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Patton ready to pitch, Hammel not ready for mound (rotation update)

September 21, 2012, 12:54pm

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Patton ready to pitch, Hammel not ready for mound (rotation update)

BOSTON - Troy Patton finally made it back to the Orioles after suffering a sprained ankle that he originally thought would keep him out for only 15 days. Patton went on the disabled list retroactive to Aug. 13, his career-high 18-game scoreless streak put on hold. "The swelling didn't go away for a long time," he said. "I've sprained it before and been back within 10 days of the injury, but this was just a bad, bad sprain and it took a long time to even get close to going on the field....

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

September 21, 2012, 11:26am

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BOSTON - Jim Thome was activated from the disabled list, but he's not in tonight's lineup. Lew Ford is serving as the designated hitter against Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester. Endy Chavez is in right field again. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Lew Ford DH Manny Machado 3B Endy Chavez RF Robert Andino 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Red Sox: Pedro Ciriaco 3B Scott Podsednik CF Dustin Pedroia 2B Cody Ross RF Ryan Lavarnway...

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Thome and Patton activated

September 21, 2012, 10:44am

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BOSTON - The Orioles made the anticipated roster moves today by reinstating designated hitter Jim Thome and left-hander Troy Patton from the 15-day disabled list. No corresponding moves are necessary with the expanded rosters. Thome was placed on the DL retroactive to July 28 with a herniated disc in his neck. He was batting .261/.354/.391 with two homers and six RBIs in 18 games for the Orioles after being acquired from the Phillies on June 30. He hit .316/.409/.526 in his last 10 games...

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Reynolds vs. the Red Sox

September 21, 2012, 8:54am

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BOSTON - No matter the circumstances tonight, whether the bases are empty or filled, the Red Sox's catcher might want to hold up four fingers as Mark Reynolds strolls to the plate. He might want to do it while Reynolds is on deck, just to practice. In nine games against the Red Sox this season, Reynolds is batting .433/.550/.1.067 with four doubles, five homers, 14 RBIs and eight walks. In six games at Fenway Park, Reynolds is batting .421/.571/.895 with three doubles, two homers, seven RBIs...

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A few international signings

September 20, 2012, 7:18pm

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With Miguel Gonzalez taking the mound tonight at Fenway Park - figuratively speaking, of course, since removing the actual mound would be both time consuming and some sort of Major League Baseball violation - I figured it was appropriate to pass along a few of the Orioles' international signings that may have flown under the radar. Fred Ferreira, the Orioles' executive director of international recruiting, signed Gonzalez in early May after scouting him in the Mexican League and Caribbean...

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Orioles going Gonzalez on Friday

September 20, 2012, 12:23pm

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Miguel Gonzalez finally gets back on the mound Friday night when the Orioles begin a three-game series at Fenway Park. Gonzalez, being eased through the final month of the regular season, held the Rays to two runs in six innings in his Sept. 12 start at Camden Yards. He's faced the Red Sox twice, including once in relief, and allowed three runs and eight hits in 10 innings. Manager Buck Showalter couldn't confirm Gonzalez as Friday's starter until making sure the right-hander wasn't...

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Are the Orioles set at the infield corners?

September 20, 2012, 6:21am

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The Orioles are getting a much-deserved day off in Boston. They've played 29 innings in the last two nights. They have plenty stored up. Only one starter is confirmed for their weekend series, with Miguel Gonzalez pitching on Friday. Chris Tillman is expected to start Saturday or Sunday. The Red Sox are countering with Jon Lester, Aaron Cook and Felix Doubront, who are a combined seven games below .500. Cook has the lowest ERA at 4.93. Doubront is the only one in the group who's above...

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Hail Hale for another aggressive send, plus Bundy video (O's win 3-1 in 11)

September 19, 2012, 7:08pm

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Hail Hale for another aggressive send, plus Bundy video (O's win 3-1 in 11)

The Orioles news seems to run together, but I seem to remember a conference call being set up at the Winter Meetings for new coach DeMarlo Hale, formerly of the Boston Red Sox. I didn't know much about Hale, but I've learned that he's one heck of a third base coach. Hale hasn't gotten much heat on this blog. Third base coaches can be lightening rods. They're too passive or they get too many runners thrown out at the plate. Hale will never be mistaken for passive. He's pretty...

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Chavez leading off, McLouth lowered, Teagarden catching (Mariners lineup)

September 19, 2012, 2:37pm

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Chavez leading off, McLouth lowered, Teagarden catching (Mariners lineup)

The Orioles' lineup has a different look following last night's 18-inning marathon. As expected, Matt Wieters is getting the night off after catching all 18 innings last night. Endy Chavez is batting first and the hot-hitting Nate McLouth has been lowered to third. Chavez is 6-for-10 lifetime against Felix Hernandez. Robert Andino moves up to eighth ahead of Taylor Teagarden. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez RF J.J. Hardy SS Nate McLouth LF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis DH Mark Reynolds 1B...

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Nothing is certain with Bundy beyond today's promotion

September 19, 2012, 1:20pm

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Nothing is certain with Bundy beyond today's promotion

The Orioles confirmed earlier today that Dylan Bundy was recalled from Double-A Bowie. The unknown is how long he will stay with them. It could be brief or he could make it through the remaining weeks of September. The Orioles, at the risk of sounding cliched, are taking it one game at a time. Manager Buck Showalter has grown accustomed to the pace. "We'll see what tomorrow brings," he said. "Tomorrow brings getting in (Boston) at 8 in the morning." So much for a relaxing off...

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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...