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Wrapping up a 4-2 loss

April 13, 2016, 7:38pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The Orioles won't go 162-0. The season-opening winning streak ended at seven games tonight with a 4-2 loss to the Red Sox at frigid Fenway Park. The Orioles actually won 12 in a row dating to last September. They set a franchise record by hitting 14 home runs in their first eight games, the previous mark being 13 in 1966, 2012 and 2015. They've also collected at least eight hits in their first eight games for the first time in franchise history. Manny Machado became only the sixth...

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The wait continues for Tyler Wilson (O's lose 4-2)

April 13, 2016, 3:02pm

Orioles

The wait continues for Tyler Wilson (O's lose 4-2)

BOSTON - Tyler Wilson is alive and well, and he appreciates your concern. Wilson was amused when told that fans wondered what happened to him. Was he injured? Was he dead? The inactivity has nothing to do with his health. He hasn't pitched since tossing three scoreless innings on opening day, but that's the life of a long reliever. And Wilson is full of life. "I'm great," he said. "We're 7-0. Me not pitching is a byproduct of us having so much success. I love the way the bullpen has...

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Notes on Jones, Wilson, Kim, O'Day and Bundy (updated)

April 13, 2016, 2:05pm

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Notes on Jones, Wilson, Kim, O'Day and Bundy (updated)

BOSTON - Adam Jones felt good this afternoon after taking early batting practice and four rounds with the regular group, and there's a good chance he starts Thursday night's series opener against the Rangers. Manager Buck Showalter already has checked the forecast in Arlington and the temperature is supposed to be 71 degrees at game time. Jones hasn't started since last Wednesday due to discomfort in his rib area. He's been a defensive replacement in center field the past two games and...

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Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox

April 13, 2016, 11:34am

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BOSTON - Adam Jones is out of the Orioles lineup again tonight, but Hyun Soo Kim has been included in it. Kim is making his second major league start and he's confronting the Green Monster at Fenway Park. J.J. Hardy moves up to fifth. For the Orioles Joey Rickard CF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo RF J.J. Hardy SS Pedro Alvarez DH Jonathan Schoop 2B Caleb Joseph C Hyun Soo Kim LF Ubaldo Jimenez RHP

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Adam Jones working out before batting practice as Orioles wait to post lineup

April 13, 2016, 11:08am

Orioles

BOSTON - Adam Jones took early batting practice today and did some long-tossing in the outfield, as the Orioles figure out whether he can rejoin the lineup for tonight's series finale against the Red Sox. Jones hit off a tee in the cage before taking swings against a coach. He moved to the outfield to play catch and gradually extended the distance before moving back in and completing his throws. Jones, who hasn't batted since Wednesday due to soreness in his rib area, also has been stretching...

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This, that and the other

April 12, 2016, 8:07pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The recent and more distant pasts of Ubaldo Jimenez will collide tonight in the series finale against the Red Sox. Jimenez held the Twins to one earned run over seven innings on April 7, walking none and striking out nine. Manager Buck Showalter extended him to 106 pitches and it paid off. No other Orioles starter has gone more than five innings. Jimenez stands tallest in the rotation. He's been chopped at the knees when facing the Red Sox. Jimenez is 2-4 with a 7.26 ERA and 1.781...

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Wrapping up a 9-5 win

April 12, 2016, 7:49pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The Orioles are having so much fun these days, they even found tremendous joy tonight in two J.J. Hardy home runs that sneaked inside the Pesky Pole in right field. They got a lot of mileage out of two balls that measured 321 and 331 feet. Hardy couldn't contain his smile as he rounded the bases after the second, also a two-run shot in the seventh inning that gave him five RBIs and contributed to the Orioles' 9-5 win over the Red Sox. "I don't think I hit one ball to the right of...

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Flaherty takes left field assignment as "just another game" (O's win 9-5)

April 12, 2016, 2:57pm

Orioles

Flaherty takes left field assignment as "just another game" (O's win 9-5)

BOSTON - Ryan Flaherty is taking on the Green Monster again. No slingshot. Just a glove and a clue how to play it. Flaherty has made only eight career starts in left field, but tonight marks his third at Fenway Park. He made six starts in 2012 and one last year, on Sept. 26 in Boston. Manager Buck Showalter inserted Flaherty into left field yesterday in the ninth inning after the Maine native pinch-hit for Nolan Reimold. Showalter didn't give Flaherty advance notice on tonight's start. "No,...

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Orioles extend Brian Matusz's injury rehab assignment

April 12, 2016, 1:55pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The Orioles have extended Brian Matusz's rehab assignment, with the left-hander scheduled to pitch multiple innings Friday night at Single-A Frederick. Matusz will follow Kevin Gausman to the mound. The Orioles would like to get five innings out of Gausman and perhaps three out of Matusz. The assignment was extended after Matusz allowed six runs and seven hits last night in the first inning at Double-A Bowie. He threw 30 pitches before Chris Lee replaced him in the second...

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Adam Jones remains out of Orioles lineup

April 12, 2016, 11:20am

Orioles

BOSTON - Center fielder Adam Jones is out of the Orioles' lineup again tonight, with Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard replacing him and batting first. Jones hasn't been in the lineup since Wednesday while he continues to receive treatment for soreness in his rib area. He played center field yesterday in the bottom of the ninth inning. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Ryan Flaherty is in left. According to Elias, Chris Davis' five RBIs yesterday were the most by an opposing player against the Red...

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Dan Duquette says Nationals haven't contacted him

April 12, 2016, 9:00am

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Dan Duquette says Nationals haven't contacted him

BOSTON - Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette denied a report this morning that the crosstown-rival Nationals are pursuing him for the job of team president. "I don't know anything about this," he wrote in a text message, "nor has anyone contacted me." The St. Paul Pioneer Press, citing a source, reported the Nationals' interest in Duquette, who's in Boston for the Orioles' three-game series against the Red Sox. An industry source told me earlier today that the Nationals...

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Wright ready for delayed debut (plus leftovers for breakfast)

April 11, 2016, 4:02pm

Orioles

Wright ready for delayed debut (plus leftovers for breakfast)

BOSTON - Mike Wright finally gets a turn. The Orioles pushed back Wright's debut from Friday to Saturday in order to accommodate Chris Tillman, who lasted only two innings and 22 pitches on opening day due to the weather. Wright warmed up and was ready to go Saturday, but a wintry mix and freezing temperatures caused a postponement before he took the mound. So let's try this again. Wright starts tonight against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, where rain is included in the forecast. Because it's...

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Wrapping up a 9-7 win

April 11, 2016, 3:08pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The Orioles are 6-0 for the first time in club history, a milestone that doesn't seem to be a hot topic inside the clubhouse or the manager's office. No one is ordering a cake or thumbing through the display of Hallmark cards. It's just six wins in six games. "Our guys are very reality based, understand it doesn't mean much of anything," manager Buck Showalter said following a 9-7 win over the Red Sox. "It's just six games we don't have to win now. There's not much...

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Orioles adjust outfield alignment at Fenway Park (O's win 9-7)

April 11, 2016, 10:15am

Orioles

BOSTON - The opening day introductions and ceremonies have ended at Fenway Park and the Orioles are batting in the top of the first inning. No rain or wintery mix. No tarp on the field. It's just baseball. Players on both teams were introduced, along with the video coordinators, translator and the Red Sox massage therapist. No love thrown toward the press box. The Red Sox surprised David Ortiz on his final opening day by having daughter Alex Ortiz sing the National Anthem. Ortiz held his cap...

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Adam Jones: "I'm getting a lot better day by day"

April 11, 2016, 8:58am

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Adam Jones: "I'm getting a lot better day by day"

BOSTON - Adam Jones did some running and throwing before batting practice this morning and took a few swings to check whether he still felt discomfort in his rib area. The Orioles lineup already was posted inside the visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park while their center fielder worked up a sweat in the cold air. Jones wasn't in it. Jones hasn't played since Wednesday and remains day-to-day with an injury that the Orioles say isn't related to his oblique. Joey Rickard is back in center field,...

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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

April 11, 2016, 6:30am

Orioles

BOSTON - Adam Jones is not in today's Orioles lineup against the Red Sox and will miss his fourth straight start because of rib soreness. Joey Rickard will replace Jones in center field and lead off. Mark Trumbo will play left field in front of the Green Monster, while Nolan Reimold is in right field. Matt Wieters is the designated hitter, with Caleb Joseph catching Yovani Gallardo. The Orioles lead the majors with a 1.80 ERA, allowing nine earned runs in 45 innings. The rotation ranks second...

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Leftovers for breakfast

April 10, 2016, 6:52pm

Orioles

BOSTON - The first homestand is behind us and it's time to embark on the first road trip, with stops in chilly Boston and steaming Arlington. The latest forecasts calls for a 100 percent chance of rain on Tuesday. There's no escaping it. Grab a comfortable seat today and enjoy the Red Sox's opening day festivities and whatever they have planned for David Ortiz. Tissues are optionable. Hyun Soo Kim isn't, and he won't be in the lineup against left-hander David Price following yesterday's...

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Showalter speaks after latest sweep

April 10, 2016, 1:35pm

Orioles

Darren O'Day battled, Zach Britton breezed and the Orioles matched the best start in club history. O'Day struck out Hank Conger today on his 33rd pitch to escape a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning and Britton retired the Rays in order to record his second save in a 5-3 win at Camden Yards. The Orioles matched their best start at 5-0. Move over 1970 team. And try not to block the World Series trophy. Hyun Soo Kim made his major league debut and went 2-for-3 with two infield singles. He...

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Hyun Soo Kim singles in first major league at-bat (O's win 5-3)

April 10, 2016, 10:24am

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Hyun Soo Kim singles in first major league at-bat (O's win 5-3)

Fans applauded Hyun Soo Kim today as he stepped to the plate in the bottom of the second inning. A much different response from opening day. Kim's first major league at-bat came immediately after Pedro Alvarez scored from first base on Jonathan Schoop's double into the left field corner to break a scoreless tie. Aggressive send by third base coach Bobby Dickerson. Aggressive reaction from fans who were thrilled by the run and the sun. Kim fell behind 0-2 on a foul ball and called strike, then...

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Showalter on Jones: "He's worth waiting on"

April 10, 2016, 8:45am

Orioles

Showalter on Jones: "He's worth waiting on"

Orioles manager Buck Showalter still can't provide an exact date for Adam Jones' return to the lineup. He's confident, however, that Jones is getting close and the injury isn't related to the oblique. Jones hasn't played since Wednesday night and it's not known whether he'll play Monday afternoon in Boston. "Any time you're dealing with that area, it's such an unknown," Showalter said. "It's so tough because you don't want to test it all the time and never give it a chance (to...