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Matusz has blood pressure under control as he readies for start

March 13, 2015, 11:02am

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Matusz has blood pressure under control as he readies for start

SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Brian Matusz is making his first spring start on Saturday against the Rays at Ed Smith Stadium. He may have flashbacks to his rotation days. Matusz has allowed one run and three hits in 3 1/3 innings, with no walks and five strikeouts, over two relief appearances. Why is he starting? Manager Buck Showalter said he wanted to stretch out Matusz this spring so the lefty could work on his changeup. Fans keep asking me whether he's being showcased for a possible trade,...

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Janish doing full baseball activities (updated)

March 13, 2015, 5:49am

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Janish doing full baseball activities (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Infielder Paul Janish remains back in camp today while the Orioles make their latest spring road trip to Dunedin. However, he's inching closer to his exhibition debut. Janish had bone chips removed from his right elbow four weeks ago. He's been throwing the past three days and took batting practice on the field for the first time yesterday morning. "That was good," said Janish, who already had been taking ground balls. "At this point, the throwing has gone really well. I...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

March 13, 2015, 4:27am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Ubaldo Jimenez will make his third start of the spring this afternoon, as the Orioles travel to Dunedin to play the Blue Jays. Jimenez allowed six runs (five earned) in 1 1/3 innings against the Tigers in Lakeland, and one run in two innings against the Twins in Fort Myers. Caleb Joseph will catch Jimenez. For the Orioles: Evereth Cabrera SS David Lough CF Travis Snider LF Delmon Young RF Chris Parmelee 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Ryan Flaherty 3B Caleb Joseph C Henry Urrutia...

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Cleaning out my notebook

March 12, 2015, 6:26pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Ubaldo Jimenez makes his third spring start today for the Orioles. He really could use a favorable line. Results matter for Jimenez. He's competing for a spot in the rotation and can't continue to run up high pitch counts and raise more doubts about his ability to contribute in 2015. Simply getting ready for the season isn't enough. Jimenez allowed six runs (five earned) in 1 1/3 innings against the Tigers in Lakeland, and one run in two innings against the Twins in Fort...

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Showalter on Norris, Bundys and more

March 12, 2015, 12:14pm

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JUPITER, Fla. - Hunter Harvey struck out a batter in a scoreless eighth inning in the Orioles' 8-2 loss to the Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium. Henry Urrutia grounded into a double play to end the game, as the Orioles fell to 3-8 this spring. Here's a sampling from manager Buck Showalter, starting with his critique of starter Bud Norris: "Not where he's going to be, he needs to be. Got his pitch count in. He's fine, he's healthy, so we'll go from that. "It's a process. The biggest...

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Game update and Norris on outing (O's lose 8-2)

March 12, 2015, 11:28am

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Game update and Norris on outing (O's lose 8-2)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Cardinals 8, Orioles 2 Recap: Former Oriole Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer off Bud Norris in the bottom of the third inning to give the Cardinals a 3-1 lead. Norris was charged with three runs and four hits in 2 2/3 innings, with three walks, a strikeout and a hit batter. He threw 54 pitches, 28 for strikes. The Cardinals loaded the bases with two outs in the first on a walk, infield hit and hit batter, but Norris escaped the jam. A leadoff single, passed ball and...

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Norris lasts 2 2/3 innings vs. Cardinals

March 12, 2015, 10:19am

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Norris lasts 2 2/3 innings vs. Cardinals

JUPITER, Fla. - Bud Norris fell an out short of making it three consecutive Orioles starters to work three innings with today's outing against the Cardinals at Roger Dean Stadium. Norris took a 1-0 lead into the third before serving up a three-run homer to former Orioles infielder Mark Reynolds following a one-out single and walk. Norris allowed three runs and four hits in 2 2/3 innings, with three walks, one strikeout and a hit batter. He threw 54 pitches, 28 for strikes. In his first two...

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Buck Showalter on decision to option Eddie Gamboa

March 12, 2015, 9:04am

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Buck Showalter on decision to option Eddie Gamboa

JUPITER, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter spent last night in a hotel near Roger Dean Stadium, avoiding the three-hour drive this morning. That's a veteran move. Showalter is hoping that Kevin Gausman can go three or four innings in Sunday's B game at Ed Smith Stadium. It's scheduled for seven innings. The next round of cuts aren't expected before Saturday. The Orioles optioned knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa to Triple-A Norfolk following yesterday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. "He needs...

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Orioles-Cardinals lineups in Jupiter

March 12, 2015, 4:53am

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JUPITER, Fla. - The Orioles are sparing the majority of their regulars the long trip to Jupiter today. Jonathan Schoop is at second and Everth Cabrera is playing shortstop while leading off for this afternoon's game against the Cardinals. Bud Norris is making his second spring start after allowing four runs on four hits in one inning his first time out. J.P. Arencibia will start behind the plate. The reserves making the trip are Steve Clevenger, Ryan Flaherty, David Lough, Chris Parmelee,...

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Darren O'Day: "I'd like to come back, for sure"

March 11, 2015, 4:49pm

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Darren O'Day: "I'd like to come back, for sure"

SARASOTA, Fla. - The last time that the Orioles were faced with a decision regarding Darren O'Day's contract, the reliever avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with an option for 2015. O'Day received $2.2 million in 2013 and $3.2 million in 2014, and the Orioles exercised his $4.25 million option for this season. Here we are again. O'Day is one of 11 pending free agents on the roster and unsure whether the Orioles will negotiate another multi-year deal. So far, there...

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Wrapping up a 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays (Gamboa optioned)

March 11, 2015, 12:38pm

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Wrapping up a 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays (Gamboa optioned)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles optioned knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa to Triple-A Norfolk following today's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays. Gamboa allowed two runs in the ninth inning today and six runs in three spring innings. With this move, the Orioles now have 51 players in camp, including 12 non-roster invitees. Gamboa threw 18 pitches today, all of them knuckleballs. "He kind of rushed a little bit," said manager Buck Showalter. "It's such a feel thing. It will be better when he gets to where...

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Game update and Gonzalez on Gonzalez (O's fall 5-2)

March 11, 2015, 10:56am

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Game update and Gonzalez on Gonzalez (O's fall 5-2)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Blue Jays 5, Orioles 2 Recap: Miguel Gonzalez joined Wei-Yin Chen as the only Orioles starters to go three innings this spring. Gonzalez allowed two runs in the first and retired the last seven batters he faced, striking out one. Wesley Wright retired the first four batters before back-to-back doubles by Josh Thole and Munenori Kawasaki in the fifth increased Toronto's lead to 3-0. Mike Wright retired the side in order in the sixth and Zach Britton did the same in the...

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Gonzalez goes three innings (O's down 3-0)

March 11, 2015, 10:02am

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Gonzalez goes three innings (O's down 3-0)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles now have two starters who have gone three innings this spring. Miguel Gonzalez retired the last seven batters he faced and left with the Blue Jays ahead 2-0. He gave up back-to-back singles to Jose Reyes and Ramon Santiago leading off the first, and the runs scored on a Justin Smoak grounder and Kevin Pillar double. Second baseman Everth Cabrera bobbled Smoak's grounder and flipped the ball to first. Former Oriole Chris Dickerson grounded out to end the inning, and...

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More morning notes from Sarasota

March 11, 2015, 7:23am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman is scheduled to start Saturday's 2 p.m. game against the Puerto Rico Development Program on Field 4 at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. The Orioles also will be playing the Rays in a 1:05 p.m. Grapefruit League game on the stadium field. Kevin Gausman is expected to get the start. Manager Buck Showalter said he's not hiding Tillman from the Rays, who again serve as the Orioles' opening day opponent April 6 at Tropicana Field. He said it has more to do with...

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Morning notes on Webb, Johnson and Cabrera

March 11, 2015, 5:57am

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Morning notes on Webb, Johnson and Cabrera

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles reliever Ryan Webb continues to receive treatment on his left knee and said he's hopeful that the swelling will be gone within the next few days. It may not be realistic to expect Webb to pitch this weekend, considering that he hasn't thrown a ball since Sunday's workout. Steve Johnson retired the side in order yesterday after a rough debut against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, when he allowed a tie-breaking run to score in a 5-4 loss. Johnson surrendered a hit and an...

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Orioles lineup vs. Jays

March 11, 2015, 4:08am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Miguel Gonzalez makes his second start of the spring today, again facing the Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium. Gonzalez tossed two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his March 5 debut. Chris Davis is back in right field and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. The bullpen includes Zach Britton, Wesley Wright, Mike Wright, Darren O'Day and Eddie Gamboa. For the Orioles Alejandro De Aza LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters DH Steve Pearce 1B Manny Machado...

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No longer faced with free agency, Hardy wonders if O's can extend successful run

March 10, 2015, 5:39pm

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No longer faced with free agency, Hardy wonders if O's can extend successful run

SARASOTA, Fla. - Shortstop J.J. Hardy occupies the same locker in spring training this year, at the end of a long row of position players that includes most of the projected starters. He sat in a chair with his arms folded yesterday, scanning the room as he often does. The scene appears familiar, but it's a much different camp for Hardy after he signed a three-year extension in October. He's not approached each day by reporters seeking updates on negotiations. He's not simmering beneath the...

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Hearing from Showalter after 3-1 win over Yankees

March 10, 2015, 12:50pm

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Hearing from Showalter after 3-1 win over Yankees

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have agreed to terms with 16 players on one-year contracts. All players currently on the 40-man roster are now signed for 2015. The list includes pitchers Brad Brach, Jason Garcia, Kevin Gausman, Logan Verrett, Tyler Wilson, Mike Wright, Tim Berry and T.J. McFarland, catchers Steve Clevenger and Caleb Joseph, infielders Manny Machado, Jimmy Paredes, Jonathan Schoop and Christian Walker, and outfielders David Lough and Henry Urrutia. Machado has his contract renewed...

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Chen breaks out new changeup (O's win 3-1)

March 10, 2015, 11:17am

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Chen breaks out new changeup (O's win 3-1)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 3, Yankees 1 Recap: The Orioles had scored one run in 22 innings before taking a 2-0 lead in the fifth inning. Jonathan Schoop doubled to score Ryan Lavarnway and Manny Machado followed with his third hit of the day, an RBI single. Machado also stole a base today. Jonathan Schoop doubled twice and Rey Navarro hit a solo home run. Wei-Yin Chen became the first Oriole to work three innings this spring and blanked the Yankees on one hit. Chen threw 12 of his 16...

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Chen with three more scoreless innings

March 10, 2015, 10:09am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen became the first Orioles pitcher today to work three innings this spring, shutting out the Yankees on one hit. Kevin Gausman replaced Chen in the fourth and escaped a jam after allowing back-to-back singles to Chase Headley and Mark Teixeira. J.R. Murphy grounded into a 6-4-3 double play and Jose Pirela bounced to short. Gausman will return for the fifth after working only one inning in his spring debut. Chen walked a batter and struck out two. He threw...