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Gonzalez trying to get back on track (O's down 2-1)

June 29, 2014, 10:11am

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Gonzalez trying to get back on track (O's down 2-1)

Miguel Gonzalez strung together four consecutive quality starts for the Orioles before going on the disabled list retroactive to May 31 with a strained oblique. Before today, Gonzalez had allowed seven runs and 17 hits over 10 innings in two starts since his return. He seemed to be fine physically. He just hadn't found the same rhythm. Two batters into today's game, Gonzalez already had fallen behind 1-0 to the Rays. Desmond Jennings drew a leadoff walk and scored on Ben Zobrist's double to...

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Pregame notes on rotation, Machado, Casilla, Stinson and more

June 29, 2014, 8:40am

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Pregame notes on rotation, Machado, Casilla, Stinson and more

The Orioles now have two confirmed starters for their four-game series against the Rangers at Camden Yards. Ubaldo Jimenez will start Monday night's opener and Chris Tillman will start on Wednesday. Reliever T.J. McFarland remains a prime candidate to take the mound Tuesday, and manager Buck Showalter said he's leaning toward using left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on normal rest Thursday. Kevin Gausman will throw a bullpen session Monday in Aberdeen. Nothing is scheduled for him beyond that...

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Machado in lineup again today

June 29, 2014, 6:57am

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One of these days, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will begin serving his suspension. It's just not going to happen today. Machado is batting seventh again today, one spot ahead of second baseman Jonathan Schoop. Nick Hundley 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 Jonathan Schoop 2B Nick Hundley C Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Rays Desmond Jennings CF Ben Zobrist SS Matt Joyce LF Evan...

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More Machado, today's pitching matchup and Britton's double play prowess

June 28, 2014, 8:02pm

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More Machado, today's pitching matchup and Britton's double play prowess

Will Manny Machado remain in the Orioles lineup today? Has Major League Baseball forgotten about his suspension? What in the world is the holdup? Jemile Weeks is waiting for the Orioles to recall him as Machado's replacement. Rather than sit in a hotel room and drum his fingers on a table, he actually led off for short-season Single-A Aberdeen last night and went 1-for-4 as the designated hitter. He's come a long way from Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles appeared to be better equipped to deal...

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Showalter on Chen and a 5-4 loss to the Rays

June 28, 2014, 3:57pm

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Showalter on Chen and a 5-4 loss to the Rays

The Orioles rallied to within one run of the Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon before suffering a 5-4 loss at Camden Yards. Wei-Yin Chen lost for the first time since May 3 in Minnesota, allowing three home runs over 3 1/3 innings. Manager Buck Showalter offered his opinion of Chen's start, the shortest of the left-hander's major league career. "Velocity-wise, obviously he was fine, but he got beat on two off-speed pitches," Showalter said. "One was a slider and one was a changeup. Not a lot...

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Longball leads to short outing for Chen (O's lose 5-4)

June 28, 2014, 1:28pm

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Longball leads to short outing for Chen (O's lose 5-4)

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen tied his career high today by serving up three home runs to the Tampa Bay Rays. What made it worse was the damage came in only 3 1/3 innings. Brad Brach has replaced Chen, who's charged with five runs and seven hits in a career-low 3 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out two. Chen was done after walking Desmond Jennings on his 82nd pitch of the day. Chen's previous shortest outing was 3 2/3 innings against the Red Sox on Aug. 27, 2013 at Fenway...

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Bundy's next start at Single-A Frederick, and other notes (O's down 3-0)

June 28, 2014, 12:02pm

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Bundy's next start at Single-A Frederick, and other notes (O's down 3-0)

The Orioles announced today that pitcher Dylan Bundy will make his next injury rehab start on July 3 at Single-A Frederick. The Keys host Salem at 6 p.m. at Harry Grove Stadium. Bundy has done enough damage in the New York-Penn League. In three starts at short-season Single-A Aberdeen, he allowed one run and 10 hits in 15 innings, with three walks and 22 strikeouts. Exactly one year removed from Tommy John surgery last night, Bundy allowed three hits and struck out seven in five scoreless...

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Showalter on Machado, Tuesday starter, Reimold and Wieters

June 28, 2014, 9:50am

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Showalter on Machado, Tuesday starter, Reimold and Wieters

The Orioles are prepared to handle third baseman Manny Machado's suspension. They just need to know when it starts and how long it lasts. They're confident that the suspension will be reduced from five games. The Orioles have an extra reliever and could send down one while calling up an infielder as Machado's replacement. Jemile Weeks is on short-season Single-A Aberdeen's roster, a relatively short drive to Camden Yards. The only complication arrives on Tuesday, when the Orioles need a...

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Machado remains in Orioles lineup (plus Rays lineup)

June 28, 2014, 8:12am

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Another day will pass without Orioles third baseman Manny Machado serving his suspension. Machado is in today's lineup against the Rays at Camden Yards. Steve Pearce gets another start in left field against former Orioles left-hander Erik Bedard, 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 Jonathan Schoop 2B Caleb Joseph C Wei-Yin Chen LHP For the Rays Desmond Jennings...

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Thoughts on Machado, Gausman, Brach and today's game

June 27, 2014, 9:56pm

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Thoughts on Machado, Gausman, Brach and today's game

Will the Orioles find out today whether Manny Machado must begin serving his suspension, whatever the length? It's hanging over their heads, but they're better equipped now to handle it. The Orioles have an extra reliever in their bullpen who can be sent down, and they have an infielder who can be summoned to Camden Yards. Let's just get it over with and move on. If it were up to me, and we know that's not the case, I'd recall Kevin Gausman to make the Wednesday or Thursday start and...

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Tillman: "It was a struggle for me early and I think it's coming"

June 27, 2014, 7:16pm

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Tillman: "It was a struggle for me early and I think it's coming"

Chris Tillman says he was able to throw his fastball for strikes tonight in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Rays. "Any time you are able to throw to both sides of the plate and mix in your off-speed," he said, "it's kind of a recipe for success." The Orioles could have been fried after a Game 1 loss, but they earned a split with a 4-1 victory in the nightcap. "I was able to get some early outs in the count," he said. "They squared up a lot of balls, but we have eight great guys...

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Hearing from Showalter after 4-1 win in Game 2

June 27, 2014, 7:01pm

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Hearing from Showalter after 4-1 win in Game 2

Following tonight's 4-1 victory over the Rays in Game 2, Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman was returned to his optional assignment and transferred to short-season Single-A Aberdeen. He won't be an IronBird for long. Gausman had to be sent out because he was the 26th player today and Aberdeen is home. He can return to the Orioles as early as Tuesday and might start Wednesday or Thursday against the Rangers. Game 2 starter Chris Tillman is on a roll, having allowed five runs in his last four starts...

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Hundley's first Orioles home run gives them lead (Cruz homers, O's win 4-1)

June 27, 2014, 5:24pm

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Nick Hundley picked an opportune time tonight to hit his first home run as an Oriole. Hundley led off the bottom of the sixth inning by lining the second pitch from Rays reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo, a 90 mph fastball, into the left field seats to break a 1-1 tie. Oviedo had just entered the game as the replacement for starter Jake Odorizzi, who threw 106 pitches in five innings. Hundley was batting .195 with no homers and four RBIs with the Orioles before tonight. He hit one homer with the...

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No roster move tonight and another look back at Game 1 (updated)

June 27, 2014, 3:15pm

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No roster move tonight and another look back at Game 1 (updated)

The Orioles didn't make a roster move before Game 2 of today's doubleheader. Executive vice president Dan Duquette met with manager Buck Showalter and the club decided to stand pat. Chris Tillman retired the Rays in order in the top of the first, throwing seven of 11 pitches for strikes. He's allowed 15 runs in the first inning this season, but none in his last two starts. Adam Jones doubled with two outs in the bottom of the first, but Nelson Cruz bounced to short. Third baseman Manny...

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Showalter and Joseph after Game 1 loss, Game 2 lineup

June 27, 2014, 1:38pm

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Showalter and Joseph after Game 1 loss, Game 2 lineup

The excuse would be so convenient. Kevin Gausman was on a roll and the Orioles slowed it by optioning him to the minors and disrupting his routine. Manager Buck Showalter knows it's out there, but he's not reaching for it. "He did it last time, pitched an inning and came back and pitched well," Showalter said after Gausman was charged with five runs in five-plus innings in a 5-2 loss to the Rays in Game 1 of today's doubleheader at Camden Yards. "I think we all search for why. A lot of it...

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Orioles score first, Rays score more in second (Machado homers, O's lose 5-2)

June 27, 2014, 9:49am

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Steve Pearce walked in the first inning in Game 1 of today's doubleheader between the Orioles and Rays. Naturally, he reached base. The Lakeland, Fla., native is now 8-for-18 with three doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, six walks and five runs scored against the Rays this season. His 1.676 OPS versus the Rays leads the majors. The Orioles took a 1-0 lead in the first after Nick Markakis led off with a single, moved to second on Alex Colome's wild pitch, took third on Adam Jones'...

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Pregame notes and quotes from Showalter and Meek

June 27, 2014, 8:10am

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Pregame notes and quotes from Showalter and Meek

Triple-A Norfolk infielder Jemile Weeks flew into Baltimore last night and is available to the Orioles if third baseman Manny Machado has to begin serving his suspension today. Weeks was in the Tides' clubhouse yesterday, but didn't stay for the game. Manager Buck Showalter is on high alert. He received a phone call from executive vice president Dan Duquette this morning and feared the worst. However, Machado remains on the active roster and is starting Game 1 of the doubleheader against...

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Orioles Game 1 lineup vs. Rays

June 27, 2014, 5:51am

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Evan Meek is listed among the Orioles' relievers, as expected, and will be added to the roster for Game 1 of today's doubleheader against the Rays at Camden Yards. The Orioles haven't announced the official roster moves, but Kevin Gausman appears to be the 26th player. Steve Pearce is in left field and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. Alex Colome is making his fourth major league start today, and his first this season after one relief appearance. He's never faced the Orioles and they...

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Orioles will recall Meek

June 26, 2014, 7:52pm

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The Orioles will add two pitchers to their roster for Friday's doubleheader against the Rays at Camden Yards. Kevin Gausman will come off the taxi squad to pitch Game 1, and reliever Evan Meek will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to provide another arm in the bullpen. Meek was spotted tonight at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (or BWI, to keep it simple), and I got it confirmed. He's in town. Starter Bud Norris will be placed on the 15-day disabled list,...

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Thoughts on the roster and Gausman's start

June 26, 2014, 6:50pm

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Thoughts on the roster and Gausman's start

The Orioles are playing two games today and adding two players to their roster. Let's hear it for symmetry. Kevin Gausman will come off the taxi squad, be officially recalled and start Game 1 against the Rays. It's just a question of whether he's the 26th player or Bud Norris' replacement. Either way, the Orioles also are expected to recall reliever Evan Meek, since he flew into Baltimore last night. How would the equation have changed if third baseman Manny Machado had to begin serving...