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Orioles still in buyers mode ... for now

July 11, 2017, 9:27am

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The Orioles remain in buyers mode as they wait for the season to resume on Friday, when they begin a 10-game homestand. However, it's subject to change depending on what happens over the next three weeks. Here's what won't change: The Orioles continue to hold onto hope that the pitchers and position players currently on the 25-man roster and in the organization will provide the biggest lifts as they attempt to make the playoffs again. "I keep waiting for our team to perform at the level...

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Bullpen set up nicely for Orioles

July 10, 2017, 3:44pm

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While the majority of the pitching focus rightly falls upon the Orioles rotation and an ERA that's approaching 6.00, the bullpen is rounding into shape. Manager Buck Showalter finally may have the unit in place that he's desired, beginning with closer Zach Britton, twice removed from the active roster with a strained left forearm. Britton's third appearance Sunday since his return easily was his most dominant with ground balls to first baseman Trey Mancini and third baseman Manny Machado and...

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Quick update on Chris Davis

July 10, 2017, 1:28pm

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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis completed his first injury rehab game today after eight innings at Single-A Frederick. Davis batted second and had five plate appearances against Myrtle Beach. He went 1-for-4 with a walk and run scored. Keys manager Keith Bodie removed Davis for a pinch-runner after a double in the eighth inning. Davis walked in the first inning against Pelicans starter Scott Effross and scored on Ryan Mountcastle's two-run double. He struck out looking in the second and...

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A few thoughts on the first half

July 09, 2017, 5:54pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - When does four games below .500 at the All-Star break feel like a positive development? When the Orioles were six below with two left. Too bad there's really no such thing as momentum in baseball based on games won. The next day's starting pitcher dictates it. And four days will pass before the Orioles resume play. They need Kevin Gausman to come out strong on Friday against the Cubs. They need the entire rotation to step up or they have no shot at contending. The starters are...

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Wrapping up an 11-5 win

July 09, 2017, 3:02pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - The fire alarm didn't sound at Target Field today. It only looked like a drill as the Orioles rushed to get out of the ballpark and catch their flights home for the All-Star break. Stragglers were in danger of being left behind. The Orioles ended the first half with two consecutive wins, including today's 11-5 romp over the Twins to leave them 42-46 and in fourth place in the American League East, 7 1/2 games behind the first-place Red Sox and four out of the wild card. "It's...

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Orioles close first half with 11-5 win and series split

July 09, 2017, 1:23pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - Whose idea was it to stop the season? The Orioles have closed the first half with back-to-back victories, jumping out to an early lead today and defeating the Twins 11-5 to gain a series split before an announced crowd of 25,848 at Target Field. Adam Jones homered twice and drove in five runs, Caleb Joseph had three RBIs and Ubaldo JimÃ©nez was scored upon in only one of his five innings. JimÃ©nez had allowed only nine earned runs in 44 2/3 innings at Target Field before today...

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Updating Davis, the rotation and Santander (O's lead 11-5)

July 09, 2017, 9:39am

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Updating Davis, the rotation and Santander (O's lead 11-5)

MINNEAPOLIS - Chris Davis took batting practice again this morning and he remains scheduled to begin a short injury rehab assignment Monday afternoon at Single-A Frederick. Davis will get three or four at-bats with the Keys in his first game since going on the disabled list retroactive to June 13 with a strained right oblique. "It went fine," said manager Buck Showalter. "Ready to go tomorrow at Frederick. He's had his All-Star break." Showalter said Davis just needs to get "back in the...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

July 09, 2017, 9:05am

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MINNEAPOLIS - Jonathan Schoop is back at second base today as the Orioles conclude their road trip and the first half. RubÃ©n Tejada is starting at shortstop. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Caleb Joseph is behind the plate. For the Orioles Seth Smith RF Manny Machado 3B Jonathan Schoop 2B Adam Jones CF Mark Trumbo DH Trey Mancini 1B Hyun Soo Kim LF Caleb Joseph C RubÃ©n Tejada SS Ubaldo JimÃ©nez RHP For the Twins Brian Dozier 2B Robbie Grossman DH Max Kepler RF Miguel SanÃ³ 3B Jason...

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Last game before the break

July 08, 2017, 4:50pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - The Orioles understand that they can't make up all of this lost ground in one or two games. With one or two swings. With a few quality starts. You spend that much time digging a hole, you don't climb out of it in a couple of seconds. "One game at time, don't think about yesterday," said Jonathan Schoop, who enabled the Orioles to improve to 1-0 yesterday with him as the starting shortstop. "Today we have to win. Now don't think about today. Come back tomorrow trying to win...

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Orioles end losing streak at five games with 5-1 win (with quotes)

July 08, 2017, 1:15pm

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MINNESOTA - Wade Miley wanted the starting assignment today. He didn't beg for it. He didn't stand on top of manager Buck Showalter's desk and pound his chest. But he didn't want to give the appearance that he was hiding from his slump. Give him the ball and another chance. Why stagger into the break when you can strut? Miley came within an out of a defined quality start, holding the Twins to one run, and the Orioles ended their five-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory before an announced...

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Tillman on his view from the bullpen (O's ahead 5-1)

July 08, 2017, 9:51am

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Tillman on his view from the bullpen (O's ahead 5-1)

MINNESOTA - Chris Tillman is sitting in a major league bullpen today, and not at an All-Star Game or to visit friends and teammates. He's listed with the relievers after returning from paternity leave. Tillman hasn't pitched in relief in a major league game and can't remember the last time it happened in the minors. It was one game at Triple-A Norfolk in 2012 after five at a rookie-level affiliate of the Mariners in 2006. "That's why I'm here," he said. "I threw my bullpen and it went...

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Orioles DFA Paul Janish

July 08, 2017, 9:09am

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MINNESOTA - Infielder Paul Janish is back in limbo. But at least it's close to home. The Orioles designated Janish for assignment this afternoon to create room for pitcher Chris Tillman on the 25-man roster. Tillman came off the paternity list and is available in the bullpen. Janish has multiple outrights and can refuse the assignment if he clears waivers. However, he's likely to stay, as he's done previously. The Orioles want to keep Janish in the organization and start him again at...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

July 08, 2017, 8:03am

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MINNESOTA - Jonathan Schoop will make his first major league start at shortstop in this afternoon's game against the Twins. The Orioles have not announced a corresponding roster move for Chris Tillman's return from the paternity list. As I wrote this morning, with Johnny Giavotella starting at second base and Schoop moving to short, the Orioles can remove one of their shortstops. For the OriolesJoey Rickard LFManny Machado 3BJonathan Schoop SSAdam Jones CFMark Trumbo DHTrey Mancini...

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Miley gets another chance before the break

July 07, 2017, 8:56pm

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Miley gets another chance before the break

MINNESOTA - Orioles manager Buck Showalter had a decision to make. Keep Wade Miley in the rotation and in turn, or reinsert Chris Tillman following his separation from the team for the birth of his daughter. Go with the cold hand or a guy who hadn't been around in almost a week and would be flying into Minnesota late the night before his assignment. Showalter debated whether to put Miley in the bullpen for the weekend and give him a fresh start, instead of today's start, coming out of the...

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Orioles acquire Aaron Myers from Brewers

July 07, 2017, 8:42pm

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MINNESOTA - The Orioles continue to move their international signing bonus slots in exchange for young players. The latest trade came late tonight when they acquired right-hander Aaron Myers, 23, from the Brewers and assigned him to Single-A Delmarva. The Brewers signed Myers as an undrafted free agent in 2015 out of Longwood University in Farmville, Va. He's 6-2 with a 2.63 ERA in 41 minor league games, with 28 walks and 106 strikeouts in 89 innings. Opponents are batting .202 against...

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Orioles lose big lead and another game (with quotes)

July 07, 2017, 7:23pm

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MINNESOTA - A game that started with back-to-back home runs for the Orioles, that began with such promise that a six-run lead was attached to it like ribbon, deteriorated into one of the worst losses of the season. The fact that it doesn't immediately vault to No. 1 without debate speaks volumes. Kevin Gausman failed to record an out in the fifth inning, another sizeable margin punctured under his watch, and the Orioles fell to the Twins 9-6 before an announced crowd of 28,668 at Target...

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Miley starting on Saturday (O's down 7-6)

July 07, 2017, 3:37pm

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Miley starting on Saturday (O's down 7-6)

MINNESOTA - Orioles manager Buck Showalter has chosen left-hander Wade Miley to start Saturday afternoon's game against the Twins at Target Field. Miley is taking his regular turn. It was in doubt as Showalter debated whether to start Chris Tillman, who returns on Saturday from paternity leave. Tillman is flying into Minnesota late tonight. "I just didn't like the idea of ... he hasn't really done much," Showalter said. "I don't think it's in his best interest or ours. And I think Wade...

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Davis remains encouraged by health as activities increase

July 07, 2017, 2:00pm

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Davis remains encouraged by health as activities increase

MINNESOTA - Whether Chris Davis is ready for more baseball activities won't be clear until the Orioles first baseman wakes up on Saturday and determines that the soreness hasn't returned to his right side. Davis took batting practice, threw and fielded ground balls earlier today and said he responded favorably to it. Still no setbacks as he tries to return from a strained oblique. "I think the biggest test is probably going to be tomorrow, what I feel like tomorrow, from what I hear. But I...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

July 07, 2017, 12:54pm

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MINNESOTA - Orioles first baseman Chris Davis took live batting practice this afternoon and fielded ground balls while increasing the intensity of his baseball activities. Davis hadn't hit live pitching since going on the disabled list with a strained right oblique. He's expected to play Monday afternoon at Single-A Frederick and Wednesday night at low Single-A Delmarva, work out with the Orioles on Thursday and return to the active roster the following day. Jonathan Schoop played his first...

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Updating Hardy and tonight's game

July 06, 2017, 8:19pm

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MINNESOTA - Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy flew back to Baltimore yesterday morning and will see a hand specialist on Wednesday. Hardy could be cleared to begin light activities as he recovers from a fractured bone in his right wrist. (Why don't you hear about players seeing a wrist specialist?) The Orioles placed Hardy on the disabled list retroactive to June 19, putting his appointment around the three-week mark. He seems to be progressing with no setbacks, though plenty of hurdles remain in...