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Hitting notes on Wieters, Reimold and Hardy

August 09, 2011, 9:18am

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Hitting notes on Wieters, Reimold and Hardy

Checking in with a few Orioles hitting notes before they host Chicago tonight in Game 2 of a four-game series. * Matt Wieters went 3-for-3 with two doubles last night, snapping a stretch where he had just seven hits in 51 at-bats. It was Wieters' first three-hit game since July 5 and the first time he had two doubles in a game since June 24. * Nolan Reimold is struggling right now. He has just three hits over his past 26 at bats. In his last 10 games, Reimold is 4-for-33 (.121) without a...

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Reyes is up next as Orioles look to piece together their rotation

August 08, 2011, 9:48pm

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One week after the Orioles claimed lefty Jo-Jo Reyes on waivers from Toronto, he will take the mound and get his first Baltimore start. "It's good," Reyes said. "I'm used to starting, so it's not going to be that big of a difference. But just to get back on the mound and start the game off is going to be good." Reyes was 5-8 with a 5.40 ERA this season in 20 starts for Toronto. He gave up 140 hits over 110 innings and really struggled over his last five starts, going 2-2 with an ERA of...

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Hardy's bat was hearty, but Orioles still lose against Chicago

August 08, 2011, 5:47pm

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Well, at least the Orioles got their shortstop back tonight. On a night they rallied from 4-0 down to take the lead, the Orioles still lost, 7-6 against Chicago and they fall to 1-3 on this 10-game homestand. After missing three games with a sore left ankle, J.J. Hardy returned with a big game tonight. He went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and two doubles. He tied his season high with four RBIs. He also drove in four on May 15 against Tampa and July 26 versus Toronto. Before the game,...

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Jones and his bat enjoy the home cooking at the Yard

August 08, 2011, 3:17pm

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Jones and his bat enjoy the home cooking at the Yard

Adam Jones seems to like the friendly confines of Camden Yards. In 57 home games this year, he is batting .296 with 17 homers, 49 RBIs and an OPS of .928. In 53 road games, he is batting .288 with three homers, 20 RBIs and a .704 OPS. Even though he went hitless on Sunday, Jones is batting .344 with eight multi-hit games over his last 15 games with four doubles, four homers and 13 RBIs. Here is an interesting Jones stat: He leads the majors in batting average with two outs at .363. His 20...

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Aberdeen's All Stars

August 08, 2011, 1:29pm

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The short-season Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds will send four players to the New York-Penn League All-Star Game that is set for Aug. 16 in Lowell, Mass. IronBirds outfielder Glynn Davis, infielders Dudley Leonora and Joe Velleggia, and pitcher Trent Howard will play for the American League team. A Baltimore-area native, Davis played one year at Catonsville Community College. Although he went undrafted, the Baltimore Orioles signed him as a free agent and Davis hit .316 in the month of July....

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After testing his ankle, Hardy returns to the Oriole lineup

August 08, 2011, 12:57pm

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After testing his ankle, Hardy returns to the Oriole lineup

After putting his sore left ankle through some pregame paces, J.J. Hardy has pronounced the ankle healthy enough for duty and he returns to the Orioles' lineup here tonight against the Chicago White Sox. "Got here early, went through my treatment and then taped it up," Hardy said. "I went out and tested it, basically doing all the things that hurt me in Kansas City and it felt fine." He said there no longer is any pain to deal with it and that taking the Toronto series off did it a lot...

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The comeback trail: Matt Hobgood works his way back at Aberdeen

August 07, 2011, 9:52pm

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The comeback trail: Matt Hobgood works his way back at Aberdeen

As he continues his comeback from a strained rotator cuff,

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Hobgood pitches well and his night is now done in Aberdeen

August 07, 2011, 3:44pm

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Hobgood pitches well and his night is now done in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, Md - After pitching very poorly in his last two starts, with the results to show for that, Orioles 2009 first-round pick

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Hobgood with a strong first two innings at Aberdeen (updated)

August 07, 2011, 2:51pm

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Hobgood with a strong first two innings at Aberdeen (updated)

ABERDEEN, Md. - In his last outing for the short-season Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds, right-hander Matt Hobgood gave up nine runs in just 2 2/3 innings. This start tonight at Ripken Stadium is going a little better for him so far. He has retired the side in order in the first two innings on just 22 pitches. The Orioles' first-round pick in the 2009 draft is working his way back from a strained rotator cuff. Making his fifth start this evening for Aberdeen against Hudson Valley, Hobgood threw...

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Almost game time in Aberdeen (6:25 p.m. start tonight)

August 07, 2011, 12:51pm

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Almost game time in Aberdeen (6:25 p.m. start tonight)

ABERDEEN, Md. - It's humid and cloudy here at Ripken Stadium. The short-season Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds, who are 16-32, will host the Hudson Valley Renegades, who have a record of 24-23 coming up at 5:35 p.m. Matt Hobgood is starting tonight for Aberdeen and expected to pitch four innings as the Orioles 2009 first-round pick continues to work his way back from a strained rotator cuff. Check back for updates on his outing tonight at Aberdeen. Here is today's IronBirds lineup: CF - Glynn...

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Checking in on the Aberdeen IronBirds

August 07, 2011, 8:27am

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Even though I feel like my blogging performance has been solid enough to keep me in the majors, I am sending myself to the minor leagues later today. I'll skip today's game at Camden Yards and will check in this afternoon on the Aberdeen IronBirds at Ripken Stadium.

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Tillman talks, Jones speaks after O's win over Toronto

August 06, 2011, 7:16pm

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Tillman talks, Jones speaks after O's win over Toronto

Adam Jones has hit 20 homers this year but the one he hit tonight was the key blast in helping the Orioles win a game and it had Jones a little more fired up and emotional than he usually gets after most homers. He wanted to give his starting pitcher a lift and a lead and he did both. Adam Jones gets a pie in the face after getting his career high 20th homer of the season "I rarely show emotion on home runs, but (Chris) Tillman battled his tail off and it was to take the lead," Jones said...

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Tillman's arm and Jones' bat lead Orioles past Toronto

August 06, 2011, 6:25pm

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Well, there is at least one young pitcher in the Orioles' rotation not on any disabled list. Chris Tillman put together perhaps one of the best starts of his big league career tonight, pitching the Orioles past Toronto 6-2 in front of 19,396 at Camden Yards. Last Saturday at New York, Tillman looked strong early but then faded. This time, he was strong throughout, allowing just four hits and two runs over seven innings. He walked one and fanned five, throwing 93 pitches. Tillman improved to...

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Tillman pitching well with no runs to work with just yet (update, runs now)

August 06, 2011, 5:14pm

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Tillman pitching well with no runs to work with just yet (update, runs now)

No one is comparing him to Jeremy Guthrie, but Chris Tillman has pitched a few games this year without much run support. Through 4 1/2 innings tonight, he trails Toronto 1-0 and the Orioles have been retired in order in four straight innings by Brandon Morrow on 43 pitches, 35 strikes. In his 11 starts on the year, the Orioles have provided Tillman with 19 runs of support while he has been in the game, with 10 of those coming in two starts. In four of his 11 starts, the Orioles did not score...

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Zach Britton said he is not concerned about his left shoulder

August 06, 2011, 1:26pm

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Zach Britton said he is not concerned about his left shoulder

Zach Britton is not concerned about his left shoulder, that is the good news. He was put on the 15-day disabled list yesterday with a left shoulder strain. Britton said it is just a case of inflammation and he feels certain he could pitch Tuesday as scheduled, but for now, he will rest a bit before he resumes throwing in a few days. "I wasn't happy with it (going on the DL), but I think it's in the best interests for both sides, so just kind of make the best of the time that I got,"...

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Chris Davis provides an update on his sore right shoulder

August 06, 2011, 12:45pm

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Chris Davis provides an update on his sore right shoulder

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said his sore right shoulder feels better today and he thinks he can play tonight. He missed yesterday's game after sleeping funny on the shoulder and developing discomfort and he underwent an MRI earlier today. The results of that are still not known and for now, Davis is not in tonight's starting lineup. "I got X-rayed yesterday, before the game and they didn't really tell me anything," Davis said before batting practice. "I feel pretty normal today. I...

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LHP Ashur Tolliver is pitching well for Delmarva & other notes

August 06, 2011, 9:22am

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LHP Ashur Tolliver is pitching well for Delmarva & other notes

Left-handed relief pitcher Ashur Tolliver is on a bit of a roll these days pitching for the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds. The 23-year-old Tolliver is now 1-2 with a 2.60 ERA in 22 games on the season. But he has not allowed a run over his last seven games, with 13 consecutive scoreless innings. Over his past 11 games, Tolliver has allowed just one earned run over 19 innings for an ERA of 0.47 with six walks and 21 strikeouts. A fifth-round pick in 2009, Tolliver has been particularly tough...

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Patton is throwing well, but other hurlers keep hitting the DL

August 06, 2011, 5:09am

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Patton is throwing well, but other hurlers keep hitting the DL

After spending time in Baltimore last year, but not pitching much, maybe Troy Patton's time has come. In the chances he is getting, he has done well. Patton pitched the fifth, sixth and seventh in relief last night, with nine up and down. He gave up an infield hit, walk and bunt hit in the eighth and was replaced. One run did score and was charged to his record. But since his latest recall on July 16, he has pitched 9 1/3 innings over six appearances. He has given up three runs on eight hits...

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Now Britton joins long list of injured pitchers (Bundy note added)

August 05, 2011, 3:37pm

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Now Britton joins long list of injured pitchers (Bundy note added)

Zach Britton went on the disabled list tonight with a left shoulder strain. Another young Orioles pitcher that showed promise now dealing with an injury. Since the announcement came at game time, no reporters have been able to talk with Britton or Buck Showalter to hear more about this. It's seemingly beyond unbelievable at this point with the young pitchers. Jake Arrieta is headed to see Dr. Yocum, Brian Matusz is at Triple-A after spending time earlier on the DL and now Britton. Makes me...

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Frederick's Tyler Townsend will not be activated this weekend

August 05, 2011, 3:08pm

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Frederick's Tyler Townsend will not be activated this weekend

The Orioles were hopeful that Single-A Frederick first baseman Tyler Townsend would come off the disabled list on Sunday but that won't happen now. Townsend, out since July 13 with a recurring hamstring injury, tried to run this week but felt more soreness in that hamstring and now will remain on the disabled list. Townsend is headed to Sarasota to continue his rehab. When he has played this year, he has hit quite well. In 64 games with the Keys, Townsend was batting .318 with 23 doubles,...