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First inning doesn't trip up Tillman (O's still ahead 3-0)

August 06, 2012, 3:45pm

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First inning doesn't trip up Tillman (O's still ahead 3-0)

Chris Tillman retired the Mariners in order in the top of the first inning tonight, which might not seem like such a big deal until you consider how badly he's struggled at the beginning of his starts. Tillman had posted a 11.57 ERA in the first inning in his five outings this season, and opponents were batting .462 against him. He gave up four doubles and two home runs, and he walked two batters. Also, consider that six runs against him on July 16 were unearned, when he lasted only...

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Janet Marie Smith leaves Orioles

August 06, 2012, 1:36pm

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In a surprising bit of news, Janet Marie Smith has left the Orioles to accept a job as the Los Angeles Dodgers' Senior Vice President of Planning and Development. Dodgers president Stan Kasten made the announcement today. In her new role, Smith will oversee upgrades and enhancements to Dodger Stadium, according to a press release issued by the club. Smith rejoined the Orioles as Vice President of Planning and Development in September 2009. Her responsibilities included overseeing the...

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Thome expected to miss three to four weeks (Thome says longer)

August 06, 2012, 12:56pm

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Thome expected to miss three to four weeks (Thome says longer)

Orioles designated hitter Jim Thome is at Camden Yards today, but he's no closer to getting back into the lineup. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters that Thome is expected to miss three to four weeks because of a herniated disc in his neck. The epidural injection from last week apparently has improved Thome's condition, but not enough that he'll make an early return. Thome received the epidural in California. Two specialists will examine him in Baltimore, and Thome will decide whether...

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Orioles and Mariners lineups

August 06, 2012, 11:18am

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With another left-hander facing them tonight, the Orioles are going with their right-handed lineup for the series opener against the Mariners at Camden Yards. Robert Andino starts at third base and Lew Ford starts in left field. However, Chris Davis will serve as the designated hitter. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF Robert Andino 3B J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis DH Lew Ford LF Mark Reynolds 1B Omar Quintanilla 2B Chris Tillman RHP For the Mariners: Dustin Ackley...

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A few leftover notes and promotional reminder

August 06, 2012, 8:15am

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A few leftover notes and promotional reminder

In case you missed my tweet earlier, the Orioles placed Single-A Delmarva infielder Nicky Delmonico on the disabled list with a knee injury. Delmonico initially hurt the knee on June 26 - the diagnosis was a medial meniscus injury - and he re-injured it on Wednesday. He's batting .248 with 22 doubles, 11 homers, 54 RBIs and a .763 OPS in 93 games. Delmonico eventually could undergo surgery on the knee. He's trying to get through the final weeks of the season. First-round pick Kevin Gausman...

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Playing six games on the road vs. division opponents didn't trip up the Orioles

August 05, 2012, 6:07pm

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TAMPA, Fla. - I've lost track of my road record this season, but I'm pretty sure that I've captured one of the wild card berths. I may lead my division. Tack on four more wins while I catch this 7:05 a.m. flight back to Baltimore and try to remember where I parked my car at the BWI train station. Garage 1, I believe. Or maybe it was 2. I've got a 50-50 shot at being right. The Orioles are living right these days. They scored five runs in three games at Tropicana Field, and they went...

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Hearing from Teagarden and Gonzalez at The Trop

August 05, 2012, 2:12pm

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Hearing from Teagarden and Gonzalez at The Trop

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles are 1-0 in games when dogs are allowed inside Tropicana Field, DJ Kitty bobbleheads are given out and The Wiggles perform a concert in center field. No need to bother Elias with that one. It's a day that Taylor Teagarden won't soon forget. His two-out RBI double off Rays reliever Joel Peralta broke a scoreless tie in the 10th. "Definitely don't want to swing at something that's out of the zone right there, because I had seen all his pitches at that...

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Showalter speaks after 1-0 10-inning win

August 05, 2012, 1:56pm

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Showalter speaks after 1-0 10-inning win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- The Orioles have won 11 straight extra-inning games. They've won 10 straight one-run games. They took four of six against the Yankees and Rays on a road trip that looked ominous on the schedule. "This time of the year, I'm sure you all are noticed there's a lot of well-pitched games. That's pretty normal from my experience," manager Buck Showalter said after today's 1-0, 10-inning victory at Tropicana Field. "Late July through the month of August, you'll see...

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Gonzalez has his finest day (Teagarden produces winning run)

August 05, 2012, 12:10pm

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Gonzalez has his finest day (Teagarden produces winning run)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez did everything within his power to give the Orioles a victory today. He just couldn't score runs for them. Gonzalez turned in the best start of his brief major league career, shutting out the Rays on two hits over seven innings. He walked four and struck out four. Darren O'Day pitched the eighth inning after Gonzalez threw 103 pitches, 59 for strikes. He retired the side in order, keeping the game tied as we head to the top of the...

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Reynolds stays in lineup (game scoreless through fifth)

August 05, 2012, 10:00am

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Reynolds stays in lineup (game scoreless through fifth)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Mark Reynolds is getting another start at first base today, as manager Buck Showalter looks to insert extra right-handed bats in the lineup against Rays left-hander David Price. He's not exactly going with the hot hand. Reynolds has hit only eight home runs this season, and none since July 16 in Minnesota. He's totaled five RBIs in his last 17 games, and only one since July 20. He's also batting .177 with six walks and 27 strikeouts in those 17 games. "Mark's...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays (Tolleson on DL)

August 05, 2012, 7:02am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Robert Andino moves up to second in the lineup today against Rays left-hander David Price, with J.J. Hardy dropping to third. This is the second time in 2012 that Andino has batted second, and the sixth time that Hardy has batted third. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF Robert Andino 3B J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters DH Lew Ford LF Mark Reynolds 1B Omar Quintanilla 2B Taylor Teagarden C Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Rays: Jennings LF Upton CF Joyce...

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Davis' bat heats up again

August 04, 2012, 8:38pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- It isn't exactly breaking news that Chris Davis is a streaky hitter. We've been down that road before. Just when it appears that Davis won't get another hit, he gets them in bunches. Davis went 2-for-5 last night to extend his career-long hitting streak to nine games. He's batting .342 (13-for-38) with 12 RBIs during that span. The Orioles were 5-for-9 with runners in scoring position last night, obliterating their 0-for-22 streak, and Davis contributed with a...

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Wieters shows off his wheels, Chen simply deals

August 04, 2012, 7:18pm

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Wieters shows off his wheels, Chen simply deals

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Apparently, anyone on this team is free to run on the basepaths if he spots an opportunity. And that includes the catcher who doesn't include "speed" on his list of tools. Matt Wieters stole two bases tonight, giving him three on the season and four in his major league career. The last Orioles catcher to steal two in the same game was Johnny Oates on June 10, 1972 at Texas. "Buck gives all of us the green light pretty much, that if we feel like we can get it, go...

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Adair, Showalter and Wieters talk about Chen

August 04, 2012, 7:00pm

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Adair, Showalter and Wieters talk about Chen

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - By manager Buck Showalter's count, left-hander Wei-Yin Chen has gone to a three-ball count only five times in his last two starts. Chen is only the second pitcher from Taiwan to win 10 games in a season, joining Chien-Ming Wang in 2006 and 2007. Has he exceeded expectations in his first year in the U.S.? "It's hard to say because we didn't know that much about him coming in," said pitching coach Rick Adair. "All the challenges he has to face daily and throughout...

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Weighing in on Wei-Yin (O's win 4-0)

August 04, 2012, 5:47pm

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ST. PETERBURG, Fla. - Wei-Yin Chen continued his dominance in the second half, shutting out the Rays on five hits over seven innings and leaving his ERA at 1.95 ERA in five starts since the All-Star break. Chen walked one batter and struck out four. He threw 100 pitches, 73 for strikes. The guy also fields his position. What's not to like? Chen has been a beast on the road. In his last six starts away from home, he's allowed only 11 earned runs in 39 1/3 innings and has gone seven innings...

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RISP streak can RIP (Machado hits for cycle)

August 04, 2012, 3:42pm

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RISP streak can RIP (Machado hits for cycle)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - No need to check with Elias. The Orioles' streak of going hitless with runners in scoring position came to a peaceful end tonight. Matt Wieters lined a single into right field with two outs in the top of the first inning to score Nick Markakis and give the Orioles a 1-0 lead. The Orioles had been 0-for-22 with RISP heading into the game, and it didn't take long for the next opportunity to come along. Markakis led off with a walk and took second on Adam Jones' two-out...

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Showalter talks about today's transaction and updates injuries

August 04, 2012, 2:20pm

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Showalter talks about today's transaction and updates injuries

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette is trying to trade outfielder Endy Chavez, who was designated for assignment today to make room for outfielder Nate McLouth on the 25- and 40-man rosters. "Endy will end up on his feet shortly. I know Dan's going to explore some things with him and we'll go from there," said manager Buck Showalter. "There are still some things that could happen for Endy that would benefit both of us. We'll see." McLouth would have...

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Chavez designated for assignment, McLouth here (updated)

August 04, 2012, 11:54am

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Chavez designated for assignment, McLouth here (updated)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have designated outfielder Endy Chavez for assignment and selected the contract of Nate McLouth from Triple-A Norfolk. McLouth, the Pirates' All-Star representative and a Gold Glove winner in 2008, is starting in left field. The 30-year-old was batting .244/.325/.461 with 10 homers and 33 RBIs in 47 games with the Tides. Chavez batted .190 in 47 games with the Orioles. McLouth, who's wearing No. 48, found out yesterday that the Orioles were selecting his...

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Yesterday and today

August 03, 2012, 9:21pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have been held hitless with runners in scoring position in 10 of their last 24 games. They've been limited to one hit in six other games. That's not easy to do, even if you're trying. The current streak is 0-for-22. I don't know if records have been kept, though I'm guessing Elias has them. It will be worth checking if the Orioles take another 0-fer tonight against the Rays. Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 last night and is batting .335 lifetime against the...

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Reynolds: "I was overthinking a little too much"

August 03, 2012, 6:55pm

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Reynolds: "I was overthinking a little too much"

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles first baseman Mark Reynolds played a guessing game tonight with Rays catcher Jose Lobaton and didn't get the desired results. Reynolds struck out three times and stranded six runners as part of an 0-for-4 night on his 29th birthday that lowered his average to .207. "I know we've got to get better. I've got to get better in those situations," said Reynolds, referring to the Orioles going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. "I think tonight I was...