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More on the postponement and Tillman

More on the postponement and Tillman
A final decision hasn't been made, but I'd expect the Orioles to schedule a day-night doubleheader against the Yankees in August. I'll pass along the makeup date once it's available. Hold onto those tickets. Manager Buck Showalter told reporters that Chris Tillman is being skipped in the rotation because of "right groin issues" that surfaced during the pitcher's last start. "We'll take this opportunity to try to clear that up," Showalter said. "It looks like we'll stay in line...
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Tillman skipped in rotation

Tillman skipped in rotation
Brad Bergesen will make tomorrow's start against Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia, and Jake Arrieta will start Sunday's finale. Chris Tillman is being skipped in the rotation because of a sore groin muscle, according to manager Buck Showalter. Tillman apparently felt good enough to pitch Sunday, but tonight's postponement allows him to gain additional rest. He can pitch in relief if needed. Following Monday's open date on the schedule, the rotation for the series against the Red Sox...
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Tonight's game postponed; no makeup date announced

Tonight's game postponed; no makeup date announced
Tonight's game between the Orioles and Yankees at Camden Yards has been postponed because of rain. A makeup date will be announced at a later time. Fans are advised to keep their tickets. That's all the information I can provide at the moment.
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Showalter on Gonzalez

Showalter on Gonzalez
Orioles manager Buck Showalter is trying to use struggling left-hander Michael Gonzalez in less-pressurized situations, though it's not an easy proposition. Gonzalez has allowed runs in five of his six appearances, and home runs in back-to-back outings. Gonzalez isn't pitching as well as he'd like, of course, and "he's not pitching as well as I want him to, too," Showalter said. "He's still going to pitch. In the American League, you don't have somebody down there who doesn't pitch...
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Showalter on Izturis, random notes

Showalter on Izturis, random notes
As I wrote in my last entry, shortstop Cesar Izturis is expected to start tomorrow night. He hasn't been in the lineup since April 17. Izturis is the type of individual who won't sulk while he's sitting. He's also available to counsel Robert Andino. "As advertised, as we thought," manager Buck Showalter said. "It was a good move for us. Izzy's like having a seventh coach. He gets it, he understands the game. He's going to do this for a long time when he quits playing. He's going to...
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Matusz and Simon updates, Yankees lineup

Matusz and Simon updates, Yankees lineup
Left-hander Brian Matusz threw from 120 feet on flat ground today and didn't report any pain related to his left intercostal muscle. He'll throw again on Sunday, with a slightly more aggressive approach, and progress to two mound sessions at Camden Yards if he doesn't experience any setbacks. Matusz is slated to throw bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. He could return to the minor league complex in Sarasota after the homestand, which would enable him to throw in nicer weather. The...
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Tonight's lineup against the Yankees

Tonight's lineup against the Yankees
The tarp's on the field and a light rain continues to fall, but at least the lineup is posted. For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Nick Markakis RF Derrek Lee 1B Vladimir Guerrero DH Adam Jones CF Mark Reynolds 3B Matt Wieters C Jake Fox LF Robert Andino SS Brad Bergesen RHP
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No offense, no relief

No offense, no relief
The offense is back. Or it isn't. Pick a night. The Orioles scored 16 runs in their last two games before last night, but Scott Baker shut them out for seven innings, and they managed only one run on Vladimir Guerrero's infield hit off Jim Hoey. It's especially disturbing when you consider that they didn't score after the third inning in Wednesday night's 5-4 victory. That's one run in 14 innings. The No. 2 hitter, Nick Markakis is batting .203. No. 3 hitter Derrek Lee is batting...
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Guthrie and Roberts on tonight's game

Guthrie and Roberts on tonight's game
Jeremy Guthrie turned in another quality start, but he wasn't satisfied, saying he was "outpitched" by Minnesota's Scott Baker and took the loss. "I didn't make the big pitches where I needed to," he said. "It's a reoccurring thing and it's not good enough, not good enough tonight, not good enough last time, not good enough the time before. So we'll work on it, try to get better, make better pitches." At least Guthrie has his health. "I felt much stronger today than I felt the...
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Postgame Showalter

Postgame Showalter
Manager Buck Showalter spent about five minutes taking questions from reporters after tonight's 3-1 loss to the Twins. On Jeremy Guthrie: "His health, he's turned the corner. He's in good shape. He gave us a real chance to win. Deserves a better fate. Just ran up against a guy who was as good as he was tonight, and maybe a little better. Got a changeup out over the plate to (Jim) Thome. And we just didn't put much together offensively. We didn't square up many balls at all. We knew...
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Guthrie done after seven (updated w/ final score)

Guthrie done after seven (updated w/ final score)
Jeremy Guthrie deserved better than leaving tonight's game with a 2-0 deficit. Guthrie allowed two runs and seven hits, walked none and struck out four. He also hit two batters. He threw 104 pitches, 68 for strikes. His only clean inning was the first, but he kept batting. Unfortunately for the Orioles, Scott Baker has suffocated the Orioles' offense with seven shutout innings and only four hits allowed. He's struck out nine batters. Speaking of being stingy, Guthrie has surrendered two...
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Markakis battles, strands two (updated)

Markakis battles, strands two (updated)
The Orioles continue to trail the Twins, 1-0, as we head to the top of the sixth. Matt Wieters doubled to right field with one out in the bottom of the fifth, and Brian Roberts walked to keep the rally alive after Robert Andino struck out. Nick Markakis battled Scott Baker through a nine-pitch at-bat before striking out on a slider. Markakis fouled off five pitches while running the count full. Markakis snapped out of a 1-for-21 slump by going 2-for-4 last night. However, he's 0-for-3...
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Guthrie through the third (updated)

Guthrie through the third (updated)
Jeremy Guthrie has made one mistake tonight, and he's trailing, 1-0, because of it. Jim Thome homered to center field with one out in the second inning, upping his career total to 591. Thome was batting .163 with one homer, five RBIs and a .279 slugging percentage. Guthrie also allowed a two-out single to Denard Span in the third. He's thrown 38 pitches, 26 for strikes, and his fastball has topped out at 94 mph. Twins starter Scott Baker, looking for his first victory of 2011, retired the...
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Taking a walk with Lee

Taking a walk with Lee
Derrek Lee has two RBIs this season, and they both came on April 6, when he hit his only home run of the season. He's carrying a .206 average that's been dragged down, in part, by his 2-for-11 stretch in this series. At least he's been patient. Lee has nine of the Orioles' 42 walks to lead the club in that category. Is Lee going through an adjustment period after switching leagues? "I think there's some of that, too," manager Buck Showalter said. "I think we lose sight of that, but...
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Matusz on the mend

Matusz on the mend
Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz says he's been pain-free for six or seven days after a minor setback, and he's ready to take the next steps in his progression toward a return to the rotation. Matusz reported to Camden Yards today after a stint at the minor league complex in Sarasota, where he's been rehabbing a strained intercostal muscle. He'll remain here for the rest of the homestand. What happens next is anybody's guess. "I feel really good," he said. "I played catch three days in a...
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Orioles lineup against Twins

Orioles lineup against Twins
The Orioles are trotting out a familiar lineup for tonight's series finale against the Twins at Camden Yards. They've scored 16 runs in the last two games, so they're not going to shake it up. For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Nick Markakis RF Derrek Lee 1B Vladimir Guerrero DH Luke Scott LF Adam Jones CF Mark Reynolds 3B Matt Wieters C Robert Andino SS Jeremy Guthrie RHP
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Second look at second guesses

Second look at second guesses
After scoring 20 runs during their eight-game losing streak, the Orioles have totaled 16 in the last two nights. That's why it doesn't pay to panic. It's a 162-game season. The bats were bound to heat up. Nick Markakis went 2-for-4 after falling into a 1-for-20 slump. Vladimir Guerrero became the first Oriole to homer in consecutive games. Just when I started to get used to Matt Wieters producing loud outs and looping base hits, he's now producing loud hits. He's driving the ball with...
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More postgame chatter

More postgame chatter
Zach Britton is the latest Oriole to be slowed by flu-like symptoms, but he took the ball tonight and turned in his third quality start in four outings. Zach Britton recaps his outing against the Twins Wednesday night "It could have been better," he said. "I wasn't happy with the walks, especially with the 5-1 lead and you put guys on base and it ends up being a close game like that, so I wasn't happy with the wildness. But we scored a lot of runs and kept us in the game. "I'm...
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Postgame Showalter

Postgame Showalter
Manager Buck Showalter had no doubt that Denard Span's fly ball with two outs in the ninth would stay on the right side of the fence. He just wasn't sure whether it would actually hit the fence. "I thought at the very worst it would be off the wall," Showalter said following the Orioles' 5-4 victory over the Twins. "I'm glad he didn't hit it two hours earlier. The ball was flying. It was a weird wind earlier, so we were fortunate." Buck Showalter meets with the media to discuss the...
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Gregg saves the night

Gregg saves the night
Kevin Gregg entered in the ninth inning with the Orioles ahead, 5-4. Save situation. He's the closer. Gregg ran the count to 3-1 on leadoff hitter Steve Holm and induced a pop up in front of the mound. The crowd cheered. Yes, cheered. Matt Tolbert stepped to the plate and fell behind, 1-2. More applause. Tolbert swung through an 84 mph splitter for the second out. The ovation grew louder. Fans rose to their feet and kept cheering. Denard Span took a ball, fouled off a 93 mph fastball...
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