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McCutchen reassigned, and other notes (updated)

March 23, 2013, 7:04am

Orioles

McCutchen reassigned, and other notes (updated)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles reassigned pitcher Daniel McCutchen to minor league camp this morning, reducing their roster to 43 players. More cuts are expected later today. McCutchen allowed five runs in 7 1/3 innings this spring, all of them coming in a March 7 game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He lowered his arm slot after that outing, at the suggestion of manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Rick Adair, and tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings over three appearances. He also picked up a...

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Orioles lineup and Hendrickson note (and pitching note)

March 23, 2013, 5:53am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Nolan Reimold is starting in right field for the Orioles in today's game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Ed Smith Stadium. Nate McLouth is starting in left field. Maybe they'll change positions every inning. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF Brian Roberts 2B Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Nolan Reimold RF Manny Machado 3B Steve Pearce DH Wei-Yin Chen LHP Mark Hendrickson is back in camp after leaving the team earlier this week for...

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Phillies lineup and Hammel update

March 23, 2013, 4:50am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Antonio Bastardo is arriving in Sarasota later today with the Philadelphia Phillies, so you know it's going to be a good day. Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen gets to pitch in a Grapefruit League game, which hasn't happened since March 8. He's only done it twice this spring. Jim Johnson and Darren O'Day also are scheduled to pitch today. For the Phillies: Ben Revere CF Jimmy Rollins SS Chase Utley 2B Ryan Howard 1B Michael Young 3B Domonic Brown RF John Mayberry LF Steve...

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Showalter speaks after 6-3 win

March 22, 2013, 12:12pm

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Jair Jurrjens tossed five scoreless innings today in relief of Steve Johnson, allowing two hits, walking none and striking out three in the Orioles' 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. "That's as good as I've seen him," said manager Buck Showalter. "Regardless of which hitter he was against, all that other stuff, he was in command. That's pretty solid right there. Down with everything with a couple exceptions. Pretty impressive. "We've got to make some decisions...

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Steve Johnson: "It's just very frustrating" (O's win 6-3)

March 22, 2013, 11:30am

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Steve Johnson: "It's just very frustrating" (O's win 6-3)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Steve Johnson lost home plate today. Now, he must hope that he didn't lose his chance to break camp with the Orioles. Johnson walked three straight batters and gave up a three-run double to Evan Longoria in the bottom of the third inning. He had retired eight in a row and was cruising along until his start unraveled. "I'm not real sure what happened," he said. "I felt like I battled that first walk. I was a little up, but it happens. I tried to go out of the...

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O's, MLB unable to move Sept. 5 game for Ravens

March 22, 2013, 11:09am

Orioles

O's, MLB unable to move Sept. 5 game for Ravens

The Orioles have issued a statement regarding the Sept. 5 night game against the Chicago White Sox, which is blocking the Ravens from playing the NFL season opener at home that night. The team and league were unable to find a way to move the game to allow for the Thursday night contest usually awarded to the Super Bowl champions. Here's the full statement: "The Orioles have great respect for the Super Bowl Champion Ravens and thank Major League Baseball, the MLB Players Association, and...

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Redmond claimed off waivers (Schoop homers)

March 22, 2013, 10:17am

Orioles

Redmond claimed off waivers (Schoop homers)

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Orioles have lost pitcher Todd Redmond on waivers to the Toronto Blue Jays, an industry source confirmed this afternoon. The Blue Jays later announced the claim. They optioned Redmond to Triple-A Buffalo. Redmond, claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds in February, had been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after allowing five runs and eight hits in eight innings this spring. The Orioles had removed outfielder Trayvon Robinson from the 40-man roster to make room...

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Pregame nuggets from Showalter

March 22, 2013, 9:15am

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - Nick Markakis hit off a tee, threw and ran this morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex, and it went extremely well, according to manager Buck Showalter. Markakis will hit soft toss on Saturday and also run and throw again as he nears a return to the Orioles' lineup. "He's got that grin on his face on his face where you know he's going, 'Why don't we just start playing games?'" Showalter said. Tsuyoshi Wada and T.J. McFarland threw today back in Sarasota. Mark...

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Orioles lineup against Rays (and notes)

March 22, 2013, 5:12am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Jonathan Schoop, back from the World Baseball Classic, will start at shortstop today for the Orioles in their 1:05 p.m. game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ryan Flaherty is starting at third base. For the Orioles: Alexi Casilla 2B Trayvon Robinson LF Ryan Flaherty 3B Wilson Betemit 1B Conor Jackson DH Jason Pridie RF Taylor Teagarden C Chris Dickerson CF Jonathan Schoop SS Steve Johnson RHP Notes: The travel roster today includes pitchers Jair Jurrjens, Daniel McCutchen, Adam...

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Markakis, Tillman and the Rays' lineup

March 22, 2013, 5:05am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Nick Markakis stood at his locker this morning, held a bat and took a couple of swings. He didn't have an ice pack on his neck. So far, so good. Markakis, cleared yesterday to begin baseball activities, will hit off a tee and do some light throwing as part of a three- or four-day progression. "That's what I was hoping for," he said. "I don't know exactly what I'm going to do today, but I'll do a little bit and get reevaluated tomorrow and go from there." Markakis...

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Rotating the fifth starter candidates

March 21, 2013, 7:37pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Let's see if Steve Johnson can counterpunch Jake Arrieta's outing last night. Arrieta didn't allow a run in six innings last night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out nine batters. He hasn't been scored upon in his last 14 2/3 innings. He's struck out 16. Johnson will try to stay in the fifth starter race today against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte. He figures to get their regular lineup. Why should anything come easily to him? Buck Showalter doesn't...

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Markakis cleared for baseball activities (and more from Showalter)

March 21, 2013, 6:39pm

Orioles

Markakis cleared for baseball activities (and more from Showalter)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis has been cleared to begin baseball activities after consulting earlier today with spine specialist Dr. Lee Riley. Markakis will hit off a tee and do some light throwing on Friday at the Ed Smith Stadium complex as part of a three- to four-day offensive progression that will lead to his first games since March 1. Manager Buck Showalter figured that Markakis could play a week's worth of games in two days. "Trust me, he is Twin Lakes...

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Arrieta keeps his scoreless streak alive (game ends 0-0)

March 21, 2013, 4:53pm

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Arrieta keeps his scoreless streak alive (game ends 0-0)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta made another strong argument for being named the No. 5 starter. Arrieta blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates on six hits over six innings tonight, walking two batters and striking out nine. He threw 88 pitches, 64 for strikes. Arrieta hasn't allowed a run in his last three starts covering 14 2/3 innings. He's permitted 11 hits and fanned 16 batters. Removing the Team Spain game, Arrieta has permitted three earned runs and 13 hits in 17 1/3...

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Valencia optioned to Norfolk (Arrieta update)

March 21, 2013, 3:36pm

Orioles

Valencia optioned to Norfolk (Arrieta update)

SARASOTA, Fla. - So much for the Orioles not making any cuts tonight. The club announced that infielder Danny Valencia has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, leaving 44 players in camp, including 12 non-roster invitees. Valencia went 10-for-31 in 17 games this spring. His only home run came in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, breaking a 7-7 tie. The Orioles purchased Valencia from the Red Sox on Nov. 28. Valencia is expected to be the primary...

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Showalter "feels good" about Reimold being ready opening day (and notes)

March 21, 2013, 1:21pm

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Showalter "feels good" about Reimold being ready opening day (and notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - It's been a light news day at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Nobody is complaining. Nolan Reimold is making another start in left field, and manager Buck Showalter remains optimistic that he will be on the 25-man roster on opening day. Reimold had been shut down with soreness in his right shoulder and later was restricted to serving as the designated hitter. "I feel good about it," Showalter said. "There's no givens. We'll see. I'm glad that he felt good taking...

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Roberts remains in the lineup

March 21, 2013, 1:04pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Second baseman Brian Roberts will play in his third consecutive game tonight, as the Orioles host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Roberts fouled a ball off his right ankle in the sixth inning yesterday, but he feels fine and will start at second base. Nolan Reimold is starting in left field. Adam Jones is in center and Lew Ford is in right. For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis 1B Nolan Reimold LF Russ Canzler...

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Strop talks about his WBC experience (notes added)

March 21, 2013, 12:13pm

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Strop talks about his WBC experience (notes added)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Reliever Pedro Strop flew from San Francisco to Orlando last night, slept until around noon and raced to the Ed Smith Stadium complex. "I wanted to be here so bad," he said with a big grin. Strop tossed eight scoreless innings for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and stranded two runners in the championship game. He was clutch. "It was unbelievable," he said. "I don't even know how to describe this experience. An unbelievable feeling. That's the...

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Hearing from Markakis and Gonzalez

March 21, 2013, 11:19am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis sat at his locker again today with an ice pack on the back of his neck and his T-shirt pulled over it, giving him a hunched look that is becoming quite familiar. "I'm getting tired of icing," he said. What's worse, the icing or having to talk to reporters every day? "Talking to you guys," he deadpanned. "I'll take the ice any day." Boom! Markakis was waiting to speak over the phone with spine specialist Dr. Lee Riley this...

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Markakis and Strop notes, and Pirates lineup (and Roberts update)

March 21, 2013, 10:24am

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Markakis and Strop notes, and Pirates lineup (and Roberts update)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Nick Markakis, sitting at his locker with another ice pack wrapped on the back of his neck, will speak with spine specialist Dr. Lee Riley later today and hopes to be cleared for baseball activities within the next day or two. Markakis said he has full range of motion in his neck and no pain. Reliever Pedro Strop is back in camp after helping the Dominican Republic win the World Baseball Classic. He flew into Florida last night, woke up a few hours ago and rushed to the...

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This, that and the other

March 20, 2013, 7:46pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have another home game on the agenda, and it's going to be played under the lights The Pittsburgh Pirates are traveling to Ed Smith Stadium, which means the lights will be bright. Go to their home ballpark and it's like each dugout is given a candle and a box of matches to illuminate the field. Jake Arrieta, Luis Ayala, Tommy Hunter and Troy Patton will pitch for the Orioles tonight. Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is starting for the Pirates. Arrieta blanked the...