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Big second inning for Orioles (big scare for Chen, O's lead 9-0)

April 28, 2012, 4:15pm

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It's football weather here at Camden Yards, but the Orioles played inspired baseball in the second inning. They sent nine batters to the plate. They collected six hits. They kept taking extra bases. And they scored five runs to build a nice lead for Taiwanese left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. Adam Jones, Wilson Betemit, Chris Davis and Ronny Paulino strung together singles before Oakland starter Tyson Ross recorded his first out. Davis' single brought home one run. Paulino's delivered two...

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Buck Showalter on Frank Robinson

April 28, 2012, 2:31pm

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The grounds crew is peeling the tarp off the field. I guess that's a good sign, though the forecast is pretty bad, from what I've been told. One of the loudest ovations during today's ceremony for the unveiling of Frank Robinson's statue came when the Hall of Famer proclaimed that "The Oriole Way was the correct way." You don't have to convince manager Buck Showalter, who has long admired Robinson and stays in contact with him. Showalter attended today's ceremony, along with first...

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Logic behind the Orioles lineup

April 28, 2012, 12:41pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter had to piece together his lineup tonight while taking into account all the injuries and illnesses that are picking apart his team. Matt Wieters and Nick Markakis are experiencing the same flu-like symptoms that have swept through the clubhouse. Wieters was going to rest tomorrow, but Showalter chose to sit him tonight because of the cold and rainy conditions. Wieters will catch tomorrow. Markakis is being kept out of right field for the same reason, making him...

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Flaherty in right, Wieters on bench

April 28, 2012, 11:38am

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter is breaking out an interesting lineup tonight, with Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty making his first major league start in right field and Nick Markakis serving as the designated hitter. Ronny Paulino is starting behind the plate, with Matt Wieters listed among the reserves. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis DH Adam Jones CF Wilson Betemit 3B Chris Davis 1B Ronny Paulino C Ryan Flaherty RF Robert Andino 2B Wei-Yin Chen LHP

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Weather won't influence ceremony for Frank Robinson

April 28, 2012, 11:08am

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Weather won't influence ceremony for Frank Robinson

Because so many fans have asked, the Orioles will unveil the statue honoring Frank Robinson in a ceremony that begins at 5:15 p.m., rain or shine. And it hasn't been decided whether the teams would play a doubleheader tomorrow if weather forces a postponement tonight, but since the Athletics return to Baltimore July 27-29, my guess is we'd have a single game tomorrow. The gates open today at 5 p.m., with the festivities taking place in the bullpen area. The special guests include Hank Aaron,...

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Matusz and Anderson: A Glove Story

April 27, 2012, 8:10pm

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I can only assume that the MASN cameras must have focused on Brady Anderson's name inscribed on the glove of Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz. Or perhaps the announcers talked about it. I'm not quite sure, but I've received a ton of inquiries about it. I wouldn't have noticed it from my seat in the press box, and the media isn't allowed to poke through the players' lockers. I could only take your words for it until finally approaching Matusz yesterday afternoon. "Hey Brian, I've got a...

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Showalter speaks after 5-2 loss

April 27, 2012, 6:26pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter gave a figurative tip of the cap to Oakland starter Brandon McCarthy following a 5-2 loss at Camden Yards. He also talked about his own starter, Jake Arrieta, who didn't make it through the sixth inning. "We didn't do much off McCarthy," Showalter said. "I think that was a big part of it. Jake almost got through six innings. He never really got in sync rhythm-wise. His command wasn't what it's capable of, but he kept us in the ballgame. I thought the two...

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Gregg returns to mound (O's lose 5-2)

April 27, 2012, 5:50pm

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Kevin Gregg made his first appearance tonight since April 18 in Chicago, his introduction greeted with boos from what remained of an announced crowd of 18,297. By the third out, they were applauding Gregg, who struck out the first two batters he faced in the ninth inning and induced a fly ball to shallow right field. Gregg threw 10 pitches, seven for strikes, and lowered his ERA from 9.64 to 7.94. Gregg has turned in two straight scoreless outings since allowing six of seven Blue Jays to...

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Arrieta can't complete the sixth (O's trail 4-2, ump tackles fan)

April 27, 2012, 4:44pm

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Arrieta can't complete the sixth (O's trail 4-2, ump tackles fan)

Jake Arrieta threw 70 pitches through the third inning tonight, giving the impression that he wouldn't stick around much longer and the Orioles would make some feeble attempt to retrieve Jason Berken before he unpacked his bags in Norfolk. Arrieta needed 15 pitches to complete the fourth and nine to get through the fifth. The A's were doing him a favor by no longer making him work. Well, they worked him over a bit in the sixth, and he's out of the game. Josh Reddick homered with one out...

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Reimold's running produces run (O's down 3-1)

April 27, 2012, 3:29pm

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Reimold's running produces run (O's down 3-1)

The Orioles have jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning, and full credit goes to leadoff hitter Nolan Reimold. Reimold doubled to right-center field off Oakland starter Brandon McCarthy, hustling into second base ahead of the throw. Reimold tagged and took third on J.J. Hardy's fly ball to left - something you don't always see on a ball hit to that side - and he tagged again and scored on Nick Markaki's liner to medium left. Reimold slid wide of catcher Kurt Suzuki's attempted tag,...

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Berken headed back to Norfolk

April 27, 2012, 1:51pm

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The Orioles made room for second baseman Robert Andino on their 25-man roster today by optioning pitcher Jason Berken to Triple-A Norfolk. Andino rejoined the team today after spending two days in Miami for the birth of his third child and first daughter. He's starting at second base tonight. Manager Buck Showalter wanted to make sure there wouldn't be a corresponding move involving the disabled list before Berken came off the roster. Jim Johnson was discharged from Saint Agnes Hospital...

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Waiting on the roster move

April 27, 2012, 12:29pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter will wait until after batting practice to announce today's roster move. Showalter is playing it safe, saying he's been burned in the past by revealing the move and having a player injured in batting practice. He'll make sure everyone is off the field safely. Look for an announcement around 5:30 p.m. Kevin Gregg and pitching coach Rick Adair met with Showalter behind closed doors this afternoon, but the reliever isn't headed to the disabled list. Gregg had...

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Andino returns, Flaherty stays in lineup

April 27, 2012, 11:08am

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Andino returns, Flaherty stays in lineup

Robert Andino is starting at second base tonight after missing the last two games while being on paternity leave. The Orioles haven't announced a corresponding roster move, but reliever Jason Berken is expected to return to Triple-A Norfolk if no one goes on the disabled list. Berken is at the ballpark, probably in a holding pattern. Also, Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty, who started at second base in Andino's absence, moves to third base tonight. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold LF J.J. Hardy...

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This, that and the other

April 26, 2012, 7:55pm

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The Oakland Athletics are here for a three-game series that begins tonight, and Jake Arrieta gets first crack at them. Arrieta has made one career start against Oakland, taking the loss after allowing three earned runs (four total) and six hits in seven innings. Oakland's Brandon McCarthy is winless in three decisions this year despite a 3.38 ERA. He's 1-1 with a 4.97 ERA in seven career appearances (five starts) against the Orioles, with 36 hits, 14 walks and 16 strikeouts in 29 innings....

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Showalter talks about Johnson and Johnson after 5-2 win

April 26, 2012, 6:43pm

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Showalter talks about Johnson and Johnson after 5-2 win

Orioles manager Buck Showalter passed along some good news on Jim Johnson and some words of encouragement regarding first baseman Nick Johnson. First, the closer, who remains hospitalized but is apparently close to being sent home. Buck Showalter speaks with the media following the Orioles' 5-2 win over the Blue Jays "We're looking forward to getting J.J. back, and the hope is that he gets out tomorrow morning if he keeps his food down," Showalter said. "I know he ate tonight and has a...

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A crazy, crazy sixth inning (scoring change and O's lead)

April 26, 2012, 5:06pm

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A crazy, crazy sixth inning (scoring change and O's lead)

Let's recap what happened in the sixth inning - the good, the bad and the ugly. Brian Matusz lost his shutout with two outs in the top half when first baseman Nick Johnson failed to backhand Eric Thames' bouncer along the line. Johnson, known for his defense and on-base percentage, whiffed on the ball as two runs scored. Thames was given a triple. Johnson was given an earful by fans already agitated by his failures at the plate. A single and walk put Matusz in hot water, but Edwin...

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Matusz's hot start, Johnson's dubious mark, Flaherty's achievement

April 26, 2012, 4:32pm

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Matusz's hot start, Johnson's dubious mark, Flaherty's achievement

Brian Matusz hasn't gone more than 5 2/3 innings in his first three starts, but he needs three outs tonight to clear the sixth. Matusz is shutting out the Blue Jays on three hits, with one walk and two strikeouts. He's thrown 71 pitches, 50 for strikes. It would be great for Matusz to keep it going, but no matter what happens from here, it's been an encouraging start. He's only had one clean inning - the third - but he got a double play in the first after a leadoff walk, got two outs...

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Pineiro headed to Norfolk, and other notes

April 26, 2012, 2:03pm

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Pineiro headed to Norfolk, and other notes

Joel Pineiro threw a five-inning simulated game today at the minor league complex and is headed to Triple-A Norfolk. Pineiro will be available to start for the Tides in five days, so a roster move is pending. The Orioles have a little more time to figure out how to make room for him. I told you earlier that Jim Johnson could be released from the hospital tomorrow morning. Here's a comment from manager Buck Showalter. The last line amuses me. "Talked to Jimmy today," Showalter said. "Not...

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Updates on Johnson, Wada, Andino, Teagarden and more

April 26, 2012, 12:43pm

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Updates on Johnson, Wada, Andino, Teagarden and more

Jim Johnson's condition has improved, and he could be released from the hospital later tonight or, more likely, tomorrow morning. Johnson will attempt to eat today. If he can hold down his food, his chances increase of being sent home. Manager Buck Showalter doesn't know whether Johnson would be available to pitch tomorrow night if he returns to Camden Yards. Tsuyoshi Wada will fly into Los Angeles on Sunday and have his left elbow examined the following day by renowned orthopedist Dr....

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Reimold returns to lineup

April 26, 2012, 11:35am

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After missing the last four games, Nolan Reimold is back in left field tonight for the Orioles. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis DH Mark Reynolds 3B Nick Johnson 1B Ryan Flaherty 2B Brian Matusz LHP For the Jays: Escobar SS Lawrie 3B Bautista RF Encarnacion 1B Thames LF Francisco DH Davis CF Arencibia C Vizquel 2B Hutchison RHP