Roch Kubatko

Looking back and ahead

May 23, 2015, 8:45pm

Orioles

MIAMI - The Orioles were discussing late last night whether to rush a pitcher from Triple-A Norfolk to Marlins Park for today's series finale. They're fortunate that Oliver Drake ate up three innings in his major league debut, but he doesn't figure to be available for the next few days. And who knows what's happening to Brian Matusz, who was ejected for having a sticky substance on his right arm and could be facing a suspension? Marlins manager Dan Jennings probably should avoid swinging by...

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Wrapping up a 1-0 13-inning loss and Matusz's ejection

May 23, 2015, 8:22pm

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Wrapping up a 1-0 13-inning loss and Matusz's ejection

MIAMI - The Orioles lost a game tonight in 13 innings. They tried their hardest not to collectively lose their cool after returning to the clubhouse. It's obvious that the team is incensed that Marlins manager Dan Jennings asked umpires to check reliever Brian Matusz's right arm with two outs in the bottom of the 12th inning of a scoreless game. Matusz was ejected for having an illegal substance on his arm and could be facing a suspension. Matusz declined to talk about it, saying he would...

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Matusz ejected in 12th inning (O's lose 1-0 in 13th)

May 23, 2015, 6:51pm

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Matusz ejected in 12th inning (O's lose 1-0 in 13th)

MIAMI - Orioles reliever Brian Matusz was ejected from tonight's game against the Marlins with two outs in the bottom of the 12th inning after umpires appeared to check his right arm. The assumption is Matusz was tossed for having an illegal substance on his arm. Matusz retired the first two Marlins after replacing Oliver Drake, who worked three scoreless innings in his major league debut. Dan Jennings, in his sixth game as Miami's manager after moving down from the front office, asked...

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Paredes enjoying life atop AL batting leaders (Drake makes debut)

May 23, 2015, 3:30pm

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Paredes enjoying life atop AL batting leaders (Drake makes debut)

MIAMI - The scoreboard at Marlins Park listed the batting leaders in the American League this afternoon as players hit on the field. Jimmy Paredes' name appeared between Nelson Cruz and Miguel Cabrera. Impressive company, for sure. It's even more impressive when you consider that the list was outdated. Cruz dropped one point behind Paredes after going 1-for-4 earlier today. And Paredes upped his average to .359 tonight with a single in the first inning that also extended his streak of...

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Showalter, Gausman and Drake before tonight's game

May 23, 2015, 2:16pm

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Showalter, Gausman and Drake before tonight's game

MIAMI - Orioles pitcher Bud Norris will continue his rehab assignment on Wednesday with a start at Double-A Bowie. The Baysox have a 6:35 p.m. game against Erie at Prince George's Stadium. Norris allowed nine runs and 12 hits in 2 2/3 innings yesterday at Triple-A Norfolk in Game 1 of a doubleheader against Rochester. He went on the disabled list retractive to May 11 with bronchitis and was eligible to return on Tuesday, but he's not ready. "Bud knows he's close," said manager Buck...

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Orioles and Marlins lineups

May 23, 2015, 11:36am

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MIAMI - Jimmy Paredes remains in the Orioles lineup tonight at second base. Paredes currently leads the American League with a .353 average. Mariners outfielder and former teammate Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 today to lower his average to .352 Cruz has played 42 games, Paredes 28. Paredes has collected at least one hit in 25 of his 28 games, and 15 of his 41 hits have gone for extra bases. He's currently riding a 19-game on-base streak since April 24. The Orioles (19-20) are trying to reach .500...

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Orioles option Wilson

May 23, 2015, 11:16am

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MIAMI - The Orioles have optioned pitcher Tyler Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk, as expected, to make room for reliever Oliver Drake on the 25-man roster. Drake has been recalled from Norfolk and will be in uniform tonight at Marlins Park. He's been assigned No. 71. Wilson, 25, made two appearances with the Orioles since being recalled on Monday. He made his debut two nights later and tossed a scoreless inning in relief against the Mariners. He allowed a run last night in one-plus innings and...

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Orioles recalling Drake

May 23, 2015, 5:53am

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MIAMI - The Orioles are making another roster move today to bolster their bullpen, recalling right-hander Oliver Drake from Triple-A Norfolk. Drake will be in Miami for tonight's game against the Marlins. Right-hander Tyler Wilson, who earned his first major league win last night, most likely is the corresponding move. Wilson has pitched twice in the past three games and he has options, unlike most of the relievers. As I wrote this morning, Drake has posted a 0.96 ERA in 16 games with the...

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Tonight's game and possible roster move

May 22, 2015, 8:01pm

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MIAMI - Orioles manager Buck Showalter will celebrate his 59th birthday today by deciding whether Jimmy Paredes should remain in the lineup and how many right-handers to send out against Marlins starter Dan Haren. I'd prefer a bowling party. And cake. Haren is a right-hander with reverse splits in his career. Right-handers bat .267 against him and left-handers bat .240. However, left-handers are hitting .271 against him this season and right-handers are hitting only .186. Showalter, having...

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Wrapping up an 8-5 win

May 22, 2015, 7:48pm

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MIAMI - The Orioles are discussing whether they need to call up a fresh arm from Triple-A Norfolk before Saturday night's game against the Marlins. Brad Brach and Tommy Hunter aren't available after pitching tonight, according to manager Buck Showalter. Tyler Wilson registered his first major league win, but he could be optioned. Showalter is meeting tonight with pitching coach Dave Wallace and bullpen coach Dom Chiti. "I thought Tommy had probably the big outing of the night, coming into...

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Game update and Machado goes home again (O's win 8-5)

May 22, 2015, 3:34pm

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Game update and Machado goes home again (O's win 8-5)

MIAMI - Ubaldo Jimenez hadn't allowed a run in the first inning over seven starts before tonight, a streak that ended with two singles and two stolen bases. Giancarlo Stanton grounded a single into left field to score Dee Gordon, who led off with a single and swiped second and third base. Catcher Caleb Joseph nearly got him at second, but Gordon advanced to third without a throw. Jimenez threw 16 pitches, 14 strikes, in the first and fell behind 1-0. Stanton is 4-for-8 against him...

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Updating Norris, Flaherty and more

May 22, 2015, 2:07pm

Orioles

MIAMI - Bud Norris, making an injury rehab start at Triple-A Norfolk, allowed nine runs and 12 hits in 2 2/3 innings in Game 1 of a doubleheader against Rochester. Kennys Vargas homered twice off him. Norris walked none and struck out one. He threw 72 pitches, 47 for strikes, before Steve Johnson replaced him. Norris, weakened by bronchitis, is eligible to come off the disabled list May 26. He could stay on his rehab assignment for 30 days, though the plan called for him to make only one...

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Pregame quotes from Wieters, Cabrera and Navarro

May 22, 2015, 12:55pm

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Pregame quotes from Wieters, Cabrera and Navarro

MIAMI - Matt Wieters has a locker set up in the Orioles' clubhouse and will begin working out on Saturday with bench coach and catching instructor John Russell. Wieters will make throws, catch a few bullpen sessions and take batting practice in preparation for the start of his injury rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Bowie. Wieters said it's still a realistic goal to come off the 60-day disabled list when eligible on June 4. "I think so," he said. "I feel pretty good to play. The last...

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Orioles lineup vs. Marlins (O's make roster move)

May 22, 2015, 11:33am

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MIAMI - The Orioles have reinstated infielder Everth Cabrera from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Rey Navarro to Triple-A Norfolk. With the Orioles in Miami, they lose their designated hitter for the next three games. However, hot-hitting Jimmy Paredes will remain in the lineup at second base. The Orioles will attempt to win in Miami for only the second time in 13 games. This is their first visit to Marlins Park. The lone win in Miami came on June 9, 1999, a 4-2 victory at Pro...

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Orioles hoping to put Miami in a vise

May 21, 2015, 6:03pm

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The Orioles won't have to worry about a rain delay in Miami this weekend unless the Marlins are slow again to close the roof. Storms tend to sneak up on them. This is the Orioles' first visit to Marlins Park, where the home team is floundering. Miami has lost seven in a row and the general manager is in the dugout. No word on whether the traveling secretary will be handling the MRIs. The Orioles trail the all-time series 6-18, including 1-11 on the road. They've won only one series, going...

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Showalter: "It may not look aesthetically pleasing, but you end up with a W"

May 21, 2015, 3:02pm

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Showalter: "It may not look aesthetically pleasing, but you end up with a W"

The Orioles were a man short and almost went through their entire bullpen today, but they managed to take the series with a rain-delayed 5-4 win over the Mariners at Camden Yards. Infielder Rey Navarro had a tooth extracted and wasn't available. Manager Buck Showalter said the club will discuss whether to bring up a pitcher after using six relievers behind starter Chris Tillman, who was done after three innings because of the 2 hour, 5 minute rain delay. Tillman had no shot at returning after...

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Pearce hits first career slam (O's win 5-4)

May 21, 2015, 9:20am

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Pearce hits first career slam (O's win 5-4)

Steve Pearce was hitless in four at-bats last night, swung at the first pitch a few times and saw his average tumble to .193. Pearce remained in the Orioles' lineup today for their series finale against the Mariners, moving from left field to second base. He came to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the first inning, Chris Davis reaching ahead of him on a walk by left-hander J.A Happ. Take a pitch? Forget about it. Pearce stayed in attack mode, swinging at an 85 mph changeup and...

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Rain and player updates from Camden Yards

May 21, 2015, 7:48am

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Rain and player updates from Camden Yards

A light rain continues to fall at Camden Yards and the tarp is on the field while kids learn about the weather on their Field Trip Day. Nice timing. Manager Buck Showalter isn't confident that the game will start at 12:35 p.m., but he said the forecast is "a little better." "I think we'll play at some point," he said, "I don't think we'll play in good conditions necessarily. "It beats having to play on an off-day in 27 straight games. It doesn't work for either team. But right now...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

May 21, 2015, 6:42am

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Chris Tillman is set to face the Mariners at rainy Camden Yards. Steve Pearce goes back to second base after starting in left field last night, and Ryan Lavarnway is behind the plate. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Delmon Young RF Chris Davis 1B Steve Pearce 2B J.J. Hardy SS Alejandro De Aza LF Ryan Lavarnway C Chris Tillman RHP For the Mariners Seth Smith RF Brad Miller LF Robinson Cano 2B Nelson Cruz DH Kyle Seager 3B Welington Castillo C Logan Morrison 1B...

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Orioles close out series vs. Mariners

May 20, 2015, 7:41pm

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The Orioles' lineup for today's series finale against the Mariners isn't expected to include first baseman Chris Davis. Manager Buck Showalter hinted yesterday that Davis would sit against left-hander J.A. Happ after he started last night against lefty Roenis Elias. Pick your southpaw poison. Davis was 1-for-22 in his last seven games before doubling last night in the seventh inning. He struck out twice to raise his total to 57 in 36 games. Chris Tillman is making his first appearance since...