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Hammel on the road to nowhere so far (O's down 6-3)

Hammel on the road to nowhere so far (O's down 6-3)
MINNEAPOLIS - Jason Hammel hasn't been able to work his road magic tonight. All five of Hammel's wins this season have come away from home, but he's down 3-0 in the second inning at Target Field and the Twins already have worked him for 51 pitches. The Twins have sent 12 batters to the plate and collected five hits and a walk. Joe Mauer was credited with a double in the first on a line drive that eluded right fielder Chris Dickerson, who froze on the ball and broke back late before...
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Steve Johnson looking forward to Saturday's start

Steve Johnson looking forward to Saturday's start
MINNEAPOLIS - Steve Johnson isn't sure how long he will remain with the Orioles. If you're keeping track at home, he will be the ninth starter used this season when he takes the mound on Saturday. He's just going to appreciate the moment and see what develops. "I'm happy to get the call for however long it will be," he said. "It's just good to get healthy and get those rehab starts and get the full pitch count. I felt really good in my last start, and hope I continue with...
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Wada ready for rehab assignment

Wada ready for rehab assignment
MINNEAPOLIS - Left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada threw seven scoreless and hitless innings today at extended spring training. He didn't issue a walk, struck out 10 and hit two batters. Wada, who threw 88 pitches, is ready to go on an injury-rehab assignment. His next start will be with one of the Orioles' affiliates. "He hit two guys. That's good to see," Showalter said. "That tells me he's feeling pretty good about his fastball in. "(Scott) McGregor has seen all his outings. That was kind of...
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Casilla may abandon switch-hitting

Casilla may abandon switch-hitting
MINNEAPOLIS - The Orioles aren't afraid to experiment. They will lower a pitcher's arm slot or turn him into a knuckleballer. They will turn a Double-A shortstop into a major league third baseman. And they will talk a switch-hitter into batting exclusively from one side of the plate. Second baseman Alexi Casilla said he will bat from the left side tonight against Twins right-hander Mike Pelfrey, but he's been taking batting practice from the right side against right-handers at the...
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Orioles and Twins lineups

Orioles and Twins lineups
MINNEAPOLIS - Nine of Nate McLouth's 11 stolen bases this season have come with Manny Machado at the plate. They're batting first and second again tonight. Why mess with a good thing? Orioles second baseman Alexi Casilla is getting a rare start against a right handed pitcher, and Nick Markakis is again serving as the designated hitter. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Chris Dickerson RF Alexi Casilla...
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Hammel hitting the road again

Hammel hitting the road again
MINNEAPOLIS - Jason Hammel goes for his sixth win tonight, as the Orioles begin a three-game series against the Twins at Target Field. Then it's back home. Not worth unpacking the suitcase. Only three other pitchers have six wins in 2013: Clay Buchholz, Matt Moore and Jordan Zimmermann. All five of Hammel's wins have come on the road. According to STATS, Hammel is the fifth Orioles pitcher to win each of his first five road starts in a season since the franchise moved to Baltimore in 1954....
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Wada decison awaits the Orioles

Wada decison awaits the Orioles
The Orioles' future plans for left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada remain up in the air. I hope my flight to Minnesota this morning does the same. We know that Wada will make another start today at extended spring training. Then he's expected to go on an injury-rehab assignment, which can last up to 30 days for a pitcher. Then what? Wada can't be optioned to the minors without his approval. It's part of the two-year, $8.15 million contract he signed on Dec. 14, 2011. Up to this point, the Orioles...
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S. Johnson to start Saturday, Showalter speaks after 6-2 loss

S. Johnson to start Saturday, Showalter speaks after 6-2 loss
Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed tonight that Steve Johnson will be recalled and start Saturday night against the Twins in Minnesota. Johnson will be making his fifth major league start. He was 4-0 with a 2.11 ERA in 12 games last year, including four starts, with 18 walks and 46 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings. Johnson has made three starts for Triple-A Norfolk this season, including two on his injury-rehab assignment. He's allowed eight runs and 17 hits in 16 1/3 innings, with four...
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Hardy still sizzling, Garcia still unhittable (O's lose 6-2)

Hardy still sizzling, Garcia still unhittable (O's lose 6-2)
J.J. Hardy shattered his bat tonight and drove in a run. Another sign that his season-long slump is ending. Oh, sure, there's the three home runs in his last four games before tonight, but it's also a positive development when the cheapies are on his side. Hardy is 8-for-19 with six RBIs in his last six games. Former Oriole Jeremy Guthrie's scoreless innings streak ended at 18, but the run is unearned because of shortstop Alcides Escobar's third error in two nights. It allowed Adam...
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Showalter provides updates on Roberts and Gonzalez (7:35 p.m. start)

Showalter provides updates on Roberts and Gonzalez (7:35 p.m. start)
Orioles manager Buck Showalter exchanged text messages today with second baseman Brian Roberts, who underwent surgery on his right hamstring in Dallas. Roberts will fly back to Sarasota on Friday. "Everything went well today," Showalter said. "Very positive. The doctors felt good about getting it done after getting in there. It will speed up the process. I've got marked off what X-number of weeks is from today, so we'll see what happens." Roberts is expected to endure a six-week...
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Gonzalez to DL, Burnett recalled (with O's lineup)

Gonzalez to DL, Burnett recalled (with O's lineup)
The Orioles have placed starter Miguel Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list with a blister on his right thumb and recalled reliever Alex Burnett from Triple-A Norfolk. Gonzalez's move is retroactive to May 4. He left his start the previous night in Anaheim after six innings and 80 pitches because of the blister. Gonzalez, 28, is 2-2 with a 4.58 ERA in six starts this season. He was supposed to throw a bullpen session today before the Orioles determined whether he could take the ball on...
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Orioles acquire Brandon Wood from Royals (updated)

Orioles acquire Brandon Wood from Royals (updated)
The Orioles made a minor league trade this morning, acquiring third baseman Brandon Wood from the Kansas City Royals organization for cash considerations. Wood, 28, will report to Triple-A Norfolk. This move isn't an indication that the Orioles are promoting an infielder to their major league club. At least not now. It's more organizational depth. Wood was the 23rd overall pick by the Anaheim Angels in the 2003 First-Year Player Draft, but he never lived up to his lofty prospect status....
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A second look at the second base situation

A second look at the second base situation
Is it too early to start checking the standings? If not, the Orioles and Red Sox are tied for first place in the American League East. The news that Brian Roberts will undergo surgery today on his right hamstring didn't send the Orioles scrambling for another second baseman. They acquired Alexi Casialla and kept Ryan Flaherty as insurance policies in case Roberts returned to the disabled list and was lost for an extended period. Manager Buck Showalter batted him ninth to avoid disrupting...
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Showalter speaks after 5-3 win

Showalter speaks after 5-3 win
Orioles manager Buck Showalter spoke to second baseman Brian Roberts for about 20 minutes today, going over the upcoming hamstring surgery and looking ahead to his eventual return to the lineup. "He's very frustrated by it, as we are, but Brian Roberts is going to come back and make a contribution to this club this year," Showalter said. "I've got a good feeling about that." Roberts will undergo surgery Thursday in Dallas to repair a muscle in his hamstring. His recovery time is an...
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Bullpen gets it done in 5-3 win

Bullpen gets it done in 5-3 win
The Orioles' bullpen turned in three scoreless innings tonight in relief of starter Chris Tillman to complete a 5-3 victory over the Royals before 12,344 at Camden Yards. The Orioles have their first four-game winning streak of the season. Troy Patton retired the side in order in the seventh. Darren O'Day struck out the first two batters in the eighth before allowing an infield hit to Eric Hosmer and hitting Lorenzo Cain on the leg. Brian Matusz entered the game to face left-handed...
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Hardy homers keep happening (O's lead 5-3)

Hardy homers keep happening (O's lead 5-3)
For the third time in his last four games, Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy has hit a home run. Hardy deposited an 80-mph slider from Royals starter Luis Mendoza inside the left field foul pole to give the Orioles a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Matt Wieters led off with a single, continuing his recent tear, and Hardy followed with his sixth home run of the season. Wieters doubled twice and drove in three runs last night, including the game-winner in the eighth inning. Hardy has...
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Roberts to undergo hamstring surgery Thursday

Roberts to undergo hamstring surgery Thursday
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, limited to 118 games over the past four seasons because of various injuries, will undergo surgery Thursday on his right hamstring. Roberts, 35, will undergo a procedure to repair one of the muscles in his hamstring - it's a "semitendinosus release" - and the recovery time is expected to be approximately six weeks. Dr. Daniel Cooper will perform the surgery at Carrell Clinic in Dallas. Roberts will eventually report to Sarasota to begin his...
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More pregame notes

More pregame notes
The tarp is off the field and it appears that tonight's game will start on time. A few of the Royals ignored the rain this afternoon and played catch in the outfield. Manager Buck Showalter said Saturday is as far back as the Orioles can push starter Miguel Gonzalez. Showalter has weighed his options if Gonzalez can't pitch. "We looked at it, but I'm hoping that everything goes well and he pitches for us on Saturday," Showalter said. "I'd hate to DL him with a blister, but this is a...
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Garcia starting Thursday against Royals

Garcia starting Thursday against Royals
The Orioles' rotation isn't set in Minnesota this weekend because of the uncertain status of Miguel Gonzalez, who left his last start with a blister on his right thumb. However, Freddy Garcia will close the three-game series against the Royals by taking the mound Thursday at Camden Yards. Garcia will be working on regular rest after making his Orioles debut Saturday in Anaheim and taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning. He was charged with two runs and three hits in 6 2/3 innings. Jason...
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Orioles and Royals lineups

Orioles and Royals lineups
Chris Dickerson is in right field tonight for the Orioles and Nick Markakis is serving as the designated hitter. Ryan Flaherty gets another start at second base. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis DH Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B Chris Dickerson RF Chris Tillman RHP For the Royals Alex Gordon LF Alcides Escobar SS Billy Butler DH Eric Hosmer 1B Lorenzo Cain RF Mike Moustakas 3B Elliot Johnson 2B George Kottaras...
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