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Orioles getting historic again with home runs (O's win 8-0)

September 02, 2016, 4:27pm

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The Orioles like to hit home runs and they tend to increase their chances of winning when it happens. Baseball is a simple game. Stop trying to complicate it. Pedro Alvarez, Chris Davis and Mark Trumbo homered in the second inning, the Yankees lost their starting pitcher to injury and the Orioles built a 6-0 lead against their division rivals. The Orioles have lost five straight division series, a streak they'll try to end this weekend. Chad Green exited with right elbow pain after walking...

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Bundy vs. Green again tonight (O's lead 3-0)

September 02, 2016, 3:08pm

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Bundy vs. Green again tonight (O's lead 3-0)

If you couldn't get enough of Dylan Bundy and Chad Green last weekend in New York, here's your chance to watch them again in the same game. Neither pitcher distinguished himself at Yankee Stadium. Bundy allowed five runs and seven hits in four innings, and Green surrendered four runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. The Orioles lost 13-5, making Green feel a little better about the situation. Is there an advantage or disadvantage to the same pitchers squaring off six nights later? "I think...

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Stubbs and Bourn talk about being the newest Orioles

September 02, 2016, 1:47pm

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Outfielders Drew Stubbs and Michael Bourn were in the Orioles clubhouse this afternoon, their lockers separated only by Hyun Soo Kim, and they're on the bench for tonight's game against the Yankees. A clubhouse, bench and a pennant race. The Orioles acquired Stubbs off optional waivers from the Rangers and sent minor league pitcher Jason Heinrich to the Diamondbacks for Bourn. Both players are now eligible for the postseason. "It's always kind of a whirlwind whenever you get shifted around...

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Updates on Tillman, O'Day, Rickard and more (plus Yankees lineup)

September 02, 2016, 1:00pm

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Updates on Tillman, O'Day, Rickard and more (plus Yankees lineup)

Chris Tillman could make his next start for the Orioles on Sept. 11 if he doesn't experience any setbacks in his recovery from right shoulder bursitis. Tillman hasn't pitched since Aug. 20 against the Astros, when he allowed six runs and walked five batters in two innings. Tillman threw off flat ground again today with no discomfort in his shoulder. The next step is throwing off a mound. Darren O'Day also played catch today in the outfield and will throw off a half-mound on Sunday. He...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

September 02, 2016, 11:07am

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Adam Jones has returned to the Orioles lineup for tonight's series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards. He hasn't played since Aug. 26 due to a strained left hamstring. Pedro Alvarez is batting second and Hyun Soo Kim is ninth. Reliever Darren O'Day is playing catch in the outfield. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Pedro Alvarez DH Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Jonathan Schoop 2B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Hyun Soo Kim LF Dylan Bundy RHP

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Orioles recall Joseph, Wilson and Aquino

September 02, 2016, 10:33am

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The Orioles began their roster expansion today by recalling catcher Caleb Joseph, right-hander Tyler Wilson and left-hander Jayson Aquino from Triple-A Norfolk. Outfielders Drew Stubbs and Michael Bourn have reported to the Orioles and also will be available for tonight's series opener against the Yankees. Joseph, 30, has batted .193/.240/.211 (22-for-114) with two doubles and six runs scored over 40 games with the Orioles this season. He's still looking for his first RBI. Joseph hit...

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Roster expansion and remaining calm

September 01, 2016, 7:52pm

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The media will walk inside the Orioles clubhouse this afternoon and start inspecting the nameplates above the lockers. And there will be temporary lockers in the middle of the room to accommodate the newbies. It must be September. The Orioles will bring up a few guys today, with another wave arriving after the minor league seasons end on Monday. Catcher Caleb Joseph will be welcomed back after appearing in nine games with Triple-A Norfolk and going 10-for-40 with four RBIs - four more than...

Duquette on the team, trades and Rickard

September 01, 2016, 8:45am

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Duquette on the team, trades and Rickard

The Orioles will return to Camden Yards on Friday looking up in the division standings and beside them in the wild card race. A 12-14 July was followed by a 13-16 August and a tumble that leaves them in jeopardy of missing the playoffs. Three consecutive quality starts against the Blue Jays this week produced only one victory. Yovani Gallardo surrendered two home runs in the first inning last night, tossed five scoreless frames and took the loss. "The consistency of our run production and...

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Reflections on new reserve outfielders

August 31, 2016, 7:50pm

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I feel an obligation to start this morning's blog entry with the following disclaimer: The Orioles know that they need to upgrade their rotation. Did they do it? Not unless Drew Stubbs really is Drew Pomeranz and Michael Bourn is really ... not another backup outfielder. The Orioles filled a different need yesterday. The filled it twice. They seem confident that Adam Jones will return on Friday, but they wanted an extra outfielder who could play everywhere and was most comfortable in center....

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Showalter on Gallardo, acquistions and 5-3 loss (updated)

August 31, 2016, 7:05pm

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Showalter on Gallardo, acquistions and 5-3 loss (updated)

The Orioles' much-maligned rotation produced three straight quality starts against the Blue Jays. Yovani Gallardo was the latest tonight, retiring the last 10 batters he faced and leaving with three runs against him, all tallied in the first inning. It must have been the consolation prize. The Orioles dropped two of the three games, losing tonight 5-3 before 16,161 at Camden Yards. They're four games out of first place and tied with the Tigers for the second wild card spot. May their off day...

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Orioles acquire Bourn from Diamondbacks (O's lose 5-3)

August 31, 2016, 6:08pm

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The Orioles have completed their trade with the Diamondbacks tonight, acquiring veteran outfielder Michael Bourn in exchange for minor league outfielder Jason Heinrich. Joey Rickard was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Bourn on the 40-man roster. Bourn, 33, is batting .261/.307/.362 with 12 doubles, six triples, three home runs and 30 RBIs in 89 games with the Diamondbacks. He's a left-handed hitter to complement Drew Stubbs, a right-handed hitting outfielder claimed...

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Orioles reportedly on verge of acquiring Bourn (O's down 5-1)

August 31, 2016, 2:50pm

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The Orioles aren't finished with their attempts to improve their outfield depth. The Orioles and Diamondbacks have agreed in principle to a trade involving veteran Michael Bourn, as first reported by MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Multiple reports had the sides in serious discussions. The earlier waiver claim of outfielder Drew Stubbs didn't shift the Orioles' focus. Bourn, 33, is batting .261/.307/.362 with 12 doubles, six triples, three home runs and 30 RBIs in 89 games with the Diamondbacks....

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Duquette calls Stubbs "a good, solid, dependable defensive outfielder"

August 31, 2016, 1:51pm

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Duquette calls Stubbs "a good, solid, dependable defensive outfielder"

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette left open the possibility this afternoon that he could make another move before midnight. He's had ongoing talks with several teams, with pitching remaining a priority. In the meantime, he's acquired left-hander Kyle Lobstein from the Pirates and designated the reliever for assignment a few hours later to make room for outfielder Drew Stubbs on the 40-man roster. Stubbs has been claimed off release waivers from the Rangers and will join the...

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Orioles acquire Stubbs (plus other notes)

August 31, 2016, 12:51pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he anticipated at least one more trade to go down later today, perhaps before the first pitch. And according to FOXsports.com, the club has acquired outfielder Drew Stubbs, claimed off release waivers from the Rangers. The Orioles recently made the acquisition official. Executive vice president Dan Duquette has been searching for another outfielder, one who can play center field. Stubbs, 31, has appeared in 39 games between the Braves and Rangers and put...

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Hyun Soo Kim batting leadoff tonight

August 31, 2016, 11:34am

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The Orioles continue to experiment with leadoff hitters. Hyun Soo Kim will bat atop the order for the first time, as the Oriole go for the series win against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Adam Jones remains out of the lineup with a strained left hamstring. Nolan Reimold is in center field. Jonathan Schoop is batting second tonight. Chris Tillman threw off flat ground again today, as scheduled, and could move to a mound this weekend. The Orioles may wait until Friday to add new left-hander Kyle...

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Orioles acquire Lobstein from Pirates

August 31, 2016, 10:53am

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The Orioles may have found their left-handed specialist in time to include him on the postseason roster if they qualify. Executive vice president Dan Duquette acquired reliever Kyle Lobstein from the Pirates for minor league lefty Zach Phillips. No word yet on how the Orioles envision using him, but the splits suggest that he'd be a good fit in the bullpen. To make room for Lobstein on the 40-man roster, the Orioles have designated Triple-A Norfolk southpaw Ashur Tolliver for...

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Tonight's game and another roster deadline

August 30, 2016, 7:32pm

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Tonight's game and another roster deadline

Yovani Gallardo needs to be a fast healer, and not due to another health crisis. Gallardo turned in the shortest start of his career Friday night in New York, allowing eight runs (seven earned) and six hits in 1 1/3 innings. He lasted 41 pitches and the game unraveled as though Robert Redford squared it up. In his other four starts this month, Gallardo has surrendered 10 runs (nine earned) in 24 innings. Gallardo is making his third start against the Blue Jays this season. He faced them on June...

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Game played on field ends differently than paper version (quotes)

August 30, 2016, 5:43pm

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Game played on field ends differently than paper version (quotes)

A mismatch on paper. A no-brainer that the Orioles had no chance tonight with the Blue Jays starting left-hander J.A. Happ and the home team sending out Ubaldo Jimenez. Baseball is a funny game. For six innings, the Orioles had more than a chance. They also had a two-run lead. It disappeared with one out in the seventh on Michael Saunders' two-run shot to right field after Russell Martin's leadoff single. Back to reality. It reappeared in the eighth on Matt Wieters' two-run shot off Jason...

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Alvarez gets rare start vs. lefty, Reimold stays in center (O's lead 5-3)

August 30, 2016, 3:02pm

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Alvarez gets rare start vs. lefty, Reimold stays in center (O's lead 5-3)

With Adam Jones on the bench again tonight, the Orioles are breaking out another unique lineup that oozes creativity. Whether it does the same with runs, more important and less messy, will be known later. Steve Pearce is leading off for the second time in his career - and the second time since Sunday afternoon in New York. He went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Pedro Alvarez is batting second for the third time in his career and the first since his rookie season with the Pirates in...

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Updates on Jones, Tillman and roster expansion

August 30, 2016, 1:49pm

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Updates on Jones, Tillman and roster expansion

Lots to talk about this afternoon regarding injury updates and roster maneuvering leading to September expansion. Adam Jones took the field early again today to perform some drills with head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and determine whether his strained left hamstring would prevent him from starting. "He's close, very close," manager Buck Showalter said. "Still feels just a little bit with one movement, but he's close. Could play him. Take a pretty good risk that he may not be with us...