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Paul Janish in today's lineup

May 07, 2016, 7:34am

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The Orioles are selecting the contract of infielder Paul Janish from Triple-A Norfolk before Game 1 of today's doubleheader. The lineup hasn't been posted, but Janish is starting at shortstop. He flew into Baltimore from Houston following the birth of his daughter. A pitcher will be optioned to make room for Janish, but he will remain with the team as the 26th man for the nightcap. The pitcher will be sent down after the game. Manny Machado will start at shortstop in Game 2. The Orioles also...

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Trying to get the roster right after Wright

May 06, 2016, 8:09pm

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Trying to get the roster right after Wright

Let's try this again. The Orioles are playing a day-night doubleheader because it's not going to stop raining until Christmas. I'm no longer surprised or disappointed by the forecast. Just accept that the team is changing its logo to a black cloud. I can't wait for the next giveaway, when the first 10,000 fans 18 and older will receive a tarp. The roster will change today. Both teams are allowed to add a 26th player for Game 2, as it's been explained to me. Infielder Paul Janish would...

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Orioles-Athletics game postponed

May 06, 2016, 2:35pm

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The Orioles have been subjected to their third postponement of the season. Tonight's game against the Athletics won't be played due to rain. The clubs will play a split doubleheader Saturday with separate admission. Game 1 is slated for 1:05 p.m. The second game remains at 7:05 p.m. Both games will be broadcast live on MASN2 and the Orioles Radio Network. Tickets and prepaid parking passes marked May 6 will be honored for the 1:05 p.m. game on May 7 and do not need to be exchanged. Gates for...

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The weather and whether the Orioles keep a short bench

May 06, 2016, 2:09pm

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The Orioles apparently will make it through tonight without a roster move. The three-man bench remains intact. Infielder Paul Janish remains in Houston with wife Maria and their baby girl. It's a mystery whether he's going to return to Triple-A Norfolk, come to Baltimore this weekend or meet the team in Minnesota next week. "It may not be him. It may not be anybody if we and whoever decide to continue down this path with the 13-man (staff)," said manager Buck Showalter. "It may not be...

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Early notes from Camden Yards

May 06, 2016, 1:00pm

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The tarp just came off the field at Camden Yards, and this time it's not about dumping water. The grounds crew is raking the infield while the mound and batter's box remain covered. A light rain continues to fall, however, and we're still unsure about the status of tonight's game. There's talk of a window around 7 p.m. and the Orioles are hoping to play. They've discussed various makeup scenarios if a postponement becomes necessary. "What's the saying? April showers bring May flowers?...

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Orioles and Athletics lineups

May 06, 2016, 11:28am

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Adam Jones is batting fifth tonight as the Orioles attempt to open their series against the Athletics at Camden Yards. Rain continues to fall, but the Orioles obviously will attempt to play. Manny Machado remains at shortstop. Nolan Reimold is in left field. The Orioles haven't made a roster move at this point. They're still going with a three-man bench. The Orioles won six of seven games against the Athletics last season, including all four at home. They outscored the A's 50-23. The A's...

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Orioles part of Rich Hill's crazy journey

May 05, 2016, 6:57pm

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Before Rich Hill became the six million dollar man, before he went from the Long Island Ducks to living high on the hog, he was an injured pitcher at Orioles spring training. Full of promise and anxiety and failed expectations. Hill would make 13 starts among his 14 appearances with the Orioles, racking up a 7.80 ERA and 1.873 WHIP in 57 2/3 innings. He averaged 6.2 walks per nine innings. Finding the plate was restricted to the lunch line. The Cardinals signed Hill to a minor league deal in...

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Wrapping up a 10-inning 1-0 win

May 05, 2016, 6:51pm

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No Orioles starter this season has gone deeper into a game than Kevin Gausman. The only question tonight was whether he'd be rewarded with a win. He settled for a no-decision. The Orioles got the win. Pedro Alvarez's fly ball to center field scored pinch-runner Nolan Reimold in the bottom of the 10th inning and gave the Orioles a 1-0 victory before 19,598 at Camden Yards. Hyun Soo Kim led off with an infield hit against Johnny Barbato, his fifth of the season, and raced to third on Jonathan...

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More from Showalter before tonight's game (O's win 1-0 in 10th)

May 05, 2016, 2:38pm

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More from Showalter before tonight's game (O's win 1-0 in 10th)

Darren O'Day is likely to take the ball tonight if the Orioles are in a save situation. However, Zach Britton is on the verge of reclaiming the ninth-inning responsibilities after spraining his left ankle over the weekend. "Zach had a good day today," said manager Buck Showalter. "Very close. He's close to being available." The decision to go back to a 12-man staff probably won't be made until Britton appears in a game and is fine the next day. "The need for an infielder might take...

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Early notes on Britton, Janish, Paredes and Gallardo

May 05, 2016, 1:08pm

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Early notes on Britton, Janish, Paredes and Gallardo

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said today that closer Zach Britton is "very close" to being available. Britton sprained his left ankle Saturday night. He threw in the bullpen again today and performed fielding drills without any setbacks. Showalter really wants a four-man bench and having Britton ready to pitch would provide the green light for the Orioles to bring up another position player. Infielder Paul Janish is in Houston for the birth of his third child on Friday. However, the Orioles...

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Hyun Soo Kim in tonight's lineup

May 05, 2016, 11:06am

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Hyun Soo Kim gets the start in left field tonight and Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard moves to the bench, as the Orioles conclude their three-game series against the Yankees. Kim, who's 9-for-15, is batting sixth. Manny Machado stays at shortstop and moves atop the order. Machado leads the American League and is tied for the major league lead with 13 multi-hit games this season. Mark Trumbo has hit safely in 22 of his 26 games, batting .333 (34-for-102). For the Orioles Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF...

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Can Rickard get rolling again?

May 04, 2016, 8:04pm

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The Orioles won't face another left-handed starter until the Athletics give Rich Hill the ball in Friday's series opener. That's one whole day. A predictable lineup tonight would include Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard in left field, Mark Trumbo in right and Pedro Alvarez serving as the designated hitter. It's been standard, and a three-man bench reduces the odds that changes are coming. Trumbo and Alvarez are set, but a slump obviously brings Rickard's status into question. That's usually how...

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Wrapping up a 7-0 loss

May 04, 2016, 6:56pm

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Tyler Wilson was cruising along tonight in his third start of the season. One hit allowed through five innings, and it came from the first batter of the game. Fifteen of 17 retired, no runs allowed. Wilson needed only seven pitches to make it through the fifth inning. He threw 27 in the sixth and committed an error while falling behind 3-0. A game turned dramatically and a loss resulted from it. The Yankees tacked on four runs in the eighth - three charged to T.J. McFarland and one to Dylan...

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Orioles prefer keeping Chris Davis at first (O's lose 7-0)

May 04, 2016, 3:00pm

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The Yankees took batting practice today in a light rain at Camden Yards. Because the baseball gods have a wicked sense of humor. Orioles manager Buck Showalter already has a lineup in mind for Thursday's series finale, but he's always prepared to make changes. He'd never post it early. There are too many variables. "I try to stay one in advance to help you deal with tonight," he said. Manny Machado figures to make most or all of the starts at shortstop as long as the Orioles keep a...

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Showalter on injuries, Janish and a tarp controversy

May 04, 2016, 1:48pm

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Showalter on injuries, Janish and a tarp controversy

Orioles manager Buck Showalter was waiting this afternoon to gather more information on Zach Britton's throwing session, which took place on flat ground and on the bullpen mound. Showalter noted how Britton's sprained ankle is feeling better today. "He did some things he couldn't do yesterday," Showalter said. "I'll get where we are with it after we get through here. I know it's better. Like I said, did some things he didn't feel comfortable with yesterday, so I'm hoping we go in...

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Zach Britton on today's bullpen session

May 04, 2016, 1:04pm

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Orioles closer Zach Britton threw on flat ground again today, simulating his delivery and far exceeding soft-toss velocity. He headed to the bullpen, attracting a crowd, and threw five pitches off the front of the mound and five on top of it. It's doubtful that Britton is available tonight while recovering from a sprained left ankle, but he's avoiding the disabled list. "I guess you wouldn't call it a regular 'pen," Britton said. "Did a little bit of everything. Feels pretty...

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Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

May 04, 2016, 11:04am

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Manny Machado remains at shortstop and Ryan Flaherty stays at third base for tonight's game against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Nolan Reimold gets the start in left field, with Joey Rickard in right. Rickard is 6-for-41 since back-to-back three-hit games against the Blue Jays, his average falling from .350 to .267. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Mark Trumbo's 33 hits and 22 RBIs are the most by a player in his first 25 games with the Orioles. For the Orioles Joey Rickard RF Manny...

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Wilson vs. Sabathia tonight at Camden Yards

May 03, 2016, 8:05pm

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Wilson vs. Sabathia tonight at Camden Yards

The Orioles are back in first place and they hold a 6 Â½-game lead over the last-place Yankees in the American League East. No one knows how long it's going to last. Just buckle up and enjoy the ride. The Orioles have won six consecutive games against the Yankees dating back to Sept. 8, 2015, their longest streak since taking eight in a row from Sept. 19, 1996-Sept. 6, 1997. The club record for most victories in a row against the Yankees is nine from Aug. 15, 1967-May 22, 1968. Chris Tillman...

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Showalter on Tillman, Trumbo, Davis and a 4-1 win

May 03, 2016, 6:43pm

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Showalter on Tillman, Trumbo, Davis and a 4-1 win

Much of the winter chatter regarding the Orioles rotation centered on the importance of bounceback seasons from Chris Tillman and Miguel Gonzalez. Few phrases gained more traction. Gonzo is gone, having been released and now pitching at Triple-A Charlotte. Tillman, meanwhile, has lowered his ERA to 2.81 in 32 innings. He's got that ace look again. Tillman turned in his third consecutive quality start tonight, working around lapses in control to hold the Yankees to one run over seven innings in...

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Orioles start new series with Machado at shortstop (O's win 4-1)

May 03, 2016, 2:59pm

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Though he owns two Gold Gloves and a Platinum Glove at third base, Manny Machado arrived at the Ed Smith Stadium complex this spring determined to get better. He wasn't going to rest on his hardware. Leave it to the unpredictable nature of baseball to move Machado away from his goal and his position. Machado is starting at shortstop tonight with J.J. Hardy on the disabled list. It could be temporary or the norm. Manager Buck Showalter is taking it one day at a time. There are people in the...