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Orioles to acquire Gerardo Parra for Zach Davies

July 31, 2015, 6:56am

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The Orioles have reached an agreement on a trade that would send Triple-A Norfolk right-hander Zach Davies to the Brewers for outfielder Gerardo Parra, according to an industry source. The deal won't be official until medical records are reviewed. As if anyone needs that reminder this week. As of last night, it was believed that Milwaukee wanted at least two prospects for Parra, a pending free agent, but the demands were lowered as the 4 p.m. non-waiver deadline approached. Parra, 28, extended...

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Orioles have move to make and game to play (updated)

July 30, 2015, 8:37pm

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The 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline is within view and the Orioles, as far as we know, didn't make any moves while you were sleeping. But at least one is coming, according to people inside and outside the organization. A rumor surfaced last night that they acquired Brewers outfielder Gerardo Parra in exchange for Triple-A pitcher Zach Davies. Parra was in Milwaukee's lineup. The deal wasn't close to being done, but talks are hot. As I wrote, Davies alone probably won't get you Parra, but...

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Showalter speaks after 9-8 loss

July 30, 2015, 7:25pm

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The Orioles battled back from 7-0 and 9-2 deficits tonight to bring the potential winning run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth. However, their rally and a five-game winning streak came to an end. J.J. Hardy grounded into a force at second base following Matt Wieters' two-out single, and the Tigers held on for a 9-8 win before 30,136 at Camden Yards. The Tigers' bullpen is a dumpster fire, but their offense was scorching against starter Miguel Gonzalez and reliever Bud Norris. Gonzalez...

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Orioles in talks for outfielders Parra and Revere (O's lose 9-8)

July 30, 2015, 5:22pm

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With less than 24 hours remaining before the non-waiver trade deadline, the Orioles are in serious discussions with the Brewers regarding outfielder Gerardo Parra and the Phillies regarding outfielder Ben Revere, according to industry sources. Parra, 28, extended his hitting streak to a career-high 14 games earlier tonight. He was batting .326/.367/.517 with 24 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 31 RBIs in 99 games. Parra, a two-time Gold Glove winner with the Diamondbacks and a career...

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Two minor leaguers suspended, more on trade deadline (O's down 7-2)

July 30, 2015, 2:29pm

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Two minor leaguers suspended, more on trade deadline (O's down 7-2)

Single-A Delmarva shortstop Jared Breen and right-hander Nick Cunningham have been suspended 80 games after testing positive for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspensions are effective immediately. Breen, a 24th-round pick in 2013 out of Belmont University, was batting .242/.349/.328 with 10 doubles, two triples, one home run and 22 RBIs in 62 games. Cunningham, a 20th-round pick...

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Tillman receiving treatment on ankle (and other notes)

July 30, 2015, 1:10pm

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Tillman receiving treatment on ankle (and other notes)

Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman is receiving treatment on his right ankle today after rolling it last night while covering first base in the ninth inning. Tillman took a throw from second baseman Jonathan Schoop after Nick Markakis' grounder deflected off first baseman Chris Parmelee. Cameron Maybin followed with a double, and Tillman was removed one out shy of a complete-game shutout. Britton earned his 26th save in a 2-0 victory over the Braves. Tillman had some swelling in the ankle today and...

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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

July 30, 2015, 10:58am

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Nolan Reimold is batting second and playing left field tonight as the Orioles try to match their longest winning streak of the season at six games. Jimmy Paredes moves down to fifth in the lineup against Tigers right-hander and former Oriole Alfredo Simon. Chris Parmelee is playing first base, with Chris Davis again in right field. Shortstop J.J. Hardy is batting .310 (13-for-42) with two doubles, two home runs and seven RBIs during a 12-game hitting streak. The Orioles are 16-19 in the first...

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Tonight's game and more trade deadline talk

July 29, 2015, 8:46pm

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Tonight's game and more trade deadline talk

Heading into opening day, which Orioles starter was your choice to be the first 10-game winner of the season? I'm trusting you to be honest. Miguel Gonzalez is 9-6 going into tonight's start against the Tigers that begins a four-game series at Camden Yards. They're not his ideal opponent, considering how he's 1-2 with a 7.36 ERA in five career games (four starts) against them. Gonzalez allowed two runs and six hits in five innings in a 9-3 win on July 19 at Comerica Park. The current Tigers...

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Buck Showalter on Chris Tillman and a 2-0 win

July 29, 2015, 6:43pm

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Buck Showalter on Chris Tillman and a 2-0 win

As the Orioles were being swept in New York last week, manager Buck Showalter reminded anyone who would listen that the sky wasn't falling. "It sounded like the right thing to say at the time," he said tonight. "Maybe it was." The Orioles have strung together five consecutive wins, finishing off their sweep of the Braves tonight with a 2-0 victory before 29,320 at Camden Yards. They're two games above .500 for the first time since July 10 and only one game behind the Twins for the second...

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Showalter on five-year anniversary as manager (O's win 2-0)

July 29, 2015, 3:33pm

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Showalter on five-year anniversary as manager (O's win 2-0)

We're a few minutes away from first pitch at Camden Yards. The rain has stopped, the tarp is off the field, the infield has been raked, players are getting loose in the outfield and the humidity is cranked up. Just another summer night in Baltimore. Buck Showalter had no idea that today marked his five-year anniversary as Orioles manager until a reporter told him this afternoon. He didn't have time to get nostalgic or reflect on his tenure. Showalter was hired as the 19th manager in franchise...

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Notes on trade deadline, Pearce and more (game will start at 7:35 p.m.)

July 29, 2015, 1:56pm

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Notes on trade deadline, Pearce and more (game will start at 7:35 p.m.)

We're under 48 hours until the non-waiver trade deadline and there's no news on the Orioles. Executive vice president Dan Duquette is trying to acquire a corner outfielder and improve his pitching depth, and opposing teams are trying to pry away Kevin Gausman, Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop. That's called a deal-breaker. Double-A Bowie reliever Mychal Givens also is drawing significant interest, but the Orioles are hesitant to part with him and have turned away multiple suitors. They...

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Orioles lineup vs. Braves

July 29, 2015, 10:35am

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Nolan Reimold is in left field tonight and Manny Machado stays at the top of the lineup as the Orioles go for the sweep of the Braves tonight at Camden Yards. Ryan Flaherty is playing first base and Jonathan Schoop is at second. Five years ago today, the Orioles hired Buck Showalter as manager. Does a broom make a nice anniversary present? Only for a manager, I'm sure. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis RF Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Nolan Reimold LF...

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Random notes and pitching matchups for Tigers series

July 29, 2015, 8:55am

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Random notes and pitching matchups for Tigers series

Chris Davis will try to maintain his roll tonight in the series finale against the Braves. Davis homered in the first and second innings last night in the Orioles' 7-3 win over the Braves. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the only other players to homer in the first two innings this season are Orioles third baseman Manny Machado on June 16 and Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant on July 4. Before this season, the only Orioles player to homer in the first two innings of a game at Camden Yards...

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Sizzling starters and hot hitters have Orioles streaking

July 28, 2015, 8:34pm

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Don't look now - or maybe just peek through your fingers - but the Orioles are only two games behind the Twins for the second wild card spot. They still trail the Yankees by seven games in the American League East, but hey, they're alone in second place and ... there's also the wild card race. A win tonight would give the Orioles a sweep of the Braves and lift them two games above .500 for the first time since July 10. They haven't won five in a row since a six-game winning streak on June...

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Showalter on Jimenez, Davis and a 7-3 win

July 28, 2015, 6:52pm

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Showalter on Jimenez, Davis and a 7-3 win

Chris Davis hit two home runs tonight and Ubaldo Jimenez worked seven innings. Which one is more surprising? I'll go with the latter, since Jimenez allowed two runs and four hits in the first inning. He also hit a batter and threw 25 pitches. Jimenez retired 18 of the last 20 batters and won for the first time in the second half, and the Orioles won their fourth game in a row, defeating the Braves 7-3 before 28,592 at Camden Yards. "I told Wally (Dave Wallace) after he was done, 'We could...

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Struggling starters set sluggish pace (O's win 7-3)

July 28, 2015, 3:47pm

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Struggling starters set sluggish pace (O's win 7-3)

Chris Davis crushed a 91 mph fastball tonight from Braves starter Julio Teheran, his three-run homer giving the Orioles a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Davis easily reached the seats in center field for his team-leading 23rd home run to go with his team-leading 63 RBIs. And the Orioles aren't interested in trading him at the non-waiver deadline. Neither team is interested in picking up the pace of this game. The Orioles sent nine batters to the plate in the bottom of the first...

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More from Showalter on non-waiver trade deadline (Braves lineup)

July 28, 2015, 1:18pm

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More from Showalter on non-waiver trade deadline (Braves lineup)

Two trades were completed in Major League Baseball since Orioles manager Buck Showalter last met with reporters. The Rockies sent shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to the Blue Jays and the Athletics sent infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist to the Royals. Showalter keeps track of every deal and he has special interest in the Blue Jays transactions due to their status as a division rival. He's also a big fan of Zobrist. "He's a good player. I like him a lot," Showalter said. "They're giving up some...

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Orioles lineup vs. Braves

July 28, 2015, 11:10am

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Manny Machado returns to the leadoff spot tonight as the Orioles attempt to run their winning streak to four games. Travis Snider is in left field and Chris Davis is in right, putting David Lough and Nolan Reimold on the bench. Chris Parmelee is playing first base. Ryan Flaherty has moved from first base to second. Jonathan Schoop is on the bench. Left-hander Brian Matusz has allowed one earned run in his last 14 outings, with 21 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings. The Orioles are trying to move...

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Putting a spin on the revolving door atop the order

July 27, 2015, 8:42pm

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Putting a spin on the revolving door atop the order

The Orioles are facing a right-hander tonight, Atlanta's Julio Teheran, which brings more curiosity regarding their choice of leadoff hitter. Will it be David Lough, who batted first in the last two games at Tropicana Field? He hits from the left side. Will it be Nolan Reimold, who batted first last night against Braves southpaw Alex Wood in the series opener? He hadn't been atop the order since May 2013. Could Manny Machado move back up to first, where he's hit in 72 games? I don't expect...

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Showalter on 2-1 11-inning win

July 27, 2015, 7:21pm

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Matt Wieters wasn't in Sunday's lineup because of some back tightness. He catches 11 innings tonight and hits a walk-off home run to give the Orioles a 2-1 victory over the Braves at Camden Yards. Go figure. Wieters has four career walk-off home runs. Wieters, Jonathan Schoop and David Lough have hit walk-off homers this season. Wieters was 0-for-14 before a single in the seventh inning. He also singled in the ninth and sent everyone home in the 11th. No worries about the back. "He was...