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Updates on Clevenger, Hardy, Wright, Roe, Wilson and Reimold

August 24, 2015, 2:58pm

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Updates on Clevenger, Hardy, Wright, Roe, Wilson and Reimold

KANSAS CITY - The Orioles will make another roster move on Tuesday after Steve Clevenger leaves the team to be with his wife Tiffany for the birth of their first child. Clevenger will be placed on paternity leave following tonight's game. The Orioles will bring up a position player. With an eight-man bullpen, it's possible that the Orioles also will send down a reliever after tonight's game and go back to a four-man bench. They need an extra arm tonight because manager Buck Showalter wants...

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Notes on Ryan Flaherty and Steve Pearce

August 24, 2015, 2:02pm

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KANSAS CITY - Ryan Flaherty has played 174 games at second base, 68 at third, 50 at shortstop, 18 at first and 26 in the outfield over his four seasons in the majors. He's the ultimate utility guy, trusted with the glove at any position, and his responsibilities have grown again following J.J. Hardy's injury. Hardy went on the disabled list today with a strained left groin. He's gone for at least 15 days, and Flaherty will be called upon as his replacement. Flaherty is starting at shortstop...

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Orioles lineup vs. Royals

August 24, 2015, 12:35pm

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KANSAS CITY - With J.J. Hardy hitting the disabled list with a left groin strain, Ryan Flaherty will start tonight at shortstop in the opener of a four-game series against the Royals. Steve Clevenger is batting .414/.452/.586 during a career-high seven-game hitting streak. He's hit safely in 10 of 12 games with the Orioles this season, batting .395/.422/.535. Adam Jones is batting .341/.364/.659 (14-for-41) over his last 10 games. Ubaldo Jimenez ranks 10th among Dominican-born pitchers with...

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Reimold designated for assignment

August 24, 2015, 11:40am

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KANSAS CITY - The Orioles designated outfielder Nolan Reimold for assignment today, one of their four roster moves before their series opener against the Royals. Shortstop J.J. Hardy was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain. The Orioles activated Steve Pearce from the disabled list and recalled reliever Jorge Rondon from Triple-A Norfolk. Reimold, 31, appeared in 39 games for the Orioles this season and batted .227 (22-for-97) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs...

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Orioles now dealing with roster moves and Royals (Pearce on flight to Kansas City)

August 23, 2015, 5:00pm

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The Twins staggered into Camden Yards and swept a four-game series. Can the Orioles repeat those moves in Kansas City? They're 6 1/2 games out of first place in the American League East. They're two games back for the second wild card, with the Angels and Twins now ahead of them. Adding injury to insult, shortstop J.J. Hardy is headed to the disabled list with a groin injury and will be lost for a minimum of 15 days. Steve Pearce will be activated and reliever Jorge Rondon will be recalled...

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Hardy headed to DL, Pearce ready to be activated following 4-3 12-inning loss (updated)

August 23, 2015, 3:30pm

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Hardy headed to DL, Pearce ready to be activated following 4-3 12-inning loss (updated)

Shortstop J.J. Hardy is going on the disabled list with a groin injury, leaving the Orioles with two roster moves as they head to Kansas City. The club will activate Steve Pearce from the disabled list and call up a reliever. The Orioles could option Mychal Givens, who worked two scoreless innings today. T.J. McFarland also has options, but he's fresher. Pearce went 1-for-3 with a double today at Double-A Bowie. He's been on the disabled list since July 19 with a strained left oblique. Hardy...

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David Lough outrighted to Norfolk (O's lose 4-3 in 12 innings)

August 23, 2015, 10:25am

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David Lough outrighted to Norfolk (O's lose 4-3 in 12 innings)

I wrote this morning that the Orioles expected to resolve David Lough's situation later today. Well, consider it resolved. Lough has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk, according to the Orioles. Lough can't refuse the assignment because he doesn't have a previous outright. He's going to play for the Tides and perhaps join the Orioles' expanded roster in September. The Orioles designated Lough for assignment on Aug. 14 to make room for catcher Steve Clevenger, who was...

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Showalter on Hardy: "He'll play tomorrow and he can play today" (updated)

August 23, 2015, 9:35am

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Showalter on Hardy: "He'll play tomorrow and he can play today" (updated)

Ryan Flaherty is making his second start this month as the Orioles try to avoid being swept by the Twins in a four-game series. They're also trying to keep J.J. Hardy healthy. Hardy said he feels better today after experiencing discomfort in his groin during Friday night's game. He played nine innings yesterday and is resting and receiving treatment today. Hardy expects to play Monday night in Kansas City. "Just trying to see if we can get some help clearing it up and I think he could use...

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Steve Pearce staying at Bowie today

August 23, 2015, 8:15am

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The Orioles will keep Steve Pearce on his injury rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie today rather than activate him from the disabled list. Pearce is batting third and playing left field today at Prince George's Stadium. He started at first base last night and went 0-for-2 with an RBI. He also was hit by a pitch. Pearce was 2-for-7 with two games with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Orioles. Manager Buck Showalter said Pearce won't fly with the Orioles to Kansas City later today because he...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

August 23, 2015, 6:41am

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Ryan Flaherty is playing shortstop today as the Orioles close their four-game series against the Twins and their homestand. J.J. Hardy made it through last night's game without any groin discomfort, but manager Buck Showalter wants to rest him. Steve Clevenger remains the designated hitter and Henry Urrutia is in left field. The Orioles are 5-4 on the homestand. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Gerardo Parra RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Steve Clevenger DH Jonathan Schoop 2B Henry Urrutia LF...

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Taking the rotation for another spin

August 22, 2015, 8:21pm

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If the Twins are victorious again today, they will complete their first four-game sweep of the Orioles since Aug. 23-26, 2007 at Camden Yards. Steve Trachsel, Jim Hoey, Radhames Liz and Erik Bedard were the losing pitchers in that series. Miguel Gonzalez, Darren O'Day and Chris Tillman have been on the short end in these first three games. This year's version of the Twins, at least the group that showed up on Thursday, does all the little things that make them come up big in the clutch. They...

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Wrapping up a 3-2 loss

August 22, 2015, 7:00pm

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It's hard to believe that the Twins were a reeling team with a 21-37 record on the road when they arrived at Camden Yards for a four-game series. The Orioles will need more proof. Once again, the Orioles couldn't break out offensively and couldn't find a way to counter the Twins' small-ball approach. Chris Tillman retired 14 batters in a row before allowing the tying run in the sixth, and he was charged with two more in the seventh in a 3-2 loss before 35,301 at Camden Yards. The Orioles...

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Steve Clevenger and Henry Urrutia keep contributing (O's lose 3-2)

August 22, 2015, 4:03pm

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Steve Clevenger and Henry Urrutia keep contributing (O's lose 3-2)

The newest call-ups from Triple-A Norfolk continue to make an impact with the Orioles. Steve Clevenger singled tonight with one out in the second inning and scored on Henry Urrutia's two-out double into left-center field to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead over the Twins at Camden Yards. Clevenger made the opening day roster and was gone the following night, optioned to Norfolk as Chris Davis came off the restricted list. He's 15-for-37 (.405) with two doubles, a home run, six RBIs and six runs...

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Showalter on Hardy, the expanded roster and more

August 22, 2015, 1:31pm

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Showalter on Hardy, the expanded roster and more

J.J. Hardy took batting practice this afternoon and the Orioles haven't announced any changes to their lineup. Stay tuned. Hardy felt discomfort in his groin toward the end of last night's game. He did some running earlier today, including figure eights, "and felt pretty good," said manager Buck Showalter. Hardy is in a 4-for-46 slump in his last 13 games. He's been bothered this season by periodic back tightness, and now he's receiving treatment for the groin discomfort. Are the issues...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

August 22, 2015, 12:37pm

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Shortstop J.J. Hardy is in tonight's lineup and the Orioles are hoping he can stay there. Hardy felt some discomfort in his groin last night. He ran earlier today and will take batting practice and field ground balls. Manager Buck Showalter was late posting the lineup because of Hardy's uncertain status. Steve Pearce is playing first base and batting third tonight at Double-A Bowie. Gerardo Parra is batting .354/.398/.579 (85-for-240) since June 11, which leads the majors in that span...

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Pearce's pending arrival puts Orioles in position to make corresponding move

August 21, 2015, 8:27pm

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While the Orioles are continuing their home series tonight against the Twins, trying to figure out a way to beat them in 2015, Steve Pearce will be slipping on a Bowie Baysox uniform and checking out Eastern League pitching. The Baysox are hosting the Altoona Curve, and Pearce is expected to start at first base after playing left and right field yesterday for the Gulf Coast League team. He may continue to occupy the leadoff spot to receive extra at-bats. Pearce could be activated from the...

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Buck Showalter: "The game's not always kind to you"

August 21, 2015, 6:58pm

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Buck Showalter: "The game's not always kind to you"

The Orioles had lost only once in 52 games before tonight when carrying a lead into the eighth inning. They were ahead by two runs and they had Darren O'Day on the mound. In most cases, O'Day preserves the lead and Zach Britton closes it out, but the Twins rewrote the script. O'Day surrendered three runs and the Orioles lost again to the Twins, 4-3, before 32,025 at Camden Yards. O'Day ranked third in the majors among relievers with a 1.15 ERA, allowing six earned runs in 47 innings, but he...

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Notes on Hardy and Flaherty, and game update (O's lose 4-3)

August 21, 2015, 3:46pm

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Notes on Hardy and Flaherty, and game update (O's lose 4-3)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter made some adjustments to tonight's lineup with the Twins starting left-hander Tommy Milone. Nolan Reimold replaced Henry Urrutia in left field and Matt Wieters replaced Steve Clevenger as the designated hitter. J.J. Hardy remains a constant at shortstop, no matter how much he's laboring at the plate. Hardy flied out to the warning track in right-center field in his first at-bat and is stuck in a 4-for-44 slump with only one RBI in his last 13 games, lowering his...

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Buck Showalter on Miguel Gonzalez: "He's our best option"

August 21, 2015, 1:53pm

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Buck Showalter on Miguel Gonzalez: "He's our best option"

Miguel Gonzalez posted the lowest ERA of his career last season at 3.23, allowing three earned runs or fewer in 23 of his 26 starts. He posted a 2.19 ERA in his final 11 starts, as the rotation lifted the Orioles to a division title and a berth in the American League Championship Series. They continue to search for the same pitcher this summer. He's in the clubhouse and the rotation, but the results have been vastly different. Gonzalez has registered a 6.48 ERA in 11 starts since coming off...

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Steve Pearce joining Bowie over the weekend

August 21, 2015, 12:54pm

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Steve Pearce joining Bowie over the weekend

Steve Pearce is flying into Baltimore tonight and will report to Double-A Bowie on Saturday. Pearce will be in the Baysox lineup for the next two days. The Orioles will decide whether to have him fly into Kansas City for Monday's series opener against the Royals. Pearce would need to leave Sunday's game earlier to make the team charter. He could grab a flight on Monday or report later in the week. It's up in the air, so to speak. The Orioles would need to make a corresponding 25-man roster...