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It seems like only yesterday ...

It seems like only yesterday ...
NEW YORK - The finality slowly hit me. The Orioles are done playing in 2012. The thrill ride has ended, final destination a long, long way from where it was expected to be back in spring training. Remember spring training? Top stories included the arrival of Dontrelle Willis and Ronny Paulino's car, a highly unexpected appearance by slugger-turned-agent Gary Sheffield (whose client, pitcher Josh Banks, never made it out of minor league camp), former Oriole Jason Johnson's highly unexpected...
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Final comments from the clubhouse after Game 5

Final comments from the clubhouse after Game 5
NEW YORK - The Orioles' inability to generate any semblance of an offense will most likely be the primary focus of the 2012 postseason. They batted .187 in the American League Division Series, which negated the 2.52 ERA posted by their pitching staff. "Nobody hit," said first baseman Mark Reynolds. "They didn't hit, we didn't hit. There was some really good pitching, I guess. Just couldn't get the big hit when we needed it tonight. It sucks, but we'll be back. We'll be...
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Reynolds, McLouth want to return in 2013

Reynolds, McLouth want to return in 2013
NEW YORK - Mark Reynolds is arbitration-eligible and the Orioles hold an $11 million option on his contract for next season. Nate McLouth can become a free agent. If Reynolds and McLouth have their way, they will remain with the Orioles in 2013. "I'd definitely like to come back," Reynolds said. "This is the most fun I've ever had playing baseball, this group of guys. There's a bunch of ballplayers in this room. No prima donnas, nobody for themselves. Just ballplayers who pull for each...
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Showalter speaks after 3-1 loss in Game 5

Showalter speaks after 3-1 loss in Game 5
NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter walked into the interview room one last time in the 2012 postseason. Here's the transcript: Q. Buck, can you go for a little bit about the (Nate) McLouth call and what the umpires told you on that. SHOWALTER: "They didn't tell me, you know, they said it was foul. And I appreciate them checking. And there is something in place to double-check. I couldn't tell. I knew it was real close and obviously during the regular season or in the playoffs we...
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Duquette: "We're a first-division outfit"

Duquette: "We're a first-division outfit"
NEW YORK - Though the ending to the 2012 season stung the Orioles, it didn't cloud their view of what they accomplished. Executive vice president Dan Duquette said he was "proud of the effort of the whole organization." "We took some great strides forward," Duquette said after leaving manager Buck Showalter's office. "We're a first-division outfit. To win 96 games is really an accomplishment and I'm proud of the work and effort that everyone did. Obviously, we're disappointed in...
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Angelos comments on season and future, umpires issue statement

Angelos comments on season and future, umpires issue statement
NEW YORK - Majority owner Peter G. Angelos visited a quiet Orioles clubhouse tonight, shaking hands with players and speaking briefly with reporters. "These young men and certainly Buck (Showalter) and Dan Duquette and all the other officials of the organization have done a spectacular job," Angelos said following a 3-1 loss to the Yankees in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. "We are thankful as we are to you, the press,the broadcasters. "As far as the local team here is...
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Orioles' season comes to an end

Orioles' season comes to an end
NEW YORK - The Orioles' first trip to the playoffs in 15 years has ended in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Left-hander CC Sabathia retired the side in order in the top of the ninth inning, and the Yankees held on to defeat the Orioles 3-1 before a non-sellout crowd of 47,081 at Yankee Stadium. Adam Jones led off the inning by flying to left, making him 2-for-23 in the Division Series. Chris Davis struck out swinging and Matt Wieters bounced to the mound, setting off a Yankees...
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Orioles argue McLouth homered, umps say otherwise (O's down 3-1)

Orioles argue McLouth homered, umps say otherwise (O's down 3-1)
NEW YORK - What's a playoff game at Yankee Stadium without a little controversy? Or a big one? No fan interference this time, but we had a situation here that brought manager Buck Showalter out of the dugout and led umpires to huddle for a review. Nate McLouth sent a long fly ball to right field with two outs in the sixth inning that appeared to hook foul by maybe an inch, landing in the second deck of seats, but a close-up replay may have indicated that the ball changed trajectory after...
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Orioles get a baserunner, might need starter for Game 1 of ALCS (O's down 1-0)

Orioles get a baserunner, might need starter for Game 1 of ALCS (O's down 1-0)
NEW YORK - Nine up, nine down for Jason Hammel. Nine up, nine down for CC Sabathia before Nate McLouth singled leading off the top of the fourth inning. McLouth's eight postseason hits tie Derek Jeter for the most among American League players. He's been quite a McPest to the Yankees. McLouth stole second with two outs, but Chris Davis flied to center. These teams are a combined 2-for-29 with runners in scoring position in the last three games including today. Should the Orioles win...
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Britton and Betemit joining team, ALCS times set

Britton and Betemit joining team, ALCS times set
NEW YORK - Just in case the Orioles advance to the American League Championship Series, they've made arrangements for left-hander Zach Britton and infielder Wilson Betemit to join them in New York this afternoon as potential additions to their playoff roster. Britton and Betemit would fly with them to Detroit, though their inclusions on the ALCS roster haven't been decided. It's just easier to have them with the team now than to make flight arrangements later, with Game 1 scheduled for...
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Ford the DH, Thome sits

Ford the DH, Thome sits
NEW YORK - Lew Ford will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter today for Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Jim Thome is on the bench. Robert Andino gets the start at second base, as manager Buck Showalter continues to platoon him with Ryan Flaherty. Alex Rodriguez has been benched by Yankees manager Joe Girardi. He's 2-for-16 with nine strikeouts in the Division Series and has been lifted for a pinch-hitter the past two nights. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy...
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Thome continues to marvel at Machado

Thome continues to marvel at Machado
NEW YORK - Whether 42-year-old future Hall of Famer Jim Thome is in today's Game 5 lineup for the Orioles or sitting on their bench - well, he'd be doing it either way, since he's the designated hitter - he will continue to appreciate the contributions of 20-year-old rookie third baseman Manny Machado. Machado is 2-for-14 in the American League Division Series, but he's homered, doubled and scored the decisive run in last night's 2-1 13-inning thriller over the Yankees. He also made...
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It's Hammel vs. Sabathia in Game 5

It's Hammel vs. Sabathia in Game 5
NEW YORK - So it comes down to this. Jason Hammel gets the ball this afternoon knowing the Orioles' bullpen is running on fumes, knowing the entire team is attempting to move forward while having its backs against the proverbial wall. Do or die, just like the wild card and Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Win and advance. Lose and go home. "You know, it's obviously an honor to be the one toeing the slab, but it's been a team effort to get here," Hammel said. "It's been a...
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Players react to Game 4 victory

Players react to Game 4 victory
NEW YORK - My favorite quote from the Orioles' clubhouse tonight was provided by shortstop J.J. Hardy, whose RBI double in the top of the 13th inning broke a 2-2 tie and allowed the Orioles to avoid elimination in the American League Division Series. The Orioles were hitting .208 in the Division Series coming into tonight, and the bats went cold again after Nate McLouth's home run in the fifth inning. "I don't know what it is," Hardy said. "Maybe it's the pressure, maybe it's the...
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Showalter speaks after 2-1, 13-inning win

Showalter speaks after 2-1, 13-inning win
NEW YORK - The Orioles and Yankees have met 22 times this season and split the games right down the middle. It seems appropriate that they'll play again Friday afternoon with the winner advancing to the American League Championship Series. First pitch for Game 5 of the Division Series is set for 5:07 p.m. in the Bronx. Here's the transcript from manager Buck Showalter's late-night session with the media: Q. After the game, it seemed like a couple of your players were exhausted that we...
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Game 4 goes into extra innings (O's force Game 5)

Game 4 goes into extra innings (O's force Game 5)
NEW YORK - Regulation can't hold these two teams. Darren O'Day induced a ground ball from pinch hitter Raul Ibanez to send Game 4 of the American League Division Series into extra innings. He also got rid of a royal pain for the Orioles. The Orioles are 16-3 in extras, with all three losses coming against the Yankees. They dropped two in April, and Ibanez hit a walk-off home run in the 12th last night. Jim Johnson and Pedro Strop are the only true relievers left in the Orioles' bullpen....
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Orioles wasting early scoring chances (O'Day keeps game tied)

Orioles wasting early scoring chances (O'Day keeps game tied)
NEW YORK - After going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position last night, the Orioles are 0-for-6 through three innings tonight in Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Forget playing in Yankee Stadium. The Orioles have ventured into The Land of Missed Opportunities. Nate McLouth drew a leadoff walk against Yankees starter Phil Hughes in the top of the first inning, and he moved to second base on J.J. Hardy's bunt single. Chris Davis, Adam Jones and Matt Wieters flied out to kill...
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McLouth talks about moving on from Game 3 defeat

McLouth talks about moving on from Game 3 defeat
NEW YORK - Left fielder Nate McLouth didn't rush back to his hotel room last night and stare at highlights from the Orioles' Game 3 loss to the Yankees in the American League Division Series. He didn't plop down on his bed with the remote and channel surf until he came upon SportsCenter, which kept replaying Raul Ibanez's two home runs. McLouth had a good reason, besides not wanting to relive the pain. "Well, my wife is on this trip, so I can promise you we're not watching many...
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Showalter meets the press before Game 4

Showalter meets the press before Game 4
NEW YORK - The first question directed at Orioles manager Buck Showalter during today's pre-Game 4 interview session went as follows: "What's the mindset of your guys after last night?" Showalter's response: "To win." "Got to win a game," he continued. "We've been in this position before, and you know, see how it turns out. Our guys are the same ... in a good frame of mind. I always take a little pulse check. Not a whole lot going on different. But no, I feel good about where they...
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Orioles and Yankees lineups (with additional notes)

Orioles and Yankees lineups (with additional notes)
NEW YORK - Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't overhaul his lineup or do any tweaking for Game 4 of the American League Division Series. Meanwhile, Derek Jeter will serve as the Yankees' designated hitter tonight. Alex Rodriguez moves down to fifth in the order. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Jim Thome DH Mark Reynolds 1B Ryan Flaherty 2B Manny Machado 3B Joe Saunders LHP For the Yankees: Derek Jeter DH Ichiro Suzuki LF Mark...
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