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O's Brian Duensing on heading to the DL, Ashur Tolliver on returning to team

June 22, 2016, 1:12pm

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O's Brian Duensing on heading to the DL, Ashur Tolliver on returning to team

Orioles lefty reliever Brian Duensing went on the 15-day disabled list this afternoon, retroactive to June 20, with left elbow inflammation, and lefty Ashur Tolliver was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Duensing said he will have an arthroscopic procedure on Friday that will likely keep him out four to eight weeks. He is hoping for an Aug. 1 return. He said there are what he described as cartilage chips in the elbow that got irritated over the years and will be removed. How he discovered the...

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O's notes on bouncing back, Jonathan Schoop, the bullpen and more

June 21, 2016, 11:09pm

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O's notes on bouncing back, Jonathan Schoop, the bullpen and more

The Orioles have been resilient this year and they have to be that again now. The last two days, they've gone to Texas and back. They lost games to the Rangers and Padres by 4-3 and 10-7 scores. They held a three-run lead in each game, but could not win either. Over the last three games, the Orioles have scored 21 runs on 44 hits, but they have won just one of those three games. But last night, every team in the American League East lost, so the Orioles remain in first place by one game over...

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Zach Britton, Pedro Alvarez and Tyler Wilson after O's loss to Padres

June 21, 2016, 8:40pm

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Zach Britton, Pedro Alvarez and Tyler Wilson after O's loss to Padres

The Orioles' trek to Texas and back has resulted so far in two losses the last two days - two losses in games where the Orioles held three-run leads. Tonight, they went to the seventh ahead of last-place San Diego 6-3. But they saw the Padres score the game's next seven runs to win 10-7. O's closer Zach Britton was asked if the tough travel back and forth to Texas contributed to tonight's loss. "I mean, that's an easy excuse," Britton said. "But baseball is a tough grind, our schedule...

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One that got away: Padres rally for 10-7 win over Orioles

June 21, 2016, 7:28pm

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The Padres came to Camden Yards with a last-place record but with an offense that was showing signs of life this month. The Orioles got a good look at it tonight. The Padres scored four runs in the top of the seventh against the O's bullpen to rally past the Orioles 10-7 at Camden Yards. The O's have lost back-to-back games to fall to 40-30. They held a three-run lead in each of those games. But with the Red Sox also losing, the O's maintain a one-game lead atop the American League East. On...

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O's game blog: More on Drake, Bundy and tonight's game (start delayed)

June 21, 2016, 2:41pm

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O's game blog: More on Drake, Bundy and tonight's game (start delayed)

With the Orioles adding right-handed reliever Oliver Drake to their roster today, manager Buck Showalter said one challenge for Drake in the past at the big league level has been the ability to pitch multiple innings. "You'd like to have the people you bring up be able to pitch multiple innings," Showalter said. "And when Ollie is taking 20 to 30 pitches to get through an inning, you can't do that. And he has been much more efficient with that. That was a point of emphasis for him when he...

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O's add Drake, outright Janish; Duensing dealing with elbow issue

June 21, 2016, 1:06pm

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O's add Drake, outright Janish; Duensing dealing with elbow issue

On Monday, right-hander Oliver Drake was named the International League Pitcher of the Week. Today, he got an even better reward: another trip to the big leagues. The Orioles today recalled Drake from Triple-A Norfolk, and infielder Paul Janish cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A. Because Janish has been outrighted before, he has three days to decide whether he will report to the Tides or elect free agency. Today's moves leaves the Orioles' 40-man roster at 39. "Paul's a pro,"...

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Manny Machado still leading at third base for the All-Star Game

June 21, 2016, 11:09am

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Manny Machado still leading at third base for the All-Star Game

The Orioles' Manny Machado remains the leader in balloting at third base for the 87th All-Star Game set for July 12 in San Diego. Machado has 1,626,064 votes to lead Toronto's Josh Donaldson with 1,112,743. Machado is looking to make the All-Star Game for the third time. No other Orioles lead at their positions. Catcher Matt Wieters is second by a huge margin to Kansas City's Salvador Perez (2,744,293 to 807,958 votes). First baseman Chris Davis is third in the voting, behind leader Eric...

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A look at the rotation's struggles and Kevin Gausman's latest outing

June 20, 2016, 8:56pm

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A look at the rotation's struggles and Kevin Gausman's latest outing

The Orioles rotation just can't get seem to develop much consistency. The night after Tyler Wilson pitched eight scoreless against Boston, Mike Wright gave up eight runs. Orioles starters have pitched five innings or less in four consecutive games, five of the last six and seven of the past nine. Over the last four games, O's starters have an ERA of 8.68, allowing 18 runs over 18 2/3. In the past 11 games, O's starters have an ERA of 6.83. For the season, the rotation ERA is 4.97. That is...

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O's get early lead in Texas, but lose 4-3 to Rangers

June 20, 2016, 7:16pm

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O's get early lead in Texas, but lose 4-3 to Rangers

It was a frustrating evening for the Orioles on their one-night trip to Texas. They took a three-run lead. They lost 4-3 to the surging Rangers. O's right-hander Kevin Gausman, given little run support often this year, this time could not protect the early lead his team provided him. Gausman has been struggling for a few starts now and it continued tonight. He allowed a solo homer to Ian Desmond in the third to make it a 3-1 game. Then Texas scored three runs an inning later for the 4-3 lead....

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O's game blog: AL's two winningest teams match up in Texas

June 20, 2016, 3:51pm

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O's game blog: AL's two winningest teams match up in Texas

It's a matchup of American League division leaders with the two best records in the AL when the Orioles play at Texas tonight. It's a one-night-only matchup to make up for a rainout on April 17. The Orioles will be back home tomorrow night to play San Diego. The Orioles are 40-28 (.588) and leading the AL East by one game. The Rangers have the best record in the league at 45-25 (.643) and lead the AL West by 8 Â½ games over Seattle Here is a look at how well Texas has played in 2016: * The...

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A look at Aberdeen's roster and other minor league notes

June 20, 2016, 9:49am

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A look at Aberdeen's roster and other minor league notes

The short season Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds have begun another season in the New York-Penn League. They played their season opener on Friday at Hudson Valley. This year's team is managed by Luis Pujols, who is in his second season with Aberdeen. Justin Lord is the pitching coach for a third season and Scott Beerer is the hitting coach. Aberdeen lost Friday 4-2 at Hudson Valley and then won there 3-2 on Saturday. Yesterday, Aberdeen lost 8-6 at Staten Island. The IronBirds play their home...

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A look at the 10-game stretch against Boston and Toronto and other O's notes

June 19, 2016, 5:01pm

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A look at the 10-game stretch against Boston and Toronto and other O's notes

Just over a week ago, the Orioles began a four-game series in Toronto. That would be followed by a three-game series in Boston and three more at home against Toronto. The Orioles began this stretch leading the American League East by 1 Â½ games and they ended it with a one-game lead. They went 5-5 against their two closest pursuers in the division. Considering they were 3-5 after getting pounded at home on Friday night 13-3, the Orioles did a nice job to take the last two games against...

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Showalter and plenty of clubhouse quotes after win over Toronto

June 19, 2016, 2:26pm

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Showalter and plenty of clubhouse quotes after win over Toronto

After they lost three of four last weekend to Toronto and lost again on Friday night, it was big for the Orioles to win the last two games. They took the series from Toronto and emerged 5-5 over the last 10 against Boston and Toronto. The Orioles beat the Blue Jays 11-6 today in front of 39,024 fans at Camden Yards. They began this 10-game stretch in first place and will end it that way. The Orioles have lost just one home series in 12 this year, going 9-1-2. They have a .500 record or better...

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Wieters and Schoop combine for seven RBIs in win over Blue Jays

June 19, 2016, 1:09pm

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Wieters and Schoop combine for seven RBIs in win over Blue Jays

Chris Tillman had one bad inning. It elevated his pitch count and got him out of this game sooner than he wanted. But the Orioles' offense had a few good innings and that was more than enough. The O's took the final two games of this series, beating Toronto today 11-6 at Camden Yards as Matt Wieters went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and Jonathan Schoop went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer. The Orioles' offense produced a season-high 19 hits in 41 at-bats. Their 11 runs were two off the season...

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O's game blog: Chris Tillman can become a 10-game winner facing Toronto

June 19, 2016, 9:31am

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O's game blog: Chris Tillman can become a 10-game winner facing Toronto

The Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays play the third and deciding game of a three-game series this afternoon at Camden Yards. They have split the first two games with Toronto winning 13-3 Friday night when Michael Saunders hit three homers with eight RBIs. The O's won 4-2 Saturday afternoon as Yovani Gallardo allowed two runs over five innings and the O's bullpen pitched four scoreless innings. The Orioles (39-28) are 3-5 in their past eight games. Over a longer stretch they have won eight of 13...

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Showalter pregame on O'Day and the challenge of the Texas trip

June 19, 2016, 8:45am

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Showalter pregame on O'Day and the challenge of the Texas trip

Orioles reliever Darren O'Day, on the disabled list since June 3 with a right hamstring strain, did some throwing on the field today at Camden Yards, but not yet on a mound. Manger Buck Showalter was asked if he has a timetable yet for O'Day's return. "We can see one developing," Showalter said. "You know he has played catch and thrown but today was the first day where he simulated his delivery on flat ground and felt good. That is a good sign. So hopefully we are headed that way, but...

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Brach on Britton: "I knew a double play was coming" (plus 101-year-old fan's first pitch)

June 18, 2016, 7:02pm

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Brach on Britton: "I knew a double play was coming" (plus 101-year-old fan's first pitch)

About the time O's closer Zach Britton allowed a single and back-to-back walks to load the bases in the ninth inning yesterday, Brad Brach thought, 'What, me worry?' Brach has seen Britton pitch too well too many times to think this one would get away from one of the best closers in baseball. Seconds later, Brach was on the field shaking hands after Britton got Josh Donaldson to bounce into a game-ending double play and the Orioles had a much-needed 4-2 win over Toronto. "I knew a double...

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Machado on dropping appeal of suspension (plus Gallardo quotes)

June 18, 2016, 3:59pm

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Machado on dropping appeal of suspension (plus Gallardo quotes)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced after today's game that Manny Machado will drop his appeal of a four-game suspension and begin serving the ban tomorrow when the Orioles host Toronto. Minutes later in the O's clubhouse, Machado said he made the decision in consultation with team management. "First off, just trying to get this past us," Machado said. "It has been lingering for a while now. Me, Buck and Dan (Duquette), we all sat down and came up with a situation. Try to see what was...

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Yovani Gallardo allows two runs over five innings, O's beat Jays

June 18, 2016, 2:45pm

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Yovani Gallardo allows two runs over five innings, O's beat Jays

Since the Toronto Blue Jays had scored 34 runs in their last three games against Orioles pitching, a starter holding them to two runs over five innings today was a step forward. Right-hander Yovani Gallardo returned to the O's rotation this afternoon for the first time since April 22 and held Toronto in check as the Orioles posted a 4-2 win to even the series at a victory each. The Orioles improved to 39-28, winning for the 11th time in their last 17 games. After being outscored 12-2 in the...

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O's game blog: Yovani Gallardo faces Toronto, plus some farm notes

June 18, 2016, 10:58am

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O's game blog: Yovani Gallardo faces Toronto, plus some farm notes

The Orioles host the surging Toronto Blue Jays today in the second game of this three-game series. Since beating Toronto 6-5 on June 9 at Rogers Centre, the Orioles have lost four in a row to the Blue Jays. O's pitching has allowed 38 runs in those four games, with 34 runs coming in the last three games against the Blue Jays. Toronto has put together some amazing offensive numbers lately. During their four-game win streak, the Blue Jays have outscored their opponents 44-10 and outhomered them...