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Wrapping up a 2-1 win

September 08, 2015, 7:10pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles no longer are tied with the Red Sox for last place. They weren't sellers and they aren't in the cellar. Chris Davis' home run leading off the top of the ninth inning gave the Orioles a 2-1 win over the Yankees. The Red Sox lost to the Blue Jays 5-1 in 10 innings. Davis connected off left-hander Chasen Shreve, who had just replaced starter Masahiro Tanaka. Quite the greeting. Davis has 41 home runs this season, 10 against left-handers. He's 10-for-25 with six home runs...

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Showalter on Jones, Hardy, Gonzalez, 2016 schedule and more (O's win 2-1)

September 08, 2015, 2:22pm

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Showalter on Jones, Hardy, Gonzalez, 2016 schedule and more (O's win 2-1)

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he didn't bother to ask Adam Jones about the center fielder's status for tonight's game, about how the right shoulder was feeling after discomfort forced his removal yesterday in the eighth inning. Showalter isn't meeting Jones for the first time here. "You check with him, you're going to pretty much get the same answer," Showalter said. "Adam is one of those guys who takes playing every day real seriously. That one last night, l watch him...

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Adam Jones: "There's a lot of things that's hurting, man"

September 08, 2015, 12:53pm

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Adam Jones: "There's a lot of things that's hurting, man"

NEW YORK - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones arrived at Yankee Stadium today expecting to be in the lineup. Instead, he's on the bench for the second game of the series while Gerardo Parra plays center and Chris Davis moves to right. Jones left yesterday's game in the eighth inning with a sore right shoulder. His entire body seems to be banged up, including his wrist, but the shoulder is the main issue. Manager Buck Showalter waited to post the lineup and decided to rest Jones. "You know me....

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Jones sits, but Wieters and Hardy return to Orioles lineup

September 08, 2015, 11:29am

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NEW YORK - Adam Jones, who left yesterday's game with a sore right shoulder, is not in tonight's Orioles lineup against the Yankees. Gerardo Parra will play center field and bat second, with Nolan Reimold leading off and playing left field. Chris Davis moves from first base to right field. As expected, J.J. Hardy will play shortstop. He was activated from the 15-day disabled list earlier this afternoon after missing time with a strained left groin. Matt Wieters, who missed three games with a...

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J.J. Hardy and Dariel Alvarez added to roster

September 08, 2015, 10:22am

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J.J. Hardy and Dariel Alvarez added to roster

NEW YORK - The Orioles made their two anticipated roster moves this afternoon, reinstating shortstop J.J. Hardy from the 15-day disabled list and recalling outfielder Dariel Alvarez from Single-A Frederick. Hardy, 33, was placed on the disabled list Aug. 24 with a strained left groin. He's appeared in 93 games this season, making 91 starts at shortstop, and has compiled a .992 fielding percentage while committing only three errors. Hardy is batting .222/.253/.315 (74-for-333) with seven home...

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Orioles release complete 2016 schedule

September 08, 2015, 6:37am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles will open the 2016 season with home series against the Twins and Rays before hitting the road for the first time on April 11 against the Red Sox. Opening day is set for April 4 against the Twins at Camden Yards. The Orioles are off the following day before playing the next two nights. They host the Rays on April 8-10. As I wrote earlier today, the Orioles are matched against the National League West in interleague play. They host the Padres on June 21-22 and travel to San...

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A few notes on 2016 Orioles schedule (updated)

September 08, 2015, 6:07am

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NEW YORK - Major League Baseball will release the 2016 schedules later this week - possibly as early as this afternoon - and the Orioles will avoid another season opener at Tropicana Field. The Rays will have to wait. Update: The schedule will be released today at 1 p.m. The Orioles will begin their season at home against the Twins, just as they did in 2012. Opening day is slated for April 4. The Orioles swept the Twins in 2012, with Jake Arrieta earning the win in the opener. Tommy Hunter and...

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Looking back and ahead

September 07, 2015, 5:29pm

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NEW YORK - If MASNsports.com decided to make my life easier by hiring a School of Roch assistant, I'd immediately want him or her to do the following: 1. Look up Salma Hayek's address and phone number. 2. Lie about my age to anyone who asks for it. 3. Research how many hits and runs the Orioles have allowed on 0-2 pitches. I'd also want my assistant to find out whether I could eat ice cream and bother manager Buck Showalter during a game or if that's only done by Adam Jones when he isn't...

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Updating Adam Jones' injury and wrapping up an 8-6 loss

September 07, 2015, 1:42pm

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Updating Adam Jones' injury and wrapping up an 8-6 loss

NEW YORK - The Orioles announced that they optioned reliever Oliver Drake and outfielder Junior Lake to Triple-A Norfolk following today's 8-6 loss to the Yankees. They can assist the Tides in their push toward the International League championship. Norfolk faces Columbus on Wednesday in the first round of the playoffs. Center fielder Adam Jones said he expects to be in Tuesday night's lineup against the Yankees after leaving today's game in the eighth inning with soreness in his right...

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Adam Jones leaves game with sore shoulder (O's lose 8-6)

September 07, 2015, 12:14pm

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Adam Jones leaves game with sore shoulder (O's lose 8-6)

NEW YORK - The Orioles left the bases loaded in the eighth inning today and lost their center fielder. It keeps getting worse. Adam Jones was removed from the game with a sore right shoulder. Steve Pearce entered in right field, with Gerardo Parra moving to center. Jones grimaced while striking out to end the top of the seventh. Greg Bird hit a three-run homer off Brian Matusz in the bottom half to give the Yankees an 8-5 lead. Jones was sidelined in late June with a sore right shoulder,...

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Hearing from Showalter, Wieters and Hardy (O's down 8-5)

September 07, 2015, 9:15am

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Hearing from Showalter, Wieters and Hardy (O's down 8-5)

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter never wants to tip his hand regarding the availability of his players, but it's safe to assume that Matt Wieters will remain on the bench today for the series opener against the Yankees Wieters took some swings in the cage today and stopped by Showalter's office before the lineup was posted. Wieters' left wrist remains sore in one spot. "Matt's closer," Showalter said. "I'm not going to talk about his availability today just from a competitive...

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A few pregame notes from Yankee Stadium

September 07, 2015, 7:50am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles lineup on Tuesday should include catcher Matt Wieters and shortstop J.J. Hardy. Hardy is more of a certainty to play against the Yankees. He's ready to come off the disabled list today, but he must wait one more day. Manager Buck Showalter said Hardy could have played today if eligible to return. He's doing full baseball activities and hasn't experienced any discomfort in his groin. Outfielder Dariel Alvarez will rejoin the Orioles on Tuesday after being optioned to...

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Wieters remains out with sore wrist (with Orioles-Yankees lineups)

September 07, 2015, 7:17am

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NEW YORK - Catcher Matt Wieters tested his injured left wrist in the batting cage today, but reported that there's still some soreness in the joint, which he hurt in a diving play at first base on Friday night. Wieters isn't in the Orioles lineup today for the opener of a three-game series against the Yankees and doesn't expect to play. Caleb Joseph will catch left-hander Wei-Yin Chen today. Manny Machado is playing shortstop, Jimmy Paredes is the designated hitter and Nolan Reimold is in...

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Orioles need to start spreading good news in New York

September 06, 2015, 5:51pm

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NEW YORK - Is this the day that the Orioles fall a season-high seven games below .500? Is this the day that they drop into a last-place tie with the Red Sox in the American League East? Will it continue to get worse for them before it gets better? The Orioles begin a three-game series today against the Yankees, while the Red Sox take their turn against the Blue Jays. They're 27-44 on the road and 28-28 against division opponents. It just doesn't get any easier the rest of the way. The Blue...

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Orioles claim infielder Andy Wilkins off waivers

September 06, 2015, 12:19pm

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The Orioles announced today that they claimed infielder Andy Wilkins off waivers from the Dodgers and designated left-hander Cesar Cabral for assignment. The 40-man roster was full. Cabral's removal creates a spot for Wilkins, a left-handed hitter who has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Wilkins, 26, has batted .251/.315/.447 (109-434) with 18 home runs and 79 RBIs between Triple-A Oklahoma City (105 games) and Triple-A Buffalo (21 games) this season, including a .284/.329/.447 (40-141)...

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Orioles lineup vs. Jays

September 06, 2015, 6:35am

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Matt Wieters remains out of the Orioles lineup today after injuring his left wrist Friday night while attempting to make a tag. Steve Clevenger is behind the plate, as the Orioles attempt to win their series in Toronto. Nolan Reimold is in left field. Manny Machado is playing shortstop. For the Orioles Manny Machado SS Gerardo Parra RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Jimmy Paredes DH Steve Clevenger C Nolan Reimold LF Ryan Flaherty 3B Chris Tillman RHP

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Orioles select Nolan Reimold's contract (with Blue Jays lineup)

September 06, 2015, 6:07am

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The Orioles made their latest roster move official this morning by announcing that they selected outfielder Nolan Reimold's contract from Triple-A Norfolk. Reimold flew into Toronto yesterday and was placed on the taxi squad. Reimold, 31, batted .227/.306/.340 (22-for-97) with three doubles, a triple, two home runs and eight RBIs in 39 games with the Orioles this season. He hit .274/.363/.371 (54-for-197) with 13 doubles, two home runs and 15 RBIs in 54 games at Norfolk. For the Blue Jays Ben...

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Tillman trying to end the torture in Toronto

September 05, 2015, 6:17pm

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Tillman trying to end the torture in Toronto

The Orioles are searching today for their first series win since sweeping the Athletics in a four-game set on Aug. 14-17. They could have sealed the deal yesterday, but left-hander David Price was shoving and their offense managed only one run. The Orioles are expected to add outfielder Nolan Reimold to their roster after he grabbed a flight to Toronto yesterday morning and was placed on the taxi squad. However, he's no longer a certainty to start after the Blue Jays tweaked their rotation...

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Rotation comes up short again in 5-1 loss

September 05, 2015, 12:01pm

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Rotation comes up short again in 5-1 loss

The Orioles were held to one run today, the offense reverting to its previous form after totaling 17 runs over the last two games. However, they also had another abbreviated start from their rotation, a shortcoming that can't be ignored. Mike Wright lasted four innings in a 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. He threw 80 pitches on three days' rest. An Orioles starter hasn't completed seven innings since Kevin Gausman on Aug. 23 against the Twins in a 4-3, 12-inning loss at Camden...

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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups (Jays change starter Sunday)

September 05, 2015, 7:12am

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Can Chris Davis and the Orioles stay on a roll? Davis has hit five home runs in the last three games. According to ESPN Stats & Info, he's the first Oriole to have back-to-back multi-homer games since Luke Scott on May 28-29, 2009 against the Tigers. According to STATS, Davis is the first Oriole to have five home runs in a three-game stretch since Mark Reynolds on July 2-4, 2011. Junior Lake is starting in left field today against Blue Jays left-hander David Price. Steve Pearce is at first...