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While waiting for the Orioles lineup ...

May 26, 2014, 7:09am

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Catcher Nick Hundley most likely will make his Orioles debut today in the opener of a three-game series against the Brewers at Miller Park. Hundley is 3-for-7 with two home runs and five RBIs lifetime against Brewers starter Kyle Lohse. Makes sense, right? Chris Tillman will attempt to rebound from his last start, when he failed to record an out in the second inning in Pittsburgh. He's never faced the Brewers. Lyle Overbay is 7-for-17 with three home runs against Tillman. For the...

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What's brewing with Orioles?

May 25, 2014, 3:45pm

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The Orioles are making their first trip to Miller Park in Milwaukee since losing two of three games in 2008. Aubrey Huff had four hits in the opener and Brian Roberts batted .455 in three games, which doesn't do the Orioles any good in this series. Nick Markakis reached base in seven of his 14 plate appearances. That could help. David Lough stole his first base yesterday since he swiped two bags on April 24. He's 5-for-6 this season. Lough's average is an uninspiring .163, but the Orioles...

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Showalter speaks after 4-2 win

May 25, 2014, 1:57pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't want to place too much importance on today's game despite the bait dangling in front of him. He refused to bite. His club is heading to Milwaukee to start a 10-game, 11-day road trip. Better to split the four-game series with the Indians at Camden Yards than lose three of four. "We can't live in that world," Showalter said following a 4-2 win over the Indians before 37,649. "If you do, oh my gosh, if we lose three out of four at home... you can't...

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Machado and Cruz take the fifth with home runs (O's win 4-2)

May 25, 2014, 11:37am

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Machado and Cruz take the fifth with home runs (O's win 4-2)

Your new major league leader in home runs is Nelson Cruz. Still a bargain. Manny Machado led off the bottom of the fifth with his second home run of the season, an opposite-field shot that barely cleared the out-of-town scoreboard, and Cruz connected for his 16th with one out. Indians starter Trevor Bauer was done. Cruz broke a tie with injured White Sox rookie Jose Abreu for the home run lead. He also leads the American League with 44 RBIs. Miami's Giancarlo Stanton began the day with...

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Orioles down early (we're tied)

May 25, 2014, 10:00am

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The first inning has mostly been kind to Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez, but not today. Is it a Sunday thing? A daytime thing? Where to place the blame? The Indians scored twice after loading the bases with no outs on two singles sandwiched around a walk. Lonnie Chisenhall and Nick Swisher produced long sacrifice flies - Markakis almost pressing against the fence in right-center field to haul in Swisher's drive. Swisher is 1-for-9 with six strikeouts lifetime against Gonzalez. Gonzalez...

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Orioles option Lombardozzi

May 25, 2014, 8:50am

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Infielder Steve Lombardozzi lasted one day with the Orioles before returning to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles optioned Lombardozzi this afternoon to create a spot for catcher Nick Hundley on the 25-man roster. They also placed Chris Davis on paternity leave and activated reliever Preston Guilmet from the taxi squad. Lombardozzi, 25, is batting .292 with two RBIs in 19 games with the Orioles. He's hitting .294 in 17 games with Norfolk. Manager Buck Showalter wanted to give Hundley a day to...

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Machado in lineup

May 25, 2014, 8:25am

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Manny Machado is back in the Orioles' lineup this afternoon in the series finale between the Orioles and Indians at Camden Yards. Machado, who missed two games with a strained left groin, took batting practice and jogged around the bases. Jonathan Schoop is starting at second base, so he's not the corresponding roster move for catcher Nick Hundley. The Orioles could option Caleb Joseph on Tuesday when Chris Davis returns from paternity leave. Meanwhile, Tommy Hunter played catch in the...

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Waiting on Orioles lineup

May 25, 2014, 7:35am

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter will post today's lineup after batting practice. He wants to check on third baseman Manny Machado, who's going to hit, throw and run. The club is carrying three catchers for now, with Caleb Joseph starting today. A corresponding roster move for new catcher Nick Hundley will be announced after batting practice. An infielder will most likely be optioned if Machado is able to play. Could Steve Lombardozzi return to Triple-A Norfolk? Stay tuned. Chris Davis is on...

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Brach on Hundley: "He plays the game the right way"

May 24, 2014, 8:06pm

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Brach on Hundley: "He plays the game the right way"

The Orioles are bringing their 1-6 Sunday record into today's series finale against the Indians at Camden Yards, their last game before hitting the road for an 11-day trip. No Sunday wins at home, and their lineup will be missing first baseman Chris Davis, who's going on paternity leave. It may also be missing third baseman Manny Machado, who's day-to-day with a strained right groin. The Orioles will activate reliever Preston Guilmet from the taxi squad and return to a 12-man pitching staff....

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Showalter on today's trade and Jimenez's outing

May 24, 2014, 12:41pm

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Showalter on today's trade and Jimenez's outing

Today's trade with the Padres served two purposes for the Orioles. It gave them a backup catcher and it distracted from today's 9-0 loss to the Indians. Nick Hundley, acquired with cash considerations for left-hander Troy Patton, is expected to be activated for Sunday's series finale. The Orioles will make a corresponding roster move, most likely optioning Caleb Joseph to Triple-A Norfolk. They also will activate reliever Preston Guilmet from the taxi squad and place first baseman Chris...

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Jimenez turns in shortest outing of season (O's lose 9-0)

May 24, 2014, 10:26am

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Jimenez turns in shortest outing of season (O's lose 9-0)

Ubaldo Jimenez has no hard feelings toward the Indians after they failed to re-sign him as a free agent. In turn, the Indians didn't make it easy on Jimenez today at Camden Yards. Jimenez failed to record an out in the fifth inning and was charged with five runs and four hits. He issued five walks, tying his season high, and hit a batter. This is the shortest start of the season for Jimenez, who suddenly has lost his May magic. He permitted one run in 19 2/3 innings over his first three...

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Orioles acquire Hundley from Padres for Patton

May 24, 2014, 8:49am

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The Orioles found the catcher they've been searching for today, acquiring Nick Hundley and cash considerations from the Padres for left-hander Troy Patton. The Orioles also recalled infielder Steve Lombardozzi, who takes Patton's spot on the 25-man roster. The Orioles have 11 pitchers today. Hundley will be added later, perhaps Monday in Milwaukee. Hundley, 30, batted .271 with a home run and three RBIs in 33 games for the Padres. He's a career .238 hitter in seven major league seasons,...

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More from Showalter before today's game

May 24, 2014, 8:04am

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Nelson Cruz's 15 home runs and 43 RBIs in the first 45 games are the highest totals of his major league career. The Orioles have hit 17 go-ahead home runs this season. Cruz leads the club with seven. Nick Markakis is batting .444 (20-for-45) with four runs scored in the first inning. So, about that pending roster move today... "Couple other irons in the fire, so to speak, that will change some things in the next probably 12 hours," said manager Buck Showalter. "We're trying to keep...

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Roster moves coming

May 24, 2014, 7:24am

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter indicated this morning that the club will add an infielder later today, perhaps within the next hour. Showalter said the Orioles have "plenty of irons in the fire," and that "a couple of other things are going on," but he didn't offer any names. Reliever Preston Guilmet will be activated from the taxi squad on Sunday. First baseman Chris Davis will leave the club at 6:30 a.m. for the birth of his first child. Showalter said third baseman Manny Machado...

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Machado remains out of the lineup

May 24, 2014, 6:33am

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Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is out of the lineup today for a second consecutive game due to a strained right groin. J.J. Hardy is batting second today. Jonathan Schoop moves down to ninth. David Lough is on the bench. Nelson Cruz gets the start in left field while Delmon Young serves as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Nelson Cruz LF Steve Clevenger C Delmon Young DH Ryan Flaherty 3B Jonathan Schoop 2B Ubaldo Jimenez...

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Jimenez on the hill today but who's on third?

May 23, 2014, 7:14pm

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Jimenez on the hill today but who's on third?

We have an early game today. Don't become confused and think it's Sunday. Ubaldo Jimenez has never faced the Indians or Rockies, his two former teams. He's 0-3 with a 4.81 ERA in four home starts this season. The Indians are starting right-hander Corey Kluber, which could return Ryan Flaherty to second base unless Manny Machado sits out another game with his strained right groin. Otherwise, Jonathan Schoop remains at second base and Flaherty starts at third. Schoop went 0-for-5 last night...

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Showalter speaks after 8-4 win

May 23, 2014, 6:45pm

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The Orioles won tonight for only the second time in their last six games, again relying on an offense that's doing some major damage. Six runs or more in the last five games. Twelve hits or more in the last five games. Nick Markakis registered his first four-hit game of the season to raise his average to .306. He ranks eighth on the club's all-time hits list with 1,429. Brian Roberts is seventh with 1,452. "Nick's one of those guys that you only really miss him when he's gone, when...

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Davis doing damage (O's win 8-4)

May 23, 2014, 4:51pm

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Anyone still worried about Chris Davis? The Orioles first baseman has two hits tonight - a two-run double in the third inning and a two-run homer in the fifth that gave the Orioles a 5-4 lead. Indians rookie T.J. House could use some insurance against the type of damage inflicted by Davis. He's not alone. Davis is 8-for-16 with four home runs and 10 RBIs in his last four games. He hit three homers off three different Pirates pitchers on Tuesday. Beast mode. The Indians took a 4-3 lead in...

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Markakis ties Blair, Cruz gives Orioles lead (updated)

May 23, 2014, 3:53pm

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The sound of a cash register should play each time Nelson Cruz hits a home run. Cruz, such a bargain at $8 million this season, hit his 15th home run tonight leading off the bottom of the second inning. Nelson Cruz, meet T.J. House. T.J. House, this is Nelson Cruz. Cruz drove the first pitch from House, a 92 mph fastball, over the fence in right-center field to stake Orioles starter Bud Norris to a 1-0 lead. Cruz has homered in three of the last four games and five of nine. He's now tied...

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Orioles officially recall McFarland and option Guilmet

May 23, 2014, 2:04pm

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Reliever Preston Guilmet retired all five batters he faced in his first stint with the Orioles and was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. He retired all seven batters he faced last night and got a return trip to the Tides. The Orioles optioned Guilmet after batting practice and recalled left-hander T.J. McFarland. Guilmet threw the last two nights, including 13 pitches Wednesday with Norfolk. The Orioles needed a fresh arm following last night's 8-7, 13-inning loss to the Indians. The Orioles...