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Orioles and Rays lineups

March 19, 2014, 4:24am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - David Lough is at the Ed Smith Stadium complex today, but he remains out of the lineup while dealing with neck stiffness. Alexi Casilla is starting at second base and batting ninth. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Nelson Cruz LF Matt Wieters C Delmon Young DH Ryan Flaherty 3B Alexi Casilla 2B Wei-Yin Chen LHP Other Orioles pitchers on the lineup card include Tommy Hunter, Brad Brach, Evan Meek, Suk-min Yoon and Kelvin De La...

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Let the games continue

March 18, 2014, 6:59pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - And down the stretch we come. The Orioles have 10 games remaining on their Grapefruit League schedule, including split-squad games March 26 against the Red Sox in Fort Myers and the Rays in Port Charlotte. They also play their Triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides, on March 29 at Harbor Park. They're home today against the Rays at 1:05 p.m., with Wei-Yin Chen making his fourth start. He's allowed three runs and struck out six over nine innings. Manager Buck Showalter...

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Offering a few thoughts on the off day

March 17, 2014, 4:37pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are supposed to be off today. It says so on their spring training schedule. However, manager Buck Showalter arranged for the Triple-A and Double-A games against Minnesota to be moved from Twin Lakes Park to two fields at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. It's being done to provide work for pitchers Brian Matusz, Kevin Gausman and Steve Johnson, whose games yesterday were canceled due to heavy rain and the threat of ark construction. Matusz really wanted to bat...

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Showalter and Tillman on the opening day assignment

March 17, 2014, 12:40pm

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Showalter and Tillman on the opening day assignment

SARASOTA, Fla. - On the day that the Orioles traded for pitcher Chris Tillman, the thought never crossed his mind that he would start for them in an opener. He didn't ponder the idea of being anointed as the staff ace. "I had no idea," he said today. "My first thought when it happened was, 'Crap, I've got to get to learn everyone again and start from ground zero.' I just got comfortable there and had to start all over again." Six years later, Tillman has been confirmed as the opening...

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Orioles-Twins game canceled

March 17, 2014, 12:24pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles were supposed to play twice today. They got shut out without taking the field. Scheduled games against the Phillies this afternoon in Clearwater and the Twins tonight in Sarasota have been canceled due to inclement weather. There are no makeup dates. Steve Johnson will join Brian Matusz and Kevin Gausman Tuesday at the Ed Smith Stadium complex, where they will pitch against Twins Triple-A and Double-A players. One game will be held in the stadium, the other on the...

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Orioles lineups vs. Twins

March 17, 2014, 11:04am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - It's raining hard here in Sarasota and a cancellation of tonight's game is likely, but here is the Orioles' lineup for the game against the Twins. For the Orioles: Jemile Weeks 2B J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Nelson Cruz LF Matt Wieters C Delmon Young RF Ryan Flaherty 3B Nolan Reimold DH Steve Johnson RHP Brian Matusz and Kevin Gausman were supposed to pitch in this afternoon's game in Clearwater, but were rained out. Both Matusz and Gausman will pitch...

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Tillman named opening day starter (updated)

March 17, 2014, 9:21am

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Tillman named opening day starter (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman will break camp on the Orioles' 25-man roster for the second time in his career. He also will take the mound on opening day for the first time. It just keeps getting better for Tillman. Orioles manager Buck Showalter made the announcement this afternoon, confirming what everyone had anticipated all along. Tillman, 25, will get the call on March 31 against the Red Sox at Camden Yards, his reward for a breakout 2013 season. Tillman started the fifth game last...

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Casilla starting, Yoon in bullpen (game vs. Phillies canceled)

March 17, 2014, 5:21am

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Casilla starting, Yoon in bullpen (game vs. Phillies canceled)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Alexi Casilla is starting at shortstop today in the Orioles' split-squad game against the Phillies in Clearwater. Casilla was scratched from yesterday's lineup due to swelling in his left knee, same as Friday's game against the Twins in Fort Myers. Suk-min Yoon is on the travel roster after making his debut Saturday against the Yankees. Yoon threw 11 pitches in one inning. He's fresh. The Orioles don't have a designated hitter listed, but that could chance after the...

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Phillies using DH today

March 17, 2014, 4:27am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters a few days ago that the Phillies weren't allowing his team to use a designated hitter for today's game in Clearwater. The Phillies posted their lineup this morning and Keven Frandsen is listed as the designated hitter. Did they just take the bat out of pitcher Brian Matusz's hands? Here's the Phillies lineup Ben Revere CF Jimmy Rollins SS Chase Utley 2B Marlon Byrd RF Ryan Howard 1B Carlos Ruiz C Domonic Brown LF Kevin...

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This, that and the other

March 16, 2014, 3:19pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are playing split-squad games today if the weather allows it. Lots of rain is in the forecast. Brian Matusz gets the start against the Phillies in Clearwater, followed by Kevin Gausman. Ubaldo Jimenez was supposed to get the start tonight against the Twins in Sarasota, but manager Buck Showalter told reporters yesterday that the right-hander will pitch in a Triple-A game in Fort Myers. Showalter is anticipating a cancellation due to the weather and he wants to...

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Casilla scratched from lineup (with Lough update)

March 16, 2014, 6:01am

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Casilla scratched from lineup (with Lough update)

SARASOTA, Fla. - A frustrating spring continues for infielder Alexi Casilla. Casilla is sitting at his locker instead of making the trip to Dunedin for today's game against the Blue Jays. He's been scratched from the Orioles lineup because of swelling in his left knee. "They pushed me off the bus," Casilla said. A rare moment of levity from a player who is irritated to be left behind today. Casilla was supposed to start at shortstop, but Jonathan Schoop will take his place. He was...

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Updating Markakis and Machado

March 16, 2014, 5:23am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Nick Markakis has an ice pack on his left shoulder this morning, the standard treatment for tendinitis. However, Markakis said he will start in right field for the Orioles Monday afternoon in Clearwater in a split-squad game against the Phillies. "Just a little spring training arm soreness," said Markakis, who served as the designated hitter yesterday. "Nothing too alarming. It's been pretty much back to normal the past couple days, so it's been good." Markakis, who's...

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Jones in center field in Dunedin

March 16, 2014, 4:34am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter wasn't kidding. He's taking Adam Jones to Dunedin for today's game against the Blue Jays. Jones is starting in center field. Alexi Casilla is the shortstop after being scratched from Friday's lineup with a hyper-extended left knee, and Rule 5 pick Michael Almanzar moves across the diamond to first base. For the Orioles Jemile Weeks 2B Alexi Casilla SS Henry Urrutia RF Adam Jones CF Steve Clevenger C Nolan Reimold DH Ryan Flaherty 3B Michael...

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Alex Gonzalez continues to make a favorable impression

March 15, 2014, 6:29pm

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Alex Gonzalez continues to make a favorable impression

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are making their only trip to Dunedin today to play the Blue Jays. Miguel Gonzalez gets the start. Other Orioles scheduled to pitch include Alfredo Aceves, Steve Johnson and Brad Brach. Gonzalez limped to his locker yesterday morning with a huge ice pack wrapped around his lower left leg. Reporters drifted over to his locker to make sure that Gonzalez hadn't re-injured his shin after being drilled by a line drive. Nope. Gonzalez had gotten his daily treatment...

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Postgame comments from Showalter

March 15, 2014, 12:24pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Alexi Casilla will start at shortstop for the Orioles in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Center fielder Adam Jones is a surprise addition to the travel roster after getting back to Sarasota today. Left fielder David Lough is day-to-day. He was sent home after lunch today to "take it easy," said manager Buck Showalter. "Get away from some of the wear and tear. Get him out of the weight room, too," Showalter said. Showalter will attempt to stretch out...

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Yoon on Yoon (O's win 2-1)

March 15, 2014, 11:21am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 2, Yankees 1 Recap: Chris Tillman allowed one run in five-plus innings, a leadoff home run by Francisco Arcia in the sixth. Darren O'Day put runners on second and third with no outs in the eighth and struck out the next three batters. Evan Meek got the save, hitting a batter with two outs before inducing a ground ball. Chris Davis homered to left-center field, and Jonathan Schoop's sacrifice fly in the seventh broke a 1-1 tie. Need to know: Suk-min Yoon...

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Tillman's terrific today (updated)

March 15, 2014, 10:43am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman became the first Oriole this spring to pitch into the fifth inning today, and he wasn't done. Tillman came back out for the start of the sixth and gave up a leadoff home run to Yankees first baseman and No. 9 hitter Francisco Arcia. That was the only run allowed by Tillman, who surrendered three hits, walked two and struck out five in 5 1/3 innings. Zach Britton replaced Tillman in the sixth. He allowed a single to Brian Roberts and struck out Kelly Johnson....

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Showalter on Machado and other injuries

March 15, 2014, 7:42am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter won't rule out third baseman Manny Machado for opening day. However, the news today that Machado's final knee examination won't take place on Tuesday as tentatively scheduled presents a serious obstacle in getting him in the March 31 lineup. Machado hasn't run in five days due to scar tissue breaking up in the knee, a common occurrence following surgery. "That's resolving itself pretty good right now and I think he will probably get back...

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Updates on Machado, Lough and more

March 15, 2014, 7:01am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado won't have his knee examined on Tuesday in Los Angeles, further reducing his chances of being ready on opening day. Machado hasn't run in five days because of scar tissue breaking up in the knee. It's nothing serious, but Machado can't undergo an exam by Dr. Neal ElAttrache until he's able to run. Manager Buck Showalter wouldn't rule out Machado for opening day, citing how Nolan Reimold is getting plenty of at-bats at minor league...

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Injury updates on Wieters and Casilla, and Yankees lineup

March 15, 2014, 5:40am

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Injury updates on Wieters and Casilla, and Yankees lineup

SARASOTA, Fla. - Catcher Matt Wieters still expects to be back in the Orioles lineup Monday night at Ed Smith Stadium. Wieters is being held out of today's game against the Yankees while continuing to receive treatment on his sprained right ankle. He wouldn't have made the trip to Dunedin on Sunday regardless of his health situation. "In spring training, you don't want to hurt anything else or make it worse, so a couple more days, try to completely knock it out, then be good to go," he...