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Notes on Jones, an expanded roster and Walker (updated)

August 14, 2016, 11:34am

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Notes on Jones, an expanded roster and Walker (updated)

SAN FRANCISCO - Did anyone really doubt whether Adam Jones would be in center field this afternoon for the series finale against the Giants? A pitch from Madison Bumgarner last night smashed into the fingers of Jones' right hand as he tried to lay down a bunt. He was in excruciating pain, downplayed it afterward and will lead off this afternoon. The usual drill. Manager Buck Showalter said he talked to head athletic trainer Richie Bancells about Jones' toughness, one of the veteran's more...

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Jones remains in Orioles lineup

August 14, 2016, 9:46am

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SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles have reached the final game of their three-city road trip, and center fielder Adam Jones remains in the lineup after being hit last night on the right hand. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and batting second. Chris Davis is batting cleanup. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Hyun Soo Kim LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Jonathan Schoop 2B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Wade Miley LHP Here are the pitching matchups for the Red Sox series at Camden...

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Miley vs. Cueto today in San Francisco

August 13, 2016, 9:30pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Jonathan Schoop has played every inning and out of every game for the Orioles this season. He may be rested later this month or the next, but it's not happening this afternoon. No way does Schoop sit against Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto. Schoop has four hits in five career at-bats against Cueto, a small sample size. However, three of those hits are home runs. Not only will Schoop play today, he could move up in the order. Heck, bat him first and make sure he gets plenty of...

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Jones' hand, an inconsistent strike zone and a 6-2 loss

August 13, 2016, 9:08pm

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Jones' hand, an inconsistent strike zone and a 6-2 loss

SAN FRANCISCO - Adam Jones said his right hand is fine and he's playing on Sunday. Kevin Gausman said the strike zone was flawed tonight and he's not happy about it. Manager Buck Showalter expressed his initial concerns over Jones, knowing the club can't afford to lose its center fielder, and backed Gausman's assertion that the six walks were deceiving in the Orioles' 6-2 loss to the Giants at AT&T Park. Jones was nailed on the fingers by a Madison Bumgarner pitch as he tried to bunt...

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Too many walks and not enough runs for Orioles in 6-2 loss

August 13, 2016, 8:08pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - When a pitcher sets his career high in walks before recording an out in the third inning, he's in clear danger of exhausting himself from chasing the plate. Kevin Gausman tried to corner it, tried to trap it in one spot, but it kept getting away from him. The Giants drew four walks in the first two innings and Gausman paid the price in the second, with Denard Span lining a two-out, two-run single into center field to prevent the Orioles from taking another early lead. Buster...

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Showalter on Jones: "He's so easy to trust" (O's down 6-0)

August 13, 2016, 5:27pm

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Showalter on Jones: "He's so easy to trust" (O's down 6-0)

SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles remain on their road trip and Adam Jones figures to remain on a roll. No matter how the rest of the offense is functioning. Jones' eight-game hitting streak covers stops in Chicago, Oakland and San Francisco. He grounded out in his first at-bat tonight, but he's 16-for-36 since leaving Baltimore. The damage includes one double, two home runs, four RBIs and five runs scored. His average climbed to .279, its highest point of the season. He was batting .234 at the end...

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Showalter on O'Day, bullpen and Pearce

August 13, 2016, 4:27pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day received a cortisone injection in his right shoulder today before going on the disabled list with a rotator cuff strain, and manager Buck Showalter sounded confident that the absence won't extend beyond 15 days. O'Day is eligible to return on Aug. 28 and Showalter said the reliever definitely will pitch for them later this season. "I talked to Darren today," Showalter said. "I talked to Dr. (Michael) Jacobs. He saw him early this morning and...

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Britton reacts to O'Day's latest trip to the disabled list

August 13, 2016, 2:59pm

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Britton reacts to O'Day's latest trip to the disabled list

SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles are beginning life again without reliever Darren O'Day, who returned to the disabled list today. O'Day's right hamstring is fine, but a strained rotator cuff has removed him from a bullpen that leans on him for quality outings and leadership. "I think he's really frustrated," said closer Zach Britton. "He prides himself being a guy who's very consistent, durable and it's pretty unfortunate for him right now. But I know he's going to do everything he can to...

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O'Day goes on DL (plus Orioles lineup)

August 13, 2016, 1:51pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles placed reliever Darren O'Day on the 15-day disabled list today with a right rotator cuff strain. Tyler Wilson has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take O'Day's spot on the pitching staff. O'Day flew back to Baltimore this morning and had his shoulder examined by team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. Manager Buck Showalter said yesterday that he wouldn't have used O'Day in this series. This is O'Day's second stint on the disabled list in 2016. He missed...

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Thoughts on the bullpen and tonight's game

August 12, 2016, 10:42pm

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Thoughts on the bullpen and tonight's game

SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles won a game last night and may have lost their top set-up man. They'll find out later today after team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs examines Darren O'Day's right shoulder. They survived without O'Day for seven weeks, a strained hamstring keeping him on the disabled list. But let's not tempt fate. Brad Brach is a capable set-up man and he's been given extra rest, but the bullpen isn't as deep without O'Day. It also misses a reliever who's holding...

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Wrapping up a 5-2 win

August 12, 2016, 10:18pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - The Orioles jumped out to an early lead for the second consecutive game and held onto it, with the bullpen doing a solid job behind starter Dylan Bundy. Bundy improved to 6-3 with a 2.93 ERA and Zach Britton recorded his 36th save. Mark Trumbo and Chris Davis hit home runs, the heart of the order pumping again, and the Orioles moved back into first place in the American League East with a 5-2 win over the Giants at AT&T Park. Trumbo and Davis hadn't homered in the same game...

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Orioles back in first place after 5-2 win

August 12, 2016, 9:18pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Dylan Bundy wasn't much of a hitter tonight, striking out in his first two major league at-bats and bouncing to the mound. Fortunately for the Orioles, they weren't dependent on the rookie to provide their offense. That would have been a peculiar strategy. Bundy handled the pitching, allowing one run in 5 2/3 innings, and Mark Trumbo hit a 441-foot home run that almost bounced off the Bay Bridge. Everyone had their assigned roles. Matt Wieters and Adam Jones drove in runs in...

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Orioles take early lead as Hart waits for next chance (O's lead 5-1)

August 12, 2016, 6:42pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is 2-for-2 in two innings tonight and the Orioles have taken another early lead, scoring twice off Giants starter Matt Cain. They were able. Jonathan Schoop and Matt Wieters doubled with one out. J.J. Hardy singled to put runners on the corners, Dylan Bundy struck out in his first major league at-bat and Jones poked an RBI single into right field. The bats are still awake. The Orioles put two runners on base with one out in the first inning, but...

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Showalter on Hart, Ondrusek, O'Day, Wilson and more

August 12, 2016, 5:40pm

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Showalter on Hart, Ondrusek, O'Day, Wilson and more

SAN FRANCISCO - So much for a slow news day. The Orioles recalled reliever Donnie Hart from Double-A Bowie to replace Logan Ondrusek in the bullpen and give them a much-needed left-hander as part of the bridge to closer Zach Britton. Hart's presence is already being felt. The Giants couldn't stack their lineup with left-handers tonight. "It's as much about Logan, too," said manager Buck Showalter. "When we first acquired Logan, we were hoping he'd be able to get some innings down below,...

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O'Day will have shoulder examined in Baltimore

August 12, 2016, 5:03pm

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O'Day will have shoulder examined in Baltimore

SAN FRANCISCO - Orioles reliever Darren O'Day flew back to Baltimore this morning because of a sore right shoulder, which team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs will examine on Saturday. O'Day experienced discomfort in the shoulder yesterday in the eighth inning while allowing an inherited runner to score and two runs of his own. Tyler Wilson is on the taxi squad today and could be recalled Saturday if O'Day goes on the disabled list. Manager Buck Showalter said he wasn't going to use O'Day...

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Tyler Wilson on taxi squad

August 12, 2016, 4:01pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Tyler Wilson is in the Orioles' clubhouse tonight after being placed on the 24-hour taxi squad. Wilson will return to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday if not recalled. Manager Buck Showalter will provide an explanation later. Wilson could be here in case reliever Darren O'Day or infielder Steve Pearce go on the disabled list. Showalter said yesterday that he would check on O'Day to make sure the reliever's right hamstring isn't bothering him again. Pearce hasn't played since...

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Orioles lineup vs. Giants

August 12, 2016, 2:37pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Mark Trumbo is batting fourth and Chris Davis has moved down to fifth for tonight's game against the Giants at AT&T Park. J.J. Hardy is back at shortstop after resting yesterday. Dylan Bundy will get his first career at-bats tonight. The Orioles have confirmed that they recalled left-hander Donnie Hart from Double-A Bowie. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Hyun Soo Kim LF Manny Machado 3B Mark Trumbo RF Chris Davis 1B Jonathan Schoop 2B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Dylan Bundy...

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A few early notes from San Francisco

August 12, 2016, 12:27pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - Not all saves are created equal and Zach Britton really had to earn his latest one yesterday in Oakland. Bases loaded, two outs and former Oriole Danny Valencia at the plate. A three-run cushion could have popped with one swing from Valencia, who's batting .348 against left-handers this season. Valencia took a 97 mph fastball for a strike, offered at a 96 mph fastball and grounded to second baseman Jonathan Schoop. The Orioles held on for a 9-6 win, avoiding a four-game sweep,...

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Orioles take giant leap on road trip

August 11, 2016, 9:41pm

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SAN FRANCISCO - The dog days of August? Manager Buck Showalter would like to pose a question to anyone willing to do the research. "Why not cat days?" Well? The Orioles begin a three-game series tonight in San Francisco, trading in a last-place opponent for one that's in first. Maybe they'll have better luck with a contender. There will be a lot more witnesses at AT&T Park than Oakland Coliseum, where yesterday's paid attendance of 16,610 consisted mostly of Orioles fans and kids on a...

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Wrapping up 9-6 win (Ondrusek optioned, Hart joining Orioles)

August 11, 2016, 4:06pm

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OAKLAND - While confirming this morning that he was getting a day off and not dealing with a health issue, J.J. Hardy noted that the Orioles had won the last two games with Ryan Flaherty at shortstop. He playfully challenged the media to look it up while sifting through the dates in his head. Maybe he's onto something. Or perhaps the Orioles simply were due to break out to avoid being swept in Oakland. Mark Trumbo hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, Pedro Alvarez drove in three, Chris...