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Updating Orioles' interest in Rusney Castillo

July 28, 2014, 12:30pm

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The Orioles are in the process of arranging a private workout for Rusney Castillo following Saturday's showcase at the University of Miami, another sign of their growing interest in the Cuban outfielder. Castillo reportedly worked out for 28 major league teams over the weekend and made a solid impression. He's been compared to the Yankees' Brett Gardner with power. The Orioles first scouted Castillo five months ago in the Dominican Republic following his defection from Cuba. According to...

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Orioles recall Guilmet

July 28, 2014, 9:53am

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The Orioles made a roster move today while waiting to begin a six-game homestand Tuesday night. Left-hander T.J. McFarland has been placed on the bereavement list, and the Orioles recalled reliever Preston Guilmet from Triple-A Norfolk. McFarland's grandmother passed away Sunday. He's eligible to return to the bullpen Thursday night. McFarland, 25, is 4-2 with a 3.07 ERA in 23 games (one start) for the Orioles this season. He worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings over the past two games, earning the...

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Orioles remain on their game while taking the day off

July 27, 2014, 7:23pm

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Seconds after Zach Britton struck out Logan Morrison yesterday to secure the Orioles' 3-2, 10-inning victory in Seattle, the MASN cameras captured manager Buck Showalter putting a little extra effort into his handshakes in the dugout. Showalter gave first base coach Wayne Kirby a slap on the back. He smiled as he watched his players filter into the visiting clubhouse at Safeco Field. This one seemed to bring a slightly different reaction. This one felt really good. The Orioles went 6-4 on a...

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McFarland going on bereavement list

July 27, 2014, 4:08pm

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The Orioles will place left-hander T.J. McFarland on the bereavement list Monday and call up a pitcher from the minors. Manager Buck Showalter told MASN's Jim Hunter on "O's Xtra" that McFarland's grandmother passed away. A player must remain on the bereavement list for three days. McFarland earned the win today in Seattle by pitching a scoreless ninth inning, striking out the first two Seattle batters that he faced. He's 4-2 with a 3.07 ERA this season. McFarland also worked 2 2/3...

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O'Day streak ends (O's win 3-2 in 10 innings)

July 27, 2014, 2:56pm

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O'Day streak ends (O's win 3-2 in 10 innings)

Going into today's game in Seattle, Orioles reliever Darren O'Day hadn't allowed a run in his last 14 appearances over 15 1/3 innings. O'Day retired the first two Mariners in the bottom of the eighth inning, but Mike Zunino lined a home run into the left field seats to tie the game 2-2. The Orioles took a 2-1 lead in the top half on Manny Machado's infield hit with two outs that scored Adam Jones. O'Day's 1.00 ERA led American League relievers. He struck out Chris Taylor to end the...

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Game update and more notes (O's lead 2-1)

July 27, 2014, 12:54pm

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Game update and more notes (O's lead 2-1)

Chris Taylor doubled with two outs in the second inning today to score Logan Morrison and give the Mariners a 1-0 lead over the Orioles. Miguel Gonzalez has allowed five hits in two innings, including four in the second. Nelson Cruz recorded the Orioles' 25th outfield assist of the season yesterday and Nick Markakis picked up No. 26 today in the second, as Kyle Seager tried to stretch a single into a double. Markakis leads the Orioles with 10 outfield assists. The team ranks second in the...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

July 27, 2014, 9:57am

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The Orioles conclude their West Coast trip today in Seattle, and they've got Manny Machado at third base for the second consecutive game. Steve Pearce is in the lineup for only the second time in the last five games. The Orioles are 5-4 on the trip despite batting .196 and averaging 3.7 runs per game. The starters have posted a 3.07 ERA. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce LF Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Manny Machado 3B Caleb Joseph C Jonathan Schoop...

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Orioles hope for right ending to left coast trip

July 26, 2014, 8:06pm

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Will Steve Pearce make it back into the Orioles lineup today in the final game of their three-city West Coast trip? Pearce hasn't started three of the last four games. He went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Friday night and is 1-for-16 with eight strikeouts in his last four games and 5-for-30 with 10 strikeouts in his last nine games. Pearce doesn't have a history with Mariners starter Roenis Elias. No one does with the Orioles. Elias is making his 21st start in his rookie season. He's 8-8...

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Orioles rotation and Mariners lineup change (O's lose 4-3)

July 26, 2014, 12:27pm

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Each open date on the Orioles' schedule leaves room for manager Buck Showalter to tweak his rotation. The Orioles are off Monday after returning from the West Coast, and Showalter told reporters today in Seattle that he may adjust the order of his starters. Right now, Miguel Gonzalez is slated to pitch Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Safeco Field. All three starters for the Angels series that begins Tuesday at Camden Yards are listed as TBA. Could Showalter bump Gonzalez to...

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Machado returns to Orioles lineup

July 26, 2014, 10:00am

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After missing the past four games with tightness and spasms in his lower back, Manny Machado has returned to the Orioles' lineup today. Machado is starting at third base and batting seventh. Delmon Young is serving as the designated hitter and batting second, with Steve Pearce going back to the bench. Young is 14-for-35 (.400) with two doubles, three homers and eight RBIs in eight games in the second spot this year. The Orioles are trying to move 13 games above .500 for the first time since...

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A few morning notes

July 26, 2014, 6:40am

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Orioles starters keep raising the bar. Now it's Bud Norris' turn to give it a bump. In 41 games since June 9, the rotation has posted a 3.08 ERA over 248 2/3 innings to reduce its season ERA from 4.61 to 3.97. The starters combined for 18 consecutive scoreless innings before the Mariners pushed across a run in the sixth inning last night. Until James Jones's two-out single in the bottom of the fifth inning last night, Orioles pitchers had held the Angels and Mariners hitless in 24...

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Norris on the mound for third game of series

July 25, 2014, 7:57pm

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Norris on the mound for third game of series

While still waiting for Endy Chavez to reach home plate... As I recall, the current West Coast trip was supposed to make or break the Orioles. Well, they're 5-3 after last night's 10-inning victory, moving them a season-high 12 games above .500. The Orioles have two games remaining before taking off Monday and returning to Camden Yards - you may remember the place - for series against the Angels and Mariners. You may remember those opponents. Bud Norris takes the ball today for the second...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

July 25, 2014, 1:33pm

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Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will be out of the starting lineup tonight for a fourth straight game with tightness and spasms in his lower back. Ryan Flaherty will replace Machado in the lineup, hitting seventh. Steve Pearce is back in the lineup after sitting out the past two games. He's playing left field and hitting second. Nick Markakis is 13-for-28 (.464) lifetime against Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. Kendrys Morales has reported to the Mariners and he's batting cleanup...

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Notes on Jones, Davis, Gausman, Castillo and more

July 25, 2014, 12:53pm

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Notes on Jones, Davis, Gausman, Castillo and more

The Orioles recorded their eighth shutout of the season last night and are on pace for 13, which would be their most since 1992 (16). Since 2000, the Orioles have registered nine or more shutouts in five seasons - nine each in 2005, 2006 and 2007, and 10 each in 2004 and 2012. Adam Jones (three) and Chris Davis (one) have combined for four home runs in the last six games, pushing their total to 186 since the start of 2012. According to STATS, their 186 combined homers are the most by a pair of...

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Weeks placed on Triple-A disabled list, and other notes

July 25, 2014, 12:32pm

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Weeks placed on Triple-A disabled list, and other notes

One day after the Athletics designated reliever Jim Johnson for assignment, the Orioles placed infielder Jemile Weeks on the seven-day minor league disabled list with a groin strain. The move is retroactive to yesterday. The Orioles traded Johnson to the A's in December for Weeks and a PTBNL, who turned out to be catcher David Freitas. Freitas was transferred from Norfolk to Double-A Bowie today. It's a small baseball world. The Tides activated catcher Steve Clevenger, reliever Preston...

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Orioles keep finding quality in their rotation

July 24, 2014, 10:08pm

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Please remind me again whether the Orioles need to acquire another starter for their rotation or if they should stick with the current five and figure out later how to make room for Ubaldo Jimenez. The rotation has registered a 3.12 ERA in the last 40 games, with Wei-Yin Chen tossing eight scoreless innings last night in a 4-0 victory over the Mariners. If you subscribe to the theory that you don't fix what ain't broke, I know where you stand on this subject. Critics will say the rotation...

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It's Delmon Young's turn in lineup (O's win 4-0)

July 24, 2014, 3:37pm

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It's Delmon Young's turn in lineup (O's win 4-0)

Last night, David Lough started for the first time since June 27 and collected two hits in Anaheim. Orioles manager Buck Showalter is reaching into his bench again tonight, putting Delmon Young in the lineup for the first time since July 6 in Boston. Young is playing in his sixth game this month after batting .417 (15-for-36) with a double, two homers and five RBIs in June. He's appeared in three games since his start at Fenway Park, going 1-for-3. The Orioles have faced Mariners...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

July 24, 2014, 2:47pm

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Third baseman Manny Machado remains out of the lineup tonight for the Orioles series-opener against the Mariners at Safeco Field. Machado was scratched from Tuesday's lineup in Anaheim with tightness and spasms in his lower back, and he didn't play last night. Ryan Flaherty gets another start at third base. Delmon Young is batting second and serving as the designated hitter. Nelson Cruz is in left field. Steve Pearce is out of the lineup for the second consecutive game. Pearce is 1-for-12...

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Taking a closer look at the Mariners

July 24, 2014, 12:39pm

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The Orioles have reached the final series on their three-city West Coast tour, beginning a four-game set tonight against the Mariners. They went 2-4 against the Mariners last season, losing two of three at Safeco Field. Manny Machado batted .360 (9-for-25) with four doubles and two home runs in six games. The Orioles were 12-3 against the Mariners over the two previous seasons. On May 31, the Orioles (26-27) and Mariners (26-28) began the day under .500. They would make the playoffs if the...

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Orioles acquire Paredes, Athletics DFA Jim Johnson

July 24, 2014, 9:34am

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The Orioles announced today that they acquired infielder/outfielder Jimmy Paredes from the Royals in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. If the name sounds familiar, it's because the Orioles claimed Paredes off waivers from the Marlins on Feb. 15, and the Royals selected him off waivers two days later. He never made it to major league camp. Paredes, 25, batted .305/.332/.457 with five home runs and 36 RBIs in 65 games for Triple-A Omaha this season. The...