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Norris is all the rage on road (O's win 7-2)

September 02, 2013, 1:59pm

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Norris is all the rage on road (O's win 7-2)

In three home starts with the Orioles this season, right-hander Bud Norris is 2-0 with a 7.27 ERA. He's allowed 13 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings. In three road starts with the Orioles, Norris is 1-0 with a 2.20 ERA. He's allowed four earned runs in 16 1/3 innings. Same amount of starts and innings. Vastly different results. Norris is carving up Cleveland today, permitting only one hit, walking one and striking out seven over five scoreless innings. He's retired 10 batters in a...

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O's will recall Urrutia, Schoop and Stinson (McLouth homers, O's lead 5-0)

September 02, 2013, 12:28pm

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O's will recall Urrutia, Schoop and Stinson (McLouth homers, O's lead 5-0)

Now that Triple-A Norfolk has been eliminated from playoff contention, losing its final game today against Durham and the tie-breaker with Rochester, the Orioles will begin picking through the Tides' roster. The Orioles will recall outfielder Henry Urrutia, infielder Jonathan Schoop and pitcher Josh Stinson as part of their roster expansion. The trio will head to Cleveland for the series that begins today at Progressive Field. Infielder Ryan Flaherty also will join the team in Cleveland...

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Orioles and Indians lineups (Britton recalled)

September 02, 2013, 9:00am

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The Orioles have returned to Progressive Field, where they took three of four games last season, but are 23-51 overall. I liked it better as The Jake. Xavier Avery hit his first major league home run in Cleveland on June 29, 2012. A year later, he's been traded to the Mariners for Michael Morse. Alexi Casilla is starting at second base today. He's 10-for-29 with a double, triple, two home runs and 11 RBIs against Justin Masterson. Brian Roberts is leading off as the designated...

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Interesting lineup decision for Showalter

September 02, 2013, 7:54am

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Interesting lineup decision for Showalter

Orioles manager Buck Showalter shot down a reporter's theory yesterday that the offensive outburst in the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium may have relaxed his hitters. "We've got (Justin) Masterson tomorrow," Showalter replied. "You think we'll be relaxed and confident? That's why people are playing meaningful games this time of the year, because they've got good pitchers you're going to see every day." Masterson certainly belongs on that list. He's 14-9 with a 3.49 ERA, and he's...

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Leftovers for breakfast

September 01, 2013, 8:02pm

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The Orioles rode another roller coaster of emotions yesterday. No height requirement. And keeping your hands inside at all times was purely optional. Manager Buck Showalter was saddened to learn that catcher Taylor Teagarden had been designated for assignment. Definitely not his call. Then, his team fell behind 3-0 and starter Wei-Yin Chen made another early exit. Nobody called for that scenario. The Orioles erupted for seven runs in the top of the seventh inning, beat the Yankees and...

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Hearing from Morse, Hardy, Gausman and Chen

September 01, 2013, 1:54pm

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Hearing from Morse, Hardy, Gausman and Chen

NEW YORK - Making his first appearance with the Orioles today after Friday afternoon's trade, Michael Morse collected two hits and ignited the decisive seventh-inning rally with a leadoff single. Baseball is fun again. Nothing like a pennant race to invigorate a guy. "I love it," Morse said after the Orioles' 7-3 win over the Yankees. "This is what we play for. This is a great team, a great organization and there's so much upside to this organization and this team. And I think these...

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Showalter: "This isn't a situation for the weak of knees"

September 01, 2013, 1:31pm

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Showalter: "This isn't a situation for the weak of knees"

NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter had to enjoy the seventh-run outburst today in the top of the seventh inning. It ended an 18-inning scoreless drought. It made all the difference in the outcome. The Orioles sent 10 batters to the plate, with J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones hitting three-run homers, and a sweep was averted with a 7-3 victory over the Yankees. "I think it's a little frustration there. They didn't want it to end," Showalter said. Here's more from Showalter's post-game...

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'Pen is mightier today (O's win 7-3)

September 01, 2013, 12:27pm

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NEW YORK - The Yankees scored three runs off Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen in four innings today. They've come up empty against the bullpen. Kevin Gausman, Francisco Rodriguez and Tommy Hunter have combined for four scoreless innings, with three hits allowed, one walk and six strikeouts. Hunter stranded two in the eighth by retiring Brett Gardner on a fly ball to left field. Nate McLouth, who replaced Michael Morse, made the grab near the track to maintain the Orioles' 7-3 lead. Rodriguez...

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What's wrong with Chen? (Hardy and Jones homer, O's lead 7-3)

September 01, 2013, 11:01am

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What's wrong with Chen? (Hardy and Jones homer, O's lead 7-3)

NEW YORK - Wei-Yin Chen turned in the shortest start of his major league career on Tuesday, lasting only 3 2/3 innings in Boston. He exceeded it by one-third of an inning today in the Bronx. Chen allowed three runs and four hits in four innings, with a career-high five walks and five strikeouts. He was pulled after throwing 82 pitches, only 50 for strikes. Chen issued three walks in the fourth inning, including one to No. 9 hitter Chris Stewart that loaded the bases with one out. He walked...

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Morse debuts with single (updated)

September 01, 2013, 9:59am

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NEW YORK - In Michael Morse's first at-bat with the Orioles today, he lined a 91 mph fastball into left field for a one-out single in the second inning. The game wasn't halted. He didn't keep the ball. Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte threw Morse a 90 mph fastball, an 87 mph cutter and 82 and 81 mph sliders before the single. Morse entered the game batting .293 lifetime against southpaws. The single makes Morse 1-for-1 as an Oriole. He closed his Mariners career in a 3-for-34 slump, so...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups and more notes

September 01, 2013, 8:07am

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NEW YORK - Michael Morse will make his Orioles debut today in left field, with Danny Valencia serving as the designated hitter against Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte. Nick Markakis is leading off for the Orioles. Catcher Steve Clevenger and Chris Snyder are listed among the reserves. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Michael Morse LF Danny Valencia DH Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Brian Roberts 2B Wei-Yin Chen LHP For the Yankees Brett...

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No locker for Teagarden; Clevenger, Snyder headed to NY (updated)

September 01, 2013, 6:41am

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No locker for Teagarden; Clevenger, Snyder headed to NY (updated)

NEW YORK - The Orioles wasted no time taking advantage of September call-ups. The Orioles have called up catcher Steve Clevenger, the Mount St. Joseph grad, and purchased the contract of catcher Chris Snyder from Triple-A Norfolk.. Taylor Teagarden does not have a locker in the clubhouse. Teagarden may have been designated for assignment. Update: Teagarden has been designated for assignment. Clevenger was acquired in the deal that brought Scott Feldman to the Orioles from the Cubs. Snyder...

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Orioles in series trouble

August 31, 2013, 8:01pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles have no shot at winning the current three-game series at Yankee Stadium. Best they can do today is avoid the sweep, just as they did in Boston. It's still better than being reduced to spoiler status, but hardly what they had in mind after the last homestand. The Orioles have lost seven of their last 12 series, leaving them 24-16-4 this season. They've also lost all three series in the Bronx after winning all three last year. They've gone from being 6-3 here to...

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Wieters: "We know we need to start playing better and we need to win games"

August 31, 2013, 1:07pm

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Wieters: "We know we need to start playing better and we need to win games"

NEW YORK - The Orioles clubhouse was surly today following a 2-0 loss to the Yankees. It was surely surly. Other words used by beat writers to describe it included "sullen" and "tension-filled." It also was mostly empty after the game. It was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. What about a pennant? The Orioles slipped into fourth place behind the Yankees in the American League East. Presently, they are 4 1/2 games behind the Rays for the last wild card spot. "I think we're all...

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Feldman superb but not supported (O's lose 2-0)

August 31, 2013, 11:25am

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Feldman superb but not supported (O's lose 2-0)

NEW YORK - Scott Feldman won't get the win today. And the Orioles won't stay in third place unless they score in the ninth inning. Feldman has been removed after 111 pitches over seven innings, his highest total in 10 starts with the Orioles and his second-highest this season. He threw 114 in a May 1 start for the Cubs. Feldman held the Yankees to one run, with six hits, one walk, five strikeouts and two hit batters. If it's not his best start with the Orioles, it's a close second to his...

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Game update and stuff (where's the offense?)

August 31, 2013, 9:57am

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Game update and stuff (where's the offense?)

NEW YORK - The Yankees ranked last in the American League with 191 doubles before today, the second-lowest total in the majors behind the Marlins' 174. So what happens in the first inning? They use doubles by Brett Gardner and Robinson Cano to take a 1-0 lead against Orioles starter Scott Feldman. The Yankees had four doubles last night, including two by former Oriole Mark Reynolds. By my math, that's six for New York in two games. In case you were wondering, the Orioles are tied with the...

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Speaking in Morse code

August 31, 2013, 8:22am

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NEW YORK - Let's get the important stuff out of the way regarding newest Oriole Michael Morse. He's still going to use Aha's "Take On Me" as his walk-up song. Morse and Nate McLouth could spend hours talking '80s pop music. McLouth already approves of Morse's hair. If you assumed that Morse was stressed during the 48-hour period after the Orioles won the waiver claim on him, guess again. "It was a fun experience, I guess you could say," he said. "To get claimed by Baltimore, for...

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Showalter on Pearce and Morse

August 31, 2013, 8:06am

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NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter is hoping that outfielder Steve Pearce will be ready to come off the disabled list in 12 days, which would make him eligible on Sept. 12. Yes, that's my birthday. No, I don't consider Steve Pearce to be an appropriate or suitable gift. Pearce is bothered again by inflammation in his left wrist, which is heavily wrapped this morning. He's already gone on the DL once because of his condition. "He's going to head to Sarasota in the next day or...

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Pearce to DL to make room for Morse (plus lineups)

August 31, 2013, 7:21am

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Pearce to DL to make room for Morse (plus lineups)

NEW YORK - Steve Pearce will be placed on the disabled list with left wrist inflammation to make room for Michael Morse on the 25-man roster. Pearce said his wrist started bothering him again about a week ago. He will go to Sarasota and hopes to be ready to return in two weeks. Morse will not be making his first start for the Orioles today, but he's listed on the bench. Also, left-hander Wei-Yin Chen is here and will be starting on Sunday. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B...

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Morse joins O's in New York (plus pregame notes)

August 31, 2013, 6:08am

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Morse joins O's in New York (plus pregame notes)

NEW YORK - Michael Morse has joined the Orioles in New York after the team was unsure whether he'd get here until Sunday. Morse said he got in last night and is excited to be here, a part of a pennant race. He added that he's 100 percent physically. It's not yet known whether he'll be in the lineup, so I'll have that along with more from the newest Oriole later. Matt Wieters is hitless in his last 19 at-bats. Nate McLouth is 0-for-12 since homering on Aug. 25. J.J. Hardy is hitless in...