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Orioles continue to discuss expanded roster

August 29, 2015, 3:15pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Orioles manager Buck Showalter still isn't showing his hand regarding the September call-ups. The Orioles will add a few bullpen arms, including Chaz Roe, who's supposed to come off the disabled list on Wednesday. One or two minor league relievers initially are expected to be promoted. More players will be summoned after Triple-A Norfolk's season is done. The Tides are in position to make the International League playoffs and the Orioles won't raid their roster, though...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

August 29, 2015, 11:47am

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Dariel Alvarez remains in the Orioles' lineup tonight in right field and Gerardo Parra returns to it after resting last night. Parra is playing left field. Chris Davis is the designated hitter, with Steve Pearce starting at first base. Adam Jones made it through last night's game without any health issues, and he's in center field again tonight. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Gerardo Parra LF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis DH Steve Pearce 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Caleb Joseph C...

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More on Jimenez and upcoming pitching matchups

August 29, 2015, 11:24am

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More on Jimenez and upcoming pitching matchups

ARLINGTON, Texas - Ubaldo Jimenez is attempting tonight to become the Orioles' first 10-game winner this season. He's tied for the lead with Chris Tillman and Miguel Gonzalez at nine victories. Jimenez is on the verge of posting his sixth career 10-win season and the first since 2013 with the Indians. The Orioles could use a quality start from Jimenez, who's posted only one in his last five outings and two in his last nine. Jimenez has surrendered at least one run in the first inning of five...

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This, that and the other

August 28, 2015, 7:42pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - With the Orioles losing again last night to fall two games below .500, we're left to sift through the rubble in search of the smallest gems. You won't get rich off them, but they've got some worth. The Orioles had two more outfield assists last night and now lead the majors with 39. Adam Jones picked up his team-leading 13th and Dariel Alvarez earned his first on the first ball hit to him in the majors. Factor in Gerardo Parra, and the Orioles can put plus-arms in all...

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Wrapping up a 4-1 loss

August 28, 2015, 7:28pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - With tonight's 4-1 loss, the Orioles have slipped to 3 1/2 games behind the Rangers for the second wild card. They've also lost nine of their last 11 games. The offense continues to sputter, scoring three runs or fewer in eight of the last nine games. It managed only three hits tonight. Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels was exceptional, retiring 14 in a row and striking out 10 batters over eight innings. Combine him with cold bats and it's a recipe for another loss. "It's...

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Showalter on Jones' health, Urrutia's chances of returning next month (O's lose 4-1)

August 28, 2015, 4:29pm

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Showalter on Jones' health, Urrutia's chances of returning next month (O's lose 4-1)

ARLINGTON, Texas - Adam Jones remained in the Orioles' lineup tonight following batting practice, passing his final test that cleared him to play. Jones struck out to end the first inning. Manny Machado also struck out, as Rangers starter Cole Hamels retired the side in order on 13 pitches. Kevin Gausman retired the Rangers in order on 12 pitches in the bottom of the first, getting a pop-up and two groundballs. Jones had blurred vision yesterday after slamming into the fence at Kauffman...

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Hearing from Alvarez, Roe, Clevenger and Hardy before tonight's game

August 28, 2015, 3:13pm

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Hearing from Alvarez, Roe, Clevenger and Hardy before tonight's game

ARLINGTON, Texas - Dariel Alvarez will become the 1,004th player tonight to appear in a game with the Orioles since 1954 when he takes his position in right field. Alvarez, using coach Einar Diaz as an interpreter, said he learned of his promotion to the majors two days ago. "I was so happy I didn't know what to say," said Alvarez, who replaced another Cuban-born outfielder, Henry Urrutia, on the 25-man roster. "It was tough early in the season. I never stopped working, got help from all...

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Adam Jones in lineup, Dariel Alvarez making major league debut

August 28, 2015, 2:46pm

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Adam Jones in lineup, Dariel Alvarez making major league debut

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles waited to put out their lineup until seeing how Adam Jones responded to a series of tests. He's fine and starting in center field tonight. Jones ran into an unpadded section of fence yesterday at Kauffman Stadium. Dariel Alvarez, 26, is set to make his major league debut. He'll bat eighth and play right field. The Cuban-born outfielder batted .275/.305/.424 in 130 games with Triple-A Norfolk this season, with 16 homers and 72 RBIs. He has drawn just 16 walks...

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Orioles option Henry Urrutia

August 28, 2015, 1:56pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles announced their roster moves this afternoon, which includes the decision to option outfielder Henry Urrutia to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles selected the contract of outfielder Dariel Alvarez from Norfolk and reinstated catcher Steve Clevenger from the paternity list. They optioned reliever Jorge Rondon to Norfolk after yesterday's game in Kansas City. Urrutia, 28, hit .265/.306/.382 (9-for-34) with a double, a home run and six RBIs in 10 games with the Orioles...

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Alvarez, Clevenger, Roe and Hardy with team, plus Rangers lineup (updated)

August 28, 2015, 1:05pm

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Alvarez, Clevenger, Roe and Hardy with team, plus Rangers lineup (updated)

ARLINGTON, Texas - Dariel Alvarez is with the team and could get a start this weekend with the Orioles set to face three left-handers. He's batting .295/.333/.459 with six homers against lefties in the minors this season. Alvarez will wear No. 12. A corresponding move has not yet been announced. Steve Clevenger is also in Texas, rejoining the team after going on paternity leave for the birth of his daughter, Peyton. Clevenger hit in Chaz Roe's simulated game at Globe Life Park earlier this...

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Cal Ripken Jr. reflects on The Streak 20 years later

August 27, 2015, 5:17pm

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Cal Ripken Jr. reflects on The Streak 20 years later

KANSAS CITY - As the 20th anniversary of his historic night crept closer, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. found himself in an unusually reflective mood. Images flashed in his head, his father's face causing emotions to bubble to the surface. He saw the smile, the wave, and was transported back in time. Even an Iron Man can get sentimental. Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive game on Sept. 6, 1995 to break Lou Gehrig's unbreakable record. The final tally read 2,632 before Ripken removed...

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More on Adam Jones' injury and a 5-3 loss (Jorge Rondon optioned)

August 27, 2015, 3:57pm

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More on Adam Jones' injury and a 5-3 loss (Jorge Rondon optioned)

KANSAS CITY - To the surprise of no one, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said following today's 5-3 loss to the Royals that he feels fine and he expects to play Friday night in the series opener against the Rangers in Arlington. Jones underwent X-rays on his wrists and neck after slamming into the unpadded portion of the fence at Kauffman Stadium while chasing Ben Zobrist's fly ball in the bottom of the first inning. He left the game in the third, saying he didn't feel like...

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Adam Jones leaves game with injury (O's lose 5-3)

August 27, 2015, 12:43pm

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Adam Jones leaves game with injury (O's lose 5-3)

KANSAS CITY - Adam Jones came out of today's game in the top of the third inning after slamming into the unpadded portion of the Kauffman Stadium fence in the first. Jones was chasing Ben Zobrist's fly ball, which took a high hop for an automatic double. He began to stumble and hit the fence straight-on while trying to regain his balance. Jones crumbled to the warning track and laid motionless while Steve Pearce signaled to the dugout. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and manager Buck...

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Manny Machado continues to play every day

August 27, 2015, 12:00pm

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Manny Machado continues to play every day

KANSAS CITY - Royals starter Yordano Ventura delivered the first pitch this afternoon following a delay of 1 hour and 35 minutes. The sun isn't shining, but at least it stopped raining buckets. Manny Machado, who belted his 26th home run last night, drew a six-pitch walk off Ventura. Well worth the wait. Machado hasn't missed a game this season, with today marking No. 127. He's the only player in the majors this season with perfect lineup attendance. Seattle's Kyle Seager also has appeared...

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Orioles outright Nolan Reimold

August 27, 2015, 10:30am

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KANSAS CITY - Outfielder Nolan Reimold cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles designated Reimold for assignment on Monday as part of a flurry of moves. They also reinstated outfielder Steve Pearce from the disabled list, recalled reliever Jorge Rondon from Triple-A Norfolk and placed shortstop J.J. Hardy on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin. Reimold is expected to join the Tides in Gwinnett. He could have refused the assignment. The Orioles...

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Notes on Hardy, Clevenger, Wilson and Davis (start of game delayed)

August 27, 2015, 9:15am

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Notes on Hardy, Clevenger, Wilson and Davis (start of game delayed)

KANSAS CITY - The tarp is off the field and the sky is clearing over Kauffman Stadium. I'm still soaked from the walk to the press gate - my shoes should be dry by Labor Day - but it's not about me. Shortstop J.J. Hardy is flying to Dallas and will meet up with the Orioles on Friday. He can continue treatment for a strained groin. Catcher Steve Clevenger also is flying to Dallas on Friday and will come off paternity leave. Tyler Wilson is scheduled to throw a 40-50 pitch bullpen session today...

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Orioles and Royals lineups

August 27, 2015, 7:48am

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KANSAS CITY - Steve Pearce remains in left field today and Matt Wieters is serving as the designated hitter, as the Orioles attempt to gain a split of their four-game series against the Royals. Ryan Flaherty is back at shortstop after homering last night. I'm told that outfielder Dariel Alvarez won't join the Orioles today, so stay tuned. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Gerardo Parra RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters DH Steve Pearce LF Jonathan Schoop 2B Ryan Flaherty SS Caleb...

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Orioles expected to call up Dariel Alvarez (Alvarez not joining team today)

August 27, 2015, 6:24am

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KANSAS CITY - I wrote this morning about the possibility of a roster move. Well, I'm hearing that the Orioles are calling up outfielder Dariel Alvarez from Triple-A Norfolk. Alvarez, 26, isn't on the 40-man roster, but there are three open spots. Selecting his contract isn't complicated. I don't know whether a reliever is being optioned from the eight-man bullpen or if there's an undisclosed injury. I don't know whether Alvarez is being added today or placed on the taxi squad. But he's...

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Looking back and ahead

August 26, 2015, 8:27pm

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KANSAS CITY - Are the Orioles prepared to make another roster move today? There are some rumblings, so stay tuned. They still have an eight-man bullpen, but someone will need to come off the roster Friday when catcher Steve Clevenger returns from paternity leave. Perhaps they go back to a four-man bench today or place someone on the taxi squad. Anything goes around here. With last night's 8-5 win over the Royals, the Orioles moved to within two games of the second wild card. They can gain a...

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The final words on an 8-5 win

August 26, 2015, 8:07pm

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KANSAS CITY - Music played in the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium tonight. The televisions were tuned to baseball games. Players sat at tables and dined together, plastic containers shared by one group that preferred homemade rice dishes. The Orioles no longer sat in silence. They no longer were tucked away in areas off limits to the media. They seemed happy again. Losers of their six previous games, the Orioles busted out tonight by hitting five home runs in an 8-5 victory over the...