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More notes and quotes before tonight's game

May 23, 2014, 1:31pm

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More notes and quotes before tonight's game

Chris Tillman threw in the bullpen today and remains scheduled to start Monday afternoon in Milwaukee. No concerns about his groin after experiencing some discomfort recently. Wei-Yin Chen and Bud Norris will start the other two games in Milwaukee. The Brewers list Kyle Lohse, Matt Garza and Marco Estrada as their starters. Right fielder Nick Markakis needs one more hit to tie Paul Blair for eighth place on the club's all-time list with 1,426. Brian Roberts is seventh with 1,452. The...

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Machado: "I definitely do feel better today"

May 23, 2014, 12:51pm

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Machado: "I definitely do feel better today"

The Orioles will officially recall left-hander T.J. McFarland after batting practice today and announce their corresponding 25-man roster move. It's important to note that the Orioles could send out a pitcher and bring him back on Sunday while first baseman Chris Davis spends two days on paternity leave. The reliever wouldn't be required to spend the minimum 10 days in the minors. Also, under Major League Baseball rules, that player is allowed to stay with the club after Davis...

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Machado out of lineup (McFarland in clubhouse, Machado update)

May 23, 2014, 11:25am

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Machado out of lineup (McFarland in clubhouse, Machado update)

The Orioles just posted their lineup for tonight's game against the Indians at Camden Yards, and Ryan Flaherty is starting at third base. Manny Machado, who exited last night's game in the 11th inning with tightness in his right groin, is listed among the reserves. Delmon Young is serving as the designated hitter. The Orioles haven't announced a roster move. Still waiting on that one. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Jonathan Schoop 2B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Nelson Cruz LF J.J. Hardy...

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Orioles lineup leans to right tonight, but will it include Machado?

May 23, 2014, 7:12am

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The Orioles were supposed to face four right-handers in their series against the Indians at Camden Yards, but the Indians had to alter their rotation Wednesday after using Josh Tomlin in relief for three innings. Justin Masterson moved up to take Tomlin's spot last night, working on three days rest, and left-hander T.J. House will make his first major league start tonight. The Indians have won back-to-back 13-inning games. Yeah, happens all the time. House, 25, was 1-2 with a 2.40 ERA in seven...

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Another pitching move pending and a look at two struggling Orioles

May 22, 2014, 8:47pm

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Just when the Orioles thought they could make it through a day without another roster move, 13 innings happened. Look for a reliever to arrive from Triple-A Norfolk before tonight's game against the Indians at Camden Yards. I pitched T.J. McFarland's name - so to speak - before the Orioles decided to recall Preston Guilmet. McFarland remains a candidate tonight as a backup to right-handed starter Bud Norris. McFarland is scheduled to start tonight for Norfolk. We'll see. The Orioles could...

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Showalter updates Machado and talks about 8-7, 13-inning loss

May 22, 2014, 8:09pm

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Showalter updates Machado and talks about 8-7, 13-inning loss

Orioles manager Buck Showalter will check on Manny Machado on Friday afternoon before making out his lineup, unsure whether the third baseman will play due to tightness in his groin. Machado came out of tonight's game after the 11th inning as a precaution. "Just had some tightness in his groin and that long of a game, I didn't like some of the body language he had moving around and everything, especially running down the line," Showalter said following an 8-7, 13-inning loss to the...

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Machado leaves game, Britton and Guilmet providing great relief (O's lose 8-7)

May 22, 2014, 6:56pm

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Machado leaves game, Britton and Guilmet providing great relief (O's lose 8-7)

Manny Machado has come out of tonight's game after 11 innings. Ryan Flaherty has moved to third base and Jonathan Schoop is playing second. Machado struck out on the ninth pitch from Indians reliever Josh Outman leading off the bottom of the 11th. No explanation given for his removal, but he did foul a ball off his left foot earlier tonight. Maybe that's it. Schoop was on deck to pinch-hit for Flaherty in the eighth, but J.J. Hardy reached on an infield hit and Flaherty stayed in the...

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Cruz gives O's lead, Flaherty and Lough reach highs and lows (free baseball!)

May 22, 2014, 5:21pm

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Cruz gives O's lead, Flaherty and Lough reach highs and lows (free baseball!)

Nelson Cruz's sacrifice fly tonight off Indians reliever Mark Lowe in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Orioles a 6-5 lead. The Orioles have scored six runs or more in four straight games for the first time since May 22-25, 2013. Cruz is tied with White Sox rookie Jose Abreu for the RBI lead in the American League with 42. The run was unearned after the Indians committed back-to-back errors with one out. Ryan Flaherty hit a three-run homer to give the Orioles a 5-3 lead and failed...

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Game update and more notes (O's down 3-0)

May 22, 2014, 3:41pm

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Game update and more notes (O's down 3-0)

Wei-Yin Chen retired the Indians in order on three ground balls in the top of the first tonight, a clean inning following last night's mess in Pittsburgh. However, Ryan Raburn led off the second with his first home run of the season to give Cleveland an early lead. Raburn jumped on a 93 mph fastball on a 2-2 count. Chen has allowed only two runs in the first inning and two in the second this season. Nick Markakis singled in the bottom of the first. He's 16-for-39 (.410) as the first batter...

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Brach relieved to be in bullpen tonight

May 22, 2014, 1:43pm

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Brad Brach showed up at Camden Yards today, lifted weights, did some running and tried to avoid making eye contact. Brach knew he was a logical candidate to be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after throwing 47 pitches over four innings last night in Pittsburgh, but the Orioles placed Tommy Hunter on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin and recalled reliever Preston Guilmet. Brach was safe at home. "As soon as I got done, that was one of my first thoughts, but when you have...

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Davis set to leave team on Sunday

May 22, 2014, 12:55pm

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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is expected to miss Sunday's game at Camden Yards and Monday afternoon's game in Milwaukee for the birth of his first child. Doctors will induce labor if Davis' wife, Jill, doesn't have the baby by Sunday. The Orioles will place Davis on paternity leave and bring up a player from the minors, with infielders Jemile Weeks and Steve Lombardozzi the prime candidates. Steve Pearce can play first base while Davis is gone. Davis would rejoin the team Monday...

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Hunter on disabled list, Guilmet recalled and Orioles lineup

May 22, 2014, 11:29am

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The Orioles placed reliever Tommy Hunter on the 15-day disabled list today with a strained left groin. The move is retroactive to yesterday. To take Hunter's place, the Orioles recalled reliever Preston Guilmet from Triple-Norfolk. He's in the clubhouse and available to pitch tonight. Brad Brach remains with the club despite working four innings last night. Hunter, 27, is 1-1 with a 6.06 ERA in 16 1/3 innings. He's recorded 11 saves in 14 chances, and has allowed 31 baserunners. Hunter...

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Orioles to face Masterson tonight (with Indians lineup)

May 22, 2014, 8:51am

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The Indians announced today that right-hander Justin Masterson will make tonight's start against the Orioles at Camden Yards. Masterson was scheduled to pitch Friday night, but he's taking Josh Tomlin's place tonight on short rest. Tomlin worked three innings in relief yesterday against the Tigers. The Indians haven't announced their starter for Friday. One game at a time. Wei-Yin Chen starts the series opener for the Orioles. Bud Norris, Ubaldo Jimenez and Miguel Gonzalez will start the...

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This and that

May 21, 2014, 8:58pm

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PITTSBURGH - The Orioles split six games on their road trip, found their offense and lost at least one reliever. Sounds about right. Brad Brach figures to be optioned after working four innings last night. The Orioles need another long man. And someone could be headed to the disabled list. Manager Buck Showalter wouldn't reveal the name, only that the Orioles were short one reliever. Could it be Tommy Hunter? He pitched Tuesday night, but something may have cropped up yesterday. As I wrote...

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Tillman, Joseph, Cruz and Showalter following 9-8 loss

May 21, 2014, 7:47pm

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Tillman, Joseph, Cruz and Showalter following 9-8 loss

PITTSBURGH - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the team was down a reliever tonight and suggested that the disabled list could come into play. Brad Brach, Brian Matusz and Ryan Webb pitched tonight and Troy Patton warmed up in the eighth. Darren O'Day appeared to be fine in the clubhouse. Zach Britton had his right ankle wrapped after the game, but it could be routine maintenance. Tommy Hunter wasn't in the clubhouse while reporters were conducting interviews. Stay tuned. Preston...

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Pearce ties game in seventh (O's lose 9-8)

May 21, 2014, 6:10pm

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Pearce ties game in seventh (O's lose 9-8)

PITTSBURGH - The Pirates gambled and lost tonight in the seventh inning. Their lead also was lost. Pirates reliever Bryan Morris issued an intentional walk to pinch-hitter Steve Clevenger after falling behind in the count, loading the bases with one out for pinch-hitter Steve Pearce. The Orioles trailed 8-7. Pearce was 10-for-24 with three doubles, a home run and eight RBIs lifetime against the Pirates. Hence, the gamble. Pearce fouled off two straight 97 mph sinkers, leaving the count...

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Brach provides needed relief (updated)

May 21, 2014, 5:25pm

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PITTSBURGH - Brad Brach hadn't gone more than two innings in a major league appearance before tonight. He hadn't gone more than three as a professional. The Orioles needed length from him tonight after starter Chris Tillman's hasty exit, and he responded with four scoreless innings. The Pirates continue to lead the Orioles 8-6 as Brian Matusz works the bottom of the sixth. Brach allowed two hits after replacing Tillman with no outs in the second, including Ike Davis' RBI single. He...

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First inning bites Tillman again, but O's knock out Rodriguez (Tillman done)

May 21, 2014, 4:20pm

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First inning bites Tillman again, but O's knock out Rodriguez (Tillman done)

PITTSBURGH - Chris Davis' home run streak ended tonight at three consecutive at-bats. He grounded out to end the top of the first inning and strand Nick Markakis at third base. David did produce the tying run in the top of the second with an infield hit. They don't all have to travel 400 feet. Davis was retired in the first inning on a 75 mph curveball from Pirates left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. Has anyone called him "Magic Wandy," or am I the first? If so, it's because he made the...

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Talking to Showalter before tonight's game

May 21, 2014, 1:50pm

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Talking to Showalter before tonight's game

PITTSBURGH - The Orioles are braced for a different starter to face them Thursday night when the Indians visit Camden Yards. But which one? The Indians used nine pitchers today in their 11-10, 13-inning victory over the Tigers, including Josh Tomlin, who had been listed as Thursday's starter. Tomlin threw the last three innings and was credited with the win despite allowing a run in the top of the 13th. The game ended with Tigers reliever Al Alburquerque committing a balk with the bases...

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Notes on Schoop's glove, Wieters' elbow and more

May 21, 2014, 12:51pm

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Notes on Schoop's glove, Wieters' elbow and more

PITTSBURGH - The Orioles won't be facing Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series at Camden Yards. Tomlin is pitching in relief today in the 11th inning. The Indians bullpen is being chewed to bits. The Orioles sent left-hander Wei-Yin Chen to Baltimore today ahead of the team. He left the clubhouse a little while ago in preparation for Thursday night's start. Single-A Frederick right-hander Matt Hobgood has been reinstated from the seven-day...