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Talking about Jones, Davis and Connor (and 4-2 deficit)

Talking about Jones, Davis and Connor (and 4-2 deficit)
Adam Jones just tied his career high in home runs with his 19th tonight, a two-run shot that gave the Orioles a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Jones also hit 19 homers the past two seasons. Blue Jays left-hander Brad Mills didn't locate a changeup, and Jones drove the ball an estimated 384 feet into the left field seats after Nick Markakis reached on an infield hit with one out. As I wrote earlier, manager Buck Showalter will explain his decision to remove first baseman Chris...
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Britton to DL, Erbe DFA

Britton to DL, Erbe DFA
The Orioles placed pitcher Zach Britton on the 15-day disabled list tonight with a strained left shoulder. Infielder Cesar Izturis will take Britton's spot on the 25-man roster. Britton allowed six runs (four earned) and 12 hits in 5 1/3 innings last night in the Orioles' 9-4 loss to the Royals. The rookie is 6-9 with a 4.66 ERA in 20 starts, with 122 hits, 40 walks and 68 strikeouts in 110 innings. The Orioles made room on the 40-man roster for Izturis by designating pitcher Brandon Erbe...
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Davis scratched from lineup

Davis scratched from lineup
First baseman Chris Davis has been scratched from tonight's lineup. Mark Reynolds moves to first base and Josh Bell goes to third. Davis had an ice pack on his right shoulder earlier today. Bell won't be the corresponding roster move for Cesar Izturis. It looks like Blake Davis also is staying. Could J.J. Hardy be headed to the disabled list? More to come. For the Orioles: Robert Andino SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Mark Reynolds 1B Matt Wieters C Nolan Reimold...
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Bordick talks about going to bullpen (Bundy takes physical)

Bordick talks about going to bullpen (Bundy takes physical)
Former shortstop Mike Bordick begins his stint as interim bullpen coach tonight. "I'm looking at this as an opportunity to learn more about the game, that side of the game," he said. "It'll help when I go back down to the minor leagues. Maybe I can interject something to some pitchers, some stuff that I've learned from these guys. That's the way I'm looking at it. And obviously, being able to help throw BP and hitting ground balls and stuff. Maybe build some more relationship here at...
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Bell expected to be optioned

Bell expected to be optioned
The Orioles are expected to option third baseman Josh Bell to Triple-A Norfolk later today if infielder Cesar Izturis gets through pregame workouts without any issues. Izturis took the field with infield coach Willie Randolph while manager Buck Showalter met with the media. The Orioles will have to make room on the 40-man roster for Izturis, who will come off the 60-day disabled list. Team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens will examine shortstop J.J. Hardy's left ankle later today, but the club...
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Hardy out of lineup, Izturis in it

Hardy out of lineup, Izturis in it
Robert Andino is starting at shortstop and batting first tonight against the Blue Jays. We can assume that Cesar Izturis has been activated, because he's starting at second base. For the Orioles: Robert Andino SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Mark Reynolds 3B Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B Nolan Reimold LF Cesar Izturis 2B Tommy Hunter RHP
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While waiting for the lineup ...

While waiting for the lineup ...
It may be a while before manager Buck Showalter posts his lineup for tonight's series-opener against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. Showalter will need to check the availability of shortstop J.J. Hardy, who's having his sore left ankle examined by team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens. We're also waiting for the Orioles to announce Cesar Izturis' activation from the disabled list and the corresponding roster move. Tommy Hunter makes his first start for the Orioles tonight, and his first...
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Game gets out of hand in sixth (O's lose 9-4)

Game gets out of hand in sixth (O's lose 9-4)
The hits just kept coming against Zach Britton tonight. Twelve, to be exact. Britton left the game in the sixth inning with the score tied, 4-4, and two runners on base. Billy Butler grounded a single into left field off reliever Jim Johnson, and Alex Gordon raced home with the go-ahead run. It got worse. Buck Showalter speaks with Jim Hunter about Britton's second outing back from the minors Another run scored that was charged to Britton, completing his line, and Johnson surrendered three...
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Griffin on Tillman

Griffin on Tillman
The Orioles will recall Chris Tillman from Triple-A Norfolk to make tomorrow night's start against the Blue Jays at Camden Yards. A shortage of candidates for the rotation requires the Orioles to have short memories. Tillman was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Game 1 of last Saturday's doubleheader in New York, part of the weekend craziness that included two trades and the Yankees' 12-run first inning in Game 2. He'll be replacing an injured player, right-hander Jake Arrieta, so he...
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Hardy hits century mark

Hardy hits century mark
J.J. Hardy hit the 100th home run of his career tonight, and it enabled the Orioles to tie the Royals, 3-3, in the fifth inning. Hardy led off the inning with his 19th homer of the season, a drive to left field off Kansas City southpaw Jeff Francis. Francis had retired Hardy twice before that at-bat, leaving the Orioles' shortstop in a 2-for-26 slump. The Orioles have battled all the way back after falling behind, 3-0, in the first. Left-hander Zach Britton has allowed one earned run and...
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Bordick to the bullpen (Britton to the 2nd inning)

Bordick to the bullpen (Britton to the 2nd inning)
Former shortstop Mike Bordick will take over as interim bullpen coach during the upcoming homestand that begins tomorrow night against the Blue Jays. Bordick currently serves as the Orioles' coordinator of offensive fundamentals, though he's also known to work with the infielders. Don Werner, who took over for Rick Adair, will resume his duties as minor league catching instructor. Maybe you'll get a turn before the season ends. Also, Chris Tillman is expected to start Saturday night...
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Orioles lineup against Royals

Orioles lineup against Royals
Left-hander Zach Britton will try to complete the first inning tonight for the first time in his last three major league starts. Britton has allowed 17 runs (13 earned) and 13 hits, with three walks, in one inning over his two previous starts with the Orioles. He was optioned to Double-A Bowie in between those outings in Boston and New York. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Mark Reynolds 3B Matt Wieters C Chris Davis 1B Nolan Reimold...
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A few more minutes with Cal Ripken

A few more minutes with Cal Ripken
I'm pretty sure you'll find Nolan Reimold in the lineup tonight against Kansas City's Jeff Francis. Reimold is 3-for-3 with two home runs against him. Count on it. Mark Reynolds is 10-for-25 with two doubles against Francis. Adam Jones is 3-for-5. J.J. Hardy is 3-for-12 with two doubles. He could use a few hits tonight. Hardy is in a 2-for-24 slump. It's also a 5-for-33 slump and a 7-for-42 slump. Depends how far back you choose to go. I asked Cal Ripken yesterday whether Hardy reminds...
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A few minutes with Cal Ripken

A few minutes with Cal Ripken
Because they're pretty much involved in everything these days, it comes as no surprise that Cal and Billy Ripken are lending their names and a hand to the 2011 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game that's being played Aug. 13 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. This is the fourth year that Under Armour and Baseball Factory have collaborated to present the game, which showcases the country's elite high school baseball players. Baseball Factory scouts thousands of athletes worldwide before making...
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The remnants of a 6-2 loss

The remnants of a 6-2 loss
Jeremy Guthrie survived the non-waiver trade deadline, but not the Kansas City Royals. Guthrie had a quality start in his back pocket, but Billy Butler's three-run homer in the seventh inning completed the scoring in the Royals 6-2 victory over the Orioles. Guthrie was charged with six runs and eight hits in seven innings. Buck Showalter talks with Jim Hunter about the Orioles' 6-2 loss to the Royals Brad Bergesen loaded the bases in the eighth and left a mess for new Oriole Jo-Jo Reyes,...
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Reyes replaces Hendrickson, O's lineup

Reyes replaces Hendrickson, O's lineup
The Orioles added left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes to the 25-man roster for tonight's game in Kansas City. To make room, they have optioned veteran left-hander Mark Hendrickson to Triple-A Norfolk. Hendrickson is 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA in seven appearances, with 13 hits, six walks and five strikeouts in 10 innings. Left-hander Troy Patton's hearing in Texas was postponed until later this month, so he remains with the club. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir...
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More roster moves coming (Bundy and Hoes honored)

More roster moves coming (Bundy and Hoes honored)
It seems like I've written that title more than once this season. And this week. What time is it? Left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes is joining the Orioles and the bullpen today in Kansas City. He'll likely take the roster spot of left-hander Troy Patton, who's leaving the team to attend a hearing in Texas related to his DWI arrest over the winter. The Orioles most likely will place Jake Arrieta on the disabled list with a sore elbow that's expected to require surgery. He wouldn't be available to...
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Rotating names in a rudderless rotation

Rotating names in a rudderless rotation
I hustled over to the gym between games of Saturday's doubleheader and news broke of the Koji Uehara trade. I brought my laptop with me and did my writing and made my phone calls from Triangle Fitness. I went to the gym yesterday, pulled into my parking spot and received an e-mail from the Orioles detailing the Jo-Jo Reyes waiver claim, Justin Duchscherer's release, Brad Bergesen's return from paternity leave and Luke Scott's transfer to the 60-day disabled list. I didn't bring my laptop,...
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Simon taking care of business tonight (Reynolds, Davis homer)

Simon taking care of business tonight (Reynolds, Davis homer)
LJ Hoes has homered in both ends of Double-A Bowie's doubleheader tonight, giving him six in the last eight days. Hoes hit a three-run shot in Game 2, giving him 41 RBIs. Cesar Izturis had the game-winning RBI in Game 1. Maybe they'll have a bobblehead night for him at Prince George's Stadium. Mark Reynolds joins the O's Xtra crew to talk about his five-RBI night in the O's 8-2 victory Now let's go to Kansas City, where the Orioles are holding a 4-1 lead in the top of the seventh...
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Arrieta to DL? (with note)

Arrieta to DL? (with note)
Orioles manager Buck Showalter told reporters in Kansas City this evening that pitcher Jake Arrieta will see renowned orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum on Aug. 10 because of recurring discomfort in his right elbow. Arrieta was skipped in the rotation earlier this season because of inflammation related to a bone spur. Apparently, he's now dealing with a fibrous mass that could force him to the disabled list. Buck Showalter meets with the media to talk about Jake Arrieta's injury This partially...
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