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Jimenez tries to extend May momentum

Jimenez tries to extend May momentum
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - It's another gorgeous day here as the Orioles and Rays conclude their three-game series. Too bad the roof doesn't open. Ubaldo Jimenez would likely settle for pitching underground as long as it's May. He's coming off a start where he tossed 7 1/3 scoreless innings in Minnesota to lower his career ERA this month to 3.76 in 35 outings. Jimenez held the Twins to three hits, walked one and struck out 10 to earn his first victory with the Orioles. He was 0-4 with a 6.59...
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This, that and the other

This, that and the other
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Can the Orioles make it out of Tropicana Field tonight without more intrigue regarding an All-Star player's health? Can they avoid the letters MRI, which are a lot worse than LOB, though they don't show up in the box score? Look for Matt Wieters to serve as the designated hitter tonight against Tampa Bay left-hander David Price, which puts Delmon Young on the bench. Nelson Cruz isn't going to sit, and he's due for a lot more starts in left field if Wieters remains...
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More clubhouse chatter following 4-3 win

More clubhouse chatter following 4-3 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Adam Jones isn't going to change his aggressive approach at the plate. And he's certainly not going to spit on pitches teed up for him. Jones got two balls to hit tonight in his first two at-bats from Rays starter Cesar Ramos, and he swung for the fences. Two pitches, two home runs. "They were right down the middle, weren't they?" he said. "That's the rule of thumb. I put some good swings on some pitches I should have drove." Jones had one home run before tonight...
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Hearing from Showalter and Hunter after 4-3 win

Hearing from Showalter and Hunter after 4-3 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter walked up to MASN's Gary Thorne last night to start his post-game interview and mumbled, "Textbook." We got the joke. The Orioles didn't take the easy path to their 4-3 victory over the Rays, allowing a run in the ninth and putting runners on the corners with one out. Closer Tommy Hunter walked the tightrope again, but he didn't fall, recording his 10th save in 11 tries by inducing two line drives that found gloves - the last his...
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Schoop homer gives Orioles lead (O's win 4-3)

Schoop homer gives Orioles lead (O's win 4-3)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rookie Jonathan Schoop has hit three home runs this season. None of them have been cheap. When he gets hold of one, he really gets hold of it. Schoop's two-run shot to left field off Rays reliever Brandon Gomes in the seventh inning gave the Orioles a 4-2 lead at Tropicana Field. Steve Pearce singled with two outs and Schoop connected on an 0-2 pitch from Gomes, who couldn't get a 90 mph fastball past him. Gomes threw two cutters before going with a two-seamer. Orioles...
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Jones homers, Joseph debuts (Jones homers again, O's up 2-1)

Jones homers, Joseph debuts (Jones homers again, O's up 2-1)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Adam Jones hadn't hit a home run before tonight since April 8 in New York, a span of 22 games. The Orioles center fielder was due, folks. Jones belted No. 2 leading off the top of the second inning to give the Orioles a 1-0 lead over the Rays. He jumped on the first pitch from Rays left-hander Cesar Ramos, an 89 mph sinker, and deposited it over the center field fence. Jones was 1-for-8 lifetime against Ramos before tonight's game. He had six hits in his last 37 at-bats...
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Wieters: "I expect to be available later tonight"

Wieters: "I expect to be available later tonight"
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters doesn't have a term for the condition of his right elbow. He's just relieved that the word "surgery" wasn't attached to it. "You'd have to call Dr. (James) Andrews," Wieters said, smiling. "Just discomfort." That's pretty much what Andrews told Wieters and the Orioles. "He's just kind of said that everybody's elbow looks different," Wieters said. "It's more about going by feel, and all the tests we did tested fine for...
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Showalter on Wieters and other pregame notes and quotes

Showalter on Wieters and other pregame notes and quotes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters is available off the bench tonight, according to manager Buck Showalter, after having his right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., and grabbing a flight back to Tampa. Showalter anticipates that Wieters will be in Thursday night's lineup against Rays left-hander David Price. He's expected to serve as the designated hitter. Showalter said Wieters should be catching again "in the near future." Wieters underwent an MRI on...
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Joseph on his promotion

Joseph on his promotion
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Caleb Joseph spent part of his afternoon accepting hugs from teammates in the visiting clubhouse at Tropicana Field, warm greetings given to a player making his major league debut at age 27. Joseph didn't know whether he would start tonight, since he hadn't spoken to manager Buck Showalter and no lineup was posted. Turns out, he's catching and batting ninth against Rays left-hander Cesar Ramos. It's been an unforgettable 24 hours for Joseph, a late scratch from...
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Weeks optioned, Wieters on bench (with lineups)

Weeks optioned, Wieters on bench (with lineups)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have purchased the contract of catcher Caleb Joseph from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned infielder Jemile Weeks. Joseph, 28, will make his major league debut tonight against the Rays at Tropicana Field. He's starting behind the plate, batting ninth and wearing No. 36. Joseph, who arrived in Tampa around 1:30 p.m., is batting .261/.284/.402 in 22 games for the Tides. He hit .299/.346/.494 with 22 home runs and 97 RBIs for Double-A Bowie in 2013 and was named...
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Wieters expected to avoid disabled list

Wieters expected to avoid disabled list
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters is likely to stay on the active roster following today's visit with Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla. Wieters doesn't have a torn ligament in his right elbow and there's no talk of surgery, according to an industry source. The club may continue using him as the designated hitter, as it did last night, until he's able to catch. Wieters had an MRI on his elbow Monday and manager Buck Showalter sounded optimistic that the two-time...
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A few notes before tonight's game

A few notes before tonight's game
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - As the Orioles wait to find out whether they may include catcher Matt Wieters in tonight's lineup, they will attempt to continue their recent run of success against the Rays. The Orioles are 3-0 against Tampa Bay this season and have outscored the Rays 15-4. They've won three in a row for the first time since building a five-game winning streak against Tampa Bay from Aug. 4-Sept. 13, 2012. The Orioles have won nine of their last 15 road games, averaging 5.4 runs per...
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Wondering what's going on with Wieters

Wondering what's going on with Wieters
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Now it makes sense. The decision to outright infielder David Adams and the unexplained opening on the 40-man roster. Hints that more moves could be coming. The extra rest provided for catcher Matt Wieters. The use of Wieters as the designated hitter last night. He's hurt. Wieters has a sore right elbow, and the idea that the discomfort first surfaced in his forearm conjures up images of Dylan Bundy, who had the same sensations last spring and underwent Tommy John...
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Showalter updates Wieters, and more quotes

Showalter updates Wieters, and more quotes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters will fly to Pensacola, Fla., Tuesday morning to have his right elbow examined by renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. He's scheduled to come back to the team later in the day, and manager Buck Showalter hopes to have him behind the plate for the second game of the series against the Rays. Showalter didn't provide much information beyond confirming that Wieters had an MRI on his elbow during yesterday's break in the schedule. "He's...
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Orioles emerge from darkness to take lead (O's win 5-3)

Orioles emerge from darkness to take lead (O's win 5-3)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have grown accustomed to bizarre occurrences at Tropicana Field. Having the lights go out in the middle of a rally didn't faze them. The Orioles scored twice in the top of the eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie, but only after enduring a 19-minute delay. As Steve Pearce stood on deck following Steve Clevenger's double, the transformer carrying incoming power lines to the facility was struck by lightning. Players headed to their respective dugouts except for...
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Orioles take lead but can't take advantage (we're tied)

Orioles take lead but can't take advantage (we're tied)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth inning tonight and settled for one run. They loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth and settled for one run. A 3-2 lead over the Rays doesn't seem sufficient. The Orioles could have delivered a knockout punch to Rays starter Chris Archer. Instead, they've taken a slim lead against him and pushed his pitch count to 100 in five innings. Nelson Cruz and Adam Jones singled to lead off the fourth and Matt...
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Wieters having elbow examined on Wednesday (updated)

Wieters having elbow examined on Wednesday (updated)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Matt Wieters is serving as the designated hitter tonight in the Orioles' series opener against the Rays, and the decision is tied to his right elbow. I can confirm that Dr. James Andrews will examine Wieters' elbow on Wednesday, as first reported by Yahoo! Sports. There's apparently a growing concern that Wieters tore a ligament. Caleb Joseph was scratched from Triple-A Norfolk's lineup tonight and is headed to Tampa. Keep in mind that the Orioles outrighted...
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Brach optioned to Norfolk

Brach optioned to Norfolk
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles got through batting practice without any health issues and announced that reliever Brad Brach has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Brach's removal creates a spot for T.J. McFarland, recalled from Norfolk, and gives the Orioles four left-handers in their bullpen. Brach made two appearances with the Orioles and posted a 16.20 ERA in 1 2/3 innings. He served up a three-run homer to Minnesota's Joe Mauer on Saturday in his debut with the club. Brach,...
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Notes on McFarland, Davis, Gausman, Santana and Bundy

Notes on McFarland, Davis, Gausman, Santana and Bundy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles will recall left-hander T.J. McFarland after batting practice today because they need length in their bullpen, a true long man who can consume innings if a starter makes an early exit. Manager Buck Showalter indicated that the Orioles could go with a 13-man pitching staff down the road. However, they seem prepared to send out another reliever today to make room for McFarland. "I think there may be some corresponding things as we go forward in the next day...
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Waiting on the roster move

Waiting on the roster move
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Left-hander T.J. McFarland sat at his locker this afternoon at Tropicana Field, chatting with teammates Zach Britton and Brad Brach while waiting to find out whether the Orioles were placing him on the 25-man roster. The Orioles are expected to officially recall McFarland, but it may not happen until the conclusion of batting practice. Manager Buck Showalter wants to make sure that everyone is healthy. Stay tuned. The Orioles could have four left-handers in their...
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