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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

August 02, 2015, 7:19am

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Gerardo Parra will bat second and play left field again for his second game with the Orioles. Nolan Reimold is getting a start in right field and batting ninth. Chris Davis is at first base. Matt Wieters will be back behind the plate after playing first base last night. For the Orioles:Manny Machado 3BGerardo Parra LF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Jimmy Paredes DH Jonathan Schoop 2B Nolan Reimold RF Ubaldo Jimenez RHP

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Looking ahead and back

August 01, 2015, 7:55pm

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The Orioles were supposed to face veteran David Price this afternoon in the series finale against the Tigers that leads into a three-city West Coast trip. They're getting a left-hander. It's just a different one. Price was traded to the Blue Jays for a package that included elite pitching prospect Daniel Norris, who takes the mound today at Camden Yards. Norris is 1-1 with a 4.20 ERA in 10 major league games over two seasons, including six starts. He's 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in five starts this...

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Showalter speaks after 6-2 win

August 01, 2015, 6:32pm

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The Orioles have won seven of their last eight games and are within five of the Yankees for first place in the American League East. The Twins rallied tonight to defeat the Mariners and stay one game ahead of the Orioles for the second wild card. Buckle up. Kevin Gausman held the Tigers to two runs over seven innings, Brad Brach worked two scoreless, and Caleb Joseph and Manny Machado homered in a 6-2 victory before a sellout crowd of 45,968 at Camden Yards. Brach hasn't allowed a run in his...

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Gerardo Parra officially becomes 1,000th Oriole (O's win 6-2)

August 01, 2015, 3:35pm

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Gerardo Parra officially becomes 1,000th Oriole (O's win 6-2)

Orioles starter Kevin Gausman delivered his first pitch tonight at 7:07 p.m., a ball to Tigers leadoff hitter Anthony Gose, and left fielder Gerardo Parra officially became the 1,000th player to appear in a game in team history. He celebrated by extending his hitting streak to 15 games with a double to right field. The guy really knows how to rise up to the occasion. A capacity crowd gave Parra a standing ovation as he stepped into the box following Manny Machado's leadoff single. The double...

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Showalter on Parra: "Everybody tells me he loves to win"

August 01, 2015, 1:52pm

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Showalter on Parra: "Everybody tells me he loves to win"

Outfielder Steve Pearce and pitcher Mike Wright will fly down to Sarasota on Sunday to rehab their respective injuries. Pearce is on the disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle, and Wright went on the DL today with a strained left calf. Manager Buck Showalter said he's hopeful that Wright can "make the DL period." Pearce is eligible to return on Monday, which isn't realistic. Showalter said he probably needs a starter for Monday while Chris Tillman recovers from a sprained left...

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Injury updates on Chris Tillman and Mike Wright

August 01, 2015, 1:02pm

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Injury updates on Chris Tillman and Mike Wright

Chris Tillman isn't expected to make Monday night's start in Oakland as he recovers from a sprained left ankle. Tillman said the ankle felt better today, but he hasn't thrown a bullpen session and manager Buck Showalter wants to push him back. Tillman isn't considered a candidate for the disabled list. Showalter said he won't start Miguel Gonzalez on short rest. Gonzalez will pitch Tuesday night. Tyler Wilson could be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and named Monday night's starter. It...

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Orioles lineup includes Parra in left field and Wieters at first base

August 01, 2015, 11:08am

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Gerardo Parra is batting second behind Manny Machado and playing left field tonight in his Orioles' debut. He will become the 1,000th player to appear in a game for the team since it moved to Baltimore in 1954. Matt Wieters is making his second career start at first base and his third appearance. His other start came in 2011. Chris Davis remains in right field. Jonathan Schoop is playing second base. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Gerardo Parra LF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis RF Matt Wieters 1B...

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Mike Wright on DL, Jorge Rondon recalled

August 01, 2015, 10:53am

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Mike Wright on DL, Jorge Rondon recalled

The Orioles have placed pitcher Mike Wright on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf muscle and recalled right-handed reliever Jorge Rondon from Triple-A Norfolk. Wright replaced starter Wei-Yin Chen in the fourth inning last night and exited in the fifth. The club hoped that Wright was experiencing cramps in his calf, but an MRI this morning revealed the strain. Wright was recalled yesterday from Norfolk after the Orioles traded reliever Tommy Hunter to the Cubs for minor league...

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Ditching deadlines and getting back to baseball

July 31, 2015, 9:17pm

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Ditching deadlines and getting back to baseball

The Orioles won last night for the sixth time in seven games. They gained ground in the wild card race. And they still need to regroup. The non-waiver trade deadline has passed, though plenty of deals are struck in August. It's mostly a superficial deadline that doesn't warrant a countdown clock and mass hysteria. Players now must pass through waivers before being traded, which isn't an uncommon occurrence. But back to the regrouping. ... They need to finish coming to grips with the Tommy...

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Mike Wright may have strained calf muscle

July 31, 2015, 7:23pm

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Mike Wright may have strained calf muscle

Rookie pitcher Mike Wright may have strained his left calf muscle tonight. He's expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of his injury, and the Orioles may be forced to call up another reliever. Wright limped off the field in the top of the fifth inning of the Orioles' 8-7 victory over the Tigers before 36,985 at Camden Yards. The club announced that he was bothered by a cramp, but it may be more serious. "Initially, we thought it was a cramp," said manager Buck...

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Mike Wright leaves game with injury (O's win 8-7)

July 31, 2015, 4:46pm

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Mike Wright leaves game with injury (O's win 8-7)

Orioles pitcher Mike Wright left tonight's game with an injury with one out in the fifth inning and a runner on first base. The Orioles are losing 6-1 and digging into their bullpen. Wright replaced starter Wei-Yin Chen with one out in the fourth. He retired Ian Kinsler on a ground ball to open the fifth and Victor Martinez followed with a single. Wright didn't throw another pitch. Manager Buck Showalter, pitching coach Dave Wallace and head athletic trainer Richie Bancells walked to the...

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Chen exits in fourth inning, Showalter on today's trades

July 31, 2015, 4:18pm

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Chen exits in fourth inning, Showalter on today's trades

Wei-Yin Chen is done after 3 1/3 innings tonight, allowing a run in the first, another in the second, a two-run shot from J.D. Martinez in the third and back-to-back homers by James McCann and Jefry Marte in the fourth to fall behind the Tigers 6-0 at Camden Yards. Chen hadn't allowed more than three runs in a start since May 20 vs. the Mariners, when he surrendered a season-high four. The three home runs also are a season high. The 3 1/3 innings tied his career low. Mike Wright replaced Chen...

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Hearing from Dan Duquette, Tommy Hunter and Chris Tillman

July 31, 2015, 2:54pm

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Hearing from Dan Duquette, Tommy Hunter and Chris Tillman

I'm still buried in pregame quotes and I'm trying to dig my way out. Let me present you with a sampler platter. More is on the way. Dan Duquette on today's trades: "We were able to make a couple of trades to help our team and try to get ready to get back to the playoffs. We're real happy and excited that we were able to pick up (Gerardo) Parra. He's one of the top hitters in the National League this year and he fits the profile of an everyday position player for us. Two-time Gold Glover,...

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Tommy Hunter on being traded (Parmelee DFA'd)

July 31, 2015, 1:43pm

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Tommy Hunter on being traded (Parmelee DFA'd)

The Orioles confirmed that they designated Chris Parmelee for assignment and stated that Gerardo Parra has reported to the club. Parmelee batted .216/.255/.433 with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs and nine RBIs in 32 games. He got off to a sizzling start after the Orioles purchased his contract, but he was 7-for-50 with three RBIs and 13 strikeouts this month. Here's Tommy Hunter: On his reaction: "It's sort of surprising, I guess, but if your name's been in it all day, it's not...

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Updates on Gerardo Parra and Tommy Hunter

July 31, 2015, 1:06pm

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Updates on Gerardo Parra and Tommy Hunter

Outfielder Gerardo Parra is flying into Washington D.C. and driving to Baltimore, and he's expected to arrive at Camden Yards around first pitch at 7:05 p.m. It depends on the traffic. His flight is due to arrive at 6 p.m. Parra will be eligible to play tonight, and the Orioles must make a corresponding roster move. Travis Snider, another left-handed hitting outfielder, is expected to be impacted. Tommy Hunter said he's heading home to hug his wife and spend the evening with her. He won't...

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Orioles trade Tommy Hunter to Cubs

July 31, 2015, 12:38pm

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With minutes to go before the 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline, Tommy Hunter found out he was headed to the north side of Chicago. The Orioles have reached an agreement with the Cubs, sending the right-hander to Chicago and bringing outfielder Junior Lake, 25, to the Orioles organization. He'll report to Triple-A Norfolk. Hunter, along with Chris Davis, came to the Orioles in 2011 in a trade for reliever Koji Uehara. On the season, Hunter is 2-2 with a 3.63 ERA over 39 games. Right-hander Mike...

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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers (and notes)

July 31, 2015, 11:40am

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New outfielder Gerardo Parra is listed among the reserves for tonight's game against the Tigers. The Orioles are showing 26 players on their lineup board. A corresponding move will need to be made. Parra, who's been assigned No. 18, still hasn't arrived at Camden Yards. Manny Machado is leading off. David Lough is in left field and Ryan Flaherty is at first base. Center fielder Adam Jones is batting .328/.361/.586 (19-for-58) in his last 14 games. Chris Davis has hit 83 home runs at Camden...

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Orioles recall Mychal Givens

July 31, 2015, 10:58am

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With the Orioles short a man in the bullpen today, they made another roster move by recalling right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie. Givens takes the spot vacated by Bud Norris, who was designated for assignment. Givens, 25, went 4-2 with a 1.79 ERA and 14 saves in 34 games with the Baysox this season. He led the Eastern League with a 12.52 strikeout per nine innings ratio, posted the third-fewest baserunners per nine innings ratio (9.27) and was tied for the third-lowest batting...

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Bud Norris: "I was looking way too much into distractions this year"

July 31, 2015, 9:35am

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Bud Norris: "I was looking way too much into distractions this year"

Bud Norris, designated for assignment by the Orioles this afternoon, said he knew that his days with the club were numbered and most likely would end at the non-waiver deadline. Not that it was any easier for him upon receiving confirmation. "Part of me said it was probably coming and the other part was hoping not," Norris said today in a phone interview. "I was looking way too much into distractions this year, and they were eating at me," said Norris, a pending free agent. "It's probably...

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Orioles designate Bud Norris for assignment (trade official)

July 31, 2015, 8:52am

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The Orioles have designated pitcher Bud Norris for assignment to create room for outfielder Gerardo Parra on the 25-man roster. The trade is official. Parra comes to Baltimore for Triple-A pitcher Zach Davies. The medicals checked out. Norris allowed four runs and six hits in 2 2/3 innings last night to conclude a brutal 2015 season with the Orioles. He lost his spot in the rotation and didn't get on track as a reliever, finishing with a 2-9 record, 7.06 ERA and 1.643 WHIP in 18 games,...