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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

July 13, 2014, 12:04pm

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The Orioles are sending Kevin Gausman to the mound tonight for their final game before the All-Star break. Nothing new about the lineup other than Jonathan Schoop is at second base and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Those positions change on occasion. Chris Davis, whose average is down to .197, continues to bat fifth. 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 Kevin Gausman...

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Rotating the starters

July 13, 2014, 2:16am

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Kevin Gausman is back with the Orioles, and he's expected to stick around this time as long as his performance warrants it. That's an important caveat. The Orioles aren't limiting his innings now, but he's got to pitch effectively to remain in the rotation. It's going to be a six-man rotation after Ubaldo Jimenez comes off the disabled list, and the Orioles continue to scout Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa, among others. I'm still under the impression that they're more determined to...

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Hearing from Showalter after 3-0 loss

July 12, 2014, 3:54pm

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Chris Tillman was a late addition to the American League All-Star team last season after going 11-3 with a 3.95 ERA in 19 starts. He's staying home this summer after going 7-5 with a 4.11 ERA in 20 starts. As you may have noticed, there's not a significant difference in runs allowed. And Tillman has registered six quality starts in his last seven outings. "I think the one area that's been more of a challenge for him is the walks," said manager Buck Showalter after today's 3-0 loss to the...

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Tillman facing loss despite quality start (O's lose 3-0)

July 12, 2014, 2:31pm

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Tillman facing loss despite quality start (O's lose 3-0)

The day ended for Chris Tillman this afternoon on a two-out single by Derek Jeter in the top of the seventh inning, the ball squirting into left field, the Yankees fans in attendance erupting again. Tillman was charged with a third run when left-hander T.J. McFarland surrendered a looping double to right field by Jacoby Ellsbury. Three runs in 6 2/3 innings can get you a win, but it's not happening today for Tillman. That's because the Orioles are being shut out through seven innings by Shane...

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More pregame notes and quotes (Machado with O's first hit)

July 12, 2014, 10:45am

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More pregame notes and quotes (Machado with O's first hit)

The Yankees still haven't informed the Orioles of their choice to start Sunday's series finale at Camden Yards. Masahiro Tanaka was scratched and placed on the disabled list. In six career relief appearances against the Yankees, left-hander T.J. McFarland is 1-0 with a 0.77 ERA in 11 2/3 innings. He's held their batters to a .132/.195/.132 line in 41 plate appearances. Manny Machado has reached base safely in 14 straight games since June 22 (.404/.443/.737), the third longest stretch of his...

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More on Orioles' roster move

July 12, 2014, 9:45am

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The Orioles optioned pitcher Miguel Gonzalez to Triple-A Norfolk today and announced that he will start Thursday against Rochester at Harbor Park. Gonzalez's next start with the Orioles is scheduled for July 22 in Anaheim. This is the same plan as the one implemented for Bud Norris, who was optioned to Double-A Bowie. Norris will start Monday morning at Prince George's Stadium before rejoining the Orioles and starting against the Angels on July 21. Manager Buck Showalter is trying to keep his...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees (Gonzalez optioned)

July 12, 2014, 7:59am

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Steve Clevenger is inside the Orioles clubhouse today and he's listed among the reserves for their game against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Caleb Joseph also will be on the bench. He says he's fine physically. No injury. The Orioles haven't announced any roster moves, but Clevenger will be recalled. Chris Tillman, bumped up a day to replace injured starter Ubaldo Jimenez, is 5-4 with a 5.83 ERA in 11 career games against the Yankees. He tossed seven scoreless innings on June 22 in the...

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Clevenger joining Orioles

July 12, 2014, 6:21am

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The Orioles are making another roster move today, recalling catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk. He's expected in uniform for today's game against the Yankees at Camden Yards. No word on the corresponding move. The Orioles could send out another pitcher before the All-Star break, as they did with Bud Norris on Thursday. Nick Hundley started behind the plate last night and delivered a walk-off single in the 10th inning. Manager Buck Showalter chose not to send up a pinch-hitter,...

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O'Day on not making All-Star team: "I understand how it works"

July 11, 2014, 10:32pm

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O'Day on not making All-Star team: "I understand how it works"

The Orioles are assured of being in first place at the All-Star break. Having fun yet? This team is 33-12 in extra-inning games since the start of the 2012 season. Manager Buck Showalter jokes that if the Orioles were really good, they'd win more games in regulation. But there's something special about consistently coming out on top past regulation. Darren O'Day has the lowest ERA among American League relievers at 1.11 and he's not going to the All-Star Game. AL manager John Farrell needed...

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Showalter on Gonzalez and a 3-2, 10-inning win

July 11, 2014, 6:57pm

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Showalter on Gonzalez and a 3-2, 10-inning win

The Orioles have won four consecutive extra-inning games, improving to 9-3 beyond regulation. Starting to feel a little bit like 2012? Nick Hundley's walk-off single in the 10th gave the Orioles a 3-2 victory over the Yankees before a sellout crowd of 45,389 at Camden Yards. Hundley extended his hitting streak to eight games. He's 12-for-32 (.375) with three doubles, two home runs, six RBIs and eight runs during that stretch. The Orioles are 10 games above .500 for the first time since...

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Roberts homers in return (O's win 3-2 in 10 innings)

July 11, 2014, 3:51pm

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Roberts homers in return (O's win 3-2 in 10 innings)

Brian Roberts didn't receive a loud ovation tonight as he stepped to the plate with two outs in the top of the second inning. He wasn't booed vigorously. Roberts' first at-bat at Camden Yards as a Yankee was mostly met with a collective shrug. I heard a few boos. I heard some polite applause that ended quickly. That was it. How did Roberts react? By hitting the first pitch he saw from Miguel Gonzalez onto the flag court in right field to give New York a 1-0 lead. Roberts has five home...

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More Orioles notes and Roberts on his return to Camden Yards

July 11, 2014, 2:29pm

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The Orioles outrighted pitcher Julio DePaula to Double-A Bowie after he cleared waivers. DePaula, signed recently from the independent York Revolution, hasn't allowed a run in 6 1/3 innings with the Baysox over three appearances. The Orioles reached agreement with right-hander Robert Coello on a Triple-A deal, pending a physical, according to a team official. Coello is 2-3 with a 5.90 ERA in 28 major league games - six with the Red Sox in 2010, six with the Blue Jays in 2012 and 16 with...

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Showalter on Jimenez and Norris

July 11, 2014, 1:43pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter provided details on pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez's ankle injury and pending trip to the disabled list. Jimenez is eligible to return July 23 in Anaheim. "He rolled his ankle," Showalter said. "The way I understand it, he stepped in a hole in the parking lot. We were looking at it today and it's pretty puffy, taped up. Tried to take a work day yesterday. We were hoping it would resolve somewhat today. Did not. And he's not going to be able to start tomorrow. So,...

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Jimenez going on DL, Gausman recalled

July 11, 2014, 12:43pm

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The Orioles will place pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle injury and recall Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk. Jimenez rolled his ankle Wednesday in a parking lot and it's badly swollen today. He was scheduled to start Saturday afternoon against the Yankees, but Chris Tillman likely will take his turn. Gausman would pitch Sunday, the same day he was supposed to take the mound at Norfolk. Gausman is flying into Baltimore tonight. Jimenez rolled the same...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

July 11, 2014, 11:02am

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The Orioles close out the first half of the season - as dictated by the All-Star break, not the number of games played - with a weekend series against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Brian Roberts makes his first appearance in Baltimore since leaving as a free agent. He's collected five hits in 16 at-bats against the Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Miguel Gonzalez is 2-2 with a 4.07 ERA in eight career starts against the Yankees. He didn't get a decision on April 9 after allowing three runs in six...

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Showalter on his catchers: "They're both good people"

July 10, 2014, 8:10pm

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Showalter on his catchers: "They're both good people"

While wondering what type of reception Brian Roberts will receive tonight in his return to Camden Yards ... Back on June 23, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette told a small group of reporters that the club wasn't in the market for a catcher despite Matt Wieters' season-ending elbow surgery. It went a little something like this: "It's always a challenge to change catchers during the season because the catcher is involved in so many facets of the game," Duquette said....

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Showalter speaks after 4-3 win

July 10, 2014, 6:45pm

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No matter what happens over the next three games, the Orioles are assured of at least being tied for first place in the American League East at the All-Star break. The Orioles have taken two of three from the Nationals following tonight's 4-3 victory at Camden Yards. Wei-Yin Chen will have a career-high nine wins at the break in 12 decisions. He allowed three runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings tonight, and the bullpen covered the rest. Here's manger Buck Showalter: On Jayson Werth...

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Pearce homers, and more notes (O's win 4-3)

July 10, 2014, 3:29pm

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Pearce homers, and more notes (O's win 4-3)

I wrote earlier today that it was time for Steve Pearce to heat up again. He had one hit in his last 10 at-bats and three hits in his last 19. The time is now. Pearce homered off Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez with one out in the bottom of the first inning to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead. Pearce launched a 91 mph fastball into the left field seats on a 2-0 count, ending Gonzalez's streak of 22 consecutive scoreless innings. He's 3-for-7 lifetime against Gonzalez. The Orioles are 41-22...

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Orioles preparing to recall Guilmet (Norris optioned)

July 10, 2014, 1:45pm

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The Orioles will announce a roster move later today, with reliever Preston Guilmet being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. No word on the corresponding move, but a starter could be optioned and make a start during the All-Star break. The Orioles have made this arrangement in past years. Guilmet, the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader in Boston, will provide an extra bullpen arm. His most recent appearance at Norfolk lasted one inning on Tuesday. Guilmet is 4-1 with a 4.45 ERA in 28 appearances...

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Showalter on Norris, Gausman, Johnson, Urrutia and Wieters

July 10, 2014, 12:51pm

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Showalter on Norris, Gausman, Johnson, Urrutia and Wieters

Bud Norris could work an inning or two in relief Sunday for the Orioles after starting last night's game against the Nationals at Camden Yards. Norris threw 71 pitches in four-plus innings. He won't start Sunday on short rest. The assignment still belongs to Chris Tillman. Norris was off 17 days due to his groin injury and the Orioles don't want him inactive for another extended period over the All-Star break. "That's something we'd like to stay away from," Showalter said. "He's...