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Orioles lineup vs. Kansas City (Wieters now catching)

May 27, 2012, 6:44am

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Ronny Paulino gets the start behind the plate today, with Matt Wieters resting after catching the first two games of this series. Wieters caught Brian Matusz's last start, the first time they were paired up since May 1. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Wilson Betemit 3B Nick Johnson DH Ronny Paulino C Robert Andino 2B Brian Matusz LHP Update: Forget what I wrote above. The lineup has changed, and Wieters' name is in it. Paulino...

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Tommy Hunter looking to get past those fifth-inning struggles

May 28, 2012, 10:08am

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Tommy Hunter looking to get past those fifth-inning struggles

Tommy Hunter takes the mound tonight for the Orioles in Toronto. Hunter is 2-2 on the year over nine starts with an ERA of 5.07. He has recorded four quality starts. Hunter has proven to be a very good pitcher at times - especially in the first four innings of his starts. His ERA this year is 2.75 during the first four innings, but goes up to 9.47 from the fifth inning on. That is a clear trend, even though it is a small sample size of just nine starts. Makes you wonder if he tires somewhat...

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Reynolds in tonight's lineup (with notes & Jays lineup)

May 28, 2012, 11:51am

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Reynolds in tonight's lineup (with notes & Jays lineup)

Mark Reynolds is in the Orioles' lineup tonight, batting eighth and serving as the designated hitter. Wilson Betemit gets the start at third base, with Chris Davis playing first. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Wilson Betemit 3B Chris Davis 1B Mark Reynolds DH Robert Andino 2B Tommy Hunter RHP Down on the farm, Brian Roberts went 1-for-3 with a double today at Double-A Bowie. That's two doubles in two days. Endy Chavez...

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Life at the top

May 25, 2012, 8:33pm

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The Orioles and Royals have a 4:05 p.m. start today, so the lineup will be coming your way earlier than usual on a Saturday. Perhaps it will be joined by the announcement that Adam Jones has signed a six-year extension. It didn't happen last night, and executive vice president Dan Duquette refused to confirm whether it would get done before the homestand ends. He hates talking about it. We hate the secrecy. It's an interesting relationship. So when's the last time you felt this good about...

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Is Reynolds replacing Pomeranz? (Yes, he is)

May 28, 2012, 8:29am

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Is Reynolds replacing Pomeranz? (Yes, he is)

Mark Reynolds isn't in Double-A Bowie's lineup this afternoon and he isn't with the team, which could signal that he's coming off the disabled list and joining the Orioles in Toronto. Reliever Stu Pomeranz injured his left oblique muscle while warming up yesterday and is expected to be placed on the DL. He stayed in Baltimore and underwent an MRI this morning. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters after the game that "there's a better than average chance he's going on the disabled...

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Tough weekend for the Orioles? Actually, quite the opposite

May 27, 2012, 7:19pm

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In looking back on this past weekend, we saw the Orioles lose two of three against Kansas City. On the field, they've had better weekends, but if you look at what happened off the field at Camden Yards, the club had a pretty good few days. I was lucky to be on hand for two events within a span of about 16 hours that may prove to have been a glimpse into a bright future for the Orioles. I'm talking about Dylan Bundy taking a major step forward on a career path that will surely lead him to...

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Reynolds activated from DL, Pomeranz placed on DL

May 28, 2012, 10:15am

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Reynolds activated from DL, Pomeranz placed on DL

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated infielder Mark Reynolds from the disabled list and placed right-hander Stu Pomeranz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 26, with a left oblique injury. Reynolds was placed on the disabled list retroactive to May 11 with a strained left oblique. He is batting .191/.324/.337 with two home runs and nine RBI in 27 games for the Orioles this season. He has hit safely in five of his last seven games before going on the DL, batting...

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Seems like everybody's handing out long-term extensions

May 28, 2012, 6:17am

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Seems like everybody's handing out long-term extensions

The Orioles signed outfielder Adam Jones to a contract extension and became part of the hottest trend in baseball. Teams in every market size are signing players to extensions that buy out arbitration years and keep players off the free agent market. And it's not just big-market teams handing out the money. Outfielder Andrew McCutchen got $51.5 million from the Pittsburgh Pirates. First baseman Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds signed for $225 million. The St. Louis Cardinals gave a...

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Matusz on Francoeur's homer and his outing today

May 27, 2012, 1:47pm

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Matusz on Francoeur's homer and his outing today

It was a key moment in today's game. The score was tied 2-2 with the Royals batting in the top of the sixth. Jeff Francoeur, who was having a big series, came to the plate and delivered a go-ahead solo homer off Brian Matusz to propel the Royals to a 4-2 win over the Orioles. Matusz fired to the plate, hoping to get the pitch low and in on Francoeur, but it didn't end up there. Moments later, it did end up in the left field seats. "He's swinging the bat really well right now, and I had...

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Pomeranz talks about his injury

May 27, 2012, 1:25pm

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Orioles relief pitcher Stu Pomeranz had just returned from the minor leagues on Friday for his second stint with the Birds this year. Now, it appears he is headed for his first stint on the disabled list after coming up with an injury in his left side while warming up in the bullpen in the late innings of today's game. "Yeah, I was warming up," Pomeranz said. "Threw my first breaking ball and something popped from my ribs. We don't what it is yet. I'll get an MRI tomorrow and find out...

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Olivia Witherite: Redefining Jones' five tools

May 27, 2012, 8:27pm

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Olivia Witherite: Redefining Jones' five tools

While some have called catcher Matt Wieters the face of the franchise, chances are when you hear "Orioles," you think Adam Jones. The outfielder defied executive vice president Dan Duquette's general rule about waiting to negotiate deals until the offseason and was the recipient of the club's largest contract in a deal announced in a Sunday press conference. The vocal force of the team, Jones has emerged in Baltimore as more than just an outfielder. On Saturday evening, MASNsports.com's...

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Matt Wieters is trying to hit his way out of a slump

May 27, 2012, 10:50am

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Matt Wieters is trying to hit his way out of a slump

Matt Wieters' name was not in the original lineup that was posted today, but he was later added. We haven't heard yet exactly what changed that, but Wieters is out there for today's game with Kansas City. Backup catcher Ronny Paulino told reporters he was not hurt, so Wieters playing had nothing to do with Paulino or his status apparently. Right now, maybe Wieters just wants to get out there, realizing you can't get any hits on the bench. He is mired in quite a slump coming into today's...

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Homestand ends with a loss as Royals top Matusz, O's 4-2

May 27, 2012, 12:45pm

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Homestand ends with a loss as Royals top Matusz, O's 4-2

Brian Matusz provided the Orioles with a decent outing and a quality start today, but this time it didn't lead to a win. Kansas City scored twice off Matusz in the top of the sixth to break a 2-2 tie this afternoon on its way to a 4-2 win over the Orioles in front of 33,919 at Camden Yards. The Orioles lost the rubber game of this series to the Royals and have now lost back-to-back series' for the first time all year. In 2011, the Orioles had lost back-to-back series by their fourth series...

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Adam Jones: "This is now my town"

May 27, 2012, 8:11am

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The Orioles just concluded their press conference to announce center fielder Adam Jones' six-year contract extension. Among the highlights: Jones: "Everybody knows I'm not from Baltimore, but this is now my town." Executive vice president Dan Duquette: "The dude rang the cash register every time he hit a home run." Cha-ching! Jones: "I'm 26. I feel like the best years are ahead of me." Jones: "I'm glad it's over with, and we can all focus on baseball. We have a good team here,...

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Showalter on Pomeranz and the loss

May 27, 2012, 1:27pm

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The Orioles have lost back-to-back series' for the first time this season, and they just lost a reliever to an oblique injury. Manager Buck Showalter explained what happened to Stu Pomeranz, who will undergo a MRI at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Baltimore while the Orioles prepare for their game in Toronto. "Looks like he pulled his oblique while warming up," Showalter said. "He'll have an MRI in the morning, and we won't take him with us. I'd say there's a better than average chance he's...

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Pomeranz headed to disabled list

May 27, 2012, 1:07pm

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Reliever Stu Pomeranz pulled his left oblique muscle today while warming up in the sixth inning, and he's expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list tomorrow. Pomeranz won't accompany the Orioles to Toronto. He'll stay back in Baltimore and undergo a MRI before a decision is made on his status. But manager Buck Showalter conceded that a DL move is likely. Showalter indicated that the Orioles could replace Pomeranz with a position player, since they're currently working with a...

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Dan Duquette on Jones: "A leader in our community and a winner"

May 27, 2012, 8:22am

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Dan Duquette on Jones: "A leader in our community and a winner"

If today's Orioles game goes as well as the Adam Jones press conference, the O's have a great chance to get a win today. There were some very sincere and heartfelt comments made by Jones, O's vice president Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter. "This commitment by the Orioles reflects that Adam Jones is more than a fine player. He's a leader in our community, and he's a winner. He has heart and his work in the community makes clear that his heart is always in the right place....

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More Jones on the field and in the press conference (tied 2-2)

May 27, 2012, 10:19am

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More Jones on the field and in the press conference (tied 2-2)

Adam Jones received a nice ovation when he walked to the plate in the bottom of the first inning. He grounded to third base after Nick Markakis' double scored J.J. Hardy with the tying run. Jones overran Jeff Francoeur's leadoff single in the top of the second, putting the go-ahead run in scoring position. Francoeur scored on Mitch Maier's sacrifice bunt, giving the Royals a 2-1 lead. A ground ball and an error. Not exactly the way Jones wanted to celebrate his new contract. Must be all...

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BREAKING: Jones deal is done (more information)

May 26, 2012, 2:32pm

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BREAKING: Jones deal is done (more information)

The Orioles and center fielder Adam Jones have reached agreement on a contract extension. An announcement should come later today, with a press conference scheduled for tomorrow. Jones' agent, Nez Balelo of CAA Sports, remained in town today and the final details have been worked out. Jones is earning $6.15 million this season. He was eligible for free agency following the 2013 season. The extension is for six years with a total value believed to be around $85 million. He'll be the highest...

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Chen on Chen; Bowie rehab updates

May 26, 2012, 4:15pm

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Wei-Yin Chen, speaking through his interpreter, said he wasn't thinking about his chances of winning today's game despite leaving after six innings with a 3-2 lead. "In the game, I don't think that much," he said. "I just want to keep pitching and help the team to win. "I feel like, compared with the last outing, I feel like I improved today. But I still have a lot of room to improve." Asked what he did differently today, Chen replied, "I just keep with my delivery and nothing...