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Chris Davis talks about his return

April 07, 2015, 12:31pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Steve Clevenger, optioned to Triple-A Norfolk today, cleaned out his locker and left Tropicana Field. He wasn't available to reporters. Clevenger was removed from the 25-man roster to make room for Chris Davis, who's playing in his first regular season game since Sept. 10 in Boston. "It feels good," Davis said. "Obviously, watching the game, everybody's having all the fun, hitting home runs, scoring a bunch of runs. It's good to be a part of it today. I missed...

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Clevenger optioned, O's-Rays lineups, opening day notes

April 07, 2015, 11:26am

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Clevenger optioned, O's-Rays lineups, opening day notes

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -The Orioles made the anticipated move today and optioned catcher Steve Clevenger to Triple-A Norfolk to create room for first baseman Chris Davis on the 25-man roster. Clevenger is the fourth catcher placed on Norfolk's roster, including J.P. Arencibia, Brian Ward and Aubry Perez. Davis is in the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since Sept. 10 in Boston, having served the final game of his suspension yesterday afternoon. He's serving as the designated...

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Hardy participating in fielding drills at The Trop

April 07, 2015, 11:02am

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Hardy participating in fielding drills at The Trop

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy is engaging in fielding drills this afternoon before batting practice, another sign that he's ahead of schedule. Hardy was supposed to be shut down for a minimum of 10 days due to a strained muscle in his left shoulder, keeping him off the field until Friday at the earliest. He's eligible to return from the disabled list on Saturday. The Orioles have been encouraged by the daily reports on Hardy supplied by team orthopedist Dr. Michael...

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Looking back and ahead

April 06, 2015, 9:01pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles are making another roster move today with first baseman Chris Davis coming off the restricted list. The suspension finally is behind him. Steve Clevenger figures to be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles have been checking the trade market. The Tides don't need four catchers. Clevenger won't be happy about being sent down. Reliever Ryan Webb isn't happy that the Orioles designated him for assignment yesterday after talking about placing him on the...

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Wrapping up a 6-2 victory on opening day

April 06, 2015, 3:45pm

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Wrapping up a 6-2 victory on opening day

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles are 5-2 against the Rays on opening day and have won 13 of 20 games between them since the start of last season. They've held Tampa Bay to three runs or fewer 13 times and now lead the all-time series 149-148. Here are a few more fun facts after a season-opening 6-2 win: * The Orioles' three home runs were one short of their opening day record. They hit four in 2006 and 1982. * The Orioles have won five straight opening day games and are 40-22 all-time. *...

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De Aza and Snider filling in just fine (O's win 6-2)

April 06, 2015, 12:43pm

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De Aza and Snider filling in just fine (O's win 6-2)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles lineup on opening day is missing Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis, which doesn't qualify as breaking news. Stay with me here. Alejandro De Aza is playing left field instead of Cruz. He's leading off instead of Markakis. And he's having one heck of a day. So is Travis Snider, who's playing right field instead of Markakis. De Aza reached on an error and scored in the first inning, and hit a two-run homer in the fifth off Rays starter Chris Archer to give the...

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Game update and Flaherty on playing shortstop (updated)

April 06, 2015, 11:30am

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Game update and Flaherty on playing shortstop (updated)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Alejandro De Aza is the first Oriole to reach base and score a run in 2015. Travis Snider collected the first RBI. Manny Machado drew the first walk. Steve Pearce was the first to strike out. Delmon Young was the first to strike out swinging. I'm just trying to cover all the prop bets, so to speak. The run was unearned after Rays starter Chris Archer made a poor throw to first that allowed De Aza to reach. Pearce struck out looking with runners on the corners and one...

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Hearing from Duquette, Showalter and Lavarnway

April 06, 2015, 10:05am

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Hearing from Duquette, Showalter and Lavarnway

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette continues to explore trades, in part to get the pitching staff down to 12 players and give manager Buck Showalter a full four-man bench. The Orioles also are trying to move Ryan Webb, who was designated for assignment earlier today. Webb was in uniform and signing autographs for fans beside the visiting dugout. "We're just trying to get our team in shape to start the season," Duquette said. "Sometimes it takes a little...

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Ryan Webb confused by roster move

April 06, 2015, 8:42am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Ryan Webb walked out of manager Buck Showalter's office this morning just as confused as when he entered it. Webb was designated for assignment today to make room for catcher Ryan Lavarnway on the 25- and 40-man rosters. The Orioles are down to 13 pitchers. The Orioles have been trying to trade Webb, who's set to earn $2.75 million no matter where he pitches. They discussed placing him on the disabled list. "To clear that up, I had the problem with my knee in spring...

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O's opening day lineup at Rays

April 06, 2015, 8:18am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - With Chris Davis serving the last game of his suspension, Steve Pearce is starting at first base and batting cleanup for the Orioles on opening day at The Trop. Pearce has made five career starts batting fourth, but none last season. Ryan Flaherty is starting at shortstop with Everth Cabrera on the bench, which could have something to do with matchups against Rays starter Chris Archer. Flaherty is 4-for-9 with two doubles in his career against Archer while Cabrera has...

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O's select Lavarnway, DFA Webb (plus Rays lineup, update)

April 06, 2015, 7:15am

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O's select Lavarnway, DFA Webb (plus Rays lineup, update)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have officially added catcher Ryan Lavarnway to the roster, selecting his contract while creating space by designating right-hander Ryan Webb for assignment. Lavarnway, 27, hit .283/.389/.370 in 62 games for Triple-A Pawtucket last season. In 301 major league plate appearances since 2011, Lavarnway has batted .201/.249/.315 with five home runs. Webb, 29, went 3-3 with a 3.83 ERA in 51 games with the Orioles in 2014. He struggled with a knee injury, pitching to...

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Let the real games begin

April 05, 2015, 8:46pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The games count starting today. No more Grapefruit League statistics and starters leaving early and interviews taking place outside the clubhouse before the final out. No more players busing over from minor league camp. No more Puerto Rico Development Program. Chris Tillman gets the opening day assignment for the second consecutive season, and it's assumed that he won't have a contract extension in his back pocket unless negotiations really heated up overnight. The...

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Orioles will add Lavarnway to opening day roster

April 05, 2015, 4:11pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - The Orioles aren't done tweaking their 25-man roster before opening day. According to multiple sources, the Orioles will purchase catcher Ryan Lavarnway's contract on Monday. He accompanied the team to St. Petersburg despite being reassigned earlier today. The corresponding roster move could involve reliever Ryan Webb, a surprise addition to what's become a 14-man pitching staff. Webb could go on the disabled list - he was sidelined this spring with a sore knee - but...

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Duquette and Showalter discuss roster decisions

April 05, 2015, 12:59pm

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Duquette and Showalter discuss roster decisions

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles submitted their 25-man roster this afternoon, which should be viewed the same as any day during the regular season. It's subject to change. They won't carry 14 pitchers for long. In fact, they could get down to 13 before the first batter steps into the box Monday at Tropicana Field. Trades and other moves still are possible despite today's 3 p.m. deadline. The Orioles held onto reliever Ryan Webb, who's earning $2.7 million this season and was put on...

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Orioles keep 14 pitchers on opening day roster (updated)

April 05, 2015, 11:29am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles didn't announce any trades by the 3 p.m. deadline, but they did pull off a few surprises. Steve Clevenger is on the 25-man roster as the backup catcher. The Orioles reassigned Ryan Lavarnway to minor league camp. And reliever Ryan Webb remains on the team after clearing waivers. The Orioles are carrying 14 pitchers on opening day. One will come off after Chris Davis is removed from the restricted list. The Orioles also reassigned outfielder Nolan Reimold and...

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Looking ahead to roster deadline and back at various spring performances

April 04, 2015, 7:29pm

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Looking ahead to roster deadline and back at various spring performances

SARASOTA, Fla. - The countdown continues until the Orioles must set their 25-man roster for opening day. I'm checking out of my hotel later this morning and heading to St. Petersburg. The Orioles are conducting a workout at Tropicana Field that's closed to the media, but they're making executive vice president Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter available in the afternoon to discuss the roster and perhaps a trade. Everything is subject to change with this team, but right now the Orioles...

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Reimold informed that he's not making roster

April 04, 2015, 2:38pm

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Reimold informed that he's not making roster

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla - Outfielder Nolan Reimold has been told that he's being reassigned to minor league camp unless the Orioles make a trade that creates a spot on the roster. Manager Buck Showalter wouldn't confirm other moves because executive vice president Dan Duquette is engaged in talks with multiple teams. However, Reimold is headed to Triple-A Norfolk barring a late deal. The opening day roster must be set by 3 p.m. Sunday. "Nolan knows what the deal is. He'll start the season in...

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A few pregame notes (Orioles lose 5-3)

April 04, 2015, 10:48am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Braves 5, Orioles 3 Recap: Zach Davies allowed four runs (three earned) and eight hits in 3 1/3 innings, with two walks and one strikeout. Freddie Freeman hit a solo home run off Davies in the first, and Pedro Ciriaco and Phil Gosselin had RBI singles in the second. Glynn Davis' throwing error in right field allowed a run to score with two outs in the third. Christian Walker got the Orioles on the board with an RBI single in the fifth. Chris Parmelee had a pinch-hit...

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Minor leaguers facing Braves in final exhibition

April 04, 2015, 7:53am

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Minor leaguers facing Braves in final exhibition

SOMEWHERE ALONG INTERSTATE 4, Fla. - The Orioles have announced their lineup for today's final Grapefruit League game against the Braves in Lake Buena Vista. And there aren't a lot of familiar names. A collection of minor leaguers will comprise the starting nine, as Orioles manager Buck Showalter gives the projected 25-man roster players a mandatory day off. Zach Davies makes the start against the Braves, and the most recognizable name may be Christian Walker, who is serving as DH. For the...

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Last spring game, Gonzalez as No. 3, roster ramblings

April 03, 2015, 7:15pm

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Last spring game, Gonzalez as No. 3, roster ramblings

SARASOTA, Fla. - We've reached the final game of the exhibition schedule. Nothing left after today except a workout that proceeds the opening day festivities at Tropicana Field. Raise the roof. The Orioles are breaking camp but they're not heading north, unless you count the drive from Sarasota to St. Petersburg. And if you really want to get technical, they're heading south from Lake Buena Vista following today's game against the Braves. Minor leauger Zach Davies gets the start and he's...