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Notes and quotes before tonight's game

May 03, 2016, 1:51pm

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Ryan Flaherty received a text message yesterday alerting him to the fractured bone in J.J. Hardy's left foot. He was in Louisville with Triple-A Norfolk and headed out to the field when told to catch a flight to Baltimore. Flaherty had to backtrack and retrieve his luggage. He arrived last night around 7:30 p.m. and is starting at third base tonight in the series opener against the Yankees. "You don't know what's going to happen in this game. I'm just fortunate to be back here," he...

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J.J. Hardy on foot injury: "It's definitely frustrating"

May 03, 2016, 12:43pm

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J.J. Hardy on foot injury: "It's definitely frustrating"

Orioles manager Buck Showalter had Manny Machado at third base in his original lineup. They met in his office with the door closed before batting practice, and Machado emerged later as the shortstop. Ryan Flaherty is starting at third base. Machado talked Showalter into making the switch. "I have that right," Showalter said. The Orioles aren't setting a timetable for J.J. Hardy's return from a hairline fracture in his left foot. Showalter said it could be sooner than six to eight weeks. "I...

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Ryan Flaherty starting at shortstop tonight (updated)

May 03, 2016, 11:18am

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Ryan Flaherty starting at shortstop tonight (updated)

Update: Ryan Flaherty is now starting at third base, with Manny Machado starting at shortstop. Flaherty is playing shortstop tonight as the Orioles open their three-games series against the Yankees at Camden Yards. The Orioles placed J.J. Hardy on the disabled list earlier today and recalled Flaherty from Triple-A Norfolk. Machado remains at third base and his batting second. Joey Rickard is in left field, Mark Trumbo is in right and Pedro Alvarez is the designated hitter. For the Orioles Joey...

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Orioles place J.J. Hardy on 15-day disabled list

May 03, 2016, 10:44am

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The Orioles made their roster move official today, subtracting the undisputed leader of their infield due to injury. J.J. Hardy has been placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to yesterday with a fractured left foot, and the Orioles recalled infielder Ryan Flaherty from Triple-A Norfolk. A CT scan yesterday confirmed that Hardy suffered a hairline fracture after fouling a ball off it during the fourth inning of Sunday afternoon's game against the White Sox. Hardy remained in the game...

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More on the injuries, roster and tonight's game

May 02, 2016, 5:47pm

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More on the injuries, roster and tonight's game

It's time to get busy again after yesterday's off-day. Please watch your step while I'm dripping with sarcasm. I wouldn't want you to slip and fall. Infielder Ryan Flaherty will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to replace shortstop J.J. Hardy, who's going on the disabled list with a hairline fracture in his left foot. In case you haven't memorized this part, Flaherty can return sooner than Thursday because he's replacing an injured player. Hardy will be out at least four weeks. I've...

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Duquette on Hardy replacements

May 02, 2016, 1:03pm

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The Orioles seem prepared to stay in-house while seeking a replacement for shortstop J.J. Hardy, who's headed to the disabled list with a small fracture in his left foot. Early projections have Hardy missing six to eight weeks, but the Orioles won't hold him to it. "Everybody's different," said executive vice president Dan Duquette. "It depends how quickly he heals. He'll need a little bit of time. But it's a slight fracture." Ryan Flaherty will fly into Baltimore tonight and...

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Manny Machado named AL Player of the Month

May 02, 2016, 10:52am

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Manny Machado named AL Player of the Month

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado did more than torture opposing pitchers since breaking camp. He won an award for it. Machado has been named the American League's Player of the Month for April after batting .344/.394/.667 with 10 doubles, seven home runs, 16 RBIs, seven walks and 20 runs scored. He committed only one error, on an errant throw during Saturday night's game against the White Sox. Machado also led the league with 33 hits. Moving into a new month didn't cool him off. Machado...

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Hardy going on DL with hairline fracture in foot (updated)

May 02, 2016, 10:19am

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$Hardy going on DL with hairline fracture in foot (updated)$

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy sustained a hairline fracture in his left foot yesterday and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, a harsh blow for a team so reliant on its defense. Hardy was scheduled to undergo a CT scan after X-rays yesterday raised serious concerns within the organization. The injury was labeled a "contusion," but further testing was ordered. Today's findings came as no surprise. Hardy, 33, fouled a ball off his foot in the fourth inning, sending him to the trainers room...

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Updates on Hardy, Britton and Harvey

May 02, 2016, 10:10am

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The Orioles are in the process today of determining a timetable for shortstop J.J. Hardy's return after he underwent a CT scan on his left foot. Hardy fouled a ball off his foot in the fourth inning yesterday and is expected to land on the disabled list. The Orioles are gathering more information and formulating a roster plan. Ryan Flaherty could be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Paul Janish goes on paternity leave Wednesday. The news on closer Zach Britton appears much more positive, though...

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This, that and the other

May 01, 2016, 5:33pm

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The Orioles are going to experience one of the busiest off days in recorded history. This team has a lot to learn about relaxing. Shortstop J.J. Hardy will undergo a CT scan on his left foot and I'd be surprised if the news is good. The Orioles viewed the results of his X-rays yesterday and ordered more pictures. Something must be wrong beyond a bruise. Closer Zach Britton will undergo an MRI on his left ankle. X-rays came back negative and the Orioles say it's a sprain, but they want to make...

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Hardy to undergo CT scan on foot (plus more on O's 7-1 loss)

May 01, 2016, 1:47pm

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Hardy to undergo CT scan on foot (plus more on O's 7-1 loss)

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy will undergo a CT scan on Monday morning after fouling a ball off his left foot today in a 7-1 loss to the White Sox at Camden Yards. Hardy already had X-rays taken on the foot, and while the initial diagnosis is a contusion, the Orioles are concerned about a more serious injury. "I do know, I've got an idea," said manager Buck Showalter. "Right now, it's a contusion. He fouled a ball off his foot and it got real stiff and sore quickly, so he's going to get...

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Hardy leaves game after fouling ball off foot (O's lose 7-1)

May 01, 2016, 11:36am

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Hardy leaves game after fouling ball off foot (O's lose 7-1)

The Orioles lost another player today as they wind down their four-game series against the White Sox. Shortstop J.J .Hardy was removed after the bottom of the fifth inning. The Orioles explained that he fouled a ball off his left foot in his last at-bat. We'll have an update following the game. Manny Machado moved over to short and Pedro Alvarez replaced him at third base with the Orioles losing 6-0. Hardy flied to right field leading off the second and drew a walk against White Sox ace Chris...

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Kim and Alvarez take hot bats back to bench (O's down 6-0)

May 01, 2016, 9:58am

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Kim and Alvarez take hot bats back to bench (O's down 6-0)

A light rain continues to fall at Camden Yards, but the tarp is rolled up and fingers are crossed. The grounds crew covered the mound and home plate area during introductions while starters Ubaldo Jimenez and Chris Sale warmed in the bullpen. Hyun Soo Kim and Pedro Alvarez will stay dry in the dugout. They're out of the lineup again today with the opposition starting a left-hander for the fourth time in the last five games. Kim doubled last night for his first extra-base hit in the U.S., and...

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Showalter on Britton, his replacement closer and more

May 01, 2016, 8:29am

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Showalter on Britton, his replacement closer and more

Orioles manager Buck Showalter remains encouraged this morning after checking on closer Zach Britton, who sprained his left ankle last night. Showalter doesn't know when Britton will pitch again and he's not revealing his choice of designated closer, but he's feeling good about the situation. "Like I did last night," Showalter said. "Not much swelling. You all talk to him yet? He'll talk to you about it. I think he'll be a pitcher shortly, hopefully." "It's the left one. Actually, I...

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Britton: "I think I'd be surprised if I had to go on the DL"

May 01, 2016, 7:00am

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Britton: "I think I'd be surprised if I had to go on the DL"

Orioles closer Zach Britton said X-rays taken on his left ankle came back negative and he hopes to throw again in a few days. Britton jammed the ankle last night in the ninth inning. He exited the game and is on crutches this morning. He's also wearing a walking boot, but more so for a stimulation device to speed up the healing process. "After I flipped the ball to Chris, I just kind of felt something," Britton said. "I didn't know if I stepped wrong. ... It didn't feel like I rolled it...

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Orioles lineup vs. White Sox

May 01, 2016, 6:26am

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Mark Trumbo is batting third for the first time this season and Adam Jones is hitting cleanup for the second time this year for the Orioles in the today's finale of a four-game series with the White Sox. In five career games from the three-hole, Trumbo is batting .368/.400/.526. Jones is a career .293/.331/.504 hitter out of the fourth spot. Nolan Reimold in left field and Joey Rickard in right field will flank Jones in center. Caleb Joseph is catching today. According to the Elias Sports...

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Jimenez vs. Sale in the series finale

April 30, 2016, 9:31pm

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Zach Britton won't be taking the ball today if the Orioles are faced with a save situation. Not less than 24 hours after spraining his left ankle. He's day-to-day, but today isn't it. Who knows how long he's going to be sidelined? We hear "sprain" and expect an X-ray, to be followed by an MRI. That's how it always seems to play out. Let's see if we engage in the same dance on a sore ankle. The Orioles remained hopeful last night that Britton could avoid the disabled list. I already was...

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Showalter speaks after 8-7 loss

April 30, 2016, 7:54pm

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The Orioles finish the month of April with a 14-9 record and uncertainty over the status of their closer beyond an early diagnosis of a sprained left ankle. Zach Britton is day-to-day after jamming his ankle in the ninth inning, capping off the madness of an 8-7 loss to the White Sox in a game that lasted 3 hours and 42 minutes. Britton was receiving treatment and unavailable to the media. "We're going to have challenges during the year," said manager Buck Showalter. "We did a lot of good...

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Zach Britton has sprained left ankle

April 30, 2016, 7:20pm

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Orioles closer Zach Britton sprained his left ankle tonight while trying to field a bunt single by White Sox leadoff hitter Adam Eaton. Britton limped off the field with two outs and the score tied in the top of the ninth inning. Vance Worley gave up an RBI single to Jose Abreu, and the Orioles lost 8-7 at Camden Yards. The club announced afterward that Britton sprained the ankle. For now, it's nothing more serious than a day-to-day situation. "Left ankle, but I don't know. We'll see how it...

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Zach Britton leaves game with injury, O's lose 8-7

April 30, 2016, 6:42pm

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Zach Britton leaves game with injury, O's lose 8-7

The Orioles are trying to win a game tonight while hoping that they haven't lost their All-Star closer. Zach Britton limped off the field with two outs in the top of the ninth inning after Adam Eaton reached on a bunt single. No word on the exact nature of the injury. Eaton pushed the ball past the right side of the mound. Britton fielded it and tried to flip it with his glove to first baseman Chris Davis, but missed his target. Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells raced onto the field to...