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Orioles and Tigers lineups

Orioles and Tigers lineups
Jonathan Schoop is starting at second base for the third consecutive day, a first since his knee injury, as the Orioles conclude their series in Detroit. Chris Parmelee is batting ninth again. Travis Snider is in left field. The Orioles are trying to win their first series in July. They've failed in their first four attempts. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis RF Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Travis Snider LF Jonathan Schoop 2B Chris Parmelee 1B Miguel...
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Looking back and ahead

Looking back and ahead
As I was rummaging through my mailbag again last night to make sure I didn't miss anything, I found another question stuck to the bottom. It was pretty gross, but I managed to peel it open. How long will the Orioles continue to keep Chris Tillman in the rotation? Indefinitely. Tillman is 5-0 with three no-decisions in his last eight starts. He shut out the Tigers last night on one hit over eight innings, retiring the final 23 batters that he faced. His ERA is down to 4.96, its lowest since his...
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The standings, Gausman, Parmelee, Alvarez, Tillman and more

The standings, Gausman, Parmelee, Alvarez, Tillman and more
A win tonight for the Orioles would move them within four games of the first-place Yankees in the American League East. Baby steps. The Mariners defeated the Yankees 4-3 this afternoon. The Rays trail by 3 1/2 games after defeating the Blue Jays, who currently are tied with the Orioles at 4 1/2 games back. The Orioles' roster didn't undergo any changes heading into tonight's game in Detroit, but another move is on the horizon after manager Buck Showalter confirmed to reporters that Kevin...
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Orioles and Tigers lineups

Orioles and Tigers lineups
Matt Wieters remains in the Orioles lineup tonight against the Tigers, serving as the designated hitter against David Price. Wieters' .366 career average against Price is the second-highest among players with 40 or more at-bats behind Jacoby Ellsbury (.375). Steve Pearce is playing first base and batting second, and Nolan Reimold is playing left field and batting eighth. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Steve Pearce 1B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters DH Chris Davis RF J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop...
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About last night and tonight ...

About last night and tonight ...
The Orioles are under .500 for the first time since June 11, when they swept the Red Sox at Camden Yards to improve their record to 29-30. They were in the midst of a stretch where they won 18 of 23 games. They were headed in the right direction. Inconsistent starting pitching and the inability to hit with runners in scoring position have conspired to drag down the Orioles like anchors tied to their ankles. A shutdown inning here and there also would be nice. Now they get All-Star left-hander...
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Orioles catch break with Miguel Cabrera on disabled list

Orioles catch break with Miguel Cabrera on disabled list
The Orioles and Tigers enter tonight's series opener at Comerica Park with identical 44-44 records, both clubs in third place in their respective divisions. The Tigers continue to lead the majors with a .281 average and .337 on-base percentage and rank third with a .434 slugging percentage, but Miguel Cabrera's absence should be felt in this series. J.D. Martinez has picked up the slack with his 25 home runs, but Cabrera owns the Orioles. He's a career .391/.467/.726 hitter with 18 home runs...
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Orioles and Tigers lineups

Orioles and Tigers lineups
Orioles manager Buck Showalter has lowered first baseman Chris Parmelee to ninth in the order for tonight's game against the Tigers at Comerica Park. Everything else looks about the same. Chris Davis is in right field, Matt Wieters is catching and Travis Snider is in left field. The Orioles have scored 57 runs in support of Ubaldo Jimenez during his 17 starts, an average of 5.16 runs per outing. In 25 games last season, including 22 starts, Jimenez received 51 runs for a 3.66 average. For the...
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Orioles sign Andy Oliver, Dana Eveland to Triple-A deals

Orioles sign Andy Oliver, Dana Eveland to Triple-A deals
The Orioles signed a pair of veteran left-handers to minor league contracts this week. Andy Oliver and former Oriole Dana Eveland agreed to deals and were assigned to Triple-A Norfolk, according to a club official. Oliver exercised his opt-out clause after going 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 25 relief appearances with Triple-A Durham, the Rays' top affiliate. He walked 24 and struck out 32 in 28 innings. Oliver, 27, is 0-5 with a 7.11 ERA and 1.832 WHIP in seven career starts with the Tigers in...
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Starting the second half

Starting the second half
The break is finally over. The Home Run Derby, the All-Star Game, the workout in Detroit - it's all in the Orioles' rear view mirror. How much longer do we reflect on the first half? The Orioles are taking their 44-44 record to Comerica Park for tonight's series opener against the Tigers. They've lost 10 of their last 13 games to fall four back in the American League East. The Orioles are 17-26 on the road and 15-16 in the first game of a series. They're 12-14 in one-run games, 7-13 in...
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Information on "Birdland Social" and other notes (updated)

Information on "Birdland Social" and other notes (updated)
The Orioles will host "Birdland Social," a Social Media Night event at Camden Yards on July 28 prior to the 7:05 p.m. game against the Braves. The exclusive pregame party on the center field Roof Deck will host 250 of the Orioles' most engaged social media followers. I'll join former pitcher and current MASN analyst Jim Palmer for a Q&A session with fans, continuing my Hall of Fame tour. Cal Ripken Jr. yesterday, Palmer on July 28. Someone get Brooksie on the phone. Tickets for the...
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More on Chris Davis playing right field and the "Franchise Four"

More on Chris Davis playing right field and the "Franchise Four"
While sorting through my mailbag last week, I omitted one of the more popular questions posed by fans. Why is Chris Davis playing right field? Manager Buck Showalter hasn't said much about it, except that Davis is capable of playing first base and right field, that he's just as good at one position as the other. When I relayed this explanation to Davis, hoping that he'd provide more insight, he feigned anger and replied, "What the heck is that supposed to mean?" But seriously ... Davis has...
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Cal Ripken Jr. on All-Star Game, 2131 anniversary and more

Cal Ripken Jr. on All-Star Game, 2131 anniversary and more
ABERDEEN, Md. - Before tonight's IronBirds game, I was invited to Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium to facilitate a Q&A with Cal Ripken Jr. in front of fans. After the on-field interview, Ripken took the time to talk with MASNsports.com about the All-Star Game, the 20th anniversary of 2,131 and MLB's Franchise Four. He also weighed in on this season's Orioles team. Ripken thinks they may peak at the right time. "The key to any successful season is to get better as the year goes on, and...
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Some first-half numbers and a Britton note

Some first-half numbers and a Britton note
The All-Star Game is history, bringing the Orioles a step closer to Major League Baseball's version of a second half. The Orioles are 44-44, which puts them beyond the halfway point in a 162-game regular season. I'm able to figure it out and I'm pretty weak at math. Manager Buck Showalter is hoping for more consistency after play resumes on Friday. The Orioles won 18 of 23 games before losing 10 of their last 13. "I'd agree with that," Showalter said. "There have been some good things....
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Wesley Wright designated for assignment (Machado update)

Wesley Wright designated for assignment (Machado update)
The Orioles have designated left-hander reliever Wesley Wright for assignment, according to an industry source. Executive vice president Dan Duquette has 10 days to trade or release Wright, who signed a $1.7 million free-agent contract in December. Wright made only two appearances for the Orioles in April before going on the disabled list with a strained left trapezius muscle. He allowed one run and two hits in 1 2/3 innings. Wright lost velocity and was ineffective during his injury rehab...
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Duquette on Orioles' All-Stars: "They all earned the opportunity to be there"

Duquette on Orioles' All-Stars: "They all earned the opportunity to be there"
During the most recent airing of "Wall to Wall Baseball" on MASN, the panel was asked to choose the most probable Oriole to win Most Valuable Player honors in tonight's All-Star Game. The two relievers, Zach Britton and Darren O'Day, were unanimously eliminated for the obvious reason. It's hard to win MVP after pitching one inning or less. They could strike out the side and they're still not bringing home the hardware. Or the truck. Whatever the prize. So we're down to Adam Jones and...
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Manny Machado eliminated in Home Run Derby

Manny Machado eliminated in Home Run Derby
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was eliminated in the first round of tonight's Home Run Derby at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Machado hit 12 home runs with Orioles coach Einar Diaz pitching to him, the last two coming in the bonus round under the new format. But the Dodgers' Joc Pederson belted 13 home runs within the four-minute round and advanced against the Angels' Albert Pujols. Pederson still had a minute left when No. 13 cleared the fence. Toronto's Josh Donaldson hit...
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Adam Jones in left field for All-Star Game

Adam Jones in left field for All-Star Game
The All-Star Game may be an exhibition, but the basic rules apply, including how there's room for only one center fielder in each lineup. Adam Jones, the only starter for the Orioles, will play left field and bat sixth for the American League. Jones is replacing the Royals' Alex Gordon, who sustained a groin injury. AL manager Ned Yost is putting the Angels' Mike Trout in center field and the Royals' Lorenzo Cain in right field. All three players normally patrol center during the regular...
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More on the first half

More on the first half
The Orioles won't strand any runners in scoring position tonight. They won't lose more ground in the American League East. They won't break your hearts or cause you to smash your fine china on the floor. You should get a reprieve unless you have serious coin riding on the Home Run Derby. The Orioles lost 10 of their last 13 games and are a .500 team for the first time since June 14. The Yankees won yesterday, leaving the Orioles four games back in the American League East. This is now a...
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Buck Showalter on first half and today's 3-2 loss

Buck Showalter on first half and today's 3-2 loss
Orioles manager Buck Showalter was asked in a joking manner whether he had any roster moves to announce following today's game. He replied that the club already made one or two. Nice return of serve. There are no roster moves and there's no more baseball until Friday night in Detroit. The Orioles enter the All-Star break on the decline, losing again today 3-2 to the Nationals before 46,247 at Camden Yards. They've lost 10 of their last 13 games and will be four back in the division if the...
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Adam Jones ties Frank Robinson on home run list (O's lose 3-2)

Adam Jones ties Frank Robinson on home run list (O's lose 3-2)
Adam Jones did more today than give the Orioles an early lead. He also moved into a tie with a Hall of Famer. Jones hit his 179th home run as an Oriole, a solo shot off Nationals starter Max Scherzer in the first inning that allowed him to join Frank Robinson in eighth place on the club's all-time list. Jones has played in 1,109 games with the Orioles. Robinson played in 827 before - and this is still too soon for me - being traded to the Dodgers on Dec. 2, 1971. Scherzer struck out Manny...
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