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Tonight's Delmarva Shorebirds lineup

April 24, 2012, 1:39pm

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SALISBURY, Md. - Here is tonight's lineup for the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds as they host Greenville in their 18th game of the season and first of a six-game homestand with Dylan Bundy making his fourth start at 7:05 p.m. CF - Glynn Davis LF - John Ruettiger 3B - Jason Esposito C - Gabriel Lino RF - Brenden Webb DH - Connor Narron 1B - Nicky Delmonico SS - Mychal Givens 2B - Sammie Starr Delmarva is 9-8 and coming off a series at Greensboro where the Shorebirds lost all three games in that...

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Jim Johnson hospitalized, Andino leaving team

April 24, 2012, 12:49pm

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Jim Johnson hospitalized, Andino leaving team

Here are a few news nuggets to hold you until dinner: A virus has swept through the Orioles' clubhouse, and it's hit closer Jim Johnson the hardest. Johnson was hospitalized early this morning with flu-like symptoms. The Orioles are waiting for reports to determine whether it's a virus or food poisoning, but the suspicion is the former. Either way, he's probably not available for tonight's game. Second baseman Robert Andino will leave the club after tonight's game for the birth of his...

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Ryan Minor on Dylan Bundy: "He's going to be a special one"

April 24, 2012, 12:10pm

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Ryan Minor on Dylan Bundy: "He's going to be a special one"

SALISBURY, Md. - It is hard to find someone that has seen Dylan Bundy pitch this year that is not raving about his talent and work ethic. The Orioles' 2011 first-round draft pick has pitched nine hitless and shutout innings in three outings so far for the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds as he prepares tonight to face Greenville at 7:05 at Perdue Stadium in his fourth professional start. Delmarva manager Ryan Minor has seen a lot of young hot shots come along over the years and said Bundy, it...

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Orioles to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at Camden Yards

April 24, 2012, 1:15pm

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In recognition of the 65th anniversary of Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball, the Orioles will honor a Jackie Robinson Foundation scholar in a special pregame ceremony before their game Tuesday, April 24 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Matthew Robinson, a student at Howard University from Chicago, IL., will be presented with a #42 jersey by Orioles outfielder Adam Jones. Robinson is one of over 1,300 young men and women who were able to attend...

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Reimold out of lineup, Flaherty in it

April 24, 2012, 11:18am

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Nolan Reimold is out of the lineup tonight, which probably means he's still dealing with a stiff neck. He didn't play in the last two games of the Angels series, and the Orioles were off yesterday. The rest apparently didn't help him. Also, Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty is starting at third base, with Wilson Betemit serving as the designated hitter and Mark Reynolds sitting on the bench. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis...

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Marquee matchup: Dylan Bundy vs. Matt Barnes tonight at Delmarva

April 23, 2012, 9:26pm

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Marquee matchup: Dylan Bundy vs. Matt Barnes tonight at Delmarva

They have been two of the best pitchers in the Single-A South Atlantic League this year, and tonight they face each other at Salisbury's Perdue Stadium when the Delmarva Shorebirds host the Greenville Drive. It's Dylan Bundy making his fourth start for the Shorebirds and right-hander Matt Barnes for Greenville, a Red Sox affiliate. The two pitchers were both first-round picks last year, with Bundy No. 4 and Barnes No. 19, and have combined to pitch 25 shutout innings this season. The...

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Join Adam Jones for live video chat Wednesday at 1 p.m.

April 24, 2012, 5:52am

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Join Adam Jones for live video chat Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Adam Jones has yet to meet a conversation he didn't like. He'll engage reporters in the clubhouse and fans on Twitter. While some players like to insulate themselves from everything outside the ballpark, Jones seems to relish the opportunity to connect with anyone interested in Orioles baseball. Tomorrow, you'll have a chance to pepper the O's center fielder and cleanup hitter with questions during a special MASNsports.com live video chat featuring Jones. Starting at 1 p.m. and lasting for...

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Heath Bintliff: What a relief it is

April 23, 2012, 7:28pm

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For the first time in years, I am loving the Orioles bullpen. I loved them when they broke camp. I thought it was almost perfectly constructed, given the personnel on hand and they are performing admirably. Over the past 14 years of losing, the bullpen has ranked among the worst in baseball, year in and year out. Sure, there were a couple of exceptions, but Orioles bullpens of the aughts and beyond have generally provided the proverbial gasoline on the starting staff's fires. Not in 2012....

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Nolan Reimold starts fast, now can he stay on the field?

April 23, 2012, 11:08am

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Nolan Reimold starts fast, now can he stay on the field?

So far, during this 2012 season, it seems that leg cramps and neck spasms can slow Nolan Reimold's bat better than American League pitchers can. Flashing some of the potential that Orioles fans have seen before, Reimold is off to a fast start - when he can get on the field. In 11 games and 46 at-bats, he is batting .370 with four doubles, five homers, nine runs scored and a stolen base. He has a slugging percentage of .783 and an OPS of 1.166. If he had enough at-bats to quality for the...

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Willis: "I don't have anything to lie about. I'm more embarrassed than anything"

April 23, 2012, 3:28pm

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Willis: "I don't have anything to lie about. I'm more embarrassed than anything"

It appears that we have a standoff between the Orioles and pitcher Dontrelle Willis. Executive vice president Dan Duquette has no plans to release Willis. Willis has no plans to report to Triple-A Norfolk, the team he left on Friday before learning that the Orioles placed him on the restricted list. The Orioles claim that Willis didn't have permission to leave. Willis and his agent, Matt Sosnick, say that's not the case, and that the left-hander believed he had been granted his release so...

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Orioles sign Bill Hall, Dontrelle Willis' agent speaks

April 23, 2012, 2:23pm

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So much for a quiet day off. The Orioles didn't play a game today, but they've been in the news with the signing of infielder Bill Hall to a minor league deal and confirmation that pitcher Dontrelle Willis left Triple-A Norfolk and has been placed on the restricted list. Hall will replace Josh Bell at Norfolk. In a text message, executive vice president Dan Duquette said Hall's strengths are "his defense at third base and power hitting vs. left-handed pitching." Hall, 32, is a career...

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Britton threw off mound today (more on Welty and Willis)

April 23, 2012, 9:46am

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Britton threw off mound today (more on Welty and Willis)

Here's a quick update on Orioles' left-hander Zach Britton, who's been rehabbing his left shoulder at the minor league complex in Sarasota. Britton has spent the last few days long-tossing from 120-plus feet. He threw a few pitches off a mound today with a catcher in front of home plate. "Just an exercise to get my arm used to that angle again," he said. "My arm feels strong and healthy." Britton doesn't know when he'll be ready to pitch in a game. "I'm sure Chris (Correnti) and...

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Chen was good while Reynolds still is struggling

April 22, 2012, 7:22pm

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Chen was good while Reynolds still is struggling

In his first three starts as an Oriole, pitcher Wei-Yin Chen is 1-0 with an ERA of 2.60. He has allowed two earned runs or less in each outing and the Orioles have won two of his three starts. Chen recorded his first career quality start Sunday in Anaheim, pitching a season-high 6 1/3 innings. He has a 15-to-6, strikeout-to-walk ratio in 17 1/3 innings. There are certainly some things to like about Chen. They include the fact he is left-handed, is just 26 years old, has some solid experience...

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There's nothing wrong with 6-4 and 9-7

April 23, 2012, 4:37am

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The just-concluded road trip had the potential to be something special after the Orioles took two of three games in Toronto and three of four in Chicago. They lost two of three in Anaheim, removing some of the luster, but they finished above .500 on a three-city jaunt that could have sent them tumbling down the American League East standings. I think we can all agree that going 6-4 on the trip was a nice achievement, especially after the Yankees swept the Orioles at Camden Yards. And being 9-7...

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Rounding the majors: O's on road, Humber's development, Nationals' potential quandary

April 23, 2012, 9:00am

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Rounding the majors: O's on road, Humber's development, Nationals' potential quandary

Thoughts on the early going: * The Orioles are getting good pitching from Jake Arrieta and Wei-Yin Chen, but the most impressive aspect of the Orioles' start is their character. After getting swept in three games at home by the Yankees, the Orioles responded well on a road trip that took them to three time zones. They won series at Toronto and Chicago, and then managed to take one of three over the Angels after two late rallies in Sunday's 3-2 10-inning win. Given how the Yankees have...

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Nick Markakis ends RBI drought as Orioles beat Angels

April 22, 2012, 2:48pm

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Nick Markakis began today in a 6-for-33 stretch, without an RBI over his last eight games and with just one over his past 13 contests. But the Orioles right fielder delivered huge hits this afternoon in the eighth and 10th innings as the Orioles beat the Angels 3-2 in 10 innings. The win allowed the Orioles to finish their trip through Toronto, Chicago and Anaheim with a 6-4 record. The last time the Orioles had a winning record on a 10-game trip, they went 6-4 at Toronto, Minnesota and Boston...

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Olivia Witherite: Fans, please stay seated past April

April 23, 2012, 5:35am

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Olivia Witherite: Fans, please stay seated past April

When it comes to the Orioles, I usually have a great idea of what to say about the team, and generally, it's some kind of justified gripe. However, with the team off to a solid 9-7 start, I find myself slightly conflicted. I'd love to be one to take the optimistic route and say that the start is a sign. No, not even a sign for a pennant win or playoff security, but rather a sign to finish above .500 in what I believe is the toughest division in Major League Baseball. But I can't. Because...

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Not the Endy of my Chavez props (O's win 3-2)

April 22, 2012, 2:38pm

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Not the Endy of my Chavez props (O's win 3-2)

Endy Chavez singled and scored the go-ahead run for the Orioles in the top of the eighth inning, using his speed to reward third base coach DeMarlo Hale for the aggressive send. With the score tied in the 10th, Robert Andino drew a leadoff walk against former Orioles reliever Latroy Hawkins and took second on Chavez's sacrifice bunt. Andino moved to third with two outs and scored on another Nick Markakis single. Orioles 3, Angels 2. To review: Chavez made a great running catch in left field...

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Showalter earns his 20th career ejection (Markakis gets his revenge)

April 22, 2012, 1:15pm

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Showalter earns his 20th career ejection (Markakis gets his revenge)

Orioles manager Buck Showalter came out of the dugout in the sixth inning to protect Nick Markakis, who argued a strike call, and ended up getting tossed for the first time this season and the 20th in his career. Bench coach John Russell has taken over the managerial duties. Showalter isn't far away. He's just not in disguise. Showalter needed to vent. He's been upset with the strike zone at various times during this entire road trip, and especially in this series. He mentioned last...

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Dontrelle Willis moved to the restricted list at Triple-A

April 22, 2012, 11:04am

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Dontrelle Willis moved to the restricted list at Triple-A

The Orioles have placed left-hander Dontrelle Willis on the restricted list at Triple-A Norfolk. He had been on the minor league seven-day disabled list with a left forearm strain, but was moved to the restricted list Friday. When asked if Willis is healthy enough to pitch now, a club official said, "Yes," but would not comment on exactly why Willis is on the restricted list. I'll make an assumption here that everything is not smooth for some reason right now between Willis and the club...