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Orioles lineup vs. Phillies

June 15, 2015, 11:01am

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Nolan Reimold is starting in left field tonight and Travis Snider is in right, as the Orioles begin a two-game series against the Phillies at Camden Yards. Jimmy Paredes is the designated hitter. The Phillies (22-42) bring the worst record in baseball to Camden Yards. They've lost six in a row and are 7-26 on the road this season. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Jimmy Paredes DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C Nolan Reimold LF Travis Snider RF J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty...

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Manny Machado named AL Player of the Week (Parmelee update)

June 15, 2015, 10:45am

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Manny Machado named AL Player of the Week (Parmelee update)

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been named the American League's Player of the Week for June 8-14. Machado batted .458 (11-for-24) with a double, two home runs and five RBIs to earn the honor. Machado is batting .455/.500/.758 during an eight-game hitting streak, tied for his longest streak this season. He has six multi-hit games in that stretch. Shortstop J.J. Hardy is batting .308/.345/.385 during his seven-game hitting streak. It's his longest streak since May 18-26, 2014 (eight...

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This, that and the other

June 14, 2015, 6:06pm

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What happens next with the Orioles rotation remains an intriguing riddle. Miguel Gonzalez can't come off the disabled list until June 25. Mike Wright's next turn is Friday night in Toronto, but does Tyler Wilson replace him after tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings yesterday? Does Kevin Gausman get a start over the weekend? I've predicted that Gausman will face the Blue Jays, but he just as easily could slip into a temporary relief role despite earlier talk that he needed to be stretched out at...

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Showalter speaks after 5-3 loss

June 14, 2015, 2:11pm

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Leadoff walks can come back to bite a pitcher. Issuing four consecutive walks to start an inning will leave a much deeper gash. Today's game basically was decided in the top of the fifth inning, when Mike Wright walked Chase Headley, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira to load the bases with no outs and Brian Matusz walked left-handed hitting Garrett Jones to force in a run. Matusz struck out the next two batters, but John Ryan Murphy lined a two-run double to left field, the ball glancing off...

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Manny Machado continues to provide spark atop the order (O's lose 5-3)

June 14, 2015, 10:13am

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Manny Machado continues to provide spark atop the order (O's lose 5-3)

Mike Wright's first start today since returning to the Orioles isn't going as smoothly as his first two major league outings. However, he's got a 2-1 lead to work with at 91-degree Camden Yards. Wright allowed an infield hit to Brett Gardner leading off the top of the first inning and a two-out RBI double to Mark Teixeira, who's 5-for-9 with two doubles and two RBIs in the series. Wright struck out Garrett Jones on his 23rd pitch of the inning. Manny Machado singled to center field leading...

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Showalter on roster move (plus Yankees lineup and update)

June 14, 2015, 8:23am

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Showalter on roster move (plus Yankees lineup and update)

Left-hander T.J. McFarland, optioned today to make room for pitcher Tyler Wilson, will be used out of the bullpen at Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles want McFarland to simulate his role with the Orioles, including coming into games in the middle of an inning. He also needs to improve his control, having walked eight batters in 9 1/3 innings. "He's had a little problem in the middle of an inning as compared to starting an inning," said manager Buck Showalter. "I think some of that's our fault....

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees (Tyler Wilson recalled)

June 14, 2015, 7:09am

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After a sweep of the Red Sox in their last series, the Orioles are going for a sweep of the Yankees this afternoon while trying to extend their winning streak to seven games. Brian Matusz is back in the bullpen. Right-hander Tyler Wilson, who has made three appearances (one start) for the Orioles this season, has been scratched from his Triple-A Norfolk start today. He hasn't been seen in Baltimore. Nolan Reimold will get another start in left field, and he's moved to fifth in the lineup....

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More roster moves and today's game

June 13, 2015, 8:42pm

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The Orioles' roster is undergoing more changes today. Hope you didn't get too attached to the old one. Left-hander Brian Matusz comes off the suspended list and the Orioles are expected to recall another reliever. As I speculated last night, left-hander T.J. McFarland could be optioned. He's allowed baserunners in all 10 appearances this season, though his ERA is 1.93. A win today would give the Orioles a sweep of the Yankees and extend their winning streak to seven games, the longest under...

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Hearing from Showalter following 9-4 win

June 13, 2015, 7:24pm

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Hearing from Showalter following 9-4 win

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Mike Wright will start Sunday's series finale against the Yankees. Wright will be making his fifth major league start. Showalter said the club is considering a bullpen move before the game. One possibility is optioning left-hander T.J. McFarland, who walked the only batter he faced tonight and has walked four in 4 1/3 innings this month. Tyler Wilson is scheduled to start Sunday for Triple-A Norfolk and Showalter hinted that he needed to have a...

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Orioles finally fall behind (O's win 9-4)

June 13, 2015, 3:38pm

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The game time temperature at Camden Yards the past three nights has been 90, 89 and 88 degrees. If this keeps up, I'm breaking out my sweater. Mark Teixeira singled with two outs in the first inning to score Chase Headley, and he raced home on Brian McCann's double off the out-of-town scoreboard in right field to give the Yankees a quick 2-0 lead. The Orioles hadn't trailed during this homestand before tonight. McCann's ball bounced past Delmon Young in right field, enabling Teixeira to...

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Hearing from Matusz and Showalter before tonight's game

June 13, 2015, 1:43pm

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Hearing from Matusz and Showalter before tonight's game

Orioles reliever Brian Matusz arrived in the clubhouse today around the same time that the media was allowed inside. He joked about not getting a tan in Sarasota so teammates wouldn't tease him about being on vacation instead of serving an eight-game suspension that ends before Sunday's game. Matusz chose his words carefully when asked about Major League Baseball's decision to uphold his suspension. Brewers reliever Will Smith had his suspension reduced from eight to six games for the same...

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Orioles release Everth Cabrera (plus other notes)

June 13, 2015, 1:01pm

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The Orioles released infielder Everth Cabrera, who was designated for assignment on June 5 as one of six roster moves made in Cleveland. Cabrera batted .208/.250/.229 in 29 games while filling in at shortstop and second base. The Orioles signed him to a $2.4 million contract on Feb. 25. Cabrera had a minor league option when the Orioles signed him, but his service time kicked in toward the end of April. He couldn't be sent to the minors without his consent. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

June 13, 2015, 11:00am

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The Orioles will attempt to run their winning streak to six games tonight and move above .500 for the first time since May 3. They've won seven of their last eight games. Left-hander Brian Matusz's suspension ends on Sunday. The Orioles are 6-1 while playing with a 24-man roster. One more to go. Nolan Reimold remains in left field tonight against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia. Delmon Young is in right field and batting cleanup. Chris Davis is serving as the designated hitter, with Steve...

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Wieters' catching schedule and tonight's game

June 12, 2015, 10:09pm

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Wieters' catching schedule and tonight's game

While wondering why ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte went on the disabled list after injuring only one arm ... Matt Wieters will catch for the Orioles tonight as their series resumes against the Yankees. He's been behind the plate in four games since coming off the disabled list, never going back-to-back. Asked yesterday if it's tough to provide these off days to Wieters, manager Buck Showalter replied, "It's not tough, because the alternative is he doesn't play at all." "I'd take him...

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Showalter on 11-3 win and tying Bauer

June 12, 2015, 7:05pm

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The Orioles returned to the .500 mark tonight for the first time since May 5 and ran their winning streak to five games with an 11-3 rout of the Yankees before 33,203 at Camden Yards. What does it mean to be back at .500? "We'll see what tomorrow brings," said manager Buck Showalter. Showalter tied Hank Bauer for third place on the club's all-time managerial wins list with 407. What does that mean? "It means I've been here a long time," Showalter replied. "Obviously, the clichÃ©-est...

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Scoring summary and more notes (O's win 11-3)

June 12, 2015, 3:33pm

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Scoring summary and more notes (O's win 11-3)

Ubaldo Jimenez pulled off a nice escape act tonight in the top of the first inning, loading the bases with no outs and returning to the dugout with the game scoreless. Brett Gardner and Chase Headley singled, Alex Rodriguez walked with the count full and the Yankees were poised for a big inning. They didn't get it. Mark Teixeira popped up, Brian McCann struck out and Carlos Beltran flied to right field on Jimenez's 27th pitch. The Orioles have gotten pretty good at escaping these...

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Gausman nearing return to Orioles (with Yankees lineup)

June 12, 2015, 1:13pm

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Kevin Gausman will move his injury rehab assignment to Single-A Frederick, where he's scheduled to work two innings on Tuesday. Gausman allowed four runs - including two homers - last night in 3 1/3 innings at Double-A Bowie. He threw 61 pitches. This will be Gausman's second start with the Keys on his assignment. He allowed one hit and struck out four batters in three scoreless innings at Wilmington. The Orioles are shortening Gausman to two innings on Tuesday to keep him available if they...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

June 12, 2015, 11:05am

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Nolan Reimold remains in left field tonight as Orioles manager Buck Showalter tries to find a combination that works against Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda. Jimmy Paredes is batting second as the designated hitter. Chris Davis is starting at first base despite being 1-for-11 with eight strikeouts against Pineda. Travis Snider is in right field despite being 0-for-9 with five strikeouts. Shortstop J.J. Hardy, who's 6-for-11 with three home runs against Pineda, moves up to fifth. Last...

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Orioles get another shot at Michael Pineda

June 11, 2015, 9:50pm

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The Orioles' catching pattern figures to remain intact tonight despite the opposing pitcher. And that's an important consideration. Matt Wieters caught last night and Caleb Joseph is expected to replace him tonight. Wieters isn't catching back-to-back games, and manager Buck Showalter is debating whether to use him as the designated hitter or totally rest him. Joseph is 1-for-7 with six strikeouts against Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda. Wieters is 1-for-6, but he's only struck out...

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Wrapping up a 6-5 win

June 11, 2015, 6:51pm

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The Orioles completed their first sweep of the season tonight with a 6-5 win over the Red Sox at Camden Yards. They've won four games in a row, their longest streak of the season, and six of their last seven. They're one game below .500 for the first time since May 29. Momentum, anyone? "We have momentum until we leave the locker room and get back here tomorrow," Showalter said, already looking ahead to the upcoming three-game series against the Yankees. "The best team in our division so...