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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals (with Nats lineup)

July 10, 2014, 11:10am

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Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will try to maintain his hot streak tonight in the conclusion of a two-game home series against the Nationals. Machado is 12-for-21 (.571) with two doubles, two home runs and three RBIs in four games since returning from his suspension. He's batting .312 in 31 games since June 1. Machado continues to bat seventh. Steve Pearce is in left field and hitting second. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Steve Pearce LF Adam Jones CF Nelson Cruz DH Chris Davis...

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Chen vs. Gonzalez tonight in finale of beltway series

July 10, 2014, 8:25am

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Chen vs. Gonzalez tonight in finale of beltway series

The Battle of the Beltway series concludes tonight at Camden Yards with a scrap between southpaws. The Orioles are sending Wei-Yin Chen to the mound, and the Nationals are countering with red-hot Gio Gonzalez. Chen is 3-4 with a 4.89 ERA in eight career interleague starts, and 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA in two starts against Washington. He's allowed eight earned runs in 9 1/3 innings. Chen has surrendered three earned runs or fewer in six of his last seven outings this season, though he's...

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The quest for pitching and Duquette on the All-Stars

July 09, 2014, 8:53pm

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The quest for pitching and Duquette on the All-Stars

The non-waiver trade deadline is three weeks away, but it's never too soon to open up the discussion. The Orioles are in the market for pitching - a starter and a reliever. I've heard that a late-inning bullpen arm is especially high on the list, someone who can assist in a set-up role. Maybe handle some of the closing duties if Zach Britton is unavailable. The interesting part to me is how the Orioles would create room in the rotation and bullpen. Talking to folks in the organization, the...

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Showalter on Norris: "Just paid for the mistakes he made"

July 09, 2014, 6:40pm

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Showalter on Norris: "Just paid for the mistakes he made"

The Orioles failed to extend their lead over the Blue Jays in the American League East, keeping it at 2 1/2 games following tonight's 6-2 loss to the Nationals at Camden Yards. The Nats hit three home runs, including two off Orioles starter Bud Norris, making his first start since coming off the disabled list. Norris was charged with five runs, tying his season-high, in four-plus innings. "Arm strength was good, stuff was good. Just paid for the mistakes he made," manager Buck Showalter...

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Machado stays hot (O's lose 6-2)

July 09, 2014, 4:27pm

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The only way to cool down Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is with a long shower. Machado has followed up his five-hit night in D.C. with a single and home run, his solo shot in the fourth cutting Washington's lead to 4-2. Machado is 11-for-19 in four games since coming off his suspension. He's collected seven hits in his last eight at-bats. Since June 1, Machado is batting .309 in 31 games, including eight doubles, seven home runs and 15 RBIs. Orioles manager Buck Showalter batted...

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Notes on makeup game, Norris, rotation and more (updated)

July 09, 2014, 3:08pm

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Notes on makeup game, Norris, rotation and more (updated)

The Orioles-Nationals game that was postponed last night in D.C. has been rescheduled for Aug. 4 at 7:05 p.m. The Nats confirmed the time in a tweet. The Orioles will board a flight to Toronto after the game. I've talked to a few people in the organization who say there's no interest in catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who's been designated for assignment by the Red Sox. Bud Norris is back on the mound for the Orioles tonight after coming off the disabled list yesterday. He hasn't pitched...

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McLouth: "I had so many great memories"

July 09, 2014, 1:31pm

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The Orioles are taking batting practice outdoors beneath a darkening sky. Rain is in the forecast. What else is new? Tonight marks the 1,300th game of Nick Markakis' major league career and the 1,200th game of J.J Hardy's career. Markakis ranks 11th on the Orioles' all-time list, 28 behind Brian Roberts. Nate McLouth only made it to 201 games before leaving the Orioles as a free agent over the winter and signing a two-year, $10.75 million contract with the Nationals. He's in the visiting...

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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...