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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

July 30, 2016, 7:19am

Orioles

Nolan Reimold is starting in left field today as the Orioles try to end their losing streak at four games and maintain their hold on first place in the American League East. Matt Wieters is catching a day game after a night game. Jonathan Schoop moves up to second in the order. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Jonathan Schoop 2B Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Pedro Alvarez DH Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Nolan Reimold LF Yovani Gallardo RHP For the Blue Jays Jose Bautista DH Josh...

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Gallardo vs. Happ today in Toronto

July 29, 2016, 6:08pm

Orioles

A loss today and the Orioles will relinquish their hold on first place in the American League East. Vance Worley gave up two runs in seven innings in his last start. He threw four scoreless innings in relief last night, allowing only one hit and lowering his ERA to 2.89. Do you start him or keep him in the bullpen? Maybe a little of both. The Orioles continue their search for starting pitching while arguments are made that they may as well bolster the bullpen or lineup and stick with the...

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Orioles find new reliever Ondrusek in most unlikely place

July 29, 2016, 2:24pm

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The Orioles found a pitcher today in a most unlikely place as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches. Rather than deal with another major league team, the Orioles signed right-hander Logan Ondrusek and designated reliever Chaz Roe for assignment. Ondrusek, 31, spent the past two seasons with the Yakult Swallows of the Japan Central League, going 8-3 with a 2.17 ERA in 102 games. He allowed 24 earned runs over 99 2/3 innings. Ondrusek went 3-1 record with a 2.45 ERA in 30 games this season,...

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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

July 29, 2016, 11:14am

Orioles

The Orioles are sending out a predictable lineup for tonight's series opener against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The opposition is starting right-hander Marco Estrada, which puts Hyun Soo Kim in left field, Mark Trumbo in right and Pedro Alvarez at designated hitter. Chris Davis is batting cleanup. Jonathan Schoop is hitting seventh. J.J. Hardy is ninth despite a hot stretch in July. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Hyun Soo Kim LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Matt Wieters C...

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Borbon outrighted, plus other notes

July 29, 2016, 10:00am

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The Orioles got their wish and were able to keep outfielder Julio Borbon in the organization. Borbon cleared waivers and was outrighted to Double-A Bowie today, one day after the Orioles made the same move with outfielder Henry Urrutia. Borbon was designated for assignment on Tuesday after going 2-for-9 with a run scored in five games with the Orioles. He was removed from the 25-man roster on the same day that the Orioles reinstated pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez from the paternity leave list and...

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Gausman vs. Estrada tonight in Toronto

July 28, 2016, 7:26pm

Orioles

Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one run in five innings last night at Target Field in Minnesota. Wasn't pretty, wasn't easy, wasn't suitable for framing, but he held the Twins to one run in five innings as fans everywhere braced for disaster and were making alternate plans. The fifth inning spoke volumes about Jimenez. Strikeout, strikeout, walk, single, strikeout. Hope you enjoy a nice stroll on the tightrope. The rotation beyond Jimenez last night is Kevin Gausman, Yovani Gallardo and Chris Tillman...

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Orioles lineup vs. Twins

July 28, 2016, 11:46am

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Caleb Joseph will catch Ubaldo Jimenez tonight in the Orioles' makeup game against the Twins at Target Field. Jimenez owns a career 3.64 ERA in 41 games with Joseph behind the plate and a 7.74 ERA in 20 games with Matt Wieters catching him. His ERA this season is 6.04 in nine games with Joseph and 10.61 in six games with Wieters. Pedro Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter tonight. Chris Davis is batting cleanup despite having one hit in 27 at-bats over his last eight games. For the...

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Urrutia outrighted to Bowie

July 28, 2016, 11:14am

Orioles

Outfielder Henry Urrutia cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Double-A Bowie, keeping him in the organization now that he's off the 40-man roster. Multiple sources confirmed that Urrutia cleared waivers and the Orioles later announced it on Twitter. Urrutia, 29, didn't have a previous outright and had to accept his assignment to Bowie, where he batted .298/.333/.408 with 10 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 23 RBIs in 48 games. The Orioles sent Urrutia to Bowie after he batted...

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Jimenez getting another shot as a starter

July 27, 2016, 6:47pm

Orioles

Jimenez getting another shot as a starter

Orioles manager Buck Showalter was trying to find the right spot to give Ubaldo Jimenez his next start. The first person who says "San Diego" must leave the classroom. Showalter wanted to adjust the rotation and provide Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman with extra rest. He lost an off day today with the Orioles forced into a one-game series in Minnesota, but he's got Monday's open date on the schedule. He's also got Jimenez facing the Twins. Buckle up. Jimenez is 18-13 with a 4.39 ERA in 39...

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Showalter on Bundy, the offense and a 3-1 loss

July 27, 2016, 6:44pm

Orioles

Showalter on Bundy, the offense and a 3-1 loss

Dylan Bundy was perfect tonight for 5 1/3 innings. The outcome was flawed, but Bundy showed that he belonged in the rotation in the heat of a pennant race. The Orioles couldn't cover for the two home runs Bundy surrendered in the sixth and fell to the Rockies 3-1 for only their second home series loss of the season. Bundy retired the first 16 batters, striking out a career-high eight. Mark Reynolds walked with one out in the sixth and Nick Hundley, another former Oriole, crushed a 1-2 changeup...

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Showalter ignoring trade rumors (O's lose 3-1)

July 27, 2016, 2:34pm

Orioles

Showalter ignoring trade rumors (O's lose 3-1)

No matter how many names are leaked and reported in trade talks and rumors, Orioles manager Buck Showalter knows where to keep his focus. It never strays from the 25 players in his clubhouse. He's been in this game for too long to do it any other way. Players don't seem to be impacted by the speculation. Showalter would know if it became an issue. "Not much. It's blown out of proportion. Especially a club like ours," Showalter said before tonight's series finale against the Rockies at...

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Showalter on Davis: "I have a lot of confidence he'll get it going"

July 27, 2016, 1:50pm

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Showalter on Davis: "I have a lot of confidence he'll get it going"

The Blue Jays and Red Sox lost this afternoon. It's your move, Orioles. A win tonight would give the Orioles a three-game lead over the Jays and a 3 Â½-game lead over the Red Sox. Chris Davis continues to bat cleanup despite being hitless in his last 24 at-bats. He's 9-for-66 (.136) this month with a double, three home runs, seven RBIs, 12 walks and 28 strikeouts. Manager Buck Showalter knows how Davis can heat up in an instant and how he still can influence decisions made in the other...

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Early notes from Camden Yards

July 27, 2016, 1:00pm

Orioles

Not much in the way of news this afternoon at Camden Yards. The updates were also scarce. Vance Worley will be in the bullpen Thursday night, which makes him available to back up Ubaldo Jimenez in the event of an abbreviated start. Worley could get another start, but he's shifting back into a relief role. One reason why the Orioles went with 13 pitchers was to "buy another day or two of rest for Vance," said manager Buck Showalter. "He's shown that he's capable of doing...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rockies

July 27, 2016, 11:10am

Orioles

Chris Davis, mired in an 0-for-24 slump, continues to bat from the cleanup spot tonight as the Orioles conclude their three-game interleague series against the Rockies. Hyun Soo Kim is batting second and playing left field. Nolan Reimold is batting ninth and playing right field, with Mark Trumbo serving as the designated hitter. The Orioles will try to avoid only their second home series loss in 2016. They're 12-1-3. Ryan Flaherty is celebrating his 30th birthday today. New University of...

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Questions with and without answers

July 26, 2016, 7:07pm

Orioles

Just how long do the Orioles intend to stay with 13 pitchers and what's the motivation behind it? I'm seriously asking anyone who's got inside information. Why should I do all the heavy lifting around here? I'm not getting any younger and my back flares up. I wouldn't expect it to last long. And that's what ... Nevermind, I've got it. The Orioles want to keep an extra pitcher until Monday's off day, figuring a fortified bullpen is more important than a full bench. I sensed a few days...

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Showalter on Tillman, Wilson, Davis and 6-3 loss

July 26, 2016, 6:47pm

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Showalter on Tillman, Wilson, Davis and 6-3 loss

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed tonight that Ubaldo Jimenez will start Thursday night's game in Minnesota. Tyler Wilson worked four perfect innings in relief of Chris Tillman in the Orioles' 6-3 loss to the Rockies before 23,677 at Camden Yards. He won't be available for at least a few days after throwing 40 pitches. Showalter had been leaning toward Jimenez as Thursday's starter and made it official tonight. Jimenez is 5-3 with a 2.55 ERA in 10 career appearances (nine starts)...

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More on Jimenez-Upton talks, Harvey surgery, Kim (O's lose 6-3)

July 26, 2016, 3:15pm

Orioles

More on Jimenez-Upton talks, Harvey surgery, Kim (O's lose 6-3)

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette spoke with manager Buck Showalter on the field during batting practice, grabbed a cup of water in the dugout and headed back to his office. He paused only to say hello to reporters, who tried unsuccessfully to pry trade information from him. Duquette smiled, said he needed to get back to work and that he's always trying to improve the roster, and he might have something to say later in the week. Ubaldo Jimenez remains with the Orioles after the...

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Orioles designate Julio Borbon for assignment

July 26, 2016, 2:09pm

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The Orioles designated outfielder Julio Borbon for assignment this afternoon and will go with a 13-man pitching staff. Hyun Soo Kim was activated from the disabled list and Ubaldo Jimenez was reinstated from the paternity leave list. The club optioned outfielder Dariel Alvarez last night. Borbon was 2-for-9 with a run scored in five games with the Orioles. He's valued for his speed and defense at all three outfield positions, but manager Buck Showalter wanted to keep 13 pitchers, including...

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Orioles deciding on roster move for Jimenez

July 26, 2016, 12:44pm

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The Orioles removed pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez from the paternity list and he's back in the bullpen for tonight's game against the Rockies. However, they intend to wait until later this afternoon to reveal the corresponding roster move. Manager Buck Showalter said the Orioles will consider going with 13 pitchers instead of having a four-man bench. The Orioles haven't announced their starter for Thursday in Minnesota, but Jimenez remains a candidate. The Twins are starting right-hander Kyle...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rockies

July 26, 2016, 12:03pm

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Hyun Soo Kim is off the disabled list and in tonight's lineup as the Orioles continue their series against the Rockies at Camden Yards. Kim is playing left field and batting second. Jonathan Schoop moves down to sixth. Kim takes the roster spot vacated last night by outfielder Dariel Alvarez, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Ubaldo Jimenez came off the paternity list, but the Orioles haven't announced a corresponding move. Hunter Harvey underwent ligament-reconstructive surgery today on...