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Blue Jays claim Reimold (game update)

July 06, 2014, 10:17am

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BOSTON - The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed outfielder Nolan Reimold off waivers from the Orioles, according to sources. The Orioles designated Reimold for assignment on Tuesday after reinstating him from the 60-day disabled list and placed him on waivers Friday afternoon. Reimold is out of minor league options and must remain on the Blue Jays' 25-man roster or be designated. The Orioles selected Reimold in the second round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft out of Bowling Green...

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Cruz: "What I care about is what my teammates think about me ..."

July 06, 2014, 8:56am

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Cruz: "What I care about is what my teammates think about me ..."

BOSTON - Nelson Cruz understands that he's going to be under close scrutiny this season after his 50-game suspension last season, and that some players in baseball weren't going to be supportive as he led designated hitters in All-Star voting. Cruz wasn't aware of John Lackey's comments last night and said he has no prior history with the Red Sox pitcher. "What I care is about my teammates, what they think about me," Cruz said. "When you go to ballparks and beat other teams they are...

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Quick pregame hits (Ramirez DFA)

July 06, 2014, 8:27am

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BOSTON - The Orioles will announce their roster move today after batting practice. Kevin Gausman will be recalled and start today's series finale against the Red Sox. Reliever Ramon Ramirez, who's out of minor league options, is expected to be designated for assignment to create room. Bud Norris is expected to start Tuesday night's game against the Nationals in D.C. Manager Buck Showalter would like to give Norris two starts before the break. Norris said he felt great after yesterday's...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups for series finale

July 06, 2014, 7:34am

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BOSTON - Chris Davis will sit out Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox. Instead, Steve Pearce will get the start at first base and bat second for the Orioles. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce 1B Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Delmon Young LF J.J. Hardy SS Manny Machado 3B Ryan Flaherty 2B Caleb Joseph C Kevin Gausman RHP For the Red Sox Brock Holt RF Daniel Nava LF Dustin Pedroia 2B David Ortiz DH Mike Napoli 1B Stephen Drew SS David Ross C Jackie Bradley Jr. CF Xander...

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Gausman gets the ball in series finale

July 05, 2014, 8:57pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The Orioles have gotten so good at sleeping fast, they probably can do it standing up. And yes, with their eyes closed. I've been asked multiple times whether Kevin Gausman, today's starter in the series finale against the Red Sox, is finally here to stay. Too many variables. Let's see how Gausman pitches today. Let's see how the Orioles could create a spot for him. Let's see whether manager Buck Showalter would go with the dreaded six-man rotation. Gausman allowed two runs in...

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Hearing from Showalter, Jimenez and Cruz after Game 2 win

July 05, 2014, 7:46pm

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Hearing from Showalter, Jimenez and Cruz after Game 2 win

BOSTON - The Orioles sent reliever Preston Guilmet back to Triple-A Norfolk following tonight's 7-4 win over the Red Sox in Game 2. Manager Buck Showalter said Bud Norris, who threw a simulated game this afternoon, will start Tuesday or Wednesday against the Nationals. The Orioles got eight innings from their Game 1 starter and lost, and 3 2/3 innings from their Game 2 starter and won. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but they'll take a split and prepare for Sunday afternoon's series...

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Short outing for Jimenez (Cruz has five hits, O's win 7-4 in Game 2)

July 05, 2014, 5:18pm

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Short outing for Jimenez (Cruz has five hits, O's win 7-4 in Game 2)

BOSTON - The walks were bound to hurt Ubaldo Jimenez tonight. Jimenez didn't make it out of the fourth inning, turning in his second-shortest outing of the season in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Red Sox. Jimenez tied his season high with six walks, the last to Mike Napoli leading off the bottom of the fourth. Stephen Drew followed with a two-run homer to tie the game - the first hit off Jimenez. Drew also homered in Game 1, his first since re-signing with the Red Sox. The Red Sox...

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Machado returns, Davis struggles, Jimenez working on night moves (Hundley HR)

July 05, 2014, 4:21pm

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Machado returns, Davis struggles, Jimenez working on night moves (Hundley HR)

BOSTON - Third baseman Manny Machado struck out tonight in his first at-bat since completing his five-game suspension, and it led to a five-minute review. J.J. Hardy was thrown out trying to steal on the play, which occurred in the second inning. The Orioles challenged the call, and five minutes later Hardy was sent back to first base. Machado hit Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski with his backswing, and the third baseman was called for incidental contact rather than interference. Machado's...

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Machado back in lineup for Game 2

July 05, 2014, 1:56pm

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BOSTON - Manny Machado's suspension has ended and he's back at third base for the Orioles in Game 2 of today's doubleheader against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Orioles were 4-1 during Machado's absence. Steve Pearce is batting second as the designated hitter. Chris Davis is at first base and Nelson Cruz is in left field. Jonathan Schoop remains at second base after also starting Game 1. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce DH Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz LF Chris Davis 1B J.J....

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Norris' simulated game, Showalter and Gonzalez on Game 1 loss, Boston lineup

July 05, 2014, 1:15pm

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Norris' simulated game, Showalter and Gonzalez on Game 1 loss, Boston lineup

BOSTON - The Orioles will gain two players for the nightcap of their doubleheader against the Red Sox, with reliever Preston Guilmet being recalled and third baseman Manny Machado coming off the suspended list. Bud Norris threw two innings in his simulated game, with the roster of hitters including coaches Wayne Kirby and Einar Diaz, and vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson. Kirby lined a ball into the left field corner. Norris won't hear the end of it. Norris retreated to the...

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Sloppy start to Game 1 (Gonzalez ties career high in innings, O's lose 3-2)

July 05, 2014, 10:12am

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Sloppy start to Game 1 (Gonzalez ties career high in innings, O's lose 3-2)

BOSTON - The city of Boston celebrated the Fourth of July on Thursday night because of the pending storm. The Red Sox celebrated it today before Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Orioles, draping a huge American flag over the Green Monster. Maybe that's why both teams appear so disoriented. The Orioles and Red Sox have combined for four errors in three innings, including three from the gracious hosts. Third baseman Xander Bogaerts allowed two runs to score with two outs in the third when...

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Showalter on Norris, the rotation, Machado and more

July 05, 2014, 8:29am

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Showalter on Norris, the rotation, Machado and more

BOSTON - Bud Norris remains scheduled to throw a simulated game between games of today's doubleheader at Fenway Park. The Orioles traded batting practice for use of the field for Norris. "The only thing that would keep it from happening is a long extra-inning game," said manager Buck Showalter. The Orioles need a starter for Wednesday and Norris is a candidate if his simulated game produces the desired results. Norris is eligible to come off the disabled list on Monday. Miguel Gonzalez was...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups for Game 1

July 05, 2014, 6:23am

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BOSTON - Chris Davis is starting at third base in Game 1 of today's doubleheader against the Red Sox. Delmon Young is in left field and Steve Pearce is at first base. Reliever Preston Guilmet arrived this morning as the 26th player for Game 2. The season series is tied 5-5, with the Orioles going 3-3 in Baltimore and 2-2 in Boston. In 2013, the Orioles won the season series 11-8 by going 6-4 at home and 5-4 at Fenway Park. They were the only team in the American League East to post a winning...

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Orioles double down today in Boston (Guilmet 26th man for nightcap)

July 04, 2014, 5:26pm

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BOSTON - Let's play two - without the rain. The Orioles and Red Sox have a doubleheader scheduled today following yesterday's postponement caused by Tropical Storm Arthur, which apparently did not get caught between the moon and New York City. I know it's crazy, but it's true. The postponement was the right call. Rain began to fall around 1 p.m. and didn't stop. If there was a window, it had streams of water running down it. Today's forecast is 79 degrees and sunny. Much better. The...

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Reimold placed on waivers

July 04, 2014, 11:33am

Orioles

BOSTON - The Orioles continue to conduct business today while waiting to play their next two games on Saturday. Outfielder Nolan Reimold has been placed on outright waivers after the Orioles were unable to work out a trade. Any team may sign him and assume the remainder of his $1.025 million salary. The Orioles reinstated Reimold from the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday and designated him for assignment. He's out of minor league options and the club doesn't have a spot for him on the active...

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Gausman to start Sunday, and other notes

July 04, 2014, 8:04am

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Gausman to start Sunday, and other notes

BOSTON - Miguel Gonzalez will start Game 1 of Saturday's split doubleheader against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, with Ubaldo Jimenez starting Game 2. Manager Buck Showalter didn't change the order of his rotation. Jimenez is 0-5 with a 10.55 ERA in five day games this season, and 3-3 with a 2.53 ERA in 12 night games. Easy decision. Kevin Gausman will be recalled Sunday and start the final game of the series. He threw two innings Wednesday at short-season Single-A Aberdeen, allowing an...

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Orioles-Red Sox game postponed (updated)

July 04, 2014, 6:14am

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BOSTON - Today's game between the Orioles and Red Sox at Fenway Park has been postponed due to inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Arthur. The teams will play a day-night doubleheader on Saturday with Game 1 scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and Game 2 at 7:15 p.m. The first game will air on MASN2 HD and the second game on FOX. The Orioles haven't confirmed their starters, but it's expected to be Miguel Gonzalez and Ubaldo Jimenez, who was slated to pitch on Saturday. Kevin Gausman...

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Gonzalez vs. Lester in series opener in Boston

July 03, 2014, 9:04pm

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Gonzalez vs. Lester in series opener in Boston

BOSTON - Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester has a 2.92 ERA in 17 starts this season. Lester has a career 2.92 ERA in 26 starts against the Orioles. Does anyone else find that odd? What about coincidental? I'm not going with ironic. Lester is 15-4 lifetime against the Orioles and held them to two runs over seven innings on opening day, walking one and striking out eight. However, he went 1-2 with a 4.70 ERA in four starts in 2013 and 0-1 with a 4.26 ERA in three starts in 2012. Nelson Cruz is...

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Orioles sweep Rangers and sweat their travel plans

July 03, 2014, 8:48pm

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BOSTON - If you happen to check the American League East standings, you may notice that the Orioles are listed first. They swept the Rangers in a four-game series to conclude their homestand. Four games without third baseman Manny Machado, whose suspension ends on Saturday. They played nine innings uninterrupted, which isn't how Rangers manager Ron Washington pictured it happening while scratching starter Yu Darvish. Did the lines of weather communication get crossed? The Orioles need to...

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Lough keeping spirits high

July 03, 2014, 2:17pm

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The tarp remains on the field as a light rain falls at Camden Yards. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown in front of the Orioles dugout. Another lineup card was posted today that didn't include outfielder David Lough. Lough checks it to make certain, knowing that he's more likely to be used as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement in the late innings. Lough has made one start since June 16 and two since June 10. He's appeared in 59 games, batting .191/.268/.287 with three doubles, a...