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Hyun Soo Kim and J.J. Hardy in Orioles lineup

April 10, 2016, 8:03am

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Hyun Soo Kim makes his Orioles debut today, starting in left field and batting ninth for the series finale against the Rays that also closes out the homestand. J.J. Hardy is back at shortstop, but Adam Jones remains out of the lineup. Joey Rickard is in center field. Manager Buck Showalter said there's one movement at the end of Jones' swing that still brings some discomfort in the rib area. The Orioles own a 1.50 ERA, with six earned runs in 36 innings, that ranks first in the American...

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This and that on today's game

April 09, 2016, 6:06pm

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Temperatures are expected to rise into the 50s today, with zero chance of rain. This qualifies as baseball weather in Baltimore as the season's first homestand draws to a close. Outfielder Hyun Soo Kim is expected to make his Orioles debut against Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi. Vance Worley will take the mound in his Orioles debut. Two of the last three Orioles to get into a game will take the field unless there's been a change in plans with Kim. We know for sure that Worley is...

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Orioles-Rays game postponed (Worley starting Sunday)

April 09, 2016, 4:05pm

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Tonight's game between the Orioles and Rays is over before it started. The tarp came off the field, it returned as a wintry mix began to fall again and the Orioles just announced a postponement due to inclement weather. Not a single pitch was thrown. No makeup date has been announced, but the Rays are back here on June 24-26. Mike Wright likely will have his start pushed back to Sunday, when the temperature is supposed to climb into the low 50s and there's no rain in the forecast. Same with...

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Hearing from Showalter, Hardy and Matusz (game postponed)

April 09, 2016, 1:37pm

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Hearing from Showalter, Hardy and Matusz (game postponed)

The Orioles are the only undefeated team left in the majors. The '72 Dolphins have champagne on ice in case the streak ends. The Rays hit in the indoor cage this afternoon while the Orioles took batting practice outside. Ryan Flaherty was in short sleeves. The sky is darkening again, but the Orioles feel good about their chances of playing. "We take a lot of things into consideration to make sure it's OK for the fans," said manager Buck Showalter. "You look at a lot of different factors. I...

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Notes on Jones, Hardy, Matusz, Gausman, Worley and more

April 09, 2016, 12:39pm

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Notes on Jones, Hardy, Matusz, Gausman, Worley and more

The Orioles are taking batting practice this afternoon on a sun-splashed field, though the temperature continues to drop. "It's going to be cold, but we play games," said manager Buck Showalter. "That's what we do." Showalter added that the wind is going to be "a challenge." Center fielder Adam Jones and shortstop J.J. Hardy may have played tonight if the temperature wasn't supposed to dip into the 20s. They could return to the lineup on Sunday. Left-hander Brian Matusz, eligible to...

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Hardy, Jones still out of Orioles lineup

April 09, 2016, 12:03pm

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Tonight's Orioles lineup against the Rays is still missing shortstop J.J. Hardy and center fielder Adam Jones. Hardy said the calf tightness that caused him to miss Friday's game is no longer a problem, but he won't start because of the cold temperatures that are predicted for tonight's game. Hardy expects to start Sunday. Jones is still dealing with soreness in his rib area. With Jones and Hardy sidelined, Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard remains in center field, Manny Machado stays at shortstop...

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Updating the weather situation and starters in Boston

April 09, 2016, 10:47am

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Updating the weather situation and starters in Boston

The tarp has been peeled back from the infield at Camden Yards and the sun is trying to peek through the clouds. Though it's NFL weather in Baltimore, the Orioles still could play the Rays tonight despite the ominous forecast that caused the team to consider making contingency plans in case of a postponement. The Nationals already have postponed their game. Meanwhile, Orioles manager Buck Showalter just stepped out of the dugout to check the conditions at his ballpark and headed back to his...

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Move must be made for Matusz

April 08, 2016, 7:45pm

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Freezing rain, snow, high winds, temperatures in the 20s. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack - plus a scarf, mittens, hot chocolate and a set of jumper cables shoved up my nose to keep me functioning. (Nose was my second choice. I was advised by a friend that my first choice probably would get me fired.) Let's play snow ball tonight at Camden Yards while also pausing ever so briefly to appreciate Tropicana Field and all of its climate-controlled goodness. And I do mean briefly. The Orioles'...

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Wrapping up a 6-1 win

April 08, 2016, 6:47pm

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The Orioles are 4-0 for the first time since 2011, and a win in their next game would make them 5-0 for the first time since 1970. Can they run the table? Tonight's 6-1 win over the Rays gave the Orioles at least four wins in a row to start a season for the eighth time in franchise history. Chris Tillman rebounded from a shaky first inning to hold the Rays to one run through the fifth. "It was similar to Ubaldo (Jimenez) last night," said manager Buck Showalter. "It's going to be hard to...

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More from Showalter on Machado (Orioles hit four homers in 6-1 win)

April 08, 2016, 3:33pm

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The Orioles shifted their infield tonight against the second batter of the game, Tampa Bay first baseman Logan Morrison, a left-handed hitter played to pull the ball. Ryan Flaherty abandoned third base and moved over to second, with Jonathan Schoop sliding to his left and back toward right field. Manny Machado was alone on the left side of the infield, manning the shortstop position. Machado often takes that spot in the shift, but he's actually playing it tonight. Morrison hit a sharp ground...

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Weather could impact Gausman at Bowie (Worley starts Sunday)

April 08, 2016, 1:30pm

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Weather could impact Gausman at Bowie (Worley starts Sunday)

With frigid temperatures and the possibility of snow in Saturday's forecast, Kevin Gausman may have his start at Double-A Bowie pushed back to Sunday. Gausman attended high school in Colorado and is used to firing mid-90s fastballs in the snow. He said he's pitched while wearing a hooded sweatshirt. But the Orioles aren't going to expose him to those elements while he's trying to return from right shoulder tendinitis. Asked if he's concerned about Gausman pitching on Saturday in...

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J.J. Hardy out of lineup with calf tightness

April 08, 2016, 12:49pm

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J.J. Hardy out of lineup with calf tightness

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy is out of tonight's lineup with tightness in his calf. Hardy felt the calf tighten up shortly before last night's rain delay. He received treatment and noticed improvement after taking the field again. Hardy was fine earlier today, but the calf stiffened as he did some running. "I just kind of made the decision we're going to back off it today," said manager Buck Showalter. "Also, with the weather tomorrow, to have the potential to potentially have two days....

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Orioles lineup vs. Rays

April 08, 2016, 12:13pm

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After hitting his first career home run in last night's win against the Twins, Joey Rickard is back in the leadoff spot and in center field as the Orioles open a three-game series with Tampa Bay. Adam Jones spoke earlier in the clubhouse and said he is feeling better and hopes to return to the lineup this weekend, but doesn't feel a huge sense of urgency given the success of Rickard and Nolan Reimold. Tonight's lineup features another twist, however. Manny Machado will slide over to the...

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Jones says he feels much better, expects to play this weekend

April 08, 2016, 11:40am

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Jones says he feels much better, expects to play this weekend

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones isn't in tonight's lineup for the series opener against the Rays. However, he says that he's feeling much better and expects to play this weekend. Jones sat out last night's game with soreness in his rib area. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard played center field and Nolan Reimold was in left. "Good. A lot better than yesterday," he said today while sitting at his locker. "Just going to make sure that it's right. Take another day and see how it feels. It's...

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Hardy's handy work

April 07, 2016, 7:38pm

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During his playing days, Cal Ripken Jr. would change stances about as often as manager's change their lineups. Or their socks, if Ripken was slumping or trying to compensate for a sore back. J.J. Hardy isn't trying to uphold a tradition among Orioles shortstops, but he's been known to experiment, too. While Ripken might bend more at the knees or straighten up, Hardy is known more to adjust his hands. Check out what he's doing so far this week. Hardy has lowered his hands again, which many...

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Wrapping up a 4-2 win and three-game sweep

April 07, 2016, 6:54pm

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Wrapping up a 4-2 win and three-game sweep

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said no tests are scheduled for Adam Jones and he remains hopeful that the center fielder will return to the lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Rays at Camden Yards. Jones is bothered by discomfort in his rib area. The Orioles will check him again after he arrives at the ballpark. "Right now we're in pretty good shape," Showalter said, "but we'll see what tomorrow brings." Showalter wasn't going to use closer Zach Britton, Brad Brach or...

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Jimenez with rare loss in battle against Mauer (O's win 4-2)

April 07, 2016, 3:43pm

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Jimenez with rare loss in battle against Mauer (O's win 4-2)

Ubaldo Jimenez wasn't going to get the best of Joe Mauer in every at-bat. It just seemed that way. The Twins' first baseman was 1-for-14 against Jimenez until tonight, when he homered to right-center field with two outs in the first inning to put the Orioles in an early hole. Brian Dozier struck out and Danny Santana was thrown out trying to steal after reaching on an infield bunt single. Mauer stepped to the plate and spit on the odds. Miguel Sano followed with a single, the third hit off...

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Showalter on Jones: "I hope he's back in the lineup tomorrow"

April 07, 2016, 1:36pm

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Showalter on Jones: "I hope he's back in the lineup tomorrow"

Orioles manager Buck Showalter eased into specifics today on Adam Jones' injury, saying there were "a lot of reasons" why the center fielder's name didn't appear in the lineup. "I'm trying to get everybody a start before we get through this homestand," Showalter said. "Got Caleb (Joseph) and Nolan (Reimold) in there." Jones is out because he was "a little sore in the rib area yesterday," Showalter said. "He wants to play. He says he's fine. Probably not real happy with the old...

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Orioles say Adam Jones out of lineup with soreness in "rib area"

April 07, 2016, 12:52pm

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Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is out of tonight's lineup for the series finale against the Twins due to soreness in his rib area, according to manager Buck Showalter. Jones wasn't at his locker while the media was allowed inside the clubhouse. Showalter said Jones insists that he's fine and wants to play, but the Orioles aren't taking any chances in the first week of the season. And Showalter isn't using the word "oblique." "He's probably not real happy with the old manager,"...

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Orioles give pitcher Eric Fornataro a tryout (Jones out of lineup)

April 07, 2016, 11:08am

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Still in search of pitching to improve their depth in the system, the Orioles worked out right-hander Eric Fornataro yesterday at Camden Yards. Fornataro, 28, spent last season at Triple-A Syracuse in the Nationals' organization and went 1-4 with a 5.54 ERA in 36 games, including one start. He posted a 2.57 ERA in 44 games with Triple-A Memphis in 2014. The Nats selected Fornataro off waivers from the Cardinals on Nov. 3, 2014 and released him on July 25, 2015. The Cardinals chose Fornataro in...