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Gonzalez tries to keep the rotation rolling

May 18, 2015, 7:46pm

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Gonzalez tries to keep the rotation rolling

The Orioles didn't announce any changes to their rotation last night besides Bud Norris' placement on the disabled list, leaving us to assume that Miguel Gonzalez is starting tonight's series opener against the Mariners at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed on Sunday that Gonzalez would get the assignment, followed by left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on Wednesday. Chris Tillman figures to start Thursday afternoon now that his back has improved. The Mariners are sending Taijuan Walker,...

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Harvey update and minor league trade

May 18, 2015, 2:18pm

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Hunter Harvey received a platelet-rich plasma injection today during his visit with Dr. James Andrews, who recommended that the young pitcher be shut down for the next six weeks. Harvey has been diagnosed with a strained right flexor mass. Harvey sought a second opinion from Andrews after flying to Baltimore and being examined on Wednesday by team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. Harvey, recovering from a slight fracture in his right shin, was removed from his last start at extended spring...

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Norris placed on disabled list

May 18, 2015, 12:05pm

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Rather than continue to work a man short in the bullpen, the Orioles have placed Bud Norris on the 15-day disabled list with bronchitis and recalled pitcher Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Norris' illness led to Mike Wright making his major league debut yesterday against the Angels. Wright had been in the bullpen as the replacement for Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia, who's on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, but he's needed in the rotation. The Orioles were reluctant to put...

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Notes on Tillman and Norris

May 18, 2015, 11:45am

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Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman is expected to start Thursday afternoon's game against the Mariners at Camden Yards after being pushed back in the rotation due to lower back spasms. Tillman's condition has improved to the point where he's not a candidate for the disabled list. Barring a setback, he would start the series finale and follow Miguel Gonzalez and Wei-Yin Chen in the rotation. Gonzalez opposes Taijuan Walker on Tuesday and Chen opposes Roenis Elias on Wednesday. Tillman's back...

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This, that and the other

May 17, 2015, 6:05pm

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I've been asked whether Mike Wright gets another start with the Orioles. I'm not sure whether he gets another day in the majors. As I explained yesterday, the Orioles can go in many directions due to the uncertain status of Chris Tillman (back) and Bud Norris (bronchitis) and the presence of Tyler Wilson on the taxi squad. There must be a temptation to place Norris on the disabled list, backdated to May 11, while he slowly recovers. He was still coughing yesterday and it's obvious by looking...

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Wrapping up a 3-0 win in Mike Wright's debut

May 17, 2015, 1:00pm

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Wrapping up a 3-0 win in Mike Wright's debut

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Miguel Gonzalez will start Tuesday night against the Mariners at Camden Yards, and he's leaning toward using Wei-Yin Chen on Wednesday. What happens to Mike Wright, who won his major league debut today with 7 1/3 scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over the Angels before 41,733 at Camden Yards? "Well, he didn't pitch a complete game, so he's out of here," said Showalter. "No, we'll look at it, we'll start talking about it. We had about three...

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Wright impressive through four innings (O's win 3-0)

May 17, 2015, 10:36am

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Wright impressive through four innings (O's win 3-0)

Mike Wright recorded his first major league out and strikeout, gave up his first hits and escaped his first jam. He's packed a lot into four innings for the Orioles. Wright retired the first nine batters before Kole Calhoun led off the fourth inning with a single. Didn't Calhoun do the same thing to Ubaldo Jimenez last night? Albert Pujols doubled with one out to put two runners in scoring position, but the game remains in a scoreless tie. Erick Aybar grounded to Manny Machado, who threw home...

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Showalter on Wright: "His physical skills we know are there"

May 17, 2015, 9:12am

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Showalter on Wright: "His physical skills we know are there"

Mike Wright sat alone behind the Orioles' dugout this morning and read a book. Empty stands, empty field, clear mind. Maybe it's a relaxation technique for Wright, who's making his major league debut today against the Angels. Maybe he just wanted to find a quiet spot and soak up the atmosphere. Wright hasn't pitched since May 6 for Triple-A Syracuse, which could cause his sinker to elevate if he's too strong. It happened last night to closer Zach Britton. But manager Buck Showalter...

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A few notes before today's game

May 17, 2015, 8:19am

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Triple-A Norfolk pitcher Tyler Wilson walked through the Orioles clubhouse this morning with a huge smile on his face. He's in the majors for the first time - sort of. Wilson is on the taxi squad and the Orioles must decide by 8 p.m. Monday whether to put him on the 25-man roster or send him back to Norfolk. It depends whether Chris Tillman and Bud Norris are available to pitch next week and how much manager Buck Showalter needs his bullpen today with Mike Wright making his major league...

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Orioles and Angels lineups

May 17, 2015, 6:14am

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Mike Wright will make his major league debut today as the Orioles try to avoid being swept by the Angels at Camden Yards. Wright hasn't pitched since May 6, when he allowed one run in five innings at Triple-A Syracuse. He walked five batters. Wright will become the 993rd player to appear in a game for the Orioles since the team moved to Baltimore in 1954. He's the third player to make his major league debut this season, joining Jason Garcia and Rey Navarro. Jimmy Paredes has hit safely in 13...

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Orioles need Mike Wright to be the right choice

May 16, 2015, 8:37pm

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If there's a silver lining in the Orioles' rotation woes, it's the wealth of candidates who can fill the vacancies. It may not seem like an abundance of arms, but consider the past. Remember how the Triple-A roster was littered with journeymen and failed prospects? How a pitcher needed one decent outing and proper rest to earn serious consideration for a promotion? Sometimes, all it took was a pulse. Hold a mirror under their noses to make sure they're still breathing and hand them a plane...

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Mike Wright named Sunday starter and wrapping up a 6-1 loss

May 16, 2015, 7:32pm

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Mike Wright named Sunday starter and wrapping up a 6-1 loss

Mike Wright will make his major league debut on Sunday as the Orioles' starter for the series finale against the Angels. He also needs to be the stopper, with the Orioles a season-high four games below .500 and trying to avoid a sweep following tonight's 6-1 loss before 29,102 at Camden Yards.. "Mike Wright's going to start tomorrow. I let them know," said manager Buck Showalter. "There were people who were options. He's just ready to go. Really, you don't want to have him sit any...

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Tyler Wilson scratched from Norfolk start (O's lose 6-1)

May 16, 2015, 3:05pm

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Tyler Wilson scratched from Norfolk start (O's lose 6-1)

Tyler Wilson has been scratched from tonight's start with Triple-A Norfolk and he's no longer with the team. Wilson is in Baltimore as insurance in case the Orioles need him on Sunday. He's not necessarily the starter for the series finale against the Angels. He could be sent back. There are multiple factors at work here, including rain that's caused the start of tonight's game to be delayed. Bud Norris and Chris Tillman are unavailable to start on Sunday. Manager Buck Showalter is...

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Showalter on rotation and more (start of game will be delayed)

May 16, 2015, 1:53pm

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Showalter on rotation and more (start of game will be delayed)

Get used to seeing the Orioles list their upcoming starters as TBD. The rotation is a puzzle with Bud Norris and Chris Tillman unable to start this weekend and the club having another off day on Monday. Manager Buck Showalter doesn't know when the two right-handers will be available and how it impacts the other starters. Norris has bronchitis, but he's no longer running a fever and he was allowed inside the clubhouse today. "Bud, just talked to him, he's obviously lost some weight and he's...

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Tillman unable to pitch due to back stiffness

May 16, 2015, 12:55pm

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Tillman unable to pitch due to back stiffness

Chris Tillman no longer is a candidate to replace Bud Norris as Sunday's starter against the Angels. Tillman is bothered by lower back stiffness, an issue for him on occasion over the past few seasons. The latest flare-up occurred yesterday during Tillman's bullpen session. Manager Buck Showalter said Tillman feels better today, but he's not going to start the series finale. Norris, unable to start this weekend after being diagnosed with bronchitis, could be available out of the bullpen on...

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Orioles and Angels lineups

May 16, 2015, 11:22am

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Steve Pearce is starting at second base and batting fifth tonight for the Orioles, who are trying to even their series against the Angels following last night's loss at Camden Yards. Pearce is 3-for-23 this month. He's making only his fifth start since May 3. David Lough is in left field and Alejandro De Aza is in right. Ubaldo Jimenez gets the start while Bud Norris is out with bronchitis. According to STATS Inc., the Orioles have won seven straight home starts by Jimenez and the Angels have...

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Orioles trade Nix to Phillies

May 16, 2015, 7:14am

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The Orioles have traded veteran infielder Jayson Nix to the Phillies for cash considerations. Nix was batting .167/.388/.198 with three doubles and eight RBIs in 25 games at Triple-A Norfolk. The Phillies are assigning him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. It's believed that Nix had reached the opt-out date on his contract. He must see a better opportunity in the Phillies system. The Orioles have Paul Janish playing shortstop at Norfolk and Michael Almanzar is the starter at third base. Rey Navarro...

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Jimenez for Norris tonight against Angels

May 15, 2015, 9:15pm

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Jimenez for Norris tonight against Angels

The Orioles scratched Bud Norris from tonight's game due to an illness. He's 1-4 with a 9.88 ERA in six starts. He's also 4-0 with a 0.43 ERA in six career starts against the Angels. Norris can't catch a break. Norris, who's taking medication for bronchitis, has allowed two earned runs (four total) in 41 2/3 innings against the Angels. They've hit only one home run off him. The Angels might be the ideal tonic for Norris, who's 30 earned runs this season in 27 1/3 innings led the American...

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Norris won't start Saturday and wrapping up a 3-1 loss

May 15, 2015, 6:18pm

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Norris won't start Saturday and wrapping up a 3-1 loss

Bud Norris has been scratched from Saturday's game due to an illness, and Ubaldo Jimenez will start in his place. The Orioles believe that Norris has bronchitis. He's currently on medication and remains an option for Sunday's series finale against the Angels. Norris is 1-4 with a 9.88 ERA in six starts. However, he's 4-0 with a 0.43 ERA in six career starts against the Angels. "Bud came in after everyone was on the field and found out whether he was contagious. We'll see where he fits on...

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Game update and Paredes as DH (Hardy homers, O's lose 3-1)

May 15, 2015, 3:24pm

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Game update and Paredes as DH (Hardy homers, O's lose 3-1)

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen struck out Mike Trout on a slider in the first inning tonight, then served up a home run to Albert Pujols on a 92 mph fastball. The game wasn't scoreless for long. Chen threw 14 of his 18 pitches for strikes. He got too much of the plate with Pujols, who's now 2-for-6 with two home runs against him. Jimmy Paredes walked in the bottom of the first, continuing his knack for getting on base. Paredes is making his 19th start tonight as the designated hitter, a...