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Roberts staying with team, Beerer reassigned, lineup

March 26, 2012, 11:15am

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Roberts staying with team, Beerer reassigned, lineup

SARASOTA, Fla. - Second baseman Brian Roberts will go on the 15-day disabled list and head north with the Orioles rather than stay back at extended spring training. He'll continue to take batting practice and infield, and expects to accompany his teammates to Toronto and Chicago on the first road trip. He'll probably skip Anaheim. "That's the plan now, try to stay with the team and go that way," he said. "I really didn't want to be separated again and be down here away from my teammates...

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Still seeking roster clarity

March 26, 2012, 3:59am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are making their first trip to Bradenton tonight, which is pretty unusual. It's typically one of our first stops. Tommy Hunter will make his second Grapefruit League start after allowing two runs and five hits over five innings against the Blue Jays on March 21. As spring training winds down - only 10 games remain if you count the two against college teams and the finale at Triple-A Norfolk - the 25-man roster still hasn't come into complete focus. Barring a...

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Berken on Berken

March 25, 2012, 12:53pm

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CLEARWATER, Fla. - Jason Berken finally made it back on a mound today, throwing a scoreless sixth inning in his first spring training game. The hamstring injury is in the past. Now he's waiting to find out what the future holds for him. "I was anxious and excited to get out there," he said. "A leadoff double isn't the way I wanted to start, but fortunately I was able to stay out of it some. As a whole, I felt good, felt healthy. All my pitches were working pretty good, so I'd say first...

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Orioles play to their fifth tie

March 25, 2012, 12:32pm

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CLEARWATER, Fla. - Trent Mummey doubled with two outs in the eighth inning to score Steve Tolleson, who singled and stole second base, and Dana Eveland escaped a jam in the ninth in the Orioles' 5-5 tie with the Phillies. Neither team scored in the 10th, and the Orioles head back to Sarasota with a 9-9-5 record. Five ties actually ties a spring training record, though the research only goes back to 1996. The 2006 Dodgers and 2010 White Sox also had five ties, according to STATS LLC. The...

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Matusz on Matusz

March 25, 2012, 11:11am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Brian Matusz retired six of the first seven batters he faced before the third inning. That's when his start took a turn for the worse. "Just started leaving the ball out over the plate," Matusz said after allowing three runs and four hits. "Got a couple guys on base, and (Jim) Thome got up there and he's the type of hitter in that lineup who will hurt you and he did. Got a little erratic, but just battled my way through." Thome drove a fastball over center fielder...

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Rough third inning for Matusz (Neshek replaces him)

March 25, 2012, 10:02am

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Rough third inning for Matusz (Neshek replaces him)

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Brian Matusz had allowed four runs in four starts this spring before today, but the Phillies almost matched that total in the third inning. Matusz gave up three runs and four hits, and walked former Oriole Lou Montanez, in a 27-pitch inning. Freddy Galvis led off with a single before pitcher Roy Halladay struck out. Jim Rollins and Placido Polanco followed with singles, which delivered the Phillies' first run, and Jim Thome doubled to center field for a 3-2 lead. Xavier...

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Chavez, Miller closer to returning (Reimold homers again)

March 25, 2012, 8:50am

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Chavez, Miller closer to returning (Reimold homers again)

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Outfielders Endy Chavez and Jai Miller remain out of the lineup for today's game against the Phillies, but they're getting closer to returning from their respective injuries. Chavez hasn't played since Wednesday because of a strained groin, which happened after he laid down a bunt and raced up the line. "Getting better every day," manager Buck Showalter said. "I don't have him going over to Bradenton (Monday night) right now, but that could change. I'm hoping...

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Dontrelle Willis: "I just need more experience"

March 25, 2012, 5:34am

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Dontrelle Willis: "I just need more experience"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Dontrelle Willis made his first appearance with the Orioles yesterday and walked the first three batters he faced. He also mixed in a wild pitch. He hadn't pitched in a while, and it showed. "Early on I was a little shaky, but once I got settled in I felt fine," he said this morning. "That's the one thing about baseball - you take a couple days off and it's like a whole different world as far as the speed. But I settled in. I just need more game experience....

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Orioles and Phillies lineups

March 25, 2012, 4:25am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - I'm heading to Clearwater for the second time this spring. And for the second time, left-hander Brian Matusz will oppose Roy Halladay. Matusz is preparing for his third game against the Phillies this spring. He's allowed one run and 10 hits in nine innings, with one walk and seven strikeouts. In his last three starts, including a March 15 game against the Tigers in Lakeland, Matusz has allowed one run and 12 hits in 13 innings, with one walk and 13 strikeouts. Endy Chavez...

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Showalter speaks after 12-3 win

March 24, 2012, 12:16pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Matt Lindstrom retired the side in order in the top of the ninth inning, striking out one in the Orioles' 12-3 victory over the Nationals before 6,665 at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles outhit the Nationals 17-4. "This is just about the stage of the spring when you see the bats start to catch up with some of the pitching, and you see the pitchers start to go through - not a dead arm - but the novelty's worn off of everything and guys are kind of going through a little dip in...

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Arrieta on Arrieta

March 24, 2012, 11:22am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Jake Arrieta met with reporters have going five innings and throwing 72 pitches. Here are the highlights: "I settled in a little more as the game went on. Was throwing across my body a little bit at the start of the game. Felt uncomfortable there for a little while, but I was able to get outs. Had that walk in the first. Other than that, I forced contact. Got behind a few guys, but even the 2-0, 2-1 counts, was able to make quality pitches away. Got some ground balls, got...

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D-train slow to get untracked (updated)

March 24, 2012, 10:57am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Dontrelle Willis made his Orioles debut this afternoon, and his control issues weren't left behind in Phillies camp. Willis walked the first three batters he faced and threw a wild pitch. He almost escaped the jam when Jesus Flores popped up and Corey Brown grounded to second base, but the throw to first was late and a run scored. Third baseman Mark Reynolds committed a throwing error that scored another run and extended Willis' stay on the mound. Steve Lombardozzi flied to...

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Big day for Wieters, Jones, Betemit and Arrieta (and more)

March 24, 2012, 10:30am

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Big day for Wieters, Jones, Betemit and Arrieta (and more)

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles had interest in Edwin Jackson over the winter, but they weren't willing to give him more than a three-year deal. They gave him quite a beating today. Jackson allowed 10 runs (seven earned) and 11 hits in 3 2/3 innings, and the Orioles have built a 10-1 lead over the Nationals. Jackson walked two, struck out four and threw 75 pitches. Matt Wieters has singled twice, homered and driven in five runs. He began the day batting .129 with one homer and one RBI. Only...

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Is Jones cleaning up? (O's lead 5-1)

March 24, 2012, 9:32am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Jake Arrieta threw 28 pitches in the top of the first inning today, only 14 for strikes. He allowed two hits and walked a batter, and the Orioles quickly trailed the Nationals 1-0. Arrieta's fastball was mostly 94 mph. I saw him hit 95 with at least one pitch. The Orioles tied the game in the bottom half on two-out singles by Wilson Betemit, Adam Jones and Matt Wieters. Jones was thrown out at the plate after Betemit scored. Jones reached on an infield hit. He's batting...

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Pregame notes and Nats lineup (with quotes)

March 24, 2012, 7:14am

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Pregame notes and Nats lineup (with quotes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Dontrelle Willis could make his Orioles debut this afternoon against the Nationals. He's listed as one of the available pitchers, along with Darren O'Day, who's been sidelined with a strained groin muscle. Reliever Jason Berken will appear in his first game Sunday against the Phillies in Clearwater. He's been recovering from a hamstring injury. Tsuyoshi Wada is slated to pitch in his second Grapefruit League game Tuesday against the Twins in Sarasota. Wei-Yin Chen is...

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Markakis out of lineup

March 24, 2012, 5:11am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Given the choice to play or sit, Nick Markakis decided to stick to his original schedule. He won't play today against the Nationals at Ed Smith Stadium. Manager Buck Showalter wrote out two lineups yesterday, including one with Markakis serving as the designated hitter. He left the decision to Markakis. "I was supposed to have off today on the original schedule, so we're going to stick with it and have a couple days off and get back in there," Markakis said. For the...

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A few postgame notes after the Orioles' 6-5 victory

March 23, 2012, 12:45pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Adam Jones, Nick Markakis and Robert Andino each drove in two runs today, and Zach Phillips retired the side in order in the top of the ninth inning, striking out two, to preserve the Orioles' 6-5 victory over the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. The Red Sox scored twice against Armando Galarraga over two innings before Phillips entered the game. One run off Galarraga was unearned after shortstop Ryan Flaherty committed his third error of the spring on a shallow fly ball to left...

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Hammel on Hammel (O's win 6-5)

March 23, 2012, 10:57am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Robert Andino's two-out double in the bottom of the fourth inning scored Mark Reynolds, who also doubled, and increased the Orioles' lead to 5-2. The Red Sox loaded the bases with one out in the fifth against Brad Bergesen, but a double play ended the rally. Bergesen tossed three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and walking two. Kevin Gregg has replaced him in the sixth. Jason Hammel left today's game after two innings because his pitch count rose to 59. "A lot...

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Short outing for Hammel (Markakis homers)

March 23, 2012, 10:07am

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Short outing for Hammel (Markakis homers)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Jason Hammel stuck around for only two innings today, leaving the game with the score tied, 2-2, and his pitch count at 59. Hammel retired the side in order in the first inning, striking out two, but he allowed two runs and three hits in the second, with two walks and two more strikeouts. He needed 39 pitches to get through the inning, and Brad Bergesen replaced him to start the third. Hammel threw 36 strikes among his 59 pitches. In four outings, Hammel has allowed four...

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Talking about Tillman (Jones homers)

March 23, 2012, 9:04am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Chris Tillman faced three batters yesterday in Fort Myers, struck out all three and was done for the afternoon. Should we read anything into that one inning against the Twins? Are the Orioles considering him for a late-inning relief role? The safe answer is "not at this time." Manager Buck Showalter confirmed that the subject has been broached in the past. "That's not the first time," he said. "That's come up two years ago, a year ago. You've also got to think about...