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Roberts has ruptured tendon

Roberts has ruptured tendon
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts suffered a ruptured tendon behind his right knee yesterday while stealing second base at Tropicana Field, and he's expected to miss two to four weeks of the season. Roberts underwent an MRI on his knee this morning in Baltimore, and team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens passed along the results to Orioles officials. Roberts had to be carried off the field in the ninth inning yesterday after hearing a popping sound behind the knee. The Orioles officially...
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Showalter on Roberts: "It will heal and he will play for us again"

Showalter on Roberts: "It will heal and he will play for us again"
Yamaico Navarro walked into the Orioles clubhouse around 11 a.m. today, carrying an equipment bag and bats. He's expected to stick around while Brian Roberts goes on the disabled list, but that move won't become official until Dr. John Wilckens reads the results of an MRI taken on the second baseman's right leg. "I keep reminding myself that Dr. Wilckens has other patients who are just as important, so when he's able to break away from that, he'll give us an idea of what we're looking...
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Orioles lineup for home opener vs. Twins (updated twice)

Orioles lineup for home opener vs. Twins (updated twice)
Here's the Orioles lineup for today's 3:05 p.m. home opener against the Twins. Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B Nolan Reimold DH Jake Arrieta RHP For now - and pending an MRI - Brian Roberts remains listed among the Orioles reserves. But as I mentioned in an update to my previous post, infielder Yamaico Navarro has arrived at Camden Yards, and there's a locker and uniform waiting for him. Update:...
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Opening day ceremonies will include Ravens video tribute, but no Ravens (updated)

Opening day ceremonies will include Ravens video tribute, but no Ravens (updated)
We're about 5 1/2 hours from first pitch in the Orioles' home opener against the Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards, where the sun is shining and the forecast calling for a 100 percent chance of rain apparently was sent to extended spring training to work out the kinks. The Orioles haven't revealed their plans for the ceremonial first pitch. They will honor Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver, who passed away on Jan. 19, and it's expected that they will weave that tribute into the first pitch....
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The pending roster move

The pending roster move
Something doesn't feel right about this morning's blog entry. Must be the missing Florida dateline. I'm back in Sykesville, but not for long. It's opening day at Camden Yards and I'll be arriving at the ballpark about 5 1/2 hours before the scheduled first pitch. I'll be feeding you plenty of blog entries, updates and tweets, so save room. More will be written about second baseman Brian Roberts, who injured his right hamstring yesterday and will undergo an MRI to determine the...
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Hearing from Gonzalez and Davis

Hearing from Gonzalez and Davis
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez couldn't avoid Yunel Escobar's sharp grounder in the fifth inning, but he dodged an injury. The ball nailed Gonzalez in the shin as Escobar reached on an infield hit. However, Gonzalez stayed in the game and lasted 6 1/3 innings in the Orioles' 6-3 win over Tampa Bay. "It skinned me," Gonzalez said. "Good thing it didn't hit me straight up or I probably would have been out of the game. But I'm all right. I feel good." Manager...
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Roberts "frustrated" by latest injury

Roberts "frustrated" by latest injury
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts said he "felt something kind of pop" in the back of his right knee today on his stolen base in the top of the ninth inning. Being unfamiliar with hamstring injuries, he's uncertain of its severity and will await the results of his MRI on Friday. "Somewhere in the last couple of steps, I felt something kind of pop in the back of my knee. I don't know what happened exactly," he said. "I don't know at this point. We'll just...
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Showalter talks about Roberts, Gonzalez and more

Showalter talks about Roberts, Gonzalez and more
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will undergo an MRI on his right leg Friday in Baltimore after being carried off the field in the top of the ninth inning. Roberts said he felt something pop behind his right knee as he was about to dive into second on a stolen base. Dr. John Wilckens will examine him in the morning. "Just the bottom part of the hamstring, where he felt it," Showalter said following the Orioles' 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. "It's early....
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Roberts carried off field with injury (O's win 6-3, Roberts update)

Roberts carried off field with injury (O's win 6-3, Roberts update)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts appeared to injure his right knee in the top of the ninth inning and had to be carried off the field. Roberts dived head-first into second on a stolen base after leading off the inning with a single. He beat the throw, but had difficulty standing up and eventually crouched as head athletic trainer Richie Bancells ran onto the field. Bancells and first base coach Wayne Kirby carried Roberts to the dugout, and Alexi Casilla entered the...
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Davis does it again (Gonzo goes 6 1/3, Hardy homers)

Davis does it again (Gonzo goes 6 1/3, Hardy homers)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Chris Davis remains on pace to hit 162 home runs this season. Davis muscled up again today in the top of the second inning, launching a changeup from Rays starter Robert Hernandez over the fence in right-center field to give the Orioles a 2-0 lead. Adam Jones led off with a single and Davis homered for the third time in three games. He's homered in his last 10 regular-season games. Davis is now 6-for-9 with two doubles, three homers and nine RBIs. The Orioles may...
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Orioles sign Stinson off waivers (updated twice)

Orioles sign Stinson off waivers (updated twice)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- The Orioles aren't done adding to their minor league pitching depth. Earlier today, the Orioles claimed right-hander Josh Stinson, 25, off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Stinson is 0-2 with a 4.43 ERA in 20 major league games, including one start, over parts of the last two seasons with the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. He's allowed 21 hits, walked 12 and struck out 11 in 22 1/3 innings. Stinson permitted one run and...
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Encouraging news on Betemit, Johnson and Bundy

Encouraging news on Betemit, Johnson and Bundy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Infielder Wilson Betemit underwent an exploratory arthroscopic procedure on his right knee yesterday in Baltimore, and the Orioles were encouraged by the reports. Team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens "cleaned up a few things," said manager Buck Showalter, and didn't find any further damage to the knee. Betemit suffered a Grade 2/3 tear of the PCL while running to second base during an exhibition game at Ed Smith Stadium. The procedure won't extend the timetable for...
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Wieters and other assorted pregame notes

Wieters and other assorted pregame notes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters can block out contract talks and distractions as easily as home plate. Wieters basically is ignoring a published report that the Orioles reached out to agent Scott Boras with an offer of a contract extension for the two-time Gold Glove winner. The offer, according to CBSSports.com, covers at least five years. "Once the season has started, I'm not worried about it anymore this year," Wieters said. "I'm focused on this year, and anything...
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It's Flaherty's turn to DH

It's Flaherty's turn to DH
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Three games, three different designated hitters. Orioles manager Buck Showalter is shuffling the DH deck again today, going from Steve Pearce on Tuesday to Nolan Reimold yesterday to Ryan Flaherty this afternoon in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. Nate McLouth remains in the leadoff spot. 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 Ryan Flaherty DH Brian Roberts...
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This and that

This and that
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - I woke up and it hit me. This is my last morning in Florida until I make a return trip to The Trop. I left my house on Feb. 11. I have no idea if I'll be able to find it. The challenge will be to catch my 9:20 p.m. flight out of Tampa. Today's game begins at 3:10 p.m. I really can't afford one of those 18-inning thrillers, or five pitching changes in the top of the eighth inning. Should I be forced to leave before the final out, we'll never speak of it...
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Hunter, Strop, Chen and Davis comment following 8-7 loss

Hunter, Strop, Chen and Davis comment following 8-7 loss
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tommy Hunter left a pitch over the middle of the plate tonight in the bottom of the ninth inning. Then came the slow walk to the clubhouse. Matt Joyce, who began the game on the bench, homered to right field to give Tampa Bay a wild 8-7 victory over the Orioles. Joyce got ahead 3-1 and evened the series. "He put a good swing on it," Hunter said after allowing the first walk-off hit of his career. "It was just not an executed pitch." Hunter retired the side in...
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Showalter speaks after 8-7 loss

Showalter speaks after 8-7 loss
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - It could take hours to dissect all of the moments and decisions that helped to shape the Orioles' 8-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays tonight at Tropicana Field. We don't have that kind of time, so let's just get to the highlights. Wondering why Wei-Yin Chen was removed from the game after 5 2/3 innings and 84 pitches? "It was a good first start for him," said manager Buck Showalter. "He was a little up early but he made some adjustments and got the ball down and went...
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Orioles lose four-run lead (O's lose 8-7)

Orioles lose four-run lead (O's lose 8-7)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Well, that escalated quickly. Wei-Yin Chen left tonight's game after giving up a two-out RBI single to Ben Zobrist in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Orioles led 4-1, and Luis Ayala was called upon to get the final out. He got it, but not before Evan Longoria singled and Shelley Duncan mashed a three-run homer to left field. Orioles 4, Rays 4. Duncan hit into a double play and struck out against Chen, who's charged with two runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings,...
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Showalter on leadoff hitters, Davis on an early home run binge (updated twice)

Showalter on leadoff hitters, Davis on an early home run binge (updated twice)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter will have another decision to make on Thursday regarding his lineup. Does he keep Nate McLouth in the leadoff spot against Tampa Bay right-hander Roberto Hernandez or does he go back to Nick Markakis? "It's based on pitchers, but also based on our guys' skills, where they are in the season," Showalter said earlier today. "A lot of it has to do with presenting as good of a challenge as we can not only for the starter, but for the...
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McLouth on batting leadoff

McLouth on batting leadoff
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Nate McLouth didn't know that he was batting first tonight until told by a reporter before the pregame stretch. He hadn't checked the lineup card hanging in the hallway that leads into the clubhouse. Nick Markakis led off on opening day against Tampa Bay left-hander David Price. McLouth is leading off against Rays right-hander Jeremy Hellickson. Who knows what tomorrow will bring? "There's multiple guys capable of doing that, of leading off," McLouth said. "He's...
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