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Hearing from Showalter, Roberts and Dickerson after 6-1 win

July 10, 2013, 7:11pm

Orioles

Hearing from Showalter, Roberts and Dickerson after 6-1 win

The Orioles are deciding whether to option left-hander Wei-Yin Chen during the All-Star break so he can make another start after being sidelined for two months with a strained oblique. Chen made a triumphant return tonight, holding the Rangers to one run and three hits over seven innings in a 6-1 victory at Camden Yards. He hadn't pitched since May 12 in Minnesota. Asked if the Orioles are considering sending down Chen, Showalter replied, "To be frank with you, yes we are. I don't know if...

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Dickerson has strained shoulder (with quotes)

July 10, 2013, 6:39pm

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Dickerson has strained shoulder (with quotes)

Chris Dickerson was scratched from the Orioles' lineup tonight after straining his left shoulder during batting practice. Dickerson ended the session and walked off the field with head athletic trainer Richie Bancells. Nolan Reimold replaced Dickerson as the designated hitter and contributed a three-run homer to the Orioles' 6-1 win over the Rangers. Dickerson will undergo an MRI on Friday if the shoulder hasn't improved. Manager Buck Showalter said Dickerson has a history of soreness in...

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Reimold delivers in four-run inning (Chen goes seven, O's win 6-1)

July 10, 2013, 4:51pm

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Reimold delivers in four-run inning (Chen goes seven, O's win 6-1)

The Orioles sent nine batters to the plate in the fourth inning. They also sent the umpires inside to review a call in center field. By scoring four runs, the Orioles increased their lead to 6-0 over the Rangers on another sweltering night at Camden Yards. Nolan Reimold hit a three-run homer on a fly ball into the left field corner that casually dropped into the first or second row of seats. And yes, I'm going with "casually." Reimold was 3-for-15 since coming off the disabled list. He...

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Chen with another drama-free first inning (Machado with RBI triple)

July 10, 2013, 3:30pm

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Chen with another drama-free first inning (Machado with RBI triple)

In 32 starts last season, left-hander Wei-Yin Chen posted a 5.91 ERA and allowed seven home runs in the first inning. In his eight starts this season, he posted a 2.25 ERA and didn't surrender a home run in the opening frame. Fresh off the disabled list tonight, Chen retired the Rangers in order in the top of the first inning at Camden Yards. Ian Kinsler flied to center field and Jurickson Profar and Nelson Cruz struck out. Chen threw 21 pitches. Kinsler worked him for six, Profar eight and...

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Dickerson scratched from lineup (updated)

July 10, 2013, 1:54pm

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Dickerson scratched from lineup (updated)

Chris Dickerson is a late scratch from the Orioles lineup tonight against the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards. The Orioles tweeted a new lineup with Nolan Reimold now serving as the designated hitter. No explanation has been provided. Dickerson was supposed to be the DH and bat eighth against Rangers right-hander Josh Lindblom. Instead, Reimold is the DH and will bat ninth, with second baseman Brian Roberts moving up to eighth. Dickerson flied out to center field to end last night's game...

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Notes before tonight's game

July 10, 2013, 1:10pm

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Outfielder Steve Pearce underwent an MRA on his left wrist today in Sarasota to determine whether there's any structural damage. Hand specialist Dr. Brian Schofield examined Pearce in Sarasota. He performed the surgery on Nick Markakis' left thumb last year. An MRA involves dye being injected in the wrist. Infielder Jonathan Schoop, on the minor league disabled list with a stress fracture in his lower back, will begin his rehab assignment Thursday in the Gulf Coast League. The assignment...

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Chen returns from disabled list (with lineups)

July 10, 2013, 11:20am

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Chen returns from disabled list (with lineups)

After missing almost two months with a strained right oblique, Wei-Yin Chen will make his first start since May 12 for the Orioles tonight. Prior to his injury, Chen was 3-3 with a 3.04 ERA in eight starts. In his only start against the Rangers last season, Chen allowed two runs in 7 2/3 innings. Brian Roberts gets the start at second base while Chris Dickerson will serve as the designated hitter. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis...

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Stinson being recalled

July 10, 2013, 6:35am

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The Orioles will recall pitcher Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk as the replacement for Kevin Gausman, who was optioned last night. An announcement will be made later today. Stinson is 4-4 with a 4.23 ERA in 15 starts for Norfolk, with 94 hits allowed, 34 walks and 58 strikeouts in 89 1/3 innings. Stinson went seven innings on Saturday and would be working on short rest if used tonight. Manager Buck Showalter prefers having a right-hander to back up a left-handed starter. Wei-Yin Chen...

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Showalter's plans for second base

July 09, 2013, 8:23pm

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Brian Roberts snapped a 1-for-18 streak last night with a game-tying RBI single in the second inning. He was back at second base after serving as the designated hitter in three of the past four games. Orioles manager Buck Showalter has been easing Roberts back onto the field since the hamstring surgery and extended absence. Ryan Flaherty was getting the bulk of the starts at second in Roberts' absence. Alexi Casilla would get some starts against left-handed pitching. Asked if he's...

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Britton and Gausman optioned

July 09, 2013, 6:52pm

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The Orioles have optioned pitchers Zach Britton and Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk. The corresponding moves will be announced on Wednesday. Wei-Yin Chen will come off the disabled list and replace Britton in the rotation. The Orioles also will call up a reliever to take Gausman's spot in the bullpen. Britton allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings tonight, with three walks and no strikeouts. No matter how the left-hander pitched, he figured to be sent down because his turn...

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Showalter speaks after 8-4 loss

July 09, 2013, 6:35pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters that his club will make a roster move or moves later tonight. Stay tuned. The obvious move is activating Wei-Yin Chen from the disabled list and optioning Zach Britton, who allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings in the Orioles' 8-4 loss to the Rangers. It's possible that the Orioles also bring up a fresh bullpen arm. What was the difference in Britton tonight compared to past starts? "Just command," Showalter said. "He's missing...

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Britton done after five innings (O's lose 8-4)

July 09, 2013, 4:59pm

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Britton done after five innings (O's lose 8-4)

If Zach Britton is making his last start for the Orioles tonight, he isn't leaving on a high note. Britton lasted only five innings and allowed five runs and eight hits, with three walks, no strikeouts and two home runs. He threw 91 pitches, 55 for strikes. Kevin Gausman replaced Britton, who had permitted three earned runs in his last two starts covering 12 1/3 innings. The Orioles could option Britton to Triple-A Norfolk while activating left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, who will start Wednesday...

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Machado turns from student to teacher (Beltre homers twice, O's down 5-2)

July 09, 2013, 3:15pm

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Machado turns from student to teacher (Beltre homers twice, O's down 5-2)

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has 122 hits this season, tying him with Baltimore native Al Kaline (1955) for the most hits before the All-Star break by a player under 22 years old, according to STATS. Machado's 47 extra-base hits through July 5 already were the most in major league history before the break by a player under 21. Machado may be facing his biggest challenge with manager Buck Showalter. "He's trying to get me to learn how to download some stuff, apps," Showalter told...

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Updates on Steve Johnson, Pearce, Gausman and more

July 09, 2013, 1:16pm

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Updates on Steve Johnson, Pearce, Gausman and more

Steve Johnson, on the disabled list with a strained left oblique, will throw live batting practice Thursday in Sarasota. Johnson made 35 throws off a mound yesterday and reported that he's feeling much better, with improved command of his pitches. The next step may be a simulated game, followed by a rehab assignment with a minor league affiliate. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters that outfielder Steve Pearce is down to "one sore wrist." Pearce could swing a bat within the next few...

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Britton gets the call (with Rangers lineup)

July 09, 2013, 11:18am

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Britton gets the call (with Rangers lineup)

Left-hander Zach Britton will be on the mound as the Orioles attempt to even their four-game series against the Texas Rangers at a game apiece. It could be Britton's last start with the Orioles for a while. With left-hander Wei-Yin Chen due back to start Wednesday's game, a roster move will need to be made to accommodate Chen, and Britton could be on the bubble. Here are tonight's lineups: For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B J.J. Hardy SS Matt...

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What's the plan for Gausman?

July 08, 2013, 8:34pm

Orioles

Kevin Gausman warmed up in the bullpen last night as the game moved toward the later innings and the Orioles were trying to avoid another loss. He didn't pitch, making him available in long relief tonight or Wednesday. Manager Buck Showalter prefers having a right-hander to back up lefties Zach Britton and Wei-Yin Chen, the next two starters to face the Rangers. What happens to Gausman beyond this week remains something of a mystery, but he's expected to be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk,...

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Showalter speaks after 8-5 loss

July 08, 2013, 6:49pm

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You can point to the meltdown in the sixth inning tonight as a major reason why the Orioles lost to the Rangers 8-5 at Camden Yards. Or you can focus on how the Orioles went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 runners. I chose the latter during manager Buck Showalter's postgame press conference. "That was one of them," Showalter said. "We had some opportunities, but you've got to tip your hat to (Derek) Holland. Maybe tomorrow, some of those flares will go our way....

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Sixth inning woes continue (Wieters homers, O's lose 8-5)

July 08, 2013, 5:20pm

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Sixth inning woes continue (Wieters homers, O's lose 8-5)

The Orioles gave up six runs to the Rangers in the top of the sixth tonight to fall behind 8-3 and continue their woes in that inning. Opponents have outscored the Orioles 69-40 in the sixth. They've scored 40 in the first, 39 in the second, 38 in the third, 62 in the fourth, 46 in the fifth, 53 in the seventh, 26 in the eighth, 32 in the ninth and four in extras. Scott Feldman was charged with seven runs and nine hits - both season highs - in 5 1/3 innings. He walked one, struck out two and...

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Orioles littering bases (updated)

July 08, 2013, 4:04pm

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The Orioles haven't scored in the first three innings tonight against Rangers left-hander Derek Holland. It's not due to a lack of opportunities. The Orioles are 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and have stranded five. They trail 1-0 as we head to the top of the fourth. Manny Machado and Adam Jones had back-to-back singles in the first inning. J.J. Hardy led off the second with a single and advanced on Nate McLouth's sacrifice bunt. Nick Markakis and Machado opened the third with...

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Davis chosen for Home Run Derby

July 08, 2013, 2:37pm

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Robinson Cano didn't ignore the obvious choice while picking his team for the Home Run Derby. Cano, the captain who made the selections for the American League, announced that Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will be among the four participants. Cano also chose Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder. He hasn't decided on the fourth participant. National League captain David Wright selected Bryce Harper, Carlos Gonzalez and Michael Cuddyer. The Derby will take place next Monday night at Citi...