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Pitching-desperate Braves acquire LH Milone from Orioles

Desperate for starting pitching as they pursue a third straight NL East title, the Atlanta Braves have acquired left-hander Tommy Milone from the Baltimore Orioles for two players...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Allows two runs Friday Means allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over four innings in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact Means started Friday after his scheduled start was postponed Thursday, and he began the game with three scoreless innings. However, he allowed two home runs in the fourth inning. He was in line for the loss when he left the game, but Means was able to settle for a no-decision in the end. The southpaw hasn't been particularly sharp this season as he's posted an 8.59 ERA over 14.2 innings during five starts. He'll look to right the ship at home Wednesday against the Mets.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk homers in 10th as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-4

Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Means will start Friday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact As expected, he will take his normal turn in the rotation after his scheduled start Thursday was postponed. Both Means and Jays starter Hyun Jin Ryu will be pitching on an extra day of rest.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Start vs. Rays postponed Means' scheduled start Thursday against the Rays was postponed.

Impact The two teams opted not to take the field in protest following the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake. It remains to be seen when the game will be made up or whether the Orioles will adjust their starting rotation.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up two long balls in short start Means (0-2) allowed three runs on four hits (two home runs) while striking out two batters in three innings as he was handed the loss Friday.

Impact It's been a rough first couple of outings for Means who still hasn't really found his groove just yet after posting a 3.60 ERA across 155 innings in 2019. The southpaw gave up a solo shot to Xander Bogaerts to open up the second frame and followed that up by gifting J.D. Martinez a two-run shot to center in the third. Means has now given up 12 runs in 10.2 innings this season and isn't racking up many strikeouts to help his case. He figures to take the mound Thursday in a clash with the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Orioles 8-5 for season-high third straight win

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AUGUST 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Boston to visit Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles play the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Red Sox hand Orioles 5th straight loss 7-1 behind Eovaldi

Nathan Eovaldi allowed five hits over seven innings, Xander Bogaerts and Mitch Moreland homered and the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-1 Thursday to extend the Orioles’ losing str...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Short start after layoff Means allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while failing to record a strikeout over two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. He didn't factor into the dec...

Impact Means had a long layoff since he had to clear intake testing following his stay on the bereavement list, so he was reportedly only cleared for two innings of work Sunday. However, he was roughed up in the first inning, resulting in the shortest start of his career. After the game, manager Brandon Hyde said that the team will build Means up slowly, and it's possible that he could continue to piggyback with Jorge Lopez in the near future, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. His next time on the mound should come at home Friday against the Red Sox.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles place John Means on bereavement list; All-Star lefty questionable for next start The Orioles placed John Means on the bereavement list Wednesday, with manager Brandon Hyde saying he was unsure whether the All-Star left-ha...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Placed on bereavement list Means was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday.

Impact Players traditionally spend three days on the bereavement list, though it's possible pandemic-related protocols extend Means' absence slightly. Means pitched Tuesday against the Marlins and lines up to pitch Sunday against the Nationals, though the Orioles have yet to announce their rotation plans for the weekend.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

O's place Means on bereavement list The Orioles placed left-hander John Means on the bereavement list on Wednesday. In Tuesday's start against the Marlins, the 27-year-old toss...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • MLB.COM

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

AUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

AUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Moves to IL The Orioles placed Means (arm) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde already ruled Means out for the team's season-opening series this weekend in Boston, though the skipper was optimistic the southpaw would be able to pitch at some point in next week's four-game series in the Miami. The move to the IL now that off the table, as Means' stint won't be backdated to when he first suffered the injury in summer camp, per Joe Trezza of MLB.com. As a result, Means will miss at least two turns through the rotation, and he'll likely need to complete a bullpen session and/or a live batting practice session without discomfort before his activation is considered.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

'Good chance' to pitch vs. Marlins Manager Brandon Hyde said Means (arm) has a "really good chance" to pitch during Baltimore's second series of the season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Means was originally scheduled to start the team's season opener against Boston on Friday before getting sidetracked by arm fatigue. Fortunately it doesn't sound like the issue will keep the lefty sidelined too long; it sounds like he's on track to rejoin the rotation sometime during Baltimore's four-game series against the Marlins, which begins Monday.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Céspedes expects to be DH for Mets on opening day

Yoenis Céspedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta Braves

JULY 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Veteran Tommy Milone to replace John Means as Orioles’ Opening Day starter Tommy Milone was signed as one last rotation depth piece for the Orioles a week into spring training. He’ll get the biggest assignment of th...

JULY 21, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Won't make Opening Day start Means' arm fatigue will prevent him from starting on Opening Day, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Means was named the team's Opening Day starter earlier in the month, but he was scratched from his exhibition start Sunday due to arm fatigue and is evidently still dealing with the issue. It's not clear exactly when he's expected to return. Tommy Milone will start Friday in Boston in his absence.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles: John Means Possibly Sidelined for Opening Day With the Baltimore Orioles Opening Day rapidly approaching on Friday, July 24 in Boston against the Red Sox, the question who will take the...

JULY 21, 2020 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Likely batting second Devers is expected to bat second in the order, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Devers developed into a dangerous hitter in 2019 when then-manger Alex Cora moved him to the two hole. Devers slashed .334/.379/.653 with 19 homers and 63 RBIs in 335 plate appearances when batting second. Current manager Ron Roenicke is expected to have Andrew Benintendi bat leadoff, followed by Devers. It's not the most conventional lineup to have two left-handers at the top, but the manager is mulling over using that duo in Friday's opener against Baltimore left-hander John Means.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

‘Conservative route’ could lead Orioles to start Wade LeBlanc, Tommy Milone or Thomas Eshelman on Opening Day Wade LeBlanc, Thomas Eshelman and Tommy Milone are the alternatives to John Means if the Orioles' Opening Day starter can't pitch because of...

JULY 20, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Orioles face prospect of opening without Means, Smith

The Baltimore Orioles have placed outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. on the 10-day injured list, and manager Brandon Hyde remains uncertain of his starting pitcher for the season opener a...

JULY 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Orioles’ pitching depth comes into focus with John Means still a question for Opening Day John Means' arm soreness shouldn't be the kind of crisis it was when Opening Day plans were scuttled by an injury to Alex Cobb a few days be...

JULY 20, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

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Pitching-desperate Braves acquire LH Milone from Orioles

Grichuk homers in 10th as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-4

Red Sox beat Orioles 8-5 for season-high third straight win

Boston to visit Baltimore

Red Sox hand Orioles 5th straight loss 7-1 behind Eovaldi

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

Céspedes expects to be DH for Mets on opening day

Orioles face prospect of opening without Means, Smith