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Ripken on Gwynn: "This is an extraordinarily sad day"

June 16, 2014, 8:19am

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Ripken on Gwynn: "This is an extraordinarily sad day"

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The baseball world mourns the loss of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, who died today at age 54 following a courageous battle with cancer. Gwynn was inducted on the same day as Cal Ripken Jr. in 2007. "This is an extraordinarily sad day," Ripken said in a statement. "Tony was a Hall of Fame ballplayer, but more importantly he was a wonderful man. Tony always had a big smile on his face and was one of the warmest and most genuine people I have ever had the honor of knowing....

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Waiting for word on Wieters

June 15, 2014, 3:59pm

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The Orioles are in St. Petersburg, Fla. today, and I'll be joining them later if my 6:15 a.m. flight arrives safely. Matt Wieters is in Gulf Breeze, Fla., undergoing a second elbow exam by renowned and feared orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. Feared by clubs who send their players to him and brace for the worst possible outcome. How often is the news good? Wieters was told he didn't need surgery during his first visit. That's one. No one in the organization will be shocked if...

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Showalter speaks after 5-2 loss

June 15, 2014, 1:28pm

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The Orioles finally get a decent stretch of games at home and they go 5-5 before heading back on the road. They're also .500 against the Blue Jays after today's 5-2 loss before a sellout crowd at Camden Yards. "They're a really good team and there's no secret why they're there," said manager Buck Showalter. "They're very athletically talented and their pitching has really been solid. We knew that. I think the team everybody thought they might be last year, they are this year....

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Orioles rotation produces another quality start, but O's lose 5-2

June 15, 2014, 12:12pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter removed Chris Tillman today after 92 pitches. There may have been more in the tank, but Showalter decided that Tillman was done. Tillman retired eight of the last nine Toronto batters he faced, and the rotation produced its seventh straight quality start. He allowed three runs and eight hits in seven innings, with no walks or strikeouts. It marked the sixth time in Orioles history that a starter went seven or more innings without a walk or strikeout. Jimmy Key...

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Tillman looking for smooth start after rocky first inning (O's down 3-1)

June 15, 2014, 10:33am

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Tillman looking for smooth start after rocky first inning (O's down 3-1)

Chris Tillman has retired six consecutive Toronto batters this afternoon and eight of the last nine. Are his troubles in the past? They're still in his rear-view mirror, another run scoring against him in the first inning. That's 15 runs in the opening frame in his 15 starts this season. Jose Reyes led off with a single and scored with one out on Jose Bautista's double to right-center field. Three batters into the game and Tillman already was behind 1-0. Dioner Navarro led off the second...

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Pregame notes on Gonzalez, rotation, Davis, Wendelstedt and more

June 15, 2014, 8:38am

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Pregame notes on Gonzalez, rotation, Davis, Wendelstedt and more

Miguel Gonzalez remains the Orioles' scheduled starter for Tuesday night's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Kevin Gausman will start on Wednesday. "That's where we're headed," said manager Buck Showalter. "I think that's what we're planning on doing unless we get thrown a curveball." The Orioles will wait until Tuesday to activate Gonzalez from the disabled list unless they use both long relievers today and need him in the bullpen Monday night. Ubaldo Jimenez will get an...

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Davis out of lineup (update)

June 15, 2014, 6:52am

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The Orioles lineup for today's series finale against the Blue Jays doesn't include Chris Davis. Steve Pearce is starting at first base and Delmon Young is serving as the designated hitter. Davis hit a tie-breaking two-run homer yesterday. He could be getting a scheduled day off. Update: Davis said he's not out today because of a physical issue. Manager Buck Showalter is just giving him a mental break. Davis, however, did have some fun with reporters, saying he's day-to-day with a boo...

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Tillman versus Happ and a few notes

June 14, 2014, 8:23pm

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Toronto pitcher R.A. Dickey left yesterday's game at Camden Yards with a groin injury. Reliever Brett Cecil left Friday night's game with a groin injury. Orioles reliever Tommy Hunter just came off the disabled list after suffering a groin injury. Every time Chris Tillman has a poor start, he's asked whether he's bothered by a groin injury. Miguel Gonzalez didn't get the memo. An oblique injury? Did he miss a meeting? Tillman still hasn't won a game at home this season, but here's...

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Showalter on Norris, Young and a 3-2 win

June 14, 2014, 4:07pm

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Showalter on Norris, Young and a 3-2 win

It all starts with starting pitching, and the Orioles are living the dream. Their rotation has churned out six consecutive quality starts. It's allowed two earned runs or fewer in 13 of the last 16 games, posting a 1.51 ERA in those 13 games. It's easy to understand why the Orioles are three games above .500 again and applying steady pressure to the first-place Blue Jays. "It's been at a level that, if we can stay there, will allow you to compete late in the season. Simple as that....

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Norris staying stingy in latest start (O's win 3-2)

June 14, 2014, 2:06pm

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Norris staying stingy in latest start (O's win 3-2)

Bud Norris faced 10 Blue Jays in the first two innings of today's game. He fell behind on a bases-loaded walk in the second after hitting the previous batter. A bad day? Not anymore. Norris is cruising at Camden Yards, having retired eight in a row and 14 of the last 16 batters while holding a 3-1 lead. He's back on the mound in the seventh with his pitch count at 96, having thrown only eight in the first and fifth. Norris has allowed one run over his last two starts totaling 14 innings...

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Orioles still stalling with RISP (Young's hustle delivers tying run, Davis homers)

June 14, 2014, 12:45pm

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The Orioles went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position last night. They were 10-for-48 (.208) in the first eight games of the homestand. One inning into today's game and they were already 0-for-3. Nick Markakis singled and Manny Machado doubled off Blue Jays knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. Second and third, no outs and the heart of the order coming up. The Orioles didn't show a pulse with RISP. Adam Jones flied to shallow center, Chris Davis lined to short and Nelson Cruz popped up. The...

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Gonzalez and Gausman scheduled to start against Rays

June 14, 2014, 10:21am

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Gonzalez and Gausman scheduled to start against Rays

Orioles manager Buck Showalter revealed his rotation for the series against the Rays that begins Monday at Tropicana Field, and it includes Miguel Gonzalez and Kevin Gausman. Wei-Yin Chen is set to pitch the opener, with Gonzalez and Gausman to follow. However, Gonzalez could be pushed back to Wednesday if he's needed in the bullpen Sunday against the Blue Jays. Today's game will dictate whether the Orioles need to activate Gonzalez from the disabled list on Sunday. Otherwise, they can...

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Machado back to batting second vs. Blue Jays

June 14, 2014, 8:58am

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Machado back to batting second vs. Blue Jays

After spending three days batting seventh, Manny Machado is back up to second in the Orioles lineup for this afternoon's game against the Blue Jays. The Orioles have Delmon Young at designated hitter, Nelson Cruz in left, Ryan Flaherty at second and Nick Hundley at catcher as they look to get the upper hand in their four-game series with the Blue Jays. Bud Norris is on the mound five days after pitching eight scoreless innings against the Red Sox, aiming to make it two strong starts in a...

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Showalter on Markakis: "Nicky wants to play here for the rest of his life"

June 13, 2014, 8:19pm

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Showalter on Markakis: "Nicky wants to play here for the rest of his life"

We had an unusual occurrence last night at Camden Yards. Nick Markakis didn't get a hit. We also had a rain delay, which has become as common as finding peanut shells under the seats. You have a better chance of seeing a bull roaming the streets of Baltimore than a game played without rain. And I wouldn't steer you wrong. Sorry if I'm milking this story. Markakis still needs two more hits to tie Ken Singleton for sixth place on the Orioles' all-time list with 1,455. Here's the top...

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Showalter on Jimenez and 4-0 loss

June 13, 2014, 7:01pm

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Ubaldo Jimenez appeared to be headed toward another early exit tonight. Nine Toronto batters faced in two innings. Three walks. A two-run homer from Juan Francisco. Fans already booing as he walked off the mound. In serious need of a quality start, Jimenez retired nine in a row and made it through the sixth with only two runs against him, but the Orioles failed to offer any offensive support in a 4-0 loss before 44,031 at Camden Yards. Jimenez lasted only 2 1/3 innings in his previous start....

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Jimenez struggling again tonight (O's lose 4-0)

June 13, 2014, 3:41pm

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Jimenez struggling again tonight (O's lose 4-0)

Orioles pitchers worked 43 consecutive innings without giving up a home run until Toronto's Juan Francisco deposited an Ubaldo Jimenez fastball into the home bullpen at Camden Yards tonight in the top of the second inning. The Orioles already are down 2-0 and Jimenez already is hearing the boos from a frustrated crowd. Jimenez had allowed only two home runs over his last four starts and three in his last nine. Jimenez walked five batters in 2 1/3 innings in his previous start against the...

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Notes on Machado, Wieters, Gonzalez, Gamboa and more

June 13, 2014, 1:17pm

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Notes on Machado, Wieters, Gonzalez, Gamboa and more

The Orioles know the date that's been set for third baseman Manny Machado's appeal, but they're not commenting on it. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that it's not imminent. It won't take place during the current series and it may not be heard next week while the Orioles are in New York. Also, the appeal won't be heard by Joe Torre, Major League Baseball's executive vice president of baseball operations, or Joe Garagiola, Jr., the senior vice president of standards and on-field...

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Pearce batting second again tonight

June 13, 2014, 10:49am

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For the second time in three nights, Steve Pearce will start in left field for the Orioles and bat second behind leadoff hitter Nick Markakis. Manny Machado remains in the seventh slot after breaking his 0-for-18 slump with a double last night. Markakis needs two more hits to tie Ken Singleton for sixth on the Orioles' all-time list with 1,455. He's 4-for-12 lifetime against Blue Jays right-hander Drew Hutchison. For the Blue JaysJose Reyes SSMelky Cabrera LFJose Bautista RFAdam Lind DHEdwin...

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This and that

June 12, 2014, 8:21pm

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Manager Buck Showalter confirmed again yesterday that the Orioles will bring up an infielder and likely go with an 11-man pitching staff when third baseman Manny Machado serves his suspension. Machado didn't drop his appeal and a hearing could take place next week in New York. Which infielder will get the call? Jemile Weeks hasn't played since May 27 due to a couple of health issues, the most recent being conjunctivitis. He also lacks typical utility skills, mostly playing second base and...

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Showalter on Gausman, Young, Markakis and a 4-2 win

June 12, 2014, 6:47pm

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Showalter on Gausman, Young, Markakis and a 4-2 win

Orioles manager Buck Showalter wasn't ready to commit to giving Kevin Gausman another start following tonight's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Gausman has allowed two runs in 13 innings since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Two quality starts against two first-place teams. "Well, he's done what it takes to be considered," Showalter said. "He's taking care of his end of it. And the good news for us is we've got some other people capable of pitching well, too. Miggy...