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Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper win MLB All-Star vote
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Orioles' Burch Smith: Links up with Baltimore
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Smith signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Friday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
The right-hander was released by the Marlins last week and didn't take long to latch on with a new organization. Smith posted a 4.25 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 29.2 innings for Miami this season, and he'll likely fill a low-leverage relief role if he gets called up by Baltimore.
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Orioles' Max Wagner: Headed to IL
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Wagner will be placed on the injured list with a lower back injury, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Wagner will be sidelined for at least a week due to lower back pain. In 72 plate appearances with Bowie this season, Wagner owns a .364 OPS and a 40.3 percent strikeout rate.
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Orioles' Niko Goodrum: Joins Orioles on MiLB deal
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The Orioles agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with Goodrum on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Goodrum has bounced around since the end of last season, as the Orioles will be his fifth organization since the start of spring training. The utility infielder has a .103/.188/.103 slash line across 13 games in the majors this season.
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Orioles' Heston Kjerstad: Taking seat Friday
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Kjerstad is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.
Kjerstad clubbed his first home run of the season in Thursday's win over the Rangers in what was his third straight start against a right-hander. However, he will begin this one on the bench as Texas goes with righty Max Scherzer. Colton Cowser will occupy left field for the Orioles.
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Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Absent from Baltimore lineup
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Westburg is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rangers.
Westburg had started each of the previous eight contests, but he'll begin this one on the bench as the Orioles face right-hander Max Scherzer. Baltimore will go with Jorge Mateo at second base and Ramon Urias at third.
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Orioles' Adley Rutschman: X-rays negative, but not in lineup
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The X-rays on Rutschman's right hand came back negative, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports, but Rutschman is not in Friday's lineup against the Rangers.
Rutschman's throwing hand was hit by a foul tip early on in Thursday's game versus the Rangers, although he finished the contest and even homered. He's feeling better Friday and should be fine, but the Orioles have elected to give him a day of rest. James McCann will do the catching for Albert Suarez.
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Orioles' Matt Krook: Summoned from Triple-A
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The Orioles recalled Krook from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Krook will supply some short-term depth for the Orioles' bullpen with Corbin Burnes hitting the paternity list. Krook hasn't appeared in an MLB game this season and owns a 3.71 ERA across 26.2 innings with Norfolk in 2024.
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Orioles' Corbin Burnes: Placed on paternity leave list
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The Orioles placed Burnes on the paternity leave list Friday.
Burnes will likely be away for the remainder of the series against the Rangers as he welcomes a new addition to the family. The righty started Thursday's series opener and should be back in time for his next turn, which is tentatively lined up to come next week in Seattle.
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Orioles' Chayce McDermott: Better control since May
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McDermott has a 3.79 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 79 strikeouts in 54.2 innings over his last 10 starts for Triple-A Norfolk.
McDermott walked 23 batters in 21.1 innings over his first six starts of the season, but he's been much more efficient since the calendar turned to May. There are some question marks behind Corbin Burnes and Grayson Rodriguez in Baltimore's rotation, and if more reinforcements are needed from Triple-A at some point this summer, McDermott may finally get his shot.
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Orioles' Nick Maton: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Orioles outrighted Maton to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
It's the second time since March that Maton has been sent outright to Norfolk after clearing waivers. He has again accepted the outright assignment and will remain in the organization as utility depth.
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Slumping Rangers send Max Scherzer to cool off O's
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Slugs homer in rout
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Cowser went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in Thursday's 11-2 victory against Texas.
Cowser contributed to the convincing win with a solo shot in the eighth inning. It was the outfielder's second long ball over his past three games and his fourth across his past 14 contests. He's up to 11 homers on the campaign after failing to go deep across 77 plate appearances in his first taste of the majors last season.
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Orioles' Heston Kjerstad: Hits first homer of season
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Kjerstad went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI, two total runs and a walk Thursday in an 11-2 rout of the Rangers.
Kjerstad kicked off a big offensive game by Baltimore with a run-scoring single in the first inning and added a two-run homer in the third. The long ball was the first of the season for the 24-year-old, who returned from the minors Monday following a largely unsuccessful stint in the majors earlier in the campaign. Kjerstad's second go-round has been much better than his first so far, as he's gone 4-for-11 with two extra-base hits across four games since his most recent call-up.
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Orioles' Cedric Mullins: Posts another big performance
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Mullins went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a double in an 11-2 win over the Rangers on Thursday.
Mullins belted a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give Baltimore an 8-1 lead. It was his second long ball in as many games, and the outfielder finished with his sixth multi-hit effort over his past eight contests. Over that stretch, Mullins is batting a scorching .452 with three home runs, six RBI, nine runs and three stolen bases.
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Orioles' Corbin Burnes: Cakewalks to ninth win
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Burnes (9-3) earned the victory over Texas on Thursday, allowing one run on nine hits and no walks while striking out five batters over seven innings.
The Orioles were up 3-0 after one inning and 6-0 after three, so Burnes didn't face much pressure in the outing. The right-hander did tie a season-worst mark in allowing nine hits, but only one of those -- a fourth-inning Adolis Garcia solo homer -- went for extra bases. Burnes recorded a quality start after snapping a 10-game streak of such performances in his previous outing. He's tied for the MLB lead in that category with 13 on the campaign and has posted excellent numbers in his first season as an Oriole with a 2.28 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 99:24 K:BB over 106.2 innings.
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Burnes shackles Rangers over 7 innings and Orioles hit 4 HRs in 11-2 rout of defending champs
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Orioles' Adley Rutschman: Played through hand injury
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Rutschman had his right hand wrapped following Thursday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Rutschman had a ball tipped off his hand early in the game and remained in the lineup. He still managed to blast his 15th home run in the seventh inning, suggesting the injury isn't serious. However, manager Brandon Hyde said Rutschman's hand could swell up overnight, potentially impacting his availability Friday.
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Orioles' Samuel Basallo: Exits with injury
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Basallo exited Thursday's game with Double-A Bowie due to a lower body contusion, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
No details were provided regarding the injury, which comes shortly after Basallo was able to return from an ankle injury June 18 after a three-game absence. When healthy, he's had an impressive season at Bowie, hitting .281 with 11 homers and six stolen bases across 272 plate appearances as a 19-year-old.
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Orioles' Anthony Santander: Idle Thursday
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Santander isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Santander will get a breather Thursday after going 1-for-11 with a homer and two RBI during Baltimore's previous series against the Guardians. Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Heston Kjerstad will make up the Orioles' outfield while Santander sits.
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Orioles' Ramon Urias: Sitting third straight
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Urias isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
After making three straight starts at third base, Urias has now been absent from the Orioles' last three starting lineups. Jordan Westburg will move to the hot corner Thursday while Jorge Mateo starts at the keystone and bats ninth.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
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| Team | .256 (4th) | 428 (1st) | 136 (1st) | 3.37 (3rd) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| A. Rutschman C Adley Rutschman C | Hand |
| C. Burnes SP Corbin Burnes SP | Paternity List |
| D. Kremer SP Dean Kremer SP | Triceps |
| K. Bradish SP Kyle Bradish SP | Elbow |
| F. Bautista RP Felix Bautista RP | Elbow |
Full Injuries
