer Despaigne
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS ON ITUNES The San Diego Padres, a team the Orioles play four times in the...
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June 19, 2016 at 7:00 am
Gallardo’s start: Not inspiring, but good enough is good enough for now
Yovani Gallardo wasn’t particularly impressive Saturday afternoon. In a sense, he didn’t have to be. He just had to survive and advance to be considered a plus for this beleaguered rotation. So, in that sense, mission accomplished. “I’ve been feeling pretty good ever since I started throwing the baseball,” said Gallardo, who...
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June 18, 2016 at 8:47 pm
Machado’s suspension begins Sunday — and he remains miffed at MLB’s decision on Ventura
Orioles infielder Manny Machado said deciding to drop his appeal and start serving his four-game suspension Sunday is the right decision for his team. And, given the current schedule, it probably is. But he’s still not happy about the outcome – specifically that he’ll miss four games for charging Kansas City right-hander...
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at 3:24 pm
T.J. McFarland sent to Norfolk; O’s stay with extra infielder
The Orioles announced Saturday afternoon that they have optioned left-handed reliever T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for shortstop J.J. Hardy and starter Yovani Gallardo, who were both activated from the disabled list Saturday. The club only needed to make one move because they optioned right-hander Mike Wright to Norfolk...
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at 2:39 pm
Kicking around roster moves — still
While you are waiting for the game to start Saturday afternoon, I figured I’d let you know we are waiting, too. J.J. Hardy is in the starting lineup, but a corresponding move has not been announced. As Orioles manager Buck Showalter says, it’s complicated. It’s actually really complicated if you consider all...
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at 7:00 am
Wright demoted to the minors; now what happens Wednesday?
Mike Wright has been the odd man out once already this year, but received a reprieve. He won’t get a second stay of demotion after another rough showing Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was in line to start Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, but the Orioles need to...
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June 17, 2016 at 10:59 pm
Hardy expects to be activated from DL on Saturday (Wright optioned)
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Friday afternoon that he trusted shortstop J.J. Hardy to let him know when he is ready to come back from the disabled list. After Friday’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, Hardy said he feels ready to play for the Orioles for the first time since May...
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at 6:46 pm
O’s first-rounder Sedlock can’t wait to pitch again — or get a crabcake
The Orioles didn’t take long to wrap up their first pick of the draft, announcing Friday that they had agreed to terms with University of Illinois right-hander Cody Sedlock, who was taken 27th overall last Thursday. The 6-foot-4, 210-pounder signed for the suggested slot bonus of $2,097,200, according to an industry source....
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at 5:17 pm
Pre-game O’s thoughts: Hardy could be activated Saturday; why Manny could drop his appeal by Monday; who goes when Hardy returns
J.J. Hardy, who has been out since May 2 with a fracture in his left foot, is at Camden Yards on Friday, working out on the field and taking batting practice. He’ll likely be activated Saturday or Sunday; Orioles manager Buck Showalter suggested that Hardy could play one game at Single-A Frederick...