Orioles re-sign Pearce

Orioles re-sign Pearce
The Orioles' roster continues to undergo some major shuffling. Outfielder/first baseman Steve Pearce has agreed to terms with the club, according to an industry source, after electing to become a free agent today. An announcement will be made later tonight. Pearce is the 25th player on the roster and he's eligible to play right away, his signing coming before the Orioles activated third baseman Manny Machado from the disabled list. Machado will come off the disabled list Wednesday if the...
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Pirates-Orioles postponed due to rain

Pirates-Orioles postponed due to rain
Tonight's game between the Orioles and Pirates at Camden Yards has been postponed due to rain and has been rescheduled for Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Tickets for tonight's game will be honored Thursday. No exchange is necessary and fans should bring their original tickets to the ballpark gates for admission. Eutaw Street gates will open at 5 p.m. Thursday, with remaining ballpark gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Ballpark parking lots open at 3:30 p.m. and prepaid parking permits dated for April 29 are...
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Davis receives PRP injections (with Pearce update)

Davis receives PRP injections (with Pearce update)
The Orioles won't activate third baseman Manny Machado from the disabled list tonight if their game against the Pirates is postponed due to rain. Otherwise, Machado will start at third base. "If we activate Manny tonight," said manager Buck Showalter, "he will play." The lineup hasn't been posted. Showalter is attending another weather meeting and we could have a decision before 5 p.m. If the Orioles attempt to play a doubleheader on Wednesday, left-hander Troy Patton could come off...
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Orioles plan on activating Machado today

Orioles plan on activating Machado today
With an opening on their 25-man roster, the Orioles intend to activate third baseman Manny Machado from the disabled list before tonight's series opener against the Pirates at Camden Yards. Machado packed his bags and left Frederick after the Keys were rained out last night. He's joining the Orioles in Baltimore today. The only glitch in the plan involves the weather. Rain is in the forecast throughout the night and into Wednesday, which could cause at least one postponement at Camden...
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Lower hands bring higher average for Wieters

Lower hands bring higher average for Wieters
The Orioles are supposed to begin a two-game series against the Pirates tonight at Camden Yards. If only the weather would cooperate. Rain could wash away both games. The two teams are off Thursday and might be forced to play a doubleheader. Stay tuned. Manny Machado didn't play at Single-A Frederick last night, with rain causing a postponement. He's still 8-for-12 on his rehab assignment. As I've written, the Orioles could activate Machado tonight to fill the roster spot vacated by...
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Leftovers for lunch (Frederick rained out)

Leftovers for lunch (Frederick rained out)
Not as good as the Chinese food in my fridge - a cold egg roll is one of my favorites - but give it a try. As expected, Manny Machado will serve as the designated hitter tonight at Single-A Frederick before the Orioles re-evaluate him and the possibility of activating him from the disabled list for the Pirates series. Double- A Bowie right-hander Tyler Wilson has been named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week. Wilson's award comes one week after Baysox first baseman Christian Walker was named...
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This, that and the other

This, that and the other
The Orioles are off today. They're also off on Thursday and again next Monday. They'll pay a heavy price for these unnecessary early-season breaks later in the summer. "We've got another one around the corner, too, which is crazy," said manager Buck Showalter. "You go 20 days and then you have three in 10. I mean ..." We get it. On the plus side, these off days provide rest for the bullpen and mean fewer games missed by first baseman Chris Davis, who's on the disabled list with a...
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Machado update, and Showalter on 9-3 loss

Machado update, and Showalter on 9-3 loss
Manny Machado is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter Monday at Single-A Frederick after collecting four hits today. Machado doubled twice, singled twice, stole a base and scored two runs. He's collected eight hits in three rehab games. "Talked to him a little bit today," said manager Buck Showalter. "We'll see after the game how he feels. Right now the plan is for him to DH (Monday) in Frederick. See if something has changed." The Orioles are giving serious consideration to...
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Rough day for the defense (O's lose 9-3)

Rough day for the defense (O's lose 9-3)
The Orioles have been charged with one error in six innings this afternoon, but that's not the entire defensive story. Adam Jones dropped leadoff hitter Nori Aoki's fly ball for a three-base error in the first, saddling Miguel Gonzalez with an unearned run. Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar got caught in a rundown between first and second base after his leadoff single in the fifth inning, but Nick Markakis lobbed the ball over Steve Lombardozzi's head. Escobar scampered back to first base...
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Orioles announce moves with Davis and Pearce (updated)

Orioles announce moves with Davis and Pearce (updated)
The Orioles officially placed first baseman Chris Davis on the 15-day disabled list today with a strained left oblique. The assignment is retroactive to Saturday. Davis is eligible to return on May 11, but manager Buck Showalter told reporters earlier today that he's not expecting it. Davis batted .250 (19-for-76) with two home runs and 13 RBIs in 22 games before sustaining the injury Friday night. Davis came to the plate twice, striking out and grounding out, before Ryan Flaherty replaced...
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Orioles expected to add 25th player on Tuesday

Orioles expected to add 25th player on Tuesday
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis walked past the magnetic lineup board this morning and reacted in mock horror after noticing that his name no longer appeared on it. He placed it over Nick Markakis' name at first base and jokingly wondered whether anyone would notice. Then he moved it to the spot reserved for bench players. Still not happening. The Orioles will place Davis on the 15-day disabled list and most likely announce a corresponding roster move on Tuesday. They don't have a game on...
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Orioles and Royals lineups

Orioles and Royals lineups
Jemile Weeks is leading off again today as the Orioles' designated hitter. Nick Markakis is starting again at first base. No surprises in today's lineup. The Orioles haven't announced any roster moves. They're going with a three-man bench today. For the Orioles Jemile Weeks DH Nelson Cruz RF Nick Markakis 1B Adam Jones CF Steve Clevenger C J.J. Hardy SS Steve Lombardozzi 2B Jonathan Schoop 3B David Lough LF Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Royals Nori Aoki RF Omar Infante 2B Eric Hosmer...
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Orioles and Royals in series finale

Orioles and Royals in series finale
Chris Davis' absence from the Orioles lineup last night didn't seem to hurt as much considering his one hit in 16 career at-bats against Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie. Sure, it was a home run, but still ... The Royals are sending James Shields to the mound this afternoon in the series finale, and Davis is 4-for-12 with a double, two homers and six RBIs against him. Ouch. Davis will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. The corresponding roster move probably will...
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More quotes following 3-2, 10-inning win

More quotes following 3-2, 10-inning win
Nick Markakis didn't receive the traditional celebratory pie in the face tonight following his walk-off single in the 10th inning. The Orioles took a more low key, less messy approach with their new first baseman. Shortstop J.J. Hardy walked up beside Markakis in front of the home dugout and handed him the pie and a spoon. Markakis took a bite and continued his interview on MASN. Apparently, it's up to center fielder Adam Jones. "That's Jonesy's decision," Markakis said. "He was...
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Davis headed to disabled list

Davis headed to disabled list
The Orioles received the results of Chris Davis' MRI today and decided to place him on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. A corresponding roster move may not come until Tuesday, following another open date on the Orioles' schedule. They most likely will go with 24 players in Sunday's series finale against the Royals. Davis left Friday night's game after four innings due to the injury. He hoped to return to the lineup in a couple of days. "A little bit worse than what...
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Chen completes seven innings (Markakis with walk-off single in 10th)

Chen completes seven innings (Markakis with walk-off single in 10th)
The only thing lacking in Wei-Yin Chen's start tonight is a win. Chen will have to settle for a no-decision after being removed from the game in the top of the eighth with the score tied 2-2. Evan Meek is making his 10th relief appearance. Ryan Flaherty and Jonathan Schoop singled off Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie with one out in the bottom of the seventh, but David Lough bounced into a 4-6-3 double play. Chen escaped a two-on, two-out jam in the top half by striking out Alex Gordon on...
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Weeks makes immediate impact (we're tied)

Weeks makes immediate impact (we're tied)
Jemile Weeks' first game with the Orioles tonight led to their first run in the bottom of the first inning. A night of firsts? So far. Weeks, recalled today to replace left-hander T.J. McFarland on the 25-man roster, lined a single into center field to win a nine-pitch battle with former Oriole Jeremy Guthrie. He took second on Nelson Cruz's walk and raced home on Nick Markakis' single into right-center field. Weeks and Markakis are 3-for-6 lifetime against Guthrie. Cruz scored on Adam...
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Pregame notes and quotes, and Royals lineup

Pregame notes and quotes, and Royals lineup
Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't dismiss the possibility of third baseman Manny Machado being activated from the disabled list for the two-game series against the Pirates that begins Tuesday night at Camden Yards. "I wouldn't say anything is off the table right now. We will have a pretty good idea after tomorrow," Showalter said. Showalter also stated that it's "in the realm of possibility" that Machado will be activated next weekend in Minnesota. "Got a big realm," Showalter...
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Markakis playing first base tonight

Markakis playing first base tonight
Nick Markakis is getting the start at first base tonight for the Orioles while Chris Davis awaits the results of an MRI on his left oblique. Davis said he feels much better today and thinks he can avoid the disabled list. Jemile Weeks has officially been recalled, and he's leading off as the designated hitter. Going back to last night, catcher Matt Wieters' streak of 99 consecutive errorless games came to an end. The Orioles are 0-6 when they make an error. Wieters had registered...
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Weeks joining Orioles

Weeks joining Orioles
While waiting to determine the severity of first baseman Chris Davis' oblique injury, the Orioles decided to recall Jemile Weeks from Triple-A Norfolk to provide infield depth. An announcement is coming later today. Weeks is capable of backing up at second base while Ryan Flaherty starts at first in Davis' absence. The choice really came down to Weeks and David Adams, as I wrote late last night. Weeks is batting .296/.451/.481 with four doubles, three triples and seven RBIs in 72 plate...
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