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Game update, notes and Duquette on Saunders (O's lead 2-1)

August 01, 2014, 3:45pm

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Game update, notes and Duquette on Saunders (O's lead 2-1)

Adam Jones is celebrating his 29th birthday today, and I mention it for reasons other than to make you feel guilty for not sending him a card or ordering an ice cream cake. As the Orioles pointed out in today's notes, Jones has four multi-hit games in six career games on his birthday. He's batting .375 (9-for-24) with two RBIs and two runs scored. Jones grounded into a double play tonight to end the first inning, with Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager making a nice stop to his...

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Orioles sign Saunders to minor league deal, Showalter on roster move

August 01, 2014, 2:11pm

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The Orioles have signed veteran left-hander Joe Saunders, part of their 2012 playoff roster, to a minor league contract. Saunders will report to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and initially will be used out of the bullpen. He's never pitched in relief in 229 major league games. The Royals released Saunders, 33, after he went 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA in four starts at Triple-A Omaha. He was 0-5 with a 6.13 ERA in eight starts with the Rangers, who released him on July 4. Saunders went 3-3 with a 3.63...

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Orioles designate Webb off 25-man roster

August 01, 2014, 12:52pm

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The Orioles made room for new reliever Andrew Miller today by designating Ryan Webb off the 25-man roster. This is the same move made with Evan Meek earlier this season. It's procedural. Webb remains in the organization and will be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Teams don't put in claims for players DFA'd off the 25-man. It's not the same as being taken off the 40-man. Webb, 28, is 3-2 with a 3.80 ERA in 42 2/3 innings over 42 appearances with the Orioles this season. The Orioles signed...

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Orioles lineup vs. Mariners

August 01, 2014, 10:54am

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Chris Davis has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight after being used as a pinch-hitter last night and getting a second at-bat as the designated hitter. New reliever Andrew Miller is in the clubhouse and wearing No. 48. The corresponding roster move will be announced after batting practice. Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen shut out the Mariners over eight innings last week in Seattle, and he's trying to find the same success tonight in the opener of a three-game series at Camden...

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More on the Miller trade and how to make room for him

July 31, 2014, 8:31pm

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More on the Miller trade and how to make room for him

The Orioles will introduce reliever Andrew Miller to the Baltimore media today and make a roster move to accommodate his arrival from the Red Sox. They could go in a few directions. Brad Brach, T.J. McFarland and Ryan Webb have options. McFarland could be expendable with three other relievers in the bullpen, but we know how much manager Buck Showalter values his contributions, his ability to "defend himself" against left-handed and right-handed hitters, his work as the long man behind the...

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Showalter speaks after 1-0, 13-inning loss

July 31, 2014, 8:23pm

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Showalter speaks after 1-0, 13-inning loss

Though the Orioles played 13 innings tonight in a 1-0 loss to the Angels, they won't need to call up a fresh reliever for Friday night's series opener against the Mariners. Andrew Miller will join the team, with a corresponding roster move pending. Bud Norris tossed seven scoreless innings and didn't get a decision. The bullpen followed with five scoreless innings before the Angels pushed across a run against Ryan Webb in the 13th. Angels left-hander Tyler Skaggs didn't allow a hit in 4...

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Notes on Joseph and Cruz, and game update (O's lose 1-0 in 13 innings)

July 31, 2014, 3:58pm

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Notes on Joseph and Cruz, and game update (O's lose 1-0 in 13 innings)

Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph threw out Erick Aybar attempting to steal tonight in the top of the second inning, making the Angels 0-for-3 in the series. Seriously, I'll take whatever offensive production Joseph provides in exchange for his 52 percent success rate. Joseph has nabbed 17 of 33 would-be base stealers. The guy who once was labeled in the minors as having a decent bat, but questionable skills behind the plate. Joseph played 24 games at first base in the minors, 20 in left field...

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Duquette on today's trade

July 31, 2014, 1:43pm

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The trade today that brought Red Sox reliever Andrew Miller to Baltimore was in the works for the past few weeks, according to executive vice president Dan Duquette. It gained steam over the last three or four days, though Duquette tried to keep Double-A Bowie left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Duquette said he tried a few combinations, but the Red Sox wanted Rodriguez. Here's a transcript from Duquette's press conference: On the impetus for making the trade "We were looking to add some depth...

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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...