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Catching up on a crazy game (we're tied, Britton hurt)

April 30, 2016, 5:02pm

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Catching up on a crazy game (we're tied, Britton hurt)

Kevin Gausman stepped onto the mound tonight and entered the Bizarro World. How else to explain back-to-back errors by Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop that gave the White Sox a 2-1 lead in the third inning? They didn't have a miscue through 22 games before tonight. Or the White Sox's attempt to get a double play changed to a triple play via manager's challenge, and Robin Ventura being ejected when it didn't go his way? Or White Sox starter Mat Latos allowing four runs, two more than he...

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Showalter on Wieters and Kim (O's down 3-1)

April 30, 2016, 2:09pm

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Showalter on Wieters and Kim (O's down 3-1)

Matt Wieters is catching on back-to-back nights for the first time this season, as the Orioles continue their four-game series against the White Sox at Camden Yards. The Orioles have been cautious with Wieters after he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow on March 12. By starting Wieters again tonight, manager Buck Showalter can rest him for two consecutive days. He won't play in Sunday's series finale and the club is off Monday. "He hasn't had many throws, a tribute...

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Hunter Harvey seeing specialist after latest setback

April 30, 2016, 1:06pm

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Hunter Harvey seeing specialist after latest setback

Former first-round pick Hunter Harvey will be examined by a specialist next week after experiencing more discomfort in his groin. The latest setback occurred after he pitched Thursday in an extended spring training game. Harvey has been shut down for the third time because of the injury, which first surfaced late in spring training while pitching at Twin Lakes Park. Manager Buck Showalter didn't say much about the club's concerns, but it's apparent that Harvey will be checked for a sports...

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Kim replaces Rickard in lineup

April 30, 2016, 11:31am

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With the Orioles seeing their only right-handed starter tonight in a five-game stretch, Hyun Soo Kim has been included in the lineup after going 6-for-11 in five games. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is out of the lineup for the first time this season. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Pedro Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter. Kevin Gausman is making his second start after allowing one run in five innings against the Rays at Tropicana Field. He allowed three hits and struck out...

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Brach's bullpen mates appreciate his contributions

April 29, 2016, 8:20pm

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Brach's bullpen mates appreciate his contributions

Brad Brach elevated a 94 mph four-seam fastball last night to the first batter he faced, White Sox's second baseman Brett Lawrie, who took it for a ride into the left field seats and pointed in that general direction as he headed up the line. It wasn't Babe Ruth calling his shot. It was Brett Lawie making sure everyone saw it. The game now tied, Brach kept his composure and retired the next three batters on a fly ball, grounder and strikeout. He returned to the dugout and later took home the...

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Showalter: Reimold "dialed up a lot of things that we've needed"

April 29, 2016, 6:49pm

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Showalter: Reimold "dialed up a lot of things that we've needed"

The Orioles continue to thrive in the worst weather. Nolan Reimold's tiebreaking three-run homer tonight in the bottom of the seventh inning propelled the Orioles to a 6-3 victory over the White Sox before 19,912 at cold and damp Camden Yards. The game was played in a steady mist, the kind you find in the produce section at your grocery store. But Mike Wright held the White Sox to two runs over six innings, Reimold trumped Brett Lawrie's solo shot off Brad Brach leading off the top of the...

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Orioles feasting on chilled dishes with home cooking (O's win 6-3)

April 29, 2016, 3:05pm

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The first-pitch temperature tonight at Camden Yards is 51 degrees, an increase of three from last night. Put away the parkas. It will continue to climb through the weekend and into next week, but rain stays in the forecast for the duration of the 10-game homestand. The Orioles are used to it. In fact, they seem to be thriving in miserable conditions. They have the best home record in baseball at 8-1, compared to their 5-7 mark on the road. They're batting .299/.360/.493 at Camden Yards,...

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Notes on Wandy Rodriguez, Ryan Flaherty and more

April 29, 2016, 1:08pm

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Notes on Wandy Rodriguez, Ryan Flaherty and more

It's a slow news day at Camden Yards. Orioles manager Buck Showalter described left-hander Wandy Rodriguez as "inventory" following news today that the club signed him to a minor league deal. Rodriguez, 37, has been sent to extended spring training in Sarasota. The Orioles eventually want to insert him into Triple-A Norfolk's rotation, but he may push for a promotion to the majors. For now, the plan is to stretch him out and allow him to shake off the rust, see whether he's a guy who can...

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Orioles lineup vs. White Sox

April 29, 2016, 11:11am

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The Orioles are keeping Nolan Reimold in left field and Joey Rickard in right for tonight's game against the White Sox. It's the right-handed lineup, including Mark Trumbo as the designated hitter. Adam Jones remains in the fifth spot. Mike Wright is 1-1 with a 6.23 ERA in four career outings (three starts) versus the American League Central. He's allowed 12 earned runs in 17 1/3 innings. For the Orioles Joey Rickard RF Manny Machado 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Adam Jones CF Matt...

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Orioles sign Wandy Rodriguez

April 29, 2016, 7:16am

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Looking to bolster their pitching depth at the Triple-A level, the Orioles have signed veteran left-hander Wandy Rodriguez to a minor league contract. Rodriguez will report to extended spring training in Sarasota and attempt to work his way back up to the majors. Being left-handed won't hurt his chances. The Orioles are sorely lacking in that department. Rodriguez, 37, is 97-98 with a 4.10 ERA in 11 major league seasons with the Astros, Pirates and Rangers. He made 15 starts among his 17...

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One year ago today ...

April 28, 2016, 8:47pm

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The Orioles have reached an anniversary tonight that they won't celebrate. Exactly one year ago, they played the first no-fans game against the White Sox at Camden Yards. Empty seats except for a couple of scouts. Almost forgotten is the final score, an 8-2 win for the Orioles. Two games were postponed and a series against the Rays was moved to St. Petersburg, Fla. due to civil unrest following the death of Freddie Gray, who died while in police custody. The starting time for this game was...

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Showalter speaks after 10-2 win

April 28, 2016, 7:06pm

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The White Sox showed up at Camden Yards tonight with the lowest ERA in the majors and the Orioles crunched the numbers. Manny Machado hit his second career grand slam, Chris Davis and Mark Trumbo went back-to-back, and the Orioles cruised to a 10-2 win at frigid Camden Yards. Skated was more like it. Machado has 75 career home runs. Only Boog Powell and Eddie Murray totaled more before their 24th birthday. "Those were good players and Manny has a chance to be a real good player if he can...

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Orioles get busy in third inning (O's win 10-2)

April 28, 2016, 4:12pm

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The Orioles managed to accomplish a lot tonight in the bottom of the third inning. Let's start with Manny Machado snapping an 0-for-17 skid with an RBI double into the right field corner that scored Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard, who reached on a fielder's choice. Rickard was flying around the bases and scored standing up to tie the game 2-2. Let's continue with Chris Davis, who followed with a two-run shot to right-center field to give the Orioles a 4-2 lead. Davis dropped the bat and started to...

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Showalter on Harvey, Gallardo and pitching (O's down 2-1)

April 28, 2016, 2:06pm

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Showalter on Harvey, Gallardo and pitching (O's down 2-1)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter provided an update today on former first-round pick Hunter Harvey, who worked two innings at extended spring training. "Did well, felt good," Showalter said. "No problems with the groin. Hopefully, he's going to get out of there soon and get on with his season." Harvey is expected to be assigned to Single-A Frederick, but the Orioles aren't gazing too far into the future. They want to make sure he's 100 percent physically and able to hold up over a minor...

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Early notes before tonight's game

April 28, 2016, 12:59pm

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Hunter Harvey pitched two innings today in extended spring training in Sarasota and didn't report any discomfort in his groin. Harvey is expected to pitch again in extended before the Orioles assign him to an affiliate. Harvey, the 22nd-overall pick in the 2013 draft, hasn't pitched since July 2014 due to a strained right flexor mass and a fractured fibula. Orioles manager Buck Showalter would like to get Harvey up to 100 innings this summer. Jimmy Paredes is 1-for-7 in two games on his...

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Orioles lineup vs. White Sox

April 28, 2016, 11:25am

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The Orioles are sticking with their right-handed lineup tonight against White Sox southpaw John Danks. Joey Rickard is in right field, Nolan Reimold is in left and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. Adam Jones moves down to fifth, with Chris Davis batting third and Trumbo fourth. According the Elias Sports Bureau, Rickard is the first player in the majors to debut on opening day and start the first 20 games since the Braves' Jason Heyward in 2010. The last Oriole was second baseman Marv...

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Orioles begin homestand with four games vs. White Sox

April 27, 2016, 7:50pm

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TAMPA - The Orioles begin a 10-game, 11-day homestand tonight with rain naturally in the forecast. Same with much of the weekend. It's become more of a Maryland tradition than crab cakes, Old Bay and snow panic. There will be windows, of course, and the forecast can change hourly. The Orioles already have to make up two games that were postponed and aren't looking to bump up the total. The White Sox are the first opponent on the homestand, and they're back here for the one-year anniversary...

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Showalter, Tillman and Rickard wrap up a 3-1 win

April 27, 2016, 6:53pm

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Showalter, Tillman and Rickard wrap up a 3-1 win

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter knew that Chris Tillman wanted to stay in tonight's game after issuing a two-out walk to Logan Morrison in the seventh inning. Tillman offered confirmation later, of course. He never wants to come out. Showalter needed to give relievers Darren O'Day, Brad Brach and Zach Britton some work before a four-game series against the White Sox. Tillman just got in the way. "He's probably not real happy with the manager right now," Showalter...

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Rickard homers, Tillman deals and Orioles avoid sweep

April 27, 2016, 5:55pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - If the Rays were going to keep making all the plays in the field tonight, the logical countermove from the Orioles was to hit a ball into the seats. Baseball really is a simple game. Why try to complicate it? Joey Rickard, in the midst of his first major league slump, drove a Matt Moore pitch over the left field fence in the fifth inning for a three-run homer that broke a scoreless tie. Chris Tillman kept hanging zeros and the Orioles avoided a sweep with a 3-1 victory at...

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Showalter on Schoop: "We all know he's capable of better" (updated)

April 27, 2016, 3:28pm

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Showalter on Schoop: "We all know he's capable of better" (updated)

ST. PETERBURG, Fla. - Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop may lead the league in loud outs. Deep drives down the left field line that hook foul, avoiding the pole like it's contagious. Blistering ground balls, ropes in the gap that find a glove. These are consolation prizes at best, their bulk dragging down his average. Schoop began tonight's game batting .200, the cost of a 2-for-30 slump. He cooled off immediately after his two-homer game in Texas on April 15 that left him with five hits...