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Orioles' opening day lineup

April 05, 2012, 4:34pm

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The Orioles just released their opening day lineup, and I don't see any major surprises. Nolan Reimold is batting leadoff. Adam Jones is hitting cleanup. The only spot that crossed me up was Wilson Betemit batting ahead of Mark Reynolds instead of behind him. For the Orioles: Nolan Reimold LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Wilson Betemit DH Mark Reynolds 3B Chris Davis 1B Robert Andino 2B Jake Arrieta RHP

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Machado on his first-pitch homer and the opening night win

April 05, 2012, 6:23pm

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Machado on his first-pitch homer and the opening night win

BOWIE, Md. - For the second year in a row, Manny Machado made an impressive debut with a new team. The Orioles top-rated position prospect must have a flair for the dramatic. With everyone paying close attention to his first at-bat in the Double-A Eastern League Thursday night, he smoked a first-pitch fastball from Harrisburg's Patrick Gilliam over the wall in left-center in the second inning as Bowie beat the Senators 4-2 in front of 4,268 chilled fans on opening night. "How about that? He...

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Machado struggle in the Eastern League? Not yet (updated, Baysox win)

April 05, 2012, 3:46pm

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Machado struggle in the Eastern League? Not yet (updated, Baysox win)

BOWIE, Md. - Manny Machado admitted before tonight's game that he could face some struggles as a 19-year-old playing in the Double-A Eastern League. So far he isn't having any issues. On the first pitch he saw tonight, batting with one out and none on in the last of the second, Machado homered to left-center off Harrisburg starter Patrick Gilliam. Machado hit a liner that got out of here pretty quickly to give Bowie a 1-0 lead on opening night at Prince George's Stadium. Last year, between...

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Rain keeps Bundy from debut tonight; Machado on Double-A debut

April 05, 2012, 2:06pm

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Rain keeps Bundy from debut tonight; Machado on Double-A debut

BOWIE, Md. - It is sunny but chilly, but there have been some intense thunderstorms in Asheville, N.C. today and Dylan Bundy's scheduled pro debut has been rained out. The Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds will try again to open their season on Friday night. Bundy is now scheduled to be the starter tomorrow when the Shorebirds meet Asheville at 7:05 p.m. The rainout will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, with the first pitch of Game One scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Both games of the...

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Showalter speaks during workout

April 05, 2012, 12:27pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter is expected to pass along his opening day lineup later today. His players are taking batting practice as I type this entry. Naturally, Showalter was asked whether there's a different feeling as opening day approaches. It's the traditional first question. "There always is," he replied. "As much as you know the reality of the length of the season and the grind, it's always a special day. Families that have made it a tradition for years. You always want to...

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Machado and Schoop set for Double-A debuts tonight

April 05, 2012, 12:44pm

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Machado and Schoop set for Double-A debuts tonight

BOWIE, Md. - There is plenty of excitement surrounding the Bowie Baysox game tonight. Not only is it opening night, but the game will also feature the Double-A debuts of the Orioles' top two position prospects in Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop. Machado, the club's first-round pick in 2010, will play at short and bat fifth tonight. Schoop, the Orioles 2011 minor league Player of the Year, will play second base and bat ninth. "When I heard they were coming here, I was excited and excited...

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Eveland accepts outright assignment, other random notes (updated)

April 05, 2012, 9:34am

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Eveland accepts outright assignment, other random notes (updated)

The workout hasn't started and I'm not sure whether manager Buck Showalter will share his opening day lineup, but here's the Twins lineup that will oppose right-hander Jake Arrieta: Denard Span CF Jamey Carroll SS Joe Mauer C Justin Morneau DH Josh Willingham LF Ryan Doumit RF Danny Valencia 3B Chris Parmelee 1B Alexi Casilla 2B Carl Pavano RHP So who starts in left field for the Orioles? Endy Chavez is 4-for-18 lifetime against Pavano. Reimold is 1-for-6. Wilson Betemit is...

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LJ Hoes is going to have a new position in his future

April 05, 2012, 11:45am

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LJ Hoes is going to have a new position in his future

BOWIE, Md. - When the Double-A Bowie Baysox open a new season tonight at Prince George's Stadium against Harrisburg, LJ Hoes will bat third and play left field. But tomorrow night he will likely be at another position. About 10 days ago, the Orioles moved Hoes from left to center field at camp and he will likely begin playing center field for the Baysox tomorrow night. Bowie manager Gary Kendall said it might become a permanent change. "Could be. Everything is subject to change," Kendall...

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We can work it out (updated)

April 04, 2012, 7:44pm

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It's workout day at Camden Yards, which should prove to be fairly uneventful with the 25-man roster being set. There's no more drama. We know that Zach Phillips has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk despite being one of the best pitchers in camp. We know that the Orioles added Nick Johnson and Ronny Paulino to the 40-man roster. We know that Brian Matusz made the rotation. We know that Matusz is the No. 4 starter ahead of Wei-Yin Chen. The bench was set weeks ago, though it didn't become...

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Orioles outright left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland Norfolk

April 05, 2012, 9:30am

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The Orioles today announced that left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Eveland was designated for assignment on March 29 when the club claimed infielder Zelous Wheeler off of waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Looking at pitching depth and minor league rotations

April 05, 2012, 5:27am

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Looking at pitching depth and minor league rotations

Then there was one. One day left until the Orioles begin a new season and we finally get to see games that count. My trip to Norfolk, Va., was fun but the day was obviously busy and filled with the news of the finalization of the rotation and the completing of the 25-man roster. Buck Showalter made an interesting point a few times yesterday in talking about the final roster decisions. He basically said "it's not where you start, but where you finish." He pointed out that reporters and...

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No shortage of suitors should Nationals opt to deal Lannan

April 05, 2012, 6:12am

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No shortage of suitors should Nationals opt to deal Lannan

With John Lannan preparing to pitch for Triple-A Syracuse while requesting a trade via email to reporters, there will be a list of teams looking at the possibility of acquiring the lefty. But it's not like the Nationals need to trade him. They can't afford to give him away, and teams might not go for their asking price, considering Lannan makes $5 million. Plus, if Stephen Strasburg is on an innings limit of 160 this season, Lannan might be needed late in the season. Every team needs...

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At first glance, new sightlines are impressive additions to Camden Yards

April 04, 2012, 2:38pm

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At first glance, new sightlines are impressive additions to Camden Yards

If first appearances count for anything, I'm predicting that Orioles fans are going to really enjoy some of the renovations and new food offerings at Camden Yards. They'll go on full display Friday, when the O's draw the curtain on the 2012 season against the Minnesota Twins, but I've just returned from a sneak peek. Color me impressed - and eager to sneak down to the flag court or roof deck in the middle of a game this weekend to get the full effect. As we've previously discussed, as...

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Duquette on Brian Ward's suspension

April 04, 2012, 2:22pm

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NORFOLK, Va. - When Major League Baseball made the 50-game suspension of Orioles minor league catcher Brian Ward official today, Dan Duquette could comment on the situation with Ward for the first time. Here is the release from MLB: The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Baltimore Orioles Minor League catcher Brian Ward has received a 50-game suspension after a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a drug of abuse. The...

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25-man roster is set

April 04, 2012, 1:57pm

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The Orioles will hold a workout at Camden Yards Thursday at 3:05 p.m., matching the starting time of Friday's opener against the Twins. We now know which players will have lockers in the clubhouse. As expected, manager Buck Showalter is keeping 12 pitchers and 13 position players. Here they are: Starters Jake Arrieta Tommy Hunter Jason Hammel Brian Matusz Wei-Yin Chen Relievers Jim Johnson Kevin Gregg Matt Lindstrom Luis Ayala Pedro Strop Darren O'Day Troy Patton Infielders Mark...

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Rotation finally is set

April 04, 2012, 1:36pm

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NORFOLK, Va - Buck Showalter just informed reporters of his season opening rotation and final roster move. The Orioles starters will be in order: Jake Arrieta, Tommy Hunter, Jason Hammel, Brian Matusz and Wei-Yin Chen. Zach Phillips has now officially been optioned to Triple-A, so Troy Patton and Darren O'Day get the final two roster spots. The Orioles also put lefty Tsuyoshi Wada officially on the DL retroactive to March 28, with a left elbow impingement. Catcher Taylor Teagarden was also...

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O'Day and Patton claim final two bullpen spots

April 04, 2012, 11:28am

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O'Day and Patton claim final two bullpen spots

NORFOLK, Va. - Even though he was slowed by a groin strain in camp, Darren O'Day has made a major league opening day roster for the fifth time. Troy Patton will join him there. The Orioles have announced that they've optioned lefty Zach Phillips to Triple-A and Patton and O'Day claim the final spots in the bullpen. It was a mild surprised that O'Day made it and it means the O's 'pen begins the year with Patton as the only lefty. "Coming into camp, I saw how many talented pitchers we...

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Matusz on his outing today and his spring

April 04, 2012, 1:02pm

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Matusz on his outing today and his spring

NORFOLK, Va. - As this game moves into the late innings, Brian Matusz is still awaiting word that he is in the Orioles' starting rotation. Barring a major surprise, he'll get that word from Buck Showalter after this game. Here is what Matusz said a few minutes ago outside the Orioles clubhouse. On today's outing: "I felt really good. From the start warming up with (Matt) Wieters in the bullpen. I had good stuff and attacked the zone early. Felt really good. Had a good feel for all...

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Rotation taking shape (Phillips optioned)

April 04, 2012, 9:45am

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Rotation taking shape (Phillips optioned)

The Orioles announced that Tommy Hunter will start the second game of the season Saturday, so we know the top three pitchers in the rotation. Jake Arrieta, Hunter and Jason Hammel will start against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards. The assumption is that left-handers Wei-Yin Chen and Brian Matusz will start the first two games against the New York Yankees. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters in Norfolk today that he'll announce the rest of the rotation and the Orioles' 25-man roster...

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Orioles finalize 25-man roster

April 04, 2012, 1:43pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have placed left-handed pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada on the disabled list, retroactive to March 28, with a left elbow impingement. Catcher Taylor Teagarden was also placed on the disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a strained back. The club has selected the contracts of catcher Ronny Paulino and infielder Nick Johnson. Additionally, left-handed pitcher Zach Phillips has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. With these moves, the Orioles have finalized...