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So, do you like...stuff? (and four updates?)

So, do you like...stuff? (and four updates?)
Luke Scott's second game with Double-A Bowie has been put on hold. The Baysox's game in Harrisburg has been delayed by rain, but they should be getting started shortly. Scott is batting third and serving as the designated hitter, just as he did last night when he walked twice and homered. We'll find out tomorrow whether the Orioles activate him from the disabled. list. If so, he can serve as the designated hitter while Vladimir Guerrero is on the DL. Pitcher Alfredo Simon is heading back...
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Updates on Izturis, Roberts, Gregg and more

Updates on Izturis, Roberts, Gregg and more
Pitcher Mark Worrell, who had his contract purchased earlier today from Triple-A Norfolk, is the 900th player to wear the Orioles' uniform. And I don't mean this season. Worrell is here for as long as Alfredo Simon remains on the restricted list. The Orioles hope that Simon returns for tomorrow night's game. Cesar Izturis is a little sore today, according to manager Buck Showalter, so his injury rehab assignment has been pushed back from Wednesday to Friday. Izturis could report to the...
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Markakis named AL Player of the Week

Markakis named AL Player of the Week
Right fielder Nick Markakis has been named the American League's Player of the Week for the period ending July 17. In four games last week, Markakis hit .429 (6-for-14) with two doubles, two home runs, four RBIs and five runs scored on his way to earning his first career AL Player of the Week honor. He's the first Oriole to be recognized since Luke Scott on July 25, 2010. Markakis tied for first in the league in home runs, runs scored and slugging percentage (1.000), and was second with 14...
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The J.J. Hardy press conference - Part I

The J.J. Hardy press conference - Part I
The Orioles held a press conference today to announce J.J. Hardy's contract extension, which covers three years for a reported $22.25 million and includes a limited no-trade clause to eight teams. "We're delighted to have him, we're delighted to have him for three more years after this," said president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail. "It's nice to have one position where you just have to, knock on wood, not have to worry about it for a while. It's great to have a good, young...
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Orioles and Red Sox lineups

Orioles and Red Sox lineups
Matt Wieters is batting cleanup for tonight's 7:05 p.m. game against the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Nolan Reimold will serve as the designated hitter, with Felix Pie starting in left field. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Derrek Lee 1B Mark Reynolds 3B Nolan Reimold DH Felix Pie LF Robert Andino 2B Brad Bergesen RHP For the Red Sox: Jacoby Ellsbury DH Dustin Pedroia 2B Adrian Gonzalez 1B Kevin Youkilis 3B Josh Reddick CF Carl Crawford...
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Quick sales pitch on pitching

Quick sales pitch on pitching
I'm getting ready to change clothes and head over to the MASN studio in Hunt Valley for today's "The Mid-Atlantic Sports Report," which airs at 5:30 p.m. A jacket and tie are required. What I do below the waist from a sitting position is my own business. Anyway ... I wanted to quickly visit this report from FOX Sports that states the Tigers' interest in Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie. The Orioles have scouts dispersed in every direction, and one of them is tailing the Tigers, according...
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Another newcomer, left field and the Red Sox

Another newcomer, left field and the Red Sox
When reliever Mark Worrell reports to the Orioles today, he'll be putting on a major league uniform for the first time since 2008 with the St. Louis Cardinals. I'm not counting spring training or Halloween parties. Worrell appeared in four games with the Cardinals in '08, which is the extent of his major league experience. He gave up five runs and eight hits, with four walks and four strikeouts, in 5 2/3 innings. It's possible that Worrell will stay at Camden Yards for one day and return...
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Scott homers at Bowie (with quote)

Scott homers at Bowie (with quote)
Luke Scott's first game on his injury rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie is going quite well tonight. Scott walked twice in his first three plate appearances, and he hit a long home run to right field off Richmond's Alex Hinshaw in the bottom of the eighth inning to increase Bowie's lead to 5-1. Scott, who homered with the count full, has scored twice for the Baysox. The Orioles want Scott to accompany Bowie to Harrisburg tomorrow and play in one more game. He could be activated from the...
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More on roster moves (updated)

More on roster moves (updated)
I wanted to chime in again on today's roster moves, since I'm home and not pulling off the road to tweet and dictate blog updates. The Orioles optioned Mitch Atkins to Triple-A Norfolk after today's game, and the move can't come as much of a surprise. Manager Buck Showalter noted how Atkins again displayed poor fastball command, and the right-hander has allowed nine runs and 13 hits, with three walks and five home runs, in his last two starts spanning only 4 2/3 innings. Atkins held the...
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Showalter speaks after 8-3 win (Atkins optioned)

Showalter speaks after 8-3 win (Atkins optioned)
Today's attendance: 17,754 The Orioles have won back-to-back games for the first time since June 19-20, and veteran left-hander Mark Hendrickson is a big reason why they defeated the Indians today, 8-3, at Camden Yards. Hendrickson replaced starter Mitch Atkins and threw three scoreless innings. Buck Showalter's postgame comments after the Birds beat the Indians 8-3 "He was probably the key to the game, the innings he put up there," manager Buck Showalter said. "Mitch was very...
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The all-important tack-on runs (and more)

The all-important tack-on runs (and more)
Last night, Felix Pie's two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning proved to be extremely important when the Indians scored three times in the ninth. Pie had extended the Orioles' lead to 6-2. They needed every inch of that margin. Today, Robert Andino laid down a bunt in the bottom of the seventh with Derrek Lee breaking for home. Lee beat the throw to the plate, and Andino raced to second when the ball got past catcher Carlos Santana. Andino was credited his fourth RBI, a career...
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Andino the unlikely homer hero (Markakis more likely)

Andino the unlikely homer hero (Markakis more likely)
If an Oriole was going to hit a three-run homer today, it didn't figure to be second baseman Robert Andino. On your list of candidates, he would have ranked pretty low. Andino's three-run shot off Indians starter Jeanmar Gomez gave the Orioles a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. The ball traveled an estimated 362 feet. It didn't clear the left field fence by much, but it got there. Andino has two home runs this season, the other coming on April 30. He was hitting .176 with...
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Atkins teetering, Jones homering, Angle starting (updated)

Atkins teetering, Jones homering, Angle starting (updated)
Mitch Atkins has thrown 50 pitches in two innings. Mark Hendrickson began to warm with two outs in the second, but Atkins struck out Carlos Santana to strand two runners. Atkins lasted only 1 2/3 innings in his last start in Boston, so he's cleared that mark. But he won't be around much longer if he continues to labor. Seven of the 13 batters he's faced have reached base. Adam Jones, batting cleanup today, crushed a Jeanmar Gomez slider for his 15th home run, reducing the Indians' lead...
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Home runs continue to haunt Atkins

Home runs continue to haunt Atkins
Mitch Atkins gave up three home runs to the Boston Red Sox in the second inning of his most recent start at Fenway Park. He's allowed two homers to the Indians in the first inning today. The long ball could lead to another short day for Atkins. Travis Hafner and Carlos Santana went back-to-back with two outs. Manager Buck Showalter argued that the ball was foul, but the call stood after umpires reviewed it. Santana's ball is the 56th to land on Eutaw St. in Camden Yards history, the 32nd...
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A few pregame notes (and Indians lineup)

A few pregame notes (and Indians lineup)
Manager Buck Showalter decided to give Matt Angle his first start today for two reasons: He didn't want Angle's debut to come tomorrow night against Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, and he didn't want Angle to sit for two days. Angle worked with outfield coach Wayne Kirby this morning, taking fly balls in left. Angle played every outfield position in spring training. Showalter is hoping that Vladimir Guerrero will be ready to come off the disabled list when eligible on July 26....
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Angle in today's lineup

Angle in today's lineup
Matt Angle is making his major league debut today, and he's doing it in left field and atop the batting order. Welcome to The Show. For the Orioles: Matt Angle LF J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters DH Derrek Lee 1B Mark Reynolds 3B Robert Andino 2B Craig Tatum C Mitch Atkins RHP
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Quick update on Matusz

Quick update on Matusz
Orioles pitching coach Rick Adair received positive reports on left-hander Brian Matusz, who made his third start last night for Triple-A Norfolk and blanked Gwinnett on three hits over seven innings. Matusz walked two and struck out eight. Matusz's fastball mostly sat at 86 mph with the Orioles, but Adair said it averaged 88 mph and touched 90 last night. "He was good, better," Adair said. "His velocity on average was up a little bit. His changeup was good. He held runners. And...
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Showalter speaks after 6-5 win

Showalter speaks after 6-5 win
Michael Gonzalez recorded his first save tonight since the third game of the 2010 season at Tropicana Field. Yes, it's been that long. Ending a nine-game losing streak is never easy. So what was it like for manager Buck Showalter to watch a starting pitcher throw strikes, go seven innings and give his team a chance to win? "Kind of reminds you of the formula," he said. "Obviously, Alfredo (Simon) was really good. Most innings, he's been. Pretty close to his pitch count. We were going...
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Orioles put Guerrero on DL, option Viola

Orioles put Guerrero on DL, option Viola
Why wait until tomorrow when you can announce your roster moves tonight? The Orioles placed Vladimir Guerrero on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 11, and optioned left-hander Pedro Viola to Double-A Bowie. Outfielder Matt Angle and left-hander Troy Patton have been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and will be in uniform tomorrow afternoon. Patton will be used in long and middle relief. There are no current plans to place him in the rotation.
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More Simon and Matusz (O's end nine-game skid)

More Simon and Matusz (O's end nine-game skid)
Tonight's attendance: 24,835 Alfredo Simon became the second Orioles pitcher to complete seven innings in the last 29 games dating back to June 12. And he's in line for the win. It all starts with starting pitching. Simon allowed two runs and three hits, walked one and struck out five. He threw 79 pitches, 56 for strikes, before Koji Uehara replaced him to begin the eighth. This is Simon's longest outing since Sept. 23, 2008. He'll leave the team tomorrow night and fly to the Dominican...
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