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The error of their ways (updated twice)

April 25, 2012, 3:35pm

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Orioles third baseman Wilson Betemit had plenty of time to throw out Toronto's Jose Bautista and end the top of the first inning tonight, but he skipped the ball past first baseman Chris Davis for an error. Betemit took a few steps to his left to field Brett Lawrie's bouncer with two outs in the second, but he misplayed the ball and threw late for another error. The Orioles are now tied with the San Diego Padres for the most errors in the majors with 21. They broke a tie with the San...

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Nolan Reimold said he feels he can avoid the disabled list

April 25, 2012, 12:55pm

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Nolan Reimold said he feels he can avoid the disabled list

He is not in tonight's starting lineup, but Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold is hopeful that he will soon be in there. For now, he feels like his neck spasms are making progress to that end and that he will avoid going on the disabled list. "I assume I can and am going to (avoid the DL). I think I'm almost ready," Reimold said. "I think we are being cautious. It was there when I played in Anaheim (on Friday) and then it just tightened up real bad after the game and the next morning. I...

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Pregame updates from Showalter

April 25, 2012, 1:19pm

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You've got the news. Now read the quotes. Doctors are still running tests on closer Jim Johnson, and they "eliminated some things," manager Buck Showalter said. That's the good news. The bad news is they're still trying to pinpoint the cause of Johnson's illness. It's a bacterial issue. "They haven't completely identified it," Showalter said. "He's getting a little frustrated. Texted back and forth a little with him today." Nolan Reimold is trying to avoid the disabled list....

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For now Berken is workin' back at Camden Yards

April 25, 2012, 1:42pm

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For now Berken is workin' back at Camden Yards

With Robert Andino on the paternity leave list, the Orioles have added Jason Berken from Triple-A Norfolk and the right-hander that pitched in 105 games over the last three seasons was today back in the Orioles clubhouse. "I'm excited," Berken said. "I was fortunate to pitch pretty well in Triple-A and I'm excited about doing the same here. It's just great to see all the guys, that is the biggest thing. You miss your teammates and getting a chance to see these guys again is...

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Can O's get offense untracked against Drabek?

April 25, 2012, 3:30pm

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Can O's get offense untracked against Drabek?

The Orioles are looking to get their offense going tonight against Toronto right-hander Kyle Drabek. After going 4-5 with a 6.06 ERA last year, Drabek is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.00 so far this season. He beat the Orioles on April 15, giving up two runs (one earned) over 7 1/3, throwing 103 pitches. Through three starts, left-handed batters are hitting .143 against him and right-handed batters are hitting .296. The last two games, the Orioles scored just three and two runs yet won each game due...

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Wada getting second opinion on elbow

April 25, 2012, 12:39pm

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More news nuggets to hold you until dinner. Choose your own dipping sauce. Tsuyoshi Wada will get a second opinion on his left elbow from Dr. Lewis Yocum in Calfornia. Yocum removed bone chips from Wada's elbow in 2007 and also did the Japanese pitcher's physical in December before he signed with the Orioles. An MRA revealed a damaged ligament in Wada's elbow, which didn't appear during the physical. The pain apparently is in a different location from what Wada experienced in spring...

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The 2012 Delmarva Shorebirds: Young and fun to watch

April 25, 2012, 6:48am

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The 2012 Delmarva Shorebirds: Young and fun to watch

I kind of came to this conclusion long before yesterday, but being at Perdue Stadium on Tuesday afternoon and night reinforced the thought: The Delmarva Shorebirds are going to be an exciting young team to watch this year and that team may have a heckuva season in 2012. Led by a young pitching staff filled with good arms, some of the organization's top picks from the 2011 draft and a speedy outfield, I think there is a decent chance that Delmarva, which is 10-8 now, could really take off over...

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Flaherty gets another start, Reimold still out

April 25, 2012, 11:37am

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Flaherty gets another start, Reimold still out

One night after Ryan Flaherty started at third base for the Orioles, the Rule 5 pick moves over to second base as Robert Andino's replacement. Andino is in Miami for the birth of his daughter. He's also celebrating a birthday. Nolan Reimold remains out of the lineup. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B Wilson Betemit 3B Mark Reynolds DH Ryan Flaherty 2B Jason Hammel RHP Also, Jason Berken is in the clubhouse...

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Jim Johnson's flawed perfection a thing of beauty for Orioles

April 24, 2012, 8:56pm

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If the Orioles shock the world and actually make the playoffs this season, I wonder whether they'll have to forfeit because they've run out of healthy bodies. It's getting ridiculous. Robert Andino's new baby might need to start taking batting practice next week. And grab a glove, kid. Tsuyoshi Wada has a damaged ligament in his elbow, quite possibly a tear, and he may not pitch this year. And yes, the joke has already been made that "Wada" is Japanese for "Duchscherer." You're too...

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Orioles will recall Berken

April 24, 2012, 8:38pm

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The Orioles have decided to recall pitcher Jason Berken from Triple-A Norfolk to replace second baseman Robert Andino on the 25-man roster. Andino has left the team to be with his wife, Renee, who will give birth to their third child at noon in Miami. He's expected to miss at least two games. Berken has allowed one earned run (two total) and 15 hits, with four walks and 10 strikeouts, in 15 innings at Norfolk. He's made three starts, as the Orioles attempt to stretch him out. He could be...

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Neal Shaffer: What draws you to Camden Yards?

April 25, 2012, 5:32am

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Neal Shaffer: What draws you to Camden Yards?

One thing we know for certain: Fourteen years of poor performance has taken a toll on the fan base. It has thinned the ranks of casual fans, of course; that much is obvious. But I believe it has thinned the ranks of die-hards as well. Across the board, there just aren't as many Orioles fans as there used to be. The evidence is anecdotal but extant. That the O's are off to a decent start and the NFL draft still dominates sports talk radio says quite a bit. That online comment forums are often...

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Hearing from Hunter and Strop

April 24, 2012, 6:45pm

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The Orioles are 8-1 when their starter goes six innings or more. Tommy Hunter lasted six innings tonight and got the win. "We got a win" he said. "I'm happy about that. You move on and you go back to the bullpen and go to work." Hunter was fast to credit the bullpen, saying, "Those were solid, those were solid at the end of the game. Those guys came in and it was quick and it was effective and they got the job done. Tip your cap to those guys. They've been good all year and hopefully...

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Dylan Bundy talks about tonight's strong outing for Delmarva

April 24, 2012, 6:17pm

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Dylan Bundy talks about tonight's strong outing for Delmarva

SALISBURY, Md. - After another outing where he was dominant and once again didn't allow a single baserunner, Dylan Bundy said he is not looking down the road for a possible promotion within the Orioles farm system. He said for now, the Orioles have not said if or when he will move to a higher level. "Nope. I really don't even want to get into that," Bundy said. "It's whatever they decide and I'm happy with it. I'm happy here, getting all my innings in, getting used to pro ball and...

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Wada has "problem" with elbow ligament (with quotes)

April 24, 2012, 6:01pm

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Wada has "problem" with elbow ligament (with quotes)

The MRA on Tsuyoshi Wada's left elbow today revealed "a problem" with the ligament, according to manager Buck Showalter. Showalter didn't offer a specific diagnosis, but he said the test revealed damage that didn't show up during Wada's physical before the Japanese left-hander signed a two-year, $8.14 million contract. "We were hoping for a little bit better news," Showalter said. Showalter said Wada and the Orioles are contemplating the next direction to take. Wada was held back in...

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Showalter speaks after 2-1 win

April 24, 2012, 6:37pm

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Most of the postgame focus tonight shifted to Japanese left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada, who has a damaged ligament in his elbow - it's fair to speculate that it's a tear - and could be facing surgery. We'll know more later. However, there were other topics for manager Buck Showalter to cover, including starter Tommy Hunter, who was a heck of a lot better tonight than he previous outing in Chicago. What was the difference? "Probably the curveball a little bit, somewhat. I little bit different...

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Another dominant outing for Dylan Bundy (updated)

April 24, 2012, 4:05pm

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Another dominant outing for Dylan Bundy (updated)

SALISBURY, Md - Dylan Bundy was clearly up for the challenge tonight in his latest outing for the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds. Matched up with Matt Barnes, Boston's first-round pick (No. 19 overall) last year, Bundy retired all 12 Greenville batters he faced with six strikeouts over four perfect innings. The game was scoreless heading to the top of the fifth as Barnes fanned nine Shorebirds over four shutout frames. Bundy seemed to get better as the game wore on as he needed 15 pitches in...

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Bundy with six up and out so far at Delmarva

April 24, 2012, 3:33pm

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Bundy with six up and out so far at Delmarva

SALISBURY, Md. - Right-hander Dylan Bundy has retired the first six batters tonight here at Perdue Stadium with three strikeouts. He threw 15 pitches in the first inning and 11 more in the second against the Greenville Drive. Bundy threw 10 of 15 pitches for strikes during an opening inning where his fastball ranged from 96 to 98 mph. In that inning he faced two of the Red Sox top seven prospects according to Baseball America with catcher Blake Swihart, the No. 3 prospect, batting second and...

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Homers continue to hurt Hunter, but O's lead 2-1 (updated)

April 24, 2012, 4:13pm

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Homers continue to hurt Hunter, but O's lead 2-1 (updated)

The Orioles gave Tommy Hunter a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning tonight after loading the bases with no outs. It should have been a much more productive frame, but Adam Jones grounded into a double play and Matt Wieters grounded to first. The Blue Jays tied the score in the top of the third on Eric Thames' first home run this season, the ball traveling an estimated 410 feet and hitting the warehouse on one bounce. However, Matt Wieters broke the tie in the fourth inning with his...

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So who's closing? (Strop gets save in 2-1 victory)

April 24, 2012, 5:13pm

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So who's closing? (Strop gets save in 2-1 victory)

We're in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Orioles are clinging to a 2-1 lead. Unless they break out here, we'll have a save situation. Jim Johnson probably isn't available because of flu-like symptoms that kept him in the hospital today. The Orioles keep passing the baton, going from starter Tommy Hunter to Troy Patton to Darren O'Day to Luis Ayala. O'Day needed four pitches to retire the only batter he faced, catcher Jeff Mathis, who struck out looking, but manager Buck...

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A few words from Showalter

April 24, 2012, 1:42pm

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Manager Buck Showalter told reporters that Nolan Reimold remains day-to-day with neck stiffness. "He was in yesterday for treatment," Showalter said. "It's getting better little by little. The problem is playing has set him back. He's OK for maybe half to three-fourths of the game, and then as the game goes on, it gets worse. When you have that type of spasm, you also have a strain, the way I understand it, so we're trying to resolve it completely so the game doesn't set him back to...