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Orioles confirm Bundy headed to Seattle (updated)

September 19, 2012, 8:15am

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The Orioles just sent out a press release confirming that they have recalled pitcher Dylan Bundy from Double-A Bowie. Bundy, 19, had been throwing in the instructional league before the Orioles contacted him early this morning with instructions to meet them in Seattle following their 18-inning win over the Mariners. When he makes his first appearance, Bundy will be the first Oriole to debut before his 20th birthday since right-hander Mike Adamson on July 1, 1967. Adamson was 19 years, 291...

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The pitching, the defense, the humanity (the Bundy news)

September 19, 2012, 12:15am

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The pitching, the defense, the humanity (the Bundy news)

It's going to be a while before the Orioles post their lineup, but I'll get it started here and fill in the rest later. Taylor Teagarden C There's absolutely no way that Matt Wieters can start tonight after catching all 18 innings last night/this morning. Wieters, Adam Jones and Mark Reynolds were a combined 0-for-21, though Reynolds delivered an insurance run in the 18th. Joe Saunders can only hope for more offensive support than the Orioles gave Wei-Yin Chen. Saunders doesn't require...

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No longer scoreless in Seattle (O's win in 18th)

September 18, 2012, 7:27pm

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No longer scoreless in Seattle (O's win in 18th)

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen and Mariners right-hander Erasmo Ramirez were playing a game of dueling rookies at Safeco Field until catcher Miguel Olivo interrupted it. Olivo's two-out, two-run homer off Chen in the fourth inning gave the Mariners a 2-0 lead. Chen hung a curveball after walking Towson University's Casper Wells with two outs, and Olivo made him pay. It's the 26th homer allowed by Chen this season. The Mariners have been given enough chances before Olivo stepped to the...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

September 18, 2012, 2:47pm

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Let me know if this Orioles lineup looks familiar to you. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Manny Machado 3B Endy Chavez RF Robert Andino 2B Wei-Yin Chen LHP For the Mariners: Dustin Ackley 2B Franklin Gutierrez CF Kyle Seager 3B Jesus Montero DH Michael Saunders LF Justin Smoak 1B Casper Wells RF Miguel Olivo C Brendan Ryan SS Erasmo Ramirez RHP The Orioles will host Minor League Affiliate Appreciation Night...

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Orioles spreading the RBI wealth

September 18, 2012, 1:10pm

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The Orioles have had seven different players drive in a run in each of the last two games. Last night's roll call included Matt Wieters (three), Mark Reynolds (two), Nate McLouth, J.J. Hardy, Adam Jones, Manny Machado and Endy Chavez. According to Elias, this is the fifth time a major league team has had seven different players register RBIs in back-to-back games this season. The Orioles hadn't done it since April 3-5, 2006. They've never done it three games in a row. The Orioles have not...

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Jim Johnson is Orioles' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award (updated)

September 18, 2012, 8:28am

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Major League Baseball has announced the names of the 30 club nominees, including nine All-Stars, for the Roberto Clemente Award that recognizes a player who best represents the game of baseball through positive contributions on and off the field, including sportsmanship and community involvement. Closer Jim Johnson has been chosen as the Orioles' representative. Here is the complete list: Arizona Diamondbacks - Willie Bloomquist Atlanta Braves - Tim Hudson Baltimore Orioles - Jim...

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Gonzalez gets going again

September 18, 2012, 5:23am

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The Orioles need to line up Chris Tillman to start every single game against the Mariners. Forget resting a certain number of days. A three-game series should equal three Tillman starts. The offense stole the show last night, but Tillman deserves to be recognized for the 12 straight batters he retired, and for extending his streak of dominance against the organization that deemed him expendable. Tillman has allowed three earned runs in 27 2/3 innings against the Mariners. Maybe his elbow...

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The mysterious emergence of Nate McLouth (O's win 10-4)

September 17, 2012, 7:30pm

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The mysterious emergence of Nate McLouth (O's win 10-4)

The Pirates must wonder why they didn't get this Nate McLouth in the first two months of the season. McLouth hit a leadoff home run tonight and added a single and walk, as the Orioles stormed to a 9-1 lead over the Mariners in the fourth inning. McLouth hit .140/.210/.175 in 34 games with the Pirates. He began tonight hitting .262/.335/.411 in 39 games for the Orioles, and he's got four home runs since they selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk. Not a bad replacement for Nick...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

September 17, 2012, 2:19pm

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The Orioles' lineup again includes Chris Davis batting third as the designated hitter, Endy Chavez playing right field and Robert Andino starting at second base. It worked yesterday in Oakland. Manager Buck Showalter will hope for similar success tonight in Seattle. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Manny Machado 3B Endy Chavez RF Robert Andino 2B Chris Tillman RHP For the Mariners: Ackley 2B Gutierrez CF...

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A few notes on Jones, Chen, Tillman and Wieters (updated)

September 17, 2012, 1:25pm

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A few notes on Jones, Chen, Tillman and Wieters (updated)

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones has been named one of six finalists for the 2012 Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award, presented by the MLB Players Association to those who inspire others to higher levels of achievement by their on-field performances and contributions to their communities. The players will vote on Sept. 19. Past recipients of the award include Michael Young, Curtis Granderson, Torii Hunter, Albert Pujols and current Oriole Jim Thome, who could rejoin the team in Boston after...

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Orioles give fans three options for purchasing playoff tickets

September 17, 2012, 10:51am

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The Orioles today announced three options for fans to purchase postseason tickets, which will be available exclusively online. Fans may visit www.orioles.com/postseason for a seating chart, schedule and additional ticket information. All three options are for the purchase of wild card and American League Division Series tickets. American League Championship Series and World Series tickets will become available for sale at a later date, if necessary. Option 1: Fans will receive the...

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When will the Strop slump stop?

September 17, 2012, 5:00am

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The Orioles are assured of posting a winning record for the first time since 1997, and it feels anti-climatic. It's been assumed for so long, the attention has shifted to whether the Orioles can win the division or a wild card berth. Finishing above .500? Ho-hum. Matt Wieters homered twice yesterday, Endy Chavez collected four hits for the first time as an Oriole, Robert Andino had two hits and Brian Matusz picked up his first relief win with two scoreless innings. Almost lost in the...

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Chavez contributing to Orioles' lead (O's win 9-5)

September 16, 2012, 3:11pm

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For all the Endy Chavez haters out there, well, he's been pretty good today. Chavez is 3-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs, as the Orioles have taken a 7-2 lead over the Athletics. He contributed a two-run single in the seventh inning. Chavez wasn't initially added to the expanded 40-man roster on Sept. 1, but he was told to stay close. Chavez was in New York when the Orioles contacted him after Nick Markakis suffered a broken left thumb that ended his season. The plus-defense in the...

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Wieters homers twice, O's leading A's

September 16, 2012, 9:47am

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Chris Davis is batting third today as the Orioles' designated hitter. Mark Reynolds remains at first base after experiencing some numbness in his left biceps last night. Robert Andino remains at second base. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Manny Machado 3B Endy Chavez RF Robert Andino 2B Randy Wolf LHP For the Athletics: Coco Crisp CF Jonny Gomes DH Josh Reddick RF Yoenis Cespedes LF Chris Carter 1B Josh...

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The Orioles' house of pain

September 16, 2012, 7:38am

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The Orioles will try to avoid being swept by the Athletics today and remain one game behind the Yankees in the American League East. It's a tall order, given their surroundings. The Orioles have lost 16 of their last 18 games at Oakland Coliseum dating back to 2008, and they have been outscored, 90-55. Not all of these Oakland teams have been Grade A's, but the dominance continues. Orioles pitchers have posted a 4.93 ERA during that stretch, and the A's are batting .276. Meanwhile,...

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The mysterious disappearance of Omar Quintanilla

September 16, 2012, 5:14am

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The mysterious disappearance of Omar Quintanilla

Is there a pecking order developing as the final month of the regular season plays out? Are the Orioles better than the Rays, and are the Athletics better than the Orioles? Only if you put a lot of stock in their most recent games against each other. The Orioles swept Tampa Bay at Camden Yards, flew to Oakland and promptly dropped the first two games of their series. Now they need Randy Wolf, who won one of his last 20 starts with the Brewers, to play the role of stopper. Wolf has made two...

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The Britton mystery continues (O's lose 5-2)

September 15, 2012, 7:20pm

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The Britton mystery continues (O's lose 5-2)

For four starts, Zach Britton was a dominant left-hander with a fresh arm and the ability to anchor the Orioles' rotation. So what happened in his last two starts? Britton has surrendered 10 runs and nine hits in 7 1/3 innings in those two outings, with nine walks and six strikeouts. The Athletics jumped Britton in the third inning tonight, sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring five runs to take a 5-2 lead. He was gone after the fourth with his pitch count at 86. Britton had won...

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Orioles and Athletics lineups

September 15, 2012, 2:11pm

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Endy Chavez will start in right field tonight for the Orioles, with Chris Davis serving as the designated hitter. Matt Wieters is batting third, and Adam Jones is hitting cleanup. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Matt Wieters C Adam Jones CF Chris Davis DH Mark Reynolds 1B Manny Machado 3B Endy Chavez RF Robert Andino 2B Zach Britton LHP For the Athletics: Coco Crisp CF Jonny Gomes DH Josh Reddick RF Yoenis Cespedes LF Chris Carter 1B Jason Donaldson 3B Derek Norris...

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Orioles double their pain again

September 15, 2012, 11:21am

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The Orioles grounded into four double plays last night, a huge factor in their 3-2 loss to the Athletics and their inability to take over sole possession of first place in the American League East. The double plays came in successive innings. Mark Reynolds ended the fourth, Robert Andino produced two outs in the fifth following Chris Davis' home run and Manny Machado's single, Lew Ford ended a two-on, one-out threat in the sixth and Andino ended a two-on, one-out rally in the...

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This and that

September 15, 2012, 5:18am

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I still like the Orioles' chances of making the playoffs if they can find 25 healthy players in October. Another game brought another injury, this one to Wilson Betemit, whose wrist pain most likely has ended his season. Manager Buck Showalter delivered the news on MASN following the Orioles' 3-2 loss in Oakland. Meet the new injury, same as the old injury. It's not a huge blow. It doesn't rival the losses of Nick Markakis and Jason Hammel. But Betemit was hitting .302 against...