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Pregame Showalter and Indians lineup

Pregame Showalter and Indians lineup
Manager Buck Showalter had a lot to talk about during his pregame session with the media. On serving his suspension tonight: "We've got a chance tonight." "Managers don't really have any rights to appeal, even though we belong to the union. I think our right to appeal is talking to Joe (Torre), so I did that today." On the players' punishments: "I haven't really seen a lot. I've just been looking at what ours are. I think it's more take a look at the finished product when the...
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Two new updates on Guerrero, Izturis, Scott and the rotation

Two new updates on Guerrero, Izturis, Scott and the rotation
It was determined by Major League Baseball that Red Sox manager Terry Francona will not be suspended or fined because Red Sox pitcher Kyle Weiland did not intentionally throw at Vladimir Guerrero during Sunday's game. Orioles manager Buck Showalter is serving his one-game suspension tonight. Kevin Gregg was fined $2,500. Michael Gonzalez was fined $1,500, and Jim Johnson was fined $500. Vladimir Guerrero isn't in the lineup because of the sore hand and wrist. Guerrero told Showalter this...
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Guerrero out of lineup as O's open second half vs. Indians

Guerrero out of lineup as O's open second half vs. Indians
The Orioles have posted their lineup for Thursday's opener of a four-game series with the Cleveland Indians, and designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero isn't in it. Instead, Matt Wieters will serve as the DH with Craig Tatum catching. Here's the Orioles lineup: SS - Hardy RF - Markakis CF - Jones DH - Wieters 1B - Lee LF - Pie 3B - Reynolds 2B - Davis C - Tatum RHP - Guthrie
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Gregg suspended four games, Gonzalez three; both will appeal

Gregg suspended four games, Gonzalez three; both will appeal
Major League Baseball has handed down suspensions and fines related to the ejection-filled series between the Orioles and Red Sox at Fenway Park. Orioles reliever Kevin Gregg and Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz received four-game suspensions and undisclosed fines. Gregg's punishment was scheduled to begin tonight, but he will appeal the ban. Gregg and Ortiz threw punches Friday night, and both dugouts and bullpens emptied, after Gregg pitched inside to Ortiz and then shouted to him as...
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I want to know ...

I want to know ...
My biggest fear today is I'll plop down on my couch, grab the remote, turn on MASN for the Orioles-Indians game and realize it's being played at Camden Yards. Or I'll order a dirty martini, ask the bartender to turn on the Orioles-Indians game and ... see above. The Orioles haven't been home since June 30, and they turned their fans into road worriers with that 1-9 trip that dropped them 16 games below .500. So why do we still care about the 2011 season? Well, it doesn't end this...
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Nothing new on Roberts

Nothing new on Roberts
I was told last week that second baseman Brian Roberts would be re-examined by concussion specialist Dr. Michael Collins today in Pittsburgh, but his appointment is now set for tomorrow. Roberts' most recent appointment was June 21. He wasn't cleared to begin full baseball activities, but he's been swinging a bat, playing catch and tracking pop ups. Roberts hasn't played since May 16 in Boston. The headaches and dizzy spells aren't as frequent, but he won't be allowed to do full...
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A few off-day notes

A few off-day notes
The Rangers put pitcher Scott Feldman on waivers for the purpose of outrighting him to Triple-A Round Rock. He'd have to clear, of course, before the Rangers could do it. The Orioles don't appear to have much interest in Feldman despite their need for another starter in an unproductive rotation. I wouldn't say their level is zero, but it's not much higher. Feldman is expected to clear later this afternoon and be outrighted. He's coming off microfracture knee surgery and is 3-1 with a...
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Munching on trade chips

Munching on trade chips
Maybe I missed it last night. Did the FOX announcers bother to point out that Orioles catcher Matt Wieters didn't have a passed ball in the first half of the season? It seemed like a good time to mention it while he was being charged with one in his first All-Star Game. Watching Lance Berkman last night reminded me of the times over the winter that I included his name among the Orioles' targets at first base. He wasn't a popular choice among most of the fans here who saw the declining...
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Wieters grounds out, charged with passed ball

Wieters grounds out, charged with passed ball
Matt Wieters finally got to bat in his first All-Star Game, grounding to second baseman Brandon Phillips on the first pitch thrown by Atlanta's Jonny Venters while leading off the top of the eighth inning. Wieters, batting from the right side, swung at a 97 mph fastball. No sense wasting any time. Wieters made the American League team largely on his defense, but he was charged with his first passed ball of 2011 in the bottom of the seventh after Seattle's Brandon League crossed him up. The...
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Wieters behind the AL plate (will lead off eighth)

Wieters behind the AL plate (will lead off eighth)
Orioles catcher Matt Wieters entered tonight's All-Star Game in the bottom of the sixth inning. That didn't take too long. I thought American League manager Ron Washington might save him for extra innings. Wieters set the target for Indians reliever Chris Perez, who gave up a double to former teammate Yadier Molina in a scoreless inning. Wieters has faced Perez only once in his career, so his familiarity with the right-hander is limited, but I'm sure he got acquainted with everyone on the...
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Reviewing the first half

Reviewing the first half
If you weren't invited to the All-Star Game as a late replacement, you might want to check your voicemail or text messages. My interest in the "mid-summer classic" has waned over the years. Considering that three-fourths of the players chosen this year withdrew for various reasons - they're injured, they pitched on Sunday, they don't like a dry heat - I'd prefer to watch any program with a Kardashian sister. (Scott Rolen is the starting third baseman for the National League. He's...
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Quick updates on Scott and Duchscherer (and Miclat)

Quick updates on Scott and Duchscherer (and Miclat)
Nothing major here, but Luke Scott and Justin Duchscherer were examined today by team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens while the rest of the team - with the exception of All-Star catcher Matt Wieters - returned home or went on vacation. Scott underwent an MRA last week that didn't reveal additional damage to his right shoulder. He received another cortisone injection today, along with further reassurances that he could be activated from the disabled list on July 19. Scott could end up having...
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What's happening at second base?

What's happening at second base?
You know it's going bad for Jeremy Guthrie when he gives up one run yesterday and loses his 12th game. Talk about no run support! Guthrie pitched 3 1/3 innings in relief of Mitch Atkins. He's slated to start Thursday night against the Indians at Camden Yards, but he could switch places with Jake Arrieta. Yes, the Orioles also play at Camden Yards. It's just been a while. I can't talk about the rotation today. I'll get back to it later this week, but not today. I don't want to compute...
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Quick Machado update

Quick Machado update
Shortstop Manny Machado went 0-for-2 tonight in the All-Star Futures Game in Phoenix. Machado, batting second, flied to right field in the first inning and flied to right again in the third. They looked like duplicate outs. Tim Beckham, the first-overall pick in the 2008 draft, pinch-hit for Machado with two outs in the fifth inning and Team USA leading the World Team, 3-0. Machado is hitting .222 with two homers and four RBIs in 14 games at Single-A Frederick. He batted .276 with six...
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Are eight ejections enough? (O's lose 8-6)

Are eight ejections enough? (O's lose 8-6)
Since plate umpire Marty Foster issued warnings to both benches, he's had to toss Red Sox pitcher Kyle Weiland and manager Terry Francona, and Orioles pitcher Michael Gonzalez and manager Buck Showalter. Weiland hit Vladimir Guerrero on the hand. Gonzalez threw behind David Ortiz. Buck Showalter is not happy with losing Reynolds and Guerrero Ortiz still hasn't been hit in this series, but he's been front and center in the series-long feud. He's the biggest target and nobody can hit...
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Quick Matusz, Reynolds and game updates (Weiland ejected)

Quick Matusz, Reynolds and game updates (Weiland ejected)
Left-hander Brian Matusz threw 105 pitches in 5 1/3 innings today for Triple-A Norfolk. He left with two runners on base, and they both scored while he sat in the dugout. Matusz is charged with two runs and six hits. He walked three, struck out six and threw a wild pitch. He threw 60 strikes among his 105 pitches. Nick Bierbrodt let the inherited runners score. Matusz gave up two hits in the first inning, a bunt single and walk in the third, a single and walk in the fourth, a single in the...
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Can Guthrie provide relief? (Reynolds injured)

Can Guthrie provide relief? (Reynolds injured)
Mitch Atkins is done after 1 2/3 innings, which makes him a perfect fit for this Orioles rotation. Atkins gave up three home runs in the second inning, though not in a row. It wasn't that bad. Kevin Youkilis just tied the game, 6-6, with a two-run shot that sent Atkins to the bench. Atkins also surrendered homers to Marco Scutaro and Dustin Pedroia among his seven hits and 64 pitches. Jeremy Guthrie is making his second relief appearance. He's scheduled to start the second-half opener...
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Another early deficit (O's take lead)

Another early deficit (O's take lead)
The Orioles didn't turn a double play. They didn't come up with a sharp ground ball. They didn't put a batter away after getting ahead in the count. They didn't keep the game scoreless in the bottom of the first inning. Yes, the Orioles will play from behind again today. The Red Sox scored twice off Mitch Atkins in the first inning to take a 2-0 lead at Fenway Park. Robert Andino couldn't turn a double play on Dustin Pedroia's sharp grounder that followed Jacoby Ellsbury's leadoff...
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While waiting for the lineups (and here they are)

While waiting for the lineups (and here they are)
For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Derrek Lee 1B Mark Reynolds 3B Nolan Reimold LF Robert Andino 2B Mitch Atkins RHP For the Red Sox: Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Gonzalez 1B Youkilis 3B Ortiz DH Reddick LF Varitek C Drew RF Scutaro SS Weiland RHP Orioles starters have completed seven innings just once in the last 25 games and have a 7.41 ERA in 119 innings. In the last 15 games, the starters are 2-11 with a 9.00 ERA in...
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Another night, another loss (and Norfolk update)

Another night, another loss (and Norfolk update)
I wondered this morning whether last night's brawl would serve as a "rallying point" tonight. I warned that they could fall behind by 18 runs in the first inning. Wrong and wrong. The Orioles went down quietly, managing only four hits and losing, 4-0, at Fenway Park. Buck Showalter meets with Jim Hunter after the O's are shutout by the Red Sox 4-0 They've dropped six in a row and been outscored, 50-18, during the stretch. They've lost 20 of 26. They're crawling to the All-Star break....
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