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Showalter speaks after 9-1 win

August 25, 2014, 6:48pm

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The Orioles score four runs in three games at Wrigley Field and tally six tonight in the bottom of the fifth inning. Baseball is, indeed, a funny game. The Orioles remain six games ahead of the Yankees in the American League East following a 9-1 win over the Rays at Camden Yards. The losing streak ends at three games. The Blue Jays lost to the Red Sox in 10 innings and are nine games back. In case you missed it earlier, tonight marks the first time since moving to Baltimore that the Orioles...

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Markakis and Pearce go back-to-back in third (O's win 9-1)

August 25, 2014, 4:08pm

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Markakis and Pearce go back-to-back in third (O's win 9-1)

Nick Markakis interrupted his slump tonight and Steve Pearce maintained his hot streak. In consecutive at-bats. Markakis was hitless in 21 at-bats before drilling a two-run homer to right field in the bottom of the third inning off Rays starter Jake Odorizzi to give the Orioles a 2-1 lead. Yes, Markakis wears No. 21. Coincidence? Of course, but let's continue. Pearce followed with his 15th home run, and he absolutely crushed a 90 mph fastball from Odorizzi. The Orioles have gone...

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Tillman trying to maintain roll and stop Orioles' skid

August 25, 2014, 3:34pm

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Orioles starter Chris Tillman has retired the first six Rays he's faced tonight on 23 pitches. Four ground balls and two fly balls. The first two innings have been a challenge for Tillman this season. He's permitted 19 runs in the first and 17 in the second. By winning his 10th game on Tuesday, Tillman became the first Orioles pitcher to notch 10 or more victories in consecutive seasons since Jeremy Guthrie from 2008 to 2010. Tillman is 5-1 with a 2.23 ERA and 10 quality starts over his...

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Showalter on the expanded roster and Machado, plus the Rays' lineup

August 25, 2014, 1:10pm

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Showalter on the expanded roster and Machado, plus the Rays' lineup

Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't offering many hints about his September call-ups. He hasn't provided a number or any names. However, he indicated that the club will add one or more players who aren't currently on the 40-man roster. The Orioles have one opening after designating infielder Cord Phelps for assignment, and they can transfer third baseman Manny Machado to the 60-day disabled list. "The question is, are we calling up anybody who's on the roster?" Showalter said,...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

August 25, 2014, 11:05am

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Chris Davis has been moved down to seventh in the Orioles lineup for tonight's series opener against the Rays at Camden Yards. Davis' average has dropped to .189. Steve Pearce continues to bat second and play first base. Delmon Young is in left field while Nelson Cruz serves as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce 1B Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Delmon Young LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis 3B Nick Hundley C Jonathan Schoop 2B Chris Tillman RHP The Oriole Advocates...

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Orioles back home to continue search for offense

August 24, 2014, 2:44pm

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CHICAGO - Sitting in his office before yesterday's game at Wrigley Field, Orioles manager Buck Showalter observed how Chicago is a great town. Then he added, "I've had enough." It's true that you can have too much of a good thing. The Orioles are back home tonight after playing three games in Cleveland and spending a week in The Windy City, which wasn't exactly a breeze. The Orioles scored four runs in the three-game series against the Cubs after totaling 17 in three games against the...

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Hearing from Pearce, Gonzalez and Wada following 2-1 loss

August 24, 2014, 2:08pm

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Hearing from Pearce, Gonzalez and Wada following 2-1 loss

CHICAGO - If not for Steve Pearce, the Orioles would have been no-hit today. They would have been shut out. They would have more reason to feel bad about today's loss at Wrigley Field. That is, if you believe that the rest of the game would have played out the exact same. Pearce homered off Tsuyoshi Wada leading off the top of the seventh. Otherwise, Wada dominated the Orioles. "He kept us off-balance today," Pearce said. "He was throwing everything for a strike and he was working quick. He...

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Showalter on Wada, Gonzalez and a 2-1 loss

August 24, 2014, 1:56pm

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Showalter on Wada, Gonzalez and a 2-1 loss

CHICAGO - In honor of the 1994 season, the Orioles' bats went on strike today. The throwback uniforms would have sufficed. Good pitching beats good hitting, and the Orioles saw plenty of it while being swept by the Cubs to conclude their first losing road trip of the season. And it won't get any easier with Jake Odorizzi, Alex Cobb, Drew Smyly and Jeremy Hellickson starting for the Rays in the series at Camden Yards that begins Monday night. "It's been a long 10 days," said manager Buck...

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Pearce wrecks Wada no-hit bid (O's lose 2-1)

August 24, 2014, 12:19pm

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Pearce wrecks Wada no-hit bid (O's lose 2-1)

CHICAGO - The Orioles didn't have a hit today off left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada through the sixth inning. I know what you were thinking. Jake Arrieta beat them Friday night, with Pedro Strop tossing a scoreless eighth. Wada was poised to make them feel much worse, until Steve Pearce stepped to the plate. Pearce drove Wada's second pitch of the seventh inning, an 88 mph fastball, deep to left field for his 14th home run. No shutout. No no-hitter. Adam Jones walked with two outs in the first inning...

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Game update and more notes (O's down 1-0)

August 24, 2014, 10:47am

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Game update and more notes (O's down 1-0)

CHICAGO - Nick Markakis flied to left field in the top of the first inning today, leaving him hitless in his last 17 at-bats. "That's one I don't think about a whole lot," said manager Buck Showalter. "I'm sure some of those were at 'ems, too." Former Oriole Tsuyoshi Wada threw 13 pitches in a scoreless first inning. Adam Jones drew his 16th walk of the season. Wada retired the side in order in the second. Miguel Gonzalez threw 16 pitches in the first while retiring the Cubs in order....

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Machado surgery set for Wednesday

August 24, 2014, 9:10am

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CHICAGO - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will undergo surgery on his right knee Wednesday morning in Los Angeles. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will repair the medial patellar ligament, the same procedure he performed on Machado's left knee in October. Machado will fly to Los Angeles on Tuesday and stay for two or three weeks before beginning his rehabilitation in Sarasota. Machado rehabbed in Miami last year. Dave Walker, the Orioles' minor league medical coordinator, will oversee Machado's...

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Phelps designated for assignment to clear roster spot for Gonzalez

August 24, 2014, 8:17am

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Phelps designated for assignment to clear roster spot for Gonzalez

CHICAGO - Miguel Gonzalez has officially rejoined the Orioles after being recalled from Double-A Bowie this afternoon to start against the Cubs. To clear a spot on the 25-man roster for Gonzalez, infielder Cord Phelps has been designated for assignment. Phelps was hitless in three at-bats for the Orioles. With only a week left before Sept. 1 roster expansion, the Orioles will go with three reserves and only one backup infielder, Ryan Flaherty.

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Orioles and Cubs lineups

August 24, 2014, 7:11am

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CHICAGO - Miguel Gonzalez makes the start at Wrigley Field as the Orioles aim to salvage one game of this weekend series. Gonzalez is 1-0 with a 3.32 ERA in three career interleague starts. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce 1B Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis 3B Caleb Joseph C Jonathan Schoop 2B Miguel Gonzalez P For the Cubs Chris Coghlan LF Javier Baez SS Anthony Rizzo 1B Luis Valbuena 3B Welington Castillo C Arismendy Alcantara CD Logan Watkins 2B Matt...

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Orioles conclude road trip with roster move for Gonzalez

August 23, 2014, 5:53pm

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CHICAGO - Can the Orioles avoid their first three-game losing streak since late May? They've dropped two straight at Wrigley Field. They lost four in a row from May 27-30 in Milwaukee and Houston. The Orioles will make another roster move today to accommodate pitcher Miguel Gonzalez, who's starting the series finale against the Cubs that also closes out the three-city road trip. Manager Buck Showalter indicated yesterday that Manny Machado's pending knee surgery may have influenced a move...

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Showalter, Norris and Hundley talk after 7-2 loss

August 23, 2014, 5:34pm

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Showalter, Norris and Hundley talk after 7-2 loss

CHICAGO - The Orioles were held to two hits today over the final seven innings, the bats never heating up after a rain delay that lasted 3 hours, 9 minutes. It's unfortunate for the Orioles that the weather knocked Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks out of the game. They collected two runs and five hits off him in two innings. Orioles starter Bud Norris couldn't stay loose during the delay because Wrigley Field lacks an indoor mound. Not that he would have returned after such a long layoff, but...

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Jimenez will pitch in relief (O's lose 7-2)

August 23, 2014, 2:13pm

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Jimenez will pitch in relief (O's lose 7-2)

CHICAGO - For the second time in his major league career, Ubaldo Jimenez will be used as a reliever. Jimenez is warming up for the Orioles, who trail the Cubs 4-2 in the top of the third inning at Wrigley Field. Right-hander Justin Grimm will pitch for the Cubs. The game is scheduled to resume at 5:30 p.m. central time following a rain delay that will exceed three hours. Jimenez hasn't pitched in relief since making his major league debut on Sept. 26, 2006 against the Dodgers. He allowed...

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Norris contributes at the plate (O's down 4-2 and in rain delay)

August 23, 2014, 11:09am

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Norris contributes at the plate (O's down 4-2 and in rain delay)

CHICAGO - Bud Norris is doing more than pitching today for the Orioles. He's also padding their lead. Norris reached on an infield hit in the second inning to score J.J. Hardy and give the Orioles a 2-0 advantage over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Orioles pitchers were 0-for-11 this season. Norris recorded his first RBI since May 5, 2012. Norris is no slouch at the plate. He's 4-for-10 since the start of the 2013 season. Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks has thrown 46 pitches in two innings....

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Quotes from Duquette, Bancells, Showalter and Machado

August 23, 2014, 10:02am

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Quotes from Duquette, Bancells, Showalter and Machado

CHICAGO - In a short time frame this morning, the media at Wrigley Field conducted interviews with Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette, manager Buck Showalter, head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and third baseman Manny Machado. We're caught up on Machado's pending knee surgery. All we need to know is the exact date of next week's procedure in Los Angeles. I'm passing along a big batch of quotes. Let's start with Duquette, who made it clear that Machado reached this decision...

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Orioles confirm Machado surgery

August 23, 2014, 9:18am

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CHICAGO - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will undergo surgery next week in Los Angeles to repair a slightly torn ligament in his right knee. Executive vice president Dan Duquette confirmed the news to reporters this morning at Wrigley Field. The medial patellar is the same ligament that Machado ruptured in his left knee in September at Tropicana Field. Though he suffered only a partial tear in his right knee, the Orioles say the procedure and recovery time will be the same. Dr. Neal...

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Gonzalez on recall, Davis on playing third base

August 23, 2014, 8:12am

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Gonzalez on recall, Davis on playing third base

CHICAGO - Miguel Gonzalez was sitting at his locker this morning when reporters were allowed inside the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field. Gonzalez is on the 24-hour taxi squad. He'll be recalled on Sunday and will start the final game of the series against the Cubs. "Everyone's receiving me like it was my first time being called up," he said. "It was fun. They're all excited to have me back, so I'm excited as well." Gonzalez hasn't pitched for the Orioles since Aug. 7 in...