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Showalter on Machado, the Bundys and more

August 27, 2014, 2:10pm

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Showalter on Machado, the Bundys and more

Orioles manager Buck Showalter passed along the update today on Manny Machado's knee surgery. It was a success. Go figure. "Manny's surgery went real well. That was good to hear," Showalter said. "Started at 9 o'clock (our) time, 6 o'clock their time. You always want that first surgery. Brady (Anderson) was telling me last night he'd want the second one. Let (the surgeon) kind of get in the flow a little bit. Make sure he got plenty of sleep the night before. "He didn't want the...

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Machado surgery a success

August 27, 2014, 12:56pm

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As expected, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado underwent successful surgery today to repair a slightly torn ligament in his right knee. Machado will remain in Los Angeles for the next three weeks before flying to Sarasota or meeting up with the Orioles. Manager Buck Showalter said Dr. Neal ElAttrache didn't find anything unexpected in the knee and the timetable remains the same. Machado should be full-go at the start of spring training. The surgery was done at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Wei-Yin...

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Orioles option Chen

August 27, 2014, 11:19am

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The Orioles made their roster move today, officially recalling catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning last night's starter, left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, to the Gulf Coast League team. The Orioles currently list their starters for the Twins series as follows: Friday - Miguel Gonzalez vs. Trevor May Saturday - Chris Tillman vs. Kyle Gibson Sunday - Wei-Yin Chen vs. Ricky Nolasco Monday - Kevin Gausman vs. Phil Hughes The GCL team's season ends by Aug. 31, which makes Chen...

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O's add Clevenger to taxi squad

August 27, 2014, 8:34am

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The Orioles added catcher Steve Clevenger to their taxi squad this afternoon. A player can stay on it for 24 hours before being added to the 25-man roster or returned to the minors. The Norfolk Tides announced the move, which has been confirmed, while activating right-hander Robert Coello from the temporarily inactive list. Manager Buck Showalter indicated yesterday that the Orioles could send down a starting pitcher and call up a position player because the minor league season ends Sept. 1...

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Machado, the challenge of making a trade and tonight's game

August 26, 2014, 9:22pm

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Machado, the challenge of making a trade and tonight's game

Unless there's been a late change, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will undergo surgery this morning in Los Angeles to repair a torn ligament in his right knee. I wonder whether Dr. Neal ElAttrache can zip his own lip. I'm going to eliminate the drama and promise that the surgery will be deemed a success. Machado won't lose the leg, so don't lose any sleep over it. The update also will include mention of how Machado should be ready for spring training, which is why he's having the...

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Showalter speaks following 4-2 win

August 26, 2014, 7:23pm

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The Orioles won tonight, the Yankees lost and the Blue Jays are losing to the Red Sox 11-4 in the 11th inning. I could close this entry now and wish everyone a peaceful night, but I may as well continue with some quotes from manager Buck Showalter. The Orioles lead the Yankees by seven games in the American League East and are poised to expand their lead to 10 over the Jays. They're 20 games above .500 at 75-55, and 10-4 vs. Tampa Bay this season. Wei-Yin Chen didn't make it through the...

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Just to review ... (O's win 4-2)

August 26, 2014, 4:40pm

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Due to the pace of tonight's game at Camden Yards, it has now been reclassified as a mini-series. We had two crew chief reviews in the first three innings. We've had only one run score despite six hits by the Rays. We've decided that a pillow and blanket might be needed later. I had a beef and broccoli stir fry for dinner, but that's not official. The umpires want to take another look at it. The Rays might have scored more than one run off Wei-Yin Chen in the top of the first, but...

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Roster manuevering and other notes (game update)

August 26, 2014, 2:47pm

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Roster manuevering and other notes (game update)

Don't be surprised if the Orioles decide to option a starting pitcher within the next few days and call up an infielder to give them a four-man bench before rosters expand. The affiliates end their season on Sept. 1, at which point the Orioles could recall the pitcher without having to wait the minimum 10 days. Send down a starter who wouldn't be available anyway and add a position player. Meanwhile, manager Buck Showalter talked about how Kevin Gausman continues to feel good after having...

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Seven Orioles minor leaguers to play in AFL

August 26, 2014, 12:59pm

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The Orioles will send seven of their minor leaguers to play in the Arizona Fall League. Pitchers Parker Bridwell (Single-A Frederick), Zach Davies (Double-A Bowie), Mychal Givens (Bowie) and Asher Tolliver (Bowie), catcher Michael Ohlman (Bowie), infielder Jason Esposito (Frederick) and outfielder Dariel Alvarez (Triple-A Norfolk) will play for the Glendale Desert Dogs. Norfolk's Mike Griffin will serve as co-pitching coach and Aberdeen's Chris Poole will serve as co-athletic...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays (with Rays lineup)

August 26, 2014, 11:08am

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Not much to see with the Orioles' lineup tonight unless you enjoy repetition. Steve Pearce is batting second and playing first base. Chris Davis remains at third base and batting seventh, now that the Orioles are back to American League rules. Jonathan Schoop continues to start at second base. The only real drama involves the catcher. Tonight, it's Caleb Joseph. 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 Caleb...

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Jays designate Reimold for assignment

August 26, 2014, 7:06am

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The Blue Jays designated outfielder Nolan Reimold for assignment late last night, according to an industry source. The club hasn't announced the move. Is a reunion with the Orioles in the works? Stay tuned. Reimold batted .212/.283/.404 with four doubles, two homers and nine RBIs in 22 games. He had six walks and 22 strikeouts in 60 plate appearances. Reimold was in the midst of a 2-for-20 slump that included 11 strikeouts, and he misplayed a fly ball in right field Saturday which led to...

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This, that and the other

August 25, 2014, 8:19pm

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So, what did it mean for the Orioles to bounce back last night with a 9-1 victory over the Rays? Delmon Young has the floor. "It's good," he said, "because it seemed like y'all went in panic mode when we got swept in Chicago." I had no idea that Young read this blog. But seriously ... "We weren't scoring many runs, but it happens and then we're back in our division at home facing a guy we've seen before, a team we play," he said. "We know their tendencies and everything. And...

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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...