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Wieters seeing Dr. Andrews next week

June 09, 2014, 1:19pm

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Orioles catcher Matt Wieters will visit orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews next Monday in Gulf Breeze, Fla. after his latest throwing session today didn't produce the desired results. Wieters still is experiencing some discomfort in his right elbow, though manager Buck Showalter didn't classify it as a setback. Showalter also told reporters that today's session was one of the better ones since Wieters was cleared to throw. Surgery remains a possibility for Wieters. The Orioles will...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups (Stinson here)

June 09, 2014, 11:06am

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The Orioles welcome the Red Sox to town tonight. Despite the benches-clearing incident last night, Manny Machado is in the lineup again tonight, batting second. There has been no ruling so far on whether Machado will be suspended. Bud Norris will take the mound for the O's. He's 0-2 with a 4.56 ERA in four career starts against the Red Sox. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones DH Chris Davis 1B Nelson Cruz LF J.J. Hardy SS David Lough CF Caleb Joseph C Ryan Flaherty...

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Clevenger receives weekly honor with Norfolk

June 09, 2014, 10:21am

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Clevenger receives weekly honor with Norfolk

Triple-A Norfolk catcher Steve Clevenger, who broke camp as the backup to Matt Wieters in Baltimore, has been named the International League's Batter of the Week for the period from June 2-8. In his first full week in the league this season, Clevenger batted .593 with a .613 on-base percentage, 16 hits, seven doubles, 13 RBIs and nine runs scored. Clevenger went hitless in his first 11 at-bats with the Tides before stringing together five consecutive multi-hit games. He went 4-for-4 with...

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More on Machado

June 08, 2014, 9:19pm

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There's no point in tossing out a bunch of topics this morning, since everything seems to lead back to Manny Machado. I provided as many details as possible yesterday on the latest incident between the Orioles and Athletics, with Fernando Abad throwing twice at Machado and the young third baseman losing control of the bat. And many would say, his emotions. Machado said it was accidental. The bat slipped out of his hands. The Athletics, I'm told, were fuming in the visiting clubhouse. They...

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About today's 11-1 loss ...

June 08, 2014, 2:20pm

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The Orioles and Athletics actually played a game this afternoon. It wasn't Major League Wrestlemania. Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs and walked five batters in 2 1/3 innings in an 11-1 loss at Camden Yards. The Orioles issued 11 walks on the day. It wasn't pretty by any stretch, but at least it gave Showalter something else to discuss besides Manny Machado's ejection. "(Jimenez) started out well," Showalter said. "The first two innings, it looked like we were going to get a quality...

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Reaction to today's bench-clearing incident

June 08, 2014, 2:05pm

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Reaction to today's bench-clearing incident

If there's a way to mask an 11-1 loss, an ugly display that includes 11 walks, it's with another incident that empties the benches and bullpens and leads to more bad blood between two teams. The score seems like a side note. Third baseman Manny Machado was ejected in the eighth inning after the bat came out of his hands and spun toward Athletics third baseman Alberto Callaspo following consecutive inside pitches from reliever Fernando Abad. Abad also was ejected. Everyone inside the A's...

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Machado in the middle of another scrum (O's lose 11-1)

June 08, 2014, 12:46pm

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Machado in the middle of another scrum (O's lose 11-1)

For the second time in this series, the benches and bullpens emptied because of an incident involving Orioles third baseman Manny Machado. Since when did Orioles-Athletics become such a heated rivalry? Machado jumped to his feet and got in third baseman Josh Donaldson's face Friday night after a tag that he deemed too aggressive. No punches were thrown and order was quickly restored. In the eighth inning today, Oakland left-hander Fernando Abad came inside twice on Machado on consecutive...

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A Sunday walk at Camden Yards (Stinson scratched at Norfolk)

June 08, 2014, 11:48am

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A Sunday walk at Camden Yards (Stinson scratched at Norfolk)

Orioles pitchers have issued 10 walks today. I'm pretty sure most teams tend to lose when that happens. Starter Ubaldo Jimenez was responsible for five free passes in 2 1/3 innings. Reliever Brad Brach issued five in two-plus innings. Oakland scored three runs in the top of the fifth to take a 10-0 lead. On only seven hits. Twice today, the Orioles walked Oakland's 7-9 batters in succession - Jimenez in the third and Brach in the fifth. The 10 walks are the most by the Orioles since a...

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Jimenez start anything but grand

June 08, 2014, 10:48am

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The umpires saved Orioles starter Ubaldo Jimenez from the indignity of a grand slam this afternoon. They couldn't do it twice. Jimenez turned in his shortest start of the season, allowing six runs and only two hits over 2 1/3 innings. He issued five walks, including three straight to the last three Oakland batters in the lineup to load the bases with no outs in the third. John Jaso followed with what appeared to be a grand slam to center field, the ball bouncing back onto the field. First...

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Markakis keeps streaking and Joseph keeps impressing

June 08, 2014, 10:06am

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Markakis keeps streaking and Joseph keeps impressing

Nick Markakis extended his hitting streak to 13 games today with a leadoff single in the bottom of the first inning. Markakis is 20-for-52 (.385) during the streak. Markakis and Toronto's Jose Bautisa are the only players in the majors with two streaks of 12 or more games this season. Naturally, Markakis' hit today came in the first. He's now 24-for-59 (.407) in the opening frame this season. Nick Hundley is starting behind the plate today for the Orioles after Caleb Joseph caught last...

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Orioles option Meek

June 08, 2014, 9:13am

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The Orioles have activated Tommy Hunter from the 15-day disabled list and optioned Evan Meek to Triple-A Norfolk. Hunter went on the DL retroactive to May 21 with a left groin strain. He's 1-1 with a 6.06 ERA in 19 appearances, with 11 runs, 25 hits allowed, five walks and 15 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings. Zach Britton has taken over as closer, and Hunter figures to work more in a set-up role. Hunter pitched in one rehab game at Single-A Delmarva, striking out two and hitting a batter last...

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Waiting on Hunter move and note on Gausman

June 08, 2014, 8:19am

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Waiting on Hunter move and note on Gausman

The Orioles will officially activate reliever Tommy Hunter before the start of today's game against the Athletics at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter was waiting to talk to the player involved in the corresponding roster move. Hunter had two strikeouts and hit a batter last night at Single-A Delmarva. He threw 11 pitches, eight for strikes. "He's ready to go," Showalter said. The Shorebirds posted the lowest May ERA (2.11) of any full-season minor league team. "Tommy said he felt...

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Lineups for A's-Orioles finale

June 08, 2014, 7:39am

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With left-hander Scott Kazmir on the mound for the A's, the Orioles are fielding a righty-loaded lineup for this afternoon's series finale. Nick Markakis and Chris Davis are the only left-handed hitters in the order. Steve Pearce is serving as the designated hitter, Jonathan Schoop is at second and Nick Hundley is behind the plate. Kazmir is 6-2 with a 2.40 ERA so far this season, but in a strange twist, is doing better against right-handed hitters than against lefties this year. Kazmir...

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Hunter set to return today, but how do the Orioles make room?

June 07, 2014, 7:39pm

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The Orioles will make a roster move today. I have that sentence saved on my laptop. Just a simple cut-and-paste. Reliever Tommy Hunter will be activated from his one-inning rehab assignment at Single-A Delmarva. His groin is fine - a sentence I'd rather not save on my laptop. The Orioles will need to create a spot for Hunter on the 25-man roster. Would they designate Evan Meek again after purchasing his contract two days ago? Meek wasn't sure he'd make it onto the field yesterday. Twenty...

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Showalter on Gausman and 6-3 win

June 07, 2014, 7:04pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't ready to state that young pitcher Kevin Gausman is here to stay. Too many factors at play, including the pending return of Miguel Gonzalez from the disabled list. For now, Showalter gladly will accept tonight's outing - which produced Gausman's first major league win as a starter - and try not to look too far ahead. Gausman held the Athletics to one run over seven innings in a 6-3 victory. His next turn comes up Thursday against the Blue Jays at Camden...

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Johnson's return to OPACY not a sentimental moment for Lough (O's win 6-3)

June 07, 2014, 5:19pm

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Johnson's return to OPACY not a sentimental moment for Lough (O's win 6-3)

I heard a mixture of applause and some booing tonight as former Orioles closer Jim Johnson jogged to the mound in his first game at Camden Yards while wearing a different uniform. The rousing ovation was saved for the first batter he faced. Johnson replaced Sonny Gray, who walked J.J. Hardy with one out in the sixth inning and the Orioles leading 4-1. His second pitch to David Lough, a 95 mph fastball, disappeared into the right field seats. Welcome back. Lough's other home run this season...

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Jones stays hot (O's lead 4-1)

June 07, 2014, 3:46pm

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Kevin Gausman brought some serious heat to Oakland's batters in the first inning, and Adam Jones stayed hot at the plate with a solo home run in the bottom half. Gausman retired the Athletics in order on 18 pitches, getting a called third strike on Josh Donaldson on his third 98 mph fastball of the at-bat. He also reached 98 mph while retiring leadoff hitter Coco Crisp on a fly ball to left field. Gausman's fastball also hit 97 mph several times. (Donaldson, by the way, was booed upon...

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Early notes from Camden Yards

June 07, 2014, 1:18pm

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Not much to report at Camden Yards before tonight's game against the Athletics. No news is... no news. The Orioles made their roster move official, recalling pitcher Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning left-hander Tim Berry to Double-A Bowie, which is in Portland, Maine, through Sunday. None of the current Athletics have faced Gausman. Chris Davis is 2-for-2 against Oakland right-hander Sonny Gray. Catcher Matt Wieters threw again today on the field. That's his fifth game of...

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Orioles and Athletics lineups (Berry optioned for Gausman)

June 07, 2014, 11:11am

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Nelson Cruz is starting in right field tonight and Nick Markakis is serving as the designated hitter, as the Orioles attempt to even their series against the Athletics. David Lough is in left field. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate and Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base. Update: As expected, the Orioles have officially optioned left-hander Tim Berry to Double-A Bowie to make room for right-hander Kevin Gausman, who starts tonight. Berry was called up for the first time Friday and did...

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Looking back on last night

June 06, 2014, 8:26pm

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Kevin Gausman will make his second start for the Orioles tonight while attempting to apply the brakes to a two-game skid. Left-hander Tim Berry will be optioned unless the plan changed overnight. Gausman has never faced the Athletics or pitched against the American League West. May as well do it now. Everybody into the pool. Judging by the reaction of fans, the Orioles lost last night because: 1. Nelson Cruz tried to steal home 2. Bobby Dickerson sent Nick Markakis 3. J.J. Hardy committed...