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Great Gonzo (O's win 3-2)

June 11, 2013, 5:04pm

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We're not sure whether Miguel Gonzalez is making his last start for the Orioles before going on paternity leave. Manager Buck Showalter isn't sure about it. Gonzalez isn't sure about it. Gonzalez is the most nervous, though Showalter ranks a close second. Showalter understands why Gonzalez will be leaving the team for a few days, but he's dreading it if the right-hander's turn falls during that span. The rotation is already missing Wei-Yin Chen. Steve Johnson is on the disabled list with...

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Hardy robbed again (we're tied)

June 11, 2013, 3:36pm

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Last year, Angels center field Mike Trout scaled the fence in right-center field - see what I did there? - to rob Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy of a home run in the first inning. Tonight, Angels center fielder Peter Bourjos scaled the fence in center field to rob Hardy of a home run in the first inning. Hardy might want to try pulling the ball or aiming at the out-of-town scoreboard in right. Hardy almost gave Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez a 2-0 lead, but Bourjos brought back an apparent...

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More pregame notes

June 11, 2013, 1:22pm

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Orioles closer Jim Johnson has converted seven consecutive save opportunities since the meltdown in Toronto on May 26, when he fumbled a three-run lead on the artificial surface at Rogers Centre. He hasn't permitted a run during the current stretch. So, what's the difference now? "Results," said manager Buck Showalter. "Jimmy lives in results. Not nearly as much difference as people may think. It's that job. I can rattle off four or five other guys who are having... Jered Weaver threw a...

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Casilla day-to-day with finger injury

June 11, 2013, 12:44pm

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Alexi Casilla attempted to play catch today, made one throw and gave up. Casilla remains day-to-day after jamming his right index finger while attempting to steal second base during Sunday's game at Tropicana Field. He didn't try to throw the ball yesterday and ended his scheduled session early today. "Hopefully, I'll be good to go for tomorrow," said Casilla, who still has a bandage wrapped around the finger. "I just need the swelling to go down completely." X-rays came back...

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Orioles lineup against Angels

June 11, 2013, 11:00am

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The Orioles are trying to move nine games above .500 for the first time this season. They're facing a pitcher, Angels left-hander Jason Vargas, who shut them out on three hits back on May 3. Miguel Gonzalez will be leaving the team soon to join his wife for the birth of their first child. But first, he faces the Angels tonight. Gonzalez has allowed four runs and nine hits in 13 innings in two career starts against them, with two walks and 11 strikeouts. The Orioles will use the following...

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Casilla not switching the way he hits

June 10, 2013, 9:50pm

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Remember back in early May when Orioles second baseman Alexi Casilla sat at his locker in the visiting clubhouse at Target Field and informed reporters that he was prepared to give up switch-hitting and concentrate on batting exclusively from the right side? Well, forget it. Casilla told me yesterday that he's decided to continue batting from both sides of the plate. The experiment is over. "I'm going to stay hitting from the left side, too. I'm going to keep switch-hitting," he said....

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Showalter speaks after 4-3 win

June 10, 2013, 8:37pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter offered praise for the Camden Yards grounds crew and the umpiring crew following tonight's soggy 4-3 victory over the Angels. The rain delay lasted 2 hours, 14 minutes. The game itself lasted 2 hours, 23 minutes. At one point, it seemed highly unlikely that it would resume in the bottom of the sixth as the rain came down in buckets and the field was under water. "What a job the grounds crew did. When they put the tarp out there, you wouldn't like the chances...

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Hunter will replace Garcia (O's win 4-3)

June 10, 2013, 6:58pm

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Hunter will replace Garcia (O's win 4-3)

Tommy Hunter is warming in the Orioles' bullpen and will replace Freddy Garcia in the seventh inning. Garcia is charged with two runs and six hits in six innings, with one walk, three strikeouts and two home runs. He threw 83 pitches, 52 for strikes. A scoring change resulted in an extra hit off Garcia. Credit Josh Hamilton with a single in the first inning and remove the error from shortstop J.J. Hardy. Garcia has turned in four quality starts out of his eight starts with the Orioles....

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Game delayed in sixth with Orioles leading 4-2 (updated)

June 10, 2013, 4:59pm

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Finally, the umpires have decided that conditions aren't conducive to playing baseball. Holding a swim meet, perhaps, but not playing baseball. Tonight's game was halted at 8:46 p.m., with two outs in the sixth inning and the Orioles leading 4-2. They picked the right time to rally. Nate McLouth bunted for a hit leading off the inning and stole second, the 22nd base he's swiped in 23 attempts this season and the 19th in a row. This is the first time, however, that he used the...

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Garcia update and minor league note (we're tied)

June 10, 2013, 3:52pm

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Garcia update and minor league note (we're tied)

Technically, tonight's game didn't start on time. First pitch was 7:10 p.m. However, the weather had nothing to do with it. Games here rarely begin at 7:05 p.m. The sky is ominous. And so is Mike Trout, who homered onto the flag court in right field with one out in the third inning to give the Angels a 1-0 lead. Freddy Garcia had retired five straight since walking Mark Trumbo with two outs in the first. He had a 7.71 ERA in the first inning this season, and a 6.43 ERA in the...

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Casilla out of lineup with finger injury (with more quotes added)

June 10, 2013, 1:02pm

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Casilla out of lineup with finger injury (with more quotes added)

Alexi Casilla most likely would have started again tonight at second base, but he jammed his right index finger yesterday while sliding into second base at Tropicana Field and he has a bandage wrapped around it. Casilla may be available tonight off the bench. It depends how the finger feels while he plays catch this afternoon. Casilla reached base three times yesterday, drove in two runs and made a sensational tag on Desmond Jennings' stolen-base attempt. "He's OK, but a little sore,"...

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Orioles lineup vs. Angels

June 10, 2013, 11:31am

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It's raining cats, dogs and other assorted house pets here at Camden Yards. If tonight's game is postponed, the teams likely will play a doubleheader on Tuesday. Stay tuned for updates. 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 Chris Dickerson DH Ryan Flaherty 2B Freddy Garcia RHP For the Angels Mike Trout LF Josh Hamilton RF Albert Pujols DH Mark Trumbo 1B Howie Kendrick 2B Alberto Callaspo 3B Erick...

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This, that and the other

June 09, 2013, 4:43pm

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TAMPA - No matter how many times I think it's going to be different, 5 a.m. always arrives early. You can set your watch by it. The Orioles completed their 3-3 road trip and begin a three-game series tonight against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Near Disneyland But Not the Disney World Resort. Freddy Garcia has already worked himself into a lather because he's facing the Angels. He's practically foaming at the forehead. Garcia is 16-3 with a 2.66 ERA in 29 career starts against the...

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Casilla's tag included in today's highlights

June 09, 2013, 2:13pm

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Casilla's tag included in today's highlights

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - It easily could have gone unnoticed after all the runs and extra-base hits today, but Alexi Casilla's tag at second base on Desmond Jennings' stolen base attempt in the second inning received the proper attention following the Orioles' 10-7 win over the Rays. "I thought Lexi played real well at second base for us today," said manager Buck Showalter. "What a tag he made. They're going to show, and rightfully, (Matt Joyce's) catch on those gem things they show, but...

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Showalter and Tillman speak after 10-7 win

June 09, 2013, 1:58pm

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Showalter and Tillman speak after 10-7 win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles scored one run and totaled one extra-base hit over the first two games of their series at Tropicana Field. Today, they had seven doubles and a home run, and matched their season high with 10 runs. Baseball is a funny game. "When you figure it out, let me know," said manager Buck Showalter after the Orioles' 10-7 win over the Rays. "Guys are grinding it. They're frustrated. Everybody looks for that perfection of consistency, which is hard to find. We're...

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Jones continues his All-Star campaign (O's win10-7)

June 09, 2013, 11:25am

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Jones continues his All-Star campaign (O's win10-7)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Adam Jones homered in the top of the fourth inning today and Ben Zobrist homered in the bottom half. Jones has 12 homers this season. Zobrist has a man-crush on the Orioles and keeps showing off for them. Jones leads all American League outfielders in voting for the All-Star Game with 1,944,450, passing last week's leader, the Angels' Mike Trout, who's now second with 1,939,486. The Tigers' Torii Hunter is third with 1,067,973 votes. "I heard yesterday through...

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Orioles have double vision, Hardy continues All-Star campaign (updated)

June 09, 2013, 10:33am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay starter Matt Moore introduced his 91 mph fastball to Manny Machado's right knee in the first inning today, sending the Orioles' third baseman sprawling to the dirt. Shortstop J.J. Hardy let everyone know that Machado's knee was fine. Hardy doubled over the head of Rays center fielder Desmond Jennings, and Machado scored all the way from first base to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead. Hardy scored on Adam Jones' double, which continued an early theme to this...

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Updates on Steve Johnson, Bundy, Jurrjens, Roberts and Britton

June 09, 2013, 8:36am

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Updates on Steve Johnson, Bundy, Jurrjens, Roberts and Britton

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson had an MRI yesterday that showed only a slight strain of his left oblique. Johnson has a three-centimeter tear, which qualifies as a strain. Dylan Bundy will begin his throwing progression on Monday with 25 tosses from 60 feet. He hasn't pitched since spring training because tightness in his right forearm. Jair Jurrjens threw from 90 feet today without experiencing any discomfort in his thumb, though he didn't attempt any breaking...

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Orioles lineup vs. Tampa Bay

June 09, 2013, 6:47am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter will try to salvage the last game of this series by using his right-handed lineup today against Rays lefty Matt Moore. Nick Markakis is leading off and J.J. Hardy is batting third. Danny Valencia is the designated hitter and Steve Pearce is starting in left field. Alexi Casilla is starting at second base. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C Danny Valencia DH Steve...

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A few leftovers for breakfast

June 08, 2013, 8:39pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles had collected at least two extra-base hits in 34 consecutive games, a streak that ended Friday night at Tropicana Field. And they didn't start a new one yesterday. The Orioles were held to four hits, all singles. They've totaled one run and six hits in the first two games of their series against the Rays. Forget the angst over Kevin Gausman. Where's the offense? "Well, we're facing a pretty good pitching staff," said first baseman Chris Davis after...