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Cruz on attempted steal of home, Hardy on error, Machado on reaction to tag

June 06, 2014, 7:48pm

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Cruz on attempted steal of home, Hardy on error, Machado on reaction to tag

One of the more critical moments in the Orioles' 4-3, 11-inning loss to the Athletics tonight occurred in the 10th, when Nelson Cruz broke for home with two outs and Chris Davis at the plate. If he's safe, the Orioles win. It wasn't really close. The game continued into the 11th and the A's pushed across the go-ahead run. "I thought I had a shot," Cruz said. "Obviously, I wanted to let Davis hit with two strikes. I thought I had a shot, so I went for it." Cruz had moved pretty...

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Showalter speaks after 4-3, 11-inning loss

June 06, 2014, 7:29pm

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Showalter speaks after 4-3, 11-inning loss

Orioles manager Buck Showalter wanted to talk about Adam Jones' opposite-field single in the 10th inning tonight that nearly won the game, but he understood that the the focus would shift immediately in other directions. Nelson Cruz's decision to break for home with two outs and a 2-2 count on Chris Davis. He was an easy out. Third base coach Bobby Dickerson's decision to send Nick Markakis on Jones' single. Markakis was out on a close play. The decision to have Manny Machado bunt after...

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Orioles fall behind in 11th (O's lose 4-3 in 11 innings)

June 06, 2014, 6:39pm

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The Orioles made two outs at the plate in the bottom of the 10th inning tonight and fell behind in the top of the 11th. You could almost see it coming. Evan Meek, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Norfolk earlier today, allowed an RBI single to pinch-hitter Stephen Vogt with one out to give Oakland a 4-3 lead. Vogt poked his single into left field after shortstop J.J. Hardy committed his fourth error in the last two nights, mishandling Alberto Callaspo's grounder. Hardy glanced at...

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Reimold set to begin rehab assignment, more Donaldson drama (free baseball!)

June 06, 2014, 5:00pm

Orioles

Reimold set to begin rehab assignment, more Donaldson drama (free baseball!)

Outfielder Nolan Reimold is set to begin his injury rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Bowie. Reimold is flying to Baltimore on Monday. He's been playing left field at extended spring training. The Baysox are home against New Hampshire. They will remain at Prince George's Stadium through June 15. The Orioles transferred Reimold to the 60-day disabled list on April 7. He's been recovering from corrective surgery to fuse two vertebrae in his neck. Wei-Yin Chen retired 10 straight...

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Benches and bullpens empty, and an assortment of notes and quotes

June 06, 2014, 4:12pm

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Benches and bullpens empty, and an assortment of notes and quotes

Three straight two-out singles by J.J .Hardy, Steve Pearce and Jonathan Schoop in the bottom of the second inning delivered the Orioles' first run and shaved Oakland's lead to 2-1. The real excitement came with two outs in the third inning, when Oakland third baseman Josh Donaldson tagged out Manny Machado on a fielder's choice. Donaldson shoved his glove into Machado's chest, causing the young third baseman to fall backward and land on his butt. Machado flipped his helmet toward Donaldson...

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Santana out for year with torn Achilles

June 06, 2014, 3:33pm

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Veteran left-hander Johan Santana's 2014 season has ended before he made it back to the majors with the Orioles. In a cruel twist of fate, Santana tore his left Achilles tendon today during his final extended spring training start in Sarasota. An MRI confirmed the extent of the injury, which also could end the career of the two-time Cy Young winner. Santana was hit on the left gluteus by a line drive, and his Achilles tore as he stumbled while chasing the ball. Executive vice president Dan...

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Jim Johnson on his return to Camden Yards

June 06, 2014, 1:51pm

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Jim Johnson on his return to Camden Yards

I'm not certain whether I'm setting up a reverse jinx here, but Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis has homered in back-to-back games for the second time this season. He's never homered in three straight. Last night, Chris Tillman became the first Orioles pitcher to make two starts lasting one inning or fewer in the same season since Zach Britton on July 8 and July 30, 2011. Bob Turley and Joe Coleman each made four such starts during the 1954 season, the most in club history. Due to the...

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Update on Santana injury and flurry of roster moves

June 06, 2014, 12:44pm

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Update on Santana injury and flurry of roster moves

Veteran left-hander Johan Santana injured his Achilles tendon today while pitching at extended spring training. He was examined and the Orioles are awaiting the results. Santana was hit on the backside by a line drive, and he felt pain in his Achilles while chasing the ball. Santana, on the 15-day disabled list while recovering from shoulder surgery, likely was making his last start in extended spring training before joining an affiliate. Kevin Gausman will be officially recalled on Saturday...

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Orioles lineup versus Athletics (Gausman in clubhouse, Santana hurt)

June 06, 2014, 11:11am

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Steve Pearce is starting in left field tonight in the Orioles' series opener against the Athletics at Camden Yards. Nelson Cruz remains the designated hitter. Nick Hundley gets the start against A's left-hander Tommy Milone despite his odd splits. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Nelson Cruz DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Steve Pearce LF Jonathan Schoop 2B Nick Hundley C Wei-Yin Chen LHP Update: Right-hander Kevin Gausman is in the Orioles clubhouse, but...

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O's bringing Tim Berry to Baltimore

June 06, 2014, 10:59am

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The Orioles are bringing 23-year-old left-hander Tim Berry to Baltimore, but there's no word on whether he will officially be recalled from Double-A Bowie this weekend. The Baysox were in Portland, Maine, when he was asked to make the trip to Baltimore. Berry could be placed on the taxi squad or be added to the 25-man roster if the team has a need. Berry, the Orioles' sixth-best prospect according to Baseball America, would be making his major league debut if he joins the club. I'm...

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Schedule continues to challenge Orioles

June 05, 2014, 8:55pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Orioles manager Buck Showalter has instructed his players to stay away from Camden Yards today until 4 p.m. No early report times unless they're receiving treatment for an injury. "If anybody walks into that locker room before 4 o'clock," he said, "there will be a problem." Showalter wants his players rested after they were forced to play a night game in Arlington while tonight's opponent, the Athletics, had a day game in the Bronx. Yeah, Showalter is just thrilled...

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Showalter, Tillman and Hardy after 8-6 loss

June 05, 2014, 8:12pm

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Showalter, Tillman and Hardy after 8-6 loss

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Orioles may not be able to wait until Saturday to make a roster move. After using Brad Brach for 3 1/3 innings and calling upon five relievers tonight, manager Buck Showalter indicated that the club may need to bring up a pitcher for Friday night's series opener against the Athletics at Camden Yards. Showalter would prefer a right-handed long man to back up left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, and Brach isn't available. Kevin Gausman, a candidate to start on Saturday, would be...

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Hardy with three-error night (O's lose 8-6)

June 05, 2014, 6:54pm

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Hardy with three-error night (O's lose 8-6)

ARLINGTON, Texas - How strange is tonight's game? Gold Glove shortstop J.J. Hardy has committed three errors, including two in the seventh inning that enabled the Rangers to take a 6-5 lead. Hardy's never made more than two errors in a game. His only two-error night was back on June 6, 2007 with the Brewers. The Orioles' other three-error game this season came on April 20 in Boston, - one by Jonathan Schoop, one by David Lough and one by Ryan Flaherty on the since-abolished transfer...

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Tillman matches shortest start of season (we're tied)

June 05, 2014, 4:58pm

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Tillman matches shortest start of season (we're tied)

ARLINGTON, Texas - Pitching on normal rest tonight after being moved up two days, Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman is done after failing to record an out in the second inning. Again. Tillman faced 11 batters and left with the Rangers leading 5-0. He threw 51 pitches, the last resulting in an RBI single for Elvis Andrus. Brad Brach replaced Tillman and got a force and a double play, leaving Tillman with five runs on his ledger. Tillman allowed six hits, walked three, struck out one and gave...

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Hunter to pitch at Delmarva this weekend

June 05, 2014, 2:32pm

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Hunter to pitch at Delmarva this weekend

ARLINGTON, Texas - Orioles reliever Tommy Hunter will pitch at Single-A Delmarva Saturday night on a brief injury rehab assignment. How brief? The Orioles plan to activate Hunter before Sunday afternoon's game against the Athletics at Camden Yards. Hunter pitched two innings in today's simulated game before batting practice and covered first base. He will be used in relief for the Shorebirds' game against Lakewood that begins at 6:35 p.m. "Saturday, he will drive up to Delmarva," said...

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Updating Gonzalez and Norris

June 05, 2014, 1:46pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez said the MRI taken on his right side yesterday came back negative and he still hopes to start this weekend at Camden Yards. The Orioles are prepared to put Gonzalez on the 15-day DL, backdated to Saturday, and recall Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk or use left-hander T.J. McFarland. However, they will wait until Gonzalez plays catch on Friday before making a final decision. "It's a lot better," said Gonzalez, who has registered four...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

June 05, 2014, 12:26pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Can the Orioles keep their offense cranked up for one more game in the Texas heat? The Orioles, going for the series sweep tonight, have totaled 50 hits over their last four games, including 30 in the first two at Globe Life Park. Over the last 16 games since May 18, the Orioles have recorded 12 hits or more nine times and are batting .295, the second-highest mark in the majors behind the Blue Jays (.297) before today. Their 87 runs over that span also trailed only Toronto...

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Hunter pitches simulated game (and Wieters note)

June 05, 2014, 11:23am

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Hunter pitches simulated game (and Wieters note)

ARLINGTON, Texas - Orioles reliever Tommy Hunter just completed his simulated game at Globe Life Park, as the club determines whether he's ready to go on an injury rehab assignment or perhaps be activated from the disabled list. David Lough and Ryan Flaherty took their swings against Hunter, who's on the DL with a strained left groin. Coaches Wayne Kirby, Bobby Dickerson and Einar Diaz also took turns. No stats will be kept on this game, of course. Manager Buck Showalter stood on the field...

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Rehashing Orioles news, previewing tonight's game and striking out cancer

June 04, 2014, 9:33pm

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Let me make sure I've got it all straight. Miguel Gonzalez underwent an MRI on his right side yesterday and is a strong candidate for the disabled list. Chris Tillman is starting in Gonzalez's place tonight in the series finale against the Rangers, and Kevin Gausman may be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and start Saturday night against the Athletics at Camden Yards. Bud Norris left last night's game after five innings with a right forearm contusion and will be re-evaluated...

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Hearing from Norris and Markakis following 6-5 win

June 04, 2014, 8:47pm

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Hearing from Norris and Markakis following 6-5 win

ARLINGTON, Texas - Bud Norris said his right forearm is "pretty sore" tonight after he was nailed by a Mitch Moreland comebacker in the fifth inning. Whether he can make his next start is up in the air. "You never want to get smoked by a comebacker, but the trainers will look at it the next couple days and get rid of the swelling as best I can," Norris said following the Orioles' 6-5 win over the Rangers. "I don't know. I've really got to see how it is tomorrow. The swelling is...