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Showalter on trade

July 31, 2014, 12:54pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter expects new reliever Andrew Miller to arrive here around 10:30 p.m. "He's pitched the last two days," Showalter said. "He'll be in uniform and available tomorrow." The Orioles acquired Miller from the Red Sox today for minor league pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, strengthening a bullpen that's already been solid. "He's just another good piece," Showalter said. "He goes with some other good pieces down there. He gives us more depth down there, keep...

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Quick hits from Camden Yards

July 31, 2014, 12:38pm

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Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette will meet with reporters at 5 p.m. today to discuss the trade that brought left-hander Andrew Miller from the Red Sox for Double-A Bowie pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez. Duquette apparently was working on another deal at the non-waiver deadline, but I'm told the Orioles are done for today. Manager Buck Showalter said the deal wouldn't "rattle your cage." Must have been a fairly minor move. Anyway, it didn't happen. Keep in mind that more trades...

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Orioles acquire Andrew Miller

July 31, 2014, 11:07am

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The Orioles have acquired Red Sox left-hander Andrew Miller from the Red Sox for Double-A Bowie pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, according to an industry source. With this move, the Orioles currently have four left-handers in their bullpen. ESPN.com first reported that the Orioles acquired Miller. A source has confirmed that Rodriguez is involved in the trade. Rodriguez was 3-7 with a 4.79 ERA, 69 strikeouts, 29 walks in 16 starts with Bowie. He is 22-26 with a 3.45 ERA in his career in the...

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Orioles lineup vs. Angels

July 31, 2014, 10:30am

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The Orioles are going for their first three-game sweep of the Angels at Camden Yards since Aug. 3-5, 2010. They're 9-3 against the Angels since the beginning of 2013. The Orioles acquired tonight's starter, Bud Norris, one year ago today. In his 28 games (26 starts), Norris is 12-10 with a 4.23 ERA, 58 walks and 133 strikeouts in 153 1/3 innings. Norris is 4-0 with a 0.52 ERA in five career starts against the Angels. He picked up the win on July 21 after allowing two runs (one earned) and...

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Quick deadline update

July 31, 2014, 9:21am

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Less than three hours remain before the non-waiver trade deadline and the Orioles' only deal remains minor league infielder Jimmy Parades from the Royals for cash considerations. They're trying to add another piece or two to that haul. Actually, the Orioles really like Paredes. He has two doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs in six games with Triple-A Norfolk, and he plays just about every position. We could see him at Camden Yards later this summer. No slight intended. Meanwhile, the...

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Making a mad dash to the non-waiver trade deadline

July 30, 2014, 6:52pm

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Making a mad dash to the non-waiver trade deadline

I can see a light at the end of the non-waiver trade deadline tunnel. It's not Jon Lester on an oncoming train. I got the impression early on that executive vice president Dan Duquette was focused more on bullpen help, and that seems to be the case. I'd rank it No. 1 on the list. Specifically, Duquette would like to bring in a left-hander who isn't primarily a specialist. If he wanted one of those, he could purchase Clay Rapada's contract from Triple-A Norfolk. I'll wonder again how...

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Showalter on Gausman, Jones and 4-3 victory

July 30, 2014, 6:35pm

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Showalter on Gausman, Jones and 4-3 victory

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he wasn't anticipating any trade news later tonight. It's probably safe to go to bed. First baseman Chris Davis showed up at Camden Yards during tonight's game and could return to the lineup on Thursday. He's been sick for the past three days. "We'll see how Chris Davis feels tomorrow," Showalter said following the Orioles' 4-3 win over the Angels at Camden Yards. "The doc checked on him. He's getting there. He's not there yet. I hope tomorrow...

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Jones homers again in first (O's win 4-3)

July 30, 2014, 3:42pm

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Jones homers again in first (O's win 4-3)

Say this about Adam Jones: He doesn't milk the moment when it comes to hitting home runs. Get it over with and get back out to center field. Jones launched No. 21 tonight, a two-run shot that gave the Orioles a 2-0 lead over the Angels at Camden Yards. Eleven of those home runs have come in the first inning. Yes, it's the most in the majors this season, two more than Toronto's Jose Bautista and the White Sox's Jose Abreu. Jones' 11 homers in the first are the most by an Oriole since Brady...

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More pregame notes from Camden Yards

July 30, 2014, 2:34pm

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First baseman Chris Davis remains out of the Orioles lineup tonight due to an illness that includes a fever. Team physician Dr. William Goldiner was expected to make a house call this afternoon. "Better," said manager Buck Showalter. "I haven't written him off as possibly playing tonight, but the doctor was going to take a look at him and see if he's still (contagious) and if he could play tonight. Obviously, I need to put a lineup up without him, but he's better. "Just a flu or...

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Harvey shut down, Duquette on trade deadline

July 30, 2014, 1:27pm

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Harvey shut down, Duquette on trade deadline

Hunter Harvey, one of the Orioles' prized young pitching prospects, is done for the season after an MRI on his right elbow revealed a strained flexor mass. Harvey, the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft out of Bandys (N.C.) High School, has been shut down and continues to receive treatment to reduce the inflammation. Harvey, 19, was 7-5 with a 3.18 ERA in 17 starts with Single-A Delmarva. He allowed 66 hits, walked 33 and struck out 106 in 87 2/3 innings. Teams have inquired...

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Orioles interested in Bonifacio, and other notes

July 30, 2014, 12:36pm

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Less than 24 hours until the non-waiver trade deadline and rumors are swirling like hot dog wrappers in a wind storm. The Orioles have definite interest in switch-hitting utility player Emilio Bonifacio, who's batting .279/.318/.373 with 14 doubles, three triples, two home runs and 18 RBIs in 69 games with the Cubs. He's been an intriguing target for the Orioles over the past few years and I'm told the two sides are engaged in talks. Bonifacio, 29, can play second base, third base and...

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Orioles lineup vs. Angels

July 30, 2014, 10:51am

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Chris Davis is out of the lineup for the second straight night after sitting out last night with an illness. Steve Pearce is at first base in Davis' place. The Orioles will attempt tonight to move 14 games above .500 for the first time since July 22, 2013 (57-43). The Orioles have won four of their last five games in Baltimore and eight of their last 10. In those 10 home games, Orioles pitchers have registered a 2.70 ERA by allowing 27 earned runs in 90 innings. Ryan Flaherty is 3-for-4 with a...

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Leftovers for breakfast

July 29, 2014, 8:45pm

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While wondering whether Orioles pitchers had accounted for both of the team's errors in a game before last night... It took 12 innings and just about everyone in the bullpen for Orioles manager Buck Showalter to claim his 1,222nd career victory. Not the way he preferred it, but never look a walk-off win in the mouth. Or something along those lines. I guess Manny Machado figured a 12th-inning home run was the perfect anniversary gift for Showalter, hired by the Orioles exactly four years ago...

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Showalter speaks after 7-6, 12-inning win

July 29, 2014, 7:59pm

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Showalter speaks after 7-6, 12-inning win

On the flight home from Seattle, Orioles manager Buck Showalter contemplated whether to bring up an extra position player to replace reliever T.J. McFarland, who was going on the bereavement list. The discussion lasted more than 30 minutes before he decided that the club needed a full bullpen with the Angels coming to town. Starter Chris Tillman lasted only five innings tonight and the game moved into the 12th before Manny Machado's walk-off home run. Showalter made the right...

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Markakis homer gives Orioles another lead (O's win 7-6 in 12 innings)

July 29, 2014, 4:48pm

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Seriously, let's forget everything I said and wrote about tonight's game being a low-scoring affair, a duel between Chris Tillman and Jered Weaver, a struggle for runs. Ain't happening. Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer off Weaver in the bottom of the fourth, the ball slamming off the right field foul pole, to give the Orioles a 6-4 lead over the Angels. Markakis has eight homers this season, the most recent before tonight coming on June 28. Weaver walked Steve Pearce and Nick Hundley...

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Jones reaches 20-home run mark again (we're tied)

July 29, 2014, 3:36pm

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Jones reaches 20-home run mark again (we're tied)

Adam Jones homered off Angels starter Jered Weaver tonight with two outs in the bottom of the first inning to tie the game 1-1. Jones has hit 20-plus homers in four consecutive seasons. The Orioles weren't done. Nelson Cruz, walked, Delmon Young singled and J.J. Hardy followed with an RBI single to break the tie. Young entered the night batting .359 versus right-handers. Weaver was holding right-handed hitters to a .160 average. Jones, Cruz, Young and Hardy all bat from the right side,...

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Duquette on trade deadline

July 29, 2014, 1:35pm

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Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette told reporters today that nothing is imminent on the trade front, though he anticipates a flurry of activity among clubs leading up to Thursday's 4 p.m. non-waiver deadline. Duquette said he's focused on improving the team's pitching depth, which indicates that the Orioles aren't in the running for a big-name starter such as Jon Lester or Cole Hamels. "I think more pitching depth, I would say. It's more realistic that we could make a deal...

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Davis out of lineup due to illness

July 29, 2014, 12:43pm

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The Orioles are beginning a six-game homestand tonight without their starting first baseman. Chris Davis was sent home today due to flu-like symptoms that may be contagious. Manager Buck Showalter wasn't taking any chances. Steve Pearce is starting at first base, with Nelson Cruz in left field and Delmon Young serving as the designated hitter. Davis was sick "all day yesterday," according to Showalter. "It may be contagious and we don't want it passed around," he added. Davis could...

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Orioles lineup vs. Angels

July 29, 2014, 10:54am

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Exactly four years ago today, the Orioles hired Buck Showalter as the 19th manager in franchise history. No regrets. Showalter's team is 12 games above .500 and 2 1/2 ahead of the second-place Blue Jays in the American League East. Delmon Young is serving as the Orioles' designated hitter for the third time in five games. He's 5-for-9 with a three-run homer in his last three appearances and is 4-for-15 (.267) with a homer and two RBIs in his career against Angels right-hander Jered...

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This, that and the other

July 28, 2014, 6:09pm

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Don't be alarmed by the bright lights and the noise emanating tonight from Camden Yards. There's a baseball game scheduled between the Orioles and Angels. Continue to breathe normally. It's been a while - July 13, to be exact. The Orioles are 26-23 in Baltimore this season, compared to 32-23 on the road. Time to reclaim the home-field advantage, especially with the Blue Jays climbing within 2 1/2 games of first place in the American League East. The Angels provide the opposition again,...