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Hammel wild early

June 01, 2013, 12:46pm

Orioles

Jason Hammel has matched his season high for walks today, and he hit the mark after only 1 2/3 innings. Not good. Hammel has issued three free passes, as he also did in four other starts. Factor in two singles, and he's fortunate to only be trailing 1-0. Five of the first nine batters reached against Hammel, including Matt Tuiasosopo, who singled in the second inning to score Victor Martinez after Alex Avila grounded into a 4-6-3 double play to nearly take Hammel off the hook. I also...

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Duquette talks about Rauch

June 01, 2013, 10:44am

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The Orioles had interest in signing pitcher Jon Rauch over the winter, and they were able to secure a minor league deal with him over the weekend. Executive vice president Dan Duquette is hoping that his patience pays off. Rauch will report to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and join the Tides bullpen. A spot must be cleared for him, since the current roster is at full capacity. "He's a qualified major league reliever," Duquette said. "He had a really good year last year. He can set up and...

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Orioles sign Rauch to minor league deal

June 01, 2013, 10:10am

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The Orioles have signed 6-foot-11 pitcher Jon Rauch to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk. He will report to the Tides on Monday. Rauch, 34, was 1-2 with a 7.56 ERA in 15 relief appearances with the Miami Marlins this season, with 23 hits allowed, seven walks and 15 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings. Rauch has played for eight major league teams, including Montreal/Washington, over parts of 11 seasons. He's 43-40 with a 3.90 ERA. He posted a 3.59 ERA in 73 games with the...

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Orioles break out same lineup today (with Tigers lineup)

June 01, 2013, 8:32am

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't making any changes to his lineup this afternoon after his club rallied last night to defeat the Tigers 7-5 at Camden Yards. Chris Dickerson hit a walk-off three-run homer and he remains the designated hitter today. Ryan Flaherty gets another start at second base. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Chris Dickerson DH Ryan Flaherty 2B Jason Hammel RHP For the...

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Gausman learning from Garcia

May 31, 2013, 10:00pm

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While Freddy Garcia was sweating profusely and putting the Nationals' offense in a deep freeze Thursday night during his eight scoreless innings, Orioles manager Buck Showalter glanced down the bench at young starter Kevin Gausman and noticed how he kept watching intently. Each pitch, each sequence, each out. Gausman throws 99 mph. Garcia celebrates if his fastball ventures into the upper 80s. They have little in common besides the uniform, but Gausman took advantage of another opportunity to...

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Showalter speaks after 7-5 victory

May 31, 2013, 6:55pm

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After Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer retired the last 16 batters he faced tonight, the Orioles must have felt as though they were getting a fresh start with a new pitcher entering in the bottom of the ninth. "Kind of similar to last night with Freddy (Garcia)," said Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Except for the outcome. Jim Johnson got the save for the Orioles last night after Garcia went eight innings, but Tigers closer Jose Valverde blew the save tonight after surrendering a solo...

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Gonzalez done after six innings (Dickerson with walk-off HR)

May 31, 2013, 5:19pm

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Gonzalez done after six innings (Dickerson with walk-off HR)

Another Orioles starter completed six innings tonight, the third to do so in the last nine games. Otherwise, it was a fairly disappointing night for Miguel Gonzalez, who was replaced by left-hander Troy Patton to begin the seventh. Gonzalez is charged with a season-high five earned runs and seven hits, with three walks, six strikeouts, two home runs and a wild pitch. He threw 105 pitches, matching his season high - 66 for strikes. Gonzalez still hasn't won since April 23 against the Blue...

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Gonzalez feeling the heat early tonight (O's down 5-3)

May 31, 2013, 3:21pm

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Gonzalez feeling the heat early tonight (O's down 5-3)

It was 90 degrees at Camden Yards tonight as Miguel Gonzalez threw his first pitch to Tigers leadoff hitter Omar Infante. It probably rose to 92 as Infante swung through a slider for the first out. Freddy Garcia is now classified as a flood zone. Before tonight, the Orioles ranked second in the American League with 273 runs scored. The Tigers ranked third with 268. The Tigers led the AL with a .279 average. The Orioles ranked second at .276. The two teams were tied for the AL lead in hits...

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Notes on Dickerson, Strop, Teagarden, Britton and the rotation (updated)

May 31, 2013, 1:01pm

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Notes on Dickerson, Strop, Teagarden, Britton and the rotation (updated)

Orioles outfielder Chris Dickerson has been receiving treatment for a sore left wrist, which limited him to one at-bat since his last start on May 23. Dickerson was a candidate to go on the disabled list last weekend before the Orioles decided to put reliever Pedro Strop on the DL while recalling pitcher Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. Manager Buck Showalter had mentioned that there were two or three players being considered. Dickerson is batting .318/.333/.568 with two doubles, three...

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Dickerson the DH tonight (with Tigers lineup)

May 31, 2013, 11:12am

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Dickerson the DH tonight (with Tigers lineup)

Chris Dickerson is in the Orioles lineup tonight as the designated hitter, his first start since May 23 in Toronto. Dickerson has one at-bat since making that start. The rest of the lineup is predictable. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Chris Dickerson DH Ryan Flaherty 2B Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Tigers Omar Infante 2B Andy Dirks LF Miguel Cabrera 3B Prince Fielder 1B Victor Martinez...

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Machado and more

May 31, 2013, 8:33am

Orioles

Here's a nugget for lunch, which isn't deep-fried and doesn't come with any dipping sauces: According to the MLB Network, Manny Machado has the most hits in a month (44) by a player under 21 since Mickey Mantle had 46 in July 1952. Machado leads the majors with 25 doubles - Boston's Mike Napoli is next with 19 - and he's tied with Detroit's Miguel Cabrera with 79 hits. The Tigers are in town tonight to start a three-game series. I wonder if the Machado-Cabrera angle will get the proper...

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Some striking numbers

May 30, 2013, 7:40pm

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While the Orioles continue to rank at or near the top in several offensive categories, they've totaled the third-fewest strikeouts in the majors. Why is this stat significant? Well, the Orioles ranked sixth in the majors last season with 1,315 strikeouts. So, you know, they're not doing it as much this year. Last year, the Orioles struck out 449 times in 1,829 at-bats in their first 53 games. This year, they struck out 337 times in 1,866 at-bats in their first 53 games. The San Francisco...

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Showalter speaks after 2-0 win

May 30, 2013, 6:17pm

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Orioles manager Buck Showalter got eight scoreless innings out of Freddy Garcia tonight. He considered letting Garcia come back out for the ninth. "He's not going to sweat any more than he already is," Showalter said. "Man, he had a great lather going tonight. I think he changed shirts two or three times. He wears a 54 jersey. That's a big shirt, more room to sweat in." Well played. Jim Johnson retired all three batters he faced in the ninth to record his 17th save in the Orioles' 2-0...

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Markakis RBI machine churns out another one (O's win 2-0)

May 30, 2013, 4:15pm

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Markakis RBI machine churns out another one (O's win 2-0)

The Orioles wasted a prime scoring opportunity in the first inning tonight after Nate McLouth's leadoff double and Manny Machado's sacrifice bunt. The next two batters lined out, including Nick Markakis, who was denied by Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa. Given another chance in the third inning, Markakis came through with a double off Nats starter Dan Haren that scored Ryan Flaherty and gave the Orioles a 1-0 lead. Markakis has 14 RBIs in his last 15 games, and 32 this season to tie...

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More notes before tonight's game

May 30, 2013, 2:00pm

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Steve Johnson is the only Orioles reliever who definitely isn't available tonight after working 2 1/3 innings last night and getting the win. Manager Buck Showalter may attempt to lay off Tommy Hunter, as well. Johnson became the 13th Orioles pitcher to record a win last night. In 2012, the Orioles had 17 pitchers record a win, though that total includes first baseman Chris Davis. According to STATS, the Orioles are tied with the Angels for the most pitchers recording wins in the majors....

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Teagarden nearing return, Reimold nearing rehab assignment

May 30, 2013, 1:17pm

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Teagarden nearing return, Reimold nearing rehab assignment

The Orioles could be on the verge of changing backup catchers. Taylor Teagarden has left extended spring training in Sarasota and is headed to Triple-A Norfolk, where he's scheduled to catch nine innings on Friday and seven-to-nine on Saturday, and serve as the designated hitter on Sunday. "Hopefully all those things happen," said manager Buck Showalter. "That's the plan, Stan." Teagarden may rejoin the Orioles in Houston on Tuesday. Otherwise, his injury-rehab assignment will...

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Flaherty stays at second base, Pearce remains the DH

May 30, 2013, 11:10am

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Flaherty stays at second base, Pearce remains the DH

Orioles manager Buck Showalter noted the contributions from the bottom of his lineup last night, and he's not making any changes to it tonight. Ryan Flaherty remains at second base after registering his first two-hit game of the season, including an RBI double. Steve Pearce remains the designated hitter after homering last night. For the Orioles Nate McLouth LF Manny Machado 3B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Ryan Flaherty 2B Steve Pearce DH Freddy...

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Garcia vs. Haren tonight

May 30, 2013, 8:24am

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Freddy Garcia is still looking for his first win at Camden Yards as an Oriole, and he's willing to work up a sweat for it. As if he has a choice. Garcia is nicknamed "Sweaty Freddy" for a reason. The man perspires while shuffling a deck of cards. He's drenched by the first inning. Heck, he's drenched by his first meal. If a manager gauged whether Garcia was fatigued by the way he looked, the bullpen phone would ring during the anthem. It's going to be a scorcher tonight. Game time...

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This, that and the other

May 29, 2013, 8:14pm

Orioles

I have to admit, I began to wonder yesterday whether the Orioles were considering a position change for reliever Pedro Strop. He was fielding balls at shortstop while the club videotaped him. And around here, guys change arm slots and pitches and positions as regularly as they change socks. Strop started out as a shortstop, so it wasn't that far of a reach. "He's not making a change to shortstop," said manager Buck Showalter, pointing out that Strop was simply taking part in a throwing...

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Showalter speaks after 9-6 win

May 29, 2013, 6:43pm

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The Orioles set a season high with four home runs tonight and also tied their season high by allowing four home runs, the second night in a row that they've surrendered that many to the Nationals. If that's going to happen, you may as well win the game and focus on the first part. "It was a good win," said manager Buck Showalter following a 9-6 victory at Camden Yards. "I may take a little slower jaunt down Pratt." Sounds like a plan. Roll down the windows, crank up the tunes and soak...