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Simon reinstated from restricted list, Bell sent to Triple-A

July 19, 2011, 12:02pm

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Simon reinstated from restricted list, Bell sent to Triple-A

The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Alfredo Simon from the Restricted List and optioned infielder Josh Bell to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, second baseman Brian Roberts has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Simon on the 40-man roster. Simon, 30, is 2-2 with a 4.36 ERA in nine games (two starts) for the Orioles this season. Bell, 24, singled and scored in last night's game. He has batted .254 with 52 runs, 11 doubles and a...

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Orioles acquire lefty Phillips from Rangers for Green, cash considerations

July 19, 2011, 11:15am

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The Orioles today announced that they have acquired left-hander Zach Phillips from the Texas Rangers in exchange for infielder Nick Green and cash considerations. Phillips will be added to the 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. To make room for Phillips, the Orioles have designated right-hander Chorye Spoone for assignment. Phillips, 24, is 1-3 with a 4.43 ERA (44.2IP, 22ER), 38 strikeouts and three saves in 33 relief appearances for Triple-A Round Rock this season. In 213 games...

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Looking back and ahead (updated)

July 18, 2011, 8:22pm

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When the Orioles scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning last night, I thought that I might be writing about a three-game winning streak. When they scored five times in the bottom of the fifth to reclaim the lead, I thought that I might be writing about a three-game winning streak. I couldn't have been more wrong. The bullpen was overmatched with Kevin Gregg serving his three-game suspension, Koji Uehara having pitched in the last three games and Jim Johnson being the designated...

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Lauren Tilley: Still optimistic after all these years

July 19, 2011, 9:26am

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Lauren Tilley: Still optimistic after all these years

Hey, everyone! My name is Lauren Tilley and I'll be doing some guest blogging for the remainder of the season here at MASNsports.com. I wanted to introduce myself and allow you to get to know me a little bit this week before I start blogging about our woeful Orioles. I was born in Maryland and lived here for a few years before I moved to Pennsylvania with my mom. The rest of my family lives in Maryland, however, so I would come down every other weekend to visit my dad and family. Around 4...

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Some impressions after the Orioles' latest loss

July 18, 2011, 10:03pm

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Some thoughts and observations after Boston beat the Orioles 15-10 Monday to take the first of a three-game series: * The Red Sox are having their way with Orioles pitching. That has become pretty obvious. Three times in the last five games, Boston has scored double-digit runs in beating the Orioles, scoring 47 runs total in those five games. Hard to believe the Orioles won a three-game series against this team giving up a total of 11 runs in late April at Camden Yards. Maybe Jeremy Guthrie...

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For ex-O's reliever Snell, Baltimore's been home since 1985

July 16, 2011, 1:36pm

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For ex-O's reliever Snell, Baltimore's been home since 1985

The warm, engaging smile Nate Snell flashes as he chats with fans and signs autographs is a decided departure from the manacing scowl he wore on his baseball cards. But times have changed for the 58-year-old Snell, and he no longer has to worry about intimidating opponents or making a positive impression to maintain his roster spot. Want to really get Snell smiling? Just ask the native of Orangeburg, S.C., about Baltimore, where he's made his home since 1985, his first full season with the...

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Updates on Izturis, Roberts, Gregg and more

July 18, 2011, 12:26pm

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Updates on Izturis, Roberts, Gregg and more

Pitcher Mark Worrell, who had his contract purchased earlier today from Triple-A Norfolk, is the 900th player to wear the Orioles' uniform. And I don't mean this season. Worrell is here for as long as Alfredo Simon remains on the restricted list. The Orioles hope that Simon returns for tomorrow night's game. Cesar Izturis is a little sore today, according to manager Buck Showalter, so his injury rehab assignment has been pushed back from Wednesday to Friday. Izturis could report to the...

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The J.J. Hardy press conference - Part I

July 18, 2011, 11:28am

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The J.J. Hardy press conference - Part I

The Orioles held a press conference today to announce J.J. Hardy's contract extension, which covers three years for a reported $22.25 million and includes a limited no-trade clause to eight teams. "We're delighted to have him, we're delighted to have him for three more years after this," said president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail. "It's nice to have one position where you just have to, knock on wood, not have to worry about it for a while. It's great to have a good, young...

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Kelly Saunders, O's first female PA announcer in 1992, dead at 62

July 16, 2011, 8:27pm

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Kelly Saunders, O's first female PA announcer in 1992, dead at 62

Kelly Saunders, the former WJZ-TV reporter who holds the distinction of being the first female to serve as the public address announcer for the Orioles, has died. Sanders, who was 62, passed away early Friday morning from cancer, according to DCRTV.com. A veteran of Washington, D.C.-area radio stations, Saunders also worked in radio in Baltimore at WBAL-AM and WIYY-FM. But it was her pinch-hitting appearance for legendary Orioles PA announcer Rex Barney in 1992 that made her the answer to a...

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Showalter speaks after 15-10 loss

July 18, 2011, 7:21pm

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The Red Sox got into Baltimore around 6 a.m. this morning. Shouldn't they be more tired than this? Where did they find the energy to go for the two-point conversion? The Orioles scored 10 runs tonight, and they still came up five short. They also used five relievers who combined to allow nine runs. Jason Berken wasn't charged with a run, but he gave up a hit to the only batter he faced. The less said about this game, the better, but here's a sampling from manager Buck Showalter. Buck...

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A little more clubhouse chatter

July 18, 2011, 7:37pm

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Brad Bergesen was charged with four earned runs (six total) and eight hits in five innings. He had a chance to get the win after the Orioles scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth, but he ended up with a no-decision. Bergesen was strong in the first two innings before giving up three runs in the third. Brad Bergesen is not happy with the outcome but is pleased with his outing Monday night "Obviously, I was able to go 1-2-3 for both those innings," he said. "I felt pretty good, but...

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Gonzalez goes again, Red Sox take lead (updated)

July 18, 2011, 6:01pm

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Gonzalez goes again, Red Sox take lead (updated)

Michael Gonzalez made his fourth appearance in five games tonight, which means that manager Buck Showalter has gained a lot more confidence in the left-hander, or he's lost confidence in a few other relievers. Gonzalez loaded the bases with one out in the eighth on a single and two walks. Showalter brought in newest Oriole Mark Worrell, who ran the count full before giving up a two-run, tie-breaking double to Dustin Pedroia. Kevin Youkilis drove in two more runs with a single after an...

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So, do you like...stuff? (and four updates?)

July 18, 2011, 4:07pm

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So, do you like...stuff? (and four updates?)

Luke Scott's second game with Double-A Bowie has been put on hold. The Baysox's game in Harrisburg has been delayed by rain, but they should be getting started shortly. Scott is batting third and serving as the designated hitter, just as he did last night when he walked twice and homered. We'll find out tomorrow whether the Orioles activate him from the disabled. list. If so, he can serve as the designated hitter while Vladimir Guerrero is on the DL. Pitcher Alfredo Simon is heading back...

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Lee drives in two, then gives one back

July 18, 2011, 4:15pm

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After a promising start to this series - Derrek Lee gave the Orioles a somewhat rare first inning lead with a two-run triple - the Orioles now trail Boston 5-2 in the top of fifth. Lee's two-run triple in the first gave him 10 RBIs over his last 10 games and was his first triple since August 17,2009 when he was a Cub. Brad Bergesen retired the first six batters on just 22 pitches, but gave up three runs in the second and two in the third inning. The Red Sox put together five hits in the...

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Gonzalez still awaits fate of his suspension appeal

July 18, 2011, 1:33pm

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Gonzalez still awaits fate of his suspension appeal

Orioles pitcher Michael Gonzalez has still not had the appeal of his three-game suspension heard and is active for the Boston series that begins tonight. Gonzalez said he doesn't expect any lingering bad blood between the teams after the hit batters and the ejections from the series last weekend. "Definitely not. It's water under the bridge already. What's done is done. It's over. We're starting a clean slate today and we'll go from there," he said. After seeing Kevin Gregg's...

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Kevin Gregg: "I hope our team always has a chip on its shoulder"

July 18, 2011, 12:46pm

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Kevin Gregg: "I hope our team always has a chip on its shoulder"

After agreeing to begin serving his suspension tonight as it was reduced from four games to three, Orioles pitcher Kevin Gregg once again talked about standing up for his team when he pitched inside to David Ortiz in the last series against Boston. "They're a good club," Gregg said. "But they look at us and when we try to pitch in and I think we've hit maybe 20 guys on the whole year and they're in the mid 50's and they get mad at us when we hit someone. "In the last series we...

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Showalter talks about the Boston series and playing time for Matt Angle

July 18, 2011, 1:26pm

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Showalter talks about the Boston series and playing time for Matt Angle

The gathering of media at manager Buck Showalter's pregame press conference today was larger than usual, with more local media and Boston media in attendance. Showalter was asked about his team standing up to a club like Boston and was there any significance to what Mike Gonzalez and Kevin Gregg did in the series at Boston. "I think how you stand up to them is you win," he said. "They're good, they are real good. So is Tampa, they won this division two of the last three years. "You've...

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Orioles place Simon on Restricted list, recall Bell, select contract of Worrell

July 18, 2011, 12:59pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have placed RHP Alfredo Simon on the Restricted List, recalled third baseman Josh Bell from Triple-A Norfolk and selected the contract of RHP Mark Worrell from the Tides. Bell, 24, batted .254 with 52 runs, 11 doubles and a team-high 16 home runs and 47 RBI in 86 games for Norfolk this season. He has batted .214 in 53 career major league games, all with the Orioles last season. A 2011 International League All-Star, Worrell, 28, pitched to a 2.95 ERA...

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Orioles sign J.J. Hardy to contract extension

July 18, 2011, 12:04pm

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The Orioles announced today that they have signed shortstop J.J. Hardy to a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season. Hardy, 28, was acquired by the Orioles from the Minnesota Twins on December 9, 2010 with minor league in fielder Brendan Harris in exchange for minor league RHPs Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson. Through 65 games this season, Hardy is batting .278 (71-255) with 13 home runs, 34 RBI and 22 multi-hit games. He is batting .315 (17-54) with runners in scoring position...

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Markakis named AL Player of the Week

July 18, 2011, 11:44am

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Right fielder Nick Markakis has been named the American League's Player of the Week for the period ending July 17. In four games last week, Markakis hit .429 (6-for-14) with two doubles, two home runs, four RBIs and five runs scored on his way to earning his first career AL Player of the Week honor. He's the first Oriole to be recognized since Luke Scott on July 25, 2010. Markakis tied for first in the league in home runs, runs scored and slugging percentage (1.000), and was second with 14...