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Orioles recall Jason Garcia

July 09, 2016, 8:44am

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The Orioles recalled right-hander Jason Garcia from Double-A Bowie today as Mike Wright's replacement in the bullpen and on the 25-man roster. Wright was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk last night following a 9-5 loss to the Angels at Camden Yards. Garcia, 23, is 4-7 with a 4.79 ERA in 15 starts with Bowie this season. Last year's Rule 5 pick has rejoined the Orioles for the first time in 2016. Garcia made his major league debut on April 8, 2015 at Tropicana Field and went 1-0 with a 4.25 ERA in...

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Gallardo trying for better results against Pujols

July 08, 2016, 7:49pm

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Gallardo trying for better results against Pujols

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has slowed down considerably, as evidenced by his RBI single last night that cleared Mark Trumbo's head in right field and ricocheted off the fence. He settled for one base despite the distance on his fly ball. Past knee and foot injuries didn't increase his 40 time. Pujols has been known to reach base with regularity against Orioles right-hander Yovani Gallardo, who starts this afternoon against the Angels at Camden Yards. Pujols is 15-for-32 lifetime...

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Showalter on Jimenez's start: "Not very good" (Wright optioned)

July 08, 2016, 7:40pm

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Showalter on Jimenez's start: "Not very good" (Wright optioned)

The Orioles' lead in the American League East is down to one game following tonight's 9-5 loss to the Angels before 44,317 at Camden Yards. The Blue Jays have won seven in a row. The Orioles are fighting to stay in front of them while their rotation continues to raise concerns. Ubaldo Jimenez lasted only 1 1/3 innings and left to a chorus of boos. He was charged with five runs and five hits, walked two, struck out none and threw a wild pitch. Twenty-five of his 45 pitches were strikes. Angels...

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Did Jimenez make his last start tonight? (O's lose 9-5)

July 08, 2016, 4:14pm

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Did Jimenez make his last start tonight? (O's lose 9-5)

It's difficult to imagine another start for Ubaldo Jimenez following the All-Star break. The greater intrigue surrounds his spot on the 25-man roster. Jimenez didn't strengthen his case tonight, lasting only 1 1/3 innings, being charged with five runs and walking off the mound to a chorus of boos. How much is Jimenez struggling? Tonight didn't mark his shortest outing of the season. He retired only one batter on June 12 in Toronto. Fans grew restless after Jimenez issued a four-pitch walk to...

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Wright on return, Showalter on pitching and trade deadline (updated)

July 08, 2016, 2:12pm

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Wright on return, Showalter on pitching and trade deadline (updated)

The Orioles were able to take batting practice today before the grounds crew put the tarp on the field. The Angels were denied. The rain finally let up and the sky's clearing. The tarp has been removed while a video of the 1966 World Series plays on the big screen. Mike Wright made it back to the majors today and was placed in the bullpen. He learned of his promotion on Wednesday. "They said they didn't know if I was going to start today or relieve, so that's where I'm at," Wright said....

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Quick hits from Camden Yards

July 08, 2016, 1:01pm

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Reliever Darren O'Day threw in the outfield today as he continues his recovery from a strained right hamstring. O'Day is expected to head down to Sarasota during the All-Star break and meet the Orioles in Tampa. They're going to work out at Tropicana Field on Thursday. Dr. James Andrews will offer a second opinion Monday on reliever T.J. McFarland's left knee. McFarland has been in Sarasota. "I think that was expected," said manager Buck Showalter. "Almost all guys get a second...

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Orioles lineup vs. Angels

July 08, 2016, 11:08am

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Mike Wright has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk today and Pedro Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter after coming off the bereavement list, as the Orioles open a three-game series against the Angels at Camden Yards. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field again and batting second. J.J. Hardy is starting at shortstop after sitting out Wednesday's 14-inning game in Los Angeles. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Hyun Soo Kim LF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF Matt Wieters C Jonathan...

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Wright in Baltimore for tonight's game

July 08, 2016, 10:07am

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Mike Wright arrived at Camden Yards this afternoon and officially will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk for tonight's game against the Angels - unless he's here to visit the Inner Harbor. The Orioles still need to announce the corresponding roster move after optioning left-hander Jayson Aquino to Double-A Bowie. They confirmed yesterday that Pedro Alvarez came off the bereavement list to take the spot vacated by Dariel Alvarez, who was optioned to Norfolk. Ubaldo Jimenez is starting tonight...

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Roster move, tonight's game and more (Jimenez to start)

July 07, 2016, 2:54pm

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Roster move, tonight's game and more (Jimenez to start)

The Orioles will announce their remaining roster move today, with right-hander Mike Wright reporting from Triple-A Norfolk. That is, unless there's something else in the works that we're not anticipating. It's been known to happen. The 25-man roster will be back to capacity. We still need to find out whether Wright is starting or going to the bullpen. The Orioles have wanted him to get the ball every five days and seemed committed to keeping him in Norfolk's rotation. His arrival at Camden...

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Trumbo the top seed in Home Run Derby

July 07, 2016, 2:27pm

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Mark Trumbo is doing more than participating in Monday night's Home Run Derby at Petco Park in San Diego. He's also the No. 1 seed. Makes sense for the major league leader to rise above the rest of the field. Trumbo will go head-to-head against the Dodgers' Corey Seager, the eighth seed who's hit 17 home runs. The winner will compete against the Mariners' Robinson Cano (20) or the Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton (19). On the other side of the bracket, third-seed Adam Duvall (22) of the Reds...

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Wright remains option to join Orioles (updated again)

July 07, 2016, 11:24am

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Mike Wright is still listed as Triple-A Norfolk's starter tonight against Syracuse, but he'll be scratched from the assignment while remaining an option for the Orioles on Friday. Executive vice president Dan Duquette confirmed earlier today that Norfolk would send a different pitcher to the mound at Harbor Park. The Orioles need to recall a pitcher to replace left-hander Jayson Aquino, who was optioned to Double-A Bowie following last night's 6-4, 14-inning win over the Dodgers in Los...

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Orioles option Alvarez and Aquino

July 06, 2016, 7:35pm

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The Orioles made two more roster moves following tonight's 6-4, 14-inning win over the Dodgers. Outfielder Dariel Alvarez has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk and left-hander Jayson Aquino has been optioned to Double-A Bowie, leaving the 25-man roster two players short going into Thursday's off day. Alvarez's departure was anticipated because Pedro Alvarez will come off the bereavement list on Friday, when the Orioles open a three-game series against the Angels at Camden Yards that closes...

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Because You Asked - The Revenge of Kitty Galore

July 06, 2016, 5:40pm

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Because You Asked - The Revenge of Kitty Galore

The Orioles are off today but my sarcasm switch never flips. Open dates on a baseball schedule inevitably lead beat writers to open up their mailbags and answer fan questions. Mine also includes unicorns, dodo birds, the tooth fairy and a bloodied Kevin Costner. You know how this works. You ask, I answer, someone else asks and I answer again. And again. It's our repetitive little dance and it doesn't require music or comfortable shoes. Also, no chaperones. Enjoy the latest sequel while...

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Kim isn't cooling

July 06, 2016, 1:07pm

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The Hyun Soo Kim drama in spring training and the booing at Camden Yards on opening day seem almost comical as he works through his first major league season. Kim wouldn't accept a demotion to Triple-A Norfolk, his contract stipulating that he must give approval. Fans considered him selfish after he looked so overmatched at the plate and in the field. The Orioles were considered a team forced to play with a 24-man roster. Look how far we've come - the player, the crowds, the media. Kim has...

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Weekend pitching matchups (and other notes)

July 06, 2016, 9:55am

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Weekend pitching matchups (and other notes)

The Orioles have confirmed only two-thirds of their rotation for the Angels series at Camden Yards that closes out the first half of the season. They still aren't listing a starter for Friday night's opener. Yovani Gallardo will pitch Saturday and Chris Tillman will pitch Sunday on normal rest. Ubaldo Jimenez started on Sunday, and would be working on regular rest if given the ball Friday night. Dylan Bundy is also a possibility, though he hasn't gone more than three innings out of the...

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Orioles and Dodgers lineups

July 06, 2016, 9:23am

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Ryan Flaherty is making his first start at shortstop this season as the Orioles close out their road trip and attempt to win their series against the Dodgers. Flaherty has played one inning at shortstop this season. He made nine starts among his 15 appearances in 2015. Hyun Soo Kim remains in left field and Mark Trumbo stays in right. Caleb Joseph is behind the plate for the Orioles, who snapped a five-game losing streak last night. Kevin Gausman is 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his major...

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Gausman vs. Norris today in Los Angeles

July 05, 2016, 6:45pm

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The same Bud Norris who lost nine of 11 decisions and posted a 7.06 ERA with the Orioles in 2015 is facing them today after back-to-back scoreless appearances with two teams. The same Bud Norris who settled for a $2.5 million contract with the Braves after making $8.8 million in his final season before free agency. The Orioles may not recognize him. Norris hasn't allowed a run in his last two starts, walking one batter and striking out 16 over 13 innings. He surrendered only two hits in six...

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AL All-Star omissions include Tillman, Davis and Schoop

July 05, 2016, 4:11pm

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AL All-Star omissions include Tillman, Davis and Schoop

The Orioles have five All-Star representatives for next week's game in San Diego, a group that doesn't include pitcher Chris Tillman, first baseman Chris Davis and second baseman Jonathan Schoop. Third baseman Manny Machado is the only Oriole among the American League starters, earning his third selection. This year marks the first time that he's been voted into the game. Joining Machado, who received 2,985,003 votes, are outfielder Mark Trumbo, catcher Matt Wieters, and relievers Zach...

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Orioles lineup vs. Dodgers (Machado an All-Star starter)

July 05, 2016, 2:36pm

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Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Mark Trumbo is in right, as the Orioles try to end their five-game losing streak in Los Angeles. Kim is batting second. Jonathan Schoop is seventh. The Orioles are 12-4 in Chris Tillman's 16 interleague starts. Tillman is 4-1 with a 4.88 ERA against the National League, and he's 4-0 with a 2.91 ERA in his last seven starts since July 7, 2014. Tillman has posted a quality start in each of those seven outings and the Orioles are 7-0 in those games. For the...

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Tillman's turn to stop skid

July 05, 2016, 7:24am

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Chris Tillman needs to play the part of an ace tonight. Tillman needs to be the April and May version of himself, not the pitcher who's allowed 14 runs and 21 hits in his last three starts over 14 2/3 innings. Not the pitcher with the 5.19 ERA in June. The Orioles have dropped five in a row and the rotation is a major contributor, totaling only 22 innings and permitting 25 runs. Early leads are lost, followed by more games. Tillman has never faced the Dodgers and he's gone against only five...