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Teagarden hit by liner, Markakis talks about right field debut

March 20, 2012, 12:22pm

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Teagarden hit by liner, Markakis talks about right field debut

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Phillies scored one run each off relievers Jim Johnson, Willie Eyre and Zach Phillips over the last three innings to defeat the Orioles, 4-1, before a sellout crowd of 7,811 at Ed Smith Stadium. Adam Jones had two of the Orioles' four hits. Backup catcher Taylor Teagarden, still shut down by discomfort in his lower back, was hit on the back of the left hand by a Ty Wigginton line drive while standing at the dugout railing. X-rays were negative. Teagarden might want to...

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Matusz on Matusz

March 20, 2012, 11:15am

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Phillies scored once off Willie Eyre in the eighth, and Erik Kratz homered off Zach Phillips in the ninth to increase their lead to 4-1. So how did Brian Matusz rate today's performance, when he allowed one run and seven hits, with one walk and three strikeouts, over five innings? "Good," he said. "Being able to go as deep as I could, getting a lot of ground balls, double plays. Defense played great today. J.J. (Hardy) and (Robert) Andino up the middle are phenomenal,...

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Matusz allows one run in five innings (O's trail 2-1)

March 20, 2012, 10:17am

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Matusz allows one run in five innings (O's trail 2-1)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Brian Matusz wasn't especially sharp today, allowing seven hits and walking his first spring batter over five innings, but the damage was minimal. The Phillies managed only one run, on former Oriole Ty Wigginton's single in the first inning that scored former Oriole Lou Montanez. Matusz was aided by three double plays over the first three innings. Matusz struck out three batters, raising his spring total to 16 over 15 innings. In his last three starts, Matusz...

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Talking injuries with Britton and O'Day

March 20, 2012, 9:23am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Zach Britton is convinced that he knows what isn't wrong with his left shoulder. The trick is finding out what's causing the inflammation. Britton hopes to get a definitive answer on Wednesday when he's examined by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla. "I just want to get someone else to look at it," he said. "We've done treatment since August on it and some of the same issues keep popping back up, so I want to see what he has to say. Obviously, he's seen thousands of...

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Britton to see Dr. Andrews on Wednesday

March 20, 2012, 8:18am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Zach Britton has scheduled an appointment with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday in Pensacola, Fla. Britton hasn't pitched since Thursday in a minor league game because of inflammation in his left shoulder. He was scratched from Monday's start at Twin Lakes Park. Orioles orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens has been in contact with Andrews, who will examine Britton's MRI taken on Feb. 8. Britton says there's no tear in his shoulder, and...

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Orioles and Phillies lineups

March 20, 2012, 6:28am

SARASOTA, Fla. - Nick Markakis is making his first start in right field this spring. That's a big step from serving as the designated hitter. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold LF Nick Johnson DH Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Mark Reynolds 3B Chris Davis 1B Robert Andino 2B Brian Matusz LHP I'll pass along the other pitchers later. For the Phillies: Galvis 2B Montanez LF Pence RF Wigginton 1B Mayberry CF Ruiz C Frandsen 3B Martinez SS Halladay RHP No DH for the...

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While waiting for the lineup ...

March 20, 2012, 5:35am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are having another meeting this morning, this one involving the Major League Baseball Players Association, so the clubhouse is closed to the media until batting practice ends around 11:30 a.m. Jeremy Guthrie used to be the Orioles' rep, but he's gone. We're not sure who has taken his place. Sidney Ponson was the rep for one year. Seriously. I haven't seen a lineup posted, but Brian Matusz will oppose the Phillies' Roy Halladay. And you can bet that most of...

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Arrieta goes four innings in minor league game

March 19, 2012, 11:02am

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Arrieta goes four innings in minor league game

SARASOTA, Fla. - Jake Arrieta recorded 16 outs in four innings in today's game against the Minnesota Twins' Single-A team at Twin Lakes Park. He stayed on the mound for two extra outs in the first and third innings to increase his pitch count, which stood at 63 - including 45 strikes - once he was finished. Arrieta gave up two singles in the second inning. His defense committed two errors behind him in the fourth, which also kept him on the mound. His fastball was 94-95 mph. "Today was...

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Pitching a fit over the rotation

March 19, 2012, 5:00am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are off today for the only time this spring, and unlike last year, manager Buck Showalter hasn't arranged an intrasquad game to keep us busy. However, Jake Arrieta is scheduled to throw four innings at the minor league complex at Twin Lakes Park, so I'll be heading over there around noon to make sure his arm doesn't fall off. Would it surprise anyone? The pitching news here goes from good to bad within hours. One guy progresses and another guy regresses. The...

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Britton scratched from Monday's start

March 18, 2012, 6:41pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Zach Britton has been scratched from Monday afternoon's start at the minor league complex because of a sore left shoulder. Britton was supposed to go three innings in a Single-A game at Twin Lakes Park, but he's bothered by inflammation in the shoulder. Team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens examined him today. The Orioles will know more about Britton's condition and future availability on Tuesday. Britton threw two innings and 31 pitches Thursday in a game...

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Simon reinjures groin (O's lead 6-1)

March 18, 2012, 5:09pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Alfredo Simon was supposed to throw 60-65 pitches tonight, but he tweaked his groin again in the second inning and didn't return for the third. Simon was pitching for the first time since March 10. He's totaled seven innings in three outings. "The thing is my groin was bothering me a little bit in the second inning," he said. "They asked me if I hurt myself a little bit and I said, 'Yes.' I feel strong, but in the second inning I tweaked my groin, so I stopped, and...

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The Wright stuff

March 18, 2012, 4:38pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter didn't bring Mike Wright here to serve only as an extra arm late in a split-squad game. Wright, the third-round pick in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft out of East Carolina, replaced Luis Ayala to begin the fourth inning tonight and faced Mark Teixeira, Raul Ibanez and Bill Hall. So much for mop-up duty. Wright struck out Teixeira and Hall and retired Ibanez on a pop up. His fastball registered 92-93 mph. He wasn't done. Showalter kept him in the...

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Jones and Wieters homer in first inning (O's lead 5-1)

March 18, 2012, 3:36pm

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Jones and Wieters homer in first inning (O's lead 5-1)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Two of the quieter bats in Orioles' camp cranked up the volume tonight in the first inning. Adam Jones drilled a three-run homer to center field off Yankees starter Ivan Nova to give the Orioles an early lead. After Chris Davis grounded out, Matt Wieters launched a home run to right field on a two-strike pitch. Jones was 5-for-22 with two RBIs before tonight, but he seemed prolific compared to Wieters, who was 2-for-20 with no RBIs. Jones didn't have an extra-base hit...

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Flaherty is just a glove machine

March 18, 2012, 12:28pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Ryan Flaherty has a nice collection of gloves in his spring training locker, but not because he's a memorabilia nut. Flaherty is making his first start in right field tonight against the New York Yankees. He's also played left field, shortstop, second base and third base. The only thing missing is a catcher's mitt. "I guess if they asked me, I'm sure I could go back there and make it work, but I don't have much experience behind the plate," he said, grinning....

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Oldest living former Oriole passes away

March 18, 2012, 11:11am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Dave Philley, who played for the Orioles in 1955-56 and 1960-61 as part of an 18-year major league career, died Thursday in his hometown of Paris, Texas. He was 91. Philley was the oldest living former Oriole. Philley set a record with 24 pinch-hits during the 1961 season - an American League record that still stands. Coincidentally, one of Philley's best friends, Eddie Robinson, is now the oldest living ex-Oriole. Robinson, 91, who also hails from Paris, Texas, played four...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups (updated)

March 18, 2012, 9:26am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Nick Markakis is starting again tonight as the Orioles' designated hitter, giving him back-to-back games for the first time this spring. OK, what position hasn't Ryan Flaherty played? For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 3B Ryan Flaherty RF Robert Andino 2B Alfredo Simon RHP For the Yankees: Gardner CF Nunez SS Cano 2B Teixeira 1B Ibanez DH Hall 3B Maxwell RF Wise LF Molina C Nova RHP If...

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Cleaning out my notebook (and lineup)

March 17, 2012, 5:08pm

Orioles

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have two split-squad games again today. They might be approaching a spring training record. I'm skipping the 1:05 p.m. game against the Braves in Orlando, because the clubhouse at the Ed Smith Stadium complex opens to the media at 2 p.m. Also, the Orioles figure to play most of their "regulars" in the 7:05 p.m. game against the Yankees that airs on MASN. Jason Hammel and Tsuyoshi Wada will pitch against the Braves, who will start left-hander Mike Minor. Alfredo...

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Showalter speaks after 3-3 tie

March 17, 2012, 12:39pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles played to their third tie in eight days today, getting a two-out double by Joe Mahoney in the bottom of the ninth and an RBI single from Steve Tolleson to erase a 3-2 deficit. Neither team scored in the 10th, and the Orioles' record stands at 5-6-3. Zach Phillips retired the side in order in the top of the 10th. Pedro Strop gave up two hits in the ninth, but didn't permit a run. Kevin Gregg, Jim Johnson and Matt Lindstrom also had scoreless innings. Johnson...

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Chen on Chen

March 17, 2012, 11:08am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles scored twice in the sixth inning on an error and passed ball to reduce Boston's lead to 3-2. Way to manufacture those runs! Nick Markakis collected his second hit, a double, took third on an Adam Jones single and came home on an errant pickoff throw. Markakis isn't running at full speed, and he was cautious breaking back toward second on Jones' grounder up the middle before taking third. Wei-Yin Chen met with reporters outside the clubhouse after allowing...

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Chen cruised until the fifth (updated)

March 17, 2012, 10:22am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Wei-Yin Chen became the first Orioles pitcher today to work past the fourth inning, though the fifth didn't go as smoothly as the rest. Chen took a three-hit shutout into the top of the fifth before allowing back-to-back singles to Ryan Lavarnway and Pedro Ciriaco, and a three-run homer to former Orioles farmhand Nate Spears. His only walk came with two outs to former Orioles outfielder Darnell McDonald, but Josh Kroeger struck out looking to end the inning. Chen...