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Joseph sets Orioles catching record (O's win 10-3)

August 09, 2014, 1:06pm

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As a 28-year-old rookie, Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph can be viewed as a late bloomer. He's proving that it's never too late to climb into a team's record book. Joseph homered in his fifth consecutive game today to set the Orioles mark for catchers. The overall record of six is shared by Chris Davis (2012) and Reggie Jackson (1976). No wonder Jackson got the big payday from the Yankees. Joseph had been tied with Ramon Hernandez (2006) and Gus Triandos (1959). Joseph launched the first...

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27-pitch first inning for Jimenez (updated)

August 09, 2014, 12:32pm

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27-pitch first inning for Jimenez (updated)

Ubaldo Jimenez's first inning today after coming off the disabled list included two more walks and a run. Jimenez issued a leadoff walk to Matt Carpenter on his eighth pitch, struck out Kolten Wong and walked Matt Holliday. His 62 walks lead the American League despite his stay on the DL. Matt Adams flied out, but Jhonny Peralda lined a double to left field on Jimenez's 27th pitch of the inning. Carpenter scored, but Holliday was out at the plate - Delmon Young to Jonathan Schoop to Caleb...

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Orioles option Gonzalez

August 09, 2014, 11:19am

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The Orioles made room for starter Ubaldo Jimenez on their 25-man roster today by optioning Miguel Gonzalez to Triple-A Norfolk. Gonzalez is 6-6 with a 3.80 ERA in 20 games (19 starts) this season. In his last outing, he held the Blue Jays to one run over six innings in Toronto. Gonzalez has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six starts. However, the Orioles need a spot in their rotation for Jimenez and manager Buck Showalter wants seven relievers at his disposal. He doesn't...

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Orioles and Cardinals lineups

August 09, 2014, 8:27am

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Ubaldo Jimenez comes off the disabled list today to make his first start since July 5 in Boston. He joins an Orioles pitching staff that's registered a 2.80 ERA in 21 games since the All-Star break. Jimenez is 3-8 with a 4.52 ERA in 18 starts this season. He's 0-5 with a 10.55 ERA in five day games, which is why manager Buck Showalter slotted him to pitch the nightcap of the July 5 doubleheader at Fenway Park. Cardinals right-hander John Lackey is 14-7 with a 3.70 ERA in 26 career starts...

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About last night, and more from the Orioles Hall of Famers

August 08, 2014, 8:37pm

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Last night, the Orioles posted their first home win over the Cardinals in franchise history. They hit six home runs. They hit multiple homers off three different pitchers for only the second time. They sat their red-hot catcher, Caleb Joseph, and his replacement collected three hits. It was that kind of night. It's been that kind of season. Nick Hundley didn't garner much attention, but I'm certain that he understood. It was all about the long ball and reconnecting with legends from the...

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Showalter speaks after 12-2 win

August 08, 2014, 6:41pm

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The lights are turned off in the press box tonight as the 60th anniversary celebration takes place on the field. I'm typing this blog entry in the dark. Forgive the typos. As usual. As the Orioles walked off the field following their 12-2 win over the Cardinals, they were greeted by a special group of ex-players. "I've still got chills," said manager Buck Showalter. "We all just came up the runway and all the Hall of Famers are greeting our guys as they come off the field. That was...

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More on Orioles' home run binge (O's win 12-2)

August 08, 2014, 5:58pm

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For only the second time in franchise history, the Orioles have hit multiple home runs off three different pitchers in the same game. It also happened on May 17, 1967 in Boston. The Orioles hit three homers off Dennis Bennett and two off Galen Cisco and Bill Landis in a 12-8 victory. That nugget was provided by the Orioles' PR department. Jim Palmer lasted only one inning in that game, allowing three runs and four hits. Bill Dillman got the win with five innings of relief. Got to plead...

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Orioles bring their offense to anniversary party (O's have six homers)

August 08, 2014, 3:59pm

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On the night that the Orioles celebrate their 60th anniversary, third baseman Manny Machado hits a three-run homer. Earl Weaver must be smiling. Weaver wouldn't have approved of David Lough's sacrifice bunt after Ryan Flaherty led off the second inning with a single, but otherwise... Nick Hundley drove in Flaherty with a single to break a scoreless tie, Nick Markakis walked and Machado provided some serious lift to Justin Masterson's 88 mph sinker, the ball clearing the Orioles bullpen in...

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A few minutes with Eddie Murray

August 08, 2014, 2:25pm

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The contingent of former Orioles inside the warehouse this afternoon for the 60th anniversary luncheon included franchise legends Eddie Murray, Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson. They sat together afterward and fielded questions from reporters, with Murray sliding down a seat after spotting all the microphones aimed at the middle one. "That's Frank's seat," he said. This was a rare opportunity to chat with Murray, and he didn't disappoint. Here's a sampling: On being a young leader...

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Showalter on 60th anniversary celebration, rotation and more

August 08, 2014, 1:37pm

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Showalter on 60th anniversary celebration, rotation and more

Orioles manager Buck Showalter had another busy schedule today that included a luncheon for the 60th anniversary celebration. He missed the praise heaped upon him by former players. "I left. I had to go and get ready for St. Louis," he said. "I was sitting next to Doug DeCinces. That's impressive. Listening to him and Eddie (Murray) and Al Bumbry, Ken Singleton, Rick Dempsey go back and forth, that was very entertaining. I didn't eat, listening to them talk about Earl (Weaver)....

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Notes on rotation and Joseph

August 08, 2014, 12:45pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he's leaning toward starting Kevin Gausman on Sunday against the Cardinals and Bud Norris Monday against the Yankees. A final decision probably will be made following tonight's game. Norris held the Yankees to one run over five innings in the Bronx this season before leaving the game with a groin injury. Showalter also will let tonight's game dictate the corresponding roster move Saturday when Ubaldo Jimenez comes off the disabled list and starts...

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Orioles and Cardinals lineups

August 08, 2014, 11:31am

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Caleb Joseph is missing from the Orioles lineup tonight in the series opener against the Cardinals. He's homered in his last four games. Nelson Cruz is batting fourth as the designated hitter, followed by Chris Davis. David Lough gets the start in left field. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B David Lough LF Nick Hundley C Chris Tillman RHP For the Cardinals Matt Carpenter 3B Kolten Wong 2B Matt...

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Orioles trying to deck the Cards

August 07, 2014, 6:21pm

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We're going to have fireworks and a laser show tonight at Camden Yards. Finally, it's time to celebrate the umpires making the right call after a review. Manager Buck Showalter says the Orioles lead the majors in calls that "stand," meaning there supposedly isn't enough evidence to overturn them. And he's not bragging about it. As for tonight's game, the Orioles will wear uniforms from 1954 as part of their 60th anniversary celebration. Chris Tillman may want to throw it back if he...

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Joseph ties club record for catchers (O's win 2-1)

August 07, 2014, 4:33pm

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Joseph ties club record for catchers (O's win 2-1)

Apparently, Caleb Joseph is tired of being recognized only for his ability to throw out runners. Joseph hit another home run tonight, his two-run shot in the fourth inning off Toronto starter J.A. Happ giving the Orioles a 2-0 lead at Rogers Centre. Happ threw three consecutive 93 mph fastballs to Joseph, who cranked his seventh home run of the season. Joseph has homered in four consecutive games that he's played to tie the franchise record for catchers shared by Ramon Hernandez (June...

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Davis collects another hit, more on last night's game

August 07, 2014, 3:41pm

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Davis collects another hit, more on last night's game

Chris Davis doubled with one out in the second inning tonight, pulling a 79 mph curveball from Blue Jays left-hander J.A. Happ past first baseman Juan Francisco. Davis didn't score, but he's now 4-for-11 with two home runs, three RBIs, two walks and three runs in his last four games. Happ threw three consecutive curveballs to Davis. Manny Machado was hit on the left foot by a Happ pitch in the top of the first inning. Miguel Gonzalez hit Melky Cabrera on the right elbow in the bottom of...

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Roster move coming Saturday

August 07, 2014, 2:59pm

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The Orioles' pitching staff will undergo some sort of adjustment before Saturday afternoon's game against the Cardinals at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters in Toronto that Ubaldo Jimenez will come off the disabled list and start Saturday, which will necessitate a corresponding roster move. Jimenez has been on the disabled list with an ankle injury. He made two starts on a rehab assignment, but he hasn't pitched for the Orioles since Game 2 of a July 5 doubleheader in...

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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

August 07, 2014, 11:56am

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Chris Davis moves down to seventh in the Orioles' lineup tonight for the second time in three games. The Blue Jays are starting left-hander J.A. Happ. Davis batted fifth last night against right-hander Drew Hutchison. Delmon Young is batting fifth tonight as the designated hitter. Caleb Joseph is catching. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz LF Delmon Young DH J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis 1B Caleb Joseph C Jonathan Schoop 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the...

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Leftovers for breakfast

August 06, 2014, 6:21pm

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Though the Orioles are intrigued by Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo, they've decided not to pursue him now that he's a free agent. The Orioles have scouted Castillo multiple times and watched him work out, and they like his speed and the power that was on display as he took batting practice at the University of Miami. However, an official stated that Castillo's asking price is significantly "out of range." The cost of signing Castillo would have to come down drastically for the Orioles...

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Chen can't duplicate Seattle success (O's lose 5-1)

August 06, 2014, 5:28pm

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Chen can't duplicate Seattle success (O's lose 5-1)

Wei-Yin Chen lasted only five innings tonight in Toronto. The streak of quality starts and working into the eighth inning has ended. Chen was charged with four runs and eight hits, and the Orioles' offense has gone back into hibernation at Rogers Centre. Blue Jays starter Drew Hutchison has allowed one run in eight innings, a home run by Chris Davis back in the second inning. That's it. Chen needed to be perfect tonight and he fell short. The four runs were the most allowed by Chen since...

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Three wins in three cities in three days not a first for Orioles

August 06, 2014, 1:22pm

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The Orioles have won three straight games in three different cities in three days for the first time since Sept. 7-9, 2011, according to the club's stellar and increasingly busy PR department. They defeated the Yankees 5-4 in New York, followed by a 5-4 walkoff win against the Yankees in Baltimore and a 2-0 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto. The Orioles' winning pitchers in those three games? Pedro Strop, Clay Rapada and Jeremy Guthrie. Last night marked the first time that the...