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Showalter on Tillman, Jones and a 1-0 win

May 13, 2016, 6:31pm

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Showalter on Tillman, Jones and a 1-0 win

The Chris Tillman bounceback season continues to gain momentum and hang time. Tillman turned in his fifth consecutive quality start tonight, shutting out the Tigers on five hits over seven innings in a 1-0 victory before an announced crowd of 30,488 at Camden Yards. Tillman walked two and struck out seven, including two in his final inning after Nick Castellanos' leadoff double. He threw 107 pitches, 70 for strikes. In those five quality starts, Tillman has surrendered only six runs in 33...

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Bundy still a consideration for rotation (O's win 1-0)

May 13, 2016, 1:52pm

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Bundy still a consideration for rotation (O's win 1-0)

Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy continues to present himself as an option in the rotation next season, according to manager Buck Showalter. Bundy could receive a start in the second half this year, but Showalter said it probably would come with a three-inning cutoff. The primary interest is building up his innings this summer to make him a legitimate candidate in 2017. "I'd like to in a perfect world," Showalter said. "I know where I want to get him to with his innings. I was talking to...

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J.J. Hardy says left foot pain-free as he readies for Sarasota

May 13, 2016, 12:57pm

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J.J. Hardy says left foot pain-free as he readies for Sarasota

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy said his left foot feels the same as it did the day after he sustained a hairline fracture. In other words, no pain is viewed as a significant gain. Hardy continues to wear a boot on the foot, though he removed it at his locker this afternoon while changing clothes. He still hasn't applied any pressure and continues to walk with crutches. Hardy said he may be allowed to ditch the crutches early next week. The current plan calls for Hardy to fly to Sarasota and stay...

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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

May 13, 2016, 10:53am

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The Orioles didn't make many changes to their lineup for tonight's game against the Tigers. Matt Wieters is behind the plate instead of Caleb Joseph. Wieters also will catch on Saturday. Joey Rickard, Adam Jones and Mark Trumbo comprise the outfield again and Pedro Alvarez is the designated hitter. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, last night marked the first Orioles victory after trailing by at least five runs in the sixth inning or later since May 10, 2013. Mike Pelfrey also started...

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Tillman's keeping the ball in the park

May 12, 2016, 8:32pm

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While doing a little research leading up to tonight's Orioles-Tigers game, I took special interest in two statistics that shall be highlighted here. Chris Tillman has surrendered only one home run this season. Justin Verlander has never lost at Camden Yards. Rays third baseman Evan Longoria homered off Tillman in the first inning of an April 8 game at Camden Yards, which continued his pattern of dominance. He's hit seven off Tillman in 54 career at-bats. No one else has taken Tillman deep...

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Showalter speaks after 7-5 win

May 12, 2016, 7:15pm

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So much for hitting back-to-back home runs and outmuscling the opposition. The Orioles took a shorter route to victory tonight, collecting 10 singles among their 12 hits and rallying past the Tigers 7-5 at Camden Yards. They were down 5-0 heading to the bottom of the sixth, where they scored twice to set up the decisive seventh. Nine batters, five singles, a triple and five runs. The Tigers' bullpen imploded again. The Orioles hit 12 home runs in their last three games, but they used a...

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Jimenez lacking in quality tonight (O's win 7-5)

May 12, 2016, 5:22pm

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Jimenez lacking in quality tonight (O's win 7-5)

Ubaldo Jimenez returned to the mound tonight in the top of the sixth inning with a chance at a quality start. It speaks more to the definition of the term than Jimenez's performance. Fourteen of 28 Tigers reached base against him. He didn't record an out in the sixth and two more runs scored after he departed on RBI singles by Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez off reliever Vance Worley. The rotation had posted 11 quality starts in the last 14 games, but Jimenez wasn't up to the task and the...

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Jimenez looking for third win, Joseph first RBI (O's down 3-0)

May 12, 2016, 3:00pm

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Jimenez looking for third win, Joseph first RBI (O's down 3-0)

Ubaldo Jimenez and Caleb Joseph aren't joined at the hip. Just the lineup card. Jimenez is making his seventh start tonight and Joseph remains a constant behind the plate. They haven't been separated this season, and while there may be other factors at work, it's worth noting that Jimenez has a 3.23 ERA in 38 career games with Joseph and a 7.02 ERA in 14 games with Matt Wieters. Jimenez has a 4.85 ERA in nine games with Nick Hundley and a 10.00 ERA in two games with Steve Clevenger. Read as...

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Early notes on Wieters, Hardy, Harvey and more

May 12, 2016, 1:15pm

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Early notes on Wieters, Hardy, Harvey and more

Caleb Joseph is behind the plate again tonight for Ubaldo Jimenez's start, which attracts attention only because Matt Wieters is out of the lineup in back-to-back games. Wieters' elbow is fine. Joseph has caught all six of Jimenez's starts this season and the streak stays alive tonight. Meanwhile, Wieters will catch the next two nights and benefit from rest on Sunday with Joseph making the start and Monday when the Orioles are off. Shortstop J.J. Hardy, on the disabled list retroactive to...

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Orioles lineup vs. Tigers

May 12, 2016, 10:56am

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Pedro Alvarez is back in the Orioles' lineup tonight as the designated hitter to start a four-game series against the Tigers at Camden Yards. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard continues to play left field. Caleb Joseph starts at catcher. Matt Wieters is out of the lineup for the second straight game. Adam Jones and Chris Davis each went 4-for-5 with a home run yesterday, marking the first time that the Orioles had two players with at least four hits and a home run in...

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Orioles bring home run roll back to Baltimore

May 11, 2016, 5:22pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - The constant rain and cold conditions have driven me away from baseball-reference.com and other baseball-related sites and directly into the arms of weather.com. But I swear, it meant nothing to me. The latest forecast for Baltimore tonight doesn't seem too ominous, but Friday and Saturday again could pose problems for a team that's running out of off days and dry clothes. At least the offense isn't performing as if it's swinging a wet newspaper. "It's always tough to hit,"...

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Wrapping up a 9-2 win

May 11, 2016, 1:12pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - The Orioles are eight games above .500 for the first time since the conclusion of the 2014 season. And they're doing it mostly with muscle. They hit four more home runs today, including two by Mark Trumbo, and avoided a rain-related interruption in their 9-2 victory over the Twins at Target Field. The Orioles were 0-7 against the Twins last season, but are 5-0 this year with a makeup game left. All 11 of the Orioles' runs on Sunday came via the home run, two of five last night...

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Orioles homer happy again today (O's win 9-2)

May 11, 2016, 10:18am

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MINNEAPOLIS - It's raining home runs at Target Field. No tarp needed. The Orioles have hit three more today in four innings, including two by Mark Trumbo, and they lead 5-1 in the top of the fifth. Trumbo has taken over the team lead with 11 home runs and he also ranks first in RBIs with 27. He hit a two-run shot in the second that traveled an estimated distance of 431 feet, the ball slamming off the facing of the second deck in left field, and his solo shot in the fourth landed in the Orioles...

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Brach says right leg is fine (O's lead 2-1)

May 11, 2016, 8:41am

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Brach says right leg is fine (O's lead 2-1)

MINNEAPOLIS - Today's game is expected to start on time. That's the good news. A storm is expected to arrive around 2 p.m. CT and the Orioles have been warned about the likelihood of at least one delay. Could be lots of first-pitch swinging. "We might be here a while, I'm told," said manager Buck Showalter. Brad Brach said his right leg is fine after being hit by a line drive last night in the bottom of the seventh inning. Danny Santana reached on an infield hit and Brach stayed in the...

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Orioles and Twins lineups

May 11, 2016, 7:21am

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MINNEAPOLIS - Nolan Reimold is starting in right field today and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter for the series finale against the Twins. Manny Machado stays at shortstop. Adam Jones collected two hits last night to give him 1,305 as an Oriole, passing Mark Belanger for sole possession of 12th place on the club's all-time list. Melvin Mora is 11th with 1,323. Jones also notched three RBIs to give him 659 as an Oriole, passing Nick Markakis for sole possession of ninth place on the...

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Will the weather let Wilson pitch?

May 10, 2016, 8:37pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - Tyler Wilson's start in this series was delayed, but not denied. Unless the weather rears its ugly head again, which is a distinct possibility. Manager Buck Showalter pushed back Wilson following Monday night's postponement. The rookie will make his fourth start of the season and second appearances against the Twins after shutting them out on two hits over three innings on opening day. Wilson was needed because rain ended Chris Tillman's outing after only two innings. Can he...

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Wrapping up a 5-3 win

May 10, 2016, 8:21pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - The Orioles' bus headed back to the team hotel last night following the postponement. Manager Buck Showalter and bench coach John Russell, staying back to finish up some work, heard a thumping noise down in the batting cage. The place was supposed to be empty. Center fielder Adam Jones, still engulfed in a nasty slump, was doing some extra hitting. If he was going to fail, it wouldn't be due to a lack of effort. Jones was 3-for-27 tonight before hitting a 443-foot home run in...

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Adam Jones featured in Boys & Girls Club PSA

May 10, 2016, 6:24pm

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Adam Jones featured in Boys & Girls Club PSA

MINNEAPOLIS - Major League Baseball has reached out to Orioles center fielder Adam Jones in its continuing support of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Jones is featured in a new national public service announcement campaign filmed earlier this season at the Brooklyn O'Malley Boys & Girls Club in Baltimore. It's a natural partnership. Jones is an Encanto Boys & Girls Club alumnus in San Diego and credits the organization for helping prepare him for success. In 2013, Jones and the Orioles...

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First inning continues to challenge Orioles starters (O's win 5-3)

May 10, 2016, 5:08pm

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MINNEAPOLIS - The first inning challenged the Orioles again tonight at Target Field. At least it wasn't the weather. The Orioles pitching staff was tied with the Braves for 22nd in the majors with a 5.40 ERA in the first inning. The Twins were 24th at 6.10. The Royals and Tigers were tied for last with a 7.26 ERA. Coming off eight scoreless innings and only three hits allowed against the Yankees, Kevin Gausman fell into immediate trouble tonight against the Twins, who put runners on the...

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Tyler Wilson continues to adapt to adjusted schedule

May 10, 2016, 3:25pm

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Tyler Wilson continues to adapt to adjusted schedule

MINNEAPOLIS - Tyler Wilson was supposed to make last night's start for the Orioles until finding out that he'd be pushed back to Wednesday afternoon due to the rainout. Wilson knows how to stay flexible, having pitched out of the bullpen and the rotation with the Orioles. He's rarely on a set schedule. Shortly after the media was allowed inside the clubhouse, Wilson grabbed his glove and went to the bullpen for a light throwing session. Meanwhile, Kevin Gausman relaxed before making...