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Bell optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

August 22, 2011, 6:38am

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The Orioles announced after today's game that they have optioned third baseman Josh Bell to Triple-A Norfolk. Bell has batted .174 (8-46) in 17 games for the Orioles this season. A corresponding roster move will be announced at a later time.

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Monday Memory: 1981 exhibition game between Orioles, Triple-A Red Wings

August 15, 2011, 8:23am

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The dog days of August are upon us, and Orioles players scour the schedule for their precious off-days. Recharge the batteries, rest and relax - that's the mantra whenever a blank square appears on the schedule during the course of a 162-game season. Not so long ago, however, not all off-days were off-days. Once a season, the O's used one of those coveted days when a regular-season game wasn't scheduled and hopped a charter flight to Rochester, N.Y., home of their Triple-A affiliate, the...

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Nationals recall Balester from Triple-A Syracuse

August 02, 2011, 10:20am

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The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed pitcher Collin Balester from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Balester is 1-1 with a 4.61 ERA in eight appearances this season with the Nationals. In 25 career relief appearances with Washington, Balester is 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA and a .234 batting average against. Balester, 25, went 2-1 with one save and a 4.35 ERA in...

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O's claim Reyes off waivers from Toronto, release Duchscherer

August 02, 2011, 10:19am

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O's claim Reyes off waivers from Toronto, release Duchscherer

The Orioles today announced that they have claimed left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes on waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Reyes, 26, went 5-8 with a 5.40 ERA (110.0IP, 66ER) in 20 starts for the Blue Jays this season. He spent parts of the previous four seasons with the Atlanta Braves. In 61 career major league games (57 starts), Reyes is 10-23 with a 6.04 ERA (304.0IP, 204ER). To make room for Reyes on the 40-man roster, the Orioles have transferred outfielder Luke Scott to the 60-day disabled list....

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Severino returned to Triple-A Syracuse

August 02, 2011, 6:56am

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Following tonight's 5-3 win over Atlanta, the Washington Nationals optioned left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Severino, 26, did not make any appearances during his two-game stint with Washington.

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Nationals unconditionally release Matt Stairs

August 01, 2011, 10:17am

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The Washington Nationals today unconditionally released outfielder/infielder Matt Stairs. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Stairs, 43, batted .154 with one double and two RBI in 56 games this season with Washington.

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Bixler recalled from Syracuse by Nationals

July 30, 2011, 10:01am

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The Washington Nationals today recalled infielder Brian Bixler from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Bixler posted a .314 batting average and .439 on-base percentage in 25 games this season with Syracuse. The 28-year-old scored 17 runs with five doubles, one home run, six RBI and four stolen bases for the Chiefs. In 45 games this season with Washington, Bixler has...

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Nationals acquire Erik Komatsu from Brewers in exchange for Hairston

July 30, 2011, 8:45am

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The Washington Nationals today acquired 23 year-old outfielder Erik Komatsu from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Komatsu was named the Brewers' 2010 Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .323 with 31 doubles, five home runs and 63 RBI and 28 stolen bases in 130 games for Brevard County of the Single-A Florida State League....

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Orioles place Bergesen on paternity leave list, recall Tillman

July 30, 2011, 8:02am

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The Orioles today announced that they have placed right-hander Brad Bergesen on the Paternity Leave List and recalled right-hander Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman will start game one of today's doubleheader. Tillman, 23, went 3-3 with a 4.17 ERA (49.2IP, 23ER) in 10 starts for the Tides. He was 2-3 with a 4.69 ERA (48.0IP, 25ER) in 10 starts for the Orioles earlier this season. Bergesen, 25, is 2-7 with a 5.79 ERA (79.1IP, 51ER) in 20 games (12 starts) for Baltimore this season.

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Monday Memory: When the Orioles ruled the hardwood

July 29, 2011, 8:43am

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If you're a basketball fan, you're probably a little bummed as summer stretches toward fall. Unless there's some serious concessions, some legitimate efforts at mediating a messy labor dispute, NBA players will continue to be locked out and the 2011-12 season remains in jeopardy. Having just dealt with this situation in the NFL, we know how frustrating and maddening it can be to see a sport, its fans and its players twisting in the wind as legal eagles ply their trade in an effort to mediate...

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O's release anti-bullying public service announcement

July 28, 2011, 5:19am

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O's release anti-bullying public service announcement

Any way you slice it, bullying isn't welcome - in school, on teams, in the workplace, in life. The Orioles have released an 80-second anti-bullying public service announcement in support of the It Gets Better Project and The Trevor Project. O's pitchers Jake Arrieta, Jason Berken, Zach Britton, Michael Gonzalez and Kevin Gregg appear in the PSA, delivering encouragement to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth who are being bullied. The Orioles join the San Francisco Giants,...

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Nationals acquire Jonny Gomes from Cincinnati for minor leaguers

July 26, 2011, 3:16pm

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The Washington Nationals today acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes and cash considerations from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfielder Bill Rhinehart and left-handed pitcher Chris Manno. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Gomes is a career .244 hitter (554-for-2274) with 109 doubles, 115 home runs and 352 RBI in 738 career games spanning portions of nine big league seasons spent with Cincinnati (2009-11) and Tampa...

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Guerrero activated from DL, O's option Worrell

July 26, 2011, 2:28pm

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Guerrero activated from DL, O's option Worrell

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero from the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Mark Worrell to Triple-A Norfolk. Guerrero, 36, is batting .279 (87-312) with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 83 games for the Orioles this season. He went 1-for-4 on Sunday in a rehab game with Double-A Bowie. Worrell, 28, pitched to a 36.00 ERA (2.0IP, 8ER) in four games with the Orioles.

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Limited tickets available for Aug. 12 O's Hall of Fame luncheon

July 25, 2011, 7:30am

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Limited tickets available for Aug. 12 O's Hall of Fame luncheon

It's not too late to purchase a ticket for the Aug. 12 Oriole Advocates Hall of Fame luncheon. Former Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick and longtime head athletic trainer Richie Bancells will be honored at the event, which begins at noon on the sixth floor of the B&O Warehouse at Camden Yards. Bordick, who compiled the highest fielding percentage by a shortstop in club history during his six seasons, will be the 49th inductee into the Orioles Hall of Fame. Bancells, in his 35th season with the...

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Bordick, Bancells to be honored at Aug. 12 O's Hall of Fame luncheon

July 25, 2011, 7:14am

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Bordick, Bancells to be honored at Aug. 12 O's Hall of Fame luncheon

Former shortstop Mike Bordick and longtime head Athletic Trainer Richie Bancells will be honored at this year's Orioles Hall of Fame luncheon on Friday, August 12, at the Warehouse at Camden Yards. The luncheon begins at noon and will take place on the sixth floor. In his six seasons with the Orioles, Bordick compiled the highest fielding percentage by a shortstop in club history, setting three American League and one major league record. He will become the 49th inductee into the Orioles Hall...

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Blue Jays-O's Sept. 1 game moved to 12:35 p.m. to accommodate Grand Prix prep

July 21, 2011, 10:16am

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Blue Jays-O's Sept. 1 game moved to 12:35 p.m. to accommodate Grand Prix prep

As a proud partner of the Baltimore Grand Prix, the Orioles are committed to assisting in the logistical planning surrounding the Labor Day weekend races. The Orioles recognize the importance that this event plays to the City of Baltimore, area hotels, restaurants and businesses, and the tens of thousands of fans who will be a part of Baltimore Grand Prix weekend. In an effort to minimize the level of inconvenience for Orioles fans and Baltimore Grand Prix planners, the Orioles, in conjunction...

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Nationals release Chad Gaudin

July 21, 2011, 10:07am

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The Washington Nationals today unconditionally released right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Gaudin, 28, went 1-1 with two holds and a 6.48 ERA in 10 relief appearances this season with Washington.

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A toast to Pat Gillick's Hall of Fame induction invite for beer vendor Hart

July 21, 2011, 7:42am

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A toast to Pat Gillick's Hall of Fame induction invite for beer vendor Hart

When Pat Gillick enters the Baseball Hall of Fame in inductions ceremonies at Cooperstown, N.Y., on Sunday, his tenure as the Orioles' general manager from 1995-1998 will be a footnote in a storied career that has seen him win two World Series at the helm of the Toronto Blue Jays and another as the GM of the Philadelphia Phillies. Baltimore fans remember Gillick as the front office boss the last time the O's went to the playoffs, the last time there was a winning season to cheer. And Gillick...

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Simon reinstated from restricted list, Bell sent to Triple-A

July 19, 2011, 12:02pm

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Simon reinstated from restricted list, Bell sent to Triple-A

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Alfredo Simon from the Restricted List and optioned infielder Josh Bell to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, second baseman Brian Roberts has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Simon on the 40-man roster. Simon, 30, is 2-2 with a 4.36 ERA in nine games (two starts) for the Orioles this season. Bell, 24, singled and scored in last night's game. He has batted .254 with 52 runs, 11 doubles and a...

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Orioles acquire lefty Phillips from Rangers for Green, cash considerations

July 19, 2011, 11:15am

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired left-hander Zach Phillips from the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Nick Green and cash considerations. Phillips will be added to the 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. To make room for Phillips, the Orioles have designated right-hander Chorye Spoone for assignment. Phillips, 24, is 1-3 with a 4.43 ERA (44.2IP, 22ER), 38 strikeouts and three saves in 33 relief appearances for Triple-A Round Rock this season. In 213 games...