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Showalter on Britton, his replacement closer and more

May 01, 2016, 8:29am

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Showalter on Britton, his replacement closer and more

Orioles manager Buck Showalter remains encouraged this morning after checking on closer Zach Britton, who sprained his left ankle last night. Showalter doesn't know when Britton will pitch again and he's not revealing his choice of designated closer, but he's feeling good about the situation. "Like I did last night," Showalter said. "Not much swelling. You all talk to him yet? He'll talk to you about it. I think he'll be a pitcher shortly, hopefully." "It's the left one. Actually, I...

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Britton: "I think I'd be surprised if I had to go on the DL"

May 01, 2016, 7:00am

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Britton: "I think I'd be surprised if I had to go on the DL"

Orioles closer Zach Britton said X-rays taken on his left ankle came back negative and he hopes to throw again in a few days. Britton jammed the ankle last night in the ninth inning. He exited the game and is on crutches this morning. He's also wearing a walking boot, but more so for a stimulation device to speed up the healing process. "After I flipped the ball to Chris, I just kind of felt something," Britton said. "I didn't know if I stepped wrong. ... It didn't feel like I rolled it...

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Orioles lineup vs. White Sox

May 01, 2016, 6:26am

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Mark Trumbo is batting third for the first time this season and Adam Jones is hitting cleanup for the second time this year for the Orioles in the today's finale of a four-game series with the White Sox. In five career games from the three-hole, Trumbo is batting .368/.400/.526. Jones is a career .293/.331/.504 hitter out of the fourth spot. Nolan Reimold in left field and Joey Rickard in right field will flank Jones in center. Caleb Joseph is catching today. According to the Elias Sports...

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Jimenez vs. Sale in the series finale

April 30, 2016, 9:31pm

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Zach Britton won't be taking the ball today if the Orioles are faced with a save situation. Not less than 24 hours after spraining his left ankle. He's day-to-day, but today isn't it. Who knows how long he's going to be sidelined? We hear "sprain" and expect an X-ray, to be followed by an MRI. That's how it always seems to play out. Let's see if we engage in the same dance on a sore ankle. The Orioles remained hopeful last night that Britton could avoid the disabled list. I already was...

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Showalter speaks after 8-7 loss

April 30, 2016, 7:54pm

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The Orioles finish the month of April with a 14-9 record and uncertainty over the status of their closer beyond an early diagnosis of a sprained left ankle. Zach Britton is day-to-day after jamming his ankle in the ninth inning, capping off the madness of an 8-7 loss to the White Sox in a game that lasted 3 hours and 42 minutes. Britton was receiving treatment and unavailable to the media. "We're going to have challenges during the year," said manager Buck Showalter. "We did a lot of good...

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Zach Britton has sprained left ankle

April 30, 2016, 7:20pm

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Orioles closer Zach Britton sprained his left ankle tonight while trying to field a bunt single by White Sox leadoff hitter Adam Eaton. Britton limped off the field with two outs and the score tied in the top of the ninth inning. Vance Worley gave up an RBI single to Jose Abreu, and the Orioles lost 8-7 at Camden Yards. The club announced afterward that Britton sprained the ankle. For now, it's nothing more serious than a day-to-day situation. "Left ankle, but I don't know. We'll see how it...

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Zach Britton leaves game with injury, O's lose 8-7

April 30, 2016, 6:42pm

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Zach Britton leaves game with injury, O's lose 8-7

The Orioles are trying to win a game tonight while hoping that they haven't lost their All-Star closer. Zach Britton limped off the field with two outs in the top of the ninth inning after Adam Eaton reached on a bunt single. No word on the exact nature of the injury. Eaton pushed the ball past the right side of the mound. Britton fielded it and tried to flip it with his glove to first baseman Chris Davis, but missed his target. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells raced onto the field to...

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Catching up on a crazy game (we're tied, Britton hurt)

April 30, 2016, 5:02pm

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Catching up on a crazy game (we're tied, Britton hurt)

Kevin Gausman stepped onto the mound tonight and entered the Bizarro World. How else to explain back-to-back errors by Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop that gave the White Sox a 2-1 lead in the third inning? They didn't have a miscue through 22 games before tonight. Or the White Sox's attempt to get a double play changed to a triple play via manager's challenge, and Robin Ventura being ejected when it didn't go his way? Or White Sox starter Mat Latos allowing four runs, two more than he...

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Showalter on Wieters and Kim (O's down 3-1)

April 30, 2016, 2:09pm

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Showalter on Wieters and Kim (O's down 3-1)

Matt Wieters is catching on back-to-back nights for the first time this season, as the Orioles continue their four-game series against the White Sox at Camden Yards. The Orioles have been cautious with Wieters after he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow on March 12. By starting Wieters again tonight, manager Buck Showalter can rest him for two consecutive days. He won't play in Sunday's series finale and the club is off Monday. "He hasn't had many throws, a tribute...

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Hunter Harvey seeing specialist after latest setback

April 30, 2016, 1:06pm

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Hunter Harvey seeing specialist after latest setback

Former first-round pick Hunter Harvey will be examined by a specialist next week after experiencing more discomfort in his groin. The latest setback occurred after he pitched Thursday in an extended spring training game. Harvey has been shut down for the third time because of the injury, which first surfaced late in spring training while pitching at Twin Lakes Park. Manager Buck Showalter didn't say much about the club's concerns, but it's apparent that Harvey will be checked for a sports...

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Kim replaces Rickard in lineup

April 30, 2016, 11:31am

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With the Orioles seeing their only right-handed starter tonight in a five-game stretch, Hyun Soo Kim has been included in the lineup after going 6-for-11 in five games. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is out of the lineup for the first time this season. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Pedro Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter. Kevin Gausman is making his second start after allowing one run in five innings against the Rays at Tropicana Field. He allowed three hits and struck out...

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Brach's bullpen mates appreciate his contributions

April 29, 2016, 8:20pm

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Brach's bullpen mates appreciate his contributions

Brad Brach elevated a 94 mph four-seam fastball last night to the first batter he faced, White Sox's second baseman Brett Lawrie, who took it for a ride into the left field seats and pointed in that general direction as he headed up the line. It wasn't Babe Ruth calling his shot. It was Brett Lawie making sure everyone saw it. The game now tied, Brach kept his composure and retired the next three batters on a fly ball, grounder and strikeout. He returned to the dugout and later took home the...

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Showalter: Reimold "dialed up a lot of things that we've needed"

April 29, 2016, 6:49pm

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Showalter: Reimold "dialed up a lot of things that we've needed"

The Orioles continue to thrive in the worst weather. Nolan Reimold's tiebreaking three-run homer tonight in the bottom of the seventh inning propelled the Orioles to a 6-3 victory over the White Sox before 19,912 at cold and damp Camden Yards. The game was played in a steady mist, the kind you find in the produce section at your grocery store. But Mike Wright held the White Sox to two runs over six innings, Reimold trumped Brett Lawrie's solo shot off Brad Brach leading off the top of the...

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Orioles feasting on chilled dishes with home cooking (O's win 6-3)

April 29, 2016, 3:05pm

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The first-pitch temperature tonight at Camden Yards is 51 degrees, an increase of three from last night. Put away the parkas. It will continue to climb through the weekend and into next week, but rain stays in the forecast for the duration of the 10-game homestand. The Orioles are used to it. In fact, they seem to be thriving in miserable conditions. They have the best home record in baseball at 8-1, compared to their 5-7 mark on the road. They're batting .299/.360/.493 at Camden Yards,...

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Notes on Wandy Rodriguez, Ryan Flaherty and more

April 29, 2016, 1:08pm

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Notes on Wandy Rodriguez, Ryan Flaherty and more

It's a slow news day at Camden Yards. Orioles manager Buck Showalter described left-hander Wandy Rodriguez as "inventory" following news today that the club signed him to a minor league deal. Rodriguez, 37, has been sent to extended spring training in Sarasota. The Orioles eventually want to insert him into Triple-A Norfolk's rotation, but he may push for a promotion to the majors. For now, the plan is to stretch him out and allow him to shake off the rust, see whether he's a guy who can...

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Orioles lineup vs. White Sox

April 29, 2016, 11:11am

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The Orioles are keeping Nolan Reimold in left field and Joey Rickard in right for tonight's game against the White Sox. It's the right-handed lineup, including Mark Trumbo as the designated hitter. Adam Jones remains in the fifth spot. Mike Wright is 1-1 with a 6.23 ERA in four career outings (three starts) versus the American League Central. He's allowed 12 earned runs in 17 1/3 innings. For the Orioles Joey Rickard RF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Adam Jones CF Matt...

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Orioles sign Wandy Rodriguez

April 29, 2016, 7:16am

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Looking to bolster their pitching depth at the Triple-A level, the Orioles have signed veteran left-hander Wandy Rodriguez to a minor league contract. Rodriguez will report to extended spring training in Sarasota and attempt to work his way back up to the majors. Being left-handed won't hurt his chances. The Orioles are sorely lacking in that department. Rodriguez, 37, is 97-98 with a 4.10 ERA in 11 major league seasons with the Astros, Pirates and Rangers. He made 15 starts among his 17...

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One year ago today ...

April 28, 2016, 8:47pm

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The Orioles have reached an anniversary tonight that they won't celebrate. Exactly one year ago, they played the first no-fans game against the White Sox at Camden Yards. Empty seats except for a couple of scouts. Almost forgotten is the final score, an 8-2 win for the Orioles. Two games were postponed and a series against the Rays was moved to St. Petersburg, Fla. due to civil unrest following the death of Freddie Gray, who died while in police custody. The starting time for this game was...

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Showalter speaks after 10-2 win

April 28, 2016, 7:06pm

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The White Sox showed up at Camden Yards tonight with the lowest ERA in the majors and the Orioles crunched the numbers. Manny Machado hit his second career grand slam, Chris Davis and Mark Trumbo went back-to-back, and the Orioles cruised to a 10-2 win at frigid Camden Yards. Skated was more like it. Machado has 75 career home runs. Only Boog Powell and Eddie Murray totaled more before their 24th birthday. "Those were good players and Manny has a chance to be a real good player if he can...

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Orioles get busy in third inning (O's win 10-2)

April 28, 2016, 4:12pm

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The Orioles managed to accomplish a lot tonight in the bottom of the third inning. Let's start with Manny Machado snapping an 0-for-17 skid with an RBI double into the right field corner that scored Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard, who reached on a fielder's choice. Rickard was flying around the bases and scored standing up to tie the game 2-2. Let's continue with Chris Davis, who followed with a two-run shot to right-center field to give the Orioles a 4-2 lead. Davis dropped the bat and started to...