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A few thoughts on the Gausman decision

A few thoughts on the Gausman decision
After talking to manager Buck Showalter about the two candidates for Thursday's start that he passed along earlier today, I wondered whether he had just talked himself out of both of them. Jake Arrieta's career numbers in Toronto were a concern. T.J. McFarland's lack of experience and the possible repercussions of a failed start were a concern. Showalter always adds "among others" when listing candidates. Well, Kevin Gausman was one of the "others," and he's getting the start on...
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Showalter speaks after 3-2, 10-inning win

Showalter speaks after 3-2, 10-inning win
With tonight's game heading to the bottom of the 10th inning and the Yankees bringing in left-hander Vidal Nuno, did Orioles manager Buck Showalter consider pinch-hitting for Nate Mclouth, who was leading off? "I thought he would hit a home run," Showalter said, grinning. McLouth did exactly that, of course, delivering the second walk-off home run of his career in a 3-2 victory over the Yankees. "Yeah, I considered it," Showalter said. "You'd have to make two moves if you do. And we...
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Starters getting deeper in games (McLouth with the walk-off)

Starters getting deeper in games (McLouth with the walk-off)
Center fielder Chris Dickerson isn't the only Oriole going deep tonight. Miguel Gonzalez has become the third consecutive Orioles starter to complete six innings. He's held the Yankees to two runs and four hits, with no walks and five strikeouts. Gonzalez has thrown 80 pitches, 54 for strikes. No one is warming in the Orioles' bullpen, so he'll return for the seventh with the score tied 2-2. Gonzalez has set down nine Yankees in a row since Travis Hafner's RBI single in the fourth...
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Orioles fall behind early (Dickerson homers twice)

Orioles fall behind early (Dickerson homers twice)
The Yankees are 19-0 when they score first, the only team in the majors that remains undefeated. A win tonight would tie them with the 1990 Cincinnati Reds for the longest streak since 1900, according to Elias. Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez allowed a run in the first inning tonight, but he deserved a better fate. Nate McLouth ran down Brett Gardner's fly ball toward the left field line, but it glanced off his glove and was ruled a double. Gonzalez retired the next two batters on fly balls,...
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More pregame notes and quotes

More pregame notes and quotes
Adam Jones is serving as the Orioles' designated hitter tonight, with Chris Dickerson starting in center field for the second time this season. Jones' right leg was sore last night, but he could have played center tonight. That's his preference, but manager Buck Showalter took the more cautious route. "He felt some soreness last night late in the game," Showalter said. "He feels good today. He's mad - well, not mad - but he wants to play center field, but I'll wear it. Just don't...
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Arrieta and McFarland are candidates to start Thursday

Arrieta and McFarland are candidates to start Thursday
Orioles manager Buck Showalter named Jake Arrieta and T.J. McFarland as the primary candidates to start Thursday night against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. It's an interesting and complicated decision. Arrieta hasn't pitched since May 7 at Triple-A Norfolk, and he missed his last scheduled start because of a strained right shoulder. He's been throwing in the bullpen and is fine physically. Arrieta is 1-2 with a 7.31 ERA in three starts in Toronto, with 14 runs (13 earned) and...
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Gonzalez reinstated from disabled list, Jurrjens optioned

Gonzalez reinstated from disabled list, Jurrjens optioned
Miguel Gonzalez is back from the disabled list, and Jair Jurrjens is one and done - for now. The Orioles announced this afternoon that they have reinstated Gonzalez, who had been dealing with a blister on his right thumb, from the 15-day DL. To clear a spot on the 25-man roster, Jurrjens was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Gonzalez will start tonight against the Yankees, against whom he is 2-1 with a 2.75 ERA in three regular season starts. Jurrjens pitched Saturday, starting against the Rays...
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Orioles lineup against Yankees

Orioles lineup against Yankees
Yamaico Navarro is back at second base as the Orioles face the Yankees in the middle game of their three-game set. Chris Dickerson will play center field tonight, with Adam Jones serving as the designated hitter. For the Yankees Brett Gardner CF Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF Travis Hafner DH Lyle Overbay 1B Curtis Granderson RF David Adams 3B Jayson Nix SS Austin Romine C Phil Hughes RHP For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones DH CHris Davis 1B Matt...
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Taking a closer look at Casilla, Markakis and Machado

Taking a closer look at Casilla, Markakis and Machado
Orioles manager Buck Showalter has another decision to make tonight regarding his starter at second base. Yamaico Navarro started three straight games before stepping aside last night for Alexi Casilla, who made two dazzling plays in the field and also singled and scored from first base on Nick Markakis' double. "Alexi put on a show at second base," Showalter said afterward. "What a game he had. My gosh. He was impressive." Casilla is 0-for-2 against Phil Hughes, who starts tonight for...
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Because You Asked - Revenge of the Fallen

Because You Asked - Revenge of the Fallen
The Orioles will activate Miguel Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list this afternoon and hand him the ball tonight at Camden Yards. Nobody is asking me about Gonzalez, but I'm getting plenty of inquires about other players. And I keep getting them. The same ones. On this blog and via Twitter (@MASNroch). That's why I created "Because You Asked" and all of the sequels. You ask, I answer. You ask again, I answer again. It's the School of Roch dance. And as always, please keep your hands...
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Showalter sticking with his closer

Showalter sticking with his closer
Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't ready to change closers after Jim Johnson's third consecutive blown save. Asked if there was any doubt that he would go right back to Johnson tonight in another save opportunity, Showalter replied, "Come back tomorrow and watch it again." "He was one pitch away," Showalter said after the Orioles' 6-4, 10-inning loss to the Yankees at Camden Yards that extended their losing streak to six games, their longest since May 26-June 1, 2012. "It's tough....
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Johnson gives up home run and lead (O's lose 6-4 in 10 innings)

Johnson gives up home run and lead (O's lose 6-4 in 10 innings)
It happened again. Closer Jim Johnson blew his third consecutive save opportunity, serving up a solo home run to Travis Hafner with one out in the top of the ninth to tie the game 4-4. Robinson Cano grounded out with the count full, but Hafner drove a 3-1 pitch into the seats in left-center field. Johnson shouted at himself as the ball cleared the fence, his head snapping down. And the Yankees fans in attendance erupted. Hafner is now 2-for-4 against Johnson. Lyle Overbay followed with a...
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Patton gives up home run, Casilla states case for more starts (O's lead 4-3)

Patton gives up home run, Casilla states case for more starts (O's lead 4-3)
We're no longer tied. Troy Patton entered the game in the top of the seventh, and the first batter he faced, first baseman Lyle Overbay, belted a home run to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead. The Yankees have four hits tonight. Three are home runs. Meanwhile, Alexi Casilla is making a strong argument for receiving more starts at second base. Casilla is in the Orioles' lineup because of his career numbers against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia, though he's 0-for-2 tonight. But one night after...
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Yankees leaning toward left vs. Garcia (we're tied)

Yankees leaning toward left vs. Garcia (we're tied)
The Yankees have seven left-handed hitters in tonight's lineup against Orioles right-hander Freddy Garcia. Somebody has been reading the splits. Left-handers were batting .333 against Garcia heading into the game. Right-handers were batting .156. Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano wasn't going to dispute the numbers. He homered to the opposite field with one out in the top of the first inning to give the visitors an early lead. Third baseman David Adams ignored the splits. Batting from...
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Notes and quotes before tonight's game

Notes and quotes before tonight's game
Home hasn't been sweet to the Orioles, who are 9-11 at Camden Yards this season. They also began the 2011 season with a 9-11 home record. The Orioles have dropped six straight at home for the first time since April 9-14, 2010. The last time they lost seven straight at Camden Yards was Aug. 22-Sept. 7, 2007, when they dropped 11 in a row. The last time that the Orioles began a homestand with five straight losses also was April 9-14, 2010, when they lost three each to Toronto and Tampa...
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Hardy moves up in Orioles lineup

Hardy moves up in Orioles lineup
Orioles manager Buck Showalter has moved J.J. Hardy to third in the lineup tonight against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia. Hardy has batted sixth in 13 games this season and seventh in 30. Alexi Casilla, who's 14-for-24 against Sabathia, is starting at second base. For the Yankees Brett Gardner CF Robinson Cano 2B Travis Hafner DH Lyle Overbay 1B Curtis Granderson LF David Adams 3B Ichiro Suzuki RF Reid Brignac SS Austin Romine C CC Sabathia LHP For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny...
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Orioles not liking what they CC

Orioles not liking what they CC
CC what I did there? So how exactly did CC Sabathia end up on the mound tonight for the Yankees? Why is this man making another start at Camden Yards? The Yankees-Blue Jays game was postponed yesterday because of rain, which Orioles manager Buck Showalter referenced following a 3-1 loss to the Rays. "They somehow got rained out in New York," he said. I see what he did there. Sabathia's start was pushed back to tonight, against a team that's lost five games in a row, all of them at...
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Showalter says umpires "got it right"

Showalter says umpires "got it right"
Upon further review, Orioles manager Buck Showalter agreed with the umpires' decision to award a home run to Tampa Bay's Matt Joyce in the top of the sixth inning. Joyce initially was given a double, and he remained on the bag during a lengthy delay that ultimately included a review. "I think Joe (Maddon) was just waiting to get the right call out of the dugout, because you can only get them to review it if you think it was a home run. You don't want to penalize fair or foul," Showalter...
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Tillman through the sixth (O's lose 3-1)

Tillman through the sixth (O's lose 3-1)
An Orioles starter has exceeded five innings for the second time in the last eight games. It's Chris Tillman again today. Tillman has allowed three runs and five hits over six innings, with one walk, four strikeouts and two home runs. He's thrown 111 pitches, 71 for strikes. The Rays expanded their lead to 3-1 in the sixth on a controversial home run by Matt Joyce. The umpires ruled it a double. Orioles manager Buck Showalter thought the ball was foul. Rays manager Joe Maddon thought it...
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Tillman through three innings, and more pregame notes (O's down 2-1)

Tillman through three innings, and more pregame notes (O's down 2-1)
Chris Tillman retired the first eight Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon before walking No. 9 hitter Yunel Escobar. You can guess what happened next. Desmond Jennings ran the count full and doubled to left, giving the Rays a 1-0 lead at Camden Yards. Tillman retired the side in order in the top of the first, getting a fly ball, pop-up and grounder. The first two batters, Jennings and Matt Joyce, each worked him for seven pitches. He breezed through the second before issuing the free pass to...
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