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Showalter speaks after 4-3 loss

May 26, 2012, 4:07pm

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The game today was set up pretty much the way manager Buck Showalter would have taken it. Six innings from Wei-Yin Chen - a quality start - and relievers Darren O'Day, Pedro Strop and Jim Johnson ready to take the baton and protect a 3-2 lead. However, the bullpen gave up two runs, Johnson never pitched because it wasn't a save situation, and the failure to come up with tack-on runs conspired to leave the Orioles with a 4-3 loss before 26,714 at Camden Yards. "We knew we were going to...

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Matusz trying to extend quality start streak

May 27, 2012, 6:32am

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Matusz trying to extend quality start streak

Left-hander Brian Matusz has registered quality starts in his last two outings, and he'll go for three in a row this afternoon against the Royals. Matusz has allowed four runs and nine hits in his last 12 1/3 innings, with two walks and 11 strikeouts. He's permitted six earned runs in his last three starts and 18 innings. It's imperative that Matusz, who's 4-1 in May, continues to pitch effectively with left-hander Zach Britton perhaps coming off the disabled list after one more minor...

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Dylan Bundy talks about his outing tonight at Frederick

May 26, 2012, 5:28pm

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Dylan Bundy talks about his outing tonight at Frederick

FREDERICK, Md - Frederick manager Orlando Gomez has been around baseball for many, many years but he admits that tonight's game was special as

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Bundy allows a homer, leaves with the lead in Frederick

May 26, 2012, 3:48pm

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Bundy allows a homer, leaves with the lead in Frederick

FREDERICK, Md - Life in the Carolina League could prove tSo be more challenging for Orioles 2011 top draft pick Dylan Bundy. It was tonight as the 19-year-old right-hander made his debut for the Frederick Keys and gave up a homer and earned runs for the first time as a pro, but he did leave tonight's game at Harry Grove Stadium with a 4-2 lead as Jason Gurka came on to pitch in the top of the sixth. The final line on Bundy: 5IP, 6H, 2R-ER, 0BB, 6K. Of the six hits he allowed tonight, five...

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Tonight's live blog from Frederick

May 26, 2012, 1:41pm

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FREDERICK, Md - Welcome to Harry Grove Stadium where a huge crowd is filing in to watch tonight's game and see

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Bullpen can't hold lead (O's lose 4-3)

May 26, 2012, 3:10pm

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The Orioles' bullpen began the day with the third-lowest ERA in the majors at 2.38, but it couldn't protect a one-run lead today. Darren O'Day gave up the tying run in the seventh on back-to-back doubles by Eric Hosmer and Humberto Quintero with one out. Hosmer's ball didn't leave the infield. It rolled up the third base line and stopped short of the bag. Mitch Maier followed with a single, but Quintero held at second, unsure if the ball would drop in left field. O'Day struck out the...

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Hall outrighted to Norfolk, and other notes (one more)

May 26, 2012, 9:43am

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Hall outrighted to Norfolk, and other notes (one more)

Bill Hall cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles designated Hall for assignment yesterday to make room for reliever Stu Pomeranz. Orioles manager Buck Showalter is conferring with Brian Roberts to firm up the second baseman's rehab schedule. Roberts will work out at Camden Yards today and play at Double-A Bowie tomorrow and Monday. He'll report to Single-A Delmarva for games on Tuesday and Wednesday. The rest of the schedule hasn't been set, but Roberts...

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Jones extends streak as Orioles stretch lead

May 26, 2012, 1:14pm

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Adam Jones still doesn't have a contract extension, but he's got a 17-game hitting streak. One accomplishment at a time. Jones tripled into right-center field with one out in the third inning, and Matt Wieters followed with a sacrifice fly to increase the Orioles' lead to 3-0. Wieters is 5-for-51, but he produced his 22nd RBI of the season. J.J. Hardy led off the inning with his 10th home run. Chris Davis hit his eighth, and his second in two games, in the second inning. The Orioles...

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The plan for Bundy tonight in Frederick

May 26, 2012, 12:26pm

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FREDERICK, Md. - When the Keys' website and if you are coming out tonight, you are encouraged to arrive early. The Keys are no longer taking any phone orders for tonight's game. Frederick enters tonight at 16-27 and in last place. Their opponent, the Salem Red Sox, is 26-18 and in first place. Gomez said the Salem lineup should provide a test for Bundy tonight. "He's facing a pretty good team. They can hit, they can run and they are aggressive. There are a lot of fastball hitters on that...

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Orioles lineup against Kansas City

May 26, 2012, 8:06am

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No big surprises today in the Orioles' lineup. Matt Wieters is catching a day game following a night game, but it's a 4:05 p.m. start and the club was off Thursday. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B Wilson Betemit 3B Nick Johnson DH Robert Andino 2B Wei-Yin Chen LHP

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Hammel time

May 25, 2012, 7:12pm

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Jason Hammel failed to complete six innings in his last two starts, but he made it tonight, shutting out the Royals on five hits before

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Dylan Bundy debuts tonight in Frederick

May 25, 2012, 9:35pm

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After 30 innings without allowing an earned run in the South Atlantic League, beginning tonight Carolina League hitters will take their shot at Orioles top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy. Bundy will make his debut at Single-A Frederick when the Keys host the Salem Red Sox at 6 p.m. at Harry Grove Stadium. The Keys say an over-capacity crowd is expected and fans are encouraged to arrive early. Earlier this week, O's director of pitching development Rick Peterson talked about Bundy's promotion...

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Reynolds and Chavez reporting to Bowie (updated)

May 25, 2012, 12:45pm

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Reynolds and Chavez reporting to Bowie (updated)

It's been another newsy day here at Camden Yards. In non-Adam Jones developments: Third baseman Mark Reynolds and outfielder Endy Chavez are playing today at extended spring training. They're scheduled to report to Double-A Bowie and start tomorrow and Sunday before the Orioles decide whether to activate them from the disabled list. Yes, two more roster moves are on the horizon. Zach Britton is starting for the Baysox tomorrow, making Prince George's Stadium a hot spot for baseball....

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Showalter tackles a variety of pregame topics

May 25, 2012, 1:48pm

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Showalter tackles a variety of pregame topics

Manager Buck Showalter explained why the Orioles optioned backup catcher Luis Exposito to Triple-A Norfolk and replaced him with Ronny Paulino. He didn't mention Exposito being 1-for-17 since joining the club. "We're trying to get him catching consistently," Showalter said. "Young guy. I think at the time we sent Ronny out, we had some pitching things. "A lot of these moves aren't just as simple as one-for-one. You've got options, you've got certain guys who can come back with...

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Adam Jones: The deal is not done yet

May 25, 2012, 11:39am

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Adam Jones said his agent is in town, but Jones told reporters a few minutes ago that, as of this hour, he has not agreed to a new contract with the Orioles. "I wish I could tell you more. But there is nothing to tell you because there is nothing being done right now. I wish I had bells and whistles to tell you, trust me I do. My agent is in town. He has a flight out of here in a couple of hours. Hopefully, I will have some good news for you, but right now I don't," Jones said. He...

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Duquette "encouraged" by contract talks with Jones

May 25, 2012, 3:21pm

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Duquette "encouraged" by contract talks with Jones

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette didn't offer much to reporters regarding Adam Jones' contract extension, but it doesn't appear that an announcement is coming tonight. "There's not a lot I can say about it other than I'm encouraged by the fact that Adam wants to stay in Baltimore, and we'd certainly like him to stay in Baltimore, and hopefully we can work something out in the short term," Duquette said. Asked if a deal could be finalized before the Orioles begin their...

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Is the O's rotation becoming a concern?

May 25, 2012, 2:59pm

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If you are the worrying sort, the current state of the Orioles' rotation could be some cause for concern for you. Over the last five games, the Orioles have just one quality start, and the starters' ERA is 6.51 with 20 earned runs allowed over 27 2/3 innings in that stretch. The Orioles are 21-1 on the year when their starting pitcher gives them a quality start of six innings or more, allowing three earned runs or fewer. Early in the season the O's rotation's ERA ranked among the best in...

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Jones drives in two to back Hammel as O's take series opener

May 25, 2012, 5:37pm

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Jones drives in two to back Hammel as O's take series opener

There was a festive mood at Camden Yards today with the news that the Orioles are close to signing Adam Jones to a contract extension. Then the game started, and the O's kept the good feelings going. Jason Hammel pitched out of a few jams, Jones knocked in two runs and the O's scored five in the last of the fifth. Chris Davis added a two-run home run in the last of the seventh, and the O's beat Kansas City 8-2 tonight in Game 1 of a three-game series. The Orioles moved to 29-17 and won for...

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Hammel through the fifth (O's lead 8-2)

May 25, 2012, 4:39pm

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Jason Hammel has run up his pitch count tonight, but he's held down the Royals. Hammel is shutting out Kansas City on five hits over five innings, with one walk and seven strikeouts. But he's thrown 93 pitches, including 61 for strikes. A walk and double put two runners in scoring position with one out in the fourth, but Hammel struck out Alex Gordon and Brayan Pena. Two singles, Hammel's throwing error and a stolen base again put two runners in scoring position with one out in the...

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A Jones contract extension would be great news for the fans

May 25, 2012, 4:41am

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A Jones contract extension would be great news for the fans

Well, Dan Duquette did say repeatedly last year at the Winter Meetings, not long after taking the job here in Baltimore, that Adam Jones was a player to build around. Now the Orioles reportedly are doing just that. This morning's reports from Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of FOX Sports that the Orioles are close to signing Jones to a contract extension should come as great news to a fan base that is still getting used to the giddy development of being in first place. I guess this also puts...