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Jones leaves game with illness (O's lead 8-1)

August 23, 2011, 4:47pm

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Jones leaves game with illness (O's lead 8-1)

Matt Angle pinch-hit for Adam Jones with two outs in the top of the second inning and struck out. I know the Orioles like Angle, but that's a pretty big responsibility. Batting for the likely Most Valuable Oriole in the second inning? Actually, the Orioles announced that Jones exited because of an illness. Though the Orioles recalled Angle today, Nolan Reimold figures to get most of the starts in left field as the club continues to evaluate him. But just in case...it's not a bad idea to...

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A little more on Pie, plus Berken and the doubleheader

August 23, 2011, 2:59pm

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A little more on Pie, plus Berken and the doubleheader

The Orioles are hoping that Felix Pie clears waivers and accepts an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. Manager Buck Showalter just met with reporters before tonight's game in Minnesota. He talked about the risk of designating Pie for assignment. "The bad side of that is somebody could pick him up or he could become a free agent," Showalter said. "But we got to a point where if he can't get at-bats and get back to being what he's capable of being, it wasn't going to work out for...

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Pie DFA, Orioles and Twins lineups

August 23, 2011, 12:59pm

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The Orioles continued their roster shakeup by designating outfielder Felix Pie for assignment and recalling outfielder Matt Angle from Triple-A Norfolk. Pie has played only once since Aug. 13 and he had a rough day in left field during Sunday's game in Anaheim, losing one ball in the sun and failing to track down two others hit to the fence. He's batting .220 in 85 games. Angle is batting .272 with 13 doubles, three triples, four homers, 33 RBIs and 27 stolen bases in 107 games with...

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Case closed with Gregg? (with Fox update)

August 22, 2011, 8:22pm

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Case closed with Gregg? (with Fox update)

If we can believe Facebook, Jake Fox is replacing Blake Davis on the 25-man roster. Here's what he posted on his page: "I got the call today. I am headed back to be an Oriole in the morning. I have mixed feelings about going back because I was really looking forward to playing for team USA. Going back to the big leagues takes away my eligibility from playing in the world cup and pan am games. I am excited to be back in the big leagues, but disappointed I will miss the opportunity to...

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It's up to the bullpen after Britton (O's win 4-1, Davis optioned)

August 22, 2011, 6:21pm

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It's up to the bullpen after Britton (O's win 4-1, Davis optioned)

The Orioles got five innings out of Zach Britton tonight. Now it's up to the bullpen. Britton allowed one run and six hits, with four walks and four strikeouts. He threw 98 pitches, 57 for strikes. That's a lot of baserunners and pitches over five innings, but he was a master at damage control. We'll find out later whether Britton's pitch count was the deciding factor in manager Buck Showalter removing him from the game, or if there's a health issue. Chris Jakubauskas tossed a perfect...

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Adams announces his presence (so do Hardy and Wieters)

August 22, 2011, 5:29pm

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Adams announces his presence (so do Hardy and Wieters)

Ryan Adams was officially recalled today and immediately placed in the starting lineup at second base. Adams didn't waste any time making sure he got noticed. His single into center field in the top of the third inning gave the Orioles a short-lived 1-0 lead against Twins right-hander Carl Pavano. The Twins scored the tying run in the bottom half of the inning against left-hander Zach Britton, who officially came off the disabled list today. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters in...

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Adams starting at second base (Berken to DL)

August 22, 2011, 1:23pm

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Adams starting at second base (Berken to DL)

Ryan Adams, recalled today from Triple-A Norfolk, is starting at second base for the series-opener in Minnesota. Robert Andino is starting at third. Mark Reynolds is back in the lineup at first base. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Robert Andino 3B Nolan Reimold LF Ryan Adams 2B Zach Britton LHP For the Twins: Revere CF Plouffe SS Mauer 1B Cuddyer RF Kubel LF Thome DH Valencia 3B Hughes 2B...

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VandenHurk receives International League honor

August 22, 2011, 9:43am

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VandenHurk receives International League honor

Triple-A Norfolk pitcher Rick VandenHurk has been named the International League's Pitcher of the Week for the period from Aug. 15-21. VandenHurk tied for the league lead with two wins and 18 strikeouts, and he posted the lowest ERA (0.75) among all pitchers with multiple starts. VandenHurk fanned 13 batters in Game 1 of last Monday's doubleheader against Charlotte. He allowed four hits in six scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory. Facing first-place Durham on Saturday, VandenHurk allowed...

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So what's next?

August 21, 2011, 1:57pm

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If you're a fan of the Seattle Seahawks, this tweet yesterday from ESPN's John Clayton (@claytonESPN) should send chills down your spine: "Tavaris Jackson remains the Seahawks starting QB, but Charlie Whitehurst is closing the gap" See you in the Super Bowl. In the darkest of seasons, fans usually can find a sliver of light. I'm just not sure what the Orioles have done this season to brighten your days. They're on pace for more than 100 losses, but at least ... I've got nothing. A...

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Another game gets away, Adams joining O's, Bell optioned (O's lose 7-1)

August 21, 2011, 12:58pm

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Another game gets away, Adams joining O's, Bell optioned (O's lose 7-1)

Brian Matusz should have stayed in the team hotel or boarded the charter for Minnesota around noon. Making his second start since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, Matusz needed 50 pitches to get through the first two innings because the defense kept him on the mound. The Orioles had three errors in three innings, none by new first baseman Matt Wieters, who was supposed to be the weak link in the field. Blake Davis misplayed two bouncers at third and catcher Craig Tatum fired the ball...

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The ball found Blake Davis (again)

August 21, 2011, 11:57am

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You knew it would happen. Blake Davis is making his first major league appearance at third base today. The first ball put in play was a sharp bouncer to Davis. The baseball gods have a wicked sense of humor. The ball took a big hop and caromed off Davis' chest for an error, allowing Maicer Izturis to reach first base. He was erased at second on a force, but Howie Kendrick singled into right field to put runners on the corners against Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz. Matusz struck out the...

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Berken returning to Baltimore for MRA

August 21, 2011, 9:14am

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Reliever Jason Berken will undergo an MRA on his right elbow tomorrow in Baltimore while the Orioles' road trip continues in Minnesota. Berken is unavailable to pitch because of soreness in his elbow and he'll go on the disabled list to make room for Zach Britton, who will be activated tomorrow and start against the Twins. Berken is 1-2 with a 5.80 ERA in 35 games. He's been optioned twice to Triple-A Norfolk. The right-hander has made one appearance since Aug. 11, going one-third of an...

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Wieters starting at first, B. Davis at third, Pie in left

August 21, 2011, 7:07am

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Wieters starting at first, B. Davis at third, Pie in left

Call off the search. Felix Pie is in today's lineup. Pie is starting in left field, his first appearance since Aug. 13. Matt Wieters is making his first career start at first base. Mark Reynolds twisted his ankle last night in a collision in the 12th inning. I'm not sure whether Wieters is allowed to wear his mask and chest protector. Also, Blake Davis is starting at third base. Josh Bell takes a seat on the bench. Robert Andino is batting sixth. I wouldn't have predicted it back in...

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Orioles rally to tie (then blow lead and game in 12th)

August 20, 2011, 7:28pm

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The Orioles scored twice against the Angels' bullpen in the top of the eighth inning to wipe out a 6-4 deficit and spare Tommy Hunter the loss. Nick Markakis and Adam Jones singled off reliever Bobby Cassevah, and Markakis scored on Vladimir Guerrero's grounder to short. Buck Showalter meets with Jim Hunter following the O's 12-inning loss Closer Jordan Walden was summoned to get the five-out save, but Matt Wieters singled on the first pitch thrown to him - a 96 mph fastball - and Jones...

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Starting still in Johnson's future

August 20, 2011, 7:21pm

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I woke up this morning and hoped that last night's game was just a bad dream, but I'm pretty sure it happened. I'm pretty sure the Orioles blew an 8-6 lead in the bottom of the 12th inning. I'm pretty sure the game was tied, the bases were loaded and we were still waiting for the Orioles to record an out. Bad pitching, bad defense. The usual recipe for disaster. Chris Jakubauskas dominated the 11th inning. He was pounding the strike zone. It was a thing of beauty. But I guess you're...

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Andino's still swinging a hot bat (updated twice)

August 20, 2011, 5:39pm

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Andino's still swinging a hot bat (updated twice)

The Orioles strung together three consecutive singles in the top of the first inning, but they didn't score. That's always a neat trick. Nick Markakis reached on an infield hit with one out. Adam Jones lined a single into left field and Vladimir Guerrero followed with a single to right, but Torii Hunter threw out Markakis at the plate. The Orioles also had three straight singles in the second inning, but they broke a scoreless tie. Mark Reynolds led off the inning with a single into left...

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Orioles lineup against Angels

August 20, 2011, 1:57pm

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This lineup looks very familiar. J.J. Hardy is atop the order, Vladimir Guerrero is batting fourth and Robert Andino stays in the seventh slot. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Robert Andino 2B Nolan Reimold LF Josh Bell 3B Tommy Hunter RHP

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Worth noting

August 20, 2011, 10:13am

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Four Orioles currently have hitting streaks of at least five games. Vladimir Guerrero (.379, 11-for-29) and Adam Jones (.417, 10-for-24) have hit safely in seven straight games. Robert Andino (.381, 8-for-21) and Nick Markakis (.429, 9-for-21) have hit in five straight games. The Orioles are batting .281 on this road trip and .387 (12-for-31) with runners in scoring position. Brad Bergesen tossed another scoreless inning last night. He's allowed just one earned run in his last five...

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Reyes gets through fifth (O's lose 8-3)

August 19, 2011, 7:45pm

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Jo-Jo Reyes almost gave up another run with two outs in the fifth inning, but Nick Markakis fielded Erick Aybar's single and threw out Torii Hunter at the plate for his 12th outfield assist. Brad Bergesen was warming in the bullpen and Reyes was probably facing his last batter. The left-hander has allowed five runs and eight hits in five innings, with three walks and six strikeouts. He's thrown 97 pitches, 65 for strikes. Four of those runs scored in the first inning. Jo-Jo Reyes talks to...

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Orioles need a local Yocum

August 19, 2011, 7:28pm

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When I grow up, I want to be Dr. Lewis Yocum. He's a renowned orthopedist, in case you didn't know. Yocum also has become the personal physician of the Baltimore Orioles. He's the doctor to the scars - elbow, shoulders, etc. In case you're scoring at home, Yocum has removed a bone spur from Jake Arrieta's elbow, inserted an anchor in Dan Klein's shoulder and examined Chris Davis' shoulder within the span of a week. He'll examine Jason Berken's sore right elbow this weekend. Did he...