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Quick hits from Camden Yards

June 24, 2016, 12:59pm

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The Orioles have signed two more draft picks, left-handers Yelin Rodriguez (20th round) and Tyler Erwin (23rd), raising their total to 25. Still no agreement with seventh-rounder Preston Palmeiro, son of former Orioles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro. Darren O'Day felt good after throwing off a half-mound yesterday and will throw a regular bullpen session on Saturday. Vance Worley will follow Jason Garcia to the mound Saturday night at Double-A Bowie. Caleb Joseph could join the Orioles in San...

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McFarland back at Camden Yards (plus lineup and notes)

June 24, 2016, 11:43am

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McFarland back at Camden Yards (plus lineup and notes)

Left-hander T.J. McFarland is in the Orioles' clubhouse today. He's been placed on the one-day taxi squad and can be recalled as an extra pitcher for Saturday's doubleheader. Yovani Gallardo makes his second start tonight since coming off the disabled list, Manny Machado returns from his four-game suspension and the Orioles open a four-game series against the Rays at Camden Yards. The tarp's off the field at Camden Yards following heavy rain earlier in the day. Gallardo is 2-1 with a 3.06...

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Mychal Givens on recent struggles: "It's just baseball"

June 23, 2016, 8:07pm

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Mychal Givens on recent struggles: "It's just baseball"

The Orioles have 25 players on their active roster for tonight's series opener against the Rays at Camden Yards. Never take it for granted. Manny Machado's suspension has ended, with the Orioles going 2-2 in his absence. He's back in tonight's lineup at third base. All is right with the Orioles' world. Well, just about all of it. Manager Buck Showalter shook his head Wednesday while noting how quickly the Orioles' disabled list grew to four players. Shortstop J.J. Hardy has returned, but...

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Janish: "It was a mutual want in terms of staying in the organization"

June 23, 2016, 10:44am

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Janish: "It was a mutual want in terms of staying in the organization"

Infielder Paul Janish will meet up with Triple-A Norfolk Saturday in Columbus as he tries to work his way back to the Orioles. He's currently in Houston with his family. Janish cleared waivers and was outrighted to Norfolk on Tuesday. He accepted the assignment, though he had the right to refuse and become a free agent. There were a couple of factors at work, including his contract and his desire to remain in an organization that worked hard to re-sign him to a minor league deal over the...

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This, that and the other

June 22, 2016, 8:23pm

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Remember when the Orioles were clinging to that one-game lead over the Red Sox in the American League East? Well, now they're clinging to a two-game lead. Buckle up. It's a long season. The Orioles lost their off day on Monday when they were forced into a one-game makeup series in Texas. No wonder they want to dance all over the open date on today's schedule. Just take very small steps. "We're moving toward this off-day like it's the All-Star break," said manager Buck Showalter. "It's...

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Showalter on Jimenez: "I would have signed up for that"

June 22, 2016, 6:43pm

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Showalter on Jimenez: "I would have signed up for that"

Orioles reliever Vance Worley will throw a bullpen session on Thursday, report to Double-A Bowie on Saturday and pitch in the first game of his injury rehab assignment. Reliever Darren O'Day will throw off a half-mound on Thursday. Caleb Joseph will catch at Single-A Frederick on Monday. "Hopefully, we've got some guys moving in a good direction," said manager Buck Showalter. Ubaldo Jimenez didn't get lost tonight. Jimenez completed six innings for the first time since getting through the...

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Orioles eager for Machado's return after tonight (O's win 7-2)

June 22, 2016, 3:03pm

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The Orioles are down to their last game tonight without third baseman Manny Machado, whose suspension ends after the final out. The roster goes back to 25 players. A team feels whole again. The Orioles made another move today by placing Brian Duensing on the 15-day disabled list and recalling Ashur Tolliver from Triple-A Norfolk. They recalled Oliver Drake yesterday and outrighted infielder Paul Janish. Each day has led to another adjustment, whether the Orioles are comfortable with a shorter...

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Janish accepts outright assignment (plus other notes)

June 22, 2016, 1:08pm

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Janish accepts outright assignment (plus other notes)

Infielder Paul Janish accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, according to industry sources. He is expected to join the team this weekend. Janish had the right to refuse the assignment based on a previous designation. He cleared waivers and was outrighted yesterday to make room for reliever Oliver Drake, giving him three days to make a decision. The Orioles have signed 15 more of their 2016 draft picks, bringing their overall total to 21. The newest players to sign are shortstop...

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Orioles lineup vs. Padres

June 22, 2016, 11:21am

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Jonathan Schoop is batting third tonight as the Orioles try to gain a split of their two-games series against the Padres. Hyun Soo Kim continues to start in left field against right-handers. Pedro Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter. Ryan Flaherty is playing third base. He was on the field earlier today taking ground balls. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Hyun Soo Kim LF Jonathan Schoop 2B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Matt Wieters C Pedro Alvarez DH J.J .Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 3B Ubaldo...

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Orioles recall Ashur Tolliver

June 22, 2016, 11:10am

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The Orioles have placed reliever Brian Duensing on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and recalled left-hander Ashur Tolliver from Triple-A Norfolk. The DL move is retroactive to Monday. Duensing, 33, posted a 5.40 ERA (4 ER/6.2 IP) over seven games with the Orioles this season, allowing four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings. Manager Buck Showalter revealed yesterday that Duensing was undergoing an examination on the elbow. Tolliver, 28, allowed two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings...

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Pitching matchups for weekend series vs. Rays

June 22, 2016, 10:12am

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Pitching matchups for weekend series vs. Rays

The Orioles need one more win for 1,000 at Camden Yards since the ballpark opened in 1992. The team is 999-959 at home. Following Thursday's off-day, the Orioles host the Rays in a four-game series that includes Saturday's makeup doubleheader. The Orioles are listing Yovani Gallardo as Friday night's starter, followed by Kevin Gausman and Chris Tillman on Saturday, and Tyler Wilson on Sunday. The team is off again on Monday before opening a two-game series in San Diego. The Rays are starting...

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Jimenez gets another chance in the rotation

June 21, 2016, 9:40pm

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Jimenez gets another chance in the rotation

Ubaldo Jimenez has gone from demoted starter to potential stopper. In case you've forgotten, baseball is a funny game. Jimenez retired one Toronto batter on June 12 and was sent to the bullpen, where he made one appearance against the Blue Jays that also was unacceptable. Five runs and four hits in 2 1/3 innings. Two walks and two home runs. Nothing about the outing spelled relief. Get him away from the Blue Jays. Get him back into the rotation, at least temporarily while the Padres are in...

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Showalter on Wednesday starter and 10-7 loss

June 21, 2016, 8:13pm

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Showalter on Wednesday starter and 10-7 loss

Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced that Ubaldo Jimenez will start Wednesday night against the Padres at Camden Yards. The decision was made following tonight's game. Odrisamer Despaigne recorded the final out in the top of the ninth to officially eliminate him from consideration. Left-hander Brian Duensing remains a candidate to go on the disabled list with a sore elbow, and Showalter indicated that the Orioles could recall someone on Wednesday who hasn't been down the minimum 10...

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Roster intrigue and game update (O's lose 10-7)

June 21, 2016, 4:02pm

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Roster intrigue and game update (O's lose 10-7)

I've arrived at Camden Yards, appreciative that the 38-minute rain delay allowed me to take my usual seat in the press box before first pitch. My 12:15 p.m. flight out of Raleigh, N.C. was cancelled "due to weather." Except that it would have arrived in Baltimore while the sun was out. Purchasing a rental car and driving here was sound in theory, except that multiple accidents in Northern Virginia turned I-95 into a parking lot and the trip into a seven-hour excursion from hell. The airline...

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Orioles and Padres lineups

June 21, 2016, 12:11pm

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The Orioles are back in Baltimore to start a two-game series against the Padres after their makeup game last night in Arlington. Tyler Wilson looks to follow up his eight scoreless innings in Boston with Francisco Pena behind the plate. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Mark Trumbo is in right. Pedro Alvarez is the designated hitter. For the OriolesAdam Jones CFHyun Soo Kim LFMark Trumbo RFChris Davis 1BJonathan Schoop 2BPedro Alvarez DHJ.J. Hardy SSRyan Flaherty 3BFrancisco Pena C Tyler Wilson...

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Orioles back home for two-game series with Padres

June 20, 2016, 7:54pm

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A quick quiz to start your morning: Name the Padres manager. Answer to follow. The Orioles and Padres are set to begin a two-game series tonight at Camden Yards. They haven't met since 2013, when the Orioles won twice in San Diego and the Padres won twice in Baltimore. The Padres' only other visit to Camden Yards came in 2002, when the Orioles won two of three games. Tony Batista hit a walk-off home run in the 10th inning. Nate Colbert wasn't on the Padres roster, but we're still going back...

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Sharlon Schoop headed to Baltimore

June 20, 2016, 7:03pm

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The Orioles have summoned Triple-A Norfolk infielder Sharlon Schoop to Baltimore in case they need him on Tuesday. I'm told that the Orioles aren't assured of purchasing Schoop's contract. He's going to be close in case they decide to make a roster move while third baseman Manny Machado serves the last two games of his four-game suspension. Machado will miss the series against the Padres that begins Tuesday night at Camden Yards. The Orioles are off Thursday, and Machado will return to the...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

June 20, 2016, 12:56pm

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The Orioles are going with a right-handed heavy lineup tonight against Rangers left-hander Derek Holland. Nolan Reimold and Joey Rickard are playing the outfield corners. Paul Janish is starting at third base. Matt Wieters is behind the plate again tonight. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Joey Rickard RF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Matt Wieters C Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Nolan Reimold LF Paul Janish 3B Kevin Gausman RHP For the Rangers Shin-Soo Choo RF Ian Desmond CF Nomar Mazara LF...

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Oliver Drake rewarded for dominant week at Triple-A Norfolk

June 20, 2016, 8:01am

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Oliver Drake rewarded for dominant week at Triple-A Norfolk

Triple-A Norfolk reliever Oliver Drake has been chosen as the International League's Pitcher of the Week. How long before the Orioles choose him for a return visit to their bullpen? Drake was 4-for-4 in save opportunities last week and held opponents to a .077 average (1-for-13). He walked one batter and struck out 10 in four scoreless innings. The dominance expands beyond a week. Drake hasn't surrendered an earned run in his last 14 appearances, with two walks and 25 strikeouts over 14...

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Orioles one and done tonight in Texas

June 19, 2016, 7:15pm

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I was amused yesterday when I received a question on Twitter regarding the Orioles' travel roster for tonight's game against the Rangers. It does feel like a spring training road game. Manager Buck Showalter left some personnel back in Baltimore, including assistant hitting coach Mark Quinn and an extra athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. Most of the starting pitchers avoided the trip because they obviously wouldn't be needed and why drag them along? The same goes for...