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Game update and more notes and quotes (O's lose 3-2)

September 21, 2014, 9:49am

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Game update and more notes and quotes (O's lose 3-2)

Mookie Betts led off today's game with a home run off Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez to give the Red Sox a 1-0 lead at Camden Yards. Gonzalez had surrendered just one home run in his last three starts. The Red Sox had three hits in the inning and Gonzalez threw 23 pitches, 17 for strikes. The choice of Nelson Cruz as Most Valuable Oriole naturally has sparked a debate among fans. It's good that the club had so many legitimate choices. Cruz leads the majors with 39 home runs and also has...

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Showalter provides updates on Markakis and Pearce

September 21, 2014, 8:45am

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Showalter provides updates on Markakis and Pearce

Earlier today, Orioles manager Buck Showalter was asked whether he's concerned about Nick Markakis and Steve Pearce being available for the Division Series. "Not at this point," he replied." "Nick came in today when I first saw him and he was going to play. 'I'd like to play if it's OK with you.' Whatever. And then I said, 'Why don't you go down to the cage and see how everything is.' After the cage ... He's getting better every day. That's why I'm not at this point. "More of...

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Notes on Markakis, Pearce, Cruz, the playoff rotation and more

September 21, 2014, 8:09am

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Notes on Markakis, Pearce, Cruz, the playoff rotation and more

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he expects Nick Markakis and Steve Pearce to play in the four-game series in New York that starts Monday. Pearce won't be ready before Tuesday, though he wants to play. He needs an extra day after receiving a cortisone injection yesterday in his right elbow. Markakis tried to get into the lineup today, but his right shoulder remained sore while he swung in the cage. "He's getting better every day," Showalter said. Showalter said "it's hard to...

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Cruz named MVO, Orioles and Red Sox lineups

September 21, 2014, 6:23am

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Nelson Cruz has been chosen Most Valuable Oriole by members of the media who cover the team. Adam Jones finished second and Zach Britton third. Cruz enters today's game leading the major leagues with 39 home runs, and he's surpassed the 100-RBI mark for the first time in his career. His 39 homers are the second-most by a first-year Oriole in club history, trailing only Frank Robinson's 49 in 1966. Cruz also became the sixth different Oriole to record a season of 35 or more home runs and...

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Wrapping up the home portion of the schedule

September 20, 2014, 7:59pm

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Wrapping up the home portion of the schedule

We've reached the final regular season home game of the 2014 season. In past years, boxes would be stacked in front of lockers as players gathered their belongings and said their goodbyes. Reporters would circle the room collecting contact information - phone numbers, e-mail addresses, whatever a player is willing to give. Manager Buck Showalter calls it the saddest time of the year. It's a lot different when the team qualifies for the playoffs, as it's done in two of the last three...

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Pearce, Jones, Tillman and Walker after tonight's 7-2 win

September 20, 2014, 6:51pm

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Pearce, Jones, Tillman and Walker after tonight's 7-2 win

The Orioles haven't lost consecutive home games since June 28-29. They've got one remaining in the regular season, so the streak will remain intact. The 93 wins this year match their 2012 total. Steve Pearce didn't play in tonight's 7-2 victory over the Red Sox. He's expected to miss the next few games after receiving a cortisone injection in his right wrist. Pearce said he realized that he couldn't play during batting practice. "It was a little more sore than usual, so I just...

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Update on Pearce and Showalter comments following 7-2 win

September 20, 2014, 6:34pm

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Update on Pearce and Showalter comments following 7-2 win

Steve Pearce had his right wrist X-rayed and received a cortisone injection after being removed from tonight's lineup. The X-ray didn't reveal any structural damage, but Pearce will take off a few days to allow the shot to ease his discomfort. "I didn't like some of the feedback I was getting from him with his right wrist during batting practice," manager Buck Showalter said following a 7-2 win over the Red Sox before 43,015 at Camden Yards. "Took an X-ray just to make sure there was...

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Walker hits first home run, Jones homers twice (O's win 7-2)

September 20, 2014, 4:48pm

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Walker hits first home run, Jones homers twice (O's win 7-2)

Welcome to the majors, Christian Walker. The kid is having quite a night. Walker wasn't in the lineup until the Orioles scratched Steve Pearce after batting practice due to a sore right wrist. Walker replaced him at first base and responded with a single and his first major league home run, which broke a 2-2 tie. Don't be too surprised. It often works out that way. Walker fell behind 0-2 against Red Sox starter Rubby De La Rosa leading off the bottom of the fourth, took a 91 mph fastball...

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Game update and more notes (Jones homers, we're tied)

September 20, 2014, 3:38pm

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Game update and more notes (Jones homers, we're tied)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he intends to give Chris Tillman an extra day of rest before each start leading into the playoffs. The goal tonight is to avoid sending Tillman to the showers early. Four of the first five Red Sox reached against Tillman in the top of the first inning, with Mookie Betts drawing a leadoff walk, David Ortiz hitting a two-run homer and Allen Craig and Daniel Nava collecting back-to-back singles. Ortiz has three home runs in the last two games and 35 on the...

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Pearce scratched from lineup (updated)

September 20, 2014, 1:46pm

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The Orioles have scratched Steve Pearce from tonight's lineup due to soreness in his right wrist. It's a precautionary move, and Pearce could start Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox that also concludes the home portion of the regular season schedule. Pearce recently had ice wrapped on the wrist, but he continued to play. He started in right field last night with Nick Markakis sidelined by a sore right shoulder, and he was supposed to play first base tonight. The Orioles will...

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Jimenez to make another start, and more notes

September 20, 2014, 12:50pm

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Jimenez to make another start, and more notes

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed today that Ubaldo Jimenez will make at least one more start before the regular season ends on Sept. 28. Showalter left open the possibility that Jimenez could start twice. Jimenez won Tuesday night's division-clinching game, allowing two runs over five innings against the Blue Jays. Showalter said he wants to give each starter an extra day of rest before the playoffs, which explains why Jimenez is needed in the rotation. He also suggested that a...

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Markakis remains out of Orioles' lineup

September 20, 2014, 11:08am

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Nick Markakis is missing from the Orioles lineup tonight for the third consecutive game after being hit Tuesday night behind the right shoulder. Steve Pearce moves back to first base, with Nelson Cruz playing right field and Delmon Young serving as the designated hitter. Chris Tillman is 4-5 with a 2.54 ERA in 17 home starts this season. He's allowed three earned runs or fewer in 19 consecutive starts, tied with Milt Pappas for the third-longest streak in franchise history. For the...

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Lough: "I felt like I was at a low point in my career..."

September 19, 2014, 7:43pm

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Lough: "I felt like I was at a low point in my career..."

David Lough started in center field last night and could be back on the bench tonight. He isn't used to extended stays in the lineup. Lough hasn't started back-to-back games since June 9-10. Adam Jones will return to center field tonight, so Lough's only shot is if Alejandro De Aza is rested. De Aza has become the regular left fielder since joining the Orioles following an Aug. 30 trade with the White Sox. The Orioles sought an offensive upgrade from the left side of the plate without...

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Hearing from Showalter, Gausman and De Aza after 5-3, 10-inning loss

September 19, 2014, 7:37pm

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Hearing from Showalter, Gausman and De Aza after 5-3, 10-inning loss

The Orioles' four-game winning streak came to an end tonight with a 5-3, 10-inning loss to the Red Sox before 39,079 at Camden Yards. The Orioles lost for only the second time in their last 12 games. Tonight's crowd raised the season total to 2,383,129. The Orioles drew 2,357,551 last year. Pitcher Kevin Gausman developed a small blister on his right hand during the game. He was removed after five innings and 91 pitches. "He's gotten it off and on a little bit," said manager Buck...

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Young delivers triple off bench and O's tie game (O's lose 5-3 in 10 innings)

September 19, 2014, 5:56pm

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Young delivers triple off bench and O's tie game (O's lose 5-3 in 10 innings)

If you had Sept. 19 as the date when Delmon Young would hit his first triple as an Oriole, go to the window and collect your money. Young delivering as a pinch-hitter has become routine, but the triples are scarce. Young's three-bagger with two outs in the seventh inning scored Alejandro De Aza, and shortstop Xander Bogaerts' throwing error allowed the Orioles to tie the game. Young has 11 career triples, the most recent before tonight coming in September 2012 with the Tigers. He had four...

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Showalter on Paredes, Gausman and more (O's down 3-1)

September 19, 2014, 2:48pm

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Showalter on Paredes, Gausman and more (O's down 3-1)

The Orioles currently lead the American League East by 14 games. They could become the first team to win the division by double digits since the 2006 Yankees (10). The Orioles' next home run will be their 200th of the season. Steve Pearce has hit three homers in the last two games. He's in right field again tonight while Nick Markakis receives treatment on his right shoulder. "It's still sore," he said. "I'm glad it's my left arm because I wouldn't be able to throw right-handed...

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Updates on Davis, Machado, Leyva and more

September 19, 2014, 12:52pm

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Updates on Davis, Machado, Leyva and more

Chris Davis will report to the Sarasota complex on Tuesday while serving his 25-game suspension and will be available to play in fall instructional league games. Davis wouldn't be eligible to play for the Orioles again until their ninth postseason game. Manny Machado will join the Orioles on Sept. 29 and likely stay with the team for the first two games of the Division Series before heading down to Sarasota. Doctors have suggested that he avoid flights during the playoffs while recovering...

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Markakis, Jones, Hardy out of Orioles lineup

September 19, 2014, 11:04am

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Nick Markakis was expected to start tonight in right field, but he remains out of the lineup due to soreness after being hit by a pitch Tuesday night behind his right shoulder. "I'm glad it wasn't my left arm because I wouldn't be able to throw right-handed right now," Markakis said. He hopes to play tomorrow, but will not rush back to the lineup. He is not concerned the soreness will linger. Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy are being rested tonight. Christian Walker gets another start at...

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Gausman on mound for last home series opener before playoffs

September 18, 2014, 5:08pm

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Gausman on mound for last home series opener before playoffs

The Orioles begin their final home series of the regular season tonight by sending Kevin Gausman to the mound. Will they send Gausman to the bullpen for the Division Series or slot him in the rotation? The only guarantee so far is Chris Tillman pitching Game 1 on Oct. 2 at Camden Yards. Confirmation may come before the Orioles fly to Toronto for the final road series. I'm assuming that Wei-Yin Chen will follow him in Game 2. The Orioles won't go with a five-man rotation in the playoffs,...

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More details on Fan Appreciation Celebration

September 18, 2014, 12:26pm

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More details on Fan Appreciation Celebration

The Orioles are down to their last three home games of the regular season. Usually, that means lockers are emptied, boxes are loaded and players go their separate ways. Not so fast. The Orioles are hosting Game 1 of the Division Series on Oct. 2. Before that date, the club will hold its annual Fan Appreciation Celebration this weekend while hosting the Red Sox. According to a release sent out today by the Orioles, the three-day event includes "the chance for fans to be selected at random to...