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Davis on bench tonight

June 23, 2014, 11:22am

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Steve Pearce remains in the Orioles lineup tonight, but he's starting at first base against White Sox left-hander Chris Sale. Chris Davis is on the bench, with manager Buck Showalter stacking his lineup with right-handed hitters. Delmon Young is serving as the designated hitter. He's 2-for-9 with a double and home run off Sale. As I wrote this morning, Sale has held left-handed hitters to a .194 average in his career. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce 1B Adam Jones CF Nelson...

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Gausman update, Yoon to DL (update)

June 23, 2014, 8:03am

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Kevin Gausman is starting today at Triple-A Norfolk, where he's scheduled to throw one inning against Indianapolis at Harbor Park. It's basically the equivalent of a side session for Gausman, who was optioned late Friday night with the understanding that he will be recalled as the 26th player for this Friday's doubleheader. Gausman will start Game 1 against the Rays. The plan also calls for Gausman to be optioned following his start and return to the Orioles for his next scheduled turn....

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More praise for Pearce

June 22, 2014, 5:21pm

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The Orioles are back home tonight, where they've compiled a 16-17 record this season, compared to 23-18 on the road. Steve Pearce is assured of staying in the lineup against White Sox left-hander Chris Sale, who's held left-handed hitters to a .194 career average. It doesn't matter whether the opposing pitcher is left-handed, right-handed, throws with his feet or rolls the ball off his tongue. Pearce is playing. Pearce has collected two hits in each of the last five games to push his...

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Hardy on rebounding from Friday night loss: "We've got a short memory"

June 22, 2014, 2:53pm

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Hardy on rebounding from Friday night loss: "We've got a short memory"

NEW YORK - The Orioles rebounded from Friday's walk-off loss to the Yankees by winning the next two games by a combined score of 14-1. What does that say about the team? "It's like you've got to turn the page," said manager Buck Showalter. "We haven't even played half the season yet. What did we win, four out of six on the road? We've got to play better at home. We know that. One of the qualities of good teams that are playing in the postseason is that they're competitive on the...

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Orioles sign Wolf, Pearce talks about slide, Joseph talks about home run

June 22, 2014, 2:25pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles have reached agreement with left-hander Randy Wolf on a Triple-A contract, according to team officials. The deal is pending a physical. Wolf, 37, would report to Norfolk on Tuesday. Wolf was 2-0 with a 5.28 ERA in five games (two starts) with the Orioles in 2012 before undergoing a second ligament-reconstructive surgery in his left elbow. He was 5-1 with a 4.50 ERA in six starts at Triple-A Reno before opting out of his deal with the Diamondbacks, and 1-3 with a 5.26...

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Bottom of order tops for Orioles today (O's win 8-0)

June 22, 2014, 12:15pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles have scored three runs off Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka for the second time this season. Tanaka hasn't allowed more than three runs in his 15 major league starts. The damage is being done down below. No. 8 hitter Jonathan Schoop has a home run and RBI grounder, and No. 9 hitter Caleb Joseph has a sacrifice fly. J.J. Hardy led off the seventh with a single and took third on Manny Machado's double into right-center field. Schoop followed with his ground ball to...

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Eventful but scoreless first inning (Schoop homers)

June 22, 2014, 10:37am

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Eventful but scoreless first inning (Schoop homers)

NEW YORK - The Orioles put runners on first and second with no outs in the top of the first inning today and failed to push across a run. Can't waste those rare opportunities against Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka. Nick Marakakis singled for his 1,461st career hit, putting him 113 behind Boog Powell for 13th place on the club's all-time list. Yes, I'm still counting. Steve Pearce grounded a single into left field, his ninth hit in his last 17 at-bats. But Adam Jones flied out and Nelson...

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Showalter on Norris, Bundy and Old-Timers' Day

June 22, 2014, 8:56am

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Showalter on Norris, Bundy and Old-Timers' Day

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Bud Norris could be pushed back to Saturday if the right-hander needs an extra day to recover from a groin injury sustained during yesterday's game against the Yankees. Chris Tillman could start Friday night on normal rest. "There's not the normal discoloration you look for if it's going to be long-term, which is good," Showalter said. "I didn't look." Norris said his groin is still a little sore and he continues to receive treatment....

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

June 22, 2014, 7:06am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles aren't going to mess with Steve Pearce's hot streak, as he's in the starting lineup and batting second for the fifth straight game with a series win on the line against the Yankees this afternoon. Pearce is batting .500 (8-for-16) with four doubles, two homers, seven RBIs and four walks over the last four games. With Pearce staying in the No. 2 hole and serving as the designated hitter, third baseman Manny Machado is batting seventh for the fifth straight contest...

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Orioles and Yankees conclude their series

June 21, 2014, 8:27pm

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NEW YORK - We've got a 2:05 p.m. starting time today because it's Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees' infield will occupy the middle of the lineup. (I kid, I kid.) The guest list includes outfielder Jesse Barfield. Because, when I think of Yankee legends, I immediately think of Jesse Barfield. It won't include Orioles manager Buck Showalter, who declined an invitation to participate. Don't think he wanted to put on the pinstripes and wave to the crowd. Not unless he could...

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Hardy on his home run and the silent treatment

June 21, 2014, 1:22pm

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Hardy on his home run and the silent treatment

NEW YORK - Exactly when did Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy know that he was getting the silent treatment in the dugout after hitting a home run in the eighth inning? "As I was rounding third, I kind of looked in the dugout and no one had moved. And I knew they were going to just sit there," said Hardy, who decided to celebrate on his own. "Luckily, there was a bag just sitting there on the top step. So I grabbed it and figured I'd give myself a sunflower seed shower." Hardy hadn't gone deep...

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Showalter on Norris injury: "I'm hoping we caught it in time"

June 21, 2014, 12:57pm

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Showalter on Norris injury: "I'm hoping we caught it in time"

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter has Kevin Gausman scheduled to pitch the first game of Friday's split doubleheader against the Rays at Camden Yards, with Bud Norris taking the mound in the nightcap. Norris could be replaced by Chris Tillman after leaving today's game with tightness in his right groin. Tillman is starting Sunday's series finale against the Yankees and would be working on regular rest. "I'm hoping we caught it in time," Showalter said after today's 6-1 win over...

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Norris leaves game with groin injury (Hardy finally homers, O's win 6-1)

June 21, 2014, 10:58am

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Norris leaves game with groin injury (Hardy finally homers, O's win 6-1)

NEW YORK - Orioles starter Bud Norris left today's game with tightness in his right groin while warming up for the bottom of the sixth inning. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells, manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Dave Wallace came to the mound, and Norris exited without throwing a pitch. Ryan Webb was rushed into the game and given extra time to warm up. The Orioles can't catch a break. With the bullpen in need of some rest, Norris held the Yankees to one run and three hits over...

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Stinson clears waivers, Pearce clears the fence

June 21, 2014, 10:42am

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Stinson clears waivers, Pearce clears the fence

NEW YORK - The Orioles announced that Josh Stinson has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Stinson must decide by Sunday whether to accept the assignment, which he's expected to do. Otherwise, he'd forfeit his salary. And he's likely to resurface at Camden Yards as one of the passengers on the shuttle between Norfolk and Baltimore. Stinson has registered a 6.23 ERA in eight games with the Orioles, and he's 0-3 with a 5.19 ERA in nine games (two starts) with Norfolk. The...

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Jones gives Orioles early lead (Cruz homers)

June 21, 2014, 9:37am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles will give it another try this afternoon. They have a 1-0 lead over the Yankees on Adam Jones' solo home run with two outs in the top of the first inning. Jones jumped on a 90 mph fastball from left-hander Vidal Nuno, the ball disappearing into the seats in left field. The Orioles are 25-8 when they score first. The sound of Jones making contact was loud enough to be heard by reporters over the Tino Martinez press conference being piped into the press box at full...

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Showalter on Gausman, Jimenez, Machado and more

June 21, 2014, 8:05am

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Showalter on Gausman, Jimenez, Machado and more

NEW YORK - Meeting with reporters today in the visiting dugout at Yankee Stadium, Orioles manager Buck Showalter shed some light on last night's decision to option pitcher Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk. There's no reason to feel left in the dark. It's a fairly obvious strategy. Gausman will throw a bullpen session at Triple-A Norfolk or perhaps work a few innings in a game, then be recalled as the 26th player for Friday's split doubleheader against the Rays at Camden Yards. He must be...

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Brach recalled from Norfolk

June 21, 2014, 6:26am

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NEW YORK - Reliever Brad Brach is listed on the Orioles' lineup card today as the pitcher taking Kevin Gausman's spot on the 25-man roster. Brach hasn't arrived at Yankee Stadium, but he will be available for today's game. This is the third time that he's been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Brach has allowed 11 runs and 21 hits over 18 1/3 innings with the Orioles. He was 3-1 with a 3.47 ERA in 17 games at Norfolk. Steve Pearce continues to start in left field, which should come as no...

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Back to a full bullpen

June 20, 2014, 8:49pm

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NEW YORK - Just for grins today, a reporter will ask Orioles manager Buck Showalter about his six-man rotation. Just to mess with him. Maybe it's going to be me. My revenge for fans asking me about the PTBNL in the Chad Bradford trade. There is no six-man rotation with Kevin Gausman being optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, but why mess with a good joke? Showalter hasn't revealed his rotation beyond the Yankees series. He'll be pressed for more information today. As Showalter pointed out, he could...

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Orioles option Gausman

June 20, 2014, 8:35pm

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NEW YORK - So much for a six-man rotation. The Orioles announced tonight that they optioned Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk following a 5-3 loss to the Yankees. A corresponding roster move will be announced on Saturday. Gausman allowed two runs over 19 innings in three starts since being recalled for a second time. His turn wasn't coming up again until Wednesday against the White Sox. It has nothing to do with performance. That much is clear. Normally, Gausman would be required to stay...

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Showalter, Jimenez, Britton and Hundley following 5-3 loss

June 20, 2014, 7:43pm

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Showalter, Jimenez, Britton and Hundley following 5-3 loss

NEW YORK - The Orioles had a two-run lead tonight and Zach Britton on the mound in the ninth inning. Pretty much how they'd draw it up. They'd like to erase the ending. Carlos Beltran's three-run walk-off home run gave New York a 5-3 win over the Orioles and handed Britton his second blown save. "You don't ever assume anything," said manager Buck Showalter. "It's a good lineup the whole way through. You know at some point they are going to ... Just couldn't quite get that last one....