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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

May 12, 2014, 10:57am

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Nelson Cruz is in left field and Delmon Young is the designated hitter for the Orioles' series opener tonight against the Tigers at Camden Yards. Tigers starter Rick Porcello is 2-5 with a 4.62 ERA in eight career starts against the Orioles and 0-3 with a 5.19 ERA in three starts at Camden Yards. Nick Markakis is 9-for-21 with a double and home run against Porcello. He's trying to extend his hitting streak to 19 games tonight, which would tie his career high. He's hit safely in 21 of the...

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Orioles to recall Guilmet

May 12, 2014, 6:59am

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The Orioles have decided to recall right-handed reliever Preston Guilmet from Triple-A Norfolk as the bullpen replacement for left-hander T.J. McFarland. McFarland was optioned following yesterday's 5-2 loss to the Astros. Manager Buck Showalter indicated yesterday that the club wanted a right-hander to match up against the Tigers, who visit Camden Yards for a three-game series. It appeared that the Orioles sought a reliever who could provide length in the bullpen after optioning their...

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Russell talks about progress of catchers

May 11, 2014, 9:53pm

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Russell talks about progress of catchers

The Orioles sure do have a lot of roster turnover for a club that's five games above .500 and holding onto first place in the American League East. They're making another bullpen move this afternoon after optioning left-hander T.J. McFarland following yesterday's 5-2 loss to the Astros. They placed catcher Matt Wieters on the 15-day disabled list and activated first baseman Chris Davis. And they continue to check the market for available backup catchers. Executive vice president Dan...

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O's option McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk

May 11, 2014, 3:23pm

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O's option McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles optioned left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk after today's game, and a corresponding roster move will be announced tomorrow. Manager Buck Showalter had indicated that the team might need to call up a right-handed long reliever for the Tigers series, which begins Monday, because of Detroit's righty-leaning lineup and the need to use McFarland for three-plus innings Sunday. "We'll see. We'll talk about it," Showalter said after the game. "We'd like to make sure...

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Showalter speaks after 5-2 loss

May 11, 2014, 1:50pm

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The Orioles' designated long man in the bullpen, left-hander T.J. McFarland, worked three-plus innings today in a 5-2 loss to the Astros before a sellout crowd at Camden Yards. The club will discuss bringing up another reliever for Monday night's series opener against the Tigers. "We'll see. We'll talk about it," said manager Buck Showalter. "We'd like to make sure we have some length there. Detroit's primarily right-handed." Going by matchups, Showalter would prefer a right-handed...

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Showalter providing work for Lough, Flaherty and McFarland (O's lose 5-2)

May 11, 2014, 12:23pm

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Showalter providing work for Lough, Flaherty and McFarland (O's lose 5-2)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter wanted to knock the rust off a few of his players today, putting them in today's game to keep everyone engaged. He doesn't like guys to sit for prolonged stretches. David Lough received his first at-bats since May 3 and went 0-for-2, grounding out and popping up, before Steve Pearce pinch-hit for him in the seventh. Ryan Flaherty, appearing in only his third game this month, went 0-for-3 and hit into a double play to end the bottom of the sixth. He made a...

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Slow start for Tillman (Tillman done after fifth)

May 11, 2014, 10:20am

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Slow start for Tillman (Tillman done after fifth)

Chris Tillman walked the first two batters he faced today and served up a three-run homer to Jason Castro to quickly fall behind this afternoon at Camden Yards. Tillman issued a third walk in the inning and received a visit from pitching coach Dave Wallace. He escaped further harm with a strikeout and ground ball, but ran his pitch count to 32 in the process. The inning brought back memories of his May 1 start against the Pirates, when he threw 49 pitches in the first. The run damage was...

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Showalter on Wieters' loss and Davis' return

May 11, 2014, 9:25am

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Showalter on Wieters' loss and Davis' return

The Orioles welcome back Chris Davis today and put Matt Wieters on the disabled list. At some point, manager Buck Showalter will have his projected lineup intact. It's just taking a while. Third baseman Manny Machado missed the first month of the season. He returns and Davis goes on the disabled list with a strained oblique. Now, Wieters is on the shelf. "Who's to say this isn't that team, that isn't the lineup? Don't try to tell Steve Pearce that," Showalter said. "If you live in...

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Wieters to DL, Davis activated (updated)

May 11, 2014, 8:06am

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Wieters to DL, Davis activated (updated)

To make room for Chris Davis on the 25-man roster, the Orioles have placed catcher Matt Wieters on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain. Wieters hasn't caught since May 4 and has been limited to serving as the Orioles' designated hitter in each of his last four games because of the injury. Wieters was expected to avoid a trip to the disabled list after being examined by renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday. But with the combination of Wieters' health...

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Davis in lineup

May 11, 2014, 7:04am

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The Orioles will activate first baseman Chris Davis from the disabled list before today's game against the Astros. He's in the lineup batting third. Five reserves are listed on the lineup card, so we're waiting for a corresponding roster move. David Lough is in left field. Steve Clevenger is catching again today and Nelson Cruz is at designated hitter. No Matt Wieters, who's one of the listed reserves. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Nelson...

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Morning musings

May 10, 2014, 9:56pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter grabbed a late flight to Dallas following Friday night's game, attended his son Nathan's graduation from Texas Christian University yesterday afternoon and flew back into Baltimore for last night's 10-inning win over the Astros. For a brief moment, Showalter forgot that he'd have to sleep fast, to borrow one of his favorite expressions. The Orioles are playing a day game. Oh well. Sleep's overrated anyway. Steve Clevenger probably won't catch after...

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Hearing from Hardy, Clevenger and Hunter

May 10, 2014, 8:28pm

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Hearing from Hardy, Clevenger and Hunter

Anyone questioning whether shortstop J.J. Hardy has recovered from his earlier hamstring injury is invited to check the video of the 10th inning. Hardy reached on an infield hit with one out and scored from first base on Steve Clevenger's double to right field, giving the Orioles a dramatic 5-4 victory over the Astros and a five-game winning streak. "I'm going as fast as I can and then I'm just going to pick up Bobby (Dickerson) as I get to third and let him make the decision, and that's...

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Showalter on a 5-4 10-inning win

May 10, 2014, 8:16pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter joked that he had a choice of talking to first baseman Chris Davis or meeting with reporters following tonight's 5-4, 10-inning win over the Astros. He chose the scribes. Davis, back from his rehab game at Double-A Bowie, would have to wait a few minutes. The Orioles will wait until Sunday morning to decide whether to activate Davis from the disabled list or have him serve as the designated hitter at Bowie. "We're not going to make that decision tonight, but I...

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Tarp is coming off the field (O's win 5-4 in 10th inning)

May 10, 2014, 6:39pm

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Tarp is coming off the field (O's win 5-4 in 10th inning)

The tarp is coming off the field at Camden Yards and tonight's game is expected to resume at approximately 10:55 p.m. We have a light rain falling. We can live with it. In the event that the rain had decided to stick around until some ungodly hour, the game would have been suspended and resumed on Sunday. The score no longer reverts back to the eighth inning. The Astros wouldn't have been awarded a win. The delay started at 10:01 p.m. and the remaining fans are watching the Cardinals-Pirates...

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Gonzalez and Gausman updates (O's lose lead in 9th, now rain delay)

May 10, 2014, 4:56pm

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Gonzalez and Gausman updates (O's lose lead in 9th, now rain delay)

It may not be aesthetically pleasing, but Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez has made it through the sixth inning tonight against the Astros at Camden Yards. One more out and he will reach a season high in innings. Left-hander Troy Patton began to warm in the bullpen in the sixth inning as the Astros put runners on second and third with one out. Gonzalez retired the next two batters on a pop-up and grounder and made it back to the dugout with his pitch count at 83. Gonzalez has allowed two runs...

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Markakis keeps streaking (O's down 2-0)

May 10, 2014, 3:24pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter returned from his son Nathan's graduation today at TCU and is in his customary position along the dugout railing. Showalter had a good view of Nick Markakis' leadoff single in the bottom of the first inning that extended the right fielder's hitting streak to 17 games, the longest active in the majors. Markakis lined the fourth pitch from Astros starter Collin McHugh, an 89 mph fastball, into right-center field. Seven of Markakis' hits during the streak have...

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Pregame notes and Astros lineup

May 10, 2014, 1:11pm

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First baseman Chris Davis showered, dressed and headed to Prince George's Stadium this afternoon, where he's scheduled to play first base for a minimum of seven innings with the Double-A Bowie Baysox. Davis might have to serve as the designated hitter if heavy rain causes sloppy conditions. It wouldn't prevent the Orioles from possibly activating him on Sunday, but they'd prefer that he play in the field to further test his left oblique. "From what I've heard, at Bowie the field surface...

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Orioles lineup versus Astros

May 10, 2014, 11:10am

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Matt Wieters continues to serve as the Orioles' designated hitter for tonight's game against the Astros at Camden Yards. Nothing interesting or different about the lineup. It looks familiar. The tarp is on the field. It rained earlier and more is on the way. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Nelson Cruz LF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters DH J.J. Hardy SS Steve Clevenger C Steve Pearce 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP Down on the farm, Single-A Frederick pitcher Matt...

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Davis' return creates difficult roster decision

May 09, 2014, 9:28pm

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Davis' return creates difficult roster decision

Chris Davis will report to Double-A Bowie on a rehab assignment for the second time in his career. Davis also played two rehab games in September 2011, going 3-for-6 with a double. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to qualify for the Eastern League All-Star team. It's conceivable that the Orioles will activate Davis from the disabled list on Sunday, the first day that he's eligible. Otherwise, he should be back in the lineup by Monday. Who would have imagined such an early return after his...

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Showalter on Davis and much more

May 09, 2014, 6:26pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter laid out the plan for Chris Davis, who will play first base and bat second Saturday night at Double-A Bowie in his first injury rehab game. He's expected to go seven to nine innings. "I don't want him hitting leadoff and I don't want him to have the problem of getting enough at-bats before he may or may not come out of the game," Showalter said. Showalter said Davis could serve as Bowie's designated hitter on Sunday, but they will meet after Saturday's game...