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Britton throws batting practice, Duquette talks about Tejada

May 05, 2012, 8:25am

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Britton throws batting practice, Duquette talks about Tejada

BOSTON - Orioles left-hander Zach Britton threw 47 pitches today in live batting practice at the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. The reports on Britton's left shoulder continue to be positive, and he'll pitch in an extended spring training game on Thursday. Britton is scheduled to start three extended spring games, including May 15 and 21. He could begin an injury-rehab assignment in the minors on May 26. The Orioles probably want Britton to start at least two games in the minors...

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Orioles lineup versus Red Sox

May 05, 2012, 7:09am

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BOSTON - Endy Chavez is back in left field for the Orioles today. Mark Reynolds remains at third base, with Wilson Betemit serving as the designated hitter. Robert Andino slides back down to the ninth spot after leading off last night. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B Wilson Betemit DH Mark Reynolds 3B Robert Andino 2B Jason Hammel RHP

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Bullpen still in pretty good shape (with notes)

May 05, 2012, 5:42am

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Bullpen still in pretty good shape (with notes)

BOSTON - I hope everyone slept fast, as manager Buck Showalter always suggests after a quick turnaround. In case you forgot, we've got a 1:10 p.m. start today, with Jason Hammel opposing Aaron Cook, who's subbing for Josh Beckett. Hammel switched places with Tommy Hunter, who starts tomorrow. I asked Hunter yesterday how his foot was feeling, and he got a puzzled look on his face. I explained that we were told he had an ingrown toenail removed, and he replied, "That was weeks ago. I'm...

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Hearing from Ayala, Patton and Reynolds

May 04, 2012, 8:48pm

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BOSTON - Reliver Luis Ayala gets the award tonight for biggest understatement by an Oriole. "The team in tonight's game had really good relief pitching," he said. To say the least. "We have a good 'pen, and that's one of the reasons why," he added, after the Orioles' relievers combined for eight scoreless innings. "We have a pretty good bullpen this year. We make great outs at key times. It's good for the team that we stay consistent. "I've spent a lot of time with different...

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Showalter speaks after 6-4 victory in 13 innings

May 04, 2012, 8:27pm

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Showalter speaks after 6-4 victory in 13 innings

BOSTON - The Orioles committed three errors in the first two innings and added a passed ball to the toxic mix. But in the end, they celebrated a 6-4 win in 13 innings that made the miscues seem a little less important. Not that manager Buck Showalter overlooked or excused them. They were just easier to accept. "We played solid," he said. "I'm just disappointed we threw the ball around a little bit tonight, but other than that, I'll take it. You don't usually lead that column over there...

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Well, that didn't take long

May 04, 2012, 7:48pm

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BOSTON - The Orioles scored twice in the top of the 13th inning tonight and defeated the Red Sox 6-4. The Orioles have won five of six games and six of eight against the Red Sox. They've won four of five at Fenway Park after losing six in a row. The bullpen was masterful again, registering eight scoreless innings after starter Wei-Yin Chen left the game. That's 19 scoreless innings in a row since Troy Patton gave up a run last Friday. The bullpen lowered its ERA to 1.56. Jim Johnson...

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Bullpen still bullying the opposition (heading to the 13th)

May 04, 2012, 6:05pm

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Bullpen still bullying the opposition (heading to the 13th)

BOSTON - The Orioles' bullpen began the night with a 1.73 ERA in 72 2/3 innings, the lowest total in the majors. Matt Lindstrom kept the pride alive by retiring the side in order in the sixth after replacing starter Wei-Yin Chen. Lindstrom needed only 11 pitches to finish off the Red Sox, but manager Buck Showalter brought in Pedro Strop for the seventh. Yes, there was a little second-guessing in the press box, mostly from me. But what do I know? Strop didn't allow a run in the seventh...

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Still tied in the fifth (and tied in the seventh)

May 04, 2012, 4:55pm

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Still tied in the fifth (and tied in the seventh)

BOSTON - It's been a strange night. I never imagined that I'd be blogging about Miguel Tejada again, at least in connection to the Orioles. I'll stress again that he hasn't signed a contract, according to team officials. They're taking a look at him and could bring him back to the organization on a minor league deal. Anyway, the Red Sox took a 3-1 lead against Wei-Yin Chen in the third inning on Adrian Gonzalez's leadoff single, a Dustin Pedroia double, David Ortiz's RBI grounder and...

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Orioles preparing to bring back Tejada? (Reynolds homers)

May 04, 2012, 3:51pm

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BOSTON - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette confirmed tonight that infielder Miguel Tejada will report to extended spring in Sarasota and work out for team officials. Duquette said the Orioles haven't reached a formal agreement with Tejada and no contract has been signed. For now, it's a tryout of sorts that could turn into a deal. "He's reporting to Sarasota so he can get himself in shape," Duquette said, adding that the Orioles could sign him if they like what they...

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So why is Andino batting leadoff? (Reimold to DL official)

May 04, 2012, 2:28pm

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So why is Andino batting leadoff? (Reimold to DL official)

BOSTON - That's the question I posed to manager Buck Showalter earlier today, since he indicated after Wednesday night's game in New York that he didn't want to mess with a good thing and move Robert Andino from the ninth spot in the order. Andino has raised his average to .342. He's also risen from ninth to first. So why Andino? "As opposed to who?" Showalter replied, grinning. Endy Chavez is batting .109. He also hits from the left side, and the Orioles are facing southpaw Jon...

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Showalter explains pending roster move

May 04, 2012, 1:40pm

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BOSTON - The Orioles are waiting until shortly before tonight's game starts to place outfielder Nolan Reimold on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Tuesday, with a bulging disk in his cervical spine. Showalter wants to make sure the game isn't postponed because of rain. It's overcast here, but both teams are taking batting practice and the weather isn't expected to halt play. Luis Exposito is in uniform and will be officially recalled as Reimold's replacement. Reimold will be...

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Exposito excited to be back, N. Johnson has one more hit

May 04, 2012, 12:45pm

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Exposito excited to be back, N. Johnson has one more hit

BOSTON - Luis Exposito is back in Boston - just not the way he once imagined. Exposito signed a minor league contract with the Orioles after being designated for assignment by the Red Sox. As part of baseball's circle of life, he ended up at Fenway Park today after being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Exposito takes the roster spot of outfielder Nolan Reimold, who's going on the disabled list with a bulging disk in his cervical spine. "It's a good experience to be there, and hopefully I...

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Exposito listed among reserves, Andino leading off

May 04, 2012, 11:53am

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Exposito listed among reserves, Andino leading off

BOSTON - Nolan Reimold isn't listed among the reserves for tonight's game, so he's headed to the disabled list. Luis Exposito is wearing No. 25. I'll post comments from him later today. Robert Andino has moved atop the order, with Wilson Betemit starting in left field and Endy Chavez on the bench against Boston left-hander Jon Lester. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters DH Wilson Betemit LF Chris Davis 1B Mark Reynolds 3B...

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Exposito brought to Boston, Red Sox lineup

May 04, 2012, 11:21am

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Exposito brought to Boston, Red Sox lineup

BOSTON - Former Red Sox catcher Luis Exposito, signed by the Orioles as a minor league free agent, was on the field a few minutes ago. He's been summoned from Triple-A Norfolk, which indicates that a roster move is coming. Is Nolan Reimold headed to the disabled list? Exposito is batting .288/.339/.423 with three RBIs in 13 games with the Tides. Exposito is on the 40-man roster, which makes a move less complicated. Then again, the Orioles can transfer Tsuyoshi Wada to the 60-day disabled...

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Reimold hasn't rejoined the Orioles (note on Roberts)

May 04, 2012, 10:09am

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BOSTON - Outfielder Nolan Reimold remains in Baltimore while receiving treatment for a bulging disk in his cervical spine. Reimold hasn't joined the team in Boston, according to executive vice president Dan Duquette. More information will become available later today - including whether Reimold could be headed to the disabled list - after manager Buck Showalter meets with reporters during batting practice at Fenway Park. Reimold took a train out of New York following the first game of the...

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If the Orioles win tonight ...

May 04, 2012, 8:33am

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BOSTON - With a win tonight, the Orioles would move eight games above .500 for the first time since July 18, 2005, when they were 50-42 under Lee Mazzilli. Despite winning four of the last five games against Boston and six of the last nine, the Orioles lost the season series, 8-10. They were 5-4 in Baltimore and 3-6 in Boston. The Orioles are 11-13 against the Red Sox (6-6 in Baltimore and 5-7 at Fenway Park) since Buck Showalter was hired in Aug. 2010. Since Sept, 12, 2011, the Orioles have...

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Orioles get another crack at Lester tonight

May 04, 2012, 5:26am

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BOSTON - Teams might want to steer clear of the Orioles. The Red Sox come to Camden Yards for the final series of 2011, get knocked out of the playoff race and lose their manager and general manager. The Yankees host the Orioles in a three-game series this week, lose the last two games and lose their closer to a torn ACL. Beware. Mariano Rivera suffered the injury yesterday while shagging fly balls during batting practice, a routine he's stuck with throughout his career, which may have...

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Pineiro debuts with Norfolk (updated)

May 03, 2012, 5:33pm

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BOSTON - Joel Pineiro was added to Triple-A Norfolk's roster and made his debut tonight, going six innings against Indianapolis. Pineiro, signed as a minor league free agent after being released by the Phillies, allowed one run and three hits, walked none and struck out five. He threw 75 pitches, 55 for strikes. One of the hits off Pineiro came from former Oriole Jake Fox, who's batting .385. The Orioles envision Pineiro as a long reliever, which they've been lacking. Not that the bullpen...

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Orioles' bullpen continues to provide relief

May 03, 2012, 11:05am

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BOSTON - You can point the finger in a lot of different directions when figuring all the ways that the Orioles have bolted to a 16-9 start. The club's bullpen deserves a big hand. Orioles relievers have combined to post a 1.73 ERA heading into Friday night's game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, the lowest figure in the majors. They've permitted only seven earned runs in their last 53 innings, including a perfect ninth last night from closer Jim Johnson, which largely went unnoticed in...

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Should Andino continue to bat ninth?

May 02, 2012, 9:13pm

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NEW YORK - I'd just like to point out that I've got a 5-2 road record this season. Chicago couldn't take me. Neither could New York. So what have you got, Boston? I'm getting ready to board another train, where I'll spend about four hours blogging, tweeting, reading or sleeping. I may do all four and shoot for the Mount Rushmore of rail travel. The Orioles are off today, but you can bet that Robert Andino will be in Friday's lineup, and he'll be batting ninth again. Manager Buck...