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Orioles try to rally, but Rays respond (O's lose 9-8)

May 13, 2012, 12:26pm

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The Orioles were down, 7-1, and appeared to have no chance against Rays starter James Shields, but the momentum swung dramatically. Three runs scored in the sixth and two more came across in the seventh, leaving the Orioles behind 7-6 as we headed to the top of the eighth. Troy Patton was cruising along, having retired all six batters he faced. He fanned Chris Gimenez leading off the eighth, giving the left-hander a career-high five strikeouts, but Elliot Johnson and Ben Zobrist hit...

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Another rough outing for Arrieta (Wieters homers)

May 13, 2012, 11:04am

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Another rough outing for Arrieta (Wieters homers)

The Orioles have lost six of their last seven games on Mother's Day, and they've drained much of the energy from today's crowd. The Rays lead 7-1 in the bottom of the fourth, and Kevin Gregg has replaced starter Jake Arrieta, who allowed seven runs and 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings. Arrieta walked two, struck out six and threw a wild pitch. He threw 79 pitches, 50 for strikes. The 10 hits are a career high for Arrieta, who seems far removed from those eight scoreless innings in New York on May...

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Reimold will be re-examined Monday (O's down 4-1)

May 13, 2012, 10:23am

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Reimold will be re-examined Monday (O's down 4-1)

Xavier Avery received a nice ovation when he came to the plate in the bottom of the first inning in his first major league at-bat. Avery hit a hard one-hopper to second baseman Will Rhymes. Jake Arrieta struck out three batters in the first, but also issued a walk and gave up a single. The Rays scored three runs off him in the second on three hits - including Ben Zobrist's two-run double - and a walk. He's already thrown 42 pitches in two innings. Nolan Reimold told me this morning that...

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Orioles option Pomeranz and DFA Antonelli

May 13, 2012, 8:59am

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The Orioles created room on the 25-man roster for outfielder Xavier Avery by optioning reliever Stu Pomeranz. They made room on the 40-man by designating infielder Matt Antonelli for assignment. Pomeranz hasn't allowed a run in two appearances covering four innings since the Orioles purchased his contract May 7. He gave up four hits, walked one and struck out three. The writing was on the wall for Antonelli when the Orioles bypassed him twice for non-roster players Steve Tolleson and Bill...

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O's select contract of Avery, option Pomeranz; Antonelli designated for assignment

May 13, 2012, 9:35am

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O's select contract of Avery, option Pomeranz; Antonelli designated for assignment

The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Xavier Avery and optioned right-hander Stu Pomeranz to Triple-A Norfolk. Avery, 22, batted .273/.373/.469 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 33 games for the Tides. He hit safely in eight of his last nine games, including multi-hit games in each of his last four. Avery will wear uniform number 13. Pomeranz has made two scoreless appearances (4.0IP, 4H, BB, 3K) for the Orioles since having his contract selected on...

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A few pregame notes

May 13, 2012, 8:21am

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We're still waiting on the corresponding roster moves to create room for Xavier Avery on the 25- and 40-man rosters. Left-hander Dana Eveland remains a strong possibility, though I said the same thing yesterday before finding out that Mark Reynolds had a strained oblique. Avery is being thrown into the fire, starting in left field and batting leadoff against James "Big Game" Shields. "We'll play him some, today. We'll see what tomorrow brings," manager Buck Showalter said. "He's...

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Pink bats don't clash with Bill Hall

May 13, 2012, 5:16am

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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, and to the dads who serve both roles. Yes, I include you, as well. Bill Hall made his Orioles debut a special one last night with a home run in the eighth inning, which was followed by a shaving cream pie to the face that still had his eyes burning hours later. Hall may not be in the lineup today against Rays right-hander James Shields if manager Buck Showalter is playing matchups, but this day tends to bring out the best in him. OK, I'm going...

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Avery leading off

May 13, 2012, 7:16am

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Xavier Avery will make his major league debut today as the Orioles' leadoff hitter and left fielder. He's wearing No. 13. For the Orioles: Xavier Avery LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Nick Johnson DH Chris Davis 1B Robert Andino 2B Ryan Flaherty 3B Jake Arrieta RHP With a win today, the Orioles would sweep the Rays in a three-game series in Baltimore for the first time since July 24-26, 2007. The Orioles are 1-6 in their last seven Mother's Day games and...

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Hall gets pie treatment; Matusz gets second win

May 12, 2012, 7:12pm

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Hall gets pie treatment; Matusz gets second win

Adam Jones welcomed Bill Hall to the team with a shaving cream pie to the face following tonight's 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay. Hall hadn't homered since May 14, 2011, so the occasion called for the traditional baseball celebration. "It's the first-ever pie in the face," Hall said. "He got me good. I wasn't expecting it at all. Got me good. It was a lot in my eyes, burned a little bit, but it's always good when you're doing something good for when stuff like that happens." Hall's...

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Closing remarks from the set-up man

May 12, 2012, 8:27pm

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It took a long time for manager Buck Showalter to publicly admit that Jim Johnson was his closer. Is it safe to call Pedro Strop the set-up man? Strop retired the Rays in order in the eighth inning tonight, and he struck out B.J. Upton and Jose Molina. He spun on the mound, tapped his chest and pointed to the heavens. It's quite a show. As I mentioned earlier, Strop has strung together 10 scoreless innings in his last eight appearances, allowing five hits, walking four and striking out...

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O's use Tampa Bay mistakes to win 5-3 and take first two in AL East showdown

May 12, 2012, 6:08pm

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O's use Tampa Bay mistakes to win 5-3 and take first two in AL East showdown

On a night when the Tampa Bay Rays tied a team record by making five errors, the Orioles took advantage to score three unearned runs in a 5-3 win over the Rays in front of 32,862 at Camden Yards. Brian Matusz got his second win of the year, Adam Jones drove in two runs, Bill Hall provided a late solo homer for an insurance run and the O's bullpen did another tremendous job to preserve the lead in the late innings. The Orioles have won the first two games of this series which began as a...

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Xavier Avery is headed to Baltimore to join the Orioles

May 12, 2012, 2:49pm

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After he had hit .259 with 156 strikeouts last year with Double-A Bowie, there was some talk that outfield prospect Xavier Avery would have to go back to Double-A for the 2012 season. But the Orioles instead sent him to Triple-A Norfolk, where he has been hitting well, and tonight, after just 33 games with the Tides, Avery is getting on a plane in Indianapolis and will fly to Baltimore. He is expected to be activated by the Orioles in time for Sunday's game. The reports of Avery joining the...

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Showalter speaks after 5-3 win

May 12, 2012, 6:54pm

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The Orioles improved to 22-10 against the American League East since Sept. 7, 2011. They're 8-2 against Boston, 4-1 against Tampa Bay, 6-3 against Toronto and 4-4 against New York. They've won a series against each division rival this season. "Proud? Sure. I'm proud we're winning baseball games. But it doesn't necessarily mean something's going to happen for the next 100 and some odd games," manager Buck Showalter said after tonight's 5-3 win over the Rays. "Our guys know. It's a...

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Bullpen is best again (O's win 5-3)

May 12, 2012, 6:00pm

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Left-hander Brian Matusz came within one out of registering a quality start, exiting after 5 2/3 innings with the Orioles clinging to a 4-3 lead over the Rays. The bullpen would have to protect a slim margin, and that's exactly what's happened through the eighth inning. Luis Ayala stranded two inherited runners in the sixth by striking out pinch hitter Matt Joyce, and he retired the side in order in the seventh. Pedro Strop struck out two batters while retiring the side in order in the...

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Hall: "I'm not going to embarrass myself" (Orioles lead 4-3)

May 12, 2012, 3:37pm

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Bill Hall didn't see his name in Triple-A Norfolk's lineup yesterday, so he grabbed an outfielder's glove and shagged fly balls during batting practice. He did it on a whim, having no idea that he'd be starting in left field tonight for the Orioles. Worked out pretty well for him. Hall is known primarily as a third baseman, but he's played in the outfield in 240 major league games - including 78 in left. He's played third base in 271 games over his 1o-year major league career. "I'm...

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Another roster move is coming

May 12, 2012, 12:58pm

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The Orioles haven't announced how they'll make room for Bill Hall on the 40-man roster, but pitcher Brad Bergesen appears to be safe. Hall is wearing No. 35 tonight, which used to belong to Bergesen. However, the corresponding move apparently does not involve him. The Orioles could transfer second baseman Brian Roberts to the 60-day disabled list, but they really want to avoid it. Another 25-man roster move is forthcoming. The Orioles will add a position player, probably by tomorrow, and...

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Orioles select Hall's contract, place Reynolds on disabled list

May 12, 2012, 3:10pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Bill Hall from Triple-A Norfolk and placed infielder Mark Reynolds on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique, retroactive to May 11. Hall, 32, is batting .222/.269/.381 with two home runs and seven RBI in 15 games with the Tides after signing as a minor league free agent on April 25. He had a nine-game hitting streak, April 28-May 6. Hall set career-highs with 35 home runs and 85 RBI in 2006 with...

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Lindstrom talks about injury (with Rays lineup)

May 12, 2012, 1:22pm

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Lindstrom talks about injury (with Rays lineup)

Matt Lindstrom is waiting to hear the results of the MRI taken on his right middle finger. And he's crossing his fingers that the news will be good. Lindstrom injured the finger during Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rangers, when he allowed his first two earned runs of the season. Lindstrom hadn't given up an earned run in his first 12 appearances spanning 13 innings, walking three batters and striking out 14. "I still don't know right now," he said. "I'm sure there...

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Picking up those championship rings

May 10, 2012, 7:36am

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It took place out of public and media view, but a nice thing happened this week at Camden Yards. The Texas Rangers organization took time to thank several current Orioles for helping their team win the American League championship last year and they presented several of those players with their 2011 AL championship rings. Here is the list of Orioles that were on that 2011 team: * Chris Davis had 76 at-bats * Endy Chavez made 66 starts with 256 at-bats and hit .301 for Texas in 2011 * Pedro...

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Reynolds going on DL with oblique injury

May 12, 2012, 11:41am

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Reynolds going on DL with oblique injury

Keep those roster moves coming. Third baseman Mark Reynolds is headed to the disabled list with an oblique injury that he sustained while throwing yesterday in batting practice. The Orioles have purchased Bill Hall's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, and he'll take Reynolds' spot on the 25-man roster. However, the Orioles must clear room for Hall on the 40-man. Reynolds has never been on the disabled list before today. "I hurt my oblique yesterday, and it's not too bad, but it's one of...