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Wrapping up an 8-6 loss

September 18, 2015, 7:05pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have lost three of their last 10 games by scores of 14-6, 10-1 and tonight's 8-6 final against the Rays. The other two most recent losses were 10-4 and 8-6. When they're on the short end of a final, they're not shy about giving up runs. There's no logical explanation, of course. It's just another layer of frustration in a season that's down to its last 15 games. "I wish there was something we could pinpoint so we could keep those games close," said...

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More on closers and catwalks (O's lose 8-6)

September 18, 2015, 3:09pm

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More on closers and catwalks (O's lose 8-6)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles' pecking order for closers starts with left-hander Zach Britton, who's 33-for-36 in save situations this year. Next in line is Darren O'Day, who notched his third save last night. Is Brad Brach third among the options if he's available to pitch? "I wouldn't handicap it that way," manager Buck Showalter said before tonight's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. "Basically, I look at the opposition and who they have off the bench and what we have...

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Showalter on Britton, Gonzalez and scoreboard watching

September 18, 2015, 2:02pm

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Showalter on Britton, Gonzalez and scoreboard watching

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter won't commit to left-hander Zach Britton closing tonight if there's a save situation - at least not while he's talking to reporters in the dugout during batting practice. That's information he prefers to keep private. Britton said he's available after resting the past two nights. Showalter isn't going to tip off the opposing manager by laying out his bullpen plans and which relievers can be used. "I'm not going to tell you Zach is...

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Zach Britton: "I'm ready to go"

September 18, 2015, 12:57pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles closer Zach Britton said he's available to pitch tonight if the club is in a save situation. Britton was held out of last night's 4-3 victory over the Rays, with manager Buck Showalter wanting to rest him in back-to-back games. Britton had appeared in three straight before Wednesday night's series finale against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Showalter hinted following last night's game that Britton might be dealing with some soreness. "Not too much," Britton...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

September 18, 2015, 11:09am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Steve Pearce is starting in left field tonight, Dariel Alvarez returns to right and Nolan Reimold is leading off. Caleb Joseph is catching. Shortstop J.J. Hardy is batting .192/.224/.269 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 43 games since the All-Star break. He's 4-for-35 this month with no home runs or RBIs in nine games. The Orioles have won seven of their last nine games and trail the Astros by 4 1/2 for the second wild card. Three teams are ahead of them, including the...

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Tyler Wilson in the rotation, tonight's game, last night's win and more

September 17, 2015, 8:58pm

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Tyler Wilson in the rotation, tonight's game, last night's win and more

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Now it's Tyler Wilson's turn. The Orioles aren't holding auditions for their 2016 rotation. It only seems that way with Wilson getting the start tonight after Mike Wright took the mound again on Wednesday. This is being done more out of necessity. Miguel Gonzalez is on the disabled list. The list of alternatives is short. We're not even talking cocktail napkin short. No replacement is going to carry a lengthy track record of success at the major league level. It comes...

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Wrapping up a 4-3 win

September 17, 2015, 7:20pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles won't say that the eighth inning tonight was the most important of the season. They turned a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 lead and won for the seventh time in nine games, trimming their deficit for the second wild card to 4 1/2 games. Every loss is devastating as they try to make up ground. Most important inning of the season? They're not going to label it. They'll just enjoy it and move on to Friday night's game. "I wouldn't say that," said Adam Jones, who...

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Four-run rally pushes Orioles past Rays in eighth inning (O's win 4-3)

September 17, 2015, 5:51pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles came to life tonight after Rays starter Matt Moore left the game. They also came from behind to take a 4-3 lead. Moore held them to two hits over seven scoreless innings, with no walks and nine strikeouts. He hadn't gone more than five innings in any of his eight previous starts in 2015 or struck out more than four batters. Rays manager Kevin Cash brought in Alex Colome to work the eighth with Moore's pitch count at 93 and the Orioles trailing 3-0. And he...

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Mychal Givens has homecoming at The Trop (O's down 3-0)

September 17, 2015, 3:11pm

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Mychal Givens has homecoming at The Trop (O's down 3-0)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The four-game series against the Rays offers a chance for Orioles reliever Mychal Givens to pitch at home. Givens was drafted as a shortstop in the second round in 2009 out of H.B. Plant High School in Tampa, about a 20-25 minute drive to Tropicana Field. "It's a good feeling to be home," he said. "I haven't played here since high school. It's a good feeling to be back and be around family and friends. "They've seen some games on TV because they're broadcast...

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More from Buck Showalter on the rotation

September 17, 2015, 2:16pm

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More from Buck Showalter on the rotation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Ubaldo Jimenez will start Monday night against the Nationals in D.C. Chris Tillman will pitch Tuesday, and Wednesday's starter is listed as TBD. Tyler Wilson's turn falls on that day. However, Showalter didn't rule out Mike Wright returning to the rotation. It's a fluid situation. Miguel Gonzalez will throw from 120 feet on Friday and could rejoin the rotation next weekend in Boston. Showalter pretty much ruled out...

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Tyler Wilson added to rotation

September 17, 2015, 12:36pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have adjusted their rotation for the Rays series by inserting rookie Tyler Wilson. Chris Tillman starts tonight, followed by Wilson on Friday, Wei-Yin Chen on Saturday and Kevin Gausman on Sunday. Ubaldo Jimenez had been scheduled for Sunday, but he could go Monday in Washington D.C. The Orioles are off next Thursday. Manager Buck Showalter hasn't met with the media to detail the changes and how they impact rookie Mike Wright, who lasted only three-plus...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

September 17, 2015, 11:37am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Nolan Reimold is leading off tonight and playing left field for the opener of a four-games series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Dariel Alvarez is in right field , Steve Pearce is at first base and Chris Davis is serving as the designated hitter. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop is batting .324/.359/.595 (12-for-37) during his career-high nine-game hitting streak. Third baseman Manny Machado is batting .304/.420/.518 (17-for-56) in his last 15 games Rule 5 pick...

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Buck Showalter on Darren O'Day: "He's good people"

September 16, 2015, 7:21pm

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Buck Showalter on Darren O'Day: "He's good people"

The schedule has 17 games remaining on it. Ten of those games are away from Camden Yards and they're played in succession, an off-day on Sept. 24 the only interruption. The Orioles need to develop their road rage before it's too late. A 29-45 record outside of Baltimore has undermined the Orioles' efforts to repeat as division champions or grab one of the wild card spots. They could be toast by the time they return home on Sept. 28 for a four-game series against the Blue Jays. They're faced...

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Showalter speaks after 10-1 loss

September 16, 2015, 6:24pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't commit to Mike Wright making another start following tonight's 10-1 loss to the Red Sox at Camden Yards. It may happen. Tyler Wilson could replace him. And Showalter updated Miguel Gonzalez's throwing progression. Your guess is as good as mine. It's obvious that Wright hurt his chances tonight by lasting three innings plus two batters. He was charged with six runs, the last two scoring after Jorge Rondon replaced him. Here's Showalter: On Wright:...

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Christian Walker, leadoff hitters and the closer (O's lose 10-1)

September 16, 2015, 2:36pm

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Christian Walker, leadoff hitters and the closer (O's lose 10-1)

A win tonight would put the Orioles one game below .500 for the first time since Aug. 27 in Kansas City. They were headed in the wrong direction, losing 12 of 13 games and tumbling down the division and wild card standings. The Orioles are facing three left-handed starters in a row, including Boston's Henry Owens. Manager Buck Showalter chose tonight to put Nolan Reimold and Steve Pearce in his right-handed heavy lineup, but he's also got Gerardo Parra in right field and Chris Davis at first...

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Buck Showalter on today's anniversary and Miguel Gonzalez

September 16, 2015, 1:21pm

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Buck Showalter on today's anniversary and Miguel Gonzalez

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Orioles clinching the American League East at home and setting off a wild on-field celebration shared with the fans who were in no hurry to leave Camden Yards. Merry Clinchmas to everyone. Manager Buck Showalter was challenged today to share his most vivid memories from that night. "I'd have to think about it," he said. "You never assume any of it until it happens, until the last ball is caught and you step on first. Because we live in that world,...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

September 16, 2015, 11:20am

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Nolan Reimold returns to the Orioles' lineup tonight as their leadoff hitter and designated hitter. Steve Pearce is in left field and Gerardo Parra is in right. Miguel Gonzalez threw in the outfield again today. He's supposed to play catch again on Friday, extending the distance to around 120 feet. For the Orioles Nolan Reimold DH Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Jonathan Schoop 2B Steve Pearce LF Gerardo Parra RF J.J. Hardy SS Caleb Joseph C Mike Wright RHP For the Red Sox Brock...

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Another win, Hardy's defense, tonight's game and international signing

September 15, 2015, 8:46pm

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Another win, Hardy's defense, tonight's game and international signing

As the Orioles gathered inside their clubhouse following last night's dramatic 6-5 13-inning win over the Red Sox, they still had sole possession of third place in the American League East and trailed the Astros by 5 1/2 for the second wild card. The heart is still beating. Chris Davis produced the game-winning single, his third walk-off hit of the season. The bullpen allowed one run over eight innings. Manny Machado put on another show at third base, homered and delivered a huge single in the...

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Showalter: "We still feel like it's there for us if we can get the momentum needed"

September 15, 2015, 8:22pm

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Showalter: "We still feel like it's there for us if we can get the momentum needed"

Chris Davis lined a single past a drawn-in infield to score the winning run tonight in the 13th inning, rounded first base and made a mad dash toward the dugout to avoid another water-bottle shower. The walk-off wins never get old, but he wouldn't mind staying dry. The Orioles, meanwhile, are staying alive. Their 6-5 victory over the Red Sox at Camden Yards gave them six wins in their last seven games. They're two games below .500 for the first time since Aug. 28. The Orioles have won three...

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Ubaldo Jimenez seeking milestone win (O's win 6-5 in 13 innings)

September 15, 2015, 3:24pm

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Ubaldo Jimenez seeking milestone win (O's win 6-5 in 13 innings)

If Ubaldo Jimenez registers his 100th career victory tonight, he will become the 11th Dominican-born pitcher to reach the milestone. Hall of Famer Juan Marichal ranks first with 243 wins. Current Orioles pitching instructor Ramon Martinez owns 135 career wins. Jimenez tossed a scoreless first inning tonight, striking out David Ortiz on his 25th pitch to strand Xander Bogaerts, who drew a two-out walk. Center fielder Adam Jones received his Heart and Hustle Award before tonight's game. The...