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Jimenez getting another shot as a starter

July 27, 2016, 6:47pm

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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Tillman goes for 15th win tonight (updated)

July 25, 2016, 8:21pm

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Tillman goes for 15th win tonight (updated)

The Orioles remain in trade discussions with the Padres regarding Melvin Upton Jr., with money and prospects remaining the key talking points. It's not as simple as an Upton-for-Ubaldo Jimenez swap or it would be done. In the meantime, the Blue Jays reportedly have moved ahead of the Orioles and now are the favorites for Upton. Guess the Orioles can't be first in everything. Update: FOXSports.com is reporting that the Blue Jays will acquire Upton for a Single-A prospect. Executive vice...

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Showalter speaks after 3-2 10-inning win (updated)

July 25, 2016, 7:17pm

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Showalter speaks after 3-2 10-inning win (updated)

One night after producing a walk-off home run, the Orioles used a fielder's choice and an error to close out another game. Walk-offs come in all varieties. Don't discriminate. Adam Jones slid home safely in the bottom of the 10th inning after Manny Machado bounced to the mound with one out, and the Orioles moved a season-high 18 games above .500 with a 3-2 win over the Rockies at Camden Yards. The Orioles (58-40) have won five games in a row and lead the American League East by 2 1/2....

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More on the roster and rotation (O's win 3-2 in 10th)

July 25, 2016, 2:09pm

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More on the roster and rotation (O's win 3-2 in 10th)

With Matt Wieters back in the lineup and Darren O'Day back in the bullpen, the Orioles' roster intrigue shifts to outfielder Hyun Soo Kim and pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. Do the Orioles option Dariel Alvarez to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for Kim, who's expected to come off the disabled list Tuesday? They'd be replacing a right-handed hitter with a left-hander, but Julio Borbon has a similar skill set to Joey Rickard, who's on the disabled list with a thumb injury and isn't expected back...

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Could Jimenez get another start with the Orioles?

July 25, 2016, 12:51pm

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Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez will rejoin the Orioles on Tuesday after being on the paternity list. The Orioles will need to make a corresponding roster move, and it may not involve Tyler Wilson. A decision is pending. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that Jimenez could be a candidate to start Thursday's makeup game in Minnesota. The Orioles want to give Kevin Gausman an extra day of rest, which would put him in line to start Friday against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Wilson also would be a...

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Orioles lineup vs. Rockies

July 25, 2016, 11:11am

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The Orioles are breaking out their right-handed lineup tonight, with Nolan Reimold in left field and Dariel Alvarez in right for the series opener against the Rockies. Mark Trumbo is playing first base and Chris Davis is the designted hitter. Matt Wieters is catching for the first time in a week. Reimold became the first Orioles player yesterday to hit a two-out pinch-hit game-ending home run since Larry Sheets against the Mariners on Aug. 24, 1988 at Memorial Stadium, according to the Elias...

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Notes on Kim, Wilson and tonight's game

July 24, 2016, 6:06pm

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Outfielder Hyun Soo Kim has one more rehab game at Double-A Bowie before rejoining the Orioles on Tuesday. He needs a more level playing field. Kim led off yesterday and served as the designated hitter against Erie's Josh Turley, a left-handed knuckleballer. He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. A right-hander with the standard repertoire would be more desirable for Kim tonight as he preps for his return to the majors. Ubaldo Jimenez could come off the paternity list before tonight's game at...

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Showalter speaks after 5-3 win

July 24, 2016, 1:24pm

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Nolan Reimold hit a home run today with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning that did the following: * Gave the Orioles a 5-3 walk-off victory over the Indians before 37,821 at Camden Yards. * Gave the Orioles their second three-game sweep of the Indians in Baltimore in two seasons. * Produced the Orioles' first pinch-hit walk-off homer since Chris Davis on June 23, 2014 versus the White Sox. * Produced Reimold's third career walk-off home run and his first since Aug. 10, 2011 versus...

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Joseph behind the plate day and night (O's win 5-3)

July 24, 2016, 10:09am

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Joseph behind the plate day and night (O's win 5-3)

Caleb Joseph has grown accustomed to doing the unusual and catching day games after night games. It happened Thursday afternoon in the Bronx and it's happening again today in the sweltering Baltimore heat. "It's nothing. Getting back on the bike," he said. "You've just got to prepare. You maybe have to stretch a little bit more. You've got to do a little bit more the night before. But in terms of getting loose, it's not a problem because it's a bazillion degrees outside. It's more or...