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This, that and the other

April 27, 2014, 8:31pm

Orioles

The Orioles are off today. They're also off on Thursday and again next Monday. They'll pay a heavy price for these unnecessary early-season breaks later in the summer. "We've got another one around the corner, too, which is crazy," said manager Buck Showalter. "You go 20 days and then you have three in 10. I mean ..." We get it. On the plus side, these off days provide rest for the bullpen and mean fewer games missed by first baseman Chris Davis, who's on the disabled list with a...

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Machado update, and Showalter on 9-3 loss

April 27, 2014, 1:19pm

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Machado update, and Showalter on 9-3 loss

Manny Machado is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter Monday at Single-A Frederick after collecting four hits today. Machado doubled twice, singled twice, stole a base and scored two runs. He's collected eight hits in three rehab games. "Talked to him a little bit today," said manager Buck Showalter. "We'll see after the game how he feels. Right now the plan is for him to DH (Monday) in Frederick. See if something has changed." The Orioles are giving serious consideration to...

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Rough day for the defense (O's lose 9-3)

April 27, 2014, 11:18am

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Rough day for the defense (O's lose 9-3)

The Orioles have been charged with one error in six innings this afternoon, but that's not the entire defensive story. Adam Jones dropped leadoff hitter Nori Aoki's fly ball for a three-base error in the first, saddling Miguel Gonzalez with an unearned run. Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar got caught in a rundown between first and second base after his leadoff single in the fifth inning, but Nick Markakis lobbed the ball over Steve Lombardozzi's head. Escobar scampered back to first base...

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Orioles announce moves with Davis and Pearce (updated)

April 27, 2014, 9:47am

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The Orioles officially placed first baseman Chris Davis on the 15-day disabled list today with a strained left oblique. The assignment is retroactive to Saturday. Davis is eligible to return on May 11, but manager Buck Showalter told reporters earlier today that he's not expecting it. Davis batted .250 (19-for-76) with two home runs and 13 RBIs in 22 games before sustaining the injury Friday night. Davis came to the plate twice, striking out and grounding out, before Ryan Flaherty replaced...

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Orioles expected to add 25th player on Tuesday

April 27, 2014, 8:41am

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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis walked past the magnetic lineup board this morning and reacted in mock horror after noticing that his name no longer appeared on it. He placed it over Nick Markakis' name at first base and jokingly wondered whether anyone would notice. Then he moved it to the spot reserved for bench players. Still not happening. The Orioles will place Davis on the 15-day disabled list and most likely announce a corresponding roster move on Tuesday. They don't have a game on...

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Orioles and Royals lineups

April 27, 2014, 7:02am

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Jemile Weeks is leading off again today as the Orioles' designated hitter. Nick Markakis is starting again at first base. No surprises in today's lineup. The Orioles haven't announced any roster moves. They're going with a three-man bench today. For the Orioles Jemile Weeks DH Nelson Cruz RF Nick Markakis 1B Adam Jones CF Steve Clevenger C J.J. Hardy SS Steve Lombardozzi 2B Jonathan Schoop 3B David Lough LF Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Royals Nori Aoki RF Omar Infante 2B Eric Hosmer...

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Orioles and Royals in series finale

April 26, 2014, 10:24pm

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Chris Davis' absence from the Orioles lineup last night didn't seem to hurt as much considering his one hit in 16 career at-bats against Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie. Sure, it was a home run, but still ... The Royals are sending James Shields to the mound this afternoon in the series finale, and Davis is 4-for-12 with a double, two homers and six RBIs against him. Ouch. Davis will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. The corresponding roster move probably will...

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More quotes following 3-2, 10-inning win

April 26, 2014, 7:17pm

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More quotes following 3-2, 10-inning win

Nick Markakis didn't receive the traditional celebratory pie in the face tonight following his walk-off single in the 10th inning. The Orioles took a more low key, less messy approach with their new first baseman. Shortstop J.J. Hardy walked up beside Markakis in front of the home dugout and handed him the pie and a spoon. Markakis took a bite and continued his interview on MASN. Apparently, it's up to center fielder Adam Jones. "That's Jonesy's decision," Markakis said. "He was...

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Davis headed to disabled list

April 26, 2014, 6:55pm

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The Orioles received the results of Chris Davis' MRI today and decided to place him on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. A corresponding roster move may not come until Tuesday, following another open date on the Orioles' schedule. They most likely will go with 24 players in Sunday's series finale against the Royals. Davis left Friday night's game after four innings due to the injury. He hoped to return to the lineup in a couple of days. "A little bit worse than what...

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Chen completes seven innings (Markakis with walk-off single in 10th)

April 26, 2014, 5:00pm

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Chen completes seven innings (Markakis with walk-off single in 10th)

The only thing lacking in Wei-Yin Chen's start tonight is a win. Chen will have to settle for a no-decision after being removed from the game in the top of the eighth with the score tied 2-2. Evan Meek is making his 10th relief appearance. Ryan Flaherty and Jonathan Schoop singled off Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie with one out in the bottom of the seventh, but David Lough bounced into a 4-6-3 double play. Chen escaped a two-on, two-out jam in the top half by striking out Alex Gordon on...

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Weeks makes immediate impact (we're tied)

April 26, 2014, 3:37pm

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Weeks makes immediate impact (we're tied)

Jemile Weeks' first game with the Orioles tonight led to their first run in the bottom of the first inning. A night of firsts? So far. Weeks, recalled today to replace left-hander T.J. McFarland on the 25-man roster, lined a single into center field to win a nine-pitch battle with former Oriole Jeremy Guthrie. He took second on Nelson Cruz's walk and raced home on Nick Markakis' single into right-center field. Weeks and Markakis are 3-for-6 lifetime against Guthrie. Cruz scored on Adam...

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Pregame notes and quotes, and Royals lineup

April 26, 2014, 12:56pm

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Pregame notes and quotes, and Royals lineup

Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't dismiss the possibility of third baseman Manny Machado being activated from the disabled list for the two-game series against the Pirates that begins Tuesday night at Camden Yards. "I wouldn't say anything is off the table right now. We will have a pretty good idea after tomorrow," Showalter said. Showalter also stated that it's "in the realm of possibility" that Machado will be activated next weekend in Minnesota. "Got a big realm," Showalter...

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Markakis playing first base tonight

April 26, 2014, 11:34am

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Nick Markakis is getting the start at first base tonight for the Orioles while Chris Davis awaits the results of an MRI on his left oblique. Davis said he feels much better today and thinks he can avoid the disabled list. Jemile Weeks has officially been recalled, and he's leading off as the designated hitter. Going back to last night, catcher Matt Wieters' streak of 99 consecutive errorless games came to an end. The Orioles are 0-6 when they make an error. Wieters had registered...

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Weeks joining Orioles

April 26, 2014, 5:34am

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While waiting to determine the severity of first baseman Chris Davis' oblique injury, the Orioles decided to recall Jemile Weeks from Triple-A Norfolk to provide infield depth. An announcement is coming later today. Weeks is capable of backing up at second base while Ryan Flaherty starts at first in Davis' absence. The choice really came down to Weeks and David Adams, as I wrote late last night. Weeks is batting .296/.451/.481 with four doubles, three triples and seven RBIs in 72 plate...

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Who's on first?

April 25, 2014, 10:11pm

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It took more than the rain last night to dampen the Orioles' enthusiasm over Manny Machado's first injury rehab game at Single-A Frederick. Machado had three hits, all for extra bases, and could come off the disabled list next weekend. However, first baseman Chris Davis may go on it if his oblique injury proves to be more serious than he's anticipating When it rains, it pours. The best-case scenario is it's a Grade 1 strain, which takes less time to heal, but it's still a process for a...

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Orioles option McFarland, and more notes and quotes following 5-0 loss

April 25, 2014, 7:51pm

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As expected, the Orioles have optioned left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk and will announce a corresponding roster move on Saturday. They need an extra position player after first baseman Chris Davis strained his left oblique muscle tonight. McFarland allowed one run and five hits in three innings tonight. He threw 45 pitches and was the logical candidate to be sent down. McFarland posted a 2.25 ERA in two appearances since being recalled on Tuesday. The Orioles could bring up an...

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Davis provides injury update

April 25, 2014, 7:34pm

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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis walked to his locker after tonight's 5-0 loss to the Royals and had a little fun with the much-anticipated injury update. "Forty-eight to 65 weeks," he said, a familiar grin creasing his face. Davis exited the game after four innings with a strained left oblique, but he didn't seem overly concerned about it. "It's cold right now," he said. "Obviously, came out of the game and got treatment. Watched the rest of the game and got another round of...

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Davis leaves game with oblique injury (O's lose 5-0)

April 25, 2014, 5:25pm

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Davis leaves game with oblique injury (O's lose 5-0)

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was removed from tonight's game against the Royals after the bottom of the fourth injury with a strained left oblique. He will be further evaluated. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters in Toronto that Davis was bothered by some tightness in his hips, though he remained in the lineup. Davis was grimacing tonight while batting in the bottom of the third inning. He struck out and flied out against Royals starter Yordano Ventura. Ryan Flaherty has replaced...

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Updates on Jimenez, Butler, Cruz and Wieters

April 25, 2014, 4:35pm

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Updates on Jimenez, Butler, Cruz and Wieters

Ubaldo Jimenez probably can't wait for the calendar to flip over to May. Jimenez is off to a slow start tonight against the Royals, allowing two runs and throwing 26 pitches in the top of the first inning. The Royals put a runner on third base with no outs in the second on Alcides Escobar's single and stolen base, and Matt Wieters' throwing error, but Jimenez struck out the next two batters and retired Omar Infante on a fly ball. After two innings, Jimemez has thrown 47 pitches, including...

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While waiting for first pitch ... (we're under way)

April 25, 2014, 3:36pm

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While waiting for first pitch ... (we're under way)

First pitch at Camden Yards is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. Over in Frederick, Manny Machado will serve as the designated hitter tonight, just as Orioles manager Buck Showalter suggested would happen. Nelson Cruz has registered at least one RBI in seven consecutive games. The last Oriole with a streak of eight straight games was shortstop J.J. Hardy on Aug. 2-12, 2011. Ryan Flaherty had a crowd of reporters around his locker this afternoon after Major League Baseball announced a change to the...