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Showalter shows faith in Davis

June 25, 2011, 4:33am

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If you told me back in March that the biggest buzz yesterday would be created by Blake Davis' return to the lineup, I would have handed you a small plastic cup and pointed you toward the bathroom. Then I would have remembered that I'm not in the medical profession and have no real reason to test you for mind-altering drugs, and we would have shared a laugh. Then you would have reported me to the authorities. Anyway, Davis wasn't on the 40-man roster and wasn't invited to spring training....

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Andino back in lineup (with Reds lineup)

June 25, 2011, 11:36am

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Andino back in lineup (with Reds lineup)

Robert Andino has returned to second base after stepping aside for Blake Davis the past two games. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Luke Scott LF Derrek Lee 1B Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 3B Robert Andino 2B Brian Matusz LHP Hardy is batting .359 with seven doubles, five homers and 11 RBIs as the leadoff hitter. Since going 6-for-13 with runners in scoring position Monday in Pittsburgh, the Orioles are 4-for-32 in their last three...

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The Earl of Baltimore held court in Salisbury

June 23, 2011, 3:37pm

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The Earl of Baltimore held court in Salisbury

This great game of baseball spans many years and generations, and some of us really got to experience that Tuesday night at the South Atlantic League All-Star game hosted by the Delmarva Shorebirds. Not long after we got to interview some up-and-coming stars of tomorrow, like Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, we were sitting in a conference room across from Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver. Now 80, Weaver led the Orioles to a .593 winning percentage in 17 seasons, winning four American League...

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Vote for Ripken's All-Star homer in 2001 as memorable midsummer moment

June 25, 2011, 5:16am

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Vote for Ripken's All-Star homer in 2001 as memorable midsummer moment

Voting for the All-Star Game is over, and we'll soon know which Orioles will be representing Baltimore at the Midsummer Classic, which will be played July 12 in Phoenix. But while player choices are no longer up for vote, you can still cast your ballot for the top moments in All-Star Game history. A list of 16 memorable moments has been whittled to eight choices, and one of them is very Orioles-centric: the home run by Cal Ripken Jr. in the 2001 All-Star Game, the last in the storied career...

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More pregame Showalter

June 24, 2011, 1:23pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter is often quite talkative on a lot of subjects during his daily pregame interview with reporters. But today he was not ready to say much about Jim Riggleman, who resigned yesterday as Nationals' manager. "I've known Jim for a long time," Showalter said. "There are a lot of things with a situation like this, you don't really know about. I should probably not weigh in because there are probably a lot of factors behind the scenes and it's not really any of my...

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Random game notes

June 24, 2011, 4:14pm

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Some quick notes with the Orioles leading the Reds 4-0 after four innings tonight at the Yard. * While the Orioles are 20-18 at home on the year and have lost their last two at home, they are 10-4 over their past 14 games at Camden Yards. * The Reds went 5-for-8 batting with runners in scoring position in their last game, a 10-2 win over the Yankees Wednesday night in game two of a doubleheader. They had gone 2-for-27 with RISP in their previous five games. They are 1-for-4 tonight with RISP...

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Blake Davis gets another start

June 24, 2011, 11:34am

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Blake Davis will make his second major league start tonight. Vladimir Guerrero returns to the lineup. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Luke Scott LF Derrek Lee 1B Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 3B Blake Davis 2B Chris Jakubauskas RHP

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Some Orioles and Reds notes and stats

June 24, 2011, 5:31am

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Checking in with some stats and facts about both teams as the Cincinnati Reds make their first visit to Baltimore tonight since the 1970 World Series. * The Orioles hit .302 as a team and scored 4.2 runs per game during their nine-game road trip. Over the last six games they have 72 hits, a .324 team average and 28 runs scored. * Nick Markakis has the longest current hitting streak in the American League at 13 games. He is batting .400 (24-for-60) during the streak with a homer and eight...

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Seeing Reds this weekend (plus notes and Reds lineup)

June 24, 2011, 9:03am

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Seeing Reds this weekend (plus notes and Reds lineup)

It's funny how almost 41 years have passed and I still associate the Cincinnati Reds with the 1970 World Series. It's not as funny when I link the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1971 and '79 World Series. The Orioles begin their interleague homestand tonight against the Reds, who are making their first visit to Camden Yards. Edinson Volquez will try to lower his career 5.59 ERA against the Orioles. Game 1 of the '70 Series took place at Riverfront Stadium, the first time that the Fall Classic...

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Is a second baseman the first priority?

June 23, 2011, 9:48pm

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I'll begin this entry by congratulating shortstop Manny Machado for hitting a home run last night in his first game with Single-A Frederick. Machado went deep in his second at-bat with the Keys, and I've heard it was a moon shot. Machado was 1-for-4 and accounted for Frederick's only run in a 2-1 loss to Winston-Salem. I think the kid needs more hype. We haven't written enough about him. The Cincinnati Reds have arrived in Baltimore, which will conjure up plenty of memories and anecdotes...

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Machado homers on his first night in the Carolina League

June 23, 2011, 9:14pm

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Machado homers on his first night in the Carolina League

He had two hits and scored a run in the South Atlantic League All-Star Game Tuesday night. He got promoted to Single-A Frederick after that game. On Thursday afternoon, he found out he would play in the Futures Game and Thursday night he homered in just his second at-bat in the Carolina League. Just Manny being Manny. As in Manny Machado, the Orioles' top prospect who won't turn 19 until July 6. Machado had homered just once in his last 16 games with Single-A Delmarva, but connected in...

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Anthony Amobi: Are the Orioles what they thought they were?

June 24, 2011, 4:58am

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It has not been a good week for the Baltimore Orioles, as they have struggled in interleague play, losing two out of three games to the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates. Much like the Orioles, the Pirates and Nationals have been your traditional bottom-feeders recently; however, they have improved greatly this season. They are not seen as contenders, but they are no longer doormats, either. That same notion can be also applied to the Orioles. A lot of people at the start of the...

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Notes on Tillman, Machado and Schoop

June 23, 2011, 11:04am

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For the first time in three outings, Triple-A Norfolk's Chris Tillman didn't have a start cut short by the weather. Unfortunately, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre forced his early exit this afternoon. Tillman allowed five earned runs (six total) and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out four. His ERA rose to 4.56. Tillman threw 97 pitches, 62 for strikes. Tillman's last start ended after a 42-minute rain delay. He allowed one unearned run over 3 2/3 innings. Jake Fox, who's...

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Ty Kelly is getting the job done for Delmarva

June 22, 2011, 3:45pm

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Ty Kelly is getting the job done for Delmarva

Every year, there are players in the minor leagues who seem to fly under the radar, guys who are not considered top prospects or are not high-round draft picks. But they put up good numbers and we should notice that. Ty Kelly at Single-A Delmarva is one of those guys, and I got the chance to meet and interview him before Tuesday's All-Star Game at Perdue Stadium. Kelly is 10th in the South Atlantic League batting at .312 in 52 games with seven doubles, three homers and 27 RBIs. He went...

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Roberts readying for Brian's Baseball Bash on July 24

June 23, 2011, 5:58am

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Roberts readying for Brian's Baseball Bash on July 24

Brian Roberts may be missing from the Orioles lineup, but he's been busy putting the finishing touches on one of every summer's top fundraising events: Brian's Baseball Bash. The sixth annual event, which raises money for programs at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, will be held July 24 at 6 p.m. at Dave and Buster's at Arundel Mills Mall, 7000 Arundel Mills Circle. This year's edition will benefit three programs - expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit, clinical...

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Anthony Amobi: Does O's Guthrie belong on the block?

June 23, 2011, 5:03am

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Anthony Amobi: Does O's Guthrie belong on the block?

We are a time during each and every season where teams looking forward to playing in October are looking for help via trades. They need an extra piece to contend and often look at second division teams to acquire a player or two for the stretch run. Meanwhile, teams that know they are realistically out of contention for the season are looking to dump expensive or productive players with value in exchange for young talent or a player who is perhaps more cost-effective. For the Orioles, Jeremy...

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While waiting for the first pitch...

June 21, 2011, 7:02pm

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The Orioles and Pirates have a 12:35 p.m. game today at PNC Park, which means an early lineup posting and a free night. I'm talking about myself. I don't care what they do. Zach Britton is taking the mound for the 15th time today. Nine of his outings have resulted in quality starts. I'd settle for him getting through the game without an injury. Brad Bergesen probably woke up with a bruise on the right side of his back after being nailed by Jose Tabata's liner last night. I've woke...

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Blake Davis gets first major league start

June 22, 2011, 6:31am

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Blake Davis gets first major league start

Blake Davis is in the starting lineup today at second base. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Derrek Lee 1B Matt Wieters C Luke Scott LF Mark Reynolds 3B Blake Davis 2B Zach Britton LHP Orioles pitchers are a combined 5-for-12 (.417) at the plate this year with two doubles and two RBIs. All other AL teams are a combined 9-for-120 (.075). Britton recorded his first major league hit Friday in Washington. The Orioles have collected 62 hits in the last five...

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Anthony Amobi: Orioles and Pirates fans only want one thing: To see their team win

June 22, 2011, 5:13am

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The cities of Baltimore and Pittsburgh have been through quite a bit with their baseball teams in the last decade. They are roughly four hours apart in terms of driving distance, and of course, have passionate fan bases when it comes to their sports. As we all know, both cities have quite a few parallels; however, none of them mirror more closely than the futility of their baseball franchises. The Orioles have not had a winning season since 1998, and the Pirates have not had one since Barry...

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Updating Brian Roberts (and bullpen coach)

June 21, 2011, 11:10am

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Updating Brian Roberts (and bullpen coach)

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts was reevaluated today by Dr. Michael Collins, a concussion specialist in Pittsburgh, and told to return again in two weeks. Roberts has tracked pop-ups, according to president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail, but his baseball activities are limited. He's mostly confined to conditioning exercises, and he's still experiencing mild headaches when exerting himself. While he's making progress, it's coming in small increments. Buck Showalter gives the...