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Showalter on Wednesday starter and 10-7 loss

June 21, 2016, 8:13pm

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Showalter on Wednesday starter and 10-7 loss

Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced that Ubaldo Jimenez will start Wednesday night against the Padres at Camden Yards. The decision was made following tonight's game. Odrisamer Despaigne recorded the final out in the top of the ninth to officially eliminate him from consideration. Left-hander Brian Duensing remains a candidate to go on the disabled list with a sore elbow, and Showalter indicated that the Orioles could recall someone on Wednesday who hasn't been down the minimum 10...

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Roster intrigue and game update (O's lose 10-7)

June 21, 2016, 4:02pm

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Roster intrigue and game update (O's lose 10-7)

I've arrived at Camden Yards, appreciative that the 38-minute rain delay allowed me to take my usual seat in the press box before first pitch. My 12:15 p.m. flight out of Raleigh, N.C. was cancelled "due to weather." Except that it would have arrived in Baltimore while the sun was out. Purchasing a rental car and driving here was sound in theory, except that multiple accidents in Northern Virginia turned I-95 into a parking lot and the trip into a seven-hour excursion from hell. The airline...

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Orioles and Padres lineups

June 21, 2016, 12:11pm

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The Orioles are back in Baltimore to start a two-game series against the Padres after their makeup game last night in Arlington. Tyler Wilson looks to follow up his eight scoreless innings in Boston with Francisco Pena behind the plate. Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Mark Trumbo is in right. Pedro Alvarez is the designated hitter. For the OriolesAdam Jones CFHyun Soo Kim LFMark Trumbo RFChris Davis 1BJonathan Schoop 2BPedro Alvarez DHJ.J. Hardy SSRyan Flaherty 3BFrancisco Pena C Tyler Wilson...

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Orioles back home for two-game series with Padres

June 20, 2016, 7:54pm

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A quick quiz to start your morning: Name the Padres manager. Answer to follow. The Orioles and Padres are set to begin a two-game series tonight at Camden Yards. They haven't met since 2013, when the Orioles won twice in San Diego and the Padres won twice in Baltimore. The Padres' only other visit to Camden Yards came in 2002, when the Orioles won two of three games. Tony Batista hit a walk-off home run in the 10th inning. Nate Colbert wasn't on the Padres roster, but we're still going back...

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Sharlon Schoop headed to Baltimore

June 20, 2016, 7:03pm

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The Orioles have summoned Triple-A Norfolk infielder Sharlon Schoop to Baltimore in case they need him on Tuesday. I'm told that the Orioles aren't assured of purchasing Schoop's contract. He's going to be close in case they decide to make a roster move while third baseman Manny Machado serves the last two games of his four-game suspension. Machado will miss the series against the Padres that begins Tuesday night at Camden Yards. The Orioles are off Thursday, and Machado will return to the...

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Orioles and Rangers lineups

June 20, 2016, 12:56pm

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The Orioles are going with a right-handed heavy lineup tonight against Rangers left-hander Derek Holland. Nolan Reimold and Joey Rickard are playing the outfield corners. Paul Janish is starting at third base. Matt Wieters is behind the plate again tonight. For the Orioles Adam Jones CF Joey Rickard RF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Matt Wieters C Jonathan Schoop 2B J.J. Hardy SS Nolan Reimold LF Paul Janish 3B Kevin Gausman RHP For the Rangers Shin-Soo Choo RF Ian Desmond CF Nomar Mazara LF...

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Oliver Drake rewarded for dominant week at Triple-A Norfolk

June 20, 2016, 8:01am

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Oliver Drake rewarded for dominant week at Triple-A Norfolk

Triple-A Norfolk reliever Oliver Drake has been chosen as the International League's Pitcher of the Week. How long before the Orioles choose him for a return visit to their bullpen? Drake was 4-for-4 in save opportunities last week and held opponents to a .077 average (1-for-13). He walked one batter and struck out 10 in four scoreless innings. The dominance expands beyond a week. Drake hasn't surrendered an earned run in his last 14 appearances, with two walks and 25 strikeouts over 14...

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Orioles one and done tonight in Texas

June 19, 2016, 7:15pm

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I was amused yesterday when I received a question on Twitter regarding the Orioles' travel roster for tonight's game against the Rangers. It does feel like a spring training road game. Manager Buck Showalter left some personnel back in Baltimore, including assistant hitting coach Mark Quinn and an extra athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. Most of the starting pitchers avoided the trip because they obviously wouldn't be needed and why drag them along? The same goes for...

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Upcoming starters and Father's Day lessons

June 19, 2016, 11:51am

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Upcoming starters and Father's Day lessons

While Chris Tillman tries to navigate through today's start at Camden Yards - he threw 38 pitches in a four-run second inning and is up to 99 through the fifth while holding an 8-4 lead - Kevin Gausman prepares for his assignment Monday night in Texas. The dreaded one-game road trip. According to STATS, this will mark the Orioles' first one-game trip wedged in between home games since June 25, 1967, when they visited the old Washington Senators. The Orioles are 3-2 in these games, with all of...

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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

June 19, 2016, 7:36am

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As expected, Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is not in today's lineup. Machado will begin serving his four-game suspension as a result of his actions during the team's bench-clearing brawl with the Royals on June 7. Ryan Flaherty will start at third base for today's series finale against the Blue Jays. Hyun Soo Kim will start in left field and hit second, while Mark Trumbo starts in right. Chris Tillman will try and become just the second pitcher in the American League to reach 10 wins,...

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Tillman vs. Stroman today in series finale

June 18, 2016, 7:27pm

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Tillman vs. Stroman today in series finale

One day after the Orioles welcomed back Yovani Gallardo, they're going for a series win by turning to their ace. Chris Tillman may not be thinking about the All-Star Game, but he's in the running for his second berth with a 9-1 record and 2.87 ERA in 14 starts. In his last two outings, Tillman has allowed one run and 13 hits over 14 1/3 innings. He's walked two batters and struck out 16. The challenge comes in facing a team that's treated him unkindly in the past. He's 4-10 with a 5.65 ERA...

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Showalter on Machado suspension and 4-2 win

June 18, 2016, 3:55pm

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Showalter on Machado suspension and 4-2 win

Orioles manager Buck Showalter told the media this afternoon that third baseman Manny Machado would begin serving his four-game suspension on Sunday, bringing a semblance of finality to a situation that continues to gnaw at the organization. Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura had his suspension reduced from nine to eight games without a hearing. Machado dropped his appeal, knowing that Major League Baseball wasn't going to budge. The suspensions were handed down after Ventura drilled Machado in...

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Machado to begin serving suspension on Sunday

June 18, 2016, 3:13pm

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Machado to begin serving suspension on Sunday

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has dropped his appeal of a four-game suspension and will begin serving it on Sunday. Machado's hearing was scheduled for Tuesday in Baltimore, according to an industry source, but he's decided to forego the process. Major League Baseball was unlikely to reduce the suspension, given that it covered only four games despite Machado's actions on June 7. The Orioles anticipated that a hearing wouldn't turn out favorably, but the decision rested with...

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Game update and more on roster moves (O's win 4-2)

June 18, 2016, 12:37pm

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Game update and more on roster moves (O's win 4-2)

Making his first start today since April 22, Orioles right-hander Yovani Gallardo struck out the first two batters looking, his fastball topping out at 91 mph on the ballpark's radar gun. He issued a walk to Edwin Encarnacion and gave up a single to Michael Saunders before stranding both runners on Justin Smoak's popup. The Blue Jays worked Gallardo for 24 pitches. But at least he kept Saunders in the ballpark. The guy hit three home runs last night. Take the single with a smile. Gallardo...

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Showalter says he's talked to Machado about baserunning

June 18, 2016, 11:40am

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Showalter says he's talked to Machado about baserunning

Orioles manager Buck Showalter has heard the criticism aimed at Manny Machado for failing to run hard out of the batter's box. He's aware of it and he's addressing the situation. Machado irked more fans last night after settling for a long single on a fly ball that hit near the top of the out-of-town scoreboard in right field. A night earlier, he settled for a double on a ball at Fenway Park that rattled around the triangle in center field and could have produced a triple. As the subject...

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McFarland optioned to Norfolk

June 18, 2016, 11:18am

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The Orioles optioned left-hander T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk today while activating shortstop J.J. Hardy and starter Yovani Gallardo from the disabled list. This completes the roster moves for today. Mike Wright was optioned last night following a 13-3 loss to the Blue Jays. McFarland is 1-2 with a 5.14 ERA in 13 games with the Orioles. Opponents are batting .313 against him. McFarland no longer is a candidate to start Wednesday night against the Padres unless he's replacing an injured...

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Quick hits from Camden Yards

June 18, 2016, 10:08am

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The Orioles will announce their corresponding roster move for shortstop J.J. Hardy closer to first pitch. The team currently is taking batting practice. An extra reliever wasn't needed today. Mike Wright will make his next start Wednesday for Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles want to keep him on turn and they want him to stay in the rotation. "He can't think that level is beneath him, and he doesn't," said manager Buck Showalter. "He has a grip on the reality of what's going on." The...

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Orioles lineup vs. Blue Jays

June 18, 2016, 8:38am

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Shortstop J.J. Hardy has returned to the Orioles lineup for today's game against the Blue Jays. The Orioles haven't announced a corresponding roster move. Jonathan Schoop is batting second today, followed by Manny Machado, who's back at third base. Machado is 13-for-36 (.361) in his last eight games. Adam Jones is 9-for-27 (.333) in his last six games, with a double, four home runs, eight RBIs and five runs scored. Hyun Soo Kim was in an 0-for-12 slump, his longest hitless streak of the...

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Pending roster moves and today's game

June 17, 2016, 8:40pm

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With Mike Wright optioned to Triple-A Norfolk last night, the Orioles found a way to create room for Yovani Gallardo on the 25-man roster and hand him the ball for today's game against the Blue Jays. That's one move. The Orioles can figure out later who makes Wednesday night's start against the Padres. They need Wright to figure out how to regain his command and position himself for another promotion later in the summer, whether he's in the rotation or the bullpen. Shortstop J.J. Hardy also...

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Showalter speaks after 13-3 loss (Wright optioned)

June 17, 2016, 7:04pm

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Showalter speaks after 13-3 loss (Wright optioned)

The Orioles will activate shortstop J.J. Hardy from the disabled list before Saturday afternoon's game against the Blue Jays, forcing them into at least two roster moves. They already intended to activate right-hander Yovani Gallardo to make the start, his first since April 22. Executive vice president Dan Duquette was headed to manager Buck Showalter's office to discuss whether a fresh bullpen arm also was needed after tonight's 13-3 loss to the Blue Jays before 38,306 at Camden...