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Guthrie's big-time escape act (Bell injured at Norfolk)

August 30, 2011, 4:40pm

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Guthrie's big-time escape act (Bell injured at Norfolk)

The Orioles tied tonight's game in the bottom of the fourth on Robert Andino's two-out double and Toronto left-hander Brett Cecil's throwing error. The Blue Jays almost untied it in the top of the fifth, and they're still wondering how they botched that assignment. They loaded the bases with no outs against Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie on Eric Thomas' double, Matt Wieters' error and Adam Lind's single to right. Thomas was held at third, a smart decision given the situation and right...

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Matt Wieters homers and continues his strong hitting versus left-handed pitching

August 30, 2011, 3:48pm

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Matt Wieters homers and continues his strong hitting versus left-handed pitching

Here is a question worth asking? How come Matt Wieters all the sudden owns left-handed pitchers? Last year, Wieters hit .210 with an OPS of .564 against southpaws and this year he is batting .340 with an OPS of 1.027 against lefties. And that was before he hit a two-run homer in the second inning tonight off Toronto lefty Brett Cecil to pull the O s within 3-2 of the Jays. It was Wieters 15th homer of the year, his fourth in eight games and traveled 408 feet to center field. On the year,...

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Bowie Baysox trying to gain Eastern League playoff berth (Hobgood to DL)

August 30, 2011, 9:21am

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Bowie Baysox trying to gain Eastern League playoff berth (Hobgood to DL)

The short-season Single-A Aberdeen IronBirds placed pitcher Matt Hobgood on the disabled list today. No official reason for the DL move has yet been announced, but it appears Hobgood's shoulder has become an issue again. Hobgood was on the comeback trail this year from a strained rotator cuff but had struggled with Aberdeen, going 0-6 with an ERA of 10.46. Over 26 2/3 innings, he gave up 41 hits with 23 walks and 13 strikeouts. The Double-A Bowie Baysox have picked a bad time to lose some...

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Guthrie walks Orioles into 3-0 hole (Wieters homers)

August 30, 2011, 3:42pm

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Nothing good happens after a walk. Nothing good happens after two walks. Bad, bad stuff can happen. Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie issued back-to-back walks to Edwin Encarnacion and Kelly Johnson with one out in the second inning, and Brett Lawrie followed with a 385-foot shot to left field to give the Blue Jays a 3-0 lead. In his last start, Guthrie held the Twins to one run over seven innings. He won't be quite that good tonight. Lawrie's blast is the only hit off Guthrie in two...

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As the long season wears on, Wieters elevates his game

August 29, 2011, 8:45pm

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As the long season wears on, Wieters elevates his game

Matt Wieters is playing a lot behind the plate again this year and carrying a heavy load at the demanding catcher position. But don't think Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't keeping track of just how much Wieters is on the field. When asked about Wieters' solid offensive numbers in August as he continues to play a lot, Showalter had a question for reporters. "We were looking the other day. If you count from the first day of the season (to now), how many off days do you think he has...

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Patton reinstated, Hendrickson DFA

August 30, 2011, 9:31am

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The Orioles reinstated left-hander Troy Patton from the restricted list, placing him back on the 25-man and 40-man rosters. Patton left the team over the weekend to attend a hearing yesterday in Houston related to his DWI arrest over the winter. To make room for Patton, the Orioles once again have designated left-hander Mark Hendrickson for assignment. Hendrickson appeared in one game after replacing Patton, allowing one run and two hits in one inning against the Yankees in Game 2 of...

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Showalter talks about the recent improved starting pitching

August 30, 2011, 12:58pm

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Showalter talks about the recent improved starting pitching

When the Orioles finished 34-23 under Buck Showalter last year, the starting pitching led the way with an ERA of 3.16 over the 57 games. Now, the Orioles have won six of their last eight games, sweeping the Twins and splitting with New York and, again, the starters have been pretty good. Over the eight games, O's starters have pitched to an ERA of 2.92 with five quality starts. The team ERA is 2.50 in that stretch and the Orioles have out-scored their opponents 43-20 in the eight...

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Familiar lineup for Orioles

August 30, 2011, 11:25am

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The Orioles aren't making any drastic changes to their lineup, or doing a whole lot of tweaking. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Robert Andino 3B Nolan Reimold LF Ryan Adams 2B Jeremy Guthrie RHP Reliever Jason Berken and his wife, Emily, are the proud parents of a baby girl, Hadley Lane, who was born at 12:04 p.m. Hadley weighs 5 pounds, 12 ounces. All are doing well.

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O's reinstate Patton from restricted list, Hendrickson designated for assignment

August 30, 2011, 10:13am

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O's reinstate Patton from restricted list, Hendrickson designated for assignment

The Orioles announced today that they have reinstated left-hander Troy Patton from the restricted list. The club has also designated left-hander Mark Handrickson for assignment. Patton, 25, has pitched in 11 games for the Orioles, going 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA (16.1IP, 7ER). Hendrickson, 37, has appeared in eight games for the Orioles this season, going 1-0 with a 5.73 ERA (11.0IP, 7ER).

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No trades imminent as another deadline approaches

August 29, 2011, 7:57pm

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No trades imminent as another deadline approaches

I woke up this morning with 4,000 Twitter followers. No wonder I didn't get any of the covers. President of baseball operations Andy MacPhail told me yesterday that he isn't close to making any deals before tomorrow's deadline for contending teams to set their playoff rosters. You know how things can change with one phone call, so don't read too much into it. However, something new would have to develop within the next day. Nothing is percolating. I've heard that the usual suspects...

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Showalter speaks after 3-2 loss

August 29, 2011, 6:26pm

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The Orioles are 15-28 in series finales after tonight's 3-2 loss to the Yankees. New York improves to 29-14. The Orioles have lost their last six games decided by one run at home since a 3-2 victory over the Angels on July 23. Manager Buck Showalter delivered heavy praise to starter Alfredo Simon, who allowed three runs and four hits over seven innings. Buck Showalter gives praise to Alfredo Simon's outing and some potentially career-best seasons "He was really good. He was really...

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Clubhouse comments from Simon and Hardy after Monday's loss

August 29, 2011, 6:28pm

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Alfredo Simon gave his team a chance to win, but didn't get many runs to work with tonight against the Yankees. He took the loss despite allowing just four hits and three runs over seven innings. "I just felt great tonight," Simon said. "I gave up that run in the first inning after walking (Curtis) Granderson. After that, I tried to keep the game as close as I can to try to win. Today, we didn't get a lot of hits, that happened again. I lost the game, but didn't get a lot of support...

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Manny Machado's day at Camden Yards

August 29, 2011, 1:48pm

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Manny Machado of the Frederick Keys is at Camden Yards today to go on the MASN O's Xtra pre-game show as guest tonight. He spent time this afternoon standing around the batting cage talking with Orioles players. "It's great, just to see what the guys are going through right now," Machado said. "Hopefully, you know, within the next two years I can be up here and do what they are doing." The Orioles' top pick in last year's draft, the 19-year-old Machado has been with Frederick since...

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Lauren Tilley: And the Orioles' closer in 2012 should be ...

August 30, 2011, 4:36am

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OK, before I tell you who I think the closer should be for next season, let me just preface it with a few things. Before you scream so much that spit and food crumbs end up splattered all over your computer screen, before you send me hate comments and before you send bombs to my family through your computer screen (I'm sure that piece of technology has already been created), hear me out. Read what I have to say and let me defend myself. Oh, and don't forget to breathe. Are you ready?...

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Updating Greg Miclat

August 29, 2011, 3:58pm

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Double-A Bowie second baseman

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Simon strengthens case for rotation spot (O's lose, 3-2)

August 29, 2011, 5:11pm

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Simon strengthens case for rotation spot (O's lose, 3-2)

Alfredo Simon tied his career high with 114 pitches tonight. The last time he did it? His last start on Aug. 23 against the Twins. OK, he's stretched out to be a starter. Simon can't win tonight, as he left after the seventh inning with the Orioles losing, 3-1, but he deserves a better fate. He held the Yankees to three runs and four hits, with two walks and six strikeouts. That's more impressive than controlling the offensively-challenged Twins in their ballpark. Simon has allowed four...

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Showalter pre-game quotes

August 29, 2011, 3:03pm

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In case you missed the sight of manager Buck Showalter's voice, here are some comments from his pregame session with the media. On adding players Thursday when rosters can expand: "I think it's got to serve a purpose, whether it be what the club needs or what the organization needs to make better decisions in the offseason. I know Andy (MacPhail) feels the same way. We've got some people in mind that fit, but things could change." On whether Jim Johnson needs to start next month to be...

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One run short: Orioles lose series finale to New York

August 29, 2011, 5:39pm

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The Orioles had a chance for a series victory over the New York Yankees tonight, but lost 3-2 to wrap up the rain-shortened, four-game series. New York took a 1-0 lead in the first on a Mark Teixeira RBI double and the lead grew to 3-0 in the fourth on Nick Swisher's two-run homer. It was his 21st of the year and sixth over the last seven games. O's starter Alfredo Simon took the loss, giving up four hits and three runs over seven innings. He tied his career-high, throwing 114 pitches. The...

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Simon found groove and lost it (updated)

August 29, 2011, 4:08pm

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Simon found groove and lost it (updated)

If that headline sounds familiar, I wrote the same one for Brian Matusz last night. Remember how Matusz retired nine in a row in Game 2 before Mark Teixeira singled with one out in the sixth and Robinson Cano followed with a home run? Well, Alfredo Simon retired nine Yankees in a row tonight before Cano singled with one out in the fourth and Nick Swisher followed with his 21st home run. Yankees 3, Orioles 0. Swisher has six homers in his last seven games. He hit No. 20 last night after...

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A few pregame notes (and Yankees lineup)

August 29, 2011, 1:10pm

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A few pregame notes (and Yankees lineup)

First baseman Chris Davis will swing a bat tomorrow down in Sarasota as he begins baseball activities. Jason Berken will head to Sarasota later this week to begin a throwing program after his wife is induced at 6 a.m. tomorrow. He'll hold his baby girl before holding a baseball. The Orioles want Berken to pitch in a few games in September before he comes off the disabled list, but the minor league seasons end next week. They might have to organize simulated games at the minor league...