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Updating Orioles pitching (and makeup game)

August 12, 2014, 1:37pm

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No updates on Manny Machado and J.J. Hardy. I'm not keeping any secrets. You have my word. It's become obvious that the Orioles will make up tonight's postponed game next month. The club announced its upcoming starters and didn't list anyone for Thursday, which remains an open date on the schedule. Chris Tillman will start Wednesday night's series finale against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen is being pushed back to Friday night against the Indians at...

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More from Showalter

August 12, 2014, 12:13pm

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The Orioles have rooms reserved in Cleveland and Chicago for third baseman Manny Machado and shortstop J.J. Hardy, with the hope that both players will avoid the disabled list and be available to play. Fingers remain crossed. Machado (right knee) and Hardy (left thumb) underwent MRIs today and team physician Dr. Michael Jacobs will read the results at Camden Yards. Showalter noted again that Machado was optimistic last night after leaving the game in the third inning and needing assistance...

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Updates on Machado, Hardy and postponement

August 12, 2014, 11:46am

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Updates on Machado, Hardy and postponement

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado underwent an MRI on his right knee this afternoon, and team physician Dr. Michael Jacobs is headed to Camden Yards to read the results. "I haven't heard anything negative," said manager Buck Showalter. "Manny seems to be in good spirits. That's good. So, we'll see what the day brings. "I've heard early stuff and whatever, but until everyone weighs in... I feel more positive than negative, especially after talking to Manny." The examination was...

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Yankees-Orioles game postponed

August 12, 2014, 11:15am

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As expected, tonight's game between the Orioles and Yankees has been postponed due to rain. An announcement regarding the makeup date will be made as soon as possible, according to the Orioles. A few New York writers tweeted that the clubs will play a doubleheader on Sept. 12, but the Orioles haven't confirmed the date. Fans are encouraged to keep their tickets and parking passes until more information is made available. Also, no updates are available on Manny Machado. The MRI was pushed...

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Orioles hoping for sunny outlook on Machado beneath dark clouds

August 11, 2014, 7:55pm

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The Orioles have been poised to run away with the American League East, which they lead by six games over the Blue Jays. The rotation is better, the back end of the bullpen can dominate, the defense again has been a team strength despite the three errors last night, and the offense is starting to score runs in bunches - again leading the majors in home runs with 150. They just need to stay healthy. They haven't done it. Shortstop J.J. Hardy's sprained thumb doesn't seem to be a big deal,...

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Showalter updates Machado injury following 11-3 victory

August 11, 2014, 7:41pm

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Showalter updates Machado injury following 11-3 victory

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will have an MRI on his right knee at 10 a.m. Tuesday to determine the severity of his injury. The initial diagnosis is a sprain, which occurred after Machado's knee buckled as he swung at a pitch from Yankees starter Chris Capuano in the third inning. Machado fell on his back and writhed in pain, clutching the knee as head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and manager Buck Showalter rushed out of the dugout. Machado was able to walk without crutches...

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Machado injures right knee (Machado sprains knee, O's win 11-3)

August 11, 2014, 4:30pm

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Machado injures right knee (Machado sprains knee, O's win 11-3)

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado left tonight's game in the bottom of the third inning with an injury to his right knee. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and manager Buck Showalter helped Machado off the field. I'll pass along an update as it becomes available. Machado shattered his bat while swinging at a pitch from Yankees starter Chris Capuano. His right knee appeared to buckle, causing Machado to fall on his back. Machado grabbed the knee and was in obvious pain as Bancells and...

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Orioles fall behind early and more notes (O's down 3-1)

August 11, 2014, 3:14pm

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The Yankees have taken an early lead tonight against Orioles right-hander Bud Norris, with Brett Garnder's leadoff triple in the top of the first inning followed by Derek Jeter's bouncer to third. The Orioles have won a season-high seven consecutive series. They've got three games scheduled against the Yankees at Camden Yards before Thursday's off day. Try to ignore the weather forecast for Tuesday. Shield your eyes. I don't have any information on rescheduling if the game is...

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Showalter on Hardy, Davis and more

August 11, 2014, 1:15pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter is optimistic that shortstop J.J. Hardy will return to the lineup Tuesday night. X-rays on Hardy's sprained left thumb yesterday came back negative. No further tests are scheduled, though an MRI is next if the thumb doesn't improve. "J.J. wasn't real happy with me yesterday when we scratched him late," Showalter said. "Didn't like the cage work and what Jimmy (Presley) was saying and the potential of getting jammed off the end of the bat and have that...

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Hardy again out of Orioles lineup

August 11, 2014, 11:56am

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Shortstop J.J Hardy won't be in the starting lineup tonight when the Orioles open a three-game series against the New York Yankees. Hardy's sprained left thumb has not sufficiently healed, and Ryan Flaherty will start in his place at shortstop. Hardy said the thumb feels about the same as it did yesterday. He would have to alter his grip if he held a bat, but the Orioles don't want him to do that. First baseman Chris Davis, whose average is down to .193 (its lowest point since April 3), will...

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Expanded thoughts on September roster

August 10, 2014, 7:44pm

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During yesterday's pregame session with manager Buck Showalter, a reporter asked whether the Orioles will expand their roster next month to the full 40 players permitted by Major League Baseball, or at least an amount close to it. The Orioles won't get anywhere near that total. Showalter hasn't laid out an exact figure, but he'd be comfortable staying in the five-to-seven range of additions. He doesn't want a clubhouse and dugout filled with guys who are only taking up space. "First of...

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Showalter on ejection, Gausman, Hardy and 8-3 loss

August 10, 2014, 2:08pm

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Showalter on ejection, Gausman, Hardy and 8-3 loss

Long after today's game ended at Camden Yards, Orioles manager Buck Showalter still didn't agree with the decision to reverse the out call at second base that led to his first ejection of the season. Showalter is convinced that Jonathan Schoop held the ball long enough to get the force on Jhonny Peralta. Coming out of the dugout to argue the reversal is an automatic ejection. "Ball's in back of the glove, just like the old rule, new rule, old rule," Showalter said after an 8-3 loss to the...

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Showalter ejected in seventh inning (O's lose 8-3)

August 10, 2014, 12:36pm

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Showalter ejected in seventh inning (O's lose 8-3)

On the 60th anniversary weekend at Camden Yards, Orioles manager Buck Showalter just broke out his Earl Weaver impression, minus the kicking of dirt on home plate. Showalter was ejected in the seventh inning for the first time this season, with second base umpire Jeff Nelson doing the honors. Bench coach John Russell will take over the managing duties. Nelson ruled that Jhonny Peralta was out at second base on a force play after Ryan Flaherty made a diving stop up the middle and flipped the...

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Showalter on players: "They don't scoreboard watch, they scoreboard glance" (more)

August 10, 2014, 11:40am

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Showalter on players: "They don't scoreboard watch, they scoreboard glance" (more)

Kevin Gausman made it through five innings at 104 pitches, and the Cardinals hold a 3-2 lead over the Orioles. Twenty-two runs in the first two games of this series and two today, the last scoring in the fifth on Lance Lynn's wild pitch with Nick Markakis on third base. Gausman allowed two hits in the fifth, including Kolten Wong's leadoff single on a line drive to right that fooled Markakis into taking a couple of steps back before trying to come in and make a lunging catch. Gausman...

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37-pitch first inning for Gausman (updated)

August 10, 2014, 10:12am

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37-pitch first inning for Gausman (updated)

Talk about a poor start to the day. The Orioles find out shortly before the first pitch that shortstop J.J. Hardy has a sprained left thumb, forcing him out of the lineup. And the Cardinals score twice off Kevin Gausman in the top of the first inning. Not exactly how the Orioles drew it up. We won't know the severity of Hardy's injury and how many games he could miss until we meet later with manager Buck Showalter. It obviously depends on the severity of the sprain. It's not his...

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Hardy scratched from lineup

August 10, 2014, 9:39am

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The Orioles just announced that shortstop J.J. Hardy has been scratched from the lineup due to a sprained left thumb. The injury must have occurred during batting practice. Manager Buck Showalter will provide more information following the game. Ryan Flaherty moves from second base to shortstop. Jonathan Schoop is starting at second base. Hardy, who had played in 96 straight games, has been bothered previously this season with tightness in his lower back and a hamstring injury. Hardy is...

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The upcoming rotation and Gonzalez on being optioned

August 10, 2014, 8:38am

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The upcoming rotation and Gonzalez on being optioned

Orioles manager Buck Showalter set his rotation for the Yankees series that begins Monday night at Camden Yards. Bud Norris, Wei-Yin Chen and Chris Tillman will start for the Orioles. The Yankees will send Chris Capuano, Shane Greene and Esmil Rogers to the mound. Miguel Gonzalez will work three to five innings for Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday night in Buffalo. The Orioles want to keep him available, Showalter said, in case there's a "physical issue" that allows the Orioles to bring him back...

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Orioles and Cardinals lineups

August 10, 2014, 7:16am

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter is sticking with the hot hand today. Or bat, in this case. Delmon Young remains in the lineup, starting in left field against Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn. Nelson Cruz is serving as the designated hitter. Caleb Joseph will attempt to tie the Orioles' record for consecutive games with a home run. Joseph has homered in five straight. Miguel Gonzalez stopped by the clubhouse this morning. He's going to join Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and pitch the following...

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Orioles going for sweep today

August 09, 2014, 8:21pm

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If I have to provide a list of my biggest Orioles surprises in 2014, it would include Delmon Young hitting .354 in 96 at-bats against right-handers. Did you really see it coming? Be honest. Young is a career .301 hitter against left-handers and a .276 hitter vs. right-handers, including his production this season. If he had any shot at contributing in 2014 after signing a minor league deal in January, it figured to be in a platoon role against southpaws or coming off the bench against them....

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Showalter speaks after 10-3 win

August 09, 2014, 4:19pm

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The Orioles have scored 10 or more runs in back-to-back games for the second time this season. They also did it on April 23-24 in Toronto. The club record is three straight games on May 24-27, 2003. We're just scratching the surface here. The Orioles hold a six-game lead in the American League East for the first time since Sept. 15, 1997. They're a season-high 18 games above .500. Is this team sensing that a playoff berth is nearing? Can it smell the finish line? "No," said manager...