Roch Kubatko

Miguel Gonzalez on pitching again in 2015: "I think it's important for all of us"

September 15, 2015, 1:49pm

Orioles

Miguel Gonzalez on pitching again in 2015: "I think it's important for all of us"

Miguel Gonzalez remains encouraged by his recovery and his chances of starting again this season for the Orioles. Gonzalez made 25 throws from 60 feet yesterday, his first activity since going on the disabled list Sept. 4 with tendinitis in his right shoulder. He also had swelling in his right elbow. He's scheduled to throw from 90 feet on Wednesday and 120 feet on Friday. "They want to take it slow," Gonzalez said. If there are no setbacks, Gonzalez will progress to a bullpen session before...

Tags:

Notes on roster, Tyler Wilson, coaching staff, Chris Parmelee and more

September 15, 2015, 1:06pm

Orioles

Notes on roster, Tyler Wilson, coaching staff, Chris Parmelee and more

Orioles manager Buck Showalter doesn't anticipate the club bringing up any more players following today's additions. "We're at 34 now? That's enough," Showalter said. The Orioles did consider outfielder David Lough, who recently was hit on the right hand while trying to bunt. X-rays were negative. Lough isn't part of the taxi squad in Sarasota, a group that includes outfielder Henry Urrutia, infielder Rey Navarro and catcher Audry Perez. Showalter said Tyler Wilson could make a spot...

Tags:

orioles chris parmelee featured_sidebar tyler wilson ubaldo jimenez frontstory_orioles2

Orioles and Red Sox lineups

September 15, 2015, 11:08am

Orioles

Gerardo Parra is leading off and playing right field tonight for the Orioles. Steve Pearce is starting in left field and Nolan Reimold is on the bench.Steve Clevenger is serving as the designated hitter. Chris Davis has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games, batting .425/.574/1.025 (17-for-40), including 10 extra-base hits in that span. Adam Jones has recorded nine RBIs over the last four games. Reimold has scored 10 runs in eight games this month. Zach Britton has posted a 1.50 ERA over his...

Tags:

orioles chris davis zach britton frontstory_orioles2

Orioles recalling four players, FanFest scheduled for Dec. 12 (updated)

September 15, 2015, 10:30am

Orioles

The Orioles' expanded roster will include four more players from Triple-A Norfolk. Officials confirmed today that the club will recall pitchers Tyler Wilson and Oliver Drake, first baseman Christian Walker and outfielder Junior Lake. The Tides lost Game 5 of the International League semifinals last night to Columbus, ending their season and freeing the Orioles to bring up reinforcements. Wilson hasn't pitched in five days, making him available to the Orioles right away. He was 5-5 with a 3.24...

Tags:

orioles christian walker fanfest featured_sidebar junior lake oliver drake tyler wilson frontstory_orioles2

Upcoming roster moves and tonight's game

September 14, 2015, 9:03pm

Orioles

Upcoming roster moves and tonight's game

While wondering if anyone cares that I went 12-3-1 picking against the spread in NFL games ... The Orioles haven't tinkered with their roster since reinstating shortstop J.J. Hardy from the disabled list on Sept. 8 and recalling outfielder Dariel Alvarez from Single-A Frederick. That's an entire week. More changes could be coming today. The Orioles would like to act quickly now that Triple-A Norfolk has been eliminated from the International League playoffs, losing the Game 5 semifinal last...

Tags:

orioles christian walker featured_sidebar oliver drake rey navarro tyler wilson ubaldo jimenez frontstory_orioles2

Showalter speaks after 2-0 win

September 14, 2015, 6:52pm

Orioles

Don't look now, but the Orioles have sole possession of third place in the American League East. They're not covering the lockers in plastic, but it beats a last-place tie. Kevin Gausman threw 29 pitches in the first inning before settling down and working through the sixth in a 2-0 win over the Red Sox before 19,666 at Camden Yards. The Orioles won for the fifth time in six games and are three under .500 for the first time since Aug. 29. Gausman earned his first win since Aug. 1 and Zach...

Tags:

orioles adam jones brian matusz buck showalter featured_sidebar kevin gausman frontstory_orioles2

Reimold trying to maintain his roll in a new leadoff role (O's win 2-0)

September 14, 2015, 3:17pm

Orioles

Reimold trying to maintain his roll in a new leadoff role (O's win 2-0)

Before Nolan Reimold knocks in another run for the Orioles, he taps his fist against his wood locker inside the home clubhouse. Reimold freely admit that he believes in jinxes and would rather void talking about the adjustments that he's made at the plate with hitting coach Scott Coolbaugh. He skimps on the details, a smile creasing his face. It's going good for Reimold. Don't mess with it by talking about it. Reimold is making his eighth start this month, again situated atop the order but...

Tags:

orioles featured_sidebar nolan reimold frontstory_orioles2

Updating Miguel Gonzalez and more

September 14, 2015, 1:10pm

Orioles

Miguel Gonzalez threw off flat ground today in his first session since going on the disabled list with tendinitis in his right shoulder and inflammation in his right elbow. "Felt really good, no problems," said manager Buck Showalter. "Actually got more aggressive toward the end and didn't feel anything, so that's good news today." The next step probably involves another flat ground session. "Would do that again, I think," Showalter said. "That was the first time in a long time....

Tags:

orioles brian matusz buck showalter featured_sidebar miguel gonzalez mike wright terry virts trey mancini frontstory_orioles2

Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

September 14, 2015, 11:04am

Orioles

The Orioles are breaking out their right-handed lineup tonight against Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. Nolan Reimold is leading off again and serving as the designated hitter. Steve Pearce is in left field and Dariel Alvarez is in right. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Manny Machado needs three more stolen bases for the seventh 20/20 season in Orioles history. He already has 28 home runs. Machado would join Paul Blair (26/20 in 1969), Don Baylor (25/32 in 1975), Reggie Jackson (27/28 in...

Tags:

orioles brian matusz caleb joseph dariel alvarez manny machado nolan reimold steve pearce frontstory_orioles2

Orioles still doing math while climbing division

September 13, 2015, 9:10pm

Orioles

Orioles manager Buck Showalter checked the final 25 games on the schedule and said his team was aiming to go 25-0. That's how you make up ground in a pennant race and extend your season into late October. You have 25 games left, you win all 25 of them. We're down to the last 20 games and the Orioles have won four of their last five. Showalter isn't the type who likes to settle, but he'll take a 24-1 finish without complaint. The Orioles are tied with the Rays for third place in the American...

Tags:

orioles adam jones buck showalter featured_sidebar kevin gausman frontstory_orioles2

Showalter on snowball time of year

September 13, 2015, 7:42pm

Orioles

Manager Buck Showalter refers to the final month of the season as the "snowball time of year." Losses can pile up on a team - just ask the Orioles - but so can the wins. The Orioles are rolling in the right direction again, winning back-to-back series for the first time since July 24-29 following tonight's 8-2 victory over the Royals before 22,496 at Camden Yards. The Orioles (69-73) took two of three from the Yankees and the Royals and are tied with the Rays for third place in the American...

Tags:

orioles buck showalter featured_sidebar jonathan schoop wei-yin chen frontstory_orioles2

Notes and quotes before tonight's game (O's win 8-2)

September 13, 2015, 2:23pm

Orioles

Notes and quotes before tonight's game (O's win 8-2)

Most of the early talk during manager Buck Showalter's pregame session with the media today involved college football, the Ravens and new ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza, a four-time All-American softball player at Stanford. Showalter keeps suggesting that reporters look up her career stats. OK, I did. She batted .416 with 70 doubles, nine triples, 50 home runs and 188 RBIs in 259 games. She also stole 86 bases and posted a .719 slugging percentage. "I talked to her today," Showalter...

Tags:

orioles buck showalter christian walker featured_sidebar jessica mendoza nolan reimold frontstory_orioles2

Orioles lineup vs. Royals

September 13, 2015, 11:37am

Orioles

Orioles manager Buck Showalter is keeping Nolan Reimold in the leadoff spot tonight as his club tries to win its second consecutive series for the first time since July 24-29. Chris Davis is batting third again, with Adam Jones in the cleanup spot. Steve Clevenger is serving as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nolan Reimold LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Gerardo Parra RF Matt Wieters C Jonathan Schoop 2B Steve Clevenger DH J.J. Hardy SS Wei-Yin Chen LHP

Tags:

orioles adam jones chris davis nolan reimold steve clevenger frontstory_orioles2

High scoring, hit batters, Reimold's resurgence and tonight's game

September 12, 2015, 10:09pm

Orioles

High scoring, hit batters, Reimold's resurgence and tonight's game

In recognition of the 2015 NFL season, the Orioles scored two touchdowns on Friday and surrendered two yesterday. Manager Buck Showalter gladly would settle for one field goal and a win. First baseman Chris Davis has been hit by pitches in three consecutive games and has walked in seven straight. My guess is he prefers the walks, but I haven't gotten it confirmed. The Orioles have been hit by pitches 45 times this season. The Pirates ranked first in the majors yesterday with 81, while the...

Tags:

orioles chris davis featured_sidebar nolan reimold wei-yin chen frontstory_orioles1

Wrapping up a 14-6 loss

September 12, 2015, 4:38pm

Orioles

Heading into today's game at Camden Yards, the Orioles' bullpen led the American League and ranked third in the majors with a 2.70 ERA since April 29. Opponents were batting .230 during the span, which ranked fifth in the majors. Maybe they were due for a dud. The relievers who followed starter Chris Tillman combined to allow 10 runs. Two of Tillman's inherited runners also crossed the plate in a 14-6 loss to the Royals. Tillman was charged with four runs, the last two scoring as he sat on...

Tags:

orioles brian matusz chaz roe chris tillman steve johnson tj mcfarland featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles3

Rain goes away and game begins (O's lose 14-6)

September 12, 2015, 12:33pm

Orioles

Rain goes away and game begins (O's lose 14-6)

Today's game between the Orioles and Royals finally started after a delay of 3 hours and 2 minutes. It rained for a large part of it. Chris Davis was hit by another pitch in the bottom of the first inning. Yordano Ventura nailed him on the left foot. Davis limped to first base and the moment passed without incident. No bats were harmed in the making of this inning. The Orioles grabbed a 1-0 lead when Manny Machado singled with one out, Davis was hit, Adam Jones reached on an infield single and...

Tags:

orioles chris davis chris tillman featured_sidebar gerardo parra frontstory_orioles3

Updates on game status, Garcia, Gonzalez and more (we're under way)

September 12, 2015, 8:49am

Orioles

Updates on game status, Garcia, Gonzalez and more (we're under way)

The rain continues to fall at Camden Yards and the start of today's game will be delayed. The only time that the tarp was peeled back was to allow the grounds crew to work on the area around home plate. It was a brief exposure. Manager Buck Showalter stopped by the weather room after finishing his session with the media. He's searching for a window to play the game. Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia will pitch in the Arizona Fall League. The Orioles checked to make sure he was eligible. The Orioles...

Tags:

orioles brooks robinson featured_sidebar jason garcia miguel gonzalez frontstory_orioles3

Orioles lineup vs. Royals (with Royals lineup)

September 12, 2015, 6:50am

Orioles

Nolan Reimold remains the Orioles' leadoff hitter today as they attempt to win their fourth consecutive game. Gerardo Parra is batting fifth. Matt Wieters is behind the plate and Jimmy Paredes is serving as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nolan Reimold LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Gerardo Parra RF Matt Wieters C Jonathan Schoop 2B Jimmy Paredes DH J.J. Hardy SS Chris Tillman RHP Kevin Gausman, Ubaldo Jimenez and Mike Wright are the listed starters for the Red Sox...

Tags:

orioles featured_sidebar

Notes, quotes and today's game

September 11, 2015, 8:38pm

Orioles

Did you sleep fast? It's recommended with a day game following a night game. You can't toss and turn with a short turnaround. You may need a raft to get from your car to the ballpark. The forecast calls for rain most of the day and the Orioles could be forced to play a doubleheader on Sunday. I don't have inside weather information and the Orioles haven't laid out their postponement plans, but the Royals are making their only trip to Baltimore. The expanded roster has stayed the same with...

Tags:

orioles chris davis chris tillman featured_sidebar

Chris Davis: "It just didn't look right, regardless of whether it was on purpose or not"

September 11, 2015, 8:27pm

Orioles

Chris Davis: "It just didn't look right, regardless of whether it was on purpose or not"

Hitting two grand slams as part of a 10-run inning normally would absorb most of the attention, but not tonight. Not when Chris Davis was hit by a pitch and slammed his bat to the ground, snapping it in half. Not when manager Buck Showalter was ejected and had his face turn beet-red as he screamed at home plate umpire Mark Carlson for not ejecting Royals pitcher Franklin Morales. It's hard to shove two grand slams into the back seat of a 14-8 win. The Orioles weren't thrilled by it, but that...