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Orioles manager Buck Showalter has moved J.J. Hardy to third in the lineup tonight against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia. Alexi Casilla, who's 14-for-24 against Sabathia, is starting at second base. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B J.J....

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles manager Buck Showalter has moved J.J. Hardy to third in the lineup tonight against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia. Alexi Casilla, who's 14-for-24 against Sabathia, is starting at second base. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/byron_kerr//9.28110 2013-05-20T17:46:39Z 2013-05-20T18:49:36Z

Recovered from Tommy John, Solis set to start for Potomac on Tuesday

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ For the first time since 2011, left-hander Sammy Solis, rated as the No. 8 prospect in the Nationals system by Baseball America, will start for high Single-A Potomac on Tuesday night, according to Nationals director of player development Doug Harris. Solis, who has recovered from Tommy John surgery, has been ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/orioles_buzz//12.28109 2013-05-20T16:50:21Z 2013-05-20T17:07:14Z

Orioles pitching has been the elephant in the room all season long, and to a certain degree, it came to a bit of a head last week and this weekend. First off, while starters going deep into games has been...

Domenic Vadala http://www.masnsports.com/orioles_buzz/ Orioles pitching has been the elephant in the room all season long, and to a certain degree, it came to a bit of a head last week and this weekend. First off, while starters going deep into games has been an issue all season, I'm also a firm believer in ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28108 2013-05-20T16:02:46Z 2013-05-20T16:36:09Z

So how will the Orioles match up with the Yankees over the next three nights? Last season, these teams matched up very well. They split 18 regular season games and the Orioles scored 92 runs to New York's 90. They...

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski So how will the Orioles match up with the Yankees over the next three nights? Last season, these teams matched up very well. They split 18 regular season games and the Orioles scored 92 runs to New York's 90. They met in a hard-fought playoff series that was decided in ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/byron_kerr//9.28107 2013-05-20T15:54:24Z 2013-05-20T18:50:32Z

Martinson is using his experience in AFL to produce at plate for P-Nats

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ High Single-A Potomac Nationals shortstop Jason Martinson got off to a hot start in Woodbridge, earning a pair of Carolina League Player of the Week honors in April. "I felt a lot more confident having been in this league already," he said. "Still a lot of work to get done ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28104 2013-05-20T12:46:06Z 2013-05-20T17:12:41Z

Back at Double-A Bowie, Avery working to refine his game and return to majors

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski On this date last year, Xavier Avery started for the Orioles and went 2-for-4 against the Washington Nationals. At that point, he was batting .313 after just eight major league games. He was called up quickly to the bigs last season, barely after a month in his first go-around at ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28105 2013-05-20T09:00:26Z 2013-05-20T16:39:56Z

Sunday's rainout gives Yankees a chance to pitch Sabathia at Camden Yards

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch CC what I did there? So how exactly did CC Sabathia end up on the mound tonight for the Yankees? Why is this man making another start at Camden Yards? The Yankees-Blue Jays game was postponed yesterday because of rain, which Orioles manager Buck Showalter referenced following a 3-1 loss ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28102 2013-05-19T21:48:35Z 2013-05-20T16:41:48Z

Hearing from Markakis, Jones and Tillman after Tampa Bay sweeps O's

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Nick Markakis said he wasn't sure exactly where that ball that was eventually ruled a home run hit exactly. It was ruled a homer for Matt Joyce off Chris Tillman in the top of the sixth as Tampa Bay beat the Orioles to complete the sweep. "I wasn't even looking ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28100 2013-05-19T20:50:49Z 2013-05-20T16:42:44Z

Orioles are swept away by Rays, finish two series winless with an 0-5 record

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski After using offense to win the first two games of this series, Tampa Bay today turned to the American League co-leader in wins, and lefty Matt Moore outdueled Chris Tillman as the Rays beat the Orioles 3-1 to complete the three-game sweep. The Orioles have lost five in a row ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28101 2013-05-19T20:50:24Z 2013-05-20T16:40:55Z

Reviewing call on Joyce's foul pole homer, Showalter says umpires "got it right"

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Upon further review, Orioles manager Buck Showalter agreed with the umpires' decision to award a home run to Tampa Bay's Matt Joyce in the top of the sixth inning. Joyce initially was given a double, and he remained on the bag during a lengthy delay that ultimately included a review. ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28098 2013-05-19T19:01:20Z 2013-05-19T20:51:57Z

An Orioles starter has exceeded five innings for the second time in the last eight games. It's Chris Tillman again today. Tillman has allowed three runs and five hits over six innings, with one walk, four strikeouts and two home...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch An Orioles starter has exceeded five innings for the second time in the last eight games. It's Chris Tillman again today. Tillman has allowed three runs and five hits over six innings, with one walk, four strikeouts and two home runs. He's thrown 111 pitches, 71 for strikes. The Rays ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28097 2013-05-19T18:15:21Z 2013-05-19T19:04:33Z

Chris Tillman retired the first eight Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon before walking No. 9 hitter Yunel Escobar. You can guess what happened next. Desmond Jennings ran the count full and doubled to left, giving the Rays a 1-0 lead...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Chris Tillman retired the first eight Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon before walking No. 9 hitter Yunel Escobar. You can guess what happened next. Desmond Jennings ran the count full and doubled to left, giving the Rays a 1-0 lead at Camden Yards. Tillman retired the side in order in ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28095 2013-05-19T17:35:58Z 2013-05-19T19:35:09Z

To snap losing skid, O's will need to beat Moore, who is AL's co-leader in victories

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski To win today and end a four-game losing streak, the Orioles will have to win a game started by Tampa Bay lefty Matt Moore. Moore is 7-0 with an ERA of 2.44 through eight starts. He is tied for the American League wins lead with Yu Darvish of Texas. Moore ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28094 2013-05-19T16:28:14Z 2013-05-19T17:49:31Z

O's, turning the page on tough losses, focused on getting back on track

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski The Tampa Bay Rays last swept a three-game series in Baltimore from May 6-8, 2011. The Rays will attempt a sweep today and if they succeed, the Orioles' losing streak would reach five games. Twice over the last four losses, the Orioles have lost when they took the lead to ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28093 2013-05-19T16:01:42Z 2013-05-19T19:07:52Z

Garcia expected to start Monday, plus injury updates on Roberts, Betemit, more

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Freddy Garcia remains the scheduled starter for Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees at Camden Yards. Jake Arrieta also was a consideration, but Garcia apparently will pitch on normal rest. "Freddy's scheduled right now," Showalter said. Garcia has allowed eight runs and 12 ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/byron_kerr//9.28092 2013-05-19T15:49:55Z 2013-05-19T21:02:54Z

Zimmermann's errant throw is not the reason to blame for Nationals' Saturday loss

Byron Kerr http://masnsports.com/byron_kerr/ Saturday's loss at San Diego was tough all around for the Nationals. Any time a team falls 2-1, there are several moments in the game they would love to rewind and try again. But baseball can be a cruel game, and just like any sport, the opportunity was there. Starter ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28090 2013-05-19T15:12:41Z 2013-05-19T17:30:43Z

After tearing it up at Triple-A, Valencia earns promotion, joins Orioles today as DH

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski The goal of any player in Triple-A is to play well enough to force the big league team to bring him to the major leagues. Danny Valencia has certainly done that. He's been having a very solid year with Triple-A Norfolk and now, after a recent batting tear, he is ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28089 2013-05-19T15:09:01Z 2013-05-19T16:35:43Z

Valencia in lineup serving as designated hitter as Orioles try to avoid sweep

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Danny Valencia will serve as the designated hitter today, as the Orioles try to avoid being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards. Valencia is wearing No. 35. Steve Pearce is playing left field and Chris Snyder is catcher. Matt Wieters gets the day off despite being 6-for-11 ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28088 2013-05-19T13:42:36Z 2013-05-19T15:20:45Z

Orioles turning to Tillman to snap out of season-high four-game losing streak

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles starters have gone more than five innings only once in the last seven games. That starter is on the mound today. Chris Tillman held the Padres to one run over seven innings Tuesday night, allowing four hits, walking two and striking out seven. The Orioles lost 3-2 when Jim ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28085 2013-05-19T11:40:47Z 2013-05-19T15:45:06Z

Should winless homestand be a concern for Orioles, or is it a bump in the road?

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Nice homestand, huh? The Orioles have lost all four games and have been outscored 33-22 by San Diego and Tampa Bay. They won nine of their first 12 series this season and now have lost two series in a row. They must try to beat a 7-0 pitcher today in ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28086 2013-05-19T04:06:52Z 2013-05-19T13:39:45Z

Second baseman Ryan Flaherty was called into manager Buck Showalter's office after last night's game and given the news. To break out of his season-long slump, he would need to go back down to the minors. Flaherty wasn't exactly floored...

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Second baseman Ryan Flaherty was called into manager Buck Showalter's office after last night's game and given the news. To break out of his season-long slump, he would need to go back down to the minors. Flaherty wasn't exactly floored by the Orioles' decision to option him to Triple-A Norfolk. ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/nationals_buzz//13.28084 2013-05-19T02:44:49Z 2013-05-19T21:01:49Z

Nats provide minimal support for Zimmermann, who is hard-luck loser

Josh Land http://www.masnsports.com Jordan Zimmermann and losses are two things that haven't been paired together too often this year. But on a night when the Nationals right-hander lowered his already-stellar ERA from 1.69 to 1.62, he absorbed just his second loss of the season, snapping a personal four-game winning streak with a 2-1 ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28082 2013-05-19T00:56:50Z 2013-05-19T13:43:11Z

Showalter removed Jurrjens after 75 pitches, five innings, handing game to bullpen

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles manager Buck Showalter was asked again tonight about closer Jim Johnson, who blew his second straight save opportunity in a 10-6 loss to the Rays. "He had little command issues, but he usually works his way through them, like a lot of our pitchers, like all pitchers in the ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/nationals_buzz//13.28083 2013-05-19T00:46:28Z 2013-05-19T02:44:14Z

Jordan Zimmermann has been doing an exceptional job keeping opponents in the ballpark of late, which made Yonder Alonso's blast to start the second so striking. Alonso's fifth homer gave the Padres a 1-0 lead over the Nationals, making him...

Josh Land http://www.masnsports.com Jordan Zimmermann has been doing an exceptional job keeping opponents in the ballpark of late, which made Yonder Alonso's blast to start the second so striking. Alonso's fifth homer gave the Padres a 1-0 lead over the Nationals, making him the first player to clear the fence against Zimmermann since ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28081 2013-05-19T00:25:02Z 2013-05-19T13:42:04Z

Orioles option Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk, Valencia expected to be recalled

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk. Flaherty, 26, is batting .133/.228/.233 in 30 games for the Orioles this season. Flaherty played second base in the ninth inning today in a 10-6 loss to the Rays. Yamaico Navarro started for the ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28078 2013-05-19T00:20:35Z 2013-05-19T13:53:49Z

Closer Johnson after his blown save: "You always want to get right back out"

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski After he suffered back-to-back blown saves and took the loss today against Tampa Bay, Jim Johnson said all the innings that the bullpen is having to pitch lately is not a factor in his form being off the last two outings. "No, that is not an excuse at all," Johnson ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28079 2013-05-19T00:09:50Z 2013-05-19T00:41:55Z

After discussion, Reimold came to conclusion that DL stint was best decision

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold is hopeful that he can return from the disabled list as soon as he's eligible on May 27, but there's no way to be certain on this day. He's going to continue receiving treatment on his right hamstring and see how it responds. Reimold hasn't played ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/steve_melewski//5.28077 2013-05-18T23:42:53Z 2013-05-19T01:09:59Z

With loss to Rays, Birds have lost four straight for first time this season

Steve Melewski http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski Things are just not going well in Birdland these days. The Orioles took a 6-4 lead to the top of the ninth this afternoon, but Jim Johnson suffered his second straight blown save after converting 35 straight, as Tampa Bay scored six in the ninth to win 10-6 over the ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/school_of_roch//3.28076 2013-05-18T22:31:00Z 2013-05-19T00:45:55Z

The Orioles' streak of consecutive regular-season wins end at 109 games

Roch Kubatko http://www.masnsports.com/school_of_roch Jair Jurrjens made Orioles history today. Jurrjens allowed the most extra-base hits (six) without a single in an Orioles debut in franchise history, according to the club's PR department. The Rays collected five doubles and a home run over five innings. Also, Jurrjens' six extra-base allowed are the second-most for ... Read More tag:www.masnsports.com,2013:/nationals_buzz//13.28075 2013-05-18T21:36:32Z 2013-05-19T18:19:06Z

Duke making spot start for Detwiler on Monday; Harper out with a bruised knee

Josh Land http://www.masnsports.com With Ross Detwiler's back a concern, the Nationals will turn to long reliever Zach Duke for Monday's start, according to multiple reports from San Diego. Detwiler was forced to leave Wednesday's start after three innings because of spasms in his lower back suffered when reaching for a throw covering first ... Read More