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Orioles manager Buck Showalter, being interviewed by MASN play-by-play man Gary Thorne after tonight's 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays, indicated that right fielder Nick Markakis might have injured his wrist late in the game. Showalter mentioned a possible injury after Thorne asked whether the roster was set for at least the next few days. Pressed to identify the player, Showalter said Markakis "tweaked" his ... read more
The Orioles began tonight having lost six of their last eight games. And now there's this debacle. The Orioles have committed three errors, and we're only in the fifth inning. Jake Arrieta was charged with six earned runs (seven total) and six hits in 4 1/3 innings. Miguel Gonzalez allowed two inherited runners to score and gave up one of his own in two-thirds of ... read more
The Orioles activated Endy Chavez from the disabled list today, but he won't be in their lineup against Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Romero. Wilson Betemit is starting in left field. Mark Reynolds, who came off the DL yesterday and went 2-for-3 with a walk and RBI, is starting at first base. Steve Tolleson, whose roster spot appeared to be in jeopardy, is starting at third ... read more
The Orioles made two more roster moves today, optioning pitcher Tommy Hunter and rookie outfielder Xavier Avery to Triple-A Norfolk, reinstating outfielder Endy Chavez from the disabled list and purchasing pitcher Miguel Gonzalez's contract from Norfolk. Hunter didn't record an out in the fourth inning last night against the Blue Jays, allowing six runs (five earned) and nine hits in a 6-2 loss. He's 2-3 ... read more
Tommy Hunter didn't record an out in the fourth inning last night, giving the Orioles their shortest outing of the season and raising serious questions about his immediate future. Hunter hasn't won since April 24 and his ERA's up to 5.59. He's surrendered 13 home runs in 58 innings. The Orioles can go in a variety of directions with Hunter. They can leave him in ... read more
It wasn't long ago that manager Buck Showalter talked about the welcomed challenge of making room for players who were rehabbing at extended spring training in Sarasota and readying for minor league assignments. Reliever Stu Pomeranz already was a strong candidate to come off the 25-man roster, since the Orioles were carrying an extra reliever, and the decision became a slam-dunk yesterday after he suffered ... read more
Mark Reynolds is in the Orioles' lineup tonight, batting eighth and serving as the designated hitter. Wilson Betemit gets the start at third base, with Chris Davis playing first. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Wilson Betemit 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Reynolds DH Robert Andino 2B Tommy Hunter RHP Down on the ... read more
Mark Reynolds isn't in Double-A Bowie's lineup this afternoon and he isn't with the team, which could signal that he's coming off the disabled list and joining the Orioles in Toronto. Reliever Stu Pomeranz injured his left oblique muscle while warming up yesterday and is expected to be placed on the DL. He stayed in Baltimore and underwent an MRI this morning. Manager Buck Showalter ... read more
