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Hammel: "Definitely some good news"

Hammel: "Definitely some good news"
Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel was relieved today, and in a good way. Hammel told reporters that the MRI taken on his right forearm didn't reveal anything more serious than some inflammation. "Definitely some good news," he said. "Came back real good. No structural damage, but definitely inflammation around the ulnar nerve. We just have to calm that area down. "The forearm's a little stiff. I wouldn't call it tendinitis or anything, but it came back about as good as it could have...
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Flaherty at shortstop, Casilla at second base (Hammel update)

Flaherty at shortstop, Casilla at second base (Hammel update)
Brian Roberts remains out of the Orioles lineup on paternity leave, which gives Alexi Casilla the start at second base. Ryan Flaherty isn't returning to the bench. He's replacing J.J. Hardy at shortstop. We'll find out later whether Hardy is being rested or if he's hurting. Hardy leads all major league shortstops with 971 1/3 innings played this season. Henry Urrutia moves up to seventh in the lineup as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick...
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Roberts (and baby) update

Roberts (and baby) update
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts and his wife, Diana, are the proud parents of a baby boy, Jax Isaac Roberts, born last night in Baltimore. The club's public relations staff announced via Twitter that "all are doing well." Jax is 6 pounds, 7 ounces. No word on whether he bats from both sides of the plate. Roberts was placed on paternity leave last night, with pitcher Steve Johnson being activated from the disabled list and rejoining the Orioles at Camden Yards as an extra...
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This and that

This and that
Chris Tillman must be living a charmed life when he gives up six runs and still registers his 14th win of the season. As manager Buck Showalter said, the Orioles probably owed Tillman after the way he's pitched for them this season. Tillman is 14-3, which currently ranks as the highest winning percentage (.824) in franchise history for a pitcher with at least 15 decisions. He's ahead of Dave McNally (21-5, .808 in 1971), Jim Palmer (16-4, .800 in 1969), Wally Bunker (19-5, .792 in 1964) and...
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Showalter speaks after 11-8 win

Showalter speaks after 11-8 win
The Orioles have hit at least three home runs in a game 19 times this season to lead the American League. The Braves lead the majors with 20. The Orioles' power was on full display tonight, with Chris Davis hitting his 40th home run, Nate McLouth belting his first career grand slam and Ryan Flaherty coming within a triple of the cycle in an 11-8 win over the Mariners at Camden Yards. Here's a sampling of manager Buck Showalter's post-game comments: On whether the bats are back: "Tonight,...
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McLouth hits first career grand slam (O's win 11-8)

McLouth hits first career grand slam (O's win 11-8)
Chris Davis isn't the only Oriole who can hit milestone home runs. Nate McLouth belted his first career grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning tonight after the Orioles strung together three straight singles off Mariners reliever Brandon Maurer. J.J. Hardy, Henry Urrutia and Ryan Flaherty singled, and McLouth cleared the fence in center field to give the Orioles an 11-6 lead. At that point, Maurer had faced four batters after replacing starter Aaron Harang. It was all downhill from...
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Davis reaches another milestone and Eutaw Street (O's lead 7-6)

Davis reaches another milestone and Eutaw Street (O's lead 7-6)
Add Chris Davis to the list of Orioles who have hit 40 home runs in a season. Davis became the fifth Oriole to reach the milestone when he launched a ball an estimated 442 feet onto Eutaw St. in the bottom of the third inning to increase the lead to 5-3. Mariners right fielder Michael Morse didn't budge. The only people who moved were the fans chasing after the ball. Aaron Harang threw Davis two straight 90 mph fastballs. Davis wasn't fooled. That's three home runs in the last four games...
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Tillman and Jones continue to torment their former team (updated)

Tillman and Jones continue to torment their former team (updated)
Chris Tillman must circle the dates on his Orioles schedule that include games against the Mariners. Then, he must duck inside manager Buck Showalter's office and beg to start each one of them. Tillman is 4-0 with a 0.98 ERA in four career starts against the Mariners, with only three earned runs allowed in 27 2/3 innings. He's posted a 0.69 WHIP against them. The Mariners have long regretted the Erik Bedard trade. It doesn't stop Tillman from throwing it in their faces. Tillman retired...
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Orioles place Roberts on paternity leave

Orioles place Roberts on paternity leave
The Orioles have placed second baseman Brian Roberts on paternity leave. Roberts left the club this morning to be with his wife, Diana, for the birth of their first child in Baltimore. Roberts can remain on leave for a maximum of three days. To fill Roberts' roster spot, the Orioles have reinstated pitcher Steve Johnson from the 15-day disabled list. Johnson will serve as an extra reliever in Roberts' absence. Johnson, on the disabled list since June 6 with a strained left oblique, was...
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Showalter reflects on his Orioles anniversary

Showalter reflects on his Orioles anniversary
Today marks the three-year anniversary of Buck Showalter being introduced as Orioles manager. He was hired as the 19th manager in franchise history on July 29, 2010 and took the helm four days later. Reminded of the date this afternoon, Showalter reacted as if he had no idea and wasn't expecting a cake or presents. He's uncomfortable with the attention. He'd rather have Angel Hernandez behind the plate for the rest of his games. OK, now I'm exaggerating. Showalter's first game was Aug....
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Showalter waiting for updates on Roberts and Hammel

Showalter waiting for updates on Roberts and Hammel
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts informed manager Buck Showalter at 10:30 a.m. this morning that he was headed to the hospital with his wife for the birth of their first child. Showalter hadn't spoken to him since around 2 p.m. and didn't have any updates for reporters this afternoon. Roberts isn't on paternity leave, and Showalter said "there's always the chance that everything goes real well and she's sleeping and Brian feels comfortable and he comes back here tonight." Roberts...
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Orioles and Mariners lineups and note on Pries (Roberts' wife giving birth)

Orioles and Mariners lineups and note on Pries (Roberts' wife giving birth)
Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base tonight for the Orioles, as they begin a three-game series against the Mariners at Camden Yards. Brian Roberts is listed among the reserves, though I haven't seen him today. He's expected to go on paternity leave soon for the birth of his first child. Pitcher Jason Hammel underwent an MRI on his right arm today and he's still waiting to hear the results. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis...
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Alomar returns to Camden Yards

Alomar returns to Camden Yards
Roberto Alomar will be inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame later tonight, before the series-opener against the Seattle Mariners at Camden Yards. The former second baseman arrived early today to attend a luncheon, along with longtime baseball operations executive Don Pries, who will receive the Herb Armstrong Award. Alomar spent a few minutes talking to the local media, smiling as he recognized the faces of reporters who covered the team during his three seasons in Baltimore. "I feel...
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Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast
Cuban outfielder Henry Urrutia, who's been transformed into Cuban designated hitter Henry Urrutia, is 11-for-33 since the Orioles selected his contract from Triple-A Norfolk. He has three multi-hit games on his short resume. Keep running him out there. Speaking of running, it's one part of Urrutia's game that needed improvement. He certainly did a nice job going from first to third last night on shortstop Jonathan Villar's fielding error. The ball rolled into shallow left field and he...
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Showalter speaks after 6-3 win

Showalter speaks after 6-3 win
Orioles manager Buck Showalter summed up Bud Norris' outing tonight in a few words. "He was good," Showalter said following a 6-3 win over the Astros. "Probably a lot of emotion there. He wants to funnel that. He wants to start well, facing people he knows. I thought he handled it well. "I saw him over in Houston obviously and watched a lot of tape on him the last month of so. Just attack the strike zone with his fastball. He has the makings of a good changeup. The two home runs were...
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This Bud's for you (Davis homers for 100th RBI, O's win 6-3)

This Bud's for you (Davis homers for 100th RBI, O's win 6-3)
It was bound to happen. May as well get it out of the way now. Bud Norris turned in a quality start tonight in his Orioles debut, allowing two runs and four hits over six innings, with two walks and a season-high eight strikeouts. Both runs came on homers by Brett Wallace and Marc Krauss. Norris was removed after 104 pitches, including 65 for strikes. He had thrown 120 and 119 in his last two starts and was working on seven days rest, but manager Buck Showalter turned the game over to Tommy...
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Norris allows two home runs in first four innings (O's lead 3-2)

Norris allows two home runs in first four innings (O's lead 3-2)
Outfielder LJ Hoes collected his first major league hit tonight off right-hander Bud Norris. Who knew that it would happen with Hoes playing for the Astros and Norris making his debut with the Orioles? Baseball is a funny game. Hoes lined a two-out single into right field in the top of the third inning after grounding out in his first at-bat. Norris gave up a home run to Brett Wallace leading off the second, giving Houston a 1-0 lead. Wallace jumped on a 93 mph fastball in his first career...
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Showalter updates injuries and explains Wieters/Yankees comment

Showalter updates injuries and explains Wieters/Yankees comment
Infielder Wilson Betemit is scheduled to begin an injury-rehab assignment on Aug. 6 with the Gulf Coast League Orioles in Sarasota, according to manager Buck Showalter. Betemit hasn't played since tearing the PCL in his right knee during an exhibition game at Ed Smith Stadium. His recovery has been slow, considering that he had hoped to come off the disabled list shortly after the All-Star break. "We'll kind of test drive it a little bit to make sure everything's all right before we take...
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Orioles lineup vs. Astros

Orioles lineup vs. Astros
Bud Norris will be working on seven days rest when he makes his Orioles debut tonight against his former team, the Houston Astros, at Camden Yards. Norris is 2-8 with a 5.36 ERA in 15 career starts with six-plus days of rest. Bud Norris will be the 14th pitcher to start for the Orioles this season. There have been only three others with more than 14, topping out at 19 in 1955. Henry Urrutia is serving as the designated hitter tonight. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick...
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Fighting a non-waiver trade deadline hangover

Fighting a non-waiver trade deadline hangover
I won't challenge today to be more hectic than yesterday because it might take me up on the offer. I'm just going to quietly assume that it won't happen. I ventured inside manager Buck Showalter's office with WBAL Radio's Casey Willett shortly before 3:30 p.m. to tape his pregame show. Before we could get started, Orioles advance scouting coordinator Ben Werthan handed Showalter his cell phone so he could read a text message. Showalter turned to the wall that contains the names of every...
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