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Hardy, Chavez remain out of lineup

March 29, 2012, 10:14am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Shortstop J.J. Hardy (shoulder) and outfielder Endy Chavez (groin) won't make the trip to Tampa for tonight's game against the New York Yankees. Hardy could return on Friday. Chavez has been day-to-day for more than a week. Hardy, who received a cortisone injection on Tuesday, will take off again today and attempt to throw Friday morning. If the shoulder feels good, he'll be in the lineup against the Tigers. "I'm kind of hoping I'll get over the hump tomorrow," he...

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Bullpen puzzle still unsolved

March 28, 2012, 6:41pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are preparing for their final Grapefruit League game under the lights when they travel to Tampa to play the New York Yankees. The clubhouse opens to the media at 2 p.m., so there's no morning lineup to post. I'd expect plenty of regulars to make the trip after they were allowed to stay back in Sarasota yesterday, but shortstop J.J. Hardy won't be among them. He'll need another day off after receiving a cortisone injection in his aching right shoulder. Jason...

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Postgame chatter after 9-3 loss

March 28, 2012, 12:08pm

Orioles

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter refused to dismiss Dana Eveland from the rotation competition despite today's results, but he conceded that it would probably be "a push" for Alfredo Simon to make it. Eveland allowed three runs and six hits in four innings. He hadn't gone more than three innings this spring and tossed one each in his last two outings. "He was OK," Showalter said. "Seen him better. We've seen him better." Eveland pretty much dismissed his chances of...

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Updating Britton and Johnson (and Simon and Phillips)

March 28, 2012, 11:23am

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Updating Britton and Johnson (and Simon and Phillips)

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Zach Britton said his left shoulder is feeling good and he could begin to do some light tossing next week after receiving two Platelet Rich Plasma injections on March 21. Dr. James Andrews told Britton it could be a six-week process before he's cleared to pitch. "I've been feeling really good," Britton said this morning. "The soreness from the shots is gone. This will be the third day that I've been doing stuff in the pool, like shoulder strengthening in the pool. I've...

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Eveland goes four innings, O's down 3-2 (updated)

March 28, 2012, 10:25am

Orioles

Eveland goes four innings, O's down 3-2 (updated)

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Left-hander Dana Eveland, trying to find a spot on the Orioles' 12-man pitching staff, allowed three runs and six hits in four innings today against the Toronto Blue Jays. Eveland threw 51 pitches, 34 strikes, and left with the Orioles trailing 3-2. Alfredo Simon has taken his place. Eveland's pitch count stood at 41 after three innings and the bullpen was busy, but he came back out for the fourth and retired the side in order, striking out Colby Rasmus. Three of the six...

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Hardy gets injection in shoulder, new Orioles lineup

March 28, 2012, 8:22am

Orioles

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Shortstop J.J. Hardy continues to be bothered by soreness in his right shoulder, and he received a cortisone injection yesterday in an attempt to alleviate the discomfort and get back into the lineup. Manager Buck Showalter said Hardy could play Friday against the Tigers in Sarasota. "He's a little sore from (the injection) today, but he's getting there. I'm hoping he's a Friday player," Showalter said. Team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens examined Hardy's shoulder...

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A few pregame notes and Blue Jays lineup (updated)

March 28, 2012, 7:53am

Orioles

A few pregame notes and Blue Jays lineup (updated)

DUNEDIN, Fla. - I'm back in Dunedin for the first time since Koji Uehara limped off the mound with a hamstring injury in his first spring training with the team. I can't say that I missed this place. The Orioles are so fortunate to reside at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. So very fortunate. Today's lineup has inspired a few quips from the Blue Jays' media and press box employees. Of the nine starters, six of them have uniform numbers in the 70s, 80s or 90s. That's fine in the NFL. In...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

March 28, 2012, 4:25am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter wasn't kidding yesterday when he warned reporters that they'd be watching a "prospects game" today in Dunedin. The Blue Jays aren't getting the A team. Jai Miller has returned from a knee ailment and will serve as the designated hitter. Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop will work as double play partners. Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty will start at first base. And by the way, it's a pretty big start for Dana Eveland as he tries to make the...

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Mussina, Dauer, Youse elected to Orioles Hall of Fame

March 27, 2012, 4:36pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The choice was obvious. How Mike Mussina will be received at Camden Yards remains the mystery. Mussina has been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame, setting up a reunion that was destined to happen in spite of his final eight pinstriped seasons. Former second baseman Rich Dauer was chosen by the Veterans Committee. And longtime scout Walter Youse was chosen as the Herb Armstrong Award winner for non-uniformed personnel who have made significant contributions to the ballclub...

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Showalter speaks after 5-0 loss

March 27, 2012, 12:46pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter went a lot easier on Tsuyoshi Wada than the Japanese left-hander following today's 5-0 loss to the Twins. "I thought he pitched good last inning," Showalter said. "He had trouble getting the ball where he wanted to. Away from his arm slot. But he made some adjustments. I like what I saw with the command, as far as the ball down. You can see why he had success and will again. You can tell his command is going to be good. He was barely missing. "He...

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Wada says he "feels sorry for the crowd" that watched him pitch

March 27, 2012, 11:30am

Orioles

Wada says he "feels sorry for the crowd" that watched him pitch

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles won't be no-hit today. Robert Andino doubled off Twins reliever Glen Perkins in the eighth inning and was thrown out at third base. Tsuyoshi Wada ripped himself after today's start. Here's a sampling. I'll add more later. "It didn't go that well. I'm not satisfied." "I wasn't able to throw correctly with my normal form today. The first-pitch strike with the fastball I pitched was hit easily. I have to work on it more." "I was missing a lot of...

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Wada starts slow, finishes strong (with Chen note)

March 27, 2012, 10:04am

Orioles

Wada starts slow, finishes strong (with Chen note)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Tsuyoshi Wada threw 48 pitches and gave up four runs in the first two innings of his first Grapefruit League start. Troy Patton began warming in the third. Wada looked like he was headed for an early exit. Instead, Wada retired the side in order with two strikeouts in the third. Patton replaced him to begin the fourth, causing Wada to fall one inning short of his intended limit. Early, yes, but it could have been worse. Wada threw 62 pitches, 38 for strikes. He allowed four...

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Talking to Arrieta and Showalter (and more)

March 27, 2012, 8:48am

Orioles

Talking to Arrieta and Showalter (and more)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Jake Arrieta's next start was moved back a day, which puts him on the mound Saturday against the Pirates in Bradenton. What's he been told? "Pretty much that they want to maximize my off-days and my ability to recover, give me an extra day here and there if it's available," he said. "I'm all for that. I like where I'm at physically, but the off days definitely will help." Couldn't this change signal that he's going to start the April 6 opener at Camden Yards? "I...

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A few pregame notes (and Twins lineup)

March 27, 2012, 8:04am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Alfredo Simon, sidelined with a groin injury, will pitch Wednesday against the Blue Jays in Dunedin. He'll throw a couple of innings after starter Dana Eveland leaves the game. Outfielder Jai Miller (knee) will make the trip to Dunedin and is expected to play. Outfielder Endy Chavez (groin) could return to the lineup Thursday night against the Yankees in Tampa. Manager Buck Showalter said Tsuyoshi Wada could make two more starts after today, though he'll have to get...

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Neshek's not worried about his status

March 27, 2012, 6:32am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Reliever Pat Neshek has pretty much done everything in his power to break camp with the Orioles next week, but he still regards himself as a long shot. And he seems perfectly fine with those odds. Neshek hasn't allowed a run in seven appearances covering 6 1/3 innings. He's given up three hits, walked none and struck out six. "Coming in, I wanted to improve a lot on my command. That was my main focus, and I think I've done that," he said. "I feel really good out there....

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Orioles lineup vs. Twins

March 27, 2012, 5:30am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Tsuyoshi Wada makes his first Grapefruit League start, and second appearance, this afternoon against the Twins. Chris Tillman will follow him to the mound. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold LF Nick Johnson DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 3B Wilson Betemit RF Chris Davis 1B Robert Andino SS Ryan Flaherty 2B Tsuyoshi Wada LHP

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Hunter on Hunter (O's win 4-1)

March 26, 2012, 5:16pm

Orioles

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Pirates scored an unearned run off Jim Johnson after his leadoff walk to Andrew McCutchen in the bottom of the seventh, but Matt Wieters responded with his third hit of the night, an RBI single in the top of the eighth to give the Orioles a 3-1 lead. Tommy Hunter threw 15 more pitches in the bullpen after racking up 70 over six scoreless innings. Hunter was much better tonight than in his Grapefruit League debut. "Fastball was getting located," he said. "That was...

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Hunter brings his best stuff to Bradenton

March 26, 2012, 4:49pm

Orioles

Hunter brings his best stuff to Bradenton

BRADENTON, Fla. - Where was Tommy Hunter in 1971 and 1979? The Orioles could have used him in the World Series. Hunter was in total control tonight against the Pirates, shutting them out on one gift double, walking one and striking out five in six innings. He threw 70 pitches, 48 strikes. Alex Presley walked to lead off the bottom of the first inning, but Hunter got a 6-3 double play and struck out Andrew McCutchen. Rod Barajas reached in the second inning when first baseman Wilson Betemit...

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Bergesen, Berken, Antonelli optioned, five reassigned, two on DL (updated)

March 26, 2012, 2:09pm

Orioles

Bergesen, Berken, Antonelli optioned, five reassigned, two on DL (updated)

BRADENTON, Fla. - We had a flurry of roster activity this afternoon, with pitchers Brad Bergesen and Jason Berken, and infielder Matt Antonelli optioned to Triple-A Norfolk; pitcher Dontrelle Willis, infielder Steve Tolleson, catcher John Hester and outfielder Scott Beerer reassigned to minor league camp; and second baseman Brian Roberts and pitcher Zach Britton going on the 15-day disabled list. One more pitcher will be reassigned, but he hadn't been informed before batting practice....

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Roberts, Beerer and more cuts coming (updated)

March 26, 2012, 12:39pm

Orioles

Roberts, Beerer and more cuts coming (updated)

BRADENTON, Fla. - Forgive the earlier typo. Matt Wieters is catching and Ronny Paulino is serving as the designated hitter. Here's more from second baseman Brian Roberts, who will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list and accompany the team to Baltimore for opening day: Is this news an important part of his progression? "Every day is a bigger step than the day before," he said. "My doctor thinks this is a huge part of this process, being in those environments. When you have these...