Roch Kubatko

Hall outrighted again

June 04, 2012, 9:17am

Orioles

BOSTON - Bill Hall is an Oriole. Then he isn't. Then he is. Then he isn't. Where he stops, nobody knows. Well, we know that he's rejoining Triple-A Norfolk after clearing waivers today and again being outrighted. He'll meet up with the Tides in Rochester. Teams had until 1 p.m. today to put in a claim. The Orioles designated Hall for assignment on Saturday to make room on the 25- and 40-man rosters for first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce, obtained from the Yankees for cash...

Tags:

orioles bill hall

Jones recap and draft prediction (corrected)

June 04, 2012, 8:30am

Orioles

Jones recap and draft prediction (corrected)

BOSTON - It's cold and raining in Boston today. I'm told it will be cold and raining for the rest of the week. Today might not be the last day off for the Orioles on this trip. In case you missed the Adam Jones update from earlier today, which is attached to a previous blog entry, MRIs taken on both hands and wrists came back negative. He's got contusions - or bruises, to you and me - and is expected to play tomorrow night if the weather allows it. Jones and Nick Markakis were examined by...

Tags:

orioles adam jones featured_sidebar kevin glausman kyle zimmer frontstory_orioles3

Everything needs to get better in Boston

June 03, 2012, 5:22pm

Orioles

Everything needs to get better in Boston

TAMPA - A three-city road trip for the Orioles has been filled with bumps and potholes and strange detours. They were swept in Toronto and lost two of three in St. Petersburg. They flew to Boston last night unsure whether center fielder Adam Jones would be in the lineup tomorrow night because of a sore right wrist. The rotation no longer can crank out quality starts and the offense is challenged to crank out more than a few runs. The Orioles have scored 20 runs in their last eight games, an...

Tags:

orioles frontstory_orioles3

Jones getting MRI on right wrist (MRI is negative)

June 03, 2012, 4:02pm

Orioles

Jones getting MRI on right wrist (MRI is negative)

TAMPA - Adam Jones got hit on the left wrist Wednesday in Toronto, but his right wrist is sore. It's been that kind of stretch for the Orioles, who can't keep anyone healthy or leave their roster untouched. Jones reportedly will get an MRI on the wrist tomorrow in Tampa before joining the Orioles in Boston for a three-game series that starts Tuesday night. Manager Buck Showalter said that Jones aggravated the wrist while sliding during today's game. Jones told reporters that the wrist has...

Tags:

adam jones featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles1

Arrieta tries to stay positive despite the negative results

June 03, 2012, 1:55pm

Orioles

Arrieta tries to stay positive despite the negative results

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Jake Arrieta vowed to continue working hard and not allow himself to get too down after a third straight poor outing resulted in his seventh loss. Asked what went wrong after retiring the first nine batters, Arrieta paused before saying, "Honestly, I'm not really sure. I was commanding the ball well. I wasn't able to get ahead of a few guys there in the fifth inning. They weren't hitting me. I was letting them on base for free. That's pretty...

Tags:

orioles brian roberts featured_sidebar jake arrieta frontstory_orioles3

Showalter discusses Arrieta's outing

June 03, 2012, 1:28pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter wouldn't promise that Jake Arrieta makes his next start, but he seemed to be leaning in that direction while meeting with reporters following today's 8-4 loss to the Rays. "We just got through this game here and we've got off-days," Showalter said. "We'll see what's best for Jake and the Baltimore Orioles, but that's the plan right now." Arrieta retired the first nine batters he faced, but walks proved to be his undoing. He issued...

Tags:

orioles buck showalter jake arrieta featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles1

The Two Jakes (O's lose 8-4; Is Jones hurt?)

June 03, 2012, 11:01am

Orioles

The Two Jakes (O's lose 8-4; Is Jones hurt?)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jake Arrieta retired the first nine batters he faced today, striking out three along the way. Then came the fourth inning, and a different set of results for Arrieta. Carlos Pena led off with a walk and B.J. Upton singled. We wouldn't have a historic day at Tropicana Field unless the Rays cracked 25,000 in attendance. Matt Joyce followed with a fly ball to center field to score Pena. Adam Jones sailed a throw over third baseman Steve Tolleson's head, allowing Upton...

Tags:

orioles frontfeatured_orioles jake arrieta

Wieters gets it right with home run (and single)

June 03, 2012, 10:07am

Orioles

Wieters gets it right with home run (and single)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Catcher Matt Wieters is heating up. Wieters has collected four hits in his last nine at-bats, including his ninth home run today leading off the top of the second inning. Wieters hadn't homered since May 13 against Tampa Bay's James Shields. He hadn't homered from the right side all season. It's going to be a process for Wieters to fatten up his average. He's 11-for-73 in his last 22 games, taking his average from .300 to .237. But it's slowly on the rise. Maybe...

Tags:

orioles matt wieters frontstory_orioles3

Betemit may not be available because of fever (two updates)

June 03, 2012, 8:17am

Orioles

Betemit may not be available because of fever (two updates)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles played with a short bench yesterday, and they could be doing the same thing today.

Tags:

orioles wilson betemit steve johnson zach britton jim johnson frontstory_orioles3

Pearce making Orioles debut today

June 03, 2012, 6:57am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Each day brings another unique lineup from Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Today, he's got Steve Pearce in right field and Ronny Paulino serving as the designated hitter against Rays left-hander Matt Moore. Robert Andino is leading off, with Endy Chavez batting second. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Ronny Paulino DH Steve Pearce RF Steve Tolleson 3B Jake Arrieta RHP Pearce is...

Tags:

orioles steve pearce

Now it's Arrieta's turn

June 02, 2012, 6:35pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles snapped a five-game road losing streak yesterday, and now they have a chance to win this series after dropping the last three. Left-hander Brian Matusz's gem made it easy to overlook the offense, which continued to scuffle. Two runs were enough yesterday, but that won't usually be the case. The Orioles have scored 16 runs in their last seven games, an average of 2.3. I'm sure Jake Arrieta would appreciate more support today, just in case he doesn't bring...

Tags:

orioles chris tillman jake arrieta steve johnson steve pearce featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles3

Hearing from Matusz, Adair and Chavez

June 02, 2012, 4:13pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Brian Matusz worked a season-high 7 1/3 innings today in a 2-1 win over the Rays before 21,693 at Tropicana Field. It was his longest outing since Aug. 19, 2010, when he pitched eight innings against the Rangers. "It's as good as I've felt in a while," he said. "I like pitching here in The Trop. You expect it to be 72 degrees every time you go out there to pitch, so it's nice. "I had a great feel. Worked well with (Matt) Wieters. And the defense was great. The...

Tags:

orioles brian matusz endy chavez rick adair frontstory_orioles3

Showalter speaks after 2-1 win

June 02, 2012, 3:50pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters to hurry with their postgame questions. LL Cool J is performing at Tropicana Field, and Showalter wanted to rush back into the dugout and enjoy the concert. Winning is fun, especially after six straight losses. Brian Matusz held the Rays to one run and two hits over 7 1/3 innings for his fourth consecutive quality start. He's 5-5 with a 4.41 ERA. And he's now the club's stopper. "Brian's a rare left-hander in that...

Tags:

orioles brian matusz j.j. hardy jim johnson featured_sidebar frontstory_orioles1

Matusz making it matter today (O's win 2-1)

June 02, 2012, 2:20pm

Orioles

Matusz making it matter today (O's win 2-1)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Has Brian Matusz become the Orioles' ace? Too soon? Matusz is headed toward his fourth consecutive quality start, holding Tampa Bay to one run and two hits today over a season-high seven innings. He's walked two and struck out seven. Only one Tampa Bay batter has reached second base, when Sean Rodriguez doubled to lead off the fifth inning and later scored on Drew Sutton's ground ball. B.J. Upton walked with one out in the sixth inning, broke too soon for second...

Tags:

orioles brian matusz frontfeatured_orioles

Endy Chavez goes all Josh Hamilton on the Rays (O's lead 2-1)

June 02, 2012, 1:04pm

Orioles

Endy Chavez goes all Josh Hamilton on the Rays (O's lead 2-1)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - OK, who had Endy Chavez in today's home run pool? Chavez broke a scoreless tie in the third inning with his first homer as an Oriole, lining a 2-1 pitch from Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson over the right field wall. It was the Orioles' first hit of the day and their first extra-base hit in three games. J.J. Hardy followed with a double, but Chris Davis struck out. Extra-base hits in back-to-back at-bats by the Orioles? The floodgates have opened here at Tropicana...

Tags:

orioles brian matusz endy chavez frontfeatured_orioles

Wada visits clubhouse

June 02, 2012, 11:20am

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tsuyoshi Wada made his first appearance today in an Orioles clubhouse since undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his left elbow. Wada made the drive from the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. "Since the surgery, my elbow is getting better and better," Wada said through his interpreter. "I started doing some lower-body exercises this week, and starting next week, I'll start some shoulder exercises. About when I can come back, that's kind of too far...

Tags:

orioles tsuyoshi wada featured_sidebar

Orioles acquire Pearce and DFA Hall (with quotes)

June 02, 2012, 10:40am

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles acquired first baseman/outfielder

Tags:

steve pearce bill hall featured_sidebar xavier avery

Flaherty in right field and Davis batting third tonight

June 02, 2012, 9:36am

Orioles

Flaherty in right field and Davis batting third tonight

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter won't go with a set lineup in Nick Markakis' absence. He's going to mix and match, depending on who's swinging a hot bat and the opponent's starting pitcher. Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty gets the start in right field today for the Orioles, replacing Bill Hall. Chris Davis is batting third, with J.J. Hardy moving up one spot. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Wilson Betemit...

Tags:

orioles chris davis ryan flaherty

Series streak on the line and other notes (Rays lineup)

June 02, 2012, 8:52am

Orioles

Series streak on the line and other notes (Rays lineup)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have recorded three straight winning road trips for the first time since April 8-May 19, 2005. However, they will have to take the last two games here against the Rays and three vs. the Red Sox next week at Fenway Park to post a winning record on their fourth consecutive trip. Tall order. The Orioles have lost six games in a row for the first time since Aug. 16-21, 2011. They haven't lost seven straight since July 4-15, 2011, when they dropped nine in a...

Tags:

orioles brian matusz

Beerer not the blueprint for Markakis

June 01, 2012, 7:46pm

Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter stopped by the Ed Smith Stadium complex Thursday and ate lunch with a few of his rehabbing players. He got caught up with the likes of Nolan Reimold, Matt Lindstrom and Taylor Teagarden. He found out that Tsuyoshi Wada was going to visit teammates before tonight's game against the Rays. At another part of the complex, minor league outfielder Scott Beerer continued to rehab his surgically repaired left wrist and sympathize with Nick...