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Ford expected to join Orioles tomorrow

July 28, 2012, 3:09pm

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Needing a right-handed hitter and a deeper bench, the Orioles are prepared to purchase outfielder Lew Ford's contract from Triple-A Norfolk tomorrow and add him to the 25- and 40-man rosters. Ford is batting .331/.390/.550 with 14 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 40 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 62 games at Norfolk. He's not in the Tides' lineup tonight. Ford, 35, hasn't played in the majors since 2007 with the Twins. He's a career .272/.349/.402 hitter in 494 games over parts of...

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Hearing from Andino, Wieters and Showalter

July 28, 2012, 1:54pm

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Hearing from Andino, Wieters and Showalter

Robert Andino took batting practice again today and is ready for his injury-rehab assignment to begin tomorrow at Triple-A Norfolk. Andino could be activated on Tuesday on the first day that he's eligible to come off the disabled list. "We'll see. I'll probably play two games and see what happens after that," he said. The original projection had Andino being out three to four weeks with a strained left shoulder, but he's way ahead of schedule. "Every day, it really got better," he...

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Astros claim Pearce, and other notes

July 28, 2012, 12:49pm

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The Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Steve Pearce off waivers from the Orioles, who were unsuccessful in working out a trade for him. Pearce batted .254/.321/.437 with four doubles, three homers and 14 RBIs in 28 games after the Orioles purchased him from the Yankees on June 2. They designated him for assignment on July 21 to make room for Omar Quintanilla. The Astros had first dibs on Pearce and took him. Pearce would have accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk if he...

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Wieters out of lineup again tonight (with Thome update)

July 28, 2012, 11:25am

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Wieters out of lineup again tonight (with Thome update)

Though Matt Wieters said his right biceps feels much better today, he remains out of the Orioles lineup for tonight's game against the Athletics. Endy Chavez is starting in left field and Chris Davis is serving as the designated hitter instead of Jim Thome, who sat in manager Buck Showalter's office early today. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Wilson Betemit 3B Endy Chavez LF Mark Reynolds 1B Omar Quintanilla 2B Taylor Teagarden C Tommy...

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Deadlines and commitments: What to leave in, what to leave out

July 27, 2012, 9:30pm

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Deadlines and commitments: What to leave in, what to leave out

The countdown continues to Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline. I'm thinking about selling T-shirts outside the ballpark. Or perhaps I'll just leave the country and avoid all the rumors. I was reminded yesterday by a member of the organization that just because a name is linked to the Orioles - usually via Twitter - doesn't mean they contacted the other team. It's often happening in reverse. Teams that are trying to unload pitchers know the Orioles are looking for another starter. I...

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Johnson and Britton speak after 14-9 loss

July 27, 2012, 8:09pm

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Johnson and Britton speak after 14-9 loss

Closer Jim Johnson posted a 1.21 ERA in the first half of the season. He's allowed 13 earned runs, and 15 total, in 6 1/3 innings since the All-Star break. The six earned runs tonight are a career high for Johnson as a reliever. "I fell behind and a couple balls got through," he said. "It just kind of happened. It obviously wasn't my best day." Did it just snowball on him? "Eventually, with the results, it did," he said. "I didn't feel like that at the moment. I felt like the...

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Showalter speaks after 14-9 loss

July 27, 2012, 7:55pm

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The Orioles are now 41-1 when leading after the eighth inning. They were ahead 9-8 going into the top of the ninth before Jim Johnson was charged with six runs in a 14-9 loss to the Athletics. Naturally, he was the focus of the early portion of manager Buck Showalter's postgame session with the media. "They didn't really square up a ball off him," Showalter said. "They had a ball chopped over there, and Mark (Reynolds) made a great play to start the inning. A flare down the line,...

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Jones gives Orioles the lead, Socolovich gives it up (O's lose 14-9)

July 27, 2012, 5:16pm

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The Orioles were trailing, 5-0, after two innings tonight. They took a 6-5 lead in the fifth. They fell behind by two runs in the sixth. Fans booed, fans cheered, fans booed again. Miguel Socolovich replaced Zach Britton with a runner on first and one out in the sixth. He walked two batters to load the bases, and pinch-hitter Seth Smith cleared them with a double into left-center field. Hence, the latest round of booing. Britton is charged with six runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. He...

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Andino's rehab schedule changes, O's down 5-2

July 27, 2012, 3:24pm

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Andino's rehab schedule changes, O's down 5-2

Forget what I wrote earlier about Robert Andino beginning his injury-rehab assignment next week at Double-A Bowie. The Orioles have decided to get him started earlier and at a higher level. The team announced that Andino will play at Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday and Monday. He's eligible to come off the disabled list on Tuesday and could join the team in New York. Andino is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a strained left shoulder. He fielded ground balls during batting practice today...

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Andino close to going on rehab assignment

July 27, 2012, 12:55pm

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Andino close to going on rehab assignment

Second baseman Robert Andino, on the disabled list with a strained left shoulder, is scheduled to begin an injury-rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Bowie. Andino is expected to play three games for the Baysox before being activated next Friday, when the Orioles begin a three-game series against the Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. The original plan called for Andino to fly down to Sarasota, but it's no longer deemed necessary. Manager Buck Showalter is hoping that catcher Matt Wieters'...

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Hardy in lineup, Wieters not (Socolovich up, Wieters feeling biceps tightness)

July 27, 2012, 11:06am

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Hardy in lineup, Wieters not (Socolovich up, Wieters feeling biceps tightness)

J.J. Hardy is starting at shortstop tonight after X-rays taken yesterday on his ribcage came back negative. However, Taylor Teagarden is catching tonight instead of Matt Wieters. Explanation to follow. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Jim Thome DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis LF Wilson Betemit 3B Mark Reynolds 1B Omar Quintanilla 2B Taylor Teagarden C Zach Britton LHP For the Athletics: Coco Crisp CF Jonny Gomes DH Josh Reddick RF Yoenis Cespedes LF Chris Carter...

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Gauging outside interest in Arrieta

July 26, 2012, 9:09pm

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I'm trying to remember the last time that a series between the Orioles and Athletics had the potential to influence the playoff picture. Jim Palmer may have been matched up against Catfish Hunter. Tonight, you'll have to settle for Zach Britton vs. Jarrod Parker, followed by Tommy Hunter vs. Bartolo Colon on Saturday and Wei-Yin Chen vs. Travis Blackley on Sunday. The Orioles can enjoy the convenience of scouting Colon in their own backyard. If they wanted to take another look at Jake...

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Hearing from Hardy, Tillman and Davis

July 26, 2012, 12:41pm

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The X-rays taken on shortstop J.J. Hardy's ribcage came back negative. "They're fine," he said. "They hurt, but they're fine. They hurt a lot." The Orioles have a few guys feeling under the weather and icing their bumps and bruises. And now, their hitting is contagious. (See what I did there?) "Yeah, that's kind of what I'm talking about," Hardy said. "We're dry for a while. We're not scoring anything, and we got out there and score five in an inning. It's definitely...

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Showalter speaks after 6-2 win

July 26, 2012, 12:24pm

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The Orioles were challenged by the heat, the quick turnaround and the Tampa Bay Rays, and they overcame all three in a 6-2 victory at Camden Yards. "It's a day you don't want to make too many visits to the mound," said manager Buck Showalter. "That's a challenging day. I'm proud of them. Short rest, turnaround. That's why they're different. Of course, there's a lot of people who work hard in the heat in our country." Including sportswriters, but back to the game. Here's Showalter...

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Tillman with back-to-back quality starts (O's win 6-2)

July 26, 2012, 11:03am

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Tillman with back-to-back quality starts (O's win 6-2)

It was bound to happen again. Chris Tillman took a shutout into the seventh inning today before being charged with two runs. He's registered back-to-back quality starts for the second time in his career, and the first since August 2009. Ryan Roberts opened the seventh with a walk and Carlos Pena followed with a fly ball to left field that Chris Davis appeared to lose in the sun. It bounced on the warning track and hopped the fence for a ground-rule double, and San Fuld's double scored two...

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Orioles pregame notes and quotes (O's lead 5-0)

July 26, 2012, 8:03am

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The Orioles had an opening on their 40-man roster after designating outfielder Steve Pearce for assignment, so they only had to make one move today when purchasing left-hander Dana Eveland's contract from Triple-A Norfolk. Eveland takes the 25-man roster spot previously occupied by infielder Steve Tolleson, leaving the Orioles with a three-man bench. It could expand to four before tomorrow night's game. Tolleson has an illness in the family and will stop in North Carolina before reporting...

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O's lineup vs. Rays' Shields (Eveland added, Tolleson optioned)

July 26, 2012, 6:17am

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O's lineup vs. Rays' Shields (Eveland added, Tolleson optioned)

Still waiting to see which player - likely a reliever - walks into the Orioles clubhouse and is placed on the roster. In the meantime, here's today's starting lineup against James Shields and the Rays: Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Jim Thome DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis LF Wilson Betemit 3B Mark Reynolds 1B Omar Quintanilla 2B Chris Tillman RHP Update: Dana Eveland has arrived and will be activated before today's game. Update: The Orioles have selected Eveland's...

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While waiting for the lineups ... (updated)

July 26, 2012, 5:40am

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While waiting for the lineups ... (updated)

Still no word on whether the Orioles will make a roster move today and bring up a fresh arm for their bullpen. I found it interesting that manager Buck Showalter mentioned Brian Matusz's impressive start at Triple-A Norfolk last night after I asked about the possibility of adding a reliever. Showalter might have been jumping topics, as he often does. It was the last sentence uttered before he left the interview room and returned to his office. The only other explanation is that the team has...

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Gonzalez: "I didn't have my stuff tonight"

July 25, 2012, 6:44pm

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Gonzalez: "I didn't have my stuff tonight"

Miguel Gonzalez gave up one run in his first start with the Orioles, three in his second and two in his third. He came within an out of three quality starts in three tries. Tonight, he didn't come close. "I didn't have my stuff tonight," he said. "I was trying to do my best, but it didn't work out." Gonzalez hit three Rays in 2 2/3 innings and nearly drilled a fourth in the helmet. "The ball was just slipping," he said. "I didn't have a good grip. It was just a battle." The...

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Will the Orioles need to bring up a reliever?

July 25, 2012, 6:36pm

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As the curtain finally came down on the third inning tonight, Orioles manager Buck Showalter sat in the dugout with pitching coach Rick Adair and tried to formulate a plan for getting through the rest of the game without burning out his bullpen. Starter Miguel Gonzalez lasted only 2 2/3 innings. The baton would be passed multiple times until the two teams reached the finish line. So what's the state of the bullpen following the Orioles' 10-1 loss to the Rays before 19,582 at Camden...