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O'Day activated and Hart optioned (plus other notes)

July 24, 2016, 9:14am

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O'Day activated and Hart optioned (plus other notes)

The Orioles have activated reliever Darren O'Day from the 15-day disabled list and optioned left-hander Donnie Hart to Double-A Bowie. Hart, 25, made his major league debut on July 17 at Tropicana Field. He tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings over three appearances with the Orioles this season. O'Day hasn't pitched since June 1 due to a strained right hamstring. He's 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA, two saves and 25 strikeouts in 22 games spanning 20 innings. The move again leaves closer Zach Britton as the...

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Early notes from Camden Yards

July 24, 2016, 8:08am

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The Orioles are still discussing whether to activate reliever Darren O'Day from the disabled list or wait until Monday. He was on the field this morning to further test his right hamstring. Ubaldo Jimenez's wife had her baby last night. Jimenez could return from the paternity list on Monday. Shortstop J.J. Hardy is getting a day off. "He feels good," said manager Buck Showalter, "and I want to keep it that way." Hyun Soo Kim remains scheduled to play two games at Double-A Bowie and...

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Orioles and Indians lineup

July 24, 2016, 7:29am

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Ryan Flaherty is starting at shortstop today as the Orioles go for the sweep against the Indians. Flaherty is 5-for-11 versus Indians right-hander Corey Kluber. Julio Borbon is in left field and Caleb Joseph is catching a day game following a night game for the second time in less than a week. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Jonathan Schoop 2B Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Pedro Alvarez DH Ryan Flaherty SS Caleb Joseph C Julio Borbon LF Vance Worley RHP For the Indians Carlos...

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Changes in the roster, some numbers and today's game

July 23, 2016, 8:39pm

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Changes in the roster, some numbers and today's game

The Orioles' roster doesn't remain stagnant for long, with Ubaldo Jimenez going on the paternity list yesterday and Tyler Wilson recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Darren O'Day will come off the disabled list today or Monday. Hyun Soo Kim is expected to do the same on Tuesday. Matt Wieters remains on the active roster, but he hasn't played since July 18 at Yankee Stadium. However, he's expected back in the lineup on Monday, giving Caleb Joseph six consecutive starts behind the plate. Catching...

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Showalter speaks after 5-2 win

July 23, 2016, 7:21pm

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Kevin Gausman picked up his second win tonight. A superb effort wasn't wasted. The media can move onto another topic. Gausman tossed seven scoreless innings and the Orioles remained in first place with a 5-2 win over the Indians before 31,946 at Camden Yards. The Orioles now lead the American League East by 1 1/2 games over the Red Sox, who lost Saturday night. The Orioles came within a strike of posting their fifth shutout of the season, but Lonnie Chisenhall delivered a two-run double off...

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Tyler Wilson recalled from Norfolk (O's win 5-2)

July 23, 2016, 3:03pm

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Tyler Wilson recalled from Norfolk (O's win 5-2)

The Orioles have placed pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez on the paternity list and recalled Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Jimenez left the club to join his wife at the hospital. She's eight months pregnant and the baby may arrive early. "We'll see what the next few hours bring," manager Buck Showalter said earlier today. "We wish them well. There's always concern when it's about 3 1/2 weeks early. So, we hope we get good news on that shortly for him and her. "It has nothing to do with us....

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Rickard on thumb injury: "You never wish this upon anybody"

July 23, 2016, 1:15pm

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Rickard on thumb injury: "You never wish this upon anybody"

Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard sat at his locker this afternoon with a splint on his right thumb, which he's expected to wear for the next three weeks. He confirmed that he suffered a "high grade tear" of a ligament that won't require surgery. He also expressed surprised at the severity of the injury. The ligament isn't completely torn and Rickard hopes to leave the disabled list in September. "I really didn't know what it was," he said. "I was just going by look and woke up the next...

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Early notes from Camden Yards

July 23, 2016, 12:40pm

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Ubaldo Jimenez has left the Orioles to be with his wife, who is eight months pregnant. He could go on paternity leave if the baby arrives early. Manager Buck Showalter already has been in contact with Triple-A Norfolk manager Ron Johnson and Double-A Bowie manager Gary Kendall regarding candidates for a long relief role in Jimenez's absence. Outfielder Hyun Soo Kim will run again today and is expected to play for Bowie on Sunday and Monday before coming off the disabled list on Tuesday, the...

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Orioles lineup vs. Indians

July 23, 2016, 11:49am

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Nolan Reimold is starting in left field tonight while Hyun Soo Kim and Joey Rickard occupy space on the Orioles' disabled list. Matt Wieters remains day-to-day with a sore right foot, but he seems to be moving in a positive direction. He didn't rule out playing on Sunday. Darren O'Day said he felt good after throwing one inning last night at Double-A Bowie and doesn't think he needs another rehab game. A decision is pending. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Jonathan Schoop 2B Manny Machado 3B...

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Trade talk and tonight's game

July 22, 2016, 9:44pm

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The Orioles are trying to move pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez, and multiple reports have them in heavy discussions with the Padres involving outfielder Melvin Upton. Executive vice president Dan Duquette insisted yesterday that his primary focus was on the rotation. He's still determined to find a starter, but he may have understated his concerns over the outfield. Hyun Soo Kim could be back by Tuesday, but Joey Rickard won't resurface until September due to a thumb injury. The roster currently...

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Wrapping up 5-1 win

July 22, 2016, 7:18pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter said rookie outfielder Joey Rickard will miss four to six weeks with a ligament injury in his right thumb. However, the Rule 5 pick won't require surgery. The club is confident that Rickard will be part of the expanded September roster. Outfielder Hyun Soo Kim had a good work day. He's eligible to come off the disabled list on Tuesday. Showalter was aware that reliever Darren O'Day threw a scoreless first inning tonight at Double-A Bowie, allowing one hit and...

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Dylan Bundy goes five innings and leaves with lead (O's win 5-1)

July 22, 2016, 5:02pm

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Dylan Bundy goes five innings and leaves with lead (O's win 5-1)

The Orioles needed to get some length from Dylan Bundy tonight. They needed to see some progress in his second major league start and his first in front of the home crowd. They got it. Bundy completed five innings and threw 87 pitches, both career highs, and the Orioles lead 5-1 at Camden Yards. Odrisamer Despaigne began to warm in the fifth as the Indians threatened again, putting runners on the corners with no outs. Abraham Almonte scored on Carlos Santana's double play grounder and Jason...

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Orioles continue to battle opponents, illness and injury (O's up 5-0)

July 22, 2016, 3:07pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter was a lighter shade of green today, so he must be feeling better. The stomach virus is hitting guys hard. Showalter didn't lean on the dugout railing for the entirety of yesterday's game at Yankee Stadium. He kept disappearing into the shade and beneath an air vent. "I don't have to play. Kept reminding myself of that," Showalter said. "Gives you an even healthier respect for the players. We had trouble getting nine on the field yesterday. We had like 10...

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Rickard on DL with thumb ligament injury

July 22, 2016, 2:28pm

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Rickard on DL with thumb ligament injury

The Orioles have placed Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to yesterday, with a right thumb ligament injury and recalled outfielder Dariel Alvarez from Triple-A Norfolk. Rickard suffered the injury in the first inning of Wednesday's game at Yankee Stadium while chasing Brett Gardner's triple. He ran into the fence and fell on the track after failing to make the catch. Rickard stayed in the game and singled in the fifth inning, but he wasn't in yesterday's...

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Duquette on Harvey and trade market

July 22, 2016, 1:41pm

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Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette indicated today that he still hopes to add a starting pitcher before the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline. However, he also noted how it's a thin market that increases the challenge of upgrading the rotation. Duquette's focus remains on the rotation ahead of the bullpen and outfield despite injuries to Hyun Soo Kim and Joey Rickard. The latter appears to be headed to the disabled list. Dariel Alvarez would be recalled to take Rickard's spot on...

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Rickard may be headed to disabled list

July 22, 2016, 12:55pm

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The Orioles are waiting for the results of the MRI on Joey Rickard's right thumb. However, they're braced for the worst and already have a player ready in case it's a disabled list situation. It sounds ominous for Rickard, who hurt the thumb Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium while trying to catch Brett Gardner's leadoff triple in the first inning. He stayed in the game, but wasn't available yesterday. The Virginian-Pilot reported that Dariel Alvarez wasn't at Triple-A Norfolk today for...

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Orioles lineup vs. Indians

July 22, 2016, 12:14pm

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Adam Jones is in center field tonight, but the Orioles' lineup is missing Matt Wieters (foot) and Joey Rickard (thumb). Rickard had an MRI on his thumb and the Orioles are waiting for the results. Julio Borbon is starting in left field. Dylan Bundy makes his second major league start and his first in Baltimore. He threw 70 pitches in 3 1/3 innings at Tropicana field this past Sunday and served up three home runs. Bundy threw 1 1/3 scoreless relief innings on May 27 in Cleveland to pick up his...

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More thoughts on the bullpen

July 21, 2016, 7:22pm

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The Orioles are back home tonight for only the fourth time in their last 20 games. They're 33-14 at Camden Yards. A team besieged by illness may have found its tonic. A three-game series with the Indians and Dylan Bundy's first major league start in Baltimore are prime attractions, but let's not forget what's happening in Bowie. Darren O'Day will pitch an inning, most likely the first, to provide more evidence that his right hamstring has healed and he's ready to come off the disabled...

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Wrapping up a 4-1 win

July 21, 2016, 1:41pm

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NEW YORK - The Orioles didn't sustain any new injuries today and the flu bug didn't find another victim. Not that they're aware of as they waited to head home following a much-needed 4-1 win over the Yankees. Outfielder Joey Rickard will undergo an X-ray on his right thumb after bending it back last night while running into the right field fence in the first inning. "Rickard ran into the wall last night and really didn't show the extent of it until today," said manager Buck Showalter....

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Hunter Harvey to undergo TJ surgery Tuesday

July 21, 2016, 11:42am

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Hunter Harvey to undergo TJ surgery Tuesday

NEW YORK - Top Orioles prospect Hunter Harvey will undergo ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday, news that had been anticipated but only confirmed this afternoon. Dr. Donald D'Alessandro will perform the UCL reconstruction in Charlotte, N.C. Harvey, 21, left Saturday's start at short-season Single-A Aberdeen after throwing only 23 pitches. The cause was described as soreness in his right flexor mass. Harvey, the 22nd pick in the 2013 draft, has been pitching in the...