BALTIMORE ORIOLES NEWS

Nick Vespi - Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Vespi has pitched well during his time in the majors this season, but he was needed for 2.1 innings of relief Monday so he probably wouldn't have been available for a day or two. Cionel Perez is back from the injured list to take his roster spot.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cionel Pérez - Returns from injured list Perez (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Perez wound up missing just the minimum 15 days with left forearm soreness. Nick Vespi was sent down in a corresponding move.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Beavers - Dialed in for IronBirds Beavers is slashing .309/.407/.596 with five home runs and three steals in his last 25 games for High-A Aberdeen.

Impact He has a 19.5 percent strikeout rate and 15 percent walk rate over this red-hot stretch, and could be in line for a promotion to Double-A in the coming days/weeks. Beavers, who hits left-handed, has seen the majority of his starts in right field while also getting some work in center field in his first full season.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Wagner - Dealing with lower-back tightness Wagner is day-to-day at High-A Aberdeen with lower-back tightness, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact He is slashing .296/.383/.469 with two home runs and seven steals in his last 20 games. Wagner, who turns 22 in August, has started 45 games at third base and 22 games at second base this season for the IronBirds.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adley Rutschman's Father On When Decision To Bat Right-Handed In Derby Was Made - PressBox Adley Rutschman's father Randy shares the spur-of-the-moment decision that led to Adley's switch-hitting performance at the MLB Home Derby.

JULY 18, 2023 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

'Hey, we're good by the way': Monopoly-loving Orioles feel like they'll only get better The Orioles are surging and it seems to help that they like each other. “This group came together real quick, real quick."

JULY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers bring 1-0 series advantage over Orioles into game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adley Rutschman - Swats 13th homer Rutschman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Rutschman is 7-for-19 (.368) with two homers and four RBI over his last five contests. The catcher provided the Orioles' last run in this game with his fifth-inning blast. Through 90 contests, he's up to 13 homers, matching his total from 113 games a year ago. The 25-year-old has added a .276/.376/.434 slash line, 41 RBI, 47 runs scored and 15 doubles this year.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Baker - Dealt loss Monday Baker (3-3) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk in one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Baker surrendered a grand slam to Chris Taylor after Grayson Rodriguez got into trouble the third time through the order. Prior to Monday, Baker had allowed five runs over his last 13 innings while posting a 15:6 K:BB and two holds in that span. He's at a 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 47:22 K:BB with 11 holds and two blown saves over 39.1 innings this season. Baker sees some setup work, but he's unlikely to present any challenge to closer Felix Bautista's ninth-inning gig.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 18

Preview the July 18 matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 18, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Dodgers look to swipe series vs. Orioles The Los Angeles Dodgers look to continue their torrid play by taking a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday

JULY 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Chris Taylor hits grand slam, Dodgers stop Orioles' 8-game win streak, 6-4 BALTIMORE (AP) — Chris Taylor hit a grand slam on an 0-2 pitch in the sixth inning from Bryan Baker, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to...

JULY 18, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Grayson Rodriguez - Coughs up four runs Rodriguez yielded four runs on seven hits and two walks over five-plus innings in Monday's loss to the Dodgers. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Rodriguez looked strong Monday, yielding just one run through five frames. He then allowed three straight batters to reach base in the sixth inning and was charged with three more runs. It was his first MLB outing since May 26 after a stint with Triple-A Norfolk and he now owns a 7.33 ERA through 50.1 career innings at the top level. Rodriguez's next outing is projected to be in Tampa Bay this weekend.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Taylor's grand slam carries Dodgers past Orioles Chris Taylor hit a grand slam and Freddie Freeman added three hits to power the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the host Baltimore...

JULY 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Grand Slam (Taylor's Version) helps Dodgers snap Baltimore's 8-game winning streak with 6-4 victory

Chris Taylor hit a grand slam on an 0-2 pitch in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Baltimore 6-4, snapping the Orioles’ eight-game winning streak

JULY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Talking Orioles With Ross Grimsley - PressBox Stan "The Fan" Charles and Ross Grimsley discuss Grayson Rodriguez's return to the Orioles and what he needs to do to succeed this time.

JULY 17, 2023 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Cedric Mullins - Remains out Monday Mullins (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Mullins will hit the bench for a second straight day while he manages a tight right quad. The Orioles are seemingly viewing the quad issue as a day-to-day situation, so Mullins doesn't yet appear to be at risk of landing on the 10-day injured list. Aaron Hicks will spell Mullins in center field and bat sixth Monday.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hays - Receives day off Hays is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Rookie Colton Cowser will pick up a start in left field while Hays sits out the series opener with the Dodgers. Hays cracked the lineup for all three games of the Orioles' series sweep of the Marlins over the weekend, going 3-for-13 with a double and two runs.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hicks - Back in lineup Monday Hicks (back) is starting in center field and batting sixth Monday versus the Dodgers, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Hicks will return to the lineup after missing Sunday's 5-4 win over the Marlins with lower-back soreness. He'll replace Cedric Mullins in center field as Mullins misses a second straight contest with a right quadriceps injury.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Westburg - Remains on bench Westburg will sit Monday against the Dodgers, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Westburg will remain on the bench for a second game in a row Monday after he went 0-for-8 with four punchouts over the team's first two contests following the All-Star break. Ramon Urias will draw another start at third base and bat eighth in the series opener with Los Angeles.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Windup: Put Barry Bonds in a Legends Home Run Derby, please Plus: Time for the Padres to consider selling, and look out for the Orioles, who are a game back in the AL East.

JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Eduard Bazardo - Sent back to minors Bazardo was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact He's the corresponding roster move for the promotion of Grayson Rodriguez, Bazardo has allowed four runs in 2.1 innings during his brief time in the majors this season.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grayson Rodriguez - Recalled ahead of Monday's start Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Rodriguez will make his long-awaited return to the Orioles' rotation Monday against the Dodgers. It's a tough matchup, as is a tentative start versus the Rays later this week, but Rodriguez's upside warrants a roster spot in fantasy leagues even if you might not use him right away. The young right-hander posted a 1.69 ERA in 37.1 innings at Norfolk after being optioned in late May.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles host the Dodgers on 4-game home win streak

The Baltimore Orioles, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles Dodgers

JULY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Santander - Helps establish early lead Santander went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Marlins.

Impact Santander is up to an eight-game hitting streak, going 11-for-30 (.367) with three homers and seven RBI in that span. The outfielder continues to cycle between right field, first base and designated hitter as he maintains a starting role in the lineup. He's up to 17 homers, 54 RBI, 47 runs scored and a .275/.344/.503 slash line through 88 contests overall while hitting in the heart of the Orioles' lineup.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE