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Bergesen joining team in Minnesota (N. Johnson to 60-day DL)

July 17, 2012, 1:57pm

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Bergesen joining team in Minnesota (N. Johnson to 60-day DL)

Needing another long reliever for tonight, the Orioles have made arrangements to purchase Brad Bergesen's contract from Triple-A Norfolk. Reliever Miguel Socolovich is expected to be optioned to Norfolk after replacing starter Chris Tillman in the first inning last night and working 2 1/3 innings. The Orioles must create room on the 40-man roster for Bergesen, who's been in the minors all season. As I just stated on "The Mid-Atlantic Sports Report," one solution is to transfer Nick...

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Now it's Flaherty's turn at second base (and a few notes)

July 17, 2012, 12:20pm

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Now it's Flaherty's turn at second base (and a few notes)

Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty gets the start tonight at second base against Twins right-hander Samuel Deduno. Left-hander Zach Britton makes his debut with the Orioles tonight. No roster move has been announced, but second baseman Robert Andino will be placed on the disabled list. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF J.J. Hardy SS Jim Thome DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Chris Davis LF Wilson Betemit 3B Ryan Flaherty 2B Zach Britton LHP For the Twins: Denard Span CF Ben Revere...

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What's on second? (Ryan Adams update)

July 17, 2012, 3:20am

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The Orioles need a second baseman, and since they have a fondness for signing veterans to Triple-A contracts, I'm recommending Rich Dauer, Billy Smith, Lenn Sakata or Davey Johnson - if he tires of that managing gig down the road. RIP Alan Wiggins. Brian Roberts remains on the disabled list and is facing the very real possibilty that he'll need surgery to repair a labral tear in his right hip. Robert Andino is going on the DL today with a strained left shoulder that's expected to keep him...

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Not the same Tillman tonight (O's lose 19-7)

July 16, 2012, 5:01pm

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Not the same Tillman tonight (O's lose 19-7)

Chris Tillman will fail again to win back-to-back decisions in the majors. That's because he failed to get out of the first inning tonight. The best he can hope for is a no-decision, and it's going to take one heck of a rally from the Orioles. Tillman lasted only two-thirds of an inning, the shortest outing of his career. He faced 10 batters and gave up seven runs and five hits, walked two and struck out one. Only one run was earned after Mark Reynolds failed to backhand Ryan Doumit's...

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Tillman going for a first tonight (Andino going on DL)

July 16, 2012, 2:37pm

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Tillman going for a first tonight (Andino going on DL)

Chris Tillman has made 37 starts in the majors, but he has never won consecutive decisions. He's got a shot at it tonight at Target Field. Tillman won his first start with the Orioles this season, allowing two unearned runs in a career-high 8 1/3 innings on July 4 in Seattle. The Orioles optioned him to Double-A Bowie so he could pitch again during the All-Star break, and recalled him earlier today. Tillman threw 125 pitches in Seattle. According to the Orioles' PR staff, that's the...

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Tolleson starting at second base

July 16, 2012, 12:45pm

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Steve Tolleson is starting at second base tonight while Robert Andino nurses a left shoulder injury. Andino exited yesterday's game after diving for a ground ball. X-rays were negative, and the Orioles are waiting for the results of today's MRI. Tolleson hasn't played second base in the majors since 2010 with the Athletics - four appearances, two starts. He's played 243 games at second in the minors, most recently in 2011 with Triple-A Sacramento. For the Orioles: Nick Markakis RF J.J....

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Eveland outrighted again (updated)

July 16, 2012, 11:15am

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Left-hander Dana Eveland has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk for the second time this year. Eveland was designated for assignment on Saturday to make room for reliever Miguel Socolovich on the 25- and 40-man rosters. He went through the same process on March 29 after the Orioles claimed infielder Zelous Wheeler off waivers from the Brewers. Coincidentally, Wheeler moved up today from Double-A Bowie to Norfolk. Eveland, acquired from the Dodgers during the winter...

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Leftovers for breakfast

July 16, 2012, 4:30am

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The Orioles have lost five of their last seven series after winning four in a row. Left-hander Brian Matusz served up a grand slam in the first inning last night at Triple-A Norfolk, and followed up with six scoreless innings. One of the runs was unearned. Pedro Viola blew the save for Matusz, who allowed five hits, walked four and struck out two in seven innings. He threw 110 pitches, 72 for strikes. In two starts with the Tides, Matusz has permitted three earned runs and nine hits in 16...

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Showalter speaks after 4-0 loss (So does Andino)

July 15, 2012, 1:37pm

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Showalter speaks after 4-0 loss (So does Andino)

Before manager Buck Showalter can dissect a game, he has to provide an injury update. It's become a tradition here. Here's the Showalter told reporters concerning second baseman Robert Andino: "Dove, landed on his shoulder. He's going to stay back and take an MRI hopefully tomorrow morning and get some information. The trainers are telling me what docs said and what initially they think, but it's just pure speculation until they get the pictures back. I think we'll be able to make a...

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Steve Johnson optioned after game, Andino update

July 15, 2012, 1:19pm

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Steve Johnson optioned after game, Andino update

Steve Johnson appeared in his first major league game today, served up his first major league home run and was optioned to the minors for the second time. That's enough to make anyone's head spin. The Orioles needed to create room for tomorrow's starter, Chris Tillman, on the 25-man roster. Johnson threw 47 pitches in two innings, including a changeup that Miguel Cabrera deposited into the right-center field seats, and didn't figure to be available for a few days. Johnson shook hands...

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Steve Johnson makes major league debut (O's lose 4-0)

July 15, 2012, 12:12pm

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Steve Johnson makes major league debut (O's lose 4-0)

The local kid already made good. Today, he made better. Steve Johnson, a graduate of St. Paul's who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk this morning, made his major league debut in the eighth inning and received a loud ovation from the Camden Yards crowd. Johnson, pitching for the first time since July 8, walked the first two batters he faced. He ran the count full to Jhonny Peralta and went 3-1 on Alex Avila. The last pitch to Peralta was extremely close. Ramon Santiago laid down a...

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Andino leaves with injury

July 15, 2012, 11:35am

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The injuries keep mounting for the Orioles. Second baseman Robert Andino left today's game in the top of the sixth inning after appearing to jam his left shoulder while diving for a ball. Alex Avila singled to score Prince Fielder and extend Detroit's lead to 3-0. Andino continued to lie face-down on the ground, as if frustrated that the ball got past him. He actually was dealing with the pain. Andino paced around the infield with assistant athletic trainer Brian Ebel at his side and...

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Game and Hammel updates

July 15, 2012, 10:26am

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Miguel Gonzalez has allowed one run with his name spelled incorrectly on the back of his jersey and one run with the proper spelling. Maybe he should try "Miguel" and see how that works for him. Austin Jackson hit a leadoff home run in the first inning while Gonzalez wore a jersey with "Gonzales" stitched on the back. He changed jerseys in the second inning and the Tigers scored again on Brennan Boesch's double and Jhonnhy Peralta's RBI single. Gonzalez allowed only one run over seven...

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The two newer faces in the clubhouse

July 15, 2012, 9:10am

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Let's start with Steve Johnson, who found out late last night that the Orioles were calling him up for a second time. "It was after the game," he said. "I was about to head out the door and they told me to hold up and called me in. I packed my stuff and started driving." Johnson spent two days with the Orioles in Seattle, but he never got in a game. He has no idea how long he'll be with the club or whether he's going to accompany them to Minnesota. The only certainty is that Johnson...

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Britton confirmed for Tuesday, Matusz not candidate for Wednesday

July 15, 2012, 8:28am

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Britton confirmed for Tuesday, Matusz not candidate for Wednesday

The Orioles' rotation for the series in Minnesota that begins tomorrow will not include left-hander Brian Matusz. Chris Tillman will start tomorrow after making it through yesterday's bullpen session without a recurrence of the back spasms that flared up on Thursday. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Zach Britton will start Tuesday, marking the left-hander's first appearance in the majors this season. However, Showalter eliminated Matusz from consideration for Wednesday's...

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Teagarden behind the plate today (Hammel surgery Monday)

July 15, 2012, 7:08am

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Teagarden behind the plate today (Hammel surgery Monday)

Taylor Teagarden played in his first game with the Orioles yesterday. He hit his first home run, and the first walk-off shot of his career. Today, he gets to start his first game behind the plate. 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 Taylor Teagarden C Robert Andino 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Tigers: Jackson CF Berry LF Cabrera 3B Fielder 1B Boesch DH Peralta SS Avila C Santiago 2B Kelly...

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Orioles will recall Steve Johnson

July 14, 2012, 7:30pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter used six relievers last night after starter Jason Hammel exited in the fourth inning with a knee injury. He used seven relievers tonight because the game lasted 13 innings. Needing a fresh arm for the bullpen, the Orioles will recall Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk and get him to Camden Yards in time for tomorrow afternoon's series finale against the Tigers that also concludes a brief homestand. Johnson qualifies as a fresh arm. He hasn't pitched since...

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Showalter speaks after 8-6, 13-inning victory

July 14, 2012, 6:01pm

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Showalter speaks after 8-6, 13-inning victory

Taylor Teagarden hadn't hit a home run in the major leagues since Aug. 18, 2010. He hadn't played in a major league game since Aug 20, 2011. Of course, Teagarden homered tonight to break a 6-6 tie in the bottom of the 13th inning and give the Orioles a rousing 8-6 win over the Tigers before 43,215 at Camden Yards. The Orioles blew a 4-1 lead in the ninth. They overcame a 5-4 deficit in the 11th. They overcame a 6-5 deficit in the 13th. Manager Buck Showalter referred to the Orioles as a...

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Surgery likely for Hammel (updated)

July 14, 2012, 5:16pm

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Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel said he's "leaning toward" having surgery to remove a piece of loose cartilage from his right knee. Hammel is expected to be placed on the disabled list tomorrow, and he could make his decision before leaving Camden Yards. Hammel said the MRI taken today didn't reveal any new damage, but the cartilage has floated to a location where it's pressing against a nerve whenever he bends the knee. Manager Buck Showalter suggested that Hammel could return by early...

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Chen music soothing to Orioles (Teagarden with walk-off HR)

July 14, 2012, 1:44pm

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Winless since June 17, left-hander Wei-Yin Chen is pitching today like the Orioles' staff ace. He pretty much inherited the title, since he's the only one left from the opening day rotation who hasn't been demoted or injured. Chen is on his game today, retiring 13 Tigers in a row as we head to the bottom of the fifth. He's allowed one hit, Prince Fielder's RBI double with two outs in the first. He's walked one and struck out five, including Jhonny Peralta and Gerald Laird in the top of...