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Davis does it again (O's lead 9-2)

June 29, 2013, 3:52pm

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Chris Davis isn't satisfied with terrorizing opposing pitchers. Now he's taking aim at his own relievers. Davis hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning tonight, the ball landing in the Orioles' bullpen and causing teammates to scatter on the bench to avoid becoming seamheads. Davis has 29 home runs, 77 RBIs and serious designs on the American League Most Valuable Player Award. Yankees starter Davis Phelps faced nine batters and threw 30 pitches in the inning. He'd like to...

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Showalter on roster move and more

June 29, 2013, 1:53pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter explained to reporters why the club designated first baseman Travis Ishikawa for assignment this afternoon and recalled pitcher Jair Jurrjens. "Just felt like we needed some coverage in our bullpen tonight after last night, and we're going to make a move with Brian (Roberts) tomorrow, anyway," Showalter said. The Orioles will continue their attempts to trade Ishikawa. If he goes through waivers and clears, he can choose to become a free agent. "Hoping it...

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Ishikawa on today's roster move

June 29, 2013, 12:55pm

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First baseman Travis Ishikawa received the news this afternoon that the Orioles designated him for assignment to make room for pitcher Jair Jurrjens. He took it in stride, knowing that it was a distinct possibility. "They needed another arm," he said. "I don't know what's going to happen now. They have a few days to try to trade me, and then if they can't trade me, I go through the waiver process and see if anybody claims me. If they don't, I can either accept my assignment to Triple-A...

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McLouth back at the top of the order (Jurrjens called up, Ishikawa designated)

June 29, 2013, 11:16am

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McLouth back at the top of the order (Jurrjens called up, Ishikawa designated)

A night after breaking up CC Sabathia's no-hitter and hitting the game-winning home run, Nate McLouth is back at the top of the order and playing left field for the Orioles. Chris Dickerson is hitting eighth and is listed as the designated hitter. Tonight's starter is Zach Britton, who is 1-2 with a 5.51 ERA with the Orioles this season. As of right now, the same relievers are listed on the roster, including T.J. McFarland and Kevin Gausman. No roster move has been made yet. For the...

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Roster rumblings

June 28, 2013, 10:33pm

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Second baseman Brian Roberts will return to Camden Yards today, take batting practice and wait to be activated on Sunday. For fans questioning whether he's ready to come off the disabled list after being removed from last night's game at Triple-A Norfolk because of rain, I'll respond by asking if you're really serious. Of course he should have come out of the game. Why risk injury on a wet minor league field to a guy coming off surgery on his hamstring? No team would have taken that...

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Showalter speaks after 4-3 win

June 28, 2013, 7:03pm

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The Orioles are discussing whether to bring up a reliever for Saturday night after Kevin Gausman worked 4 1/3 innings in relief. They don't really have a long man, since T.J. McFarland started tonight. Manager Buck Showalter prefers having a right-hander backing up a left-handed starter, and Zach Britton takes the mound Saturday night. Tommy Hunter pitched the last two innings for the Orioles and recorded his second career save in a 4-3 victory over the Yankees. Jim Johnson told Showalter...

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Orioles no-hit through the fifth (McLouth homers, O's win 4-3)

June 28, 2013, 4:50pm

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It's another night where the Orioles have ventured into the middle innings without a hit. They have one baserunner against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia through five innings. Alexi Casilla reached on third baseman Alberto Gonzalez's fielding error with two outs in the third. It's getting a bit tense. Kevin Gausman has kept the Yankees from building on their 3-0 lead. He retired eight of the first nine Yankees, and struck out three of the first four. David Adams singled with one out in...

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Showalter on McFarland's first start (Gausman replaces McFarland)

June 28, 2013, 2:01pm

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Showalter on McFarland's first start (Gausman replaces McFarland)

Left-hander T.J. McFarland found out after last night's game that he would make his first major league start tonight against the New York Yankees. Manager Buck Showalter approached McFarland at his locker and delivered the news. And he didn't take a direct path with it. "I asked him, 'What time do you usually get here?'" Showalter recalled. "He said, 'Oh, about 1 o'clock.' I said, 'Why don't you get here around 3:30 and be ready to pitch the first inning instead of the second,...

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Updates on Roberts, Betemit, Pearce and more

June 28, 2013, 12:50pm

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Updates on Roberts, Betemit, Pearce and more

Brian Roberts is expected to play nine innings at second base tonight for Triple-A Norfolk, drive to Baltimore Saturday morning and come off the disabled list on Sunday. The Orioles would prefer that he avoid traveling on the day that he's activated and inserted into the lineup. Roberts isn't coming here to sit on the bench. He's going directly into the lineup, most likely batting ninth. Infielder Wilson Betemit resumed baseball-related activities today in Sarasota. He was shut down for a...

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Orioles break out interesting lineup vs. Phelps (Sabathia in, Phelps out tonight)

June 28, 2013, 10:53am

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Rule 5 pick T.J. McFarland makes his first major league start tonight to open a three-game series against the New York Yankees at Camden Yards. McFarland is the 12th starter used by the Orioles this season, matching last year's total. Manager Buck Showalter is breaking out his right-handed lineup, which is interesting, considering that the Yankees are starting right-hander David Phelps. Nick Markakis is leading off. J.J. Hardy is batting third. Nate McLouth has been lowered to eighth....

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A closer look at McFarland and tonight's start

June 27, 2013, 9:32pm

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A closer look at McFarland and tonight's start

If you had June 28 as the date of T.J. McFarland's first major league start, step up to the window and collect your money. No shoving, please. Manager Buck Showalter dropped a few hints about McFarland this week, but Kevin Gausman still seemed to be the choice. At least, that's how most of the beat crew read it. Showalter did pause when asked about Gausman's candidacy. More than once. And he brought up all the left-handers in the Yankees lineup. The Yankees are batting .233 vs. lefties...

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McFarland named starter for Friday (with quotes)

June 27, 2013, 7:38pm

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McFarland named starter for Friday (with quotes)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter threw the best curveball of the night, telling reporters that Rule 5 pick T.J. McFarland will start Friday night's series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards. McFarland was chosen over Kevin Gausman, who will be available in relief. McFarland will be making his first major league start. He hasn't worked more than 4 1/3 innings in any relief appearance. McFarland is 1-0 with a 4.14 ERA in 18 games. Also, Showalter said second baseman Brian Roberts most...

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And they're back (O's win 7-3)

June 27, 2013, 6:51pm

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Play resumed at 10:45 p.m., just as the Orioles told us. On the money. The delay lasted 1 hour, 18 minutes. I swear it only felt like 1:17. Former Oriole Matt Albers, who was introduced before the delay, retired Nick Markakis on a grounder to shortstop to get us started again.. Troy Patton is warming in the Orioles' bullpen and will work the top of the eighth. The Orioles still hold a 7-3 lead. Down on the farm, Jake Arrieta tossed five hitless innings for Triple-A Norfolk before allowing...

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Machado streak ends with ejection (game will resume at 10:45 p.m.)

June 27, 2013, 5:11pm

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Machado streak ends with ejection (game will resume at 10:45 p.m.)

Third baseman Manny Machado had played every inning since the Orioles selected his contract from Double-A Bowie on Aug. 9, 2012. The streak ended tonight in the bottom of the fifth when rookie plate umpire Will Little ejected Machado after a strikeout. Machado must have argued, briefly, that it was a foul tip. MASN cameras showed him smiling and saying, "Wow." Perhaps he said something else, because Little tossed him. Manager Buck Showalter raced out of the dugout for yet another argument....

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Orioles surrender another home run (O's down 3-2)

June 27, 2013, 3:43pm

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You can add Indians third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall to the list of players who have sent baseballs bouncing on Eutaw St. Chisenhall crushed a 92 mph fastball from Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez in the second inning to give Cleveland a 1-0 lead. Estimated distance: 430 feet. This is the 70th home run to land on Eutaw St. and the 42nd by an opponent. It's the fourth this year and the fifth ever by an Indians player. The most recent was by Asdrubal Cabrera on June 29, 2012. Chisenhall had...

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More from Showalter before tonight's game

June 27, 2013, 1:39pm

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More from Showalter before tonight's game

Orioles manager Buck Showalter will announce his starter for Friday night at the conclusion of tonight's game against the Indians. Showalter made the decision earlier this week, but he hasn't confirmed it with reporters. Kevin Gausman is expected to take the ball against the Yankees. Showalter just wanted to make sure that the rookie wasn't needed in relief. "We'll see how we get through tonight, but we're all set," Showalter said. "Everything's in place to cover our bullpen like...

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Roberts likely to rejoin Orioles this weekend

June 27, 2013, 12:52pm

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Second baseman Brian Roberts is continuing his rehab assignment with two games today at Triple-A Norfolk, including the resumption of a suspended game from last night. He most likely will come off the disabled list and rejoin the Orioles for this weekend's series against the New York Yankees at Camden Yards. Roberts went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Tuesday night, and he walked twice on 18 pitches last night before rain forced the Tides' game against Columbus to be...

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Garcia signs minor league deal with Orioles, tonight's lineup (plus Indians lineup)

June 27, 2013, 10:56am

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Veteran right-hander Freddy Garcia opted out of his contract with the Orioles and agreed to a minor league deal that will keep him in the organization. He will report to Triple-A Norfolk. Garcia was optioned to make room for Kevin Gausman on the 25-man roster, and was given 72 hours to accept it. He chose free agency, but agreed to a newly structured deal. Garcia no longer is on the 40-man roster, which creates a spot for second baseman Brian Roberts if the Orioles activate him from the...

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Urrutia moving up to Norfolk (Ryan Ripken transferring)

June 27, 2013, 4:56am

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Urrutia moving up to Norfolk (Ryan Ripken transferring)

Cuban outfielder Henry Urrutia, who didn't make it out of Haiti until February and got a late start on his professional career, has been promoted to Triple-A Norfolk. Urrutia tweeted the news this morning, and a team official confirmed it. Urrutia batted .365/.433/.550 with 16 doubles, seven homers and 37 RBIs in 52 games with Double-A Bowie. The Orioles had been discussing his move to the International League and it finally happened today. The Orioles will have to make room for Urrutia at...

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A few images from last night's loss

June 26, 2013, 9:14pm

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Buck Showalter's face turned red again last night. It's become his primary color. The orange and black are secondary. Showalter has done more arguing over these past few weeks than I can remember during his entire tenure as Orioles manager. It's a nightly scene. Calls on the bases. A decision regarding warmup tosses. And he absolutely fumes over the nightly strike zones, which change like traffic signals. Many of these umpires have to go. Will the commissioner's office green light...