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Brooks Robinson on Manny Machado: "He's as good as anybody playing over there"

Brooks Robinson on Manny Machado: "He's as good as anybody playing over there"
So how good is Manny Machado at third base? I decided to ask someone who owns 16 Gold Gloves at the position. "He's as good as anybody playing over there," said Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. If that's how No. 5 feels, that's good enough for me. "I see some of the games and read the papers and have watched the plays that he's made on TV," Robinson said yesterday during our phone conversation. "He has great hands, great instincts. The Orioles have been winning and he's a big part...
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Showalter speaks after 7-4 win

Showalter speaks after 7-4 win
Orioles manager Buck Showalter found out on Friday that pitcher Chris Tillman might be named as a replacement for Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander in the All-Star Game. It depended whether Verlander made his start today. "Proud of Chris Tillman today," Showalter said after the Orioles' 7-4 win over the Blue Jays that completed the first half. "Got to give him the golf clap in the locker room today. I was watching TV at 1:08 when Verlander threw his first pitch. Then he could call his mom...
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Jones also homers today (Feldman update, O's win 7-4)

Jones also homers today (Feldman update, O's win 7-4)
Adam Jones has homered in three consecutive games, which is almost enough to impress Chris Davis, who has done it in four straight. Jones is just trying to keep up. Jones drove a pitch from Blue Jays starter Josh Johnson over the fence in center field in the fifth inning to increase the Orioles' lead to 7-2. He has 19 homers and 67 RBIs this season. Jones has driven in six runs in this series. He's also walked three times, and drawn four in his last five games. Davis and Jones became just...
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Tillman chosen to All-Star team (Davis homers again, Feldman update)

Tillman chosen to All-Star team (Davis homers again, Feldman update)
The Orioles now have five representatives for Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Citi Field in New York. Chris Tillman has been named as a replacement for Justin Verlander, who's starting today for the Tigers. Tillman, who hasn't pitched since Friday night, will join center fielder Adam Jones, first baseman Chris Davis, shortstop J.J. Hardy and third baseman Manny Machado. This is the first All-Star selection for Tillman, 25, who's 11-3 with a 3.95 ERA in 19 starts this season, with 89...
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Updating the rotation

Updating the rotation
Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't ready to confirm the order of his rotation for the start of the second half. However, he indicated that it may not undergo any changes. Showalter is waiting to find out how the bullpen is used today. He's got a few starters available to pitch in relief if needed. Wei-Yin Chen, Miguel Gonzalez and Chris Tillman would start the three games in Texas to open the second half. Jason Hammel, Scott Feldman, Chen and Gonzalez would start the four games in Kansas...
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Dickerson's the DH

Dickerson's the DH
Chris Dickerson will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter today, his first start since July 7 in New York. He's been sidelined with a strained left shoulder. Dickerson is 6-for-10 lifetime against Blue Jays right-hander Josh Johnson. Matt Wieters is behind the plate again today. He can rest during the break. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Chris Dickerson DH Brian Roberts 2B Scott...
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Reimold slow to heat up after return from disabled list

Reimold slow to heat up after return from disabled list
Chris Dickerson continues to take batting practice, and he did some throwing yesterday as the final test on his left shoulder. Assuming that he passed, it might be a good idea to put him in today's lineup for the series finale against the Blue Jays that wraps up the season's first half. Dickerson is 6-for-10 lifetime against Toronto right-hander Josh Johnson, which is one reason. And Nolan Reimold is 6-for-27 with a home run and 11 strikeouts since coming off the disabled list, which is...
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Showalter on Hammel: "I think his best games are ahead of him"

Showalter on Hammel: "I think his best games are ahead of him"
Orioles pitcher Jason Hammel called his start today "unacceptable" and challenged himself to get better. His manager was much kinder. Hammel was charged with six runs and 10 hits in six-plus innings in the Orioles' 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays at sold-out Camden Yards. "I thought there were some hard-hit balls," Showalter said. "You've got that one inning - a couple infield hits, a broken bat. He gave us a chance for the most part. We just didn't do a whole lot offensively. "We knew...
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Hammel can't snap winless streak (O's lose 7-3)

Hammel can't snap winless streak (O's lose 7-3)
Jason Hammel will head into the All-Star break still searching for his first win since May 27. He's also got to be searching for some answers. Hammel's record remains above .500 - currently 7-5 as we head to the bottom of the seventh - and he's gone at least six innings in six of his last seven starts. However, he can't get that elusive victory and he can't lower his ERA, which is up to 5.24. Hammel left today's game with no outs in the seventh after hitting No. 9 batter Emilio...
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Hammel can't solve Encarnacion (O's lead 3-2)

Hammel can't solve Encarnacion (O's lead 3-2)
The Orioles may want to walk Edwin Encarnacion. Or trade for him. Encarnacion hit his seventh home run in 12 games against the Orioles this season, and his 14th over the past two years. That's the most by any player against a single team in that span, according to ESPN Stats and Info. The Blue Jays almost hit for the cycle against Jason Hammel in the first inning. Jose Reyes doubled, Encarnacion homered and Adam Lind singled. Hammel was only four batters into his start. Encarnacion's...
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Notes before today's game

Notes before today's game
Today's game is a sellout. Tickets remain for Sunday's series finale, which also closes the first half. Yes, it's considered the first half despite the fact that Orioles are playing their 95th game today. The Orioles are only the third team in major league history to have four players with at least 105 hits at the All-Star break: Manny Machado (127), Adam Jones (114), Nick Markakis (107) and Chris Davis (105). The 1954 Cardinals had Red Schoendienst (119), Wally Moon (114), Ray Jablonski...
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Orioles and Blue Jays lineups

Orioles and Blue Jays lineups
Orioles outfielder Chris Dickerson remains out of the lineup today after straining his left shoulder earlier this week, but he's going to play catch for the first time as the final test. Dickerson said he's feeling much better. He took batting practice yesterday without any setbacks. Nolan Reimold will serve as the designated hitter again today against right-hander Todd Redmond, who was in camp with the Orioles this spring. Angel Hernandez is behind the plate today. Enjoy. For the...
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Ripken to honor Gehrig in Cooperstown

Ripken to honor Gehrig in Cooperstown
The Hall of Fame ceremonies take place later this month, and they haven't created much of a buzz in the baseball industry, considering that voters failed to elect any candidates for induction in Cooperstown, N.Y. Talk about a buzz kill. However, a dozen former players who never were formally inducted due to travel restrictions and illness will be honored in a July 28 ceremony that once again will link the names of Lou Gehrig and Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. Ripken accepted an invitation to...
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Showalter speaks after 8-5 win

Showalter speaks after 8-5 win
The Orioles' three starters in next week's All-Star Game hit home runs tonight, which seemed appropriate considering their contributions this season and the reward that awaits them. Chris Davis, Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy muscled up in the Orioles' 8-5 win over the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. "Earl would have been proud tonight," said manager Buck Showalter. "They've just been solid as people, too. They post up and they're in a good routine. Same way with Nick and Manny and Matt....
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Davis passes Powell (Tillman goes six innings, O's win 8-5)

Davis passes Powell (Tillman goes six innings, O's win 8-5)
Boog Powell held the Orioles record for most RBIs before the All-Star break with 86, set during the 1969 season. He did it in 94 games. Chris Davis tied Powell's record last night and passed him tonight, upping his RBI total to 88. The Orioles are playing their 94th game. Davis drilled an opposite-field two-run homer in the second inning after Adam Jones doubled, tying the game 2-2. Edwin Encarnacion responded with his 24th home run with two outs in the third to give Toronto a 3-2...
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A few notes before tonight's game

A few notes before tonight's game
It's finally stopped raining at Camden Yards and the tarp is off the field. For how long is a different matter. If tonight's game is postponed - and I'm saying if - they won't play a doubleheader on Saturday. That much is a certainty. But let's just assume that they get this one in tonight. Chris Dickerson's left shoulder feels much better today. He's going to hit in the cage, and the Orioles believe he will dodge the disabled list. "That seems to have been minor in nature," said...
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Asencio joining bullpen, Roberts leading off (Jurrjens DFA)

Asencio joining bullpen, Roberts leading off (Jurrjens DFA)
The Orioles have selected the contract of reliever Jairo Asencio from Triple-A Norfolk. He's listed on the lineup sheet and will wear No. 63. Asencio isn't on the 40-man roster, so a corresponding move is pending. Asencio, 30, was 4-0 with a 2.15 ERA and 20 saves with Norfolk. The Orioles acquired him from the Brewers on March 25. As for tonight's lineup, second baseman Brian Roberts has been elevated to the leadoff spot. Nick Markakis is batting third and Nate McLouth eighth. For the...
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Orioles trade Canzler to Pirates

Orioles trade Canzler to Pirates
The Orioles have traded infielder Russ Canzler to the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Tim Alderson, who will be assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Alderson, 24, was the 22nd overall pick by the Giants in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft. He was 3-1 with a 2.79 ERA in 22 relief appearances for Triple-A Indianapolis this season, and 1-0 with a 1.32 ERA in seven games with Double-A Altoona. Alderson, a right-hander, is listed at 6-foot-6 and 217 lbs. Baseball America ranked him as the Giants'...
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Quick update on roster move

Quick update on roster move
The Orioles optioned right-hander Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk after last night's game and noted that the corresponding roster move would be announced today. The assumption, made by myself and others, was that the club would bring up a left-hander for the long relief role. Why? Because the Orioles have three right-handers starting this weekend against the Blue Jays in the final series before the All-Star break. Manager Buck Showalter likes to have a contrasting long man backing up. Well,...
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Showalter on Machado: "He's really been tested with a lot of strike calls"

Showalter on Machado: "He's really been tested with a lot of strike calls"
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado didn't get a hit in four at-bats last night. He also didn't get his blood pressure up due to another expanded strike zone. Machado's been ejected only once this season for arguing balls and strikes - say the magic word and win a seat in the clubhouse - but he's nearly bitten through his tongue to avoid others. The frustration may not show on his youthful face or his demeanor, but it's churning inside of him. "I had a little sitdown with him the other...
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