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Orioles and White Sox lineups

July 03, 2015, 12:31pm

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Adam Jones is starting in center field tonight for the Orioles despite having one hit in 30 career at-bats against White Sox left-hander John Danks. Nolan Reimold is starting in left field and batting second. Chris Davis remains in right field, with Steve Pearce playing first base. Matt Wieters is serving as the designated hitter, the first time he's been in the lineup on consecutive days since June 5-7. Ubaldo Jimenez has won his last four starts. He hasn't permitted a run in three of his 15...

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A few notes and Showalter's ranking in poll

July 03, 2015, 10:42am

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A few notes and Showalter's ranking in poll

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed last night that Miguel Gonzalez would start Sunday afternoon's game in Chicago, and the right-hander is officially listed in that spot. It's no longer TBD. Bud Norris' role still needs to be determined. The starters for next week's series in Minnesota haven't been revealed. According to STATS, the Orioles' 36-0 record when leading after seven innings is tied for the best mark in the majors. The Orioles are 39-0 when leading after the eighth,...

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Tonight's game and Showalter on Wieters' catching schedule

July 02, 2015, 6:50pm

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Tonight's game and Showalter on Wieters' catching schedule

The Orioles are in Chicago tonight to begin a two-city, six-game road trip. Their lineup should lean heavily to the right against White Sox left-hander John Danks. Right-handers are hitting .321 against Danks this season and lefties are batting .230. The Orioles took five of six games from the White Sox last season and have won or tied the series every year since 2009. They swept a three-game set in Chicago last summer for the first time since May 1989. The Orioles launched 12 home runs in six...

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Buck Showalter on Sunday starter, Kevin Gausman and 2-0 loss

July 02, 2015, 6:46pm

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Buck Showalter on Sunday starter, Kevin Gausman and 2-0 loss

Orioles manager Buck Showalter named Miguel Gonzalez as Sunday's starter against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. Bud Norris was lined up to make the start, but Gonzalez is moving ahead of him. Showalter also said Kevin Gausman will accompany the team to Chicago. He didn't promise that Gausman will get another start, but the right-hander is staying with the club and appears to be staying in the rotation. The Orioles won't add another reliever before Friday night's game, so Norris could...

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Machado denied monthly honor (O's lose 2-0)

July 02, 2015, 2:53pm

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Machado denied monthly honor (O's lose 2-0)

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado had his 12-game hitting streak halted last night, and he learned today that he wasn't named the American League's Player of the Month for June. The honor went to Angels first baseman Albert Pujols, who batted .303 (30-for-99) with four doubles, 13 home runs, 26 RBIs and 23 runs scored in 27 games. Machado led the league with 42 hits and finished second with a .365 average in 28 games. He ranked fourth with 22 RBIs, tied for fifth with a .411 on-base...

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Orioles sign Chris Perez (plus other notes)

July 02, 2015, 1:12pm

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The Orioles signed veteran reliever Chris Perez to a Triple-A deal today and sent him to Sarasota while he begins serving a 50-game suspension. Perez, the 42nd overall pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Miami, was suspended on June 24 for a second offense of using a drug of abuse. He was a free agent after allowing eight runs and 14 hits in 7 2/3 innings with Triple-A Colorado Springs. Perez was an All-Star with the Indians in 2011 and 2012 when he totaled 75...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

July 02, 2015, 11:13am

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Chris Davis is in right field again tonight, making his sixth start as the Orioles wrap up their homestand. David Lough is in left field. Chris Parmelee continues to start at first base. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis RF Matt Wieters C Chris Parmelee 1B J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B David Lough LF Kevin Gausman RHP For the Rangers Odor 2B Moreland 1B Fielder DH Beltre 3B Hamilton LF Choo RF Andrus SS Martin CF Chirinos C Gallardo RHP

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Orioles option Tyler Wilson (with notes)

July 02, 2015, 10:42am

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The Orioles have optioned pitcher Tyler Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk, as expected, to make room for starter Kevin Gausman on the 25-man roster. Wilson was recalled yesterday and didn't get into last night's game. The Orioles have a six-man bullpen again, though manager Buck Showalter said Bud Norris is available in relief if needed. Zach Britton recorded his 60th career save last night to tie Dick Hall for eighth place on the Orioles' all-time list. Britton has surrendered two earned runs over...

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Pending free agents and tonight's game

July 01, 2015, 9:33pm

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With Delmon Young designated for assignment yesterday, the Orioles are down to eight pending free agents on their roster. They began the season with 11. Young, reliever Ryan Webb and outfielder Alejandro De Aza have been subtracted. The list still includes pitchers Wei-Yin Chen, Bud Norris, Darren O'Day, Tommy Hunter and Wesley Wright, catcher Matt Wieters, first baseman Chris Davis and outfielder Steve Pearce. I'm listing Davis as a first baseman, but he's made five starts in right...

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Buck Showalter on bullpen and 4-2 win

July 01, 2015, 6:06pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter indicated tonight that he won't have a seven-man bullpen for Thursday's series finale against the Rangers. However, starter Bud Norris will be available in relief in an emergency. It appears that Tyler Wilson, recalled today, will be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for starter Kevin Gausman. Wei-Yin Chen allowed two solo home runs over eight innings, throwing only 87 pitches, in the Orioles' 4-2 win before 23,019. Zach Britton struck out the side in...

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Dan Duquette talks about today's roster move (O's win 4-2)

July 01, 2015, 3:03pm

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Dan Duquette talks about today's roster move (O's win 4-2)

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette expressed confidence tonight that the club will be able to trade outfielder Delmon Young, who was designated for assignment to create room for pitcher Tyler Wilson on the 25-man roster. Duquette doesn't expect a deal to be completed tonight, but the Orioles have 10 days. "Delmon is a qualified major league hitter," Duquette said, "and hopefully we will be able to find a spot for him in a few days." Manager Buck Showalter met with Young after...

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Delmon Young designated for assignment

July 01, 2015, 2:16pm

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The Orioles designated outfielder Delmon Young for assignment today to make room for pitcher Tyler Wilson on the 25-man roster. The move was announced after the club took batting practice. Young was batting .270/.289/.339 with six doubles, two home runs and 16 RBIs in 52 games in his second season with the team. He was 2-for-19 in his last eight games. Manager Buck Showalter wanted to keep "all the pieces," as he says, but the Orioles have a glut of outfielders with no minor league options....

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Buck Showalter on pending roster move and more

July 01, 2015, 1:48pm

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Buck Showalter on pending roster move and more

We're still waiting for the Orioles to announce the corresponding roster move for pitcher Tyler Wilson. "Dan's still working some things, so give him the opportunity to continue down that path until we need to do something. I know he's been working a lot of things," said manager Buck Showalter. "We've got a lot of good players and somebody that will end up in the big leagues. So I take some solace, good feel, that someone's going to end up in the big leagues who is in the big leagues...

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Tyler Wilson will be recalled tonight

July 01, 2015, 12:53pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed that right-hander Tyler Wilson will be in the bullpen for tonight's game against the Rangers at Camden Yards. He arrived at the ballpark this afternoon. A corresponding move will be announced before first pitch and all signs point to an outfielder coming off the 25-man roster. Nolan Reimold appears to be safe. Showalter said Reimold is going on paternity leave following Sunday's game in Chicago and must return to the roster on Thursday, though the...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

July 01, 2015, 11:19am

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Tyler Wilson isn't listed among the Orioles relievers today, but the lineup board could change before first pitch. Manny Machado, riding a 12-game hitting streak, led qualifying American League batters in June with 42 hits, ranked second with a .365 average, was fourth with 22 RBIs, was tied for fifth with a .411 on-base percentage and ranked fifth with a .635 slugging percentage. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis RF Chris Parmelee 1B J.J. Hardy SS...

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Is Tyler Wilson headed to Baltimore?

July 01, 2015, 10:45am

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Tyler Wilson is no longer is starting tonight for Triple-A Norfolk, intensifying speculation that the Orioles will recall him for tonight's game against the Rangers at Camden Yards. Michael Bowden will start for the Tides, according to The Virginian-Pilot. I'm told that Wilson is a healthy scratch. His removal isn't related to a physical ailment. He's expected to be seen at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter indicated last night that the Orioles could add a seventh reliever after Brad...

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Taking another look at a possible roster move and tonight's game

June 30, 2015, 6:51pm

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Taking another look at a possible roster move and tonight's game

The Orioles won't go with a six-man bullpen for much longer, and the extra arm may arrive later today. Manager Buck Showalter wants to get back to seven relievers and be able to match up rather than just choose who's most rested. Tyler Wilson is slated to start tonight for Triple-A Norfolk and he's been down for more than 10 days, making him eligible to return to the majors. The Orioles considered bringing up Jorge Rondon while they were in Toronto before choosing Mychal Givens. Rondon also...

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Will the Orioles recall another reliever following 8-6 loss?

June 30, 2015, 6:41pm

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The Orioles are discussing again whether they need to bring up another reliever following tonight's 8-6 loss to the Rangers before 27,370 at Camden Yards. Brad Brach tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings, leaving the Orioles without a long man in a shorthanded bullpen for Wednesday night's game. "Brad was the big key," said manager Buck Showalter after the Orioles lost their second straight game for the first time since June 18-19. "We have to kick it around whether we've got to make a move...

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Showalter on Parmelee and All-Star selections (O's lose 8-6)

June 30, 2015, 3:09pm

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Showalter on Parmelee and All-Star selections (O's lose 8-6)

The Orioles have won four games via shutout at Camden Yards over the last 21 days. According to Elias, June is the first month that the Orioles have registered three shutouts or more at home since August 2006. Chris Parmelee has become a regular in the Orioles' lineup, starting again tonight at first base. Parmelee was a career .249/.317/.392 hitter in parts of four seasons with the Twins before the Orioles signed him as a minor league free agent. He's 13-for-43 (.302) with four doubles, a...

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Jonathan Schoop will report to Frederick

June 30, 2015, 1:16pm

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Jonathan Schoop will report to Frederick

Second baseman Jonathan Schoop worked out again today at Camden Yards and will report to Single-A Frederick later this week while continuing his injury rehab assignment. Schoop is likely to join the Keys on Thursday. He won't accompany the Orioles to Chicago. Schoop's rehab assignment runs through Friday and the Orioles are discussing whether to option him instead of placing him on the active roster. "Obviously, he can be optioned. There are a lot of things there for us," said manager Buck...