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Flaherty gets rare start tonight (we're tied)

April 26, 2017, 2:30pm

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Flaherty gets rare start tonight (we're tied)

Shortstop J.J. Hardy is out of the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since April 15 in Toronto, which coincided with Ryan Flaherty's only start this month. Hardy got to rest two days later with the Orioles having their fourth open date on the schedule. He played in the next eight games without a break, going 4-for-30, after a 7-for-16 stretch in the previous four games. The Orioles are off again Thursday, giving Hardy an extended rest before Friday night's series opener at Yankee...

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Early notes on Britton, Tillman, Rickard and upcoming starters

April 26, 2017, 12:58pm

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Early notes on Britton, Tillman, Rickard and upcoming starters

Orioles closer Zach Britton will pitch Friday evening at Double-A Bowie if today's side session, as expected, didn't bring any discomfort in his left forearm area. The Baysox have a 7:05 p.m. game against Akron at Prince George's Stadium. Britton won't be activated from the disabled list before Sunday in New York. The Orioles will decide whether he needs another outing in the minors. Britton hasn't pitched since April 14 in Toronto. He's allowed one run in seven innings and gone...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

April 26, 2017, 11:01am

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Ryan Flaherty is in the starting lineup tonight at shortstop, as the Orioles close their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Manager Buck Showalter said he wanted to give Flaherty a start during the homestand. Seth Smith is leading off and playing right field. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and batting seventh. Orioles relievers have allowed one earned run in 16 1/3 innings, with three saves, on the homestand. The bullpen has surrendered only one run in the last 19 2/3 innings. For the...

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Triple-A rotation needs to turn around a rough start

April 25, 2017, 7:44pm

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Triple-A rotation needs to turn around a rough start

The Orioles and Rays didn't let the weather stop them last night. Cold and rainy conditions are just part of the gig. The affiliates didn't have it so good - if we've lowered our standards to the point where last night's weather is acceptable. Triple-A Norfolk, Single-A Frederick and Single-A Delmarva were rained out. Double-A Bowie was in Richmond and gave up two runs in the ninth, stranded 14 runners and lost 2-1. Norfolk left-hander Chris Lee is starting today against Buffalo. He's 0-1...

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Rays walk past Orioles in 2-0 win (with Showalter quotes)

April 25, 2017, 6:00pm

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The walks came back and left marks on Wade Miley. Miley handed out six free passes tonight in seven innings, including two in back-to-back fashion in the fourth that led to the first two runs of the game. And the last. Miley completed seven innings at 116 pitches, with two runs and four hits allowed and eight strikeouts. He never got an ounce of offensive support, with 18 of the last 19 Orioles retired, and the Rays claimed a 2-0 victory at Camden Yards. The Orioles got four balls out of the...

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Orioles facing different Rays starter tonight (O's down 2-0)

April 25, 2017, 3:07pm

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The Orioles won't face Erasmo RamÃrez tonight in the second game of their series against the Rays. At least, not at the start. Ramirez has been scratched due to the uncertain weather condition and replaced by right-hander Austin Pruitt. RamÃrez is available to pitch in relief. The rain stopped earlier this afternoon and the game will begin on time. Pruitt, a rookie, is 2-0 with a 7.94 ERA in eight relief appearances. He's allowed 10 earned runs (12 total) and 21 hits in 11 1/3 innings,...

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Paul Fry "pretty speechless" after promotion

April 25, 2017, 1:49pm

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Paul Fry "pretty speechless" after promotion

It was past midnight when Triple-A Norfolk manager Ron Johnson informed Paul Fry that the Orioles were calling up the young left-hander. The rest seemed like a blur. "Pretty speechless," Fry said today while standing in front of a photo of Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson that hangs outside the clubhouse entrance. Fry, 24, said he wasn't expecting the Orioles to promote him. "Not really," he said. "I had two outings at Norfolk after getting there. Hadn't played a home game yet. Pretty...

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Early notes from Camden Yards

April 25, 2017, 12:56pm

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The tarp is on the field at Camden Yards and batting practice again has been canceled. There's a reason why ballparks have indoor cages. It's not raining at the moment. Manager Buck Showalter said the forecast is similar to last night and the Orioles will try to play. It won't be comfortable - Showalter said rain was blowing into the dugout last night and there was no escaping it - but every attempt will be made to avoid a postponement. Closer Zach Britton will throw a bullpen session on...

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Fry recalled and Crichton optioned, Orioles and Rays lineups

April 25, 2017, 11:41am

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The Orioles have recalled left-hander Paul Fry from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned reliever Stefan Crichton to the Tides. Crichton had a 9.00 ERA in three innings over two appearances, his first in the majors. The Orioles acquired Fry, 24, from the Mariners on April 14 for international bonus slot No. 105. He's thrown 2 2/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts at Norfolk. Fry, who will make his major league debut with his first appearance, is wearing No. 66. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate...

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More thoughts on the roster and how it could change

April 24, 2017, 8:09pm

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More thoughts on the roster and how it could change

Seth Smith's return to the Orioles lineup last night gave them another leadoff option against right-handers and one fewer option in making room later this week for outfielder Joey Rickard. The Orioles are determined to carry a five-man bench again, with one member of the organization saying, "It makes us a better team." Rickard played in his first injury rehab game last night at Single-A Delmarva, going 1-for-4 with a run scored, and likely will remain with the Shorebirds tonight. Two starts...

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Power and 'pen lead Orioles to 6-3 win (with Showalter quotes)

April 24, 2017, 6:43pm

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This wasn't the Cincinnati version of Ubaldo JimÃ©nez tonight. Different opponent, city, weather and result. These were the same Orioles with a deep bullpen and power throughout the lineup. Vidal NuÃ±o relieved JimÃ©nez with the bases loaded and one out in the fourth, got two strikeouts to limit the damage and tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings. Hyun Soo Kim and Jonathan Schoop hit back-to-back home runs with two outs in the sixth to tie the game and Adam Jones launched a two-run shot in the...

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Matt Barnes appealing suspension (O's lead 5-3)

April 24, 2017, 2:43pm

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Matt Barnes appealing suspension (O's lead 5-3)

Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes has been suspended four games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch yesterday behind third baseman Manny Machado's head. Barnes will appeal the suspension, according to Major League Baseball. Barnes was ejected from the game after the ball hit Machado's bat. Machado returned to the batter's box and produced on RBI double on the first pitch from Joe Kelly. The Red Sox are off today and Barnes will be available on Tuesday while he appeals. Earlier...

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Britton plays catch, Tillman readies for next rehab start

April 24, 2017, 1:09pm

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Britton plays catch, Tillman readies for next rehab start

Orioles closer Zach Britton ventured outdoors this afternoon and threw on flat ground. He didn't wait for his appointment with a hand specialist. He feels good and wants to proceed with the next step in his eventual return to the mound. Britton played a "firm" catch from 90 feet and also threw his four-seamer and sinker. "I felt good," he said. Britton hadn't talked to manager Buck Showalter and head athletic trainer Richie Bancells while meeting with reporters, but he's scheduled to...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

April 24, 2017, 10:54am

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Seth Smith has returned to the Orioles lineup tonight for the first time since leaving Tuesday night's game in Cincinnati with a strained right hamstring. Hyun Soo Kim is starting in left field against Rays right-hander Chris Archer. For the Orioles Seth Smith RF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Welington Castillo C Hyun Soo Kim LF Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Ubaldo JimÃ©nez RHP

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Rickard's rehab assignment begins tonight in Delmarva

April 24, 2017, 9:14am

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Rickard's rehab assignment begins tonight in Delmarva

Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard, on the disabled list with a sprained left middle finger, will begin his rehab assignment tonight at low Single-A Delmarva. The Shorebirds made the announcement on their Twitter account. Rickard hit soft tosses and took live batting practice over the weekend and didn't report renewed discomfort in his finger. The Orioles needed the last of the stiffness to subside before clearing him for game activity. Rickard has been on the disabled list since injuring the...

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JimÃ©nez back on the mound, Machado back under the microscope

April 23, 2017, 4:15pm

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JimÃ©nez back on the mound, Machado back under the microscope

The Orioles' romance with the American League East continues tonight with the Rays visiting Camden Yards for a three-game series. Ubaldo JimÃ©nez has been challenged over his career to repeat his delivery. Will he be able to repeat his last start? JimÃ©nez shut out the Reds on two hits over 7 2/3 innings to lower his ERA from 10.38 to 5.51. He began a stretch of four consecutive quality starts from the rotation before Kevin Gausman's outing yesterday against the Red Sox. JimÃ©nez is 5-2...

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Wrapping up a controversial pitch and a 6-2 loss

April 23, 2017, 2:16pm

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Wrapping up a controversial pitch and a 6-2 loss

The Orioles lost a game today, but kept their third baseman in one piece. A 6-2 loss to the Red Sox before an announced crowd of 35,522 at Camden Yards was overshadowed by a pitch from reliever Matt Barnes in the eighth inning that sailed behind Manny Machado's head. The pitch, clocked at 90 mph, appeared to hit Machado until replays showed that it actually ricocheted off his bat. Plate umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Barnes, Red Sox manager John Farrell argued and Machado was sent back to the...

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Gausman surrenders three home runs in 5 1/3 innings (O's lose 6-2)

April 23, 2017, 11:44am

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Gausman surrenders three home runs in 5 1/3 innings (O's lose 6-2)

Eight pitches into today's start and Kevin Gausman was behind 4-0. Eight pitches and two thunderous blows. A single for Xander Bogaerts, a single for Andrew Benintendi and a long three-run homer for Mookie Betts, who was 0-for-8 in the series. It all happened so fast. Hanley Ramirez destroyed Gausman's next pitch, a hanging slider, and pitching coach Roger McDowell hustled to the mound. Eight pitches and Gausman's ERA had climbed to 9.16, a level that brings more angst, if not a nose...

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Showalter on injuries: "It's part of the gig up here" (O's down 6-0)

April 23, 2017, 9:38am

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Showalter on injuries: "It's part of the gig up here" (O's down 6-0)

Edwin Jackson will throw two to three innings and around 50 pitches Tuesday and Friday at extended spring training. He's getting close to an assignment at Triple-A Norfolk. Anyone feeling angst over Hyun Soo Kim's lack of playing time can rest easy, with the Rays starting three straight right-handers in the upcoming series. "Obviously, I need to get Kim back out there tomorrow," said manager Buck Showalter. Triple-A Norfolk's outfield today includes Henry Urrutia in left (and leading off)...

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Britton cleared to throw on Monday (and other notes)

April 23, 2017, 8:15am

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Britton cleared to throw on Monday (and other notes)

Orioles closer Zach Britton will play catch from 90 feet on Monday in his latest progression from a strained left forearm. Britton's condition has improve to the point where he no longer feels discomfort, and an MRI on his elbow and arm didn't reveal any structural damage. The Orioles scheduled an appointment on Monday with a hand specialist as the "final piece," in manager Buck Showalter's words, before Britton is cleared to throw. Britton may pitch in a couple of rehab games before the...