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Avery optioned to Triple-A Norfolk

July 01, 2012, 8:28am

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The Orioles have made two changes to their 25-man roster. Jim Thome is serving as the designated hitter today after being acquired from the Phillies in yesterday's trade, and right-hander Miguel Gonzalez will work out of the bullpen as a long man. Tommy Hunter was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk last night, and outfielder Xavier Avery was optioned this morning after being recalled for a second time on Thursday. Avery's batting .222 with five doubles, a triple, one home run, six RBIs and 10...

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Thome in lineup, batting fifth (updated with Avery move)

July 01, 2012, 7:34am

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Thome in lineup, batting fifth (updated with Avery move)

Jim Thome will make his Orioles debut today in the finale of a four-game series against the Indians. He's in the lineup, hitting fifth as the designated hitter. Here's the Orioles lineup for Sunday: Brian Roberts 2B J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis RF Adam Jones CF Jim Thome DH Wilson Betemit 1B Ryan Flaherty LF Ronny Paulino C Robert Andino 3B Brian Matusz, P Pitcher Miguel Gonzalez is in the clubhouse, but no roster move has been announced to accommodate his placement on the 25-man roster....

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Jones, J. Johnson and Wieters chosen to All-Star team (Hammel in Final Vote)

June 30, 2012, 8:09pm

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Jones, J. Johnson and Wieters chosen to All-Star team (Hammel in Final Vote)

For the first time since 2005, the Orioles will have more than one representative at the All-Star Game. Their streak remains of not having a player voted in - seven years and counting - but center fielder Adam Jones, closer Jim Johnson and catcher Matt Wieters were selected and will represent the Orioles in Kansas City on July 10. A fourth Oriole could join his teammates as a Final Vote candidate, so it's possible that the Orioles will have another representative. UPDATE: Jason Hammel is...

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Orioles option Hunter

June 30, 2012, 7:12pm

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In a move that was anticipated after today's game, the Orioles have optioned right-hander Tommy Hunter to Triple-A Norfolk. No corresponding roster move was announced. Jim Thome will be added to the 25-man roster tomorrow, but the Orioles also are expected to add pitcher Miguel Gonzalez, who was scratched from tonight's start at Norfolk. Hunter is 3-4 with a 6.11 ERA in 15 games, including 13 starts. He relieved left-hander Dana Eveland today and allowed five runs and eight hits in 1 2/3...

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Postgame chatter and speculation following 11-5 loss

June 30, 2012, 4:23pm

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Postgame chatter and speculation following 11-5 loss

The Orioles are prepared to make two roster moves tomorrow after Dana Eveland threw 77 pitches in 3 2/3 innings and Tommy Hunter threw 51 in 1 2/3 relief innings in an 11-5 loss to the Indians before 35,335 at Camden Yards. Veteran designated hitter Jim Thome will arrive tomorrow, but the Orioles apparently aren't ready to go back to a four-man bench with left-hander Brian Matusz starting the series finale. Miguel Gonzalez was scratched from tonight's start at Triple-A Norfolk, with Oscar...

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Duquette discusses today's trade for Jim Thome (updated)

June 30, 2012, 3:06pm

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Duquette discusses today's trade for Jim Thome (updated)

The Orioles completed a trade today that brings veteran designated hitter Jim Thome to Baltimore for Single-A Frederick pitcher Kyle Simon and Single-A Delmarva catcher Gabriel Lino. Thome is expected to be in uniform for tomorrow's game against the Indians. Executive vice president Dan Duquette told reporters that the two sides were engaged in trade talks for about a week before completing it today. "Jim Thome's a real pro and he specializes in hitting home runs and getting on base....

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Orioles on verge of completing trade (Simon and Lino headed to Phils)

June 30, 2012, 1:41pm

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The Orioles are close to completing a trade for a hitter, according to a source outside the organization, and speculation centers on veteran Jim Thome, who isn't in the Phillies lineup today. No one with the Orioles will confirm that a deal is in place, but an announcement is expected following today's game against the Indians at Camden Yards. Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia is reporting that the Orioles and Phillies are engaged in serious talks involving Thome. It appears that an...

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Great start to day, rough beginning for Eveland (O's down 2-1)

June 30, 2012, 12:30pm

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Great start to day, rough beginning for Eveland (O's down 2-1)

It's only 91 degrees at first pitch. Anyone have a sweater I can borrow? I had to keep reminding myself that the Orioles were playing a game today. I've been a bit distracted by all the Hall of Famers roaming around Camden Yards. I braved the stifling heat to watch the unveiling of Earl Weaver's statue in the picnic area, and I wasn't alone. You may recognize a few of the names: Frank Robinson, Cal Ripken, Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer, Paul Blair, Al Bumbry, Don Buford, Scott McGregor, Rick...

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Orioles and Indians lineups

June 30, 2012, 10:01am

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Now it's Ryan Flaherty's turn to start at third base. He's handling the hot corner for today's game against the Indians after starting in right field last night. Wilson Betemit stays at first base. Matt Wieters is batting seventh again after homering in that spot last night. For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Wilson Betemit 1B Chris Davis RF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds DH Ryan Flaherty 3B Dana Eveland LHP For the Indians: Shin-Soo Choo...

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What's the plan for Hunter?

June 30, 2012, 5:49am

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The Orioles needed a starter today - well, they need one for every game, but a fifth starter wasn't required until today - and manager Buck Showalter chose Dana Eveland over Tommy Hunter or a minor league call up. What should we read into it? Well, the Indians are much weaker against left-handers, so Showalter lined up three of them in this four-game series. And he wanted a right-hander to back them in long relief in case of an early exit, and Hunter is capable of doing it. He's been...

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X marked the spot

June 29, 2012, 9:26pm

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One of the lingering images for manager Buck Showalter from last night's 9-8 victory over the Indians involved rookie outfielder Xavier Avery. Not the home run swing. Not the trip around the bases. Not the catch to end the game. Just the smile. Xavier Avery actually smiled. "This is the about the first unabashed smile we've gotten out of him out in the public eye," Showalter said. Avery laughed when Showalter's comment was relayed to him. "He's probably right," Avery said. "I'm...

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More clubhouse chatter following 9-8 victory

June 29, 2012, 8:42pm

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More clubhouse chatter following 9-8 victory

Nice little storm we've had tonight. Hope everyone got home safely or made the wise decision to stay indoors. Game time temperature was 100 degrees. We hadn't hit triple digits at Camden Yards since a July 23, 2011 game against the Angels. First pitch was 102 degrees. I knew it felt two degrees cooler tonight. Jake Arrieta allowed five runs and eight hits in 3 2/3 innings. He's 2-5 with a 6.63 ERA in 10 home starts this season. And that includes seven scoreless innings on opening...

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Nick Johnson MRI comes back negative

June 29, 2012, 7:09pm

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Nick Johnson received some good news regarding the MRI taken on his right wrist this morning. Johnson said the MRI didn't reveal any structural damage. No tears or broken bones. It only showed old scarring from his multiple surgeries. Johnson, who had to leave Wednesday night's game after one at-bat and went on the disabled list yesterday afternoon, will wear a brace on the wrist for a week. "Just some wear and tear from the past," he said after tonight's 9-8 victory over the Indians....

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Another first for Avery (O's win 9-8)

June 29, 2012, 6:24pm

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Xavier Avery can cross "home run" off his list of firsts in the majors. Avery produced the all-important tack-on run in the bottom of the eighth with a shot off Chris Perez that cleared the left-field fence and increased the Orioles' lead to 9-7. Avery has a home run, walk and two RBIs in his second game since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Avery had six home runs in 224 at-bats with the Tides. He hit four in 557 at-bats with Double-A Bowie last year. Pedro Strop needed only five...

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Orioles' pitching woes continue (Flaherty gives O's lead)

June 29, 2012, 4:42pm

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Orioles starters posted an 11.66 ERA in the last three games before tonight. Jake Arrieta couldn't stop the bleeding. Arrieta was charged with five runs and eight hits in 3 2/3 innings, with two walks and two strikeouts. He threw 89 pitches, 56 for strikes, before manager Buck Showalter ended his night. The Indians sent nine batters to the plate in the top of the fourth and turned a 3-1 deficit into a 5-3 lead. They loaded the bases with one out and Arrieta walked Shin-Soo Choo to force in...

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Lots of activity in first inning, as O's take 3-1 lead (with Ripken quote)

June 29, 2012, 3:41pm

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Lots of activity in first inning, as O's take 3-1 lead (with Ripken quote)

Jake Arrieta threw 29 pitches in the top of the first inning, and the Indians pieced together three singles to take a 1-0 lead. It didn't last long, but more on that later. Michael Brantley recorded the RBI after Shin-Soo Choo and Jason Kipnis reached base. Brian Roberts reached on Casey Kotchman's error in the bottom of the first, but his slump grew to 4-for-35. Roberts moved up on a wild pitch, took third on Xavier Avery's grounder and scored on shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera's...

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Pregame notes on Arrieta, Chavez, Wieters, Roberts and more

June 29, 2012, 1:02pm

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Pregame notes on Arrieta, Chavez, Wieters, Roberts and more

The game time temperature is supposed to be 100 degrees. The Orioles are having an abbreviated batting practice and they're again allowed to wear shorts and T-shirts. Yes, they're also hydrating. "It's not like the air conditioner comes on for the other team," manager Buck Showalter said. "We're both playing in it. And the last time I looked, this game is played in the summer in hot weather, home and away." Jake Arrieta, who starts tonight for the Orioles, is 6-0 with a 2.59 ERA in...

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Andino starting at third, Betemit at first

June 29, 2012, 11:16am

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Andino starting at third, Betemit at first

Robert Andino and Wilson Betemit will handle the infield corners tonight for the Orioles. Betemit is moving to first base after committing his 12th error last night, and his 10th at third base. Andino will start at third tonight. Xavier Avery remains in the lineup in left field. Mark Reynolds is on the bench. For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Wilson Betemit 1B Chris Davis DH Matt Wieters C Ryan Flaherty RF Robert Andino 3B Jake Arrieta RHP As...

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McDonald can see why Orioles want Gausman on farm

June 29, 2012, 5:23am

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During his conference call with reporters after becoming the fourth-overall pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, Kevin Gausman invoked the name of another former LSU pitcher selected by the Orioles in the first round. Ben McDonald was the first overall pick in 1989 and spent seven seasons with the Orioles. He's been watching Gausman closely while serving as an analyst on LSU broadcasts, dissecting both the kid's delivery and his character. He's invited Gausman to his Baton Rouge home....

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Reynolds wraps up another bad night

June 28, 2012, 8:46pm

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It took me more than an hour to get home from Camden Yards. Russell Street to 295 was reduced to one lane again. I got on 695 and the two left lanes were closed. I've tried 95 from the ballpark and it's always down to one lane. I'm running out of routes. The Orioles should be so lucky. They've been outscored 27-6 in their last three games. And as I noted earlier, they've scored three runs or fewer in 11 of their last 12 games and have totaled 23 runs since June 15. The Orioles are...