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Eveland could join rotation Friday (with Rangers lineup)

Eveland could join rotation Friday (with Rangers lineup)
The Orioles removed left-hander Dana Eveland from last night's start with Triple-A Norfolk so he can start here Friday night. Eveland tossed five scoreless innings and threw 63 pitches before coming out of the game. He's allowed nine earned runs in 36 2/3 innings this season, and only two in his last 13 innings. Eveland isn't on the 40-man roster, so the Orioles would have to make room for him. One possibility is transferring second baseman Brian Roberts to the 60-day disabled list. His...
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Orioles' lineup against Texas; Phillips is here (updated)

Orioles' lineup against Texas; Phillips is here (updated)
Mark Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter tonight. Wilson Betemit gets the start at third base. For the Orioles: Endy Chavez LF J.J Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B Wilson Betemit 3B Mark Reynolds DH Robert Andino 2B Jake Arrieta RHP It continues to rain here. I don't have any inside information on the weather, and the Orioles haven't revealed contingency plans in case there's a postponement. I'm just checking weather.com and waiting like...
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This, that and the other

This, that and the other
For fans and media types who are freaking out over the rotation's poor showing the past two games, second baseman Robert Andino offers a little reminder. "Our pitchers aren't machines, either," he said. "It's a grind. You're going to have your ups and downs, but we'll come back out tomorrow and play again. You can't stress one game." Baseball doesn't offer mulligans, but I'm giving one to the Orioles last night after their 17-inning game on Sunday. "No one here is going to make...
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Hearing from Pomeranz, Matusz and Snyder

Hearing from Pomeranz, Matusz and Snyder
J.J. Hardy has reached base safely in 13 of his last 14 games. He's 8-for-12 in his last two. Matt Wieters has a hit in eight straight games and 13 of his last 14. Robert Andino has now homered in consecutive games twice in his career. The bullpen had allowed one earned run in the last 35 2/3 innings before Jason Berken gave up two earned (seven total) in the ninth inning. Stu Pomeranz blanked the Rangers over three innings, allowing three hits, walking one and striking out two. Was he...
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Showalter not offering excuses for 14-3 loss

Showalter not offering excuses for 14-3 loss
It would have been easy for manager Buck Showalter to refer back to yesterday's 17-inning game in Boston, and the harm it did to his bullpen, while dissecting tonight's 14-3 loss to the Rangers before 11,938 at Camden Yards. Easy, but unacceptable. Showalter didn't blame a carryover from the marathon win over the Red Sox for tonight's dismal showing. "I know that's a real easy area to go down, but I don't think anybody in our locker room would," Showalter said. "(Matt) Harrison...
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Tejada passes physical, Snyder torturing former team (O's down 14-3)

Tejada passes physical, Snyder torturing former team (O's down 14-3)
Miguel Tejada passed his physical today in Sarasota and is expected to sign a minor league contract tomorrow and begin workouts at the Ed Smith Stadium complex. Tejada will be evaluated for seven to 10 days before the Orioles decide whether to keep him. He'll stay at extended spring training. The Orioles consider Tejada to be a possible defensive upgrade at third base, though it's unclear how his presence would affect Bill Hall at Triple-A Norfolk or Mark Reynolds here. As for tonight's...
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Snyder gets revenge, early Bundy update (updated)

Snyder gets revenge, early Bundy update (updated)
Brandon Snyder got a little revenge on his former team tonight, driving a two-out, two-run single into center field off left-hander Brian Matusz in the top of the second inning. Adrian Beltre led off with a walk and Nelson Cruz doubled with one out. Mike Napoli flied to shallow right, but Snyder singled on a 2-2 pitch. Matusz got a called strike with a slider to even the count, and he came back with the same pitch. This time, Snyder got a hold of it. J.J. Hardy singled with one out in the...
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Starter possibilities for Friday

Starter possibilities for Friday
The Orioles need a starter to take Tommy Hunter's turn on Friday. Jason Berken, recalled today for the second time this season, is a possibility. He's been starting at Triple-A Norfolk. However, what happens if Berken is needed in relief this week and throws enough pitches that he's not available for the series opener against Tampa Bay? Chris Tillman is scheduled to start Friday for Norfolk, so he must be viewed as a candidate. He threw six innings yesterday in Game 1 of a doubleheader and...
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More from Showalter, Snyder starting at third base for Rangers

More from Showalter, Snyder starting at third base for Rangers
The Orioles were expected to option third catcher Luis Exposito to make room for a reliever, but baseball can be unpredictable. Exposito is now the second catcher. Ronny Paulino, who won the backup job in spring training while Taylor Teagarden dealt with a lower-back injury, will be the primary starter at Triple-A Norfolk. Didn't see that one coming. "They both had options," manager Buck Showalter said. "Ronny, we just want to get him catching for a period of time, get him back there...
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More on Hunter's demotion

More on Hunter's demotion
Manager Buck Showalter hasn't named a replacement for Tommy Hunter in the Orioles' rotation. He told reporters today that Jason Berken is a possibility. The club could call up a starter from the minors. That decision is pending. Hunter must stay with Triple-A Norfolk for a minimum of 10 days unless he's recalled to replace an injured player. To recap: Hunter and Ronny Paulino were optioned to Norfolk. Berken was recalled, and Stu Pomeranz had his contract purchased. The Orioles have a...
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Hunter optioned, Exposito in lineup

Hunter optioned, Exposito in lineup
The Orioles are making room for reliever Jason Berken by optioning starter Tommy Hunter to Triple-A Norfolk. Hunter is 2-1 with a 5.00 ERA. He lasted only 4 1/3 innings yesterday in Boston, allowing five runs and eight hits, walking one and striking out two. He's allowed nine home runs in 36 innings. Hunter said his toe and back are fine. His issues aren't related to his health. He just needs to pitch better. Catcher Luis Exposito is in tonight's lineup, so he hasn't been optioned. It...
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Berken also here

Berken also here
The Orioles apparently will make two roster moves today. Jason Berken is running sprints in the outfield with Stu Pomeranz before batting practice at Camden Yards. It looks like he's being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, though we're still waiting for the Orioles to send out a news release. They're most likely going to wait until closer to the first pitch to make sure the weather doesn't interrupt their plans. I think they're safe, but they're usually cautious when it comes to...
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About yesterday and last night

About yesterday and last night
BOSTON - I made it to my Southwest gate, proving once again that sleep is vastly overrated. However, a belt is not, and my jeans almost hit the floor in the security line. No need to thank me for the early-morning visual. I'd like to point out that my road record improved to 8-2. I won't take full credit for the Orioles' surge into first place in the American League East, but I'd like to think that I had a little something to do with it. Just pitching in, of course. And it all starts...
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Pomeranz expected to get the call (updated)

Pomeranz expected to get the call (updated)
BOSTON - The Orioles haven't announced a roster move and won't do so until tomorrow, but they're expected to purchase Stu Pomeranz's contract from Triple-A Norfolk to provide manager Buck Showalter with another bullpen arm. It's not official, but that's what I've heard. Stay tuned. Pomeranz, 27, has emerged as a logical choice despite not being on the 40-man roster. He didn't pitch for the Tides in today's doubleheader, and he's allowed only two unearned runs and seven hits in 19...
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Chris Davis: "I seriously don't know what happened"

Chris Davis: "I seriously don't know what happened"
BOSTON - Chris Davis still had a little shaving cream on his chin when he met with reporters in the cramped visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park. He got a pie in the face and a beer shampoo from teammates helping him celebrate his two scoreless innings that completed a 9-6, 17-inning victory over the Red Sox that won't soon be forgotten. Those innings also completed perhaps the most bizarre day in Davis' professional life. He went 0-for-8 with five strikeouts and a double play. But he also was...
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Showalter helps sort through the craziness

Showalter helps sort through the craziness
BOSTON - Today's game fell eight minutes short of tying the longest in Orioles history. Eighteen pitchers were used, the most ever in a single game at Fenway Park. Adam Jones became the first Orioles player to homer in the 17th inning or later since Andy Etchebarren in the 19th inning in 1967. According to Elias, Chris Davis is the first player to go 0-for-8 and wind up as the winning pitcher since Rube Waddell on July 4, 1905. The game was played in Boston. The losing pitcher was Cy...
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Chris Davis pitches a scoreless 16th (O's win 9-6)

Chris Davis pitches a scoreless 16th (O's win 9-6)
BOSTON - I can't believe I just typed that sentence. Chris Davis has entered the game in the bottom of the 16th after manager Buck Showalter ran out of relievers. Brian Matusz, scheduled to start tomorrow night, walked to the bullpen. However, Davis was the one warming up after serving as the designated hitter. This way, the Orioles don't really lose their DH. He just happens to double as a pitcher. Davis threw a 91 mph fastball to Jarrod Saltalamacchia before striking him out on a...
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Gregg delivers again (we're tied in the 15th)

Gregg delivers again (we're tied in the 15th)
BOSTON - Kevin Gregg was forced to go two innings today, and he shut out the Red Sox on one hit. He also struck out four batters. Don't look now, but Gregg hasn't allowed a run in his last four appearances covering five innings. He's permitted two hits, walked two and struck out six. In his last three appearances covering four innings, he's allowed one hit, walked none and struck out six. Gregg's ERA is down to 5.19. Gregg pitched two innings only one other time this season, when he...
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Reynolds continues to feast at Fenway (we're tied again)

Reynolds continues to feast at Fenway (we're tied again)
BOSTON - The Red Sox might want to consider Mark Reynolds if they need a third baseman. Reynolds has walked three times today, and he broke a 5-5 tie in the eighth inning with a two-out double to center field that scored Adam Jones, who singled, stole second base and took third on catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia's second error of the frame. Reynolds saw seven pitches from Vincente Padilla, fouling off the sixth one before his RBI double. Reynolds is 9-for-18 with four homers and 11 RBIs in...
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You know you're going good when ... (bad day for Hunter)

You know you're going good when ... (bad day for Hunter)
BOSTON - The Orioles could have run themselves out of a big inning in the top of the fourth. A baserunning blunder could have bitten them, could have come back to haunt them, could have brought the same level of regret as a few 2 a.m. bar decisions. But not when you're going good. Matt Wieters and Mark Reynolds walked in the fourth. With one out, Nick Johnson drove a ball over center fielder Marlon Byrd's head, but Wieters held at third base. Reynolds had to slam on the brakes at second,...
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