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Feldman goes 5 1/3 tonight in Arizona (O'Day allows walk-off HR)

August 12, 2013, 7:43pm

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Feldman goes 5 1/3 tonight in Arizona (O'Day allows walk-off HR)

So, what grade do you give Scott Feldman tonight? Feldman lasted only 5 1/3 innings and threw 109 pitches, including 63 for strikes. But he allowed only one earned run - two total - and left with the Orioles leading 4-2. Matt Wieters hit his 16th home run with two outs in the top of the sixth inning - his sixth from the right side of the plate. He crushed it. Feldman gave up four hits, walked two and struck out eight - his highest total in seven starts with the Orioles. Feldman escaped a...

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Markakis remains a hit atop the order (O's lead 3-2)

August 12, 2013, 5:53pm

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Markakis remains a hit atop the order (O's lead 3-2)

During his pregame session with the media this afternoon, part of which aired on "O's Xtra" on MASN, manager Buck Showalter said the Orioles have discussed Mark Reynolds and will do so again. Showalter wasn't aware until told by a reporter that the Indians had released Reynolds earlier today. He expects to hear again from executive vice president Dan Duquette. Though the Orioles continue to check the market for available hitters, Showalter said, "We like our roster." He likes Nick...

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Orioles lineup vs. Diamondbacks (and update on Bananagate)

August 12, 2013, 2:20pm

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The Orioles begin a three-game set tonight with the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Baltimore will be facing left-hander Wade Miley, meaning Steve Pearce will get the start in left field in favor of Nate McLouth. Nick Markakis will be leading off. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Matt Wieters C Steve Pearce LF Brian Roberts 2B Scott Feldman RHP The fan who threw a banana on the field during the ninth inning of Sunday's Orioles-Giants...

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Orioles notes and Diamondbacks lineup

August 12, 2013, 1:22pm

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A win tonight in Arizona would move the Orioles 14 games above .500 for the second time this season. They also were 57-43. Adam Jones has hit safely in nine straight games since Aug. 1, tying his season-high streak (also April 2-11, April 20-28 and June 12-21). Jones is batting .472 (17-for-36) with four doubles, two homers, 11 RBIs and nine runs during his current streak. Jones is one of three major leaguers with four or more nine-game hitting streaks this year, joining Jacoby Ellsbury...

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Wada turns in another impressive outing (Betemit note)

August 12, 2013, 10:35am

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Wada turns in another impressive outing (Betemit note)

Left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada made another push for a major league promotion today, holding Triple-A Rochester to one run over seven innings and leaving with Norfolk ahead 3-1. Wada allowed five hits, walked one and struck out three. He threw 90 pitches, 62 for strikes. The only run off him scored in the seventh. Wada has limited opponents to one run and 14 hits in his last three starts covering 18 2/3 innings. He's walked three and struck out 20. If nothing else, Wada will be added to the...

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Giants issue statement regarding incident involving Jones

August 12, 2013, 9:46am

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Giants issue statement regarding incident involving Jones

Less than 24 hours after Orioles center fielder Adam Jones revealed on Twitter that a fan at AT&T Park threw a banana at him in the ninth inning of yesterday's game, the San Francisco Giants have issued a statement that includes an apology and an update on the investigation. Thus far, the Giants have not been able to identify the person responsible. We were extremely disappointed to learn about the incident involving Adam Jones at AT&T Park yesterday. The Giants have a zero tolerance policy...

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Orioles will try again to handle Diamondbacks

August 11, 2013, 8:31pm

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The Orioles must feel snakebit when it comes to playing the Diamondbacks. And everyone sees what I did there. The Orioles are 3-9 against Arizona, losing all three series. They're 1-5 at Camden Yards and 2-4 at Chase Field. Tonight, they get another chance to wrangle the Diamondbacks, with Scott Feldman making his seventh start for the Orioles and 22nd overall this season. He's 4-4 with a 3.82 ERA in 11 road games, and 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three career games (two starts) against...

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Jones vents at Giants fan via Twitter

August 11, 2013, 7:47pm

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Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is one of the most active athletes on Twitter, building a following of 128,881 at last count. He talks baseball, food, pets and anything else that's on his mind. But he may become the latest Oriole to give it up. Earlier tonight, Jones claimed that a fan at AT&T Park in San Francisco threw a banana in his direction in the ninth inning of the Orioles' 10-2 victory over the Giants. "I want to thank whatever (expletive) threw that banana towards my direction...

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Roberts triple leads to first run (Jones hits three-run homer, O's win 10-2)

August 11, 2013, 1:50pm

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Roberts triple leads to first run (Jones hits three-run homer, O's win 10-2)

The Orioles won't be shut out today. They won't go the entire afternoon without putting a runner in scoring position. Their starting pitcher won't supply all of their offense. Brian Roberts led off the top of the sixth inning with a triple to right-center field, and he trotted home with one out on Nate McLouth's single to reduce the Giants' lead to 2-1. Roberts hadn't tripled since April 1, 2011. He now has two three-baggers since 2009. The guy's been hurt, you know? Roberts didn't...

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Defense shines, Norris struggles (updated)

August 11, 2013, 12:37pm

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Defense shines, Norris struggles (updated)

Bud Norris gave up two runs in the bottom of the first inning today in San Francisco, putting the Orioles in an early hole. It could have been worse if not for Adam Jones' lunging backhanded catch in left-center field to rob Brandon Crawford following Marco Scutaro's leadoff single. Just another day at the office for the Orioles, who were on pace to commit only 47 errors before today. They have 34 in their first 116 games. As I've noted many times, the major league record for fewest...

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Orioles and Giants lineups

August 11, 2013, 9:39am

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Matt Wieters and Brian Roberts have returned to the Orioles' lineup today after beginning yesterday's game on the bench. Nick Markakis moves up to third after hitting fifth yesterday and going 3-for-4. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Brian Roberts 2B Bud Norris RHP For the Giants Marco Scutaro 2B Brandon Crawford SS Brandon Belt 1B Buster Posey C Hunter Pence RF Pablo Sandoval 3B Roger Kieschnick...

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A few pregame notes while waiting for the lineups

August 11, 2013, 8:44am

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A few pregame notes while waiting for the lineups

The Orioles are looking for their 22nd series win this year and their 10th on the road. They're 20-17 in series finales, including 3-3 since the All-Star break. A win today would mark the team's first back-to-back road series victories since May (3-1 in Anaheim on May 2-5 and 2-1 in Minnesota on May 10-12. Center fielder Adam Jones will try to extend his hitting streak to nine games this afternoon, which would tie his season high. Jones is batting .484 (15-for-31) during his streak, with...

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It's Norris vs. Cain today

August 10, 2013, 7:58pm

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Bud Norris makes his third start for the Orioles this afternoon, and so far he's been a big hit because he hasn't allowed them. See what I did there? Norris has permitted three runs and nine hits in 12 innings, with four walks and 13 strikeouts. He's won both starts. Norris is 0-2 with a 3.52 ERA in four career starts against the Giants, including 0-2 with a 4.41 ERA in three career outings at AT&T Park. Buster Posey is 4-for-7 with a double against Norris. Marco Scutaro is 4-for-8 with...

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More on Chen, Jones and Markakis (Davis homers, O's lose 3-2)

August 10, 2013, 1:54pm

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More on Chen, Jones and Markakis (Davis homers, O's lose 3-2)

In Wei-Yin Chen's last 21 starts including today, the Orioles have scored 52 runs while he has been in the game, and 45 more after he's been removed. In his last 38 starts, the Orioles have scored three runs or fewer while he's in the game 25 times. Chen is so good, he stops both teams from hitting. The Orioles have scored just 31 runs (2.07 per game) in the 15 games that Chen has been charged with the loss, and 92 runs (5.11 per game) in the 18 games when he recorded a win. Before...

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Orioles miss DH and more on Markakis (O's lead 1-0, Chen dealing)

August 10, 2013, 12:50pm

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The Orioles loaded the bases with one out in the second inning today against Giants right-hander Chad Gaudin. Taylor Teagarden struck out, which brought Wei-Yin Chen to the plate. Yeah, pitcher Wei-Yin Chen. The Orioles are playing under National League rules on this interleague road trip, so Chen had a chance to help his own cause. He actually got ahead 3-0 in the count before taking two strikes and tapping back to the mound. Chen is now 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his major league...

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Flaherty starting at second base today, Markakis dropped to fifth

August 10, 2013, 9:54am

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Flaherty starting at second base today, Markakis dropped to fifth

Ryan Flaherty replaced Brian Roberts at second base in the ninth inning night, and he's starting at second this afternoon against the Giants. Interesting. Flaherty is batting seventh, followed by catcher Taylor Teagarden. Nick Markakis drops to fifth in the order for the first time this season. He's batted fifth in six career games, going 5-for-9 with a home run. Markakis is 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs lifetime against Giants right-hander Chad Gaudin. For the Orioles Nate...

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Wada improvement

August 09, 2013, 9:28pm

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Tsuyoshi Wada is scheduled to make his next start for Triple-A Norfolk on Monday afternoon against Rochester. He hasn't allowed a run in his last two outings, walking two and striking out 17 in 11 2/3 innings, and the reports on him indicate that his stuff is good enough now to get out major league hitters. Tides pitching coach Mike Griffin is in total agreement. "I'm really happy with what he's doing right now. Oh my goodness," Griffin said yesterday. "Where he was when he first got...

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Tillman streak ends at 14 batters retired (O's win 5-2)

August 09, 2013, 8:16pm

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Tillman streak ends at 14 batters retired (O's win 5-2)

Chris Tillman retired 14 straight batters tonight before Brandon Belt homered with two outs in the bottom of the sixth, reducing the Orioles' lead to 2-1 over the Giants. Tillman threw seven consecutive four-seam fastballs to Belt, who launched the last one to right-center field. Earlier in the at-bat, Belt actually tried to bunt for a hit. Tillman has allowed 24 homers in 138 innings. He's now surrendered 12 runs in the sixth this season, tying his highest total for any inning (also the...

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Jones, Machado extend hitting streaks to seven games (Hardy homers)

August 09, 2013, 6:38pm

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Jones, Machado extend hitting streaks to seven games (Hardy homers)

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones continues to love life on the West Coast, producing an RBI single in the first inning tonight in San Francisco. Jones extended his hitting streak to seven games with a two-out single up the middle that scored Manny Machado. He's 13-for-25 with three doubles, a home run, six RBIs and six runs scored. Jones had a nine-game hitting streak on April 20-28. Tonight's RBI is his 80th this season. Machado doubled with one out, his 41st this season. He's also hit...

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Orioles and Giants lineups

August 09, 2013, 2:28pm

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Nate McLouth returns to the leadoff spot tonight, as the Orioles begin a three-game series in San Francisco. Nick Markakis is hitting third. Brian Roberts continues to bat eighth during interleague games, with pitcher Chris Tillman batting ninth. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Brian Roberts 2B Chris Tillman RHP For the Giants Marco Scutaro 2B Brandon Crawford SS Brandon Belt 1B Buster Posey C Hunter...