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Looking at upcoming pitching matchups vs. Athletics

August 12, 2015, 7:11am

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Looking at upcoming pitching matchups vs. Athletics

The Orioles are attempting to conclude their road trip with a 5-4 record before heading home and enjoying Thursday's off-day. Lineups will be posted shortly. The Orioles are 22-17 in day games and 21-16 in the last game of a series. They're batting .267 on their current trip, and the starters have posted a 4.70 ERA in 46 innings. Home teams won all 15 games yesterday for the first time in major league history. The previous record was 12 games on May 23, 1914. The National League, American...

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Wondering about Wieters and whether Orioles can win series

August 11, 2015, 10:03pm

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Road teams went 0-15 last night for the first time in major league history, the clincher coming when the Orioles lost to the Mariners 6-5 in 10 innings on Austin Jackson's bases-loaded single off left-hander T.J. McFarland. The Orioles remain two games back for the second wild card and 4 1/2 behind the first-place Yankees in the American League East. Another opportunity lost. We'll find out later today whether catcher Matt Wieters is headed to the disabled list or if the Orioles will try to...

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Matt Wieters leaves game with hamstring injury

August 11, 2015, 7:51pm

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Matt Wieters leaves game with hamstring injury

The Orioles need a do-over in tonight's game in Seattle. Chris Tillman exited after only 2 1/3 innings and catcher Matt Wieters followed him to the dugout with the Orioles behind 5-2. The Orioles announced that Wieters was removed due to a strained right hamstring, which he apparently suffered while fielding Mark Trumbo's roller in front of the mound. Manager Buck Showalter summoned reliever Brian Matusz, noticed that Wieters was grimacing and made another change. Caleb Joseph replaced...

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Orioles lineup vs. Mariners (updated with Seattle lineup)

August 11, 2015, 1:47pm

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Nolan Reimold is in left field tonight for the Orioles as their series continues in Seattle. Chris Davis is playing first base and Gerardo Parra is in right field. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Gerardo Parra RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C Jonathan Schoop 2B Jimmy Paredes DH J.J. Hardy SS Nolan Reimold LF Chris Tillman RHP For the MarinersAustin Jackson CFKyle Seager 3BNelson Cruz RFRobinson CanÃ³ 2BSeth Smith LFMark Trumbo DHLogan Morrison 1BBrad Miller SSMike Zunino...

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A few notes before tonight's game

August 11, 2015, 12:52pm

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Chris Davis has collected 11 home runs and 29 RBIs in his last 19 games dating back to July 22. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the only Orioles with as many home runs and RBIs in 20 games or fewer are Jim Gentile in 1961, Albert Belle in 2000 and Davis in 2013. I wrote this morning that Chris Tillman, making his first start tonight since July 29, is 6-0 with a 2.09 ERA in seven career outings against the Mariners. I'll add that he's held Seattle to a .172 average. Tillman is 14-3 with...

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Orioles acquire Jason Stoffel from Astros (Tyler Wilson update)

August 11, 2015, 10:47am

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The Orioles announced two minor league trades this afternoon aimed at improving their pitching depth. The Orioles acquired right-hander Jason Stoffel from the Astros in exchange for cash considerations. He's been assigned to Double-A Bowie. They also confirmed the acquisition of right-hander Matt Buschmann from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations. He's been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Stoffel, 26, was 4-2 with a 4.91 ERA in 35 appearances at Triple-A Fresno. He walked 18 and struck...

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Leftovers from last night

August 11, 2015, 8:01am

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The Orioles are 18-8 against the Mariners since 2012, including a 10-4 record at Safeco Field. With last night's win, the Orioles also improved to 15-18 in one-run games and 51-0 when leading after the eighth inning. They're 45-21 when scoring first and 49-29 when homering. Chris Davis is sporting more than a new mustache. He also owns an eight-game hitting streak that includes 10 hits in 28 at-bats for a .357 average. Davis has two doubles, five home runs, 11 RBIs, five walks and nine runs...

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Tonight's game and Duquette on possible in-house reinforcements

August 10, 2015, 7:16pm

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Tonight's game and Duquette on possible in-house reinforcements

The Orioles moved to within two games of the second wild card last night and 4 1/2 games of the first-place Yankees in the American League East. Zach Britton didn't stay in the bullpen last night. He worked the final 1 2/3 innings after Wei-Yin Chen's superb start and recorded his 28th save in 29 opportunities. He also threw a season-high 36 pitches while allowing an unearned run in the ninth with a two-out strikeout-passed ball. Britton's fastball topped out at 99 mph during Kyle Seager's...

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Chaz Roe headed to disabled list (now it's official)

August 10, 2015, 3:31pm

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Chaz Roe headed to disabled list (now it's official)

The Orioles will place reliever Chaz Roe on the 15-day disabled list before tonight's game in Seattle and recall Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie. Givens already has joined the team in Seattle, as I wrote in my last blog entry. He was optioned on Thursday to make room for Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia, but he's allowed to return before the minimum 10 days because he's replacing an injured player. Roe is 2-2 with a 3.12 ERA in 28 appearances this season. He was tagged with the loss yesterday in...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

August 10, 2015, 2:19pm

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Matt Wieters is serving as the designated hitter and Junior Lake is starting in left field tonight, as the Orioles begin a three-game series in Seattle. Wieters is 4-for-28 as the designated hitter this season. In 26 career starts against the American League West, left-hander Wei-Yin Chen is 14-5 with a 2.81 ERA and 17 quality starts over 166 1/3 innings. The Orioles are 20-6 in those games. Former Oriole Nelson Cruz has recorded an extra-base hit in nine straight games for the Mariners and is...

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Orioles preparing to recall Mychal Givens

August 10, 2015, 1:13pm

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Right-hander Mychal Givens has joined the Orioles in Seattle today for the start of a three-game series and will be added to the bullpen. The Orioles officially will recall Givens later today from Double-A Bowie and make a corresponding 25-man roster move. Givens was optioned four days ago and can't return unless he's replacing an injured player. Someone is headed to the disabled list. If you're worried about closer Zach Britton because he didn't pitch yesterday, it's not him. He's...

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Can the Orioles cool down Cruz?

August 10, 2015, 8:25am

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A rotation that is seriously lacking in consistency must deal with Nelson Cruz for the next three games. Life isn't always fair. The former Oriole is riding a 19-game hitting streak with the Mariners. He's homered in seven of his last nine games and is tied with Mike Trout for the major league lead with 33. His .998 OPS ranks fourth and his .325 average ranks seventh. Cruz is batting .314/.396/.483 with eight doubles, nine home runs and 28 RBIs in 56 games at Safeco Field. He returned to...

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Playing the numbers game after yesterday's loss

August 09, 2015, 8:04pm

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Playing the numbers game after yesterday's loss

With yesterday's 5-4, 11-inning loss to the Angels, the Orioles fell three games back for the second wild card spot and failed to gain ground on the Yankees, who remain five games ahead of them in the division. An opportunity also was lost, and the second-guessing carried through the night. Manager Buck Showalter took a huge risk by ordering intentional walks to Mike Trout and Albert Pujols to load the bases with two outs. Brian Matusz fell behind in the count and eventually ran it full before...

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Tyler Wilson scratched with sore oblique (O's lose 5-4 in 11 innings)

August 09, 2015, 3:21pm

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Tyler Wilson scratched with sore oblique (O's lose 5-4 in 11 innings)

Orioles pitching prospect Tyler Wilson was scratched from today's start at Triple-A Norfolk with a sore oblique muscle. Veteran left-hander Dana Eveland replaced Wilson in the rotation and tossed two scoreless innings against Indianapolis. Jorge Rondon took over for Eveland in the third. Wilson is 2-1 with a 2.19 ERA in six appearances with the Orioles, including two starts. He was optioned again after allowing two runs in 7 2/3 innings in a 9-2 win over the Athletics on Aug. 3. Wilson is 5-5...

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Chris Parmelee accepts outright assignment

August 09, 2015, 10:26am

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Chris Parmelee accepts outright assignment

Chris Parmelee is staying in the Orioles' organization. Parmelee has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. He could have declined it and become a free agent. The Orioles designated Parmelee for assignment on July 31 to create a roster spot for outfielder Gerardo Parra. He cleared waivers yesterday and had his contract assigned to Norfolk. Parmelee batted .216/.255/.433 with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs and nine RBIs in 32 games with the Orioles. He got off to a hot...

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Orioles and Angels lineups

August 09, 2015, 9:16am

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The Orioles are going for a series win against the Angels this afternoon with Miguel Gonzalez on the mound. He took the loss in his last outing, allowing three runs over 5 1/3 innings in Oakland. Gerardo Parra is in right field while David Lough gets a start in left. For the Orioles:Manny Machado 3BGerardo Parra RFAdam Jones CFChris Davis 1BMatt Wieters CJonathan Schoop 2BJimmy Paredes DHJ.J. Hardy SSDavid Lough LF Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Angels:Johnny Giavotella 2B Kole Calhoun RF Mike...

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Orioles going for series win today in Anaheim

August 08, 2015, 8:45pm

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A rotation that posted a 7.07 ERA in the previous eight games got exactly what it needed last night. Good Ubaldo Jimenez. Jimenez blanked the Angels on two hits over eight innings in the Orioles' 5-0 victory - the club's ninth shutout of the season. He had registered a 10.61 ERA in four starts since the All-Star break. The Orioles moved to within five games of the first-place Yankees in the American League East. They're two behind the Blue Jays for the second wild card. Adam Jones registered...

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Notes on the rotation, Schoop and more

August 08, 2015, 2:43pm

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The Orioles have tweaked their rotation for the Mariners series at Safeco Field. The club announced that Wei-Yin Chen will start Monday night, followed by Chris Tillman on Tuesday and Kevin Gausman on Wednesday. Tillman was supposed to start the opener, but he's being pushed back one more day. The Mariners are starting left-hander Vidal Nuno, Taijuan Walker and Hisashi Iwakuma. Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop is rising up the order as his average continues to climb. Schoop is batting...

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Orioles and Angels lineups

August 08, 2015, 1:32pm

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Ryan Flaherty, trying to snap an 0-for-26 slump, is starting at first base tonight for the Orioles. Flaherty is 4-for-7 with a home run and four RBIs lifetime against Angels starter Garrett Richards. Chris Davis moves to right field and Gerardo Parra shifts over to left. Matt Wieters is serving as the designated hitter. He's 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs against Richards. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Gerardo Parra LF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis RF Matt Wieters DH Jonathan Schoop 2B...

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Orioles release Bud Norris (Chris Parmelee clears waivers)

August 08, 2015, 12:32pm

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Unable to work out a trade, the Orioles have released pitcher Bud Norris. He's now free to sign with any club. Norris was designated for assignment on July 31 leading to the non-waiver trade deadline. Norris 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, including 11 starts. It was a disappointing transition from the 2014 season, when Norris set a career high with 15 wins and posted a career-low 3.65 ERA...