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Baltimore Orioles clinch playoff berth for 2nd straight season
Read full article: Baltimore Orioles clinch playoff berth for 2nd straight seasonThe Baltimore Orioles are headed to the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time since the 1990s, clinching no worse than a wild-card berth thanks to a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees paired with Minnesota's loss to Miami.
Mouncastle and Mateo propel Orioles to 7-2 win over Yankees in series clincher
Read full article: Mouncastle and Mateo propel Orioles to 7-2 win over Yankees in series clincherRyan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo each homered and drove in two runs to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a series-deciding 7-2 victory over the New York Yankees.
Means takes no-hit bid into the 7th, playoff-bound Orioles hold Guardians to 1 hit in 2-1 win
Read full article: Means takes no-hit bid into the 7th, playoff-bound Orioles hold Guardians to 1 hit in 2-1 winJohn Means carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and Anthony Santander drove in a pair of runs, sending the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles over the Cleveland Guardians 2-1.
O's rally against Chapman, win after nearly no-hitting Yanks
Read full article: O's rally against Chapman, win after nearly no-hitting YanksAroldis Chapman gave up Pedro Severino’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees lost to Baltimore 4-3 after the last-place Orioles took a no-hitter into the seventh.
Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0
Read full article: Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0Blake Snell threw seven hitless innings before being pulled for a reliever, and San Diego lost its bid for a combined no-hitter in the eighth inning when Arizona’s David Peralta dropped a bloop single into shallow left field in the Padres' 3-0 win.
Braves top Orioles 3-1 for Baltimore's 18th straight loss
Read full article: Braves top Orioles 3-1 for Baltimore's 18th straight lossJorge Soler homered, Touki Toussaint pitched effectively into the sixth inning, and the surging Atlanta Braves beat Baltimore 3-1, extending the Orioles’ losing streak to 18 games.
Phillies' no-hit bid ends on Stephenson's HR in 8th
Read full article: Phillies' no-hit bid ends on Stephenson's HR in 8thCincinatti’s Tyler Stephenson homered against Archie Bradley leading off the eighth inning Saturday, breaking up the Philadelphia Phillies’ no-hit bid and keeping the big league total at seven no-hitters this season, one shy of the record.
Miguel Cabrera hits 499th homer, Tigers handle Orioles 5-2
Read full article: Miguel Cabrera hits 499th homer, Tigers handle Orioles 5-2Miguel Cabrera hit his 499th career home run, part of a three-hit night for the Detroit slugger that helped the Tigers hand the Baltimore Orioles their seventh straight loss, 5-2.
Giants' Gausman through 6 hitless innings vs St. Louis
Read full article: Giants' Gausman through 6 hitless innings vs St. LouisSan Francisco right-hander Kevin Gausman hasn’t allowed a hit through six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, closing in on what would be the record-tying eighth no-hitter in the majors this season.
Ohtani hits 31st HR, Lagares ends Angels' 6-5 win over O's
Read full article: Ohtani hits 31st HR, Lagares ends Angels' 6-5 win over O'sShohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 31st homer in the third, and Juan Lagares ended it with a two-run double in the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Kiermaier ends combined no-hit bid, Rays top Red Sox 1-0
Read full article: Kiermaier ends combined no-hit bid, Rays top Red Sox 1-0Kevin Kiermaier broke up a combined no-hit bid by the Boston Red Sox with a one-out double in the eighth inning and Manuel Margot scored on a wild pitch in the ninth to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 1-0 victory.
Astros have combined no-hitter through 7 against Orioles
Read full article: Astros have combined no-hitter through 7 against OriolesHouston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi and reliever Cristian Javier have held Baltimore without a hit through seven innings, and the game has resumed after a 41-minute rain delay in the eighth.
Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss
Read full article: Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road lossJosé Ramírez picked up a pair of RBIs made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field and the Cleveland Indians extended the Orioles’ road losing streak to 16 straight games with a 4-3 win.
Hamilton, Abreu homer as White Sox complete sweep of Orioles
Read full article: Hamilton, Abreu homer as White Sox complete sweep of OriolesBilly Hamilton hit a solo home run, Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer, and Lance Lynn pitched five scoreless innings as the White Sox completed a sweep of their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles with a 3-1 victory.
Strasburg returns, pitches into 6th, Nats beat Orioles 4-2
Read full article: Strasburg returns, pitches into 6th, Nats beat Orioles 4-2Stephen Strasburg pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, allowing just one hit as the Washington Nationals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2.
LEADING OFF: Means back after no-no, Voit returns to Yanks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Means back after no-no, Voit returns to YanksOrioles ace John Means got five days of rest following his no-hitter last week against Seattle, and now he’ll try to match Johnny Vander Meer’s record with a second straight no-no against the streaking Mets.
DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight
Read full article: DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straightMets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 for its fifth straight win.
O's Means throws MLB's 3rd no-hitter of season, tops M's 6-0
Read full article: O's Means throws MLB's 3rd no-hitter of season, tops M's 6-0John Means threw the major leagues’ third no-hitter this season and came within a wild pitch on a third strike of a perfect game, pitching the Baltimore Orioles over the Seattle Mariners 6-0.
LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back, Ohtani up
Read full article: LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back, Ohtani upThe Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom fares this week after being scratched from his scheduled start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch.
LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with Nats
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with NatsThe New York Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom is feeling, a day after he was scratched from his start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch.
LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back on mound; Bieber-Keuchel matchup
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Bumgarner back on mound; Bieber-Keuchel matchupArizona LHP Madison Bumgarner starts against Colorado in his first appearance since pitching a seven-inning no-hitter against Atlanta last Sunday, a game that Major League Baseball does not consider to be a no-hitter.
Oakland's 13-game winning streak ends, Orioles romp 8-1
Read full article: Oakland's 13-game winning streak ends, Orioles romp 8-1Oakland’s 13-game winning streak ended as Austin Hays hit a pair of home runs, starter John Means had another stellar performance and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 8-1.
A's extend win streak to 13 with 7-2 victory over Orioles
Read full article: A's extend win streak to 13 with 7-2 victory over OriolesJed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and the Oakland Athletics won their 13th straight game, building a big lead early and beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 on a rainy night.
Cole 7 shutout innings, 13 Ks leads Yanks over Orioles 7-2
Read full article: Cole 7 shutout innings, 13 Ks leads Yanks over Orioles 7-2Gerrit Cole struck out 13 and walked none over seven scoreless innings in his most dominant start since joining the New York Yankees, overwhelming the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 for his first win this season.
Orioles-Red Sox opener at Fenway postponed because of rain
Read full article: Orioles-Red Sox opener at Fenway postponed because of rain(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)BOSTON – The pandemic-delayed 2020 season is being followed up by a rain-delayed start to 2021 for the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox postponed their opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Thursday because of rain that was forecast to last all day. "One day, two days, three days — I really don't care, to be honest with you," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. The Red Sox made the announcement at 9 a.m., about five hours before the scheduled first pitch. “The decision to postpone our first game of the season was not made lightly,” Red Sox President Sam Kennedy said.
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener
Read full article: Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss openerSETBACK IN THE BULLPENBlue Jays right-hander Kirby Yates will miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm. He allowed one run and five hits, striking out five without a walk. Ross Stripling struck out seven and walked none in 3 2/3 innings, but gave up three runs and five hits. Bryan Abreu, a top Astros pitching prospect who turns 24 next month, started and pitched three perfect innings, striking out four. Baltimore starter John Means allowed four hits and walked three over 3 2/3 innings, striking out three.
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Read full article: Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in returnOn that one, we are probably on the same page.”RED SOX 8, RAYS 2Garrett Richards struck out seven in four scoreless innings for Boston. ATHLETICS 5, PADRES 4Fernando Tatis Jr. led off the game with his second spring home run, a smashing return after missing six days with a non-virus bug. The 30-year-old left has pitched four scoreless innings this spring. BREWERS 8, CUBS 3 (7)Brandon Woodruff made his second start for Milwaukee, allowing five hits in two scoreless innings. BRAVES 8, TWINS 5Michael Pineda, who last pitched a full season in 2016, made his first spring start for Minnesota.
Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol
Read full article: Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocolNew York starter Jordan Montgomery gave up two hits in three scoreless innings. Brubaker allowed two hits over two scoreless innings and Chase De Jong followed with two shutout innings. MARLINS 4, METS 4Miami starter Pablo Lopez gave up a hit and a walk over three scoreless innings. German Marquez scattered three hits and a walk over three scoreless innings for Colorado. Kansas City starter Jakob Junis pitched three innings and gave up one hit, a leadoff homer to Trent Grisham.
LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres slated to resume after COVID PPDs
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres slated to resume after COVID PPDsGames set for Friday and Saturday night were called off to allow time for more testing and contact tracing. Major League Baseball has made no announcement about Sunday's game, although so far this season, no team has resumed its season so swiftly following a positive test. The two-time Gold Glover was hitting .232 with 10 home runs with 25 RBIs in 37 games this year. He batted only .120 (3 for 25) with 17 strikeouts and one walk his last eight games. The A’s could use a combination of recently acquired Tommy La Stella, rookie Vimael Machin and Chad Pinder at third base.
Yanks beat Orioles 2-1 in 10, widen lead for playoff spot
Read full article: Yanks beat Orioles 2-1 in 10, widen lead for playoff spotBaltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)NEW YORK – Luke Voit hit a game-ending sacrifice fly leading off the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees beat Baltimore 2-1 Saturday to open a 4 1/2-game lead over the Orioles for the American League’s eighth and final playoff berth. With DJ LeMahieu starting the inning as the automatic runner on second, Hunter Harvey (0-2) bounced a wild pitch that advanced LeMahieu. LeMahieu scored without a throw. Happ lost Tuesday against Toronto despite allowing two runs in 6 1/3 innings and striking out a season-high 10.
Surprising first-place Marlins stay hot, sweep Orioles
Read full article: Surprising first-place Marlins stay hot, sweep OriolesMiami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez throws a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning in game one of a baseball double-header, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)BALTIMORE Five pitchers combined on a four-hitter for Don Mattingly's undermanned, gritty and first-place Miami Marlins, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Wednesday night for a doubleheader sweep. The sweep kept the Marlins atop the NL East and earned Mattingly his 281st win as Miami's manager, tying Jack McKeon's club record. Not only were both games seven innings apiece, but the Orioles were the home team in the opener and the Marlins served as hosts in the nightcap. Orioles: Wade LeBlanc (1-0) makes his third start of the season after turning in a solid performance against Tampa Bay on Saturday.
AP sources: MLB plans 28-man rosters through postseason
Read full article: AP sources: MLB plans 28-man rosters through postseason(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)NEW YORK Major League Baseball and the players' union plan to maintain 28-man rosters through the end of the postseason amid continued challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, two people familiar with the matter said. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the agreement had not been announced. The sides had originally agreed to cut rosters to 26 players on Aug. 20. Before the pandemic shut down spring training and prompted MLB to set a shortened 60-game schedule, the league and union had agreed to expand active rosters from 25 to 26 this season. ___Follow Jake Seiner: https://twitter.com/Jake_Seiner___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0
Read full article: Triumphant return for retooled Marlins, who beat Orioles 4-0Miami Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli, center, reacts he engages with teammates in a social distant celebration after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 during a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)BALTIMORE After enduring one final delay in their effort to return from an eight-day, coronavirus-induced hiatus, the Miami Marlins found enough power and pitching within their vastly overhauled roster to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Tuesday night. After the final out, the Marlins lined up and did air high-fives in which they didnt make contact with their hands. In this anything goes, wacky baseball season, Miami will be the home team for the final two games of this four-game series. Orioles: Alex Cobb (1-0, 2.89 ERA) gets his third start of the season, followed by Asher Wojciechowski (0-1, 7.20).
Yankees make most of schedule change, defeat Orioles 9-3
Read full article: Yankees make most of schedule change, defeat Orioles 9-3New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) greets DJ LeMahieu, right, after LaMahieu hit a solo home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Yankees make most of schedule change, defeat Orioles 9-3
Read full article: Yankees make most of schedule change, defeat Orioles 9-3New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) greets DJ LeMahieu, right, after LaMahieu hit a solo home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Asher Wojciechowski during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)BALTIMORE If the New York Yankees must adjust on the fly to a sudden change in the schedule, there's no team they'd rather face than the Baltimore Orioles. So Major League Baseball thrust the Yankees and Orioles together while the Marlins and Phillies recover. I thought our mindset was really good," New York manager Aaron Boone said of the team's need to change direction without much notice. Orioles: Means was 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA in two starts against the Yankees as a rookie last year.
Cobb strong in return to mound, Orioles beat Red Sox 7-2
Read full article: Cobb strong in return to mound, Orioles beat Red Sox 7-2Baltimore Orioles' Alex Cobb pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)BOSTON Anthony Santander and Renato Nez each drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles held off the Boston Red Sox 7-2 on Saturday to even their season-opening series. Prez (0-1) lasted just five innings in his Red Sox debut, giving up five runs on six hits and walking two. The Red Sox were just 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position, stranding 10 runners on base. Red Sox: Right-hander Ryan Weber made his first opening day roster this season after beginning the last four in Triple-A.
Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters
Read full article: Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rostersPosey a six-time All-Star and 2012 NL MVP said his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week. Holt has a young family and his wife is pregnant, but he decided to leave them at home while he went to Milwaukee for the next three months. First baseman and team leader Freddie Freeman, premier reliever Will Smith, right-hander Touki Toussaint and infielder Pete Kozma tested positive for coronavirus. Epstein said two coaches tested positive prior to the intake process. A front office member tested positive during the intake.