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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (with Nats lineup)

July 11, 2015, 11:02am

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Caleb Joseph is behind the plate tonight for the Orioles as they attempt to string together two consecutive wins and assure themselves of finishing above .500 at the All-Star break. Manager Buck Showalter said last night that Matt Wieters wouldn't catch on consecutive days until the second half. Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base after Jonathan Schoop's walk-off home run last night. Chris Parmelee is playing first base and Travis Snider is in left field. The Orioles won last night...

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Tonight's game and more on Manny Machado

July 10, 2015, 7:42pm

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Tonight's game and more on Manny Machado

With last night's walk-off win, the Orioles can do no worse than .500 entering the All-Star break. Two games above with two more to play. Miguel Gonzalez is responsible for the only Orioles' win on their last road trip, holding the White Sox to one run over six innings in a 9-1 victory at U.S. Cellular Field. He's 2-2 with a 3.29 ERA in six career interleague starts, but he's never faced the Nationals. Only two Nationals have faced Gonzalez. Yunel Escobar is 4-for-19 and Jose Lobaton is...

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Buck Showalter speaks after a 3-2 walk-off win

July 10, 2015, 7:31pm

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Buck Showalter speaks after a 3-2 walk-off win

The Orioles are 19-2 when Jonathan Schoop hits a home run in his career. Why not have him do it more often and run away with the division? It's a simple game. Why make it more complicated? Schoop belted his first walk-off home run tonight, a solo shot off Tanner Roark with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, to give the Orioles a 3-2 win before 46,289 at Camden Yards, their largest crowd of the season. The Orioles went 1-5 on the road trip. They lost eight of their last 10 games. They...

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Manny Machado reaching new heights atop the order (Schoop with walk-off HR)

July 10, 2015, 2:45pm

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Manny Machado reaching new heights atop the order (Schoop with walk-off HR)

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is batting leadoff tonight in his 64th game this season. It no longer seems unusual. Machado is hitting .311/.369/.554 with 14 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, 36 RBIs and 43 runs scored while positioned atop the order. Should manager Buck Showalter consider moving him down while his club struggles to score runs? "Would you move him?" Showalter asked a reporter. "I'm going to ask you first. Who would lead off if we took him out of there? I actually...

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Early notes on rotation, Machado and more (updated)

July 10, 2015, 12:54pm

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Early notes on rotation, Machado and more (updated)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said his rotation is set through July 29, though it's always subject to change if something unexpected arises. He said there have been a few tweaks regarding the order. Showalter said no other starters will be optioned during the All-Star break. Kevin Gausman will make two starts with Triple-A Norfolk before returning to the Orioles, staying on a schedule that puts him on the mound every five days. They considered sending him to Double-A Bowie for one start, but...

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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (with Nats lineup)

July 10, 2015, 10:55am

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Steve Pearce is batting second and playing first base tonight as the Orioles begin their final series before the break. Matt Wieters is catching and batting cleanup against Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez. Nolan Reimold is in left field and Chris Davis remains in right. Miguel Gonzalez will start Saturday for the Orioles, followed by Wei-Yin Chen on Sunday. The Nationals haven't announced their other starters, though Max Scherzer is expected to pitch Sunday. The Orioles no longer lead the...

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Tonight's game and random notes

July 09, 2015, 1:42pm

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The Orioles are set to begin their final series before the All-Star break, hosting the Nationals through the weekend. They haven't announced their starters, but Chris Tillman is expected to pitch tonight. It's his turn and there are no indications that manager Buck Showalter is pushing him back. Let's run with it. Tillman has won his last four decisions. He didn't get one in his most recent start against the White Sox after allowing two runs and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings in the Orioles' 3-2...

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Orioles release Delmon Young and reinstate Nolan Reimold

July 09, 2015, 11:21am

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The Orioles announced today that they released outfielder Delmon Young and reinstated outfielder Nolan Reimold from the paternity list. Reimold had to be added to the 25-man roster today despite the Orioles being idle. A stint on the paternity list lasts up to three days. Reimold flew home to Jacksonville on Sunday night for the birth of his daughter, Charlotte Rose. He's batting .244/.340/.463 (10-for-41) with a double, triple, two home runs, five RBIs and seven runs scored in 17 games since...

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Nats starter vs. Orioles, All-Star note, updates on Wright and Garcia (updated)

July 09, 2015, 10:58am

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The rotations for the Orioles-Nationals series that begins Friday night at Camden Yards are mostly a blur. Only one pitcher has come into focus. The Nationals announced today that left-hander Gio Gonzalez will start the opener. Max Scherzer also figures to pitch against the Orioles before the All-Star break, though the club is keeping the rest of the rotation a secret. At least the Nats have passed along one name. The Orioles haven't even gone that far. Chris Tillman, Miguel Gonzalez and...

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Because You Asked - Havana Nights

July 08, 2015, 7:07pm

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The Orioles are off today, which opens the door for plenty of quips. Go ahead and get them out of your system. This seems like a good time to dig through my mailbag and address the questions that have been presented to me on multiple occasions. The questions I've answered on multiple occasions. The questions that won't go away, which is why this sequel exists. It's a fun exercise. And if it makes you sweat, you need to visit your cardiologist. Could the Orioles play in Cuba this year? There...

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Manny Machado to participate in Home Run Derby

July 08, 2015, 2:15pm

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Manny Machado to participate in Home Run Derby

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will participate in the Home Run Derby that precedes the 86th All-Star Game in Cincinnati. Machado, Josh Donaldson, Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols will take their swings for the American League, while Kris Bryant, Todd Frazier, Joc Pederson and Anthony Rizzo represent the National League. Machado, the fourth seed, faces fifth-seeded Pederson in the opening round under the new format. Now that Machado has agreed to do it, there's no turning back, back,...

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Orioles option Christian Walker

July 08, 2015, 12:59pm

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The Orioles optioned Christian Walker to Triple-A Norfolk following today's 5-3 loss to the Twins that completed a three-game sweep. The Orioles hadn't been swept in a three-game series in Minnesota since 2007. They hadn't been swept in a three-game series this season since April 21-23 in Toronto. Serving as the designated hitter today, Walker went 1-for-2 with a walk after the Orioles recalled him as the roster replacement for starter Kevin Gausman. They needed another opening for Thursday...

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Orioles and Twins lineups (O's lose 5-3)

July 08, 2015, 8:03am

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Christian Walker is batting fifth today as the Orioles designated hitter against Twins left-hander Tommy Milone. Walker was recalled today because of his stats this season against southpaws. He figured to get a start before most likely going back to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday when Nolan Reimold returns from paternity leave. Chris Davis is batting second for the first time this season. He's made three career starts in the second slot and seven appearances overall. Ubaldo Jimenez becomes the...

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Orioles recall Christian Walker

July 08, 2015, 5:51am

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The Orioles made one roster move this morning, recalling first baseman Christian Walker from Triple-A Norfolk. Walker replaces pitcher Kevin Gausman, who was optioned to Norfolk following last night's 8-3 loss to the Twins. Walker, 24, batted .266/.321/.380 with 20 doubles, five home runs and 28 RBIs in 78 games. He's hit safely in 12 of his last 14 games, batting .328 (20-for-61) with three home runs, seven RBIs and five multi-hit games. In 85 at-bats this season against left-handed...

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Another roster move, thoughts on Wesley Wright and today's game

July 07, 2015, 8:10pm

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Another roster move, thoughts on Wesley Wright and today's game

The Orioles conclude their final road trip before the All-Star break this afternoon while also shaking up their roster again. First baseman Christian Walker is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, and I was told a left-handed pitcher could join him. However, T.J. McFarland was in Gwinnett last night. Left-hander Cesar Cabral also is on the 40-man roster and Wesley Wright is on the 60-day disabled list while continuing his injury rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk. Wright apparently...

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Orioles option Kevin Gausman

July 07, 2015, 7:52pm

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The Orioles optioned right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk following tonight's 8-3 loss to the Twins at Target Field. A corresponding move wasn't announced. Gausman was charged with seven earned runs (eight total) in 3 2/3 innings, the shortest start of his major league career. He also threw two wild pitches and hit a batter. Brad Brach allowed all three inherited runners to score after Gausman left the game. As I wrote this morning, the Orioles can begin Gausman's 10-day clock...

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Christian Walker expected to join Orioles in Minnesota (final update)

July 07, 2015, 3:26pm

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Triple-A Norfolk first baseman Christian Walker was a healthy scratch from tonight's lineup at Gwinnett, and he could be joining the Orioles in Minnesota for Wednesday's series finale. As I wrote this morning, the Orioles could option tonight's starter, Kevin Gausman, whose next scheduled turn falls during the All-Star break. Walker could stay for one day and be optioned back to Norfolk on Thursday when outfielder Nolan Reimold comes off the paternity list. Reimold flew to Jacksonville for...

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Cal Ripken Jr. on the Orioles: "I think they're positioned pretty well"

July 07, 2015, 2:56pm

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Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. participated in a conference call earlier today to promote TBS's baseball coverage. Ripken will be in the network's booth for the July 19 game between the Dodgers and Nationals in D.C. Ripken, a 19-time All-Star, said he isn't surprised that the Orioles will have four representatives in next week's game with the selections of outfielder Adam Jones, third baseman Manny Machado and relievers Zach Britton and Darren O'Day. He's also impressed that the club has...

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Matt Wieters catching on back-to-back nights (plus Twins lineup)

July 07, 2015, 12:39pm

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Matt Wieters catching on back-to-back nights (plus Twins lineup)

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters is behind the plate on back-to-back nights for the first time since undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. Wieters has been resting or serving as the designated hitter on the nights after catching since he returned from the disabled list. Ryan Flaherty gets the start at second base tonight as the Orioles continue their series against the Twins at Target Field. Jonathan Schoop is on the bench after going 2-for-9 with a home run and two RBIs in...

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Duquette on Young and trade priorities (plus other notes)

July 07, 2015, 10:11am

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Duquette on Young and trade priorities (plus other notes)

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette is continuing his attempts to trade outfielder Delmon Young, who was designated for assignment on July 1. The Orioles had 10 days to trade or release Young, who was batting .270/.289/.339 with six doubles, two home runs and 16 RBIs in 52 games in his second season with the team. He was 2-for-19 in his last eight games. "We're still working with a couple of teams and hopefully it will come together," Duquette said. "We have a couple more...