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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...

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Wieters grounds out, charged with passed ball

July 12, 2011, 7:04pm

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Wieters grounds out, charged with passed ball

Matt Wieters finally got to bat in his first All-Star Game, grounding to second baseman Brandon Phillips on the first pitch thrown by Atlanta's Jonny Venters while leading off the top of the eighth inning. Wieters, batting from the right side, swung at a 97 mph fastball. No sense wasting any time. Wieters made the American League team largely on his defense, but he was charged with his first passed ball of 2011 in the bottom of the seventh after Seattle's Brandon League crossed him up. The...

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Wieters behind the AL plate (will lead off eighth)

July 12, 2011, 6:30pm

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Wieters behind the AL plate (will lead off eighth)

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters entered tonight's All-Star Game in the bottom of the sixth inning. That didn't take too long. I thought American League manager Ron Washington might save him for extra innings. Wieters set the target for Indians reliever Chris Perez, who gave up a double to former teammate Yadier Molina in a scoreless inning. Wieters has faced Perez only once in his career, so his familiarity with the right-hander is limited, but I'm sure he got acquainted with everyone on the...

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Quick updates on Scott and Duchscherer (and Miclat)

July 11, 2011, 11:37am

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Quick updates on Scott and Duchscherer (and Miclat)

Nothing major here, but Luke Scott and Justin Duchscherer were examined today by team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens while the rest of the team - with the exception of All-Star catcher Matt Wieters - returned home or went on vacation. Scott underwent an MRA last week that didn't reveal additional damage to his right shoulder. He received another cortisone injection today, along with further reassurances that he could be activated from the disabled list on July 19. Scott could end up having...

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Quick Machado update

July 10, 2011, 3:38pm

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Shortstop Manny Machado went 0-for-2 tonight in the All-Star Futures Game in Phoenix. Machado, batting second, flied to right field in the first inning and flied to right again in the third. They looked like duplicate outs. Tim Beckham, the first-overall pick in the 2008 draft, pinch-hit for Machado with two outs in the fifth inning and Team USA leading the World Team, 3-0. Machado is hitting .222 with two homers and four RBIs in 14 games at Single-A Frederick. He batted .276 with six...

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Quick Matusz, Reynolds and game updates (Weiland ejected)

July 10, 2011, 11:05am

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Quick Matusz, Reynolds and game updates (Weiland ejected)

Left-hander Brian Matusz threw 105 pitches in 5 1/3 innings today for Triple-A Norfolk. He left with two runners on base, and they both scored while he sat in the dugout. Matusz is charged with two runs and six hits. He walked three, struck out six and threw a wild pitch. He threw 60 strikes among his 105 pitches. Nick Bierbrodt let the inherited runners score. Matusz gave up two hits in the first inning, a bunt single and walk in the third, a single and walk in the fourth, a single in the...

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Can Guthrie provide relief? (Reynolds injured)

July 10, 2011, 10:39am

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Can Guthrie provide relief? (Reynolds injured)

Mitch Atkins is done after 1 2/3 innings, which makes him a perfect fit for this Orioles rotation. Atkins gave up three home runs in the second inning, though not in a row. It wasn't that bad. Kevin Youkilis just tied the game, 6-6, with a two-run shot that sent Atkins to the bench. Atkins also surrendered homers to Marco Scutaro and Dustin Pedroia among his seven hits and 64 pitches. Jeremy Guthrie is making his second relief appearance. He's scheduled to start the second-half opener...

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Another night, another loss (and Norfolk update)

July 09, 2011, 6:23pm

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Another night, another loss (and Norfolk update)

I wondered this morning whether last night's brawl would serve as a "rallying point" tonight. I warned that they could fall behind by 18 runs in the first inning. Wrong and wrong. The Orioles went down quietly, managing only four hits and losing, 4-0, at Fenway Park. Buck Showalter meets with Jim Hunter after the O's are shutout by the Red Sox 4-0 They've dropped six in a row and been outscored, 50-18, during the stretch. They've lost 20 of 26. They're crawling to the All-Star break....

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Simon doesn't complete five, Orioles not competing against Lackey

July 09, 2011, 5:14pm

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In typical Orioles fashion, the starting pitcher didn't complete five innings tonight and the opponent did all of its damage with two outs. The Orioles should receive a check in the mail whenever it happens to another team. Alfredo Simon took a shutout into the fifth inning, but the Red Sox scored three runs with two outs on doubles by Kevin Youkilis and Josh Reddick. Simon matched his season high in innings by going 4 2/3. He allowed seven hits, walked three batters - two intentionally -...

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Britton optioned to Double-A Bowie (with MacPhail quotes)

July 09, 2011, 1:03pm

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Britton optioned to Double-A Bowie (with MacPhail quotes)

The Orioles found a way to reduce Zach Britton's innings, at least on the major league level. Britton will be optioned to Double-A Bowie to make room for Mark Hendrickson on the 25-man roster. Didn't see that one coming. Britton is 6-7 with a 4.05 ERA in his rookie season. He's won only once in his last 12 starts, and lasted only two-thirds of an inning last night, allowing seven earned runs (eight total) and six hits. He's given up 17 earned runs (20 total) and 26 hits in his last four...

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Reimold in left field tonight

July 09, 2011, 11:50am

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Nolan Reimold has cracked the lineup tonight against Red Sox right-hander John Lackey, but Blake Davis remains on the bench. For the Orioles: J.J.Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Derrek Lee 1B Mark Reynolds 3B Nolan Reimold LF Robert Andino 2B Alfredo Simon RHP X-rays on Brad Bergesen's right arm came back clean. He feels good and should be able to avoid the disabled list. No word on any suspensions being handed out from last night's brawl....

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More on Hendrickson

July 09, 2011, 6:52am

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Did you really think a season would pass without Mark Hendrickson wearing an Orioles uniform? Hendrickson is heading to Boston and will have his contract purchased from Triple-A Norfolk. A corresponding move will be announced. The Orioles need a fresh reliever after Zach Britton lasted only two-thirds of an inning and Brad Bergesen took a David Ortiz line drive off his right forearm. Chris Jakubauskas has pitched the last two nights. Left-hander Pedro Viola warmed up and entered last...

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Gregg gives Orioles a puncher's chance (Hendrickson joining club)

July 08, 2011, 8:00pm

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Two more games before the All-Star break. Two more games before sweet relief. I'll remind all of the pessimists that the Orioles can't go 0-10 on this road trip. They won a game. Stop being so negative. Speaking of sweet relief, the Orioles could use it after Zach Britton lasted two-thirds of an inning last night and Brad Bergesen tried to shake hands with David Ortiz's line drive. The Orioles have allowed 10 runs or more in four of their last five games. Now their starters can't get...