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O's can't dig out of early hole as the losing streak reaches six

June 01, 2012, 5:44pm

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O's can't dig out of early hole as the losing streak reaches six

The Orioles lost again tonight, and this time, things went wrong just about right from the start. The Orioles trailed 5-0 after one inning and lost by that same score to Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field. The Orioles' losing streak has reached six games and with the latest defeat, they fall out of a first-place tie with Tampa Bay. They are now one game back. Wei-Yin Chen entered this start having allowed just one earned run in 18 innings all year over the first and second innings of his initial...

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Hammel homers hurting Orioles (O's lose 4-1)

May 30, 2012, 4:49pm

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Jason Hammel doesn't give up home runs. Until tonight. Now he's passing them out like ballpark peanuts. Hammel has served up four home runs in five innings, all of them solo shots to give Toronto a 4-1 lead. The roll call consists of Edwin Encarnacion, Rajai Davis, Brett Lowrie and Colby Rasmus. I'm waiting for Pat Borders and Garth Iorg to grab a bat. Once again, starting pitching is hurting the Orioles. So is their lack of offense. Maybe they need to get angry again. Where's...

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Closing time: Jim Johnson nearing Randy Myers' record (Hoes to Triple-A)

June 01, 2012, 7:40am

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Closing time: Jim Johnson nearing Randy Myers' record (Hoes to Triple-A)

Jim Johnson has been one of baseball's best closers this year - now if the Orioles can just give him a save opportunity. Johnson, who is 16-for-16 this year in saves, has not recorded a save since May 22 and that was eight games ago. The O's 2-8 slide has taken their bullpen out of play some nights in that they haven't had a late lead to protect. Johnson is having an All-Star caliber year with a 0.84 ERA. In 21 1/3 innings he has given up just 13 hits with four walks and 14 strikeouts....

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Chen's chance at quality start ends in first inning (O's lose 5-0)

June 01, 2012, 3:46pm

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Chen's chance at quality start ends in first inning (O's lose 5-0)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - This is no way to end a five-game losing streak. The Rays sent 10 batters to the plate in the first inning and scored five runs to take a 5-0 lead against Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. The rotation posted an 8.10 ERA in the past four games, and Chen is going to inflate that number. Chen gave up five hits in the first, including Hideki Matsui's two-run bomb to right field with two outs. He also walked two batters and didn't return to the dugout until striking out...

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Notes on the O's slide, Steve Johnson and a mock draft (Bundy note)

June 01, 2012, 2:59pm

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Notes on the O's slide, Steve Johnson and a mock draft (Bundy note)

Here are some of the numbers during the Orioles' recent stretch that has seen them lose five in a row and eight of 10 games. During the five-game skid, the Orioles have scored just 14 total runs with 43 left on base and a batting average of just .139 (5-for-36) with runners in scoring position. During the current 2-8 stretch, the Orioles are batting .243 as a team and averaging 4.0 runs per game. They are hitting .224 with RISP in that time with 11 homers. Over those 10 games, the team ERA...

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Britton to continue rehab assignment (with quotes)

June 01, 2012, 1:45pm

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Britton to continue rehab assignment (with quotes)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles don't need a fifth starter at the moment and Zach Britton's rehab assignment hasn't run its course, so the left-hander will make another start in the minors. Britton is expected to pitch Tuesday for Triple-A Norfolk. Double-A Bowie also is being considered, but the Orioles are leaning toward sending him to the International League. Dr. Brian Schofield will remove the wrap from Nick Markakis' surgically repaired right wrist on Monday. Markakis plans to...

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Markakis talks about his surgery and eventual return

June 01, 2012, 1:06pm

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Markakis talks about his surgery and eventual return

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Nick Markakis arrived in the clubhouse today with his right wrist wrapped and his arm in a sling, which he said wasn't needed. He was a little groggy, but he still exchanged quips with catcher Matt Wieters, who asked whether Markakis could play tonight "with that thing." "I can pinch-run," he replied. Markakis underwent a 20-minute procedure this morning to remove the broken portion of the hamate bone in his right wrist. The hook on the bone cracked in half during...

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Orioles place OF Nick Markakis on disabled list and select contract of IF/OF Bill Hall

June 01, 2012, 1:29pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have placed OF Nick Markakis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, with a right hamate bone fracture and selected the contract of INF/OF Bill Hall from Triple-A Norfolk. Markakis is batting .256/.333/.452 with eight home runs and 26 RBI in 50 games for the Orioles this season. This is his first career trip to the DL. This is Hall's second stint with the Orioles this season. He batted .286/.545/.714 in a six-game stint, May 12-25, and...

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Hall in right, Hardy batting third

June 01, 2012, 12:01pm

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter is breaking out his most interesting lineup of the season. With Nick Markakis on the disabled list, Bill Hall is starting in right field and J. J. Hardy is batting third. Steve Tolleson is in left field, giving the Orioles another right-handed hitter against Rays starter David Price. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B Steve Tolleson LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Chris Davis DH Wilson Betemit 3B Bill Hall RF Wei-Yin...

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Machado at third base for Bowie (updated)

June 01, 2012, 11:06am

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Machado at third base for Bowie (updated)

The Double-A Bowie Baysox tweeted their lineup for tonight's game against Reading at Prince George's County Stadium, and it included Manny Machado at third base for the first time in his professional career. Brian Roberts has returned to Bowie to continue his rehab assignment, and he's starting at second base. Jonathan Schoop, who had been replacing Roberts at second, is starting at shortstop. Machado, the Orioles' top position prospect, is batting .250/.349/.375 with 13 doubles, two...

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J.J. Hardy selected as fans' choice bobblehead

June 01, 2012, 8:23am

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J.J. Hardy selected as fans' choice bobblehead

Orioles fans had their pick from Robert Andino, Jake Arrieta, J.J. Hardy, Tommy Hunter and Mark Reynolds. Who's their current favorite? Who did they want to see in bobblehead form? Well, the answer is in, as Hardy has been picked as the AT&T Fans' Choice Bobblehead, which will be given to the first 20,000 fans age 15 and over on Sept. 30 at Camden Yards. It was the first time in Orioles history that fans were able to select the player they wanted for a bobblehead giveaway. Voting began...

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J.J. Hardy selected as the AT&T Fans' Choice Bobblehead

June 01, 2012, 8:11am

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J.J. Hardy selected as the AT&T Fans' Choice Bobblehead

The Orioles today announced that shortstop J.J. Hardy has been selected as the AT&T Fans' Choice Bobblehead. For the first time in Orioles history, fans were able to select the player they wanted immortalized in a bobblehead giveaway. The bobblehead is scheduled to be distributed during Fan Appreciation Weekend on Sunday, September 30 to the first 20,000 fans age 15 and over. Voting began on April 10 and fans voted three different ways throughout the promotion: through unlimited mobile...

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On the road again

May 31, 2012, 7:11pm

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I'm taking my 10-3 road record to St. Petersburg, Fla. for the three-game series against the Rays, following by a flight to Boston for a three-game series against the Red Sox. If nothing else, I'm guaranteed of still being above .500 when I return home. Nick Markakis is expected to meet with reporters at Tropicana Field this afternoon after undergoing surgery to remove a broken hamate bone in his right wrist. It's a 15-20 minute procedure - the ultimate in out-patient surgery. The only...

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Welcome back, Bill Hall (Markakis surgery update)

June 01, 2012, 6:49am

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Welcome back, Bill Hall (Markakis surgery update)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Remember when Bill Hall was removed for a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning last night at Triple-A Pawtucket? I guess he needed more time to pack his bags. Hall is in Tampa - he confirmed it on Twitter - and will be added to the 25- and 40-man rosters for tonight's game against the Rays. Hall is replacing Nick Markakis on the 25-man. Markakis underwent surgery this morning to remove a broken hamate bone in his right wrist. The Orioles could transfer second baseman...

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Markakis to undergo surgery for broken bone

May 31, 2012, 12:52pm

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Markakis to undergo surgery for broken bone

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis will undergo surgery at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning in Sarasota to remove a broken hamate bone from his right wrist. The procedure will be performed by hand specialist Dr. Brian Schofield. Markakis will be placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career, with a corresponding roster move to be announced later. It's believed that Markakis sustained the original injury while sliding into second base a week to 10 days ago, but the complete break...

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So who bats third for the Orioles now?

May 31, 2012, 3:35pm

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I'll make two fearless predictions about the Orioles now that we know Nick Markakis is headed to the disabled list and set for surgery on his right wrist Friday morning. I think there is a good chance that J.J. Hardy will be moved to the third spot in the batting order and I will guess that Jai Miller, if he is bypassed this time, has missed a golden chance this year to get to Baltimore by hitting .197 with 80 strikeouts over 152 at-bats. Ford, who has not played in the majors since 2007, is...

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Brandon Erbe is with Frederick again, this time on the comeback trail

June 01, 2012, 6:19am

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Brandon Erbe is with Frederick again, this time on the comeback trail

In 2007 and 2008 right-hander Brandon Erbe, 24, was making his way up through the Oriole minor league system, pitching for Single-A Frederick with the Keys. Now he is back and he's delighted to be with Frederick as his comeback from labrum surgery in August of 2010 continues. It's been a long road back for the Baltimorean and Orioles' 2005 third-round pick. Erbe pitched in just 4 2/3 innings all last year. But he recently came north to join the Keys from extended spring training. He said...

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Dan Duquette talks about next week's draft

May 31, 2012, 7:03am

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Dan Duquette talks about next week's draft

Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette will oversee his first draft with the club next week. Duquette, it appears, has taken a more active role in the draft than his predecessor, Andy MacPhail. Duquette has even been scouting some of the amateur players himself in recent weeks. "The draft is important as far as building a good team," Duquette said. "It's important that we have a good process to identify the best players and screen out some of the risk. Then,...

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Orioles waiting for reinforcements (updated)

May 30, 2012, 8:28pm

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The Orioles need to get healthy, and that includes their sickening stretch of futility that's threatening to drop them down the American League East standings as if there's an anchor tied to their waists. If that were actually true, they'd probably end up with strained obliques and intercostals. The Orioles have lost five in a row and eight of their last 10, but the schedule cuts them a break. No game until tomorrow night in St. Petersburg. Left-hander Zach Britton won't be idle tonight....

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Gary Rajsich set for his first draft as O's scouting director

May 30, 2012, 9:33pm

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Gary Rajsich set for his first draft as O's scouting director

Gary Rajsich, who was hired as the Orioles' director of scouting in November, is now days away from his first draft with the O's, who have the fourth pick in round one Monday night. Rajsich has several of his top staff members with him in Baltimore this week in final preparations for next week's draft. While he is not going to volunteer to any reporter which players the Orioles are focusing on with their top pick, he did say he has trimmed the list of players under consideration for that...