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Tolleson makes another trip to the majors (Hammel and Hunter updates)

September 01, 2012, 2:23pm

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Tolleson makes another trip to the majors (Hammel and Hunter updates)

NEW YORK - Jason Hammel gave up an infield hit and walked a batter in his first inning tonight at Single-A Frederick. The Orioles want him to go five innings and to get his pitch count to 70-75 before they decide whether to activate him. If Hammel stays on the disabled list, he'll be assigned to Double-A Bowie and pitch in the Eastern League playoffs. Otherwise, he could make a Sept. 6 start for the Orioles at Camden Yards. UPDATE: Hammel shut out the Carolina Mudcats on three hits over five...

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Strop talks about his outing

September 01, 2012, 1:31pm

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NEW YORK - Pedro Strop faced three batters today and didn't retire any of them. A walk, another walk and an error on shortstop J.J. Hardy turned a 3-2 lead into a 4-3 deficit. Strop wasn't charged with a run, but he was saddled with his fifth blown save. Before today, he had allowed three runs and five hits in his last two appearances, covering 1 1/3 innings. He can add two walks to that line. "I didn't bring the stuff I usually bring command-wise," he said. "I felt like my command was...

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Showalter and Chen speak after 4-3 loss

September 01, 2012, 1:19pm

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NEW YORK - The first inclination is to dwell on the seventh inning of today's 4-3 loss to the Yankees, when the Orioles couldn't find the plate and a two-run lead disappeared. However, they couldn't build a bigger lead against a pitcher, David Phelps, who was willing to walk the ballpark. Opportunities were lost, and so was a game. "A lot of people bend but don't break," said manager Buck Showalter. "Our guys have done that in the last couple of games, too. They've had some...

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Orioles can't find plate, lose lead in 7th (lose game, 4-3)

September 01, 2012, 11:54am

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NEW YORK - The Orioles are 8-54 when they trail after the seventh inning. That's the task facing them today after a 3-1 lead went up in smoke. The Orioles walked three batters in the bottom of the seventh, with Pedro Strop losing Derek Jeter to force in the tying run with two outs. Shortstop J.J. Hardy committed an error on Nick Swisher's bouncer with the count full, allowing Eduardo Nunez to score and give the Yankees a 4-3 lead. Hardy committed his sixth error on a ball that appeared to...

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Updating Patton, Hammel, Thome and the defense (O's lead 3-1)

September 01, 2012, 8:20am

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Updating Patton, Hammel, Thome and the defense (O's lead 3-1)

NEW YORK - Troy Patton threw on flat ground from 60 feet on Thursday, and the Orioles will check on his right ankle today before confirming the next phase of his rehab schedule. "First time he's gotten the ball in his hand and able to put pressure (on the ankle). First time he's thrown and landed on the ankle," said manager Buck Showalter. "That was a good first step. I haven't gotten the report today. We should get something a little after noon today, with him and (Stu)...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

September 01, 2012, 6:38am

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NEW YORK - Matt Wieters is catching a day game after a night game this afternoon. Omar Quintanilla gets another start at second base. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Nate McLouth LF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis DH Mark Reynolds 1B Omar Quintanilla 2B Manny Machado 3B Wei-Yin Chen LHP For the Yankees: Derek Jeter DH Nick Swisher 1B Robinson Cano 2B Andruw Jones RF Curtis Granderson CF Russell Martin C Jayson Nix 3B Eduardo Nunez SS Ichiro Suzuki...

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Leftovers from Showalter and today's roster additions (and pregame notes)

August 31, 2012, 7:29pm

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Leftovers from Showalter and today's roster additions (and pregame notes)

NEW YORK - We have a 1:05 p.m. game in the Bronx today. I hope you slept fast. I wanted to give you something to read with your morning coffee before I post the lineup. Here's a quote yesterday from manager Buck Showalter, which came after a reporter asked whether he tends to look up or down at the standings. In other words, is he more focused on the Yankees or the teams he's trying to stay ahead of in the wild card race. Showalter fired off his answer without hesitation, and he repeated...

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More clubhouse chatter in the Bronx

August 31, 2012, 6:58pm

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NEW YORK - Miguel Gonzalez hadn't pitched in 11 days before taking the ball tonight at Yankee Stadium. Some pitchers would be too strong, would lose their feel and their command. Others, like Gonzalez, simply dominate. Gonzalez tossed seven scoreless innings, striking out a career-high nine batters and lowering his ERA to 3.31. "We had a couple changes," he said. "We have some new guys on our ballclub. I think that's what set me back a little bit more. They told me they were going to...

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Showalter speaks after 6-1 win

August 31, 2012, 6:33pm

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NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter met with reporters outside the visiting clubhouse following tonight's 6-1 victory over the Yankees, and Miguel Gonzalez was the hot topic, as you would expect. Gonzalez seems to enjoy the pressurized settings. The better the opposing pitcher, the more he dials it up. "Obviously, when you're facing one of the best pitchers in the league, you've kind of got nothing to lose," Showalter said. "Nobody expects anything. But he's pitched here before...

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Reynolds second-decks Kuroda (Reynolds homers twice in 6-1 win)

August 31, 2012, 3:37pm

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Reynolds second-decks Kuroda (Reynolds homers twice in 6-1 win)

NEW YORK - Manager Buck Showalter pointed out yesterday that the Orioles weren't going to New York to soak up the atmosphere. He mentioned today that he looks "up" at the standings, not down to check on the teams giving chase. Message received. The Orioles have taken a 3-0 lead over the Yankees in the second inning on Chris Davis' sacrifice fly and Mark Reynolds' two-run homer. Reynolds' ball landed in the first row of the second deck in left field, just above the red Modell's...

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Pregame notes and quotes (and more)

August 31, 2012, 2:28pm

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NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter needed a lead blocker today to get through the visiting dugout at Yankee Stadium and take a seat on the bench for his pregame session with the media. This series is getting a lot of attention from national media and New York reporters who normally would hang in the home dugout during batting practice. Is there more importance attached to these next three games? "I'm sure there is on paper and on math," Showalter said. "Our guys were very focused...

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For Wolf, going to Orioles is "a silver lining in a nightmarish year"

August 31, 2012, 12:24pm

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NEW YORK - Wilson Betemit also arrived at Yankee Stadium today, joining Xavier Avery, Luis Exposito and Steve Tolleson as Friday additions to the expanded roster. Betemit will be activated from the disabled list after playing two rehab games at Double-A Bowie, where he hit a grand slam last night. The group of call-ups will expand. These are just the guys who reported early. Zach Britton is expected to start on Sept. 4. Jake Arrieta, Tommy Hunter and left-hander Zach Phillips also figure to...

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A few things about Wolf (with lineup and call-up updates)

August 31, 2012, 10:00am

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A few things about Wolf (with lineup and call-up updates)

NEW YORK - Randy Wolf will officially become a member of the Orioles this afternoon at Yankee Stadium. His debut could come this weekend as the second left-hander in the bullpen. Wolf has made only five relief appearances in his 371 major league games - allowing six runs and 10 hits, and striking out 11 in nine innings - but he figures to stay in the bullpen unless there's an injury or two in the rotation. Manager Buck Showalter keeps saying that both roles are options for Wolf, which is...

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Trying to close out the month with another win

August 31, 2012, 7:40am

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Trying to close out the month with another win

NEW YORK - The Orioles are 17-9 in August, including 12-4 at home, the most wins in any month this season. The last time they won 17 games in any month was August 2010. So, how long has it been since they won 18 games in a month? Try September 2004. Tonight, the Orioles will try to equal that mark. They've got one chance remaining before we flip the page on the calendar. The Orioles have played eight road series against the American League East, winning six of them. They've taken two...

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Back to the Bronx

August 30, 2012, 7:47pm

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The Orioles trail the first-place New York Yankees by three games in the American League East. They begin a three-game series tonight in the Bronx. You can do the math. It's another monumental challenge, with the Orioles sending out two rookie starters and a 24-year-old with a career 10.69 ERA in four outings in the Bronx. But I wouldn't bet against Miguel Gonzalez, Wei-Yin Chen and Chris Tillman. Not with the way this season is unfolding. Gonzalez hasn't pitched since Aug. 20. That's...

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Showalter speaks after 5-3 win

August 30, 2012, 12:06pm

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Twice this season, the Orioles have taken a four-game series from the Chicago White Sox, who continue to lead the American League Central. Reason to be proud? "It is for today," manager Buck Showalter said following a 5-3 victory at Camden Yards. "There's another challenge starting tomorrow." That challenge takes the Orioles to the Bronx, where a three-game sweep would put them in a first-place tie with the Yankees in the American League East. Zach Britton, optioned after the game,...

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Britton optioned to make room for Wolf

August 30, 2012, 11:36am

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Minutes after earning his fourth victory by holding the White Sox to one run over eight innings, left-hander Zach Britton was shipped back to the minors. It's a tough business. The Orioles optioned Britton to Triple-A Norfolk. They will announce on Friday that they've signed left-hander Randy Wolf, who threw today in the Camden Yards outfield. Britton is 4-1 with a 4.80 ERA in eight starts with the Orioles this season. He's posted a 1.25 ERA in his last three starts, covering 21 2/3...

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A Teagarden party turns into free-for-all (O's win 5-3)

August 30, 2012, 9:41am

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A Teagarden party turns into free-for-all (O's win 5-3)

Not many people showed up for it today, but what did you expect? The Orioles may have their smallest crowd of the season, but it's not expected to be a record-low. The fans who maneuvered around all the road closures to get here today just saw Taylor Teagarden hit his second home run, a solo shot with two outs in the bottom of the third inning that tied the score, 1-1. Nick Markakis and J.J. Hardy followed with back-to-back doubles and Adam Jones hit his career-high 26th homer for a 4-1...

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Notes and updates

August 30, 2012, 7:44am

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The Orioles are 20-14 against left-handed starters this season. They were 19-28 last year and 18-33 in 2010. Their last winning record vs. left-handed starters was 33-19 in 2007. The Orioles will try to improve to 22-19 in series finales. They've won five of their last six finales at home. Randy Wolf played catch today, but he wasn't scheduled to throw in the bullpen because he had a side session two days ago. The Orioles will sign him and add him to the roster on Friday, which will require...

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Reynolds batting cleanup, Wieters gets day off (Wolf is here)

August 30, 2012, 5:54am

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Reynolds batting cleanup, Wieters gets day off (Wolf is here)

The Orioles are going with an unusual lineup for an unusual 12:35 p.m. starting time for today's game against the White Sox at Camden Yards. Mark Reynolds is batting cleanup for the first time this season. He's hit fifth in eight games, the highest he's risen in the lineup before today. Manny Machado moves up to seventh despite a 5-for-33 slump. Taylor Teagarden is catching a day game after a night game, which puts Matt Wieters on the bench. The Orioles are facing another left-hander,...