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The next roster move (O's lose 6-2)

May 28, 2012, 2:23pm

Orioles

It wasn't long ago that manager Buck Showalter talked about the welcomed challenge of making room for players who were rehabbing at extended spring training in Sarasota and readying for minor league assignments. Reliever Stu Pomeranz already was a strong candidate to come off the 25-man roster, since the Orioles were carrying an extra reliever, and the decision became a slam-dunk yesterday after he suffered an oblique injury. A spot opened for infielder Mark Reynolds, who was activated from...

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Reynolds in tonight's lineup (with notes & Jays lineup)

May 28, 2012, 11:51am

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Reynolds in tonight's lineup (with notes & Jays lineup)

Mark Reynolds is in the Orioles' lineup tonight, batting eighth and serving as the designated hitter. Wilson Betemit gets the start at third base, with Chris Davis playing first. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Wilson Betemit 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Reynolds DH Robert Andino 2B Tommy Hunter RHP Down on the farm, Brian Roberts went 1-for-3 with a double today at Double-A Bowie. That's two doubles in two days. Endy Chavez...

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Is Reynolds replacing Pomeranz? (Yes, he is)

May 28, 2012, 8:29am

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Is Reynolds replacing Pomeranz? (Yes, he is)

Mark Reynolds isn't in Double-A Bowie's lineup this afternoon and he isn't with the team, which could signal that he's coming off the disabled list and joining the Orioles in Toronto. Reliever Stu Pomeranz injured his left oblique muscle while warming up yesterday and is expected to be placed on the DL. He stayed in Baltimore and underwent an MRI this morning. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters after the game that "there's a better than average chance he's going on the disabled...

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Toughing it out on the road

May 27, 2012, 8:53pm

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The Orioles just completed a 2-4 homestand. They've lost five of their last seven games. They no longer have sole possession of first place in the American League East. No reason to panic, right? These things happen. Every team goes through these phases. For me, it's almost like the Adam Jones contract extension was a shiny object jiggled in our faces, providing a distraction from all the losses. Two out of three to the Royals? At home? Not good. We had a feel-good weekend with news...

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Showalter on Pomeranz and the loss

May 27, 2012, 1:27pm

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The Orioles have lost back-to-back series' for the first time this season, and they just lost a reliever to an oblique injury. Manager Buck Showalter explained what happened to Stu Pomeranz, who will undergo a MRI at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Baltimore while the Orioles prepare for their game in Toronto. "Looks like he pulled his oblique while warming up," Showalter said. "He'll have an MRI in the morning, and we won't take him with us. I'd say there's a better than average chance he's...

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Pomeranz headed to disabled list

May 27, 2012, 1:07pm

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Reliever Stu Pomeranz pulled his left oblique muscle today while warming up in the sixth inning, and he's expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list tomorrow. Pomeranz won't accompany the Orioles to Toronto. He'll stay back in Baltimore and undergo a MRI before a decision is made on his status. But manager Buck Showalter conceded that a DL move is likely. Showalter indicated that the Orioles could replace Pomeranz with a position player, since they're currently working with a...

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Matusz with quality start, but not good enough (O's lose 4-2)

May 27, 2012, 11:44am

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Matusz with quality start, but not good enough (O's lose 4-2)

Today's attendance: 33,919. Brian Matusz has turned in a quality start today by definition. He allowed three earned runs over six innings. But he gave up four total, and the Orioles are losing 4-2, in the top of the seventh. Matusz has served up two home runs among his seven hits - solo shots by Billy Butler in the first and Jeff Francoeur leading off the top of the sixth that broke a 2-2 tie. Alcides Escobar singled with one out and scored on Humberto Quintero's two-out double. Darren...

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More Jones on the field and in the press conference (tied 2-2)

May 27, 2012, 10:19am

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More Jones on the field and in the press conference (tied 2-2)

Adam Jones received a nice ovation when he walked to the plate in the bottom of the first inning. He grounded to third base after Nick Markakis' double scored J.J. Hardy with the tying run. Jones overran Jeff Francoeur's leadoff single in the top of the second, putting the go-ahead run in scoring position. Francoeur scored on Mitch Maier's sacrifice bunt, giving the Royals a 2-1 lead. A ground ball and an error. Not exactly the way Jones wanted to celebrate his new contract. Must be all...

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Adam Jones: "This is now my town"

May 27, 2012, 8:11am

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The Orioles just concluded their press conference to announce center fielder Adam Jones' six-year contract extension. Among the highlights: Jones: "Everybody knows I'm not from Baltimore, but this is now my town." Executive vice president Dan Duquette: "The dude rang the cash register every time he hit a home run." Cha-ching! Jones: "I'm 26. I feel like the best years are ahead of me." Jones: "I'm glad it's over with, and we can all focus on baseball. We have a good team here,...

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Orioles lineup vs. Kansas City (Wieters now catching)

May 27, 2012, 6:44am

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Ronny Paulino gets the start behind the plate today, with Matt Wieters resting after catching the first two games of this series. Wieters caught Brian Matusz's last start, the first time they were paired up since May 1. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Wilson Betemit 3B Nick Johnson DH Ronny Paulino C Robert Andino 2B Brian Matusz LHP Update: Forget what I wrote above. The lineup has changed, and Wieters' name is in it. Paulino...

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Matusz trying to extend quality start streak

May 27, 2012, 6:32am

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Matusz trying to extend quality start streak

Left-hander Brian Matusz has registered quality starts in his last two outings, and he'll go for three in a row this afternoon against the Royals. Matusz has allowed four runs and nine hits in his last 12 1/3 innings, with two walks and 11 strikeouts. He's permitted six earned runs in his last three starts and 18 innings. It's imperative that Matusz, who's 4-1 in May, continues to pitch effectively with left-hander Zach Britton perhaps coming off the disabled list after one more minor...

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Chen on Chen; Bowie rehab updates

May 26, 2012, 4:15pm

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Wei-Yin Chen, speaking through his interpreter, said he wasn't thinking about his chances of winning today's game despite leaving after six innings with a 3-2 lead. "In the game, I don't think that much," he said. "I just want to keep pitching and help the team to win. "I feel like, compared with the last outing, I feel like I improved today. But I still have a lot of room to improve." Asked what he did differently today, Chen replied, "I just keep with my delivery and nothing...

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Showalter speaks after 4-3 loss

May 26, 2012, 4:07pm

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The game today was set up pretty much the way manager Buck Showalter would have taken it. Six innings from Wei-Yin Chen - a quality start - and relievers Darren O'Day, Pedro Strop and Jim Johnson ready to take the baton and protect a 3-2 lead. However, the bullpen gave up two runs, Johnson never pitched because it wasn't a save situation, and the failure to come up with tack-on runs conspired to leave the Orioles with a 4-3 loss before 26,714 at Camden Yards. "We knew we were going to...

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Bullpen can't hold lead (O's lose 4-3)

May 26, 2012, 3:10pm

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The Orioles' bullpen began the day with the third-lowest ERA in the majors at 2.38, but it couldn't protect a one-run lead today. Darren O'Day gave up the tying run in the seventh on back-to-back doubles by Eric Hosmer and Humberto Quintero with one out. Hosmer's ball didn't leave the infield. It rolled up the third base line and stopped short of the bag. Mitch Maier followed with a single, but Quintero held at second, unsure if the ball would drop in left field. O'Day struck out the...

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BREAKING: Jones deal is done (more information)

May 26, 2012, 2:32pm

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BREAKING: Jones deal is done (more information)

The Orioles and center fielder Adam Jones have reached agreement on a contract extension. An announcement should come later today, with a press conference scheduled for tomorrow. Jones' agent, Nez Balelo of CAA Sports, remained in town today and the final details have been worked out. Jones is earning $6.15 million this season. He was eligible for free agency following the 2013 season. The extension is for six years with a total value believed to be around $85 million. He'll be the highest...

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Jones extends streak as Orioles stretch lead

May 26, 2012, 1:14pm

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Adam Jones still doesn't have a contract extension, but he's got a 17-game hitting streak. One accomplishment at a time. Jones tripled into right-center field with one out in the third inning, and Matt Wieters followed with a sacrifice fly to increase the Orioles' lead to 3-0. Wieters is 5-for-51, but he produced his 22nd RBI of the season. J.J. Hardy led off the inning with his 10th home run. Chris Davis hit his eighth, and his second in two games, in the second inning. The Orioles...

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Hall outrighted to Norfolk, and other notes (one more)

May 26, 2012, 9:43am

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Hall outrighted to Norfolk, and other notes (one more)

Bill Hall cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles designated Hall for assignment yesterday to make room for reliever Stu Pomeranz. Orioles manager Buck Showalter is conferring with Brian Roberts to firm up the second baseman's rehab schedule. Roberts will work out at Camden Yards today and play at Double-A Bowie tomorrow and Monday. He'll report to Single-A Delmarva for games on Tuesday and Wednesday. The rest of the schedule hasn't been set, but Roberts...

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Orioles lineup against Kansas City

May 26, 2012, 8:06am

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No big surprises today in the Orioles' lineup. Matt Wieters is catching a day game following a night game, but it's a 4:05 p.m. start and the club was off Thursday. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B Wilson Betemit 3B Nick Johnson DH Robert Andino 2B Wei-Yin Chen LHP

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Life at the top

May 25, 2012, 8:33pm

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The Orioles and Royals have a 4:05 p.m. start today, so the lineup will be coming your way earlier than usual on a Saturday. Perhaps it will be joined by the announcement that Adam Jones has signed a six-year extension. It didn't happen last night, and executive vice president Dan Duquette refused to confirm whether it would get done before the homestand ends. He hates talking about it. We hate the secrecy. It's an interesting relationship. So when's the last time you felt this good about...