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Tillman and Jones continue to torment their former team (updated)

August 02, 2013, 3:35pm

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Tillman and Jones continue to torment their former team (updated)

Chris Tillman must circle the dates on his Orioles schedule that include games against the Mariners. Then, he must duck inside manager Buck Showalter's office and beg to start each one of them. Tillman is 4-0 with a 0.98 ERA in four career starts against the Mariners, with only three earned runs allowed in 27 2/3 innings. He's posted a 0.69 WHIP against them. The Mariners have long regretted the Erik Bedard trade. It doesn't stop Tillman from throwing it in their faces. Tillman retired...

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Orioles place Roberts on paternity leave

August 02, 2013, 2:46pm

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The Orioles have placed second baseman Brian Roberts on paternity leave. Roberts left the club this morning to be with his wife, Diana, for the birth of their first child in Baltimore. Roberts can remain on leave for a maximum of three days. To fill Roberts' roster spot, the Orioles have reinstated pitcher Steve Johnson from the 15-day disabled list. Johnson will serve as an extra reliever in Roberts' absence. Johnson, on the disabled list since June 6 with a strained left oblique, was...

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Showalter reflects on his Orioles anniversary

August 02, 2013, 1:51pm

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Today marks the three-year anniversary of Buck Showalter being introduced as Orioles manager. He was hired as the 19th manager in franchise history on July 29, 2010 and took the helm four days later. Reminded of the date this afternoon, Showalter reacted as if he had no idea and wasn't expecting a cake or presents. He's uncomfortable with the attention. He'd rather have Angel Hernandez behind the plate for the rest of his games. OK, now I'm exaggerating. Showalter's first game was Aug....

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Showalter waiting for updates on Roberts and Hammel

August 02, 2013, 1:05pm

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Showalter waiting for updates on Roberts and Hammel

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts informed manager Buck Showalter at 10:30 a.m. this morning that he was headed to the hospital with his wife for the birth of their first child. Showalter hadn't spoken to him since around 2 p.m. and didn't have any updates for reporters this afternoon. Roberts isn't on paternity leave, and Showalter said "there's always the chance that everything goes real well and she's sleeping and Brian feels comfortable and he comes back here tonight." Roberts...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups and note on Pries (Roberts' wife giving birth)

August 02, 2013, 11:36am

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Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base tonight for the Orioles, as they begin a three-game series against the Mariners at Camden Yards. Brian Roberts is listed among the reserves, though I haven't seen him today. He's expected to go on paternity leave soon for the birth of his first child. Pitcher Jason Hammel underwent an MRI on his right arm today and he's still waiting to hear the results. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis...

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Alomar returns to Camden Yards

August 02, 2013, 7:48am

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Roberto Alomar will be inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame later tonight, before the series-opener against the Seattle Mariners at Camden Yards. The former second baseman arrived early today to attend a luncheon, along with longtime baseball operations executive Don Pries, who will receive the Herb Armstrong Award. Alomar spent a few minutes talking to the local media, smiling as he recognized the faces of reporters who covered the team during his three seasons in Baltimore. "I feel...

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Leftovers for breakfast

August 01, 2013, 8:34pm

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Cuban outfielder Henry Urrutia, who's been transformed into Cuban designated hitter Henry Urrutia, is 11-for-33 since the Orioles selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk. He has three multi-hit games on his short resume. Keep running him out there. Speaking of running, it's one part of Urrutia's game that needed improvement. He certainly did a nice job going from first to third last night on shortstop Jonathan Villar's fielding error. The ball rolled into shallow left field and he...

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Showalter speaks after 6-3 win

August 01, 2013, 6:52pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter summed up Bud Norris' outing tonight in a few words. "He was good," Showalter said following a 6-3 win over the Astros. "Probably a lot of emotion there. He wants to funnel that. He wants to start well, facing people he knows. I thought he handled it well. "I saw him over in Houston obviously and watched a lot of tape on him the last month of so. Just attack the strike zone with his fastball. He has the makings of a good changeup. The two home runs were...

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This Bud's for you (Davis homers for 100th RBI, O's win 6-3)

August 01, 2013, 5:16pm

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This Bud's for you (Davis homers for 100th RBI, O's win 6-3)

It was bound to happen. May as well get it out of the way now. Bud Norris turned in a quality start tonight in his Orioles debut, allowing two runs and four hits over six innings, with two walks and a season-high eight strikeouts. Both runs came on homers by Brett Wallace and Marc Krauss. Norris was removed after 104 pitches, including 65 for strikes. He had thrown 120 and 119 in his last two starts and was working on seven days rest, but manager Buck Showalter turned the game over to Tommy...

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Norris allows two home runs in first four innings (O's lead 3-2)

August 01, 2013, 4:14pm

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Norris allows two home runs in first four innings (O's lead 3-2)

Outfielder LJ Hoes collected his first major league hit tonight off right-hander Bud Norris. Who knew that it would happen with Hoes playing for the Astros and Norris making his debut with the Orioles? Baseball is a funny game. Hoes lined a two-out single into right field in the top of the third inning after grounding out in his first at-bat. Norris gave up a home run to Brett Wallace leading off the second, giving Houston a 1-0 lead. Wallace jumped on a 93 mph fastball in his first career...

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Showalter updates injuries and explains Wieters/Yankees comment

August 01, 2013, 1:18pm

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Showalter updates injuries and explains Wieters/Yankees comment

Infielder Wilson Betemit is scheduled to begin an injury-rehab assignment on Aug. 6 with the Gulf Coast League Orioles in Sarasota, according to manager Buck Showalter. Betemit hasn't played since tearing the PCL in his right knee during an exhibition game at Ed Smith Stadium. His recovery has been slow, considering that he had hoped to come off the disabled list shortly after the All-Star break. "We'll kind of test drive it a little bit to make sure everything's all right before we take...

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Orioles lineup vs. Astros

August 01, 2013, 11:08am

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Bud Norris will be working on seven days rest when he makes his Orioles debut tonight against his former team, the Houston Astros, at Camden Yards. Norris is 2-8 with a 5.36 ERA in 15 career starts with six-plus days of rest. Bud Norris will be the 14th pitcher to start for the Orioles this season. There have been only three others with more than 14, topping out at 19 in 1955. Henry Urrutia is serving as the designated hitter tonight. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick...

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Fighting a non-waiver trade deadline hangover

July 31, 2013, 7:47pm

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Fighting a non-waiver trade deadline hangover

I won't challenge today to be more hectic than yesterday because it might take me up on the offer. I'm just going to quietly assume that it won't happen. I ventured inside manager Buck Showalter's office with WBAL Radio's Casey Willett shortly before 3:30 p.m. to tape his pregame show. Before we could get started, Orioles advance scouting coordinator Ben Werthan handed Showalter his cell phone so he could read a text message. Showalter turned to the wall that contains the names of every...

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Showalter speaks after 11-0 loss

July 31, 2013, 6:43pm

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The Orioles suffered their fifth shutout of the season tonight and their second of the homestand. They were 7-0 all-time against the Astros at home. Tonight marked the first time that Miguel Gonzalez lost consecutive decisions in 34 career starts, leaving him tied with Ken Dixon for the franchise record. Gonzalez allowed nine runs (four earned) and nine hits in 3 2/3 innings. His issue? "Command," manager Buck Showalter said following an 11-0 loss. "I think he threw about 68 pitches last...

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Steve Johnson and game updates (O's lose 11-0)

July 31, 2013, 4:35pm

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Steve Johnson and game updates (O's lose 11-0)

Pitcher Steve Johnson will take his injury-rehab assignment to Double-A Bowie for Saturday's game against Portland at Prince George's County Stadium. Johnson, on the disabled list with a strained left oblique, was 1-2 with a 5.49 ERA in four starts at Triple-A Norfolk. He threw two shutout innings with the Gulf Coast League Orioles to start his rehab assignment and allowed two runs in six innings in two starts with short-season Single-A Aberdeen. OK, I've stalled long enough... Miguel...

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O's down 4-0, pregame quotes from Showalter

July 31, 2013, 3:37pm

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O's down 4-0, pregame quotes from Showalter

Well, that escalated quickly. Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez retired the Astros in order on only five pitches in the top of the first inning. He gave up four runs on two doubles, a single and a home run while throwing 24 pitches in the second. Catcher Jason Castro led off the inning with a double, but Gonzalez retired the next two batters on pop ups. Brandon Barnes doubled in a run, Matt Dominguez grounded a single up the middle to score a run and No. 9 hitter Robbie Grossman belted his...

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Updated rotation, and Duquette talks about trade

July 31, 2013, 2:31pm

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Updated rotation, and Duquette talks about trade

Right-hander Bud Norris will make his Orioles debut on Thursday against the Astros. They should be familiar with him. Chris Tillman is being pushed back to Friday against the Mariners - his former organization - at Camden Yards followed by Scott Feldman on Saturday and Wei-Yin Chen on Sunday. Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette met with reporters in the back of the press box at 6 p.m. and discussed today's trade that sent outfielder LJ Hoes and left-hander Josh Hader to Houston...

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Hammel on injury

July 31, 2013, 1:46pm

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Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel met with reporters in the home dugout during batting practice. Here's a sampling: "It started in spring training. I've been dealing with it all year," he said. "It's not really a pain thing. It's more of an uncomfortable thing. Hopefully tomorrow, the MRI will tell me something. When something doesn't hurt, it's confusing. When you feel all right to a certain extent and then things change as you get a little deeper into your outing. "Very disappointing....

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Pearce batting ninth

July 31, 2013, 1:14pm

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Steve Pearce is in the new Orioles lineup, batting ninth and serving as the designated hitter. Adam Jones is in center field and Nate McLouth is in left. 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 Steve Pearce DH Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Astros Jonathan Villar SS LJ Hoes RF Jose Altuve 2B Jason Castro C Chris Carter DH Brett Wallace 1B Brandon Barnes CF Matt Dominguez 3B Robbie Grossman...

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Showalter on Hammel

July 31, 2013, 12:51pm

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Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel hasn't won since May 27. It's going to be a while before he can make another attempt to end the streak. Hammel was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to July 29, with a right flexor mass strain. In 21 starts for the Orioles, Hammel is 7-8 with a 5.20 ERA over 123 innings. "He's eligible on the 13th (of August), which is the first day we'd need a fifth starter if we want to use the off-days," Showalter said. "He's had some flexor mass tenderness...