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Pearce making Orioles debut today

June 03, 2012, 6:57am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Each day brings another unique lineup from Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Today, he's got Steve Pearce in right field and Ronny Paulino serving as the designated hitter against Rays left-hander Matt Moore. Robert Andino is leading off, with Endy Chavez batting second. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Ronny Paulino DH Steve Pearce RF Steve Tolleson 3B Jake Arrieta RHP Pearce is...

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The Two Jakes (O's lose 8-4; Is Jones hurt?)

June 03, 2012, 11:01am

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The Two Jakes (O's lose 8-4; Is Jones hurt?)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jake Arrieta retired the first nine batters he faced today, striking out three along the way. Then came the fourth inning, and a different set of results for Arrieta. Carlos Pena led off with a walk and B.J. Upton singled. We wouldn't have a historic day at Tropicana Field unless the Rays cracked 25,000 in attendance. Matt Joyce followed with a fly ball to center field to score Pena. Adam Jones sailed a throw over third baseman Steve Tolleson's head, allowing Upton...

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Betemit may not be available because of fever (two updates)

June 03, 2012, 8:17am

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Betemit may not be available because of fever (two updates)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles played with a short bench yesterday, and they could be doing the same thing today.

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Now it's Arrieta's turn

June 02, 2012, 6:35pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles snapped a five-game road losing streak yesterday, and now they have a chance to win this series after dropping the last three. Left-hander Brian Matusz's gem made it easy to overlook the offense, which continued to scuffle. Two runs were enough yesterday, but that won't usually be the case. The Orioles have scored 16 runs in their last seven games, an average of 2.3. I'm sure Jake Arrieta would appreciate more support today, just in case he doesn't bring...

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Orioles select contract of Steve Johnson and option him to Triple-A Norfolk; Britton transferred to 60-day DL

June 03, 2012, 9:33am

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The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of RHP Steve Johnson and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Johnson, 24, is 1-3 with a 2.62 ERA (44.2IP, 13ER) in eight games (seven starts) for the Tides. Johnson was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 30, 2009 with INF Josh Bell in exchange for LHP George Sherrill. To make room for Johnson on the 40-man roster, LHP Zach Britton was transferred from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Britton has...

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Hearing from Matusz, Adair and Chavez

June 02, 2012, 4:13pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Brian Matusz worked a season-high 7 1/3 innings today in a 2-1 win over the Rays before 21,693 at Tropicana Field. It was his longest outing since Aug. 19, 2010, when he pitched eight innings against the Rangers. "It's as good as I've felt in a while," he said. "I like pitching here in The Trop. You expect it to be 72 degrees every time you go out there to pitch, so it's nice. "I had a great feel. Worked well with (Matt) Wieters. And the defense was great. The...

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Orioles bullpen gets back into the act

June 03, 2012, 5:42am

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Beyond ending a losing streak on Saturday, which was pretty important, another aspect of Brian Matusz's strong start against Tampa Bay was that it brought the Orioles' late-inning relief back into play. It had been a while since the team turned to Pedro Strop and Jim Johnson to protect a late lead. But that duo, and the rest of the bullpen, has been doing that about as well as anyone in the American League this year. In fact, the Orioles are the only AL team that has yet to lose this year...

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Series streak on the line and other notes (Rays lineup)

June 02, 2012, 8:52am

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Series streak on the line and other notes (Rays lineup)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have recorded three straight winning road trips for the first time since April 8-May 19, 2005. However, they will have to take the last two games here against the Rays and three vs. the Red Sox next week at Fenway Park to post a winning record on their fourth consecutive trip. Tall order. The Orioles have lost six games in a row for the first time since Aug. 16-21, 2011. They haven't lost seven straight since July 4-15, 2011, when they dropped nine in a...

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Baseball America's Jim Callis talks about Dylan Bundy (plus Johnson update)

June 02, 2012, 6:20am

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Baseball America's Jim Callis talks about Dylan Bundy (plus Johnson update)

In looking back at the days leading up to last June's First-Year Player Draft, Baseball America's Jim Callis was very high on high school pitcher Steve Johnson, as of this morning, nothing has been resolved. The midnight deadline passed and now it appears that Johnson, through his agent, must declare today whether he is taking his out clause, which could lead to him leaving the organization. If he does opt to take the out, the team could still respond then by either putting him on the 40-man...

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Wada visits clubhouse

June 02, 2012, 11:20am

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tsuyoshi Wada made his first appearance today in an Orioles clubhouse since undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his left elbow. Wada made the drive from the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. "Since the surgery, my elbow is getting better and better," Wada said through his interpreter. "I started doing some lower-body exercises this week, and starting next week, I'll start some shoulder exercises. About when I can come back, that's kind of too far...

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Showalter speaks after 2-1 win

June 02, 2012, 3:50pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters to hurry with their postgame questions. LL Cool J is performing at Tropicana Field, and Showalter wanted to rush back into the dugout and enjoy the concert. Winning is fun, especially after six straight losses. Brian Matusz held the Rays to one run and two hits over 7 1/3 innings for his fourth consecutive quality start. He's 5-5 with a 4.41 ERA. And he's now the club's stopper. "Brian's a rare left-hander in that...

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Matusz making it matter today (O's win 2-1)

June 02, 2012, 2:20pm

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Matusz making it matter today (O's win 2-1)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Has Brian Matusz become the Orioles' ace? Too soon? Matusz is headed toward his fourth consecutive quality start, holding Tampa Bay to one run and two hits today over a season-high seven innings. He's walked two and struck out seven. Only one Tampa Bay batter has reached second base, when Sean Rodriguez doubled to lead off the fifth inning and later scored on Drew Sutton's ground ball. B.J. Upton walked with one out in the sixth inning, broke too soon for second...

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Endy Chavez goes all Josh Hamilton on the Rays (O's lead 2-1)

June 02, 2012, 1:04pm

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Endy Chavez goes all Josh Hamilton on the Rays (O's lead 2-1)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - OK, who had Endy Chavez in today's home run pool? Chavez broke a scoreless tie in the third inning with his first homer as an Oriole, lining a 2-1 pitch from Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson over the right field wall. It was the Orioles' first hit of the day and their first extra-base hit in three games. J.J. Hardy followed with a double, but Chris Davis struck out. Extra-base hits in back-to-back at-bats by the Orioles? The floodgates have opened here at Tropicana...

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Showalter: "You want the promotion to be good baseball"

May 25, 2012, 6:57pm

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Showalter: "You want the promotion to be good baseball"

The Orioles set a Camden Yards record tonight with a walk-up crowd of nearly 11,000. It was Fireworks Night, but there also was a buzz in the air about Adam Jones' contract extension and the Orioles continuing to possess the best record in the American League. It was loud until the end, when Dana Eveland recorded the final out to secure an 8-2 victory over the Royals. "They're engaged, and it was a good atmosphere," manager Buck Showalter said. "And we've got to keep doing the things...

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Flaherty in right field and Davis batting third tonight

June 02, 2012, 9:36am

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Flaherty in right field and Davis batting third tonight

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter won't go with a set lineup in Nick Markakis' absence. He's going to mix and match, depending on who's swinging a hot bat and the opponent's starting pitcher. Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty gets the start in right field today for the Orioles, replacing Bill Hall. Chris Davis is batting third, with J.J. Hardy moving up one spot. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Wilson Betemit...

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Orioles acquire Pearce from Yankees; Hall designated for assignment

June 02, 2012, 10:16am

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired outfielder/first baseman Steve Pearce from the New York Yankees organization in exchange for cash considerations. Pearce, 29, was batting .321 with 15 doubles, 11 home runs, 30 RBI and a .996 OPS in 52 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In 185 major league games over five seasons (2007-11) with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pearce batted .232 with 29 doubles, three triples, nine home runs and 52 RBI. To make room for Pearce on the major...

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Beerer not the blueprint for Markakis

June 01, 2012, 7:46pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter stopped by the Ed Smith Stadium complex Thursday and ate lunch with a few of his rehabbing players. He got caught up with the likes of Nolan Reimold, Matt Lindstrom and Taylor Teagarden. He found out that Tsuyoshi Wada was going to visit teammates before tonight's game against the Rays. At another part of the complex, minor league outfielder Scott Beerer continued to rehab his surgically repaired left wrist and sympathize with Nick...

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MASNsports.com's Kubatko part of June 21 O's roundtable at Hopkins' Shriver Hall

June 02, 2012, 8:38am

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MASNsports.com's Kubatko part of June 21 O's roundtable at Hopkins' Shriver Hall

If you think Johns Hopkins University doesn't sound like a perfect venue for baseball discussion, you don't know your Orioles history. Back in the 1960s, then-O's second baseman Davey Johnson studied in the hallowed halls in north Baltimore, poring over statistics en route to an eventual degree in mathematics from Texas' Trinity University. Even back then, Johnson understood ideas like platoons and lefty/righty percentages for pinch hitters, and he took printouts to manager Earl Weaver to...

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Hearing from Tolleson, Jones and Chen

June 01, 2012, 6:59pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Steve Tolleson explained to reporters tonight how he got thrown out at second base on J.J. Hardy's fly ball as Bill Hall was attempting to score the Orioles' first run. "I knew the throw was going to come there," he said. "I just saw where he was in the outfield and thought I could make it. It was a bad play. I was a little bit too aggressive there in a situation where I really didn't need to be aggressive. My run really didn't mean much. Fortunately we didn't...

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Showalter: "We'll get it going again"

June 01, 2012, 6:27pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The losing streak has reached a season-high six games. That's nine losses in the last 11. The Orioles have dropped out of first place for the first time since May 5. It's no longer fun. "Frustration?" manager Buck Showalter asked, repeating a question. "They've got a lot of confidence. They're a mature group. They understand. We'll get it going again. Hopefully tomorrow." It better happen soon. Wei-Yin Chen surrendered all five of his runs and hits in the...