Roch Kubatko

Orioles and Nationals lineups

September 21, 2015, 11:36am

Orioles

WASHINGTON - Adam Jones is out of the lineup, but says it's just a day off. Junior Lake will get the start in center field and bat eighth. Lake is 3-for-19 (.158) in six games with Baltimore this season. The Orioles lead the all-time series against the Nationals, 36-32, with a 23-14 record at home and 13-18 on the road. Ubaldo Jimenez is trying again to become the 11th Dominican-born pitcher to earn 100 career wins. For the OriolesNolan Reimold LFManny Machado 3BChris Davis 1BSteve Pearce...

Tags:

More on yesterday's loss and tonight's game

September 20, 2015, 7:13pm

Orioles

More on yesterday's loss and tonight's game

We need to get the math out of the way. There's really no avoiding it. We can't cut class and sneak into human physiology. There will be time later to dissect the 2015 season. The Orioles are down to their last 13 games. They trail the Astros by 5 1/2 for the second wild card. Three teams are ahead of them - the Angels, Twins and Indians. "I have to be optimistic or what's the reason for me coming here and playing?" said center fielder Adam Jones following yesterday's crushing 7-6 loss to...

Tags:

orioles adam jones featured_sidebar ubaldo jimenez frontstory_orioles2

Wrapping up 7-6 loss

September 20, 2015, 1:01pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles had to settle for a split of their four-game series with the Rays today, losing 7-6 on Kevin Kiermaier's first walk-off hit, an infield single off closer Zach Britton with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth. This team isn't in a position to settle. The Orioles were 61-1 when leading after the eighth inning. The Rays tied the game when pinch-hitter Brandon Guyer homered on the first pitch thrown by Britton, and they eventually won it, as...

Tags:

orioles featured_sidebar kevin gausman zach britton frontstory_orioles2

Game update and more notes (O's lose 7-6)

September 20, 2015, 9:35am

Orioles

Game update and more notes (O's lose 7-6)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles weren't able to jump on the Rays again in the first inning this afternoon, putting two runners on base before stranding them. Instead of taking another 1-0 lead, they're down by a run. Manny Machado reached on an infield hit with one out against Rays starter Jake Odorizzi, and Chris Davis drew his team-leading 74th walk. But Adam Jones struck out and Steve Clevenger flied to the edge of the left field warning track to end the threat. On the plus side, the...

Tags:

orioles buck showalter john russell kevin gausman stone russell frontstory_orioles2

Showalter on the rotation, Hardy and Bowie's title

September 20, 2015, 8:53am

Orioles

Showalter on the rotation, Hardy and Bowie's title

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles continue to list Ubaldo Jimenez and Chris Tillman as the first two starters for the D.C. series, and TBD on Wednesday. Tyler Wilson's turn falls on Wednesday after he allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings against the Rays in the second game of the series. "Wally (Dave Wallace) wants to wait on a couple of things," said manager Buck Showalter. "I think we'll be able to announce that after today. He wants to see a work day, a couple of other things. With the...

Tags:

orioles bowie baysox buck showalter featured_sidebar gary kendall keith bodie miguel gonzalez tyler wilson frontstory_orioles2

Orioles and Rays lineups

September 20, 2015, 7:28am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Paul Janish is started at shortstop today as the Orioles try to win their fourth consecutive series. Manager Buck Showalter said J.J. Hardy is fine physically. He just wanted to give Hardy a day off after playing three straight games on the artificial surface. Gerardo Parra is leading off today and Steve Pearce is in left field. On this date in 1958, Hoyt Wilhelm pitched the first no-hitter in Orioles history by defeating the Yankees 1-0 at Memorial Stadium. Gus...

Tags:

orioles cal ripken jr gerardo parra hoyt wilhelm paul janish steve pearce frontstory_orioles2

Adam Jones' game-winning RBIs, Jonathan Schoop's streak and today's game

September 19, 2015, 8:51pm

Orioles

Adam Jones' game-winning RBIs, Jonathan Schoop's streak and today's game

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Is Adam Jones clutch? I've heard fans argue that he doesn't get hits in important situations. Well, his game-winning RBI last night was his second in this series against the Rays and his 14th this season according to STATS, which is tied for third in the American League. The only players with more game-winning RBIs before last night were the Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson (19) and the Rangers' Mitch Moreland (15). Jones has totaled 15 RBIs in his last 13 games. Jonathan...

Tags:

orioles adam jones featured_sidebar kevin gausman frontstory_orioles2

Wrapping up a 2-1 win

September 19, 2015, 5:58pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A day after surrendering eight runs, failing to execute pitches and turn a double play, and losing a game that further jeopardized their season, the Orioles defeated the Rays 2-1 while getting a quality start and key outs from their bullpen and playing flawlessly in the field. They pitched well, they fielded well, they got a timely hit from Adam Jones in the sixth inning to break a tie and they put away the Rays in 2 hours, 29 minutes. They were crisp. "That's like a...

Tags:

orioles buck showalter darren o'day featured_sidebar frontfeatured_orioles jonathan schoop matt wieters wei-yin chen

Showalter on Hardy: "Everybody's been pulling for him" (O's win 2-1)

September 19, 2015, 2:30pm

Orioles

Showalter on Hardy: "Everybody's been pulling for him" (O's win 2-1)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles didn't waste much time today going after Rays starter Erasmo Ramirez in the top of the first inning. The Rays didn't waste much time responding with their own run. No shutouts today at Tropicana Field. Leadoff hitter Gerardo Parra flied to left field on Ramirez's second pitch, a 90 mph fastball. Manny Machado bunted for a hit on the second pitch, a 91 mph fastball. Chris Davis followed with a double on the first pitch thrown, a 90 mph fastball, and Machado...

Tags:

orioles adam jones buck showalter frontfeatured_orioles j.j. hardy wei-yin chen

Hunter Harvey shut down with elbow discomfort

September 19, 2015, 12:57pm

Orioles

Hunter Harvey shut down with elbow discomfort

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey is experiencing discomfort in his right elbow and the club is arranging an examination with Dr. James Andrews, a development that could lead to surgery. Harvey hasn't pitched this season due to a slight fracture in his shin and a strained right flexor mass. He was cleared to throw in the fall instructional league in Sarasota, but the elbow pain has caused the Orioles to shut him down. Andrews is out of the country, which is...

Tags:

orioles buck showalter featured_sidebar hunter harvey frontstory_orioles2

J.J. Hardy on last night's home run and his decline in power

September 19, 2015, 11:47am

Orioles

J.J. Hardy on last night's home run and his decline in power

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - J.J. Hardy walked to his locker today at Tropicana Field, noticed a small group of reporters following him and joked that collecting one hit last night wasn't worth an interview. Well, it was a home run, his first since July 29, and it accounted for three runs. And it's a slow news day, so ... Hardy, who remains in the lineup tonight against the Rays, was batting .192/.224/.269 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 43 games since the All-Star break before connecting off...

Tags:

orioles featured_sidebar j.j. hardy frontstory_orioles2

Orioles and Rays lineups

September 19, 2015, 10:44am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Gerardo Parra is leading off and playing right field today for the Orioles. Steve Pearce is in left field and Steve Clevenger is serving as the designated hitter. Jonathan Schoop is batting .333 (15-for-45) with three home runs and five RBIs during his 11-game hitting streak. Mikie Mahtook is out of the Rays lineup against left-hander Wei-Yin Chen after recording five hits last night. For the Orioles Gerardo Parra RF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Steve...

Tags:

gerardo parra jonathan schoop lineups steve clevenger steve pearce frontstory_orioles2

Inexperience in the rotation, Mychal Givens and tonight's game

September 18, 2015, 7:25pm

Orioles

Inexperience in the rotation, Mychal Givens and tonight's game

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - If the Orioles are going to make that magical run and qualify as the second wild card - they remain 4 1/2 games behind the Astros - they'll do so with an inexperienced starter in the rotation or a healthy Miguel Gonzalez trying to salvage his season. Maybe both. It's not an ideal setup by any stretch of the imagination. I'm not slamming Mike Wright or Tyler Wilson, two promising young hurlers who will vie for jobs in the rotation or bullpen next spring. They've got...

Tags:

orioles chris davis featured_sidebar mychal givens tyler wilson frontstory_orioles2

Wrapping up an 8-6 loss

September 18, 2015, 7:05pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have lost three of their last 10 games by scores of 14-6, 10-1 and tonight's 8-6 final against the Rays. The other two most recent losses were 10-4 and 8-6. When they're on the short end of a final, they're not shy about giving up runs. There's no logical explanation, of course. It's just another layer of frustration in a season that's down to its last 15 games. "I wish there was something we could pinpoint so we could keep those games close," said...

Tags:

orioles featured_sidebar caleb joseph frontstory_orioles2 steve pearce tyler wilson

More on closers and catwalks (O's lose 8-6)

September 18, 2015, 3:09pm

Orioles

More on closers and catwalks (O's lose 8-6)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles' pecking order for closers starts with left-hander Zach Britton, who's 33-for-36 in save situations this year. Next in line is Darren O'Day, who notched his third save last night. Is Brad Brach third among the options if he's available to pitch? "I wouldn't handicap it that way," manager Buck Showalter said before tonight's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. "Basically, I look at the opposition and who they have off the bench and what we have...

Tags:

orioles featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles1

Showalter on Britton, Gonzalez and scoreboard watching

September 18, 2015, 2:02pm

Orioles

Showalter on Britton, Gonzalez and scoreboard watching

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter won't commit to left-hander Zach Britton closing tonight if there's a save situation - at least not while he's talking to reporters in the dugout during batting practice. That's information he prefers to keep private. Britton said he's available after resting the past two nights. Showalter isn't going to tip off the opposing manager by laying out his bullpen plans and which relievers can be used. "I'm not going to tell you Zach is...

Tags:

orioles featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles3

Zach Britton: "I'm ready to go"

September 18, 2015, 12:57pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles closer Zach Britton said he's available to pitch tonight if the club is in a save situation. Britton was held out of last night's 4-3 victory over the Rays, with manager Buck Showalter wanting to rest him in back-to-back games. Britton had appeared in three straight before Wednesday night's series finale against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Showalter hinted following last night's game that Britton might be dealing with some soreness. "Not too much," Britton...

Tags:

orioles featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles2

Orioles and Rays lineups

September 18, 2015, 11:09am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Steve Pearce is starting in left field tonight, Dariel Alvarez returns to right and Nolan Reimold is leading off. Caleb Joseph is catching. Shortstop J.J. Hardy is batting .192/.224/.269 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 43 games since the All-Star break. He's 4-for-35 this month with no home runs or RBIs in nine games. The Orioles have won seven of their last nine games and trail the Astros by 4 1/2 for the second wild card. Three teams are ahead of them, including the...

Tags:

orioles caleb joseph dariel alvarez jj hardy nolan reimold steve pearce frontstory_orioles2

Tyler Wilson in the rotation, tonight's game, last night's win and more

September 17, 2015, 8:58pm

Orioles

Tyler Wilson in the rotation, tonight's game, last night's win and more

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Now it's Tyler Wilson's turn. The Orioles aren't holding auditions for their 2016 rotation. It only seems that way with Wilson getting the start tonight after Mike Wright took the mound again on Wednesday. This is being done more out of necessity. Miguel Gonzalez is on the disabled list. The list of alternatives is short. We're not even talking cocktail napkin short. No replacement is going to carry a lengthy track record of success at the major league level. It comes...

Tags:

orioles adam jones buck showalter chris tillman featured_sidebar miguel gonzalez tyler wilson frontstory_orioles2

Wrapping up a 4-3 win

September 17, 2015, 7:20pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles won't say that the eighth inning tonight was the most important of the season. They turned a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 lead and won for the seventh time in nine games, trimming their deficit for the second wild card to 4 1/2 games. Every loss is devastating as they try to make up ground. Most important inning of the season? They're not going to label it. They'll just enjoy it and move on to Friday night's game. "I wouldn't say that," said Adam Jones, who...