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Showalter optimistic about Machado's recovery time from injury (update)

Showalter optimistic about Machado's recovery time from injury (update)
The Orioles are waiting for team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens to read the MRI on Manny Machado's left knee. The club should have an update on the third baseman's condition after batting practice. It sounds as though the news is better than anticipated. Showalter confirmed that Machado won't play again in the final six games, but he added, "I feel very confident that Manny will be playing for us early in the year next year, but it won't be this year. And I feel confident of that...
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Flaherty at third base (with Casilla update)

Flaherty at third base (with Casilla update)
While the Orioles await the results of the MRI on Manny Machado's left knee, Ryan Flaherty is starting at third base tonight against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. This is the first lineup without Machado since the Orioles selected his contract on Aug. 9, 2012. Nate McLouth is batting second tonight. Dan Johnson will make his first start for the Orioles as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Brian Roberts 2B Nate McLouth LF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C Nick Markakis...
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Non-update updates

Non-update updates
Still no word on Manny Machado's MRI, which took place early this afternoon. The Orioles are expected to make an announcement later today. That's all I've got at the moment. The only certainty is that Machado won't play again in 2013. I wrote this morning that Danny Valencia and Ryan Flaherty are two candidates to replace Machado at third base, and Jonathan Schoop has played the position in the minors. Manager Buck Showalter hasn't used Schoop while his club's been in a pennant race,...
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Tidbits for a Tuesday

Tidbits for a Tuesday
TAMPA - The more observant readers will notice that the dateline has changed on this blog entry. I spent the night at the Tampa Airport Marriott again, turning in my rental car around 9:30 p.m. and racing to the TGI Friday's for a quick bite to eat, a beverage and another scan of the blog comments. It's nice to roll out of bed, splash cold water on your face and stagger to your gate for the flight home. Just make time to do something with your hair. That's my only rule. Brushing your teeth...
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More comments from the clubhouse

More comments from the clubhouse
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles were swept by the Rays in a four-game series at Tropicana Field. They've lost five games in a row and are five behind the Indians for the second wild card. They only have six left in the regular season. Could it get any worse? It did today with a knee injury to Manny Machado and a possible concussion suffered by Alexi Casilla. The fear, of course, is that Machado tore ligaments in his left knee. An MRI in Baltimore on Monday could bring confirmation. The...
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Showalter talks about injuries in 5-4 loss

Showalter talks about injuries in 5-4 loss
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter had lots to say about losing Manny Machado and Alexi Casilla to injuries in today's 5-4 loss to the Rays before 17,830 at Tropicana Field. I'll give you his quotes, and later pass along comments from concerned teammates. "It started out as a real good road trip and we ran into some problems here and a lot of that has to do with Tampa," Showalter said. "They played real well. It's frustrating because our guys really left it all out on...
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Quick updates on Machado and Casilla

Quick updates on Machado and Casilla
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will fly back with the team tonight and undergo an MRI on his left knee Tuesday morning in Baltimore. Machado had the knee X-rayed at Tropicana Field, but the film hasn't been read. Machado was taken off the field on a stretcher in the seventh inning after his knee buckled and ankle turned as he hit the bag on an infield single. The Orioles don't want to speculate on the severity of the injury until the MRI. Machado wasn't...
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Machado injured in seventh inning (O's lose 5-4)

Machado injured in seventh inning (O's lose 5-4)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles' road trip just got a whole lot worse. Manny Machado was taken off the field on a stretcher, his left leg immobilized, after tripping over first base in the top of the seventh inning. He appeared to suffer an injury to his knee. Machado let out a scream and laid on his side while athletic trainers Richie Bancells and Brian Ebel and manager Buck Showalter raced out of the dugout. First base coach Wayne Kirby immediately ran to Machado, who had tears in his...
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Another short outing for Chen

Another short outing for Chen
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Rays manager Joe Maddon continues to take full advantage of the expanded September roster. Some would say he abuses it. Maddon used four pitchers in the top of the fifth, again playing matchups in the middle innings. He can't control himself. Orioles manager Buck Showalter continues to show more restraint, but he removed starter Wei-Yin Chen today after 4 1/3 innings with the Orioles leading 4-2. Sean Rodriguez led off the fifth with a double. Ben Zobrist struck out...
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No. 52 for Davis (O's lead 4-2)

No. 52 for Davis (O's lead 4-2)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have a lead for the first time since the top of the seventh inning Friday night. Continue to breathe normally. Chris Davis belted a two-run homer off the batter's eye in center field - naturally going to the deepest part of the ballpark - to wipe out Tampa Bay's 1-0 lead in the fourth inning. He increased his team-record single-season home run total to 52 and upped his RBI total to 136. The Orioles lead the majors with 201 homers, but Davis produced the...
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A few more pregame notes (O's down 1-0)

A few more pregame notes (O's down 1-0)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Not much to report before today's series finale against the Rays, which also represents the final road game of the 2013 regular season. Yes, I left the door open for the playoffs. The Orioles are 39-41 on the road, assuring themselves of a losing record after leading the American League with 46 road wins in 2012. As I wrote earlier, Chris Tillman said his ankle is fine following Sunday's bullpen session, and he's still scheduled to pitch Tuesday night against the...
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Orioles and Rays lineups

Orioles and Rays lineups
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - I don't think it's possible for rain to come down any harder than what I'm hearing at Tropicana Field. The roof is being severely tested right now. Let it pour buckets. First pitch will still happen at 3:10 p.m., give or take a few minutes. Dome sweet dome. Wei-Yin Chen has one win in his last nine starts. He's failed to complete the sixth inning in three of the last five. Brian Roberts is leading off as the designated hitter today, with Ryan Flaherty starting at...
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Backs against the wall

Backs against the wall
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - It's still a little too soon to write the Orioles eulogy for the 2013 season. Not that a rough draft would be a bad idea. Always be prepared. The Orioles needed to take three of four from the Rays at the very least. Losing three of four or being swept was the equivalent of sticking a fork in a light socket. Or in the Orioles. There's plenty of blame to go around, of course. The offense has completely shut down, another collective slump like the kind we saw last year...
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Postgame comments following 3-1 loss

Postgame comments following 3-1 loss
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles never wanted to be dependent on other teams to make the playoffs. Their remaining schedule contained games only against division opponents. Their fate rested in their hands. Now, they need a helping hand or two. Today's 3-1 loss to the Rays left the Orioles 4 1/2 games back in the wild card chase. Three teams separate them from the Indians, who currently hold the second spot. "Basically, how it's going to turn out is we're going to have to win out and...
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Rays running on Feldman, Orioles running out of time (O's lose 3-1)

Rays running on Feldman, Orioles running out of time (O's lose 3-1)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - While the Orioles' bats remain in a deep freeze, the Rays scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to lead 3-0. T.J. McFarland warmed in the bullpen as Scott Feldman struggled to get three outs. Desmond Jennings led off with a bunt single and was removed for a pinch-runner after pulling up slightly as he reached the bag. Feldman threw a wild pitch while walking Ben Zobrist, and Fuld hustled all the way to third base. Matt Joyce followed with a sacrifice fly to increase...
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Feldman loses early battle with DeJesus (updated)

Feldman loses early battle with DeJesus (updated)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Scott Feldman needed to throw 10 pitches today to get Rays leadoff hitter David DeJesus out of the batter's box. He didn't intend for DeJesus to trot around the bases. DeJesus hit his seventh home run of the season to give Tampa Bay an early 1-0 lead. Feldman threw the following pitches: changeup, curveball, changeup, curveball, cutter, changeup, curveball, cutter, curveball, sinker. DeJesus was clearly sitting on the sinker. Feldman has allowed nine home runs in...
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Quick note on rotation (Longoria note)

Quick note on rotation (Longoria note)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles rotation is tentatively set for the rest of the regular season, which is down to eight games. Wei-Yin Chen will start Monday afternoon against the Rays in the final road game. Chris Tillman, Bud Norris and Miguel Gonzalez are scheduled to start against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Scott Feldman, Chen and Tillman are listed for the Red Sox series that closes the season. Tillman tweaked his ankle while covering third base in his last start in Boston, but he...
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Orioles and Rays lineups

Orioles and Rays lineups
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Is this the day that the Orioles' offense breaks out and offers sufficient run support for its starting pitcher? The Orioles are batting .180 (17-for-94) in the first two games of this series and .193 (59-for-305) in the eight games on this road trip. They've scored four runs or fewer in 14 of their last 18 games. Adam Jones leads the American League with a .360 average (77-for-214) in day games this season (minimum 175 plate appearances), while Scott Feldman has...
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In must-win mode, Orioles will face lefty making major league debut

In must-win mode, Orioles will face lefty making major league debut
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A split of this four-game series doesn't seem sufficient for the Orioles as they fall further back in the wild card race, but it sure beats losing three of four or being swept. Not by much, but it's preferred. The Rays were going to start Jeremy Hellickson today, but he was needed in relief during Friday night's 18-inning marathon. Instead, they've selected the contract of left-hander Enny Romero, 22, who will be making his major league debut. Would the Rays have...
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Hearing from McLouth and Gonzalez (with note)

Hearing from McLouth and Gonzalez (with note)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - No matter how much today's game at Tropicana Field was dissected, the main points kept coming back to Rays starter Alex Cobb. The man was dealing. "He was tough," said left fielder Nate McLouth following a 5-1 loss to the Rays. "You see what he does. He throws a lot of breaking balls, split-finger or changeups, whatever it is. And he's real effective. He was pretty much unhittable. "With that split-finger, he can get so much weak contact and he's got pitches to...
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