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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

July 09, 2014, 11:00am

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With the Orioles allowed to use a designated hitter tonight, their lineup will include Steve Pearce for the series opener against the Nationals at Camden Yards. Pearce will start in left field and Nelson Cruz will serve as DH. Jonathan Schoop is at second base and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. 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 2B Bud Norris RHP For the...

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Britton on All-Star exclusion: "I don't think there's a disappointment"

July 08, 2014, 8:22pm

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Britton on All-Star exclusion: "I don't think there's a disappointment"

It's unfortunate that the Orioles had another game postponed last night due to rain, especially after waiting through a 2-hour, 30-minute delay. But on the plus side, it made for a pleasant drive home. Not a single drop the entire way. Maybe they could have played. Rain delays and extra innings. It's been that kind of a season so far. The Orioles are 8-3 in extras this year after going 8-7 in 2013. They're 32-12 since the start of 2012, and 14-5 in games that have gone 12 or more innings,...

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Orioles-Nationals game postponed (updated)

July 08, 2014, 5:41pm

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WASHINGTON - Tonight's game between the Orioles and Nationals has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on Aug. 4, a mutual off-day for the teams. The Orioles will fly to Toronto at the conclusion of it. The delay lasted about 2 1/2 hours before the Nationals finally called the game. More information will be available later tonight, including how the postponement impacts the Orioles rotation. Bud Norris probably will be pushed back to Wednesday night against the Nationals at...

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Roster move, and Showalter on Jones' participation in Home Run Derby

July 08, 2014, 2:34pm

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Roster move, and Showalter on Jones' participation in Home Run Derby

WASHINGTON - The Nationals announced that the start of tonight's game against the Orioles will be delayed due to approaching inclement weather. The Orioles have activated Bud Norris from the disabled list and designated reliever Julio DePaula for assignment. Orioles manager Buck Showalter now has a reason to watch Monday night's Home Run Derby as he relaxes at home. The sound may be turned down on his television, but he's going to check it out. Center fielder Adam Jones will be a...

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Jones will participate in Home Run Derby

July 08, 2014, 1:57pm

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Jones will participate in Home Run Derby

WASHINGTON - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones has accepted an invitation to participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday that's held the night before the All-Star Game at Target Field in Minnesota. Jones, who's hit 16 home runs in 89 games this season, checked with manager Buck Showalter before agreeing to it. The invitation came from American League team captain Jose Bautista. Nelson Cruz, who leads the majors with 28 homers in 88 games, turned down an invitation to compete in the...

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Ramirez outrighted to Norfolk

July 08, 2014, 1:04pm

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WASHINGTON - The Orioles may wait until after batting practice to announce today's roster move. Bud Norris is being activated from the disabled list and starting against the Nationals. Reliever Julio DePaula, whose contract was purchased yesterday from Double-A Bowie, is expected to come off the 25-man roster. DePaula is listed among the relievers on the lineup card, but a name must be subtracted. Manager Buck Showalter likes to check on his relievers and see how everyone makes it through...

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Orioles and Nationals lineups

July 08, 2014, 11:13am

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WASHINGTON - Bud Norris is coming off the disabled list tonight and making his first start since June 21, as the Orioles and Nationals conclude their two-games series in D.C. The teams will meet up at Camden Yards on Wednesday to begin another two-game set. The Orioles have won three in a row, scoring 22 runs in the process. They've played 41 innings in their last four games. For the first time in team history, the Orioles hit at least three home runs in the 10th inning or later....

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Looking back and ahead, and adding a pinch of Young

July 07, 2014, 10:09pm

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Looking back and ahead, and adding a pinch of Young

Can the Orioles play a nine-inning game tonight? These guys must get paid by the hour. I guess it doesn't matter, as long as they keep expanding their lead in the American League East. It's up to three games. I stated yesterday that relievers Brad Brach and T.J. McFarland wouldn't be available. I batted .500. Manager Buck Showalter crossed me up by using McFarland in the final two innings. Tommy Hunter warmed as the Orioles broke open the game in the 11th, and he sat down while McFarland...

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Davis, Machado, Tillman and Showalter after 8-2 11-inning win

July 07, 2014, 8:00pm

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Davis, Machado, Tillman and Showalter after 8-2 11-inning win

WASHINGTON - The Orioles tied the club record tonight by scoring six runs in an extra inning, the fourth time it's happened, according to STATS. It felt like just another night of baseball for this group. Or an episode of "Survivor." Chris Davis broke a 2-for-38 slump with a two-run homer in the top of the 11th off Nationals reliever Craig Stammen, and the Orioles piled on to take an 8-2 victory before 35,126. "I said earlier today I feel like for the last month I've been one swing away,"...

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It's the Battle of the Beltway Bullpens (O's win 8-2)

July 07, 2014, 5:25pm

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It's the Battle of the Beltway Bullpens (O's win 8-2)

WASHINGTON - The Orioles and Nationals starters each went seven innings tonight, a two-run home run smudging their respective lines. Chris Tillman was lifted for a pinch-hitter, Delmon Young, after Jonathan Schoop led off the top of the eighth with a single off Nats reliever Tyler Clippard. Kevin Frandsen had pinch-hit for Stephen Strasburg with two outs in the bottom of the seventh after Wilson Ramos' single. Tilllman registered his fifth quality start in his last six outings, giving up two...

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Orioles go from splitting doubleheader to losing designated hitter (we're tied)

July 07, 2014, 3:51pm

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WASHINGTON - Orioles manager Buck Showalter must fill out his lineup card without a designated hitter during the interleague series at Nationals Park. "It's only for two days," he said. Then, he couldn't resist having a little fun at the expense of his starting pitcher. "Of course, we get to watch Chris Tillman offensively tonight. I know that's what a lot of people are coming here for," Showalter said, trying to suppress the grin on his face. "That's another reason why we want...

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Showalter on Gausman, DePaula, Bundy, Pearce and more

July 07, 2014, 2:36pm

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Showalter on Gausman, DePaula, Bundy, Pearce and more

WASHINGTON - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Kevin Gausman will be eligible to return to the club immediately after the All-Star break. Also, Gausman will no longer be on an innings limit, with today's decision to option him taking care of it. Asked whether the Orioles had a tough decision optioning Gausman, Showalter said, "Yes and no. We know where we're going to take him innings-wise this year in a perfect world and I think he's got a chance to be part of that and we want to manage...

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Gausman optioned to Norfolk

July 07, 2014, 12:53pm

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WASHINGTON - Kevin Gausman told reporters today that he's been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, a move made again to provide the Orioles with an extra bullpen arm. The Orioles are selecting the contract of reliever Julio DePaula, who will be in uniform for tonight's series opener against the Nationals. Gausman is 3-2 with a 3.51 ERA in six starts with the Orioles this season. He allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings yesterday at Fenway Park, striking out seven and being denied the win after the...

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Pearce and Jones named AL co-Players of the Week

July 07, 2014, 12:06pm

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Pearce and Jones named AL co-Players of the Week

WASHINGTON - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones and infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce have been recognized for their hot play of late, as they've been named American League co-Players of the Week for the week ending July 6. Jones batted .423 (11-for-26) with a double, two homers, five RBIs, four runs scored and a stolen base. Pearce batted .333 (10-for-30) with two doubles, three homers, nine RBIs, eight runs scored and two steals as each player claimed his first career weekly honor in...

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Orioles select contract of Julio DePaula, plus lineups (Gausman to be optioned)

July 07, 2014, 11:25am

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WASHINGTON - The Orioles have selected the contract of Double-A Bowie reliever Julio DePaula. The 31-year-old right-hander is listed on the lineup card, but no corresponding roster move has been announced. DePaula, who was signed away from the independent York Revolution earlier this year, has pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings over three appearances with the Baysox. He returns to the majors for the first time since 2007, when he pitched to an 8.55 ERA over 16 appearances with the Twins as a...

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Looking back and ahead

July 06, 2014, 6:32pm

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BOSTON - I sensed more panic coming from Orioles fans on Saturday after the club's Game 1 loss to the Red Sox. The sky was falling, and manager Buck Showalter was getting buried for his bullpen decision. The Orioles ended up winning Game 2, and they took the series with yesterday's 12-inning victory. They're in first place by two games over the Blue Jays in the American League East. They're eight games above .500 for the first time since the conclusion of the 2013 season. The sky isn't...

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Cruz and Jones talk about being voted into All-Star Game

July 06, 2014, 4:38pm

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Cruz and Jones talk about being voted into All-Star Game

BOSTON - Nelson Cruz is happy to be an All-Star for the third time in his career, but he's truly honored to be voted in as a starter. That's a first for him. "Yeah, no doubt," he said today after collecting three more hits and his 71st RBI in the Orioles' 7-6, 12-inning win over the Red Sox. "Anytime you get selected by the fans, it's more special. That means they want to see you there. Thanks to the fans for the chance and the opportunity to be there." Cruz's 27 home runs are tied...

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Hearing from Showalter, Brach and Gausman after 7-6 12-inning win

July 06, 2014, 4:02pm

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Hearing from Showalter, Brach and Gausman after 7-6 12-inning win

BOSTON - The Orioles moved eight games above .500 today for the first time since the conclusion of the 2013 season. They're two games ahead of the Blue Jays in the American League East standings. It wasn't done easily. Not against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, where today's game went 12 innings, lasted 5:05 and may have forced the Orioles into another roster move following their 7-6 win. Manager Buck Showalter said there are three or four options being discussed to add a fresh arm, including...

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Cruz, Wieters and Jones voted as starters for All-Star Game

July 06, 2014, 2:34pm

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Cruz, Wieters and Jones voted as starters for All-Star Game

BOSTON - Interest in free agent outfielder Nelson Cruz over the winter was tepid at best. Catcher Matt Wieters hasn't played since May 10 due to an elbow injury that led to season-ending ligament-reconstructive surgery. In one of those crazy twists of baseball fate, Cruz and Wieters were voted into the 2014 All-Star Game for the first time in their careers, the announcement coming tonight from Major League Baseball. They join center fielder Adam Jones, who started last year for the American...

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Gausman falls short of quality start, but leaves with lead (O's win 7-6 in 12th)

July 06, 2014, 12:17pm

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Gausman falls short of quality start, but leaves with lead (O's win 7-6 in 12th)

BOSTON - Orioles starter Kevin Gausman was bringing some serious heat during today's game against the Red Sox, his fastball touching 100 mph as he carried a shutout into the sixth. He didn't make it through the inning, however, and he won't be credited with a quality start. He'll gladly take a win and another turn in the rotation. The Orioles scored four runs in the top of the seventh and lead 6-1. Gausman was charged with one run in 5 1/3 innings, on David Ortiz's RBI single off...