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Orioles down three runs after 11 pitches (updated)

July 14, 2011, 3:19pm

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So much for a fresh start to the season. Asdrubal Cabrera hit a solo home run with one out in the first inning, and Carlos Santana launched a two-run shot after Travis Hafner walked. Eleven pitches, two home runs, and a 3-0 lead for the Indians. Jeremy Guthrie threw 19 pitches in the inning, which included a diving stop along the line by first baseman Derrek Lee to rob Grady Sizemore of an extra-base hit. Cabrera's 15th homer came on a 94 mph fastball that traveled an estimated 362 feet....

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Gregg and Gonzalez talk about their suspensions

July 14, 2011, 12:26pm

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Gregg and Gonzalez talk about their suspensions

Orioles pitchers Kevin Gregg and Michael Gonzalez are appealing their suspensions handed down today by Major League Baseball for their actions in the Boston series. Gregg was suspended for four games with the suspension scheduled to begin today. Gonzalez was suspended for three games, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, the day the O's begin a series with Boston. Kevin Gregg and Mike Gonzalez talk about the suspensions they received from MLB "They handed down the suspension today, I...

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Some notes as the Tribe takes the early lead

July 14, 2011, 3:36pm

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Some notes as the Tribe takes the early lead

For the Orioles, the second half has started like the first half ended, with a starter having issues and the club falling behind early in a game. Some notes as they try to dig out of a 3-0 hole against Cleveland here tonight and snap a seven-game slide. * The current Indians roster had a total of just one homer versus Jeremy Guthrie coming into this game, then Asdrubal Cabrera and Carlos Santana homered in a span of three batters in the opening inning as Cleveland took a 3-0 lead. Cabrera was...

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Two new updates on Guerrero, Izturis, Scott and the rotation

July 14, 2011, 12:59pm

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Two new updates on Guerrero, Izturis, Scott and the rotation

It was determined by Major League Baseball that Red Sox manager Terry Francona will not be suspended or fined because Red Sox pitcher Kyle Weiland did not intentionally throw at Vladimir Guerrero during Sunday's game. Orioles manager Buck Showalter is serving his one-game suspension tonight. Kevin Gregg was fined $2,500. Michael Gonzalez was fined $1,500, and Jim Johnson was fined $500. Vladimir Guerrero isn't in the lineup because of the sore hand and wrist. Guerrero told Showalter this...

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Gregg suspended four games, Gonzalez three; both will appeal

July 14, 2011, 11:42am

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Gregg suspended four games, Gonzalez three; both will appeal

Major League Baseball has handed down suspensions and fines related to the ejection-filled series between the Orioles and Red Sox at Fenway Park. Orioles reliever Kevin Gregg and Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz received four-game suspensions and undisclosed fines. Gregg's punishment was scheduled to begin tonight, but he will appeal the ban. Gregg and Ortiz threw punches Friday night, and both dugouts and bullpens emptied, after Gregg pitched inside to Ortiz and then shouted to him as...

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Pregame Showalter and Indians lineup

July 14, 2011, 2:09pm

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Manager Buck Showalter had a lot to talk about during his pregame session with the media. On serving his suspension tonight: "We've got a chance tonight." "Managers don't really have any rights to appeal, even though we belong to the union. I think our right to appeal is talking to Joe (Torre), so I did that today." On the players' punishments: "I haven't really seen a lot. I've just been looking at what ours are. I think it's more take a look at the finished product when the...

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Minor league notes on Drake and Hobgood; Widlansky to Triple-A

July 14, 2011, 11:07am

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Minor league notes on Drake and Hobgood; Widlansky to Triple-A

The Orioles have promoted right-handed pitcher Oliver Drake from Single-A Frederick to Double-A Bowie and he will start for the Baysox tonight. Drake, a 43rd-round draft pick in 2008, was 8-3 with a 2.14 ERA for Frederick with a WHIP of 0.99 and groundout-to-flyout ratio of 2.18. This will be another crack at Double-A for the 24-year-old righty, who allowed 11 runs over four innings in two April starts for the Baysox. Orioles minor league pitchers Matt Hobgood and Ryan Berry have now joined...

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Guerrero out of lineup as O's open second half vs. Indians

July 14, 2011, 11:54am

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Guerrero out of lineup as O's open second half vs. Indians

The Orioles have posted their lineup for Thursday's opener of a four-game series with the Cleveland Indians, and designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero isn't in it. Instead, Matt Wieters will serve as the DH with Craig Tatum catching. Here's the Orioles lineup: SS - Hardy RF - Markakis CF - Jones DH - Wieters 1B - Lee LF - Pie 3B - Reynolds 2B - Davis C - Tatum RHP - Guthrie

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Orioles community events to include 25th annual food drive for Maryland Food Bank

July 14, 2011, 12:26pm

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For the 25th consecutive year, the Orioles, along with Orioles Wives, Oriole Advocates, WJZ-TV, and the Maryland Food Bank, will hold their 25th annual Food Drive at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this weekend, July 15-17, during the Orioles' series with the Cleveland Indians. Members of these groups will collect non-perishable food items and monetary donations from fans at each entrance from the time gates open until the middle of the second inning. During last year's Orioles Food Drive, more...

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For starters, the Orioles need better starting pitching

July 13, 2011, 6:44pm

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Too bad a baseball season is not like a Saturday round of golf with your friends. Maybe the Orioles could take a mulligan on their first half, when they went 36-52. Over the last few weeks, each time I thought things could not get worse for the team, they did. That said, I am almost afraid to say that, in losing 12 of 13 to end the first half, that the O's hit rock bottom. It would be hard to imagine the starting pitching getting worse than it was in recent weeks. Here are some stats. *...

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I want to know ...

July 13, 2011, 6:46pm

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My biggest fear today is I'll plop down on my couch, grab the remote, turn on MASN for the Orioles-Indians game and realize it's being played at Camden Yards. Or I'll order a dirty martini, ask the bartender to turn on the Orioles-Indians game and ... see above. The Orioles haven't been home since June 30, and they turned their fans into road worriers with that 1-9 trip that dropped them 16 games below .500. So why do we still care about the 2011 season? Well, it doesn't end this...

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A couple of notes on the offense

July 14, 2011, 8:26am

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Earlier today, I posted an entry about the Orioles' starting pitching struggles. They have been significant and probably the biggest reason for the club's 6-21 record over the past 27 games. But the O's inconsistent offense has been just that recently as well. During that 27-game stretch, the O's are batting just .195 (43-for-221) with runners in scoring position. The Orioles have had just one game with 10 or more hits over the last seven contests and scored just 33 runs on the 10-game...

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Nothing new on Roberts

July 13, 2011, 3:39pm

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I was told last week that second baseman Brian Roberts would be re-examined by concussion specialist Dr. Michael Collins today in Pittsburgh, but his appointment is now set for tomorrow. Roberts' most recent appointment was June 21. He wasn't cleared to begin full baseball activities, but he's been swinging a bat, playing catch and tracking pop ups. Roberts hasn't played since May 16 in Boston. The headaches and dizzy spells aren't as frequent, but he won't be allowed to do full...

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More with Showalter on the Orioles' minor leagues

July 10, 2011, 5:53am

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Now, more of my recent conversation with Orioles manager Buck Showalter about the team's minor league system and player development. Showalter said the minors are where a coach and manager can have a real significant impact on a player. "It's a fun and gratifying job where you can see a return for your work quicker," Showalter said. "In the minors, you can see day-to-day improvement and such an eagerness to learn. I can get jealous of the impact those guys have, not only in their...

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Heath Bintliff: The Orioles' first half by the numbers

July 12, 2011, 8:27am

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A quick look at some of the first half numbers for the Baltimore Orioles - the good, the bad and the ugly: 0 - Number of passed balls allowed by Orioles catcher Matt Wieters. Obviously, this leads all of Major League Baseball starting catchers. 1- Number of Orioles All-Stars. Matt Wieters represented the O's in Arizona and has been one of the bright spots for the team this season. 3 - Number of homers designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero has hit since May 1. 4 - Number of quality starts...

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Brian's Baseball Bash rescheduled for Aug. 28

July 13, 2011, 1:31pm

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Brian's Baseball Bash rescheduled for Aug. 28

Brian's Baseball Bash - a fundraiser for the University of Maryland Children's Hospital hosted by Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts - has been rescheduled for Sunday, Aug. 28 at Dave & Buster's in Arundel Mills Mall. The event was originally scheduled for Sunday, July 24, but is being postponed because Roberts remains on the disabled list with concussion symptoms. All purchased admissions will be honored automatically for the new date. In the event that ticket holders cannot attend on...

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Talking with Buck Showalter about the Orioles' minor leagues

July 09, 2011, 8:17pm

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Buck Showalter spent seven seasons in the minor leagues as a player and five as a manger. He helped start the Arizona Diamondbacks franchise from scratch. He knows a little something about player development. While he has to be most concerned with the players on the Orioles' 25-man roster, he also spends part of his day checking out reports on the club's minor leagues. That is where hopefully, some future Orioles are currently playing and developing talent in the minors is critical to any...

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Munching on trade chips

July 12, 2011, 7:43pm

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Maybe I missed it last night. Did the FOX announcers bother to point out that Orioles catcher Matt Wieters didn't have a passed ball in the first half of the season? It seemed like a good time to mention it while he was being charged with one in his first All-Star Game. Watching Lance Berkman last night reminded me of the times over the winter that I included his name among the Orioles' targets at first base. He wasn't a popular choice among most of the fans here who saw the declining...

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A few off-day notes

July 13, 2011, 8:24am

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The Rangers put pitcher Scott Feldman on waivers for the purpose of outrighting him to Triple-A Round Rock. He'd have to clear, of course, before the Rangers could do it. The Orioles don't appear to have much interest in Feldman despite their need for another starter in an unproductive rotation. I wouldn't say their level is zero, but it's not much higher. Feldman is expected to clear later this afternoon and be outrighted. He's coming off microfracture knee surgery and is 3-1 with a...

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A take from Baseball America on the Orioles' international efforts

July 09, 2011, 12:01pm

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Ben Badler is a reporter and writer for Baseball America. He covers the minor leagues but also focuses heavily on the international signings front and is among the best at covering that market. Last week I talked with him at length about the Orioles and their international efforts. Here is that interview. Ben, what is your take on the Orioles international efforts? "They seem to be very conservative in the international market, which is understandable given all of the issues involved in...