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Now it's Arrieta's turn

Now it's Arrieta's turn
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles snapped a five-game road losing streak yesterday, and now they have a chance to win this series after dropping the last three. Left-hander Brian Matusz's gem made it easy to overlook the offense, which continued to scuffle. Two runs were enough yesterday, but that won't usually be the case. The Orioles have scored 16 runs in their last seven games, an average of 2.3. I'm sure Jake Arrieta would appreciate more support today, just in case he doesn't bring...
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Hearing from Matusz, Adair and Chavez

Hearing from Matusz, Adair and Chavez
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Brian Matusz worked a season-high 7 1/3 innings today in a 2-1 win over the Rays before 21,693 at Tropicana Field. It was his longest outing since Aug. 19, 2010, when he pitched eight innings against the Rangers. "It's as good as I've felt in a while," he said. "I like pitching here in The Trop. You expect it to be 72 degrees every time you go out there to pitch, so it's nice. "I had a great feel. Worked well with (Matt) Wieters. And the defense was great. The...
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Showalter speaks after 2-1 win

Showalter speaks after 2-1 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters to hurry with their postgame questions. LL Cool J is performing at Tropicana Field, and Showalter wanted to rush back into the dugout and enjoy the concert. Winning is fun, especially after six straight losses. Brian Matusz held the Rays to one run and two hits over 7 1/3 innings for his fourth consecutive quality start. He's 5-5 with a 4.41 ERA. And he's now the club's stopper. "Brian's a rare left-hander in that...
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Matusz making it matter today (O's win 2-1)

Matusz making it matter today (O's win 2-1)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Has Brian Matusz become the Orioles' ace? Too soon? Matusz is headed toward his fourth consecutive quality start, holding Tampa Bay to one run and two hits today over a season-high seven innings. He's walked two and struck out seven. Only one Tampa Bay batter has reached second base, when Sean Rodriguez doubled to lead off the fifth inning and later scored on Drew Sutton's ground ball. B.J. Upton walked with one out in the sixth inning, broke too soon for second...
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Endy Chavez goes all Josh Hamilton on the Rays (O's lead 2-1)

Endy Chavez goes all Josh Hamilton on the Rays (O's lead 2-1)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - OK, who had Endy Chavez in today's home run pool? Chavez broke a scoreless tie in the third inning with his first homer as an Oriole, lining a 2-1 pitch from Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson over the right field wall. It was the Orioles' first hit of the day and their first extra-base hit in three games. J.J. Hardy followed with a double, but Chris Davis struck out. Extra-base hits in back-to-back at-bats by the Orioles? The floodgates have opened here at Tropicana...
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Wada visits clubhouse

Wada visits clubhouse
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tsuyoshi Wada made his first appearance today in an Orioles clubhouse since undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his left elbow. Wada made the drive from the Ed Smith Stadium complex in Sarasota. "Since the surgery, my elbow is getting better and better," Wada said through his interpreter. "I started doing some lower-body exercises this week, and starting next week, I'll start some shoulder exercises. About when I can come back, that's kind of too far...
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Flaherty in right field and Davis batting third tonight

Flaherty in right field and Davis batting third tonight
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter won't go with a set lineup in Nick Markakis' absence. He's going to mix and match, depending on who's swinging a hot bat and the opponent's starting pitcher. Rule 5 pick Ryan Flaherty gets the start in right field today for the Orioles, replacing Bill Hall. Chris Davis is batting third, with J.J. Hardy moving up one spot. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J. Hardy SS Chris Davis DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Wilson Betemit...
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Series streak on the line and other notes (Rays lineup)

Series streak on the line and other notes (Rays lineup)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles have recorded three straight winning road trips for the first time since April 8-May 19, 2005. However, they will have to take the last two games here against the Rays and three vs. the Red Sox next week at Fenway Park to post a winning record on their fourth consecutive trip. Tall order. The Orioles have lost six games in a row for the first time since Aug. 16-21, 2011. They haven't lost seven straight since July 4-15, 2011, when they dropped nine in a...
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Beerer not the blueprint for Markakis

Beerer not the blueprint for Markakis
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter stopped by the Ed Smith Stadium complex Thursday and ate lunch with a few of his rehabbing players. He got caught up with the likes of Nolan Reimold, Matt Lindstrom and Taylor Teagarden. He found out that Tsuyoshi Wada was going to visit teammates before tonight's game against the Rays. At another part of the complex, minor league outfielder Scott Beerer continued to rehab his surgically repaired left wrist and sympathize with Nick...
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Hearing from Tolleson, Jones and Chen

Hearing from Tolleson, Jones and Chen
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Steve Tolleson explained to reporters tonight how he got thrown out at second base on J.J. Hardy's fly ball as Bill Hall was attempting to score the Orioles' first run. "I knew the throw was going to come there," he said. "I just saw where he was in the outfield and thought I could make it. It was a bad play. I was a little bit too aggressive there in a situation where I really didn't need to be aggressive. My run really didn't mean much. Fortunately we didn't...
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Showalter: "We'll get it going again"

Showalter: "We'll get it going again"
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The losing streak has reached a season-high six games. That's nine losses in the last 11. The Orioles have dropped out of first place for the first time since May 5. It's no longer fun. "Frustration?" manager Buck Showalter asked, repeating a question. "They've got a lot of confidence. They're a mature group. They understand. We'll get it going again. Hopefully tomorrow." It better happen soon. Wei-Yin Chen surrendered all five of his runs and hits in the...
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Chen's chance at quality start ends in first inning (O's lose 5-0)

Chen's chance at quality start ends in first inning (O's lose 5-0)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - This is no way to end a five-game losing streak. The Rays sent 10 batters to the plate in the first inning and scored five runs to take a 5-0 lead against Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen. The rotation posted an 8.10 ERA in the past four games, and Chen is going to inflate that number. Chen gave up five hits in the first, including Hideki Matsui's two-run bomb to right field with two outs. He also walked two batters and didn't return to the dugout until striking out...
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Britton to continue rehab assignment (with quotes)

Britton to continue rehab assignment (with quotes)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles don't need a fifth starter at the moment and Zach Britton's rehab assignment hasn't run its course, so the left-hander will make another start in the minors. Britton is expected to pitch Tuesday for Triple-A Norfolk. Double-A Bowie also is being considered, but the Orioles are leaning toward sending him to the International League. Dr. Brian Schofield will remove the wrap from Nick Markakis' surgically repaired right wrist on Monday. Markakis plans to...
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Markakis talks about his surgery and eventual return

Markakis talks about his surgery and eventual return
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Nick Markakis arrived in the clubhouse today with his right wrist wrapped and his arm in a sling, which he said wasn't needed. He was a little groggy, but he still exchanged quips with catcher Matt Wieters, who asked whether Markakis could play tonight "with that thing." "I can pinch-run," he replied. Markakis underwent a 20-minute procedure this morning to remove the broken portion of the hamate bone in his right wrist. The hook on the bone cracked in half during...
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Hall in right, Hardy batting third

Hall in right, Hardy batting third
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Manager Buck Showalter is breaking out his most interesting lineup of the season. With Nick Markakis on the disabled list, Bill Hall is starting in right field and J. J. Hardy is batting third. Steve Tolleson is in left field, giving the Orioles another right-handed hitter against Rays starter David Price. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B Steve Tolleson LF J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Chris Davis DH Wilson Betemit 3B Bill Hall RF Wei-Yin...
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Machado at third base for Bowie (updated)

Machado at third base for Bowie (updated)
The Double-A Bowie Baysox tweeted their lineup for tonight's game against Reading at Prince George's County Stadium, and it included Manny Machado at third base for the first time in his professional career. Brian Roberts has returned to Bowie to continue his rehab assignment, and he's starting at second base. Jonathan Schoop, who had been replacing Roberts at second, is starting at shortstop. Machado, the Orioles' top position prospect, is batting .250/.349/.375 with 13 doubles, two...
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Welcome back, Bill Hall (Markakis surgery update)

Welcome back, Bill Hall (Markakis surgery update)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Remember when Bill Hall was removed for a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning last night at Triple-A Pawtucket? I guess he needed more time to pack his bags. Hall is in Tampa - he confirmed it on Twitter - and will be added to the 25- and 40-man rosters for tonight's game against the Rays. Hall is replacing Nick Markakis on the 25-man. Markakis underwent surgery this morning to remove a broken hamate bone in his right wrist. The Orioles could transfer second baseman...
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On the road again

On the road again
I'm taking my 10-3 road record to St. Petersburg, Fla. for the three-game series against the Rays, following by a flight to Boston for a three-game series against the Red Sox. If nothing else, I'm guaranteed of still being above .500 when I return home. Nick Markakis is expected to meet with reporters at Tropicana Field this afternoon after undergoing surgery to remove a broken hamate bone in his right wrist. It's a 15-20 minute procedure - the ultimate in out-patient surgery. The only...
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Markakis to undergo surgery for broken bone

Markakis to undergo surgery for broken bone
Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis will undergo surgery at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow morning in Sarasota to remove a broken hamate bone from his right wrist. The procedure will be performed by hand specialist Dr. Brian Schofield. Markakis will be placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career, with a corresponding roster move to be announced later. It's believed that Markakis sustained the original injury while sliding into second base a week to 10 days ago, but the complete break...
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Orioles waiting for reinforcements (updated)

Orioles waiting for reinforcements (updated)
The Orioles need to get healthy, and that includes their sickening stretch of futility that's threatening to drop them down the American League East standings as if there's an anchor tied to their waists. If that were actually true, they'd probably end up with strained obliques and intercostals. The Orioles have lost five in a row and eight of their last 10, but the schedule cuts them a break. No game until tomorrow night in St. Petersburg. Left-hander Zach Britton won't be idle tonight....
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