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Orioles hit three home runs in four innings (O's down 7-6)

March 25, 2016, 10:25am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles rotation didn't surrender a home run in the first inning today, the streak ending at three games. The damage came later. Chris Denorfia hit a three-run homer off Chris Tillman in the second after a pair of walks, and the Yankees tacked on two more runs in the third to build a 5-1 lead. Mark Trumbo, Caleb Joseph and J.J. Hardy have homered for the Orioles, who will try to pound the Yankees into submission. It may be the favored plan of attack this season. Hardy's...

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Quick hits before today's game

March 25, 2016, 7:54am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Reliever Chaz Roe will return to camp on Saturday following the birth of his daughter. Roe is trying to occupy one of the open spots in the bullpen. He hasn't allowed a run in his last six appearances over 6 2/3 innings. However, he's surrendered a hit in five of them and issued a walk in the other game. The Orioles could make more roster cuts following today's game. Manager Buck Showalter wasn't able to meet with executive vice president Dan Duquette before batting...

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Notes on Brian Matusz, pitching and music event

March 25, 2016, 5:57am

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Notes on Brian Matusz, pitching and music event

SARASOTA, Fla. - Unable to determine whether he's headed to the disabled list, the best that Orioles reliever Brian Matusz can do today is pick up a ball, play catch and wait for a resolution. Matusz will throw for the first time since receiving a cortisone injection in his lower back following Sunday's outing, when he retired all three batters he faced but didn't appear comfortable on the mound. Asked for an update this morning on his condition, Matusz said, "I feel great." But is it too...

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Orioles and Yankees lineups

March 25, 2016, 5:30am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Pedro Alvarez is batting second today behind Manny Machado and playing first base for the Orioles' 1:05 p.m. game against the Yankees at Ed Smith Stadium, which will be live on MASN. Chris Davis is serving as the designated hitter. Mark Trumbo is in right field and Hyun Soo Kim is in left. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Pedro Alvarez 1B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis DH Mark Trumbo RF J.J. Hardy SS Hyun Soo Kim LF Jonathan Schoop 2B Caleb Joseph C Chris Tillman RHP For the...

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This, that and the other

March 24, 2016, 7:17pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles are sending Chris Tillman to the mound this afternoon for their game against the Yankees. The right-hander is making his third Grapefruit League start. Will he be the starter again on opening day? In setting up his rotation, manager Buck Showalter is checking how the candidates have fared against the Twins. He's also checking their numbers against future opponents in April and in the other ballparks. The only certainty at this point is that Tillman, Yovani Gallardo...

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Wrapping up a 6-5 win

March 24, 2016, 1:06pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard won today's game against the Pirates with a walk-off single against left-hander Eric O'Flaherty that scored Xavier Avery, who led off the Orioles ninth inning with a single. Garabez Rosa doubled to move Avery to third base, and Rickard - in his only at-bat of the day - collected his 19th hit of the spring. Rickard was pinch-hitting for catcher Audry Perez, who had a caught stealing in the top of the inning. He's batting .388 with a 1.015 OPS. Zach...

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Orioles reacquire left-hander Edgar Olmos (updated)

March 24, 2016, 12:19pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Left-hander Edgar Olmos is back in the Orioles organization. Olmos was reacquired from the Cubs today for a player to be named. No word yet on whether he'll report to the Ed Smith Stadium complex, which is the assumption. Update: Olmos will report to Twin Lakes Park. Olmos spent 13 days with the Orioles after they claimed him off waivers from the Cubs on Dec. 10 and designated outfielder Junior Lake for assignment. It happened on the final day of the Winter Meetings. The Cubs...

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Game update and Tyler Wilson talks about today's start (O's walk off Pirates)

March 24, 2016, 11:01am

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Game update and Tyler Wilson talks about today's start (O's walk off Pirates)

ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 6, Pirates 5 Recap: Tyler Wilson allowed one run and two hits in three innings, retiring the last seven batters he faced. Matt Joyce homered with two outs in the first and Michael Morse doubled. Chris Davis had an RBI double in the fourth and Mark Trumbo hit a two-run homer, his fourth longball of the spring to go with 12 RBIs. Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer in the fifth and J.J. Hardy homered for the first time this spring leading off the seventh. T.J....

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Tyler Wilson finishes strong in latest spring outing (plus more notes)

March 24, 2016, 9:56am

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Tyler Wilson finishes strong in latest spring outing (plus more notes)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Tyler Wilson, making his third spring start today, retired the last seven batters he faced while trying to state his case for inclusion in the Orioles rotation. Wilson was pulled after only three innings. He allowed one run and two hits, walked none and struck out none. The former University of Virginia right-hander threw 43 pitches, 30 for strikes. Wilson retired the first two batters of the game on ground balls to first baseman Chris Davis, and Danny Ortiz made the final out...

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Paul Janish: "I feel like I've done what I can do"

March 24, 2016, 8:29am

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Paul Janish: "I feel like I've done what I can do"

SARASOTA, Fla. - Infielder Paul Janish isn't accustomed to the media hovering around his locker unless it's to make small talk. He's one of the nicest guys in baseball. But he was a popular figure this morning after collecting three hits in yesterday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates. The single and double were interesting. The home run was newsworthy, at least by Grapefruit League standards. Janish's last major league home run, his seventh in 1,242 plate appearances over seven seasons, came on...

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Quick hits before today's game

March 24, 2016, 7:37am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters threw from 120 feet today and seems to be nearing a start behind the plate. Wieters won't catch until he's throwing to the bases with maximum force. Reliever Chaz Roe left camp to be with his wife for the birth of their second baby. Left-hander Brian Matusz stayed home today because he's experiencing flu-like symptoms. It's another blow to a guy who's trying to get back on the mound after being shut down again with soreness in his lower...

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The latest on Kevin Gausman (plus Pirates lineup)

March 24, 2016, 5:26am

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The latest on Kevin Gausman (plus Pirates lineup)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Kevin Gausman will do some light exercises for his right shoulder this morning as part of his recovery from a bout of tendinitis. He's moving in the right direction. "Come in tomorrow and see how it reacts to that and then go from there," he said. "Might pick up a ball tomorrow, but the first couple days of throwing will probably be pretty light. It's still kind of a gradual thing right now." Gausman received a cortisone injection on Sunday, putting in doubt his...

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Orioles lineup vs. Pirates

March 24, 2016, 4:05am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Matt Wieters is the designated hitter today for the Orioles and Christian Walker is in left field. The Pirates also will find Mark Trumbo in right field. For the Orioles Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters DH Mark Trumbo RF Christian Walker LF J.J. Hardy SS Jonathan Schoop 2B Caleb Joseph C Tyler Wilson RHP

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The importance of today's game

March 23, 2016, 5:30pm

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SARASOTA, Fla. - Today's game against the Pirates is important because Tyler Wilson gets the start, and he's in the running for a rotation spot with Miguel Gonzalez still unable to instill the proper level of confidence in the Orioles after yesterday's outing in Bradenton. Gonzalez is struggling with his command, as manager Buck Showalter noted after yesterday's 6-5 loss. He has a minor league option. Though he remains the favorite to break camp with the team, it's far from a...

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Wrapping up a 6-5 loss

March 23, 2016, 12:08pm

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BRADENTON, Fla. - Matt Wieters will return to the Orioles lineup on Thursday as their designated hitter for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Pirates in Sarasota. He hasn't played since March 12 due to a sore right elbow. The Orioles climbed within a run of the Pirates today in the top of the ninth inning on an L.J. Hoes RBI grounder and a two-out run-scoring double by Cedric Mullins. It wasn't enough, however, as the hosts held on for a 6-5 victory at McKechnie Field. Miguel Gonzalez allowed four...

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Gonzalez's final line and Showalter on Bundy (Orioles fall 6-5)

March 23, 2016, 10:47am

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ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Pirates 6, Orioles 5 Recap: Miguel Gonzalez was charged with four runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings, with one walk, no strikeouts and a hit batter. Andrew McCutchen homered off him in the first and Gregory Polanco took him deep in the fourth. Darren O'Day replaced Gonzalez and gave up a two-run homer to Starling Marte. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard singled and had an RBI double in his first two at-bats. Paul Janish led off the fifth inning with his first home run. He also...

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Game update and lots from Buck Showalter

March 23, 2016, 9:59am

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Game update and lots from Buck Showalter

BRADENTON, Fla. - Miguel Gonzalez got off to another rough start today against the Pirates, falling behind 3-0 after two innings. The Orioles right-hander served up a solo home run to Andrew McCutchen with the count full and one out in the first inning. He hit David Freese, who scored on Francisco Cervelli's two-out double down the left field line. Josh Harrison led off the second with a bloop double to right-center field, and he scored on Jordy Mercer's single into center. Two batters into...

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Quick hits before today's game

March 23, 2016, 9:07am

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BRADENTON, Fla. - Kevin Gausman could be placed on the disabled list and still pitch on April 10, when the Orioles need a fifth starter. The confusion has dissipated. Gausman actually would be eligible to return the previous day. He doesn't need to miss the first 10 days of the season. Manager Buck Showalter said Gausman could pick up a ball for the first time on Friday. He's been shut down after receiving a cortisone injection in his right shoulder. Showalter left open the possibility that...

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Updating Matt Wieters, more on today's game and Zach Phillips

March 23, 2016, 7:00am

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Updating Matt Wieters, more on today's game and Zach Phillips

BRADENTON, Fla. - Catcher Matt Wieters stayed back in Sarasota this morning to catch bullpen sessions with Chris Tillman and Yovani Gallardo. He was a consideration to serve as the designated hitter here today against the Pirates. "I think tomorrow's on the table, too," Wieters said. "I think it came down to actually feeling like I can get a little bit more work in here than going and taking three at-bats. I'll get to catch Gallardo and Tillman's bullpen today and just get back behind the...

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Orioles sign reliever Zach Phillips

March 23, 2016, 5:27am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have signed left-hander Zach Phillips to a major league deal and designated Chris Jones for assignment, providing an insurance policy for their bullpen. Phillips took his physical last night and was re-introduced to the media this morning in an informal interview session. This is a reunion for Phillips, who pitched for the Orioles in 2011 and 2012 after being acquired from the Rangers in July 2011. He went 0-0 with a 3.21 ERA in 16 appearances. Phillips, 29, elected...