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Showalter on Harvey, Gallardo and pitching (O's down 2-1)

April 28, 2016, 2:06pm

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Showalter on Harvey, Gallardo and pitching (O's down 2-1)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter provided an update today on former first-round pick Hunter Harvey, who worked two innings at extended spring training. "Did well, felt good," Showalter said. "No problems with the groin. Hopefully, he's going to get out of there soon and get on with his season." Harvey is expected to be assigned to Single-A Frederick, but the Orioles aren't gazing too far into the future. They want to make sure he's 100 percent physically and able to hold up over a minor...

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Early notes before tonight's game

April 28, 2016, 12:59pm

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Hunter Harvey pitched two innings today in extended spring training in Sarasota and didn't report any discomfort in his groin. Harvey is expected to pitch again in extended before the Orioles assign him to an affiliate. Harvey, the 22nd-overall pick in the 2013 draft, hasn't pitched since July 2014 due to a strained right flexor mass and a fractured fibula. Orioles manager Buck Showalter would like to get Harvey up to 100 innings this summer. Jimmy Paredes is 1-for-7 in two games on his...

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Orioles lineup vs. White Sox

April 28, 2016, 11:25am

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The Orioles are sticking with their right-handed lineup tonight against White Sox southpaw John Danks. Joey Rickard is in right field, Nolan Reimold is in left and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Adam Jones moves down to fifth, with Chris Davis batting third and Trumbo fourth. According the Elias Sports Bureau, Rickard is the first player in the majors to debut on opening day and start the first 20 games since the Braves' Jason Heyward in 2010. The last Oriole was second baseman Marv...

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Orioles begin homestand with four games vs. White Sox

April 27, 2016, 7:50pm

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TAMPA - The Orioles begin a 10-game, 11-day homestand tonight with rain naturally in the forecast. Same with much of the weekend. It's become more of a Maryland tradition than crab cakes, Old Bay and snow panic. There will be windows, of course, and the forecast can change hourly. The Orioles already have to make up two games that were postponed and aren't looking to bump up the total. The White Sox are the first opponent on the homestand, and they're back here for the one-year anniversary...

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Showalter, Tillman and Rickard wrap up a 3-1 win

April 27, 2016, 6:53pm

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Showalter, Tillman and Rickard wrap up a 3-1 win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter knew that Chris Tillman wanted to stay in tonight's game after issuing a two-out walk to Logan Morrison in the seventh inning. Tillman offered confirmation later, of course. He never wants to come out. Showalter needed to give relievers Darren O'Day, Brad Brach and Zach Britton some work before a four-game series against the White Sox. Tillman just got in the way. "He's probably not real happy with the manager right now," Showalter...

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Rickard homers, Tillman deals and Orioles avoid sweep

April 27, 2016, 5:55pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - If the Rays were going to keep making all the plays in the field tonight, the logical countermove from the Orioles was to hit a ball into the seats. Baseball really is a simple game. Why try to complicate it? Joey Rickard, in the midst of his first major league slump, drove a Matt Moore pitch over the left field fence in the fifth inning for a three-run homer that broke a scoreless tie. Chris Tillman kept hanging zeros and the Orioles avoided a sweep with a 3-1 victory at...

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Showalter on Schoop: "We all know he's capable of better" (updated)

April 27, 2016, 3:28pm

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Showalter on Schoop: "We all know he's capable of better" (updated)

ST. PETERBURG, Fla. - Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop may lead the league in loud outs. Deep drives down the left field line that hook foul, avoiding the pole like it's contagious. Blistering ground balls, ropes in the gap that find a glove. These are consolation prizes at best, their bulk dragging down his average. Schoop began tonight's game batting .200, the cost of a 2-for-30 slump. He cooled off immediately after his two-homer game in Texas on April 15 that left him with five hits...

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Machado talks about playing in the WBC (plus other notes)

April 27, 2016, 2:26pm

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Machado talks about playing in the WBC (plus other notes)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado confirmed today that he's going to represent the Dominican Republic in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, a way of honoring his family and allowing it to fulfill a dream. "It's a great experience," he said. "It's a great tournament, so I always wanted to be a part of it, always wanted to represent our country. I always wanted to play for the Dominican. I'm just going to enjoy every moment of it. I'm going to try to represent the...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

April 27, 2016, 11:36am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is playing right field tonight and Nolan Reimold is in left field against Tampa Bay left-hander Matt Moore. Manny Machado returns to the second slot in the order, with Adam Jones batting third. The Orioles will try to avoid being swept in the three-game series before returning home. They've lost eight of their last 12 games and haven't homered in the last three. The Orioles have scored one run in the last 26 innings. Mark Trumbo leads the...

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Can Tillman match Gausman's success against Longoria?

April 27, 2016, 8:22am

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Can Tillman match Gausman's success against Longoria?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - During his start in the series opener against the Rays, Kevin Gausman threw his slider on six of his seven pitches to Evan Longoria spread over two-bats - both ending in strikeouts. He seemed to have a plan in mind. Let's see how Chris Tillman goes after Longoria, his nemesis on the Rays. Longoria is 17-for-51 (.333) versus Tillman, with 11 of the hits going for extra bases. He's totaled four doubles and seven home runs. They meet again tonight as the Orioles close out...

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Britton trying to save organization's reputation

April 26, 2016, 8:46pm

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Britton trying to save organization's reputation

ST. PETERBURG, Fla. - Given the responsibility of closing out games for the Orioles, left-hander Zach Britton also wants to shut down the steady stream of criticism directed at the organization for failing to develop its young pitchers. It's become a sensitive topic. Jake Arrieta has thrown two no-hitters and won a Cy Young Award since the Orioles traded him to the Cubs three years ago. It was supposed to happen in Baltimore, for the team that selected him in the fifth round of the 2007 First...

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Wrapping up a 3-1 loss

April 26, 2016, 7:00pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - One run in 26 innings. The story of another loss tonight can be told in many ways, but the main plot continues to center on an offense that can't catch a break or break out. The Orioles dropped their second series in a row, losing to the Rays 3-1 at Tropicana Field. They'll try to avoid the sweep on Wednesday before heading home. Chris Davis led off the fourth inning with a hustle double and scored on Mark Trumbo's single into left field. The next two batters reached...

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Rickard remains in lineup, seeks solution to slump (O's lose 3-1)

April 26, 2016, 2:59pm

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Rickard remains in lineup, seeks solution to slump (O's lose 3-1)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he was tempted to start Hyun Soo Kim in left field tonight but decided to keep Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard in the lineup. Kim's chances become more limited with the Rays starting left-hander Matt Moore on Wednesday and the White Sox starting three southpaws in a four-game series at Camden Yards. "I consider everybody getting in there," Showalter said. "I thought about it because three of the next four games' (starters) are...

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Pregame notes on Harvey, Jones and Hardy

April 26, 2016, 2:15pm

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Pregame notes on Harvey, Jones and Hardy

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Hunter Harvey is scheduled to pitch two innings Thursday afternoon at extended spring training in Sarasota. Harvey had been shut down for a second time with discomfort in his groin. The injury first surfaced on March 29 during Harvey's third inning of work in a minor league game at Twin Lakes Park. Harvey has pitched in simulated games after being cleared to throw again. The Orioles will assign Harvey to Single-A Frederick after he's deemed ready to join the...

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Orioles and Rays lineups

April 26, 2016, 11:44am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Joey Rickard is leading off again tonight for the Orioles despite a 1-for-16 slump. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Pedro Alvarez is the designated hitter. Adam Jones appeared to be in pain last night after a hard swing in the ninth inning, but he remains in the lineup. The Orioles are 4-7 in their last 11 games following a 7-0 start. For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Adam Jones CF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF J.J. Hardy SS Pedro Alvarez DH Jonathan...

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Starters set for Orioles-White Sox series at Camden Yards

April 26, 2016, 8:44am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Barring an unforeseen change, former Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez won't make a start later this week at Camden Yards. The redemption angle is shot. The White Sox's starters for their four-game series don't include Gonzalez, who made his debut last night after the club purchased his contract from Triple-A Charlotte. Tyler Wilson will oppose John Danks in the opener Thursday night. Carlos Rodon, Mat Latos and Chris Sale are listed as the other starters for the White...

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More on the second base situation (and notes)

April 25, 2016, 8:40pm

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More on the second base situation (and notes)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - J.J. Hardy has played 1,374 games at shortstop and none at any other position. Manny Machado has played 461 games at third base, nine at shortstop and none at any other position. Chris Davis has played 670 games at first base, 91 at third and 71 in the outfield. He's also made one relief appearance. Pedro Alvarez has played 554 games at third base, 129 at first and none at any other position. Caleb Joseph has caught in 180 games and played five at first base. In the...

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Wrapping up today's roster move and a 2-0 loss

April 25, 2016, 6:54pm

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Wrapping up today's roster move and a 2-0 loss

ST. PETERBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he'd check later on Adam Jones to find out whether his center fielder was hurting again or annoyed during an at-bat in the top of the ninth inning. Jones took a big swing and missed a pitch from Rays reliever Erasmo Ramirez, circled the batter's box while grimacing and hit a slow roller to the mound. Showalter doesn't know whether Jones was experiencing more discomfort in his rib area. "I saw some of the same things you did," he...

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Alvarez living up to BP billing, Gausman goes five innings (O's lose 2-0)

April 25, 2016, 4:56pm

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Alvarez living up to BP billing, Gausman goes five innings (O's lose 2-0)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter sat in the dugout during batting practice today and interrupted his own thought to marvel at a ball launched by slumping slugger Pedro Alvarez. He was scrambling for the right words, as if it were one of those "you had to be there" moments. Reporters had their backs turned to the field, but Showalter said the ball hit just below the scoreboard in center field. Upon further inspection, it's still perched in its landing spot. Showalter...

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Paredes on his rehab assignment, plus other notes (updated)

April 25, 2016, 3:10pm

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Paredes on his rehab assignment, plus other notes (updated)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jimmy Paredes will play at Double-A Bowie the next two nights, report to Single-A Frederick for one game and rejoin the Baysox. The left wrist is pain-free and he's ready for a rehab assignment. "I'm feeling very well, I'm feeling very good. I'm good to go," said Paredes, who joined the Orioles from extended spring training in Sarasota. "I'm good. I'm excited. I want to get back. It's hard to be in (extended). I feel good because I feel right. I feel like my...