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Orioles hoping to regroup against the Rays

July 23, 2015, 7:19pm

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Can the Orioles regroup and take out their frustrations this weekend on the Tampa Bay Rays? Can they make the idea of being buyers instead of sellers seem like a worthy endeavor? This team is seven games out of first place - its largest deficit in two years - 4 1/2 out of the wild card race and two below .500 for the first time since June 10, when they were 28-30. They've lost 14 of their last 19 games. The ship now looks like the raft in "Cast Away." No one is crying over Wilson Betemit,...

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Wrapping up a 9-3 loss and series sweep

July 23, 2015, 12:53pm

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NEW YORK - Start spreading the news. The Orioles are seven games out of first place for the first time since the conclusion of the 2013 season. A 9-3 loss to the Yankees today completed the sweep and pushed the Orioles two games below .500 for the first time since June 10. They've lost 14 of 19, but they're not in a panic. That's just not how they're wired. Asked about the level of frustration and disappointment in the clubhouse, center fielder Adam Jones shot back, "We're not...

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Pregame notes from Showalter's office (Orioles lose 9-3)

July 23, 2015, 8:56am

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NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter chided reporters today for the lack of newsy questions during his pregame session in his office at Yankee Stadium. The lineup includes Chris Davis back at first base for the first time since June 24. "That's a story?" Showalter said jokingly. "He's played a lot of first base." What about Nolan Reimold in right field against right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. He's pretty much been used in a platoon system. "It's just like Ryan (Flaherty)," Showalter...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

July 23, 2015, 6:51am

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NEW YORK - Chris Davis is starting at first base today after 19 games in right field, as the Orioles try to avoid being swept at Yankee Stadium. Nolan Reimold is in right field against Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. David Lough is starting in left. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Nolan Reimold RF Matt Wieters C Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS David Lough LF Ubaldo Jimenez RHP For the Yankees Jacoby Ellsbury CF Brett Gardner LF Alex...

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Can the Orioles avoid being swept?

July 22, 2015, 7:11pm

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NEW YORK - Whether the Orioles are buyers or sellers or just looking, they really need to be a team that isn't swept by the Yankees. It could happen today, marking the first time in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium since June 1-3, 2010. Former manager Dave Trembley lost his job. The dark days. The Orioles are six games behind the Yankees in the American League East and have three games waiting for them at Tropicana Field. The days aren't as dark as 2010, but the light is dimming. "I...

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Wrapping up a 4-3 loss

July 22, 2015, 6:51pm

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NEW YORK - Two games into this series and the Orioles have been reduced to trying to avoid being swept by the Yankees. They've lost 11 of their last 15 games since July 2 and are below .500 again. They're 1-5 in the Bronx this season, having lost the last two games here by a total of two runs. Chris Davis belted his 20th home run in the ninth inning, but the Orioles lost 4-3. They're now 12-16 in one-run games. Kevin Gausman allowed three runs and threw 29 pitches in the first inning, but he...

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Hearing from Showalter and Pearce before tonight's game (O's lose 4-3)

July 22, 2015, 2:47pm

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Hearing from Showalter and Pearce before tonight's game (O's lose 4-3)

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said outfielder Steve Pearce suggested today that he go on the disabled list as the corresponding roster move for Kevin Gausman. Pearce stopped by Showalter's office at Yankee Stadium and revealed the extent of his oblique injury. The Orioles were prepared to make a different move before Showalter's conversation with Pearce. "He said, 'Listen, I know we've got a pending move coming and I'm kind of at the point where it's really bothering me,'"...

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Duquette says Orioles will continue to "build"

July 22, 2015, 2:08pm

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NEW YORK - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said the Orioles will remain buyers as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches, no matter what happens during the current road trip. The Orioles are 2-2 since the All-Star break, including last night's loss to the Yankees that pushed them five games out of first place. Duquette stated his position after being asked whether the club might consider trading pending free agent Chris Davis. "We're still contenders for the playoffs and we...

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Orioles recall Gausman, place Pearce on disabled list

July 22, 2015, 1:03pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles have recalled right-hander Kevin Gausman and placed Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain, retroactive to July 19. Pearce said his oblique has been bothering him over the last two weeks. He will get an MRI Thursday in Baltimore and rejoin the team in Tampa Bay this weekend. He hopes to be ready after the 15 days, but has never had an oblique injury before. Pearce has hit .227 with seven home runs and 24 RBIs in 58 games with the Orioles this...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups (updated)

July 22, 2015, 11:39am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles still have not announced their roster move for right-hander Kevin Gausman to start tonight's game against the Yankees. Ryan Flaherty gets a rare start at first base for the seventh time in his career. He hasn't played first this season, but did in six games over 2013 and 2014. Chris Parmelee is still listed among the Orioles reserves for tonight's game. Update: I'm sensing that a player will go on the disabled list, but we're still waiting. For the OriolesManny...

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Orioles release Wesley Wright

July 22, 2015, 10:27am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles have released left-handed reliever Wesley Wright, who was designated for assignment last week. Wright made only two appearances in April before going on the disabled list with a strained left trapezius. He allowed one run and two hits in 1 2/3 innings. Wright was transferred to the 60-day disabled list and surrendered 10 earned runs (11 total) and 15 hits in 11 2/3 innings on his injury rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk. He walked seven batters (two intentionally) and...

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Today's roster move and tonight's game

July 21, 2015, 7:23pm

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NEW YORK - Another day has arrived when the Orioles must make a difficult roster decision. Do they designate a player for assignment, option a player or pull off a trade? The optioning part doesn't seem likely with so few players offering that type of flexibility. Ryan Flaherty can be sent down, but he's a backup at all four infield positions. The Orioles would rather not slide Manny Machado to shortstop if J.J. Hardy is hurt or needs a rest. Executive vice president Dan Duquette is working...

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Wrapping up a 3-2 loss

July 21, 2015, 7:09pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles lost the first game of their series against the Yankees tonight despite their opponent going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and stranding 10. They lost despite a quality start by definition from left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. They lost after the Yankees pushed across the tiebreaking run with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning on a single by No. 8 hitter Didi Gregorius and a double by No. 9 hitter Brendan Ryan on a ground ball down the left field line. Being...

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Britton and Gausman talk about importance of series (O's lose 3-2)

July 21, 2015, 3:25pm

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Britton and Gausman talk about importance of series (O's lose 3-2)

NEW YORK - Players in the Orioles clubhouse aren't downplaying the importance of the three-game series against the Yankees that begins tonight. It may not make or break their season, but they're familiar with the division standings and they know which team they're chasing. Getting swept would be a kick in the pennant. "Yeah, I think we look at the whole road trip as being a pretty important road trip," said closer Zach Britton. "These guys are in first by, what, three or four games? So,...

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Notes on Gausman and the pending roster move

July 21, 2015, 2:16pm

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Notes on Gausman and the pending roster move

NEW YORK - Kevin Gausman is in the visiting clubhouse at Yankee Stadium today after the Orioles placed him on the 24-hour taxi squad. They will officially recall him from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday to start the second game of the series. Gausman started twice for Norfolk in order to stay on a regular routine. "I kind of felt like I was still in my spring training mode, getting stretched back out," he said. "Now I think I have six starts under my belt and just getting into that routine is...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

July 21, 2015, 11:36am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles lineup for tonight's series opener at Yankee Stadium includes Chris Parmelee at first base and batting ninth. Travis Snider is back in left field and Chris Davis remains in right. Matt Wieters is catching. The Orioles' .288 average with runners in scoring position ranks third in the majors behind the Blue Jays (.297) and Rockies (.295). For the OriolesManny Machado 3BJimmy Paredes DHAdam Jones CFChris Davis RFMatt Wieters CJ.J. Hardy SSTravis Snider LFJonathan Schoop...

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Adam Jones named Orioles' Heart and Hustle Award winner (and other notes)

July 21, 2015, 8:42am

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NEW YORK - Center fielder Adam Jones has been named the Orioles' 2015 Heart and Hustle Award winner by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. The award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and tradition of the game. It's the only award voted on by former players. Jones is a three-time recipient with the Orioles. "We are proud to present Adam with the Heart and Hustle Award again this year," said MLBPAA...

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Orioles entering big series in Bronx

July 20, 2015, 6:44pm

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If the Orioles are going to chip away at the Yankees' division lead, this is the week to do it. And by "chipping," I mean taking chunks out of it. The Orioles trail the Yankees by four games as they venture into the Bronx. They won two of three games in April at Camden Yards, lost three of four in May at Yankee Stadium and won two of three again in June at Camden Yards. The Yankees are 27-17 at home this season and the Orioles are 19-27 on the road, though they won two straight in Detroit...

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Orioles sign first player from MLB Development Centers

July 20, 2015, 10:26am

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The Orioles announced today that they signed free agent infielder Gui Yuan "Itchy" Xu, 19, to a minor league contract for 2016. Xu (pronounced "Shoo") is the first player signed by a major league team from the MLB Development Centers. He's listed at 6 feet and 188 lbs. The Orioles will assign Xu to the Gulf Coast League team in Sarasota. MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports that Xu signed for $10,000. Xu, a left-handed hitting and left-handed throwing infielder, is a native of Shenzhen, China,...

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This, that and the other

July 19, 2015, 8:22pm

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While wondering where to get my "I Heart Shutdown Innings" tattoo ... The Orioles are off today after a grueling three-game series following the All-Star break. They must be exhausted. How's a team supposed to catch its collective breath? They also were off prior to the three-game series against the Nationals at Camden Yards that led into the break. That's six open dates on the schedule within a 12-day period. Manager Buck Showalter would prefer to have the off days spread out, but you play...