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Tillman outlasts Lester (O's win 3-2)

August 29, 2013, 5:33pm

Orioles

BOSTON - Chris Tillman has returned to the mound for the bottom of the seventh inning, trying to hold onto a 3-2 lead over the Red Sox. Jon Lester was done after the sixth, charged with three runs and five hits, with three walks and four strikeouts. He won't pick up his 16th career win over the Orioles in 24 starts. Tillman had retired eight in a row and 12 of 14 before Shane Victorino led off the sixth with his third home run and ninth RBI of this series. Daniel Nava doubled with two outs,...

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More two-out trouble for Orioles, but they lead 2-1 (now 3-1)

August 29, 2013, 4:13pm

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BOSTON - Last night, the Orioles were burned by a two-out, two-run single by Boston's Dustin Pedroia in the seventh inning that tied the game. The outcome was decided after pinch-hitting Mike Carp blooped a two-out RBI single into left field in the eighth. Fast-forward to tonight's game and the bottom of the second inning, when Orioles starter Chris Tillman gave up a leadoff double to Daniel Nava, retired the next two batters on a strikeout and fly ball, and surrendered an RBI single to...

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Showalter: "I like that people are counting us out"

August 29, 2013, 2:00pm

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Showalter: "I like that people are counting us out"

BOSTON - Manager Buck Showalter joked today about all the attention given to the number of players that the Orioles have claimed off revocable waivers, noting that the Red Sox and plenty of other teams in baseball have been just as busy. Does he like that the front office is working hard to bring in another bat? "Everybody is," Showalter replied. "That's why the 'trade deadline' is not really a pure deadline. But everybody is. People who don't see themselves as part of it are trying...

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Valencia at DH, Markakis batting seventh

August 29, 2013, 12:00pm

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Valencia at DH, Markakis batting seventh

BOSTON - Danny Valencia will serve as the designated hitter for the Orioles tonight against Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester. Valencia will bat eighth, one spot after right fielder Nick Markakis, who is hitting seventh. For the Orioles: Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Danny Valencia DH Brian Roberts 2B Chris Tillman RHP For the Red Sox: Jacoby Ellsbury CF Shane Victorino RF Dustin Pedroia 2B David Ortiz DH Daniel...

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Pregame notes and Red Sox lineup

August 29, 2013, 10:50am

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BOSTON - Chris Tillman will make his fifth attempt at his 15th victory tonight, and the Orioles will try to avoid being swept by the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Tillman is 0-1 in his last four starts, but he left two of the three no-decisions with a lead. The other game was tied. Tillman is 7-1 with a 2.97 ERA and seven quality starts in his 11 road outings this season. He's 3-1 with a 2.08 ERA in eight career starts against the Red Sox. Tillman doesn't have a decision in three career starts...

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Add Morse to the Orioles' list of waiver claims

August 29, 2013, 8:37am

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BOSTON - Executive vice president Dan Duquette is serious about adding a right-handed bat as the deadline approaches for teams to set their playoff rosters. The Orioles made a waiver claim yesterday on Minnesota outfielder Josh Willingham, and they did the same today with Seattle first baseman/outfielder Michael Morse, according to an industry source. Maybe it's an ex-Nats thing. Or an injured slugger thing. Morse has appeared in only 76 games since the Mariners acquired him from the...

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About last night ...

August 28, 2013, 9:03pm

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BOSTON - This isn't exactly how the road trip was supposed to unfold. The Orioles will try to avoid being swept tonight at Fenway Park. Then, they'll fly to New York for a three-game series against the Yankees. Then, it's off to Cleveland, which also is ahead of the Orioles in the wild card race. Having fun yet? I scanned Twitter following last night's 4-3 loss while waiting for manager Buck Showalter to meet with reporters. Naturally, I came across more nonsense about how the Orioles...

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Orioles put in waiver claim on Willingham

August 28, 2013, 8:28pm

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BOSTON - In their continuing search for a right-handed hitter, the Orioles have put in a waiver claim on Twins outfielder Josh Willingham, an industry source confirmed late tonight. The Orioles are attempting to work out a trade for Willingham, 34, who's batting .215/.347/.391 with 19 doubles, 12 homers and 45 RBIs in 88 games. He's a career .257/.360/.475 hitter with 179 homers in 10 major league seasons with the Marlins, Nationals, Athletics and Twins. Willingham is signed through the...

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Machado and Hunter on 4-3 loss

August 28, 2013, 7:25pm

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BOSTON - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado raced into shallow left field, his glove raised, his eyes locked on a looping ball off the bat off Red Sox pinch-hitter Mike Carp. He almost had it. He only got air. Carp's single scored Jarrod Saltalamacchia with two outs in the bottom of the eighth to break a 3-3 tie. The Orioles lost 4-3 and fell 4 1/2 games behind the Athletics for the second wild card. "I thought I had it," Machado said. "Just a little bit short. Jumped too early. "I...

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Buck and Bud in Boston

August 28, 2013, 7:12pm

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BOSTON - The Orioles have lost eight one-run games in a row, the latest a 4-3 defeat to the Red Sox tonight at Fenway Park. Last season, they were 29-9 in one-run games. So much has changed. Manager Buck Showalter watched his club surrender a 3-1 lead, the Red Sox moving ahead on Mike Carp's two-out bloop single in the bottom of the eighth. The ball barely eluded the glove of third baseman Manny Machado as he raced into shallow left field. Boston tied the game in the seventh on Dustin...

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Davis breaks tie with Gentile (O's lose 4-3)

August 28, 2013, 5:13pm

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Davis breaks tie with Gentile (O's lose 4-3)

BOSTON - If you're keeping count, that's 47 home runs for Orioles first baseman Chris Davis. Davis added to his total tonight by jumping on the first pitch from Boston starter John Lackey in the top of the sixth inning. He drove an 85 mph cutter to center field to increase the Orioles' lead to 3-1. Davis also drove in a run in the first with a double, and the homer upped his RBI total to 120. Miguel Tejada owns the club record with 150. Davis now ranks third on the Orioles' single-season...

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Norris holds onto early lead (Machado homers, O's lead 2-1)

August 28, 2013, 3:35pm

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Norris holds onto early lead (Machado homers, O's lead 2-1)

BOSTON - Before tonight, Orioles starter Bud Norris had posted a 6.31 ERA in the first inning this season. It dropped to 1.80 in the second and 1.08 in the third, jumped to 8.28 in the fourth, dropped to 2.19 in the fifth and rose to 6.27 in the sixth. Norris has allowed 18 runs in the first, 23 in the fourth and 17 in the sixth. Those are the danger zones. The Orioles gave Norris a 1-0 lead in the top of the first tonight, and he took good care of it in the bottom half, stranding Jacoby...

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Showalter confirms Chen as Sunday starter

August 28, 2013, 1:57pm

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Showalter confirms Chen as Sunday starter

BOSTON - Remove "TBA" from Sunday's starter at Yankee Stadium. Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed this afternoon that left-hander Wei-Yin Chen will take the mound in the series finale against the Yankees after being optioned earlier today. Chen will throw a bullpen session at 11 a.m. Thursday and meet up with the team over the weekend. Because he started last night, he will be working on normal rest in the Bronx. Chen already has left the team with his interpreter, Tim Lin....

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Chen optioned to GCL, Gausman talks about latest promotion

August 28, 2013, 12:13pm

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Chen optioned to GCL, Gausman talks about latest promotion

BOSTON - The Orioles made the expected roster move today, recalling Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning left-hander Wei-Yin Chen to the Gulf Coast League team. The GCL Orioles end their season on Thursday, making Chen eligible to return in a few days. However, he's expected back when rosters expand on Sunday. The Orioles list Sunday's starter as TBA. Chen can fill that spot in New York. Gausman was told of his promotion before yesterday's game at Norfolk. "Had a flight at...

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Gausman is in Boston (with lineups and updates)

August 28, 2013, 11:09am

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Gausman is in Boston (with lineups and updates)

BOSTON - Pitcher Kevin Gausman has joined the Orioles and is currently at Fenway Park. The Orioles haven't announced a roster move. They could option left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, who started last night, and bring him back in a few days. Gausman is 1-2 with a 4.04 ERA in eight games at Triple-A Norfolk, including seven starts. He was 1-3 with a 6.21 ERA in nine games with the Orioles, including five starts. Gausman provides an extra bullpen arm after the Orioles lost to the Red Sox, 13-2, last...

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It's Norris vs. Lackey tonight

August 28, 2013, 8:25am

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BOSTON - Wilson Betemit is expected to make his first start tonight with the Orioles facing right-hander John Lackey at Fenway Park. Betemit replaced Chris Davis at first base last night and had one at-bat, resulting in a ground ball to second that completed a 13-2 loss to the Red Sox. Betemit is 1-for-8 with a double and three strikeouts lifetime against Lackey. In a strange twist, left-handers are batting .232 against Lackey this season, while right-handers are batting .275. Trust me,...

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Orioles' starters need to pitch in

August 27, 2013, 8:42pm

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BOSTON - Call it a cliche or a tired expression or the foundation of winning teams, but it all starts with starting pitching. Again last night, an Orioles starter fell short as the club fell further behind in the wild card race. The Orioles' rotation has posted a 4.65 ERA this season, ranking 27th in the majors. Only the Astros (4.67), Blue Jays (5.05) and Twins (5.11) are worse. Last season, the Orioles' starters posted a 4.42 ERA that ranked 21st. Honestly, how many of you assumed that...

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Chen: "I have to apologize to my team"

August 27, 2013, 7:19pm

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BOSTON - Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen turned in his worst start as a major leaguer, allowing a career-high eight runs in a career-low 3 2/3 innings in a 13-2 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. "I have to apologize to my team. I didn't want to hurt my team," Chen said through his interpreter, Tim Lin, while standing outside the visiting clubhouse. "I still have to keep my same approach and do my work, same preparation every day. I just need to work with Billy (Castro) in my bullpen...

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Showalter speaks after 13-2 loss

August 27, 2013, 7:03pm

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BOSTON - With the Athletics winning tonight, the Orioles now trail them by 3 1/2 games for the second wild card spot in the American League. Orioles manager Buck Showalter stood beside his desk in the visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park and took questions from reporters following tonight's 13-2 loss to the Red Sox. On Boston left-hander Felix Doubront: "He had a basket full of cutters tonight. A lot of cutters, and got in on some bats. We had one opportunity against him and cashed in two,...

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Flaherty headed to Delmarva (O's lose 13-2)

August 27, 2013, 5:23pm

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Flaherty headed to Delmarva (O's lose 13-2)

BOSTON - Upon further review, Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty will report to low Single-A Delmarva after being optioned today, and he will play for the Shorebirds on Wednesday and Thursday. The Orioles initially said Flaherty have been optioned to Single-A Frederick. The Shorebirds are home against Kannapolis the next two nights before finishing the season at Hickory. Flaherty will become the first major league player to suit up for Delmarva in 2013. The Shorebirds will make a corresponding...