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Hardy homer notes (O's lose, 7-6)

August 08, 2011, 5:04pm

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Tonight's attendance: 17,498 J.J. Hardy smacked a three-run homer off White Sox reliever Jesse Crain in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Orioles a 6-5 lead and set up Jeremy Guthrie for his sixth win. Matt Wieters doubled off John Danks for his third hit tonight, and he reached third base after sliding into Gordon Beckham's glove and jarring the ball loose. Crain replaced Danks with one out, and Hardy greeted him with a shot into the left field seats. Hardy is the first Orioles...

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Extra, extra: O's trail 4-2

August 08, 2011, 3:35pm

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The White Sox have six hits off Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie through two innings tonight. Five of them have gone for extra bases. Paul Konerko doubled with two outs in the first inning, but he was stranded. Then the floodgates opened. A.J. Pierzynski led off the second with a 394-foot home run. Alex Rios, batting .215 before tonight, doubled to left field and scored on a single by Adam Dunn, who was batting .163. Guthrie got ahead of Gordon Beckham, 0-2, and served up another home run....

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Roster move official: Izturis to DL

August 08, 2011, 2:43pm

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The Orioles placed infielder Cesar Izturis on the 15-day disabled list today with a left groin strain. The move was announced a few minutes ago. Reliever Jason Berken has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take Izturis' spot on the 25-man roster. Izturis is making his second trip to the disabled list. He also was sidelined May 13 to Aug. 5 with a right elbow ulnar nerve injury that required surgery. Izturis went 1-for-4 in two games after being activated and is batting .200 (6-for-30)...

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Davis updates Davis (with Chisox lineup)

August 08, 2011, 1:15pm

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Davis updates Davis (with Chisox lineup)

Chris Davis really wanted to start at first base tonight. Here's how much: "I've tried," he said. "I literally actually put my name in the lineup before anybody else did and when I came back, it said I was pitching, so I moved it back out of the lineup. I would love to pitch, but I just don't want to subject these guys to that." Davis has temporarily lost his place in the lineup, but not his sense of humor. He was on a roll today while standing in front of his locker. "I'll...

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Berken headed to Baltimore, and other updates

August 08, 2011, 12:36pm

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Berken headed to Baltimore, and other updates

The Orioles have summoned reliever Jason Berken from Triple-A Norfolk, and he could be officially recalled if the club decides to place infielder Cesar Izturis on the 15-day disabled list. Izturis left yesterday's game in the fifth inning with a strained left groin, and he's "probably a little more sore" today, according to manager Buck Showalter. It's possible that a roster move will be announced later today. Berken could fill the bullpen spot vacated by left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes, who...

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Chris Davis remains out of lineup

August 08, 2011, 11:32am

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Shortstop J.J. Hardy has returned to the lineup after leaving Thursday night's game with a sore left ankle, but first baseman Chris Davis remains on the bench with a sore right shoulder. I'll pass along an update after manager Buck Showalter meets with reporters around 4 p.m. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Mark Reynolds 1B Nolan Reimold LF Matt Wieters C Robert Andino 2B Josh Bell 3B Jeremy Guthrie RHP

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This, that and the other

August 07, 2011, 6:55pm

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Despite all the issues swirling around the Orioles, it's still hard to believe that they haven't won a series since June 24-26 against the Reds. You'd think it might happen by accident. They've got four games coming against the White Sox beginning tonight. A split doesn't count. It's got to be at least three out of four. We might have another roster move today, depending on the severity of Cesar Izturis' strained left groin. Izturis could go back on the disabled list, which would...

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Reynolds tape-measuring his words on long homer

August 07, 2011, 1:01pm

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Reynolds tape-measuring his words on long homer

As you know by now, Mark Reynolds' 450-foot blast into the second deck tied for the sixth-longest home run in the 20-year history of Camden Yards. Here's a partial list: Darryl Strawberry, 465, 6/17/98 Pedro Munoz, 463, 5/25/96 Jeffrey Hammonds, 460, 9/15/97 Mo Vaughn, 457, 7/796 Eric Davis, 452, 9/26/93 Mark Reynolds, 450, 8/7/11 Juan Gonzalez, 450, 7/26/92 Manny Ramirez, 450, 8/14/95 Russell Branyan, 450, 6/11/09 Mark Reynolds talks about his two homers including one that reached the...

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Showalter speaks after 7-2 loss

August 07, 2011, 12:49pm

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The Orioles are 0-9-2 in their last 11 series after today's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays. They haven't won a series since June 24-26 against the Reds. Buck Showalter meets with the media to speak about the O's 7-2 loss to the Jays "It's frustrating because it's something that, we'd like to win all three," manager Buck Showalter said. "Where we are, we need to make up some ground just from a W and L standpoint. Chicago's coming in here for four and hopefully we get some of our people...

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For Reynolds, second deck was in the cards

August 07, 2011, 11:36am

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For Reynolds, second deck was in the cards

This just in: Mark Reynolds has sick power. Reynolds hit his second home run today, and the ball traveled an estimated 450 feet into the second deck in left field. Reynolds tied for the sixth-longest homer in Camden Yards history. It's the second-longest hit by an Oriole. Jeffrey Hammonds launched a ball 460 feet on Sept. 15, 1997 in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Indians. I've seen one other ball reach the second deck, and it came off Juan Gonzalez's bat during batting practice for...

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Simon gone, Bergesen in, Reyes for Tuesday

August 07, 2011, 11:17am

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Simon gone, Bergesen in, Reyes for Tuesday

I'm speculating about the last part because the Orioles haven't announced it, but Brad Bergesen is no longer an option to start Tuesday night because he replaced Alfredo Simon today, and Jo-Jo Reyes is leaning against the dugout railing. Reyes isn't an option to pitch in relief today or he'd be, you know, sitting in the bullpen. Simon gave up six runs (four earned) and 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings. He didn't walk a batter, struck out three and served up Brett Lawrie's first major league...

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Orioles facing perfection again (Izturis injured)

August 07, 2011, 10:25am

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Brandon Morrow retired the first 15 Orioles he faced last night. Ricky Romero has retired the first nine Orioles today. Romero has struck out three batters. He's let two balls out of the infield. He's disposed of the Orioles in 27 pitches. He also has a 2-0 lead after Jose Bautista poked a two-run double down the right field line in the third inning. Both runs off Alfredo Simon were unearned after third baseman Josh Bell misplayed Rajai Davis' grounder with one out. Bell never got in...

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Hardy and Davis talk about their injuries

August 07, 2011, 8:38am

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Hardy and Davis talk about their injuries

Shortstop J.J. Hardy didn't reveal much about the CT scan taken yesterday on his left ankle, other than to say the news was good. Hardy isn't avoiding the topic. It's just a little confusing. He doesn't have swelling in the ankle and it doesn't always bother him. It's been somewhat of a mystery. "It was good news, definitely," he said. "Nothing wrong with the bone structure or anything with the bone. Looks like I'll take another day kind of easy today, don't test it really, and...

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Reyes the frontrunner to make Tuesday's start

August 07, 2011, 8:16am

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Reyes the frontrunner to make Tuesday's start

Nothing is official, but left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes threw in the bullpen today in preparation for Tuesday night's start against the White Sox. Reyes took a work day after failing to pitch in last night's 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He'd be ready to start Tuesday if he isn't needed in relief over these next two games. Brad Bergesen appears to be the other in-house candidate from the bullpen, but Reyes clearly is the frontrunner at this point. Triple-A Norfolk's Rick VandenHurk would be...

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Orioles lineup against Toronto

August 07, 2011, 7:22am

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So much for a left-handed lineup against Blue Jays southpaw Ricky Romero. For the Orioles: Robert Andino SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Mark Reynolds 1B Nolan Reimold LF Craig Tatum C Josh Bell 3B Cesar Izturis 2B

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Hardy and Davis out of lineup

August 07, 2011, 7:17am

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Manager Buck Showalter hasn't posted his lineup for today's series-finale against the Blue Jays, but shortstop J.J. Hardy and first baseman Chris Davis won't be in it. The CT scan on Hardy's left ankle and the MRI on Davis' right shoulder didn't reveal anything that brings long-term concerns to the Orioles. Both players say they hope to return to the lineup tomorrow. Hardy will try to run tomorrow. Davis will swing a bat and throw. Davis said he has the normal wear and tear in his...

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Showalter speaks after 6-2 win

August 06, 2011, 7:12pm

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Chris Tillman got the bulk of the attention tonight after the Orioles' 6-2 win over the Blue Jays, which seemed to make the most sense. It all starts with starting pitching, as I'm sure you've heard. "I was real proud of Chris tonight," said manager Buck Showalter. "You think of all the challenges for a young pitcher. He's had six days, and the rain. In today's age, everybody sees the radar maps. He carried a good fastball early on, and I thought the bases-loaded, no-outs situation was...

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Jones reaches career high in homers (O's win 6-2)

August 06, 2011, 5:55pm

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Jones reaches career high in homers (O's win 6-2)

When Brandon Morrow loses a perfect game, he really loses it. Nolan Reimold singled to lead off the bottom of the sixth, Blake Davis singled with one out and Reimold scored on shortstop Yunel Escobar's error. Nick Markakis popped up for the second out, but Adam Jones followed with a three-run homer on the flagcourt in right field. Orioles 4, Blue Jays 2. Jones has a career-high 20 homers to go with 68 RBIs. He began the night batting .293. Is there any doubt that he's the Most Valuable...

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Updating Tillman and Matusz (again)

August 06, 2011, 5:02pm

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Because we like to pair them together. Chris Tillman is pumping 94 mph fastballs at the Toronto Blue Jays. More important, they're not making much contact against him. Tillman has allowed one run, on Colby Rasmus' first homer with the Blue Jays, in four innings. He's allowed two hits, walked none and struck out five. He's thrown 47 pitches, 31 for strikes. Tillman struck out the side in the fourth, his last pitch a 91 mph cutter to Adam Lind. He blew a 94 mph fastball past Jose Bautista,...

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Game set to start at 8:15 p.m. (updated)

August 06, 2011, 3:49pm

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Game set to start at 8:15 p.m. (updated)

The tarp is off the field, but not entirely. It's been folded back to the outfield grass. The mound and home plate remain covered. We're told that the game will start at 8:15 p.m. It will probably be delayed again. The forecast is awful. Down on the farm, Brian Matusz has thrown two scoreless innings for Triple-A Norfolk, allowing two hits and striking out one. He's thrown 19 pitches, 14 for strikes. Twins first baseman Justin Morneau, on an injury-rehab assignment with Rochester,...