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Homestand continues with visit from Mariners (updated)

May 16, 2016, 2:25pm

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Homestand continues with visit from Mariners (updated)

The Seattle Mariners are in town for a three-game series, giving Orioles fans a chance to welcome back Baltimore native Steve Johnson and one-year crush Nelson Cruz. Johnson has allowed one run and two hits over five inning in his four appearances since the Mariners purchased his contract from Triple-A Tacoma. He earned the win in his last appearance on May 11, shutting out the Rays over 1 2/3 innings. Cruz is batting .265/.363/.477 with seven doubles, seven home runs and 21 RBIs in 36...

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Blue Jays claim Jimmy Paredes on waivers (with quote)

May 16, 2016, 9:22am

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Blue Jays claim Jimmy Paredes on waivers (with quote)

The Blue Jays have claimed infielder/outfielder Jimmy Paredes on waivers from the Orioles, according to multiple sources. The Orioles placed Paredes on waivers Friday before his injury rehabilitation assignment expired yesterday afternoon. They were hoping to outright him to Triple-A Norfolk, though it would have required his approval. Paredes batted .279/.312/.425 in 122 games with the Orioles over parts of two seasons after they purchased his contract from the Royals on July 24, 2014. He hit...

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This, that and the other

May 15, 2016, 7:38pm

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The Orioles are off today and it has nothing to do with the weather. The schedule dictated it. No one is fighting it. Not everyone is spending the day away from the ballpark. Yovani Gallardo will play catch from 90 feet and someone needs to be on the other end or he's going to spend all morning chasing the ball. Bullpen coach Dom Chiti and head athletic trainer Richie Bancells will watch him. It's a safe bet that manager Buck Showalter will put off the yard work and join them. * We'll find...

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Showalter speaks after 6-5 loss

May 15, 2016, 2:15pm

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The minutes that passed after the final out today didn't alter the Orioles' perception of the check-swing call that gave Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez new life in the eighth inning. New life that killed the Orioles' chances of extending their winning streak to eight games. You know the rest of the story. Martinez and Miguel Cabrera homered on consecutive pitches from a frustrated Darren O'Day, and the Tigers avoided the sweep with a 6-5 win over the Orioles before an announced crowd of...

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Orioles' winning streak ends at seven games with 6-5 loss

May 15, 2016, 1:18pm

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Darren O'Day was so confident today that he struck out J.D. Martinez to end the top of the eighth inning, he took a couple of small steps toward the Orioles dugout while waiting for confirmation. First base umpire Mark Wegner, on the appeal, ruled that Martinez checked his swing. Two pitches later, the Tigers had the lead. Martinez and Miguel Cabrera hit back-to-back home runs off O'Day, who's been scored upon in only two of his 17 appearances. He allowed only one homer before today. O'Day...

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Limited roster moves, Schoop stays hot, Tigers not (O's down 6-5)

May 15, 2016, 10:08am

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Limited roster moves, Schoop stays hot, Tigers not (O's down 6-5)

Still no word on whether a club has claimed Jimmy Paredes off waivers from the Orioles. I've heard that they should know because it's after 1 p.m. I've also heard they won't find out until Monday. It would be appropriate for news to break on the off-day. I'm still scarred from all of the medical updates during the last off-day. By declining to put Paredes on the 25-man roster, the Orioles continue to limit their player moves as we've reached the middle of May. Yovani Gallardo was placed...

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Notes on Paredes, Wilson, Gallardo and more

May 15, 2016, 8:34am

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Notes on Paredes, Wilson, Gallardo and more

The Orioles aren't required to remove Jimmy Paredes from his injury rehab assignment until Monday. However, it appears that a decision has been made on his status. Paredes has been placed on waivers, according to an industry source. The club thus far hasn't found any takers. Manager Buck Showalter said this morning that he wasn't going to divulge the plan. "Everybody knows, but I'm not ... That would be a good question for Dan (Duquette)," Showalter said. Paredes is 8-for-24 with Triple-A...

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Orioles and Tigers lineups

May 15, 2016, 7:17am

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Pedro Alvarez remains at third base and Nolan Reimold gets the start in left field, as the Orioles attempt to complete a four-game sweep of the Tigers. Jonathan Schoop moves up to sixth in the order after his two-homer, five-RBI night. A win today would extend the Orioles' streak to a season-high eight games. For the Orioles Joey Rickard RF Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Jonathan Schoop 2B Pedro Alvarez 3B Nolan Reimold LF Caleb Joseph C Kevin Gausman RHP For the...

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Today's game and pending Paredes decision

May 14, 2016, 8:29pm

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Today's game and pending Paredes decision

Kevin Gausman still doesn't have a win this year despite posting three consecutive quality starts. Today's opposing pitcher, Tigers rookie Michael Fulmer, is 2-1 despite a 6.00 ERA and 2.000 WHIP in 15 innings. He hasn't made it past the fifth in any of his three starts. Further proof that a pitcher's won-loss record is largely meaningless. Coming up next: Do Germans really love David Hasselhoff? Gausman has allowed five earned runs and 12 hits, with three walks and 16 strikeouts, over 20...

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Wrapping up a 9-3 win

May 14, 2016, 7:05pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter has made references in the past to second baseman Jonathan Schoop "graduating," a term used to describe his maturation as a player and a person. Did Schoop get his master's tonight? What school analogy fits when a guy homers twice, including a grand slam, and drives in a career-high five runs? Schoop led another power frenzy, again coming as the game approached the later innings, that keyed a 9-3 victory over the Tigers before 32,174 at Camden Yards. "I feel...

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Orioles power past the Tigers 9-3

May 14, 2016, 5:51pm

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Not only did Matt Wieters catch in back-to-back games with tonight's assignment, he also guided Mike Wright through the rotation's latest quality start and gave the Orioles a lead they never surrendered. He also opened the flood gates. Jonathan Schoop homered twice, including his second career grand slam, and Adam Jones homered for the fourth time in five games, as the Orioles again got aggressive late and defeated the Tigers 9-3 before 32,174 at Camden Yards. Wieters hit his second home run...

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Britton poised to pass Julio on saves list (O's lead 9-3)

May 14, 2016, 3:00pm

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Britton poised to pass Julio on saves list (O's lead 9-3)

If the Orioles are faced with another save situation tonight, left-hander Zach Britton probably will sit this one out. He's earned a breather after closing out back-to-back games. Britton's next save will be his 84th, moving him past Jorge Julio and into sole possession of fifth place on the club's all-time list. Forgive Britton if he's a little foggy with his Julio history. The right-hander's career in Baltimore spanned five seasons, the last in 2005. The Orioles drafted Britton the...

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Showalter on Gallardo and Alvarez

May 14, 2016, 1:32pm

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Orioles reliever Brad Brach played catch in the outfield this afternoon and had a light bullpen session, throwing eight to 10 pitches before heading back inside. Brach hasn't appeared in a game since Tuesday night in Minnesota and manager Buck Showalter wants to use him tonight if the circumstances allow it. Showalter would like to lay off a couple of relievers. Closer Zach Britton and set-up man Darren O'Day have pitched the last two nights and in the last three games. Showalter said bullpen...

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Gallardo on his first day playing catch

May 14, 2016, 12:44pm

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Yovani Gallardo didn't let the weather stop him today from picking up a ball for the first time since going on the disabled list. Gallardo made his scheduled 25 throws from 60 feet on flat ground. He's slated to expand the distance to 90 feet on Monday and to 120 feet most likely on Wednesday. Manager Buck Showalter has the rehab assignment dates charted, but he won't share them publicly until Gallardo starts throwing off a mound. Showalter said Gallardo's schedule is "similar" to the one...

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Orioles lineup includes Alvarez at third base

May 14, 2016, 11:08am

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The Orioles will attempt to win their seventh consecutive game tonight and match their longest streak of the season, and they'll do so with adjustments made to their lineup. Hyun Soo Kim is making his seventh start tonight. He's in left field, with Joey Rickard moving to right and Mark Trumbo serving as the designated hitter. Also, Pedro Alvarez is making his first start at third base since August 2014 with the Pirates, who moved him across the diamond last season. Ryan Flaherty is on the...

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The pitching matchups for tonight's game

May 14, 2016, 5:43am

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The pitching matchups for tonight's game

Orioles right-hander Mike Wright is working on six days' rest again tonight, which must feel normal given his inconsistent routine. Wright also had six days between his first two starts of the season. Starts between April 29 and May 7 were interrupted by one inning in relief on May 4. The weather is the main culprit. And Wright isn't complaining. It beats pitching every five days in the minors. Wright has faced the Tigers once in his career, working a scoreless inning on July 31, 2015. Rajai...

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Where will the Orioles find their next arm?

May 13, 2016, 9:10pm

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The Orioles are in dual mode when it comes to their pitching needs. They remain in the market for another arm, but they're also trying to ready their own minor leaguers for possible duty later in the summer. They had a minor league offer on the table for veteran Kyle Lohse before he signed yesterday with the Rangers, a deal that reportedly included a June 1 opt-out. They recently had special assignment scout Ron Schueler, who's based in Arizona, watch Tim Lincecum's showcase. The Orioles are...

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Showalter on Tillman, Jones and a 1-0 win

May 13, 2016, 6:31pm

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Showalter on Tillman, Jones and a 1-0 win

The Chris Tillman bounceback season continues to gain momentum and hang time. Tillman turned in his fifth consecutive quality start tonight, shutting out the Tigers on five hits over seven innings in a 1-0 victory before an announced crowd of 30,488 at Camden Yards. Tillman walked two and struck out seven, including two in his final inning after Nick Castellanos' leadoff double. He threw 107 pitches, 70 for strikes. In those five quality starts, Tillman has surrendered only six runs in 33...

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Bundy still a consideration for rotation (O's win 1-0)

May 13, 2016, 1:52pm

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Bundy still a consideration for rotation (O's win 1-0)

Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy continues to present himself as an option in the rotation next season, according to manager Buck Showalter. Bundy could receive a start in the second half this year, but Showalter said it probably would come with a three-inning cutoff. The primary interest is building up his innings this summer to make him a legitimate candidate in 2017. "I'd like to in a perfect world," Showalter said. "I know where I want to get him to with his innings. I was talking to...

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J.J. Hardy says left foot pain-free as he readies for Sarasota

May 13, 2016, 12:57pm

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J.J. Hardy says left foot pain-free as he readies for Sarasota

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy said his left foot feels the same as it did the day after he sustained a hairline fracture. In other words, no pain is viewed as a significant gain. Hardy continues to wear a boot on the foot, though he removed it at his locker this afternoon while changing clothes. He still hasn't applied any pressure and continues to walk with crutches. Hardy said he may be allowed to ditch the crutches early next week. The current plan calls for Hardy to fly to Sarasota and stay...