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Wrapping up 6-4 win (with video of Kim home run)

May 29, 2016, 1:49pm

Orioles

Wrapping up 6-4 win (with video of Kim home run)

CLEVELAND - The Orioles won today's game at Progressive Field because Chris Tillman gutted out six innings while the bullpen was minus a long reliever. They won because Hyun Soo Kim hit his first major league home run to break a 4-4 tie with two outs in the top of the seventh inning. They won because Darren O'Day escaped a humongous jam in the eighth with back-to-back strikeouts of Lonnie Chisenhall and Yan Gomes. They won because closer Zach Britton struck out Jason Kipnis and Francisco...

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Hyun Soo Kim hits first major league home run (O's win 6-4)

May 29, 2016, 11:38am

Orioles

Hyun Soo Kim hits first major league home run (O's win 6-4)

CLEVELAND - Hyun Soo Kim never felt more loved than during today's silent treatment. Kim hit his first major league home run, a two-out bases-empty shot off Indians reliever Jeff Manship in the top of the seventh inning to break a 4-4 tie. Kim launched a 2-2 fastball into the right field seats, rounded the bases and returned to a quiet dugout. No one acknowledged him. He was completely ignored in the finest of baseball traditions, players and coaches standing along the railing and staring out...

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Trumbo gives Orioles early three-run lead (we're tied)

May 29, 2016, 9:39am

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CLEVELAND - The Orioles gave Chris Tillman a three-run cushion today in the top of the first inning. They loaded the bases with one out against Indians starter Mike Clevinger and Mark Trumbo cleared them with a double off the left field fence, giving him a team-leading 37 RBIs this season. The rally began with walks to Adam Jones and Chris Davis and a Manny Machado single. Clevinger threw 32 pitches in the inning. Tillman retired the side in order in the bottom half on 12 pitches. Manager Buck...

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Notes on McFarland, Jimenez and Hardy

May 29, 2016, 8:23am

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CLEVELAND - The Orioles scratched T.J. McFarland from today's start at Triple-A Norfolk in order to keep him available as a long relief option if needed. Manager Buck Showalter desperately needs an extended outing from Chris Tillman, who's strung together seven quality starts in a row. Vance Worley worked 4 1/3 innings yesterday and the bullpen could be taxed. The Orioles could choose to recall McFarland this week, no matter how long Tillman is on the mound today. They'd like to have another...

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Orioles and Indians lineups

May 29, 2016, 7:03am

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CLEVELAND - Adam Jones remains in the leadoff spot today for the Orioles and Hyun Soo Kim continues to bat second as the left fielder. Nolan Reimold is in right field and Ryan Flaherty is at third base. Left-hander T.J. McFarland no longer is listed as Triple-A Norfolk's starter today. He's been replaced by lefty Andy Oliver, but not because he's joining the Orioles. The Orioles want to keep McFarland available in case he's needed as a long reliever. Vance Worley worked 4 1/3 innings...

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Jimenez staying in rotation

May 29, 2016, 5:22am

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CLEVELAND - Ubaldo Jimenez is staying in the Orioles rotation when they return home following today's game against the Indians at Progressive Field. The Orioles are listing Tyler Wilson, Kevin Gausman, Mike Wright and Jimenez as their starters for the four-game series against the Red Sox that begins Monday afternoon. Jimenez raised more questions about his status yesterday after lasting only 1 2/3 innings and being charged with six runs (three earned) in an 11-4 loss. It was his shortest...

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Today's game and more on Jimenez

May 28, 2016, 5:10pm

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CLEVELAND - The Orioles wish today's game could be played on paper. It may not soak up the rain, but otherwise, they'd have the advantage. They need a starter to go deep after Ubaldo Jimenez lasted only 1 2/3 innings yesterday. Though they received 4 1/3 innings from reliever Vance Worley, another abbreviated outing almost certainly would force the Orioles to make a roster move to provide a fresh bullpen arm. Well hello, Chris Tillman. Tillman has strung together a career-high seven quality...

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Wrapping up 11-4 loss with Showalter, Jimenez, Wieters and Worley

May 28, 2016, 4:38pm

Orioles

Wrapping up 11-4 loss with Showalter, Jimenez, Wieters and Worley

CLEVELAND - What's next for Ubaldo Jimenez? The question hangs in the air like the dark clouds that spread across Progressive Field by the middle innings in the Orioles' 11-4 loss to the Indians. Jimenez was charged with six runs (three earned) and five hits in 1 2/3 innings, with three walks and a strikeout. The Indians stole four bases off him. Going back to his last four starts, Jimenez has surrendered 19 earned runs (23 total) and 27 hits in 16 2/3 innings. He's also walked 14...

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Jimenez done after only 1 2/3 innings (O's lose 11-4)

May 28, 2016, 1:07pm

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Jimenez done after only 1 2/3 innings (O's lose 11-4)

CLEVELAND - It's always a bad sign for a team when the bullpen begins to stir in the first inning. Vance Worley was warming for the Orioles today in the bottom of the first as the Indians batted around and took a 4-0 lead. He was pitching with two outs in the second, also a disturbing sign. Ubaldo Jimenez turned in his shortest outing since April 16, 2013, when he also lasted only 1 2/3 innings. He was charged with six runs (three earned) and five hits, walked three batters and struck out...

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Showalter on Kim, Gallardo and Machado

May 28, 2016, 12:08pm

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CLEVELAND - Hyun Soo Kim walked into the visiting clubhouse at Progressive Field today and again found his name in the lineup once bench coach John Russell posted it in the hallway. That's four starts in a row for Kim, who begins tonight batting .410/.489/.487 in 15 games. He was hitless last night, but he took a pitch off his foot and twice made solid contact on balls that were turned into outs, including a drive to deep left-center field. Manager Buck Showalter had an amusing exchange with...

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Gallardo starting rehab assignment next week in Frederick

May 28, 2016, 11:01am

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Gallardo starting rehab assignment next week in Frederick

CLEVELAND - Yovani Gallardo will take a work day following this morning's simulated game and most likely start for Single-A Frederick in Thursday's doubleheader. The only way Gallardo fails to make his start for the Keys is if his shoulder doesn't respond favorably to the bullpen session. Otherwise, he's ready to begin an injury rehab assignment. The Orioles are hoping to get Gallardo up to 60 pitches at Frederick. Gallardo threw 45 pitches today in his simulated game at Progressive...

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Janish's scouting report on Gallardo's simulated game

May 28, 2016, 10:06am

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Janish's scouting report on Gallardo's simulated game

CLEVELAND - Yovani Gallardo threw a three-inning simulated game this morning at Progressive Field that consisted of 45 pitches, allowing him to get up and down as if making a regular start. I'll pass along Gallardo's quotes later, but you can safely assume that he was pleased with how his shoulder responded. He was encouraged by the late breaking on his pitches. It was a success. Gallardo isn't certain what's next. It could be another simulated game or a rehab assignment in the minors. Stay...

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Orioles and Indians lineups

May 28, 2016, 9:16am

Orioles

CLEVELAND - Adam Jones is leading off for the Orioles again, with Hyun Soo Kim batting second. Mark Trumbo is tied with Todd Frazier and Yoenis Cespedes for the major league lead in home runs with 15. Chris Davis has 30 game-winning RBIs in the last three seasons. Only four other players in the American League have 30-plus RBIs in that period: Josh Donaldson (40), Albert Pujols (39), Miguel Cabrera (32) and Lorenzo Cain (30). For the OriolesAdam Jones CFHyun Soo Kim LFManny Machado SSChris...

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Does the outfield remain intact today?

May 27, 2016, 7:30pm

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CLEVELAND - Care to take a stab at predicting the Orioles lineup this afternoon? Adam Jones could remain atop the order after collecting two hits last night. The outfield corners again could be handled by Hyun Soo Kim and Nolan Reimold. Kim has made three consecutive starts. Manager Buck Showalter is looking for any combination that works at the plate and still works in the field. Kim was 5-for-7 in his last two games before going 0-for-3 last night. He was hit by a pitch in the first inning,...

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Wrapping up a 6-4 win with Showalter, Bundy, Trumbo and Wright

May 27, 2016, 7:18pm

Orioles

Wrapping up a 6-4 win with Showalter, Bundy, Trumbo and Wright

CLEVELAND - The Orioles struck out six times tonight. Fewer whiffs and a win. Adam Jones collected three hits from atop the order, Manny Machado went 4-for-5 and Dylan Bundy earned his first major league victory in a 6-4 win over the Indians at Progressive Field. Bundy tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings after relieving starter Mike Wright with two outs in the fifth. Brad Brach stranded a runner while striking out two in the seventh, Francisco Lindor hit a solo home run off Darren O'Day in the...

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Machado trying to regain April stroke (O's win 6-4)

May 27, 2016, 3:25pm

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Machado trying to regain April stroke (O's win 6-4)

CLEVELAND - Orioles manager Buck Showalter continues to juggle the lineup in an attempt to slow down the strikeout pace and end a losing streak that's reached four games. Adam Jones is leading off, Hyun Soo Kim has moved up to second while starting for the third consecutive night and Manny Machado is batting third. Machado also has hit leadoff and second, but he's stuck with one position since shortstop J.J. Hardy fouled a ball off his left foot and suffered a hairline fracture. Machado...

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Showalter on Gallardo, McFarland, Hardy and Jones

May 27, 2016, 2:19pm

Orioles

Showalter on Gallardo, McFarland, Hardy and Jones

CLEVELAND - Yovani Gallardo will throw his simulated game Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. at Progressive Field. He's already had two bullpen sessions that left the Orioles encouraged by his progress from right shoulder tendinitis. "I'm not sure how many innings he's going to go," said manager Buck Showalter. "They're thinking probably two or three." Gallardo could throw another simulated game or begin an injury rehab assignment at one of the minor league affiliates. "Wally (Dave...

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Adam Jones on batting leadoff

May 27, 2016, 1:00pm

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CLEVELAND - Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is making his 22nd career start as the leadoff hitter tonight and his first since May 10, 2010. Jones shrugged it off this afternoon after reporters sought his reaction. He dug through a bat bag, trying to find one that was "hot." Was he surprised? "Nope," he replied. Did manager Buck Showalter warn him ahead of time? "Nope." Jones couldn't remember his last start atop the order, guessing that it occurred in 2009. He was off by one...

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Orioles and Indians lineups

May 27, 2016, 11:23am

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CLEVELAND - The top of the Orioles lineup has a different look tonight, with center fielder Adam Jones leading off and Hyun Soo Kim batting second and playing in left field. Jones is in a 3-for-39 slump. He's struck out seven times in his last three games. Kim is 5-for-7 in his last two games. Left-hander Ashur Tolliver became the 15th Orioles reliever last night to strike out three batters in his major league debut. He worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings. The Orioles are listing Chris Tillman as...

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O's looking for a W in Ohio

May 26, 2016, 6:00pm

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The Orioles need a change of scenery. It may be the best argument for visiting Cleveland. (I kid, I kid. I have friends in Cleveland. But seriously, it's a good reason.) Fewer strikeouts would be one way to reverse their skid. Fifty-two in a three-game series is a major league record. Perhaps manager Buck Showalter should write out his lineup on contact paper. The Orioles took five of six games from the Indians last year, the first time they won the season series since 2006. They outscored the...