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Bundy gets the call - on bullpen phone

September 23, 2012, 1:48pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The bullpen phone rang and reliever Tommy Hunter answered it. That's how Dylan Bundy's major league debut got under way. Then it got complicated ... and comical. "Tommy Hunter answered the phone and told me I was going in. I said, 'What?' and I couldn't find my glove. Took me about a minute to find it," Bundy said. "He told me to get going, so I was like, OK, its happening, and I got loose as quick as I could." Bundy said he was ready when manager Buck Showalter signaled...

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Showalter speaks after 2-1 loss

September 23, 2012, 1:24pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The Orioles lost and the Yankees lost. Same as it ever was - the Orioles still one game back in the American League East. Manager Buck Showalter covered many topics in his postgame session with the media, including starter Chris Tillman, rookie Dylan Bundy's major league debut and those darned shadows over home plate that challenged umpire Al Porter as much as the hitters. "(Tillman) gave us a really good chance," Showalter said. "If we had done a couple things defensively, he...

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Bundy makes debut with O's trailing 2-1 in eighth (O's lose 2-1)

September 23, 2012, 12:20pm

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Bundy makes debut with O's trailing 2-1 in eighth (O's lose 2-1)

BOSTON - The wait is over. Dylan Bundy made his major league debut in the eighth inning with a runner on second base, one out and the Orioles trailing the Red Sox 2-1 after back-to-back doubles by Dustin Pedroia and Cody Ross off reliever Luis Ayala. Catcher Ryan Lavarnway flied to center on Bundy's second pitch, a 92 mph fastball. Danny Valencia flied to right on a 2-2 pitch, a 94 mph fastball, after Bundy threw an 84 mph cutter, 94 mph fastball, 83 mph cutter that produced an ugly swing...

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Andino error gives Red Sox the lead, but O's tie game (Tillman done)

September 23, 2012, 10:56am

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Andino error gives Red Sox the lead, but O's tie game (Tillman done)

BOSTON - The Orioles went 114 innings without committing an error. Now they've made two in the last two games. Robert Andino bounced a throw to first base while attempting to turn a double play in the bottom of the fourth, and Cody Ross raced home to break a scoreless tie. Ross singled off Chris Tillman and took second when James Loney walked. With one out, Danny Valencia sent a ground ball to shortstop J.J. Hardy, who threw to second for the force. Andino's throw skipped off Mark Reynolds,...

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Pregame comments from Showalter and Hunter

September 23, 2012, 8:31am

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Pregame comments from Showalter and Hunter

BOSTON - Manager Buck Showalter could sense that Robert Andino was eager to get back into the lineup. "Robert's already had a sweat up," Showalter said. "He passed everything. He's been cleared by Dr. (William) Goldiner. Obviously, he's in the lineup. He didn't dodge anything, but so far, so good." Showalter said he'll remind Andino to remain calm if buzzed by a fastball. Same goes for the rest of the team. "It's one of the things on my checklist," he said. "I know our pitching...

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Andino returns to lineup

September 23, 2012, 7:03am

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BOSTON - Orioles second baseman Robert Andino has been cleared to play today, and he's starting at second base against Red Sox left-hander Felix Doubront. Andino sat out yesterday's game after being hit on the batting helmet Friday night. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Lew Ford RF Chris Davis DH Manny Machado 3B Robert Andino 2B Chris Tillman RHP For the Red Sox: Scott Podsednik CF Pedro Ciriaco 2B Dustin Pedroia DH Cody...

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Orioles set rotation for Toronto series

September 23, 2012, 6:03am

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BOSTON - Rookie Steve Johnson is scheduled to make another start for the Orioles this week. Johnson and Wei-Yin Chen are listed as Monday's starters for the doubleheader against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Left-hander Joe Saunders will start Tuesday, and Miguel Gonzalez will pitch Wednesday on normal rest. Three rookie starters in a four-game series? Yeah, that sounds about right. In his eight relief appearances, rookie Steve Johnson is 1-0 with a 1.10 ERA (16.1IP, 2ER) and opponents are...

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Orioles going for another Fenway sweep

September 23, 2012, 4:23am

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BOSTON - The Green Monster no longer terrifies the Orioles, who will attempt another sweep of the Red Sox today at Fenway Park. It happened back on May 4-6 for the first time since 1994. Now they have a chance to do it twice in the same season. The Orioles have won 16 of their last 21 games against the Red Sox, and nine of the last 10 in Boston. The Yankees outlasted the A's yesterday to maintain their one-game lead in the American League East, but the Orioles have a two-game lead in the...

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Thome: "You want to be a part of what they're doing"

September 22, 2012, 2:47pm

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Thome: "You want to be a part of what they're doing"

BOSTON - Jim Thome hung around manager Buck Showalter's office this morning, waiting for him to write out the lineup like a rookie preparing for his first game. Maybe it felt that way after such a long stay on the disabled list. Making his first start since July 27, Thome delivered an RBI double that broke a 6-6 tie in the top of the 12th inning. The Orioles tacked on two more runs and extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 9-6 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway...

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Andino and Flaherty speak after 9-6 12-inning win

September 22, 2012, 2:27pm

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Andino and Flaherty speak after 9-6 12-inning win

BOSTON - Robert Andino took another concussion test today, and he's still waiting for doctors to give him the green light to play. Andino's mood hasn't improved much since he was drilled on the batting helmet by a Mark Melancon fastball in the ninth inning of Friday night's game. "I feel normal," Andino said, adding that he didn't know whether he passed the two concussion tests. Does he believe Melancon tried to hit him? "At this level, man, I think should you have command of your...

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Thome gives Orioles lead in 12th (O's win 9-6)

September 22, 2012, 1:17pm

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BOSTON - Jim Thome was relatively quiet today upon his return to the lineup, going hitless in his first five at-bats with a double play and two strikeouts. He didn't get a ball out of the infield. It just took 12 innings for Thome to warm up. Thome ripped a ground-rule double to right field to score Adam Jones, who led off with a double off Alfredo Aceves, and give the Orioles a 7-6 lead. Pinch-runner Xavier Avery scored with two outs on Endy Chavez's single to right, and Chavez raced home...

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Errorless streak ends, Reynolds' hot streak continues (we're tied)

September 22, 2012, 10:32am

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Errorless streak ends, Reynolds' hot streak continues (we're tied)

BOSTON - Third baseman Manny Machado let Cody Ross' ground ball scoot through his legs for an error with one out in the bottom of the third inning. The miscue ended the Orioles' errorless streak at 11 games and 114 innings. Machado committed the last one, too, with an errant throw after fielding Derek Jeter's slow roller on Sept. 9. The last non-Machado error was committed by center fielder Adam Jones on Sept. 5 in Toronto. The Orioles have made four errors this month and 100 for the...

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Showalter talks about Andino and Strop (game update)

September 22, 2012, 8:32am

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Showalter talks about Andino and Strop (game update)

BOSTON - Robert Andino is undergoing another concussion test today, and manager Buck Showalter is optimistic that the second baseman will be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Andino's CT scan came back negative. "They were checking for any bleeding," Showalter said. "It got him in the ear flap and in the neck some. He had a pretty good welt there. He's not happy today about not playing, but as soon as he passes the concussion test ... I'm hoping we get good results from...

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Andino out of lineup, Thome returns to it

September 22, 2012, 6:59am

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Andino out of lineup, Thome returns to it

BOSTON - Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base today. Robert Andino is on the bench after being hit on the batting helmet by a 94 mph fastball last night. Jim Thome returns to the lineup as the designated hitter, with Chris Davis moving to right field. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Jim Thome DH Mark Reynolds 1B Chris Davis RF Manny Machado 3B Ryan Flaherty 2B Randy Wolf LHP For the Red Sox: Pedro Ciriaco DH Dustin Pedroia 2B Cody Ross RF Ryan...

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O'Day has been more than OK (Andino update)

September 22, 2012, 4:21am

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O'Day has been more than OK (Andino update)

BOSTON - If the Orioles handed out an Unsung Hero award, reliever Darren O'Day would need to start preparing his speech. O'Day might get overlooked in a bullpen that includes Jim Johnson, who set the franchise's single-season record for saves last night with his 46th, but as manager Buck Showalter said, "It depends on who's doing the looking. We certainly don't." O'Day stranded another runner last night - only six of 41 inherited have scored off him - and he retired all five batters...

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A few more comments following 4-2 victory

September 21, 2012, 7:45pm

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A few more comments following 4-2 victory

BOSTON - The Orioles improved to 44-32 on the road tonight, their win total the best in the American League. They've won eight of their last nine games at Fenway Park. "That's hard to do, but I've said many times, that one common denominator for teams that get a chance to play in the postseason is, you've got to compete on the road," said manager Buck Showalter. "Having guys like Jim Johnson and Darren O'Day and (Miguel) Gonzalez is what allows you to do that. It's the pitching....

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Johnson downplays the saves record

September 21, 2012, 7:27pm

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BOSTON - If you're waiting for Jim Johnson to make a fuss over breaking the Orioles' single-season saves record, you better find a comfortable seat, a few magazines and a Snickers bar. Johnson passed Randy Myers on the franchise's all-time list tonight with his 46th save. Then he passed on every opportunity to gloat or celebrate it, remaining his usual low-key self. "It means we're winning games, that we're having a good season, so that's pretty much all it means right now," he...

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Andino update

September 21, 2012, 6:52pm

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BOSTON - Orioles second baseman Robert Andino was sent to a local hospital tonight to undergo a CT scan. The results will be passed along to the media Saturday morning. Andino was drilled in the batting helmet by a 94 mph fastball from Red Sox reliever Mark Melancon in the top of the ninth inning. Andino wanted to stay in the game and walked to first base after taking a few steps toward the mound. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and manager Buck Showalter escorted him to the...

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Orioles answer quickly in the fourth (Jim Johnson sets franchise save record)

September 21, 2012, 4:25pm

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BOSTON - Is this the night that Jon Lester finally loses to the Orioles? Lester has won all 14 career decisions against them, but he's failed in his last three attempts to notch a victory. The Orioles have won all three of those games against the Red Sox's bullpen. Lester couldn't hold a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning tonight, giving up hits to the first three batters and falling behind, 2-1. J.J. Hardy singled and Adam Jones doubled to left-center field, and both runners scored on Matt...

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Thome talks about returning to the Orioles

September 21, 2012, 2:32pm

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BOSTON - Jason Hammel threw off the front slope of the mound today. His knee responded favorably. Pitching coach Rick Adair is examining ways to adjust Hammel's delivery and take some of the load off his right knee. "We're obviously not going to pitch him if he's still feeling discomfort," said manager Buck Showalter. That's pretty much it for Hammel updates today. Why Randy Wolf on Saturday? He's 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA in six career starts against the Red Sox, and 2-1 with a 2.73 ERA...