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Orioles break out familiar recipe for defeat

July 02, 2011, 8:13pm

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A play isn't made in the field. A young pitcher can't minimize the damage. If I had a nickel for every time I've seen this act play out, I'd report to spring training next year in my own private jet. Or I'd almost be able to pay Sidney Ponson's bar tab. The Orioles led, 2-0, in the fourth inning tonight, but starter Jake Arrieta gave up a two-out double to Chipper Jones. He hit Freddie Freeman on the foot with an 0-2 pitch, which he simply can't do in that situation. Dan Uggla...

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Orioles lineup against Braves

July 03, 2011, 6:55am

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For the Orioles: Zach Britton LHP Markakis has hit in 20 of his last 21 games, going 39-for-96 (.406). In his last 22 games, Reynolds is batting .328 (23-for-68) with four doubles, eight homers and 14 RBIs. He's also walked 18 times in those 22 games. In the last 18 games since June 12, Orioles starters have completed seven innings just once (Jeremy Guthrie on July 1st) and have compiled a 6.63 ERA in 92.1 innings. The starters are 2-6 with a 8.27 ERA in the last eight games. The...

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A milestone win and the O's top minor league performances in June

July 01, 2011, 9:37pm

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A milestone win and the O's top minor league performances in June

Congratulations to one of the real good guys in the Orioles minor leagues. Single-A Frederick Keys manager Orlando Gomez posted his 900th career minor league managing victory this week. He got the milestone win Thursday night in a 4-0 win at Lynchburg as Nick Haughian pitched six scoreless innings. Gomez then picked up number 901 in last night's 6-1 win over Lynchburg as Bobby Bundy gave up just one run over seven innings to get to 8-5 and tie for the league wins lead. Gomez, a native of...

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Davis gets start, Reimold does not

July 02, 2011, 11:35am

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I know this will be an unpopular lineup with most of you, because Nolan Reimold isn't in it. Does it help that Blake Davis is starting at second base? For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Derrek Lee 1B Luke Scott LF, Mark Reynolds 3B Blake Davis 2B Jake Arrieta RHP For the Braves: Jordan Schafer CF Alex Gonzalez SS Jason Heyward RF Chipper Jones 3B Freddie Freeman 1B Dan Uggla 2B Nate McLouth LF David Ross C Tim Hudson RHP

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Orioles won't be no-hit (and they won't win)

July 01, 2011, 5:10pm

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It was getting pretty dicey there. Adam Jones bounced a single into center field with one out in the top of the seventh inning to break up Jair Jurrjens' no-hit bid. The ball took a few hops, but I swear that I counted 17. Maybe it just looked that way. Jurrjens still has his shutout intact, however. The Orioles are losing, 2-0. Jurrjens had a perfect game until Mark Reynolds walked in the sixth. Gary Thorne asks Buck Showalter for his thoughts on the Birds' 4-0 loss to Atlanta Say what...

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Reimold back on bench

July 01, 2011, 11:58am

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Nolan Reimold homered and drove in four runs last night, but Luke Scott gets the start in left field for tonight's series-opener in Atlanta. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Derrek Lee 1B Luke Scott LF Mark Reynolds 3B Robert Andino 2B Jeremy Guthrie RHP For the Braves: Jordan Schafer CF Jason Heyward RF Brian McCann C Chipper Jones 3B Freddie Freeman 1B Dan Uggla 2B Alex Gonzalez SS Nate McLouth LF Jair Jurrjens RHP Jurrjens is 10-3 with a 2.07...

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Orioles recall left-handed reliever Pedro Viola

July 01, 2011, 1:34pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled left-handed pitcher Pedro Viola from Double-A Bowie. Viola is 3-1 with two saves and a 2.25 ERA (28.0IP, 7 ER) in 24 games for the Baysox, striking out 25 and walking nine. He appeared in one game for the Orioles this season, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings and striking out two on May 30 versus Seattle.

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How will the O's fare on this 10-game road trip?

July 01, 2011, 9:06am

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How will the O's fare on this 10-game road trip?

Things can change fast in baseball. A struggling team or player can turn things around with one good night or one good series. The Orioles need that in the worst way right now. Most of Oriole Nation seems to be predicting doom and gloom for the 10-game road trip against the Braves, Rangers and Red Sox that begins tonight at Atlanta. Here are some daunting stats as the road trip begins: * The Orioles have lost six of their last eight games and are 5-12 over the last 17. Since winning...

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A June swoon for Orioles' starting pitchers

June 30, 2011, 9:53pm

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In taking stock of the recent struggles of the Orioles' starting rotation, I took a look at some of the recent stats and found that the O's starters were struggling really for the entire month of June. In the last six games, all at home, O's starters pitched to an ERA of 9.21 and they didn't have one starter go longer than 5 2/3 innings. The Orioles have just one quality start over the last 13 games and a starting pitcher ERA in that time of 6.58. But you can go back through the entire...

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Stacey Long: What if Brian Matusz doesn't get better?

July 01, 2011, 3:18am

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Stacey Long: What if Brian Matusz doesn't get better?

After Brian Matusz's terrible outing last night and his subsequent demotion to Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles' future is looking very unclear. Going into the season, before Matusz's injury, he was one of the players with the fewest question marks. But now, who knows what will happen? A polished college pitcher who sailed through the minors the first time, we know he has the talent. Hopefully he can figure out what he needs to and get back to Baltimore. But what if he doesn't? It's a...

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Orioles option LHP Brian Matusz to Triple-A Norfolk

June 30, 2011, 6:30pm

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The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned LHP Brian Matusz to Triple-A Norfolk. Matusz has gone 1-4 with an 8.77 ERA (25.2IP, 25ER) in six starts for the Orioles this season. A corresponding roster move will be announced tomorrow.

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The Orioles are struggling and the schedule is unforgiving

June 29, 2011, 9:41pm

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The Orioles may be teetering right now. Teetering on the brink. They have fallen seven games under .500 for the first time this year and their recent play makes it look like it could get worse before it gets better. They need to beat Jaime Garcia tonight to avoid a three-game sweep by the Cardinals. Garcia is 6-3 with a 3.06 ERA on the year and has pitched to an ERA of 2.59 in June. Friday night, they begin a 10-game road trip at Atlanta. The Braves have now won eight of 10 games and will...

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Tackett enjoyed sense of community during stint with Orioles

June 28, 2011, 8:02am

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Jeff Tackett lives in Los Angeles now, not Hollywood - an important distinction for a guy who managed to squeeze two cameo appearances in feature films into the four years he served as a backup catcher with the Orioles between 1991-94. A trip back to Baltimore last weekend, a family vacation to help one of his sons scout out potential college choices, reminded Tackett how special his time as an Oriole was. Tackett took time out from visiting college campuses to visit with suiteholders at...

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A few pregame notes

June 30, 2011, 12:40pm

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Jake Arrieta is still scheduled to start Saturday night's interleague game in Atlanta. He threw in the bullpen yesterday and impressed pitching coach Rick Adair. Vladimir Guerrero is expected to be on the bench again for the three games against the Braves unless injuries dictate a change in plans. Guerrero didn't start any of the games in Washington and Pittsburgh. Former No. 1 pick Matt Hobgood threw two scoreless innings today for the Gulf Coast League Orioles. He allowed one hit and...

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Rapada replaces Britton (updated)

June 28, 2011, 5:03pm

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The tarp is off the field and Clay Rapada is on the mound after a 28-minute rain delay. Rapada last pitched on Sunday, when he walked the only batter he faced. This is Rapada's second appearance since June 21. Zach Britton allowed four runs and seven hits, with two walks and three strikeouts, in 5 2/3 innings. He threw 90 pitches, 55 for strikes. Britton will have one win in his last 10 starts after tonight. I mentioned earlier today that Double-A Bowie infielder Billy Rowell was placed...

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Hardy homer halts shutout bid (Scott hurt?)

June 28, 2011, 5:52pm

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Hardy homer halts shutout bid (Scott hurt?)

J.J. Hardy belted his 11th home run to finally put the Orioles on the scoreboard in the eighth inning. Hardy connected off Cardinals reliever Ryan Franklin, sending the ball an estimated 406 feet to left-center field. And you thought the night was going to be a total loss. You can't judge a trade this early, but giving up minor league relievers Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson for Hardy during the winter meetings seems like a good one for the Orioles. Dare I say "steal?" Too soon? Adam...

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Scott has knee contusion (with Showalter quote)

June 28, 2011, 6:32pm

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Scott has knee contusion (with Showalter quote)

Luke Scott left tonight's game with a bruised right knee. He'll be reevaluated tomorrow. Scott slammed against the fence while robbing Matt Holliday of a home run with two outs in the top of the ninth inning. He limped back to the dugout and wasn't able to put a lot of weight on the knee. Showalter told reporters after the Orioles' 6-2 loss to the Cardinals that Scott didn't sustain any structural damage. Scott wanted to bat in the bottom of the ninth, but Showalter sent Blake Davis to...

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Showalter speaks after 6-2 loss

June 28, 2011, 6:54pm

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Manager Buck Showalter reminded reporters tonight that we're not looking "at the finished body" when Zach Britton takes the mound. Britton is a rookie with limited experience above the Double-A level. He's also 6-6 with a 3.38 ERA after allowing four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings in tonight's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals. Britton has one victory in his last 10 starts. Buck Showalter meets with the media after the O's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals "This is a 23-year-old young man...

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Scott provides injury update, Britton discusses start

June 28, 2011, 7:09pm

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Scott provides injury update, Britton discusses start

Luke Scott is hoping that he'll remain in the lineup tomorrow night after slamming his right knee against the left field fence, but he can't be certain until he wakes up in the morning. Luke Scott talks about his knee injury following the O's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals "We'll see how it is," he said. "Contusions, or when you get hit by something, it varies on the swelling. The knee is a tough place. You've got to have your knees underneath you to do anything. It all depends on tonight...

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Reimold starting tonight

June 30, 2011, 11:17am

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Nolan Reimold is making his first start tonight since June 19. He'll also get his first at-bats since that date. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Derrek Lee 1B Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 3B Nolan Reimold LF Robert Andino 2B Brian Matusz LHP If you're keeping score at home, here are the Orioles' draft picks who have agreed to terms: Mike Wright (3), Kyle Simon (4), Matt Taylor (5), Trent Howard (7), Devin Jones (9), Adam Davis...