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Showalter and Gausman speak after 8-0 loss

June 08, 2013, 4:19pm

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Showalter and Gausman speak after 8-0 loss

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter was more concerned about the lack of offense in today's 8-0 loss to the Rays than anything that happened to rookie starter Kevin Gausman. The Orioles have scored once in the first two games of the series. The last 15 batters were retired today. Gausman was charged with seven runs in 4 1/3 innings, the last three on Luke Scott's bases-loaded triple off Rule 5 pick T.J. McFarland. "I think he was pretty good, all things considered,"...

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Hardy takes shortstop lead in AL All-Star voting

June 08, 2013, 3:55pm

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Hardy takes shortstop lead in AL All-Star voting

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Major League Baseball released the latest round of voting results in the American League for the All-Star Game on July 16 at Citi Field in New York, and there's a new leader at shortstop. J.J. Hardy has overtaken the Rangers' Elvis Andrus, joining teammates Chris Davis and Adam Jones as leaders at their respective positions. Nick Markakis moved up to fourth among outfielders. Hardy, an All-Star in 2007, is aiming to become just the third Orioles shortstop to earn a...

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Game update and more notes (O's lose 8-0)

June 08, 2013, 12:41pm

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Game update and more notes (O's lose 8-0)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter was asked before today's game whether he will use reliever Pedro Strop in the same role or ease him back into competition after a stint on the disabled list. "He's physically ready to go," Showalter said. "We'll let the game dictate it and the needs of our bullpen physically. But I'm hoping there was a byproduct of him having the injury in that it gave him a fresh start, something he didn't get with the WBC." Strop hasn't pitched...

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Hearing from Betemit and Showalter before today's game

June 08, 2013, 11:15am

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Hearing from Betemit and Showalter before today's game

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Infielder Wilson Betemit also made the trip from Sarasota to Tropicana Field today to visit with teammates and provide an injury update. Betemit remains on the 60-day disabled list with a Grade 2/3 PCL tear in his right knee. He's hitting in the cage, running and throwing, but his return isn't expected until after the All-Star break. Betemit will begin participating in fielding drills next week. "I feel a lot better," he said. "Before, I couldn't run. Now I can...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

June 08, 2013, 8:52am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Pedro Strop is listed among the Orioles' relievers on their lineup card today, so he's coming off the disabled list. The lineup doesn't offer any surprises. 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 Kevin Gausman RHP For the Rays Matt Joyce RF Ben Zobrist 2B Kelly Johnson LF Evan Longoria 3B James Loney 1B Desmond Jennings CF Luke Scott DH Jose...

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Chen: "Physically, I'm good right now"

June 08, 2013, 8:21am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen threw from 120 feet today for the first time since going on the disabled list May 12 with a strained oblique. Chen made 25 throws in the outfield at Tropicana Field, with pitching coach Rick Adair, head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and assistant athletic trainer Brian Ebel paying close attention. Chen made 25 throws at 90 feet before increasing the distance. He finished up with 10 throws at 60 feet and said he felt good. "It's a...

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Roberts will be "highly disappointed" if he isn't playing by the break

June 07, 2013, 8:11pm

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Roberts will be "highly disappointed" if he isn't playing by the break

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Brian Roberts sat at a table in the visiting clubhouse at Tropicana Field after last night's game, a plate of food in front of him and first baseman Chris Davis sitting to his right. Roberts smiled, nodded and dug his fork into a late dinner as Davis engaged him in conversation. Once again, Roberts was part of the team, even though he wore a sweater and jeans instead of a uniform. Roberts took a break from his rehab in Sarasota to visit teammates, walk around the...

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Orioles option Belfiore

June 07, 2013, 7:29pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - For the second day in a row, the Orioles recalled a player from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned him following the game. One and done. Left-hander Mike Belfiore was sent back to Norfolk after tonight's 2-1 loss to the Rays. He wasn't being punished. He didn't pitch. He just sat in the bullpen and watched for nine innings. The move was anticipated, and it's a clear signal that the Orioles plan to activate reliever Pedro Strop from the 15-day disabled list before...

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More clubhouse chatter following 2-1 loss

June 07, 2013, 6:50pm

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More clubhouse chatter following 2-1 loss

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - James Loney led off the bottom of the seventh inning tonight with a single into left-center field, putting the tying run on base against Orioles starter Jason Hammel. Desmond Jennings stepped to the plate, and a few Orioles anticipated a bunt to move Loney into scoring position. Jennings swung at the first pitch and launched a two-run homer to center field. "I went up there thinking he might bunt him over," said Manny Machado following the Orioles' 2-1 loss to the...

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Orioles acquire Loman, Showalter and Machado speak after 2-1 loss

June 07, 2013, 6:35pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles made a minor league trade tonight, acquiring first baseman Seth Loman from the Chicago White Sox organization for cash considerations. Loman, 27, was batting .223/.390/.471 with six doubles, eight homers and 19 RBIs in 39 games at Triple-A Charlotte. He's a career .282/.382/.509 hitter with 123 homers and 424 RBIs in 668 minor league games over eight seasons. Loman has played 319 games at first base. He also can play the outfield. MLB.com first reported...

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Machado remains a hit on the road (O's lose 2-1)

June 07, 2013, 4:06pm

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Machado remains a hit on the road (O's lose 2-1)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manny Machado bounced an RBI single into center field with two outs in the top of the third inning to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead and continue his assault on road pitching. Machado has hit safely in 22 of the last 24 road games, batting .394 with 14 doubles, three homers, 13 RBIs and 18 runs scored. He's hit in 14 of his last 15 road games, batting .406 with eight doubles, two homers, nine RBIs and 11 runs scored. Machado has hit in five straight games, but he didn't...

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Notes on Strop, Chen, Jurrjens, Wada, Reimold and more

June 07, 2013, 2:12pm

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Notes on Strop, Chen, Jurrjens, Wada, Reimold and more

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said reliever Pedro Strop is "a consideration" to be activated from the 15-day disabled list before Saturday afternoon's game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Strop threw an indoor bullpen session yesterday in Sarasota - heavy rains washed away his outdoor plans - and said his back feels good. He's eager to rejoin the bullpen. Wei-Yin Chen, who hasn't pitched since May 12 because of a strained oblique, threw from 90 feet today...

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Orioles recall Belfiore

June 07, 2013, 12:00pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have recalled left-hander Mike Belfiore from Triple-A Norfolk to take the roster spot vacated yesterday by outfielder Xavier Avery. Belfiore is in the visiting clubhouse at Tropicana Field and listed among the relievers on the Orioles' lineup card. Belfiore could be optioned on Saturday if the Orioles activate reliever Pedro Strop from the 15-day disabled list. Today's move leaves the Orioles with four left-handers in the bullpen. For the Orioles Nate...

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Orioles option Snyder (draft update)

June 07, 2013, 10:53am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles are taking early batting practice today. Roll call includes Ryan Flaherty, Alexi Casilla, Danny Valencia, Steve Pearce and Taylor Teagarden. Manager Buck Showalter has stepped out of the dugout at Tropicana Field to watch the session. Earlier today, the Orioles optioned backup catcher Chris Snyder to Triple-A Norfolk. Snyder was designated for assignment on Tuesday to make room for Taylor Teagarden on the 25-man roster. Snyder had the right to refuse an...

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It's Hammel vs. Archer tonight (another draft update)

June 07, 2013, 9:07am

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It's Hammel vs. Archer tonight (another draft update)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jason Hammel takes the mound tonight at Tropicana Field for the first time since being ejected Saturday afternoon following back-to-back-to-back home runs by the Tigers and a slider that hit Matt Tuiasosopo on the left shoulder. Hammel insisted that he wasn't aiming at Tuiasosopo, and he presented a strong argument just a few inches from the face of plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. You know who won that argument. In 32 games at The Trop, Hammel is 1-5 with a 5.78 ERA....

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What's the latest on Wada?

June 06, 2013, 7:44pm

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Left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada worked 5 1/3 innings last night in his fifth injury-rehab start at Triple-A Norfolk, allowing three runs and six hits, walking one and striking out six. He threw 95 pitches, 70 for strikes. For the first time since signing his two-year, $8.15 million deal with the Orioles in December 2011, Wada was credited with a win. There's another W besides the first letter in his last name. In 23 innings with the Tides, Wada has surrendered 18 runs (15 earned) and 27 hits,...

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Orioles select high school pitcher Hunter Harvey (with final update)

June 06, 2013, 3:44pm

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With the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, the Orioles selected North Carolina high school right-hander Hunter Harvey, the son of former major league closer Bryan Harvey. Harvey was 8-0 with a 0.38 ERA at Bandys High School in Catawba, N.C., with 116 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings. Baseball America rated him as the seventh-best right-handed pitcher in the draft. John Hart on MLB Network said he believes Harvey can be a starter. Harvey is listed as 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds....

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Orioles option Avery

June 06, 2013, 2:08pm

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Outfielder Xavier Avery's stay with the Orioles was an extremely short one. The Orioles optioned Avery to Triple-A Norfolk following today's 3-1 victory over the Astros. A corresponding move will be announced on Friday. Avery was recalled today, sat on the bench and packed up his belongings. The Tides are in Louisville. The Orioles are headed to Tampa. Avery began the season with Double-A Bowie, where he batted .300/.391/.406 with 34 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 39 games. He's...

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Gonzalez dodges injury, not ball, while completing six innings (O's win 3-1)

June 06, 2013, 12:28pm

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Gonzalez dodges injury, not ball, while completing six innings (O's win 3-1)

The Orioles placed one pitcher on the disabled list today. They didn't need to lose another one. Miguel Gonzalez stayed in the game after J.D. Martinez's sharp bouncer struck his left forearm with two outs in the sixth inning. Martinez reached base and Gonzalez reached for his left arm, flexing his hand as head athletic trainer Richie Bancells came out to the mound. At least he didn't reach for the ball with his bare hand. Gonzalez retired Carlos Pena on a fly ball to center field and was...

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A few pregame notes (O's lead 3-1)

June 06, 2013, 9:50am

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With outfielder Xavier Avery's promotion earlier today, 16 players have now appeared on the active rosters of both the Orioles and Triple-A Norfolk Tides this season. Avery isn't expected to stay for long. He's an extra outfielder until Nick Markakis rejoins the team Friday in St. Petersburg. And the Orioles will need another pitcher to replace Steve Johnson in the bullpen, with Pedro Strop a leading candidate. The Orioles are 8-11 in series finales this season, including 4-5 on the road....