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McFarland feeling better, and more notes

July 08, 2013, 1:30pm

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McFarland feeling better, and more notes

Left-hander T.J. McFarland threw two scoreless innings yesterday in relief of starter Jason Hammel, despite a nasty cold that he kept quiet from manager Buck Showalter, who didn't find out until the end of the game. McFarland said he's feeling much better today, though traces of the cold remain in his system. "I didn't want to tell anyone," he said. "It's just one of those things where you have a sore throat, kind of stuffy and I just battled through it. I really didn't tell...

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More on the rotation

July 08, 2013, 12:58pm

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Left-hander Zach Britton will start Tuesday night against the Rangers, and Wei-Yin Chen confirmed that he's coming off the disabled list to start Wednesday night. Miguel Gonzalez will close out the series Thursday night. Britton has allowed seven earned runs in 23 innings over four starts since being recalled. "I feel good," he said. "I had a good bullpen side, and I think staying on five days kind of keeps you on rhythm a little bit, which is nice. Obviously, we know Chen's coming...

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Lineups for Rangers-Orioles opener

July 08, 2013, 11:23am

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Right-hander Scott Feldman takes the mound for the Orioles tonight in the opener of a four-game series against his old team, the Texas Rangers. Left-hander Derek Holland will oppose him. Brian Roberts is back in the lineup as the Orioles designated hitter tonight. His travels around the batting order take him to the eight-hole. He's previously batted fifth, sixth and ninth since returning from the disabled list. Alexi Casilla is hitting ninth at second base. For the Rangers Ian Kinsler...

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Gamboa moving up to Norfolk

July 08, 2013, 8:04am

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Eddie Gamboa, the knuckleball pitcher who recently threw a seven-inning no-hitter at Double-A Bowie, will make his next start for Triple-A Norfolk. Gamboa is scheduled to make his 2013 Tides debut Wednesday night at Gwinnett. Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who's been working with Gamboa on his signature pitch, is expected to be in Gwinnett. Gamboa, 29, is 4-6 with a 3.64 ERA in 16 starts with Bowie. He's allowed 82 hits, walked 31 and struck out 79 in 99 innings. He allowed one hit over 14...

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Today's game and leftovers from yesterday

July 07, 2013, 8:08pm

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Today's game and leftovers from yesterday

Scott Feldman makes his Orioles home debut tonight and it just happens to come against the Texas Rangers, his team for the first eight seasons of his major league career. Feldman is familiar with Camden Yards, having gone 3-0 with a 2.49 ERA in seven appearances over 21 2/3 innings. In three starts, he's 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA and two quality starts in 17 2/3 innings. Feldman faced the Rangers on May 6 and shut them out on two hits over seven innings. Now he gets them again in...

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Postgame comments from Jones, Markakis and Johnson

July 07, 2013, 1:40pm

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Postgame comments from Jones, Markakis and Johnson

NEW YORK - Adam Jones delivered his seventh career go-ahead home run today in the ninth inning or later, and his first since Sept. 19, 2012 at Seattle. This one came against Mariano Rivera and gave the Orioles a 2-1 victory over the Yankees. Considering the circumstances, how big was it? "It's off the greatest closer in the history of the game. I'll always remember it," he said. "You've got to win, and we haven't been playing that well. We need to tighten up. We need to clean it up...

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Showalter speaks after 2-1 victory

July 07, 2013, 1:19pm

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NEW YORK - Future Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera has lost nine times to the Orioles in his illustrious career. No other team has beaten him in more than seven games. Then again, he's faced the Orioles more than any other team, as well. The Orioles avoided a three-game sweep today on Adam Jones' two-run homer off Rivera in the ninth inning, giving them a 2-1 win over the Yankees before 40,218. The Orioles had three hits going into the ninth, all of them against starter Hiroki Kuroda....

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Hammel's winless streak continues (Jones homers off Rivera, O's win 2-1)

July 07, 2013, 11:16am

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Hammel's winless streak continues (Jones homers off Rivera, O's win 2-1)

NEW YORK - Orioles starter Jason Hammel gave up one run today. That's the good part. Hammel lasted only five innings, threw 102 pitches and left with the Orioles trailing the Yankees 1-0. Those are the bad parts. Hammel hasn't won since May 27 in Washington. His winless streak has reached seven starts. Rule 5 pick T.J. McFarland replaced Hammel to begin the bottom of the sixth inning. McFarland hasn't pitched since June 28, when he started against the Yankees and allowed three runs and...

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Ishikawa claimed by Yankees, notes on McLouth and Davis (updated)

July 07, 2013, 9:56am

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Ishikawa claimed by Yankees, notes on McLouth and Davis (updated)

NEW YORK - The Yankees have claimed first baseman Travis Ishikawa off waivers, according to an Orioles official - the exact scenario that the club envisioned while debating what to do with him. The Orioles didn't allow Ishikawa to opt out of his contract at Triple-A Norfolk, summoning him to Detroit on June 18 while placing Miguel Gonzalez on paternity leave. They designated him for assignment on June 29 after recalling Jair Jurrjens and tried unsuccessfully to trade him. The Yankees lost...

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Chen will start Tuesday or Wednesday

July 07, 2013, 8:08am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles are listing Scott Feldman, Zach Britton, Miguel Gonzalez and Chris Tillman as their probable starters for the Rangers series that begins Monday night at Camden Yards. However, that's subject to change. Wei-Yin Chen said he felt great Saturday while throwing 43 pitches in his bullpen session, and manager Buck Showalter said Chen will start Tuesday or Wednesday night. Showalter also said Britton is a candidate for Tuesday or Wednesday, which adds to the intrigue - or...

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Orioles-Yankees lineups for series finale

July 07, 2013, 6:56am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles will look to get a win vs. the Yankees before heading home, sending Jason Hammel to the mound. Nate McLouth will get a break from the field, serving as the designated hitter in the leadoff role. Chris Dickerson will get the start in left. He is hitting .276 with four home runs off right-handers this season. For the Orioles Nate McLouth DH Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Chris Dickerson LF Brian Roberts...

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Today's game and yesterday's All-Star selections

July 06, 2013, 5:17pm

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Today's game and yesterday's All-Star selections

NEW YORK - The Orioles have lost four of their last five games, and taking an early lead against the Yankees hasn't mattered. They are now 30-20 when scoring first this season. Need some good news? The Orioles only struck out seven times yesterday, breaking their streak of fanning at least 10 times in three consecutive games. Details on the parade down Pratt St. will be announced at a later date. The Orioles were supposed to miss Hiroki Kuroda in this series, but he's now substituting for...

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Showalter on the four All-Stars

July 06, 2013, 2:58pm

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NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter downplayed the All-Star voting for much of the process, relying on reporters for updates, turning his attention to it only in the final week. Showalter cast his ballots a few days ago. And he showed his pride in the four representatives this afternoon while meeting with reporters following a 5-4 loss to the Yankees. "I'm real proud of them," he said. "Could have been some others. You look at the competition for these spots, I'm real proud of all...

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Jones, Davis, Hardy named All-Star starters, Machado a reserve (updated)

July 06, 2013, 2:43pm

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Jones, Davis, Hardy named All-Star starters, Machado a reserve (updated)

NEW YORK - For the first time since 2005, the Orioles will have four representatives at the All-Star Game. Outfielder Adam Jones, first baseman Chris Davis and shortstop J.J. Hardy were voted into the Midsummer Classic, which will be played July 16 at Citi Field in New York. Third baseman Manny Machado was chosen as a reserve. Davis leads all of Major League Baseball with 8,272,243 votes, passing Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (8,013,874). Nick Markakis fell out of the top three in...

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Chris crossing

July 06, 2013, 1:57pm

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NEW YORK - I have postgame quotes from Chris Tillman and Chris Davis, and one clever title to my blog entry. Tillman on his start "I felt good physically. The stuff was there. I fell behind every now and then. These guys grind out at-bats and make you throw a lot of pitches early. Give them credit. It was a tough one for me today. These guys grind away the whole game. They put consistent, good at-bats throughout the game. It wears on you, but at the same time, you know you've got to make...

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Showalter speaks after 5-4 loss

July 06, 2013, 1:41pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles have lost three straight games, all by one run. They're now 12-14 in one-run games this season, compared to 29-9 last year. The Yankees had 10 hits today off starter Chris Tillman, all of them singles, in a 5-4 win before 42,678. "But they're hits," said manager Buck Showalter. "They're getting them at the right time. The same has happened for us, too." Tillman gave up five runs and threw 111 pitches in 5 1/3 innings. "He made some good pitches," Showalter...

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Orioles acquire Liddi, DFA Canzler, lose 5-4

July 06, 2013, 12:21pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles made another trade today, acquiring infielder Alex Liddi and International Signing Bonus Slot No. 3 from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for the Orioles' International Signing Bonus Slot No. 2. Liddi has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Liddi, 24, has appeared in 61 major league games for the Mariners since 2011, batting .208/.266/.370 with six home runs and 16 RBIs. This year, he's hitting .263/.322/.454 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs in 59 games with Triple-A...

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Tillman singled out by Yankees

July 06, 2013, 11:25am

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NEW YORK - Chris Tillman's road magic disappeared today. Tillman was removed after 5 1/3 innings and 111 pitches. He allowed five runs - the most since May 29 in Washington - and 10 hits, with two walks and three strikeouts. Manager Buck Showalter went to his bullpen after Tillman walked No. 9 hitter Chris Stewart. Brian Matusz stranded two runners. Eduardo Nunez bounced an RBI single up the middle to break a 4-4 tie. Lyle Overbay led off with a single and took second on Luis Cruz's...

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Showalter not ready to change closers (we're tied)

July 06, 2013, 10:03am

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Showalter not ready to change closers (we're tied)

NEW YORK - Nolan Reimold reached on an infield hit in the second inning, took second base on a throwing error by Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte and scored on Alexi Casilla's double. Casilla has nine RBIs as he continues to chase Chris Davis. "I just want to get Casi back on the field," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said before the game. "He's been sitting a little bit." The Yankees scored twice in the bottom of the second to reduce the lead to 3-2. The first four batters reached on a...

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Davis homers, Jones singles and keeps his helmet intact

July 06, 2013, 9:24am

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Davis homers, Jones singles and keeps his helmet intact

NEW YORK - Orioles first baseman Chris Davis set career highs last season with 33 home runs and 85 RBIs. His shot to center field today in the top of the first inning, following Adam Jones' two-out single, gave him 33 home runs and 85 RBIs. Instant analysis: Davis is going to set new career highs in both categories. The ball hit the top of the center field fence and bounced over, giving the Orioles a 2-0 lead. Matt Wieters homered last night to give the Orioles a 2-0 lead in the second...