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Showalter speaks after 4-1 loss

Showalter speaks after 4-1 loss
This might be the most agitated that I've seen manager Buck Showalter after a game since the Orioles hired him. He clearly wanted to say more - about plate umpire Dan Bellino's strike zone and Bellino's decision to eject reliever Michael Gonzalez after the left-hander hit Chris Dickerson in the head - but he was biting his tongue so hard, I'm surprised it didn't snap in two. Asked how Bellino explained the ejection, Showalter replied, "That his intent was to throw at him. Pretty obvious,...
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Gonzalez ejected after HBP

Gonzalez ejected after HBP
We said it wouldn't get weird. Michael Gonzalez inherited two runners from Jeremy Accardo with no outs in the 15th inning and gave up a tie-breaking, two-run double to Robinson Cano on his first pitch. Gonzalez drilled Chris Dickerson on the side of the batting helmet with his third pitch, earning an instant ejection from plate umpire Dan Bellino. How in the world can Bellino assume Gonzalez was trying to hit Dickerson in that situation? The Orioles are out of relievers, so Jeremy Guthrie...
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Accardo with the great escape (updated)

Accardo with the great escape (updated)
So much for a rested bullpen. Manager Buck Showalter has used six relievers again tonight, as he did Monday night at Fenway Park. Jeremy Accardo's turn came up in the top of the 13th, which isn't exactly going with the hot hand. Accardo had allowed runs in five straight appearances and six of seven. He permitted five runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings over those five games. And the Yankees pressured him tonight. Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira singled to open the 13th, putting runners...
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And so it continues ...

And so it continues ...
The Orioles loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning, but they couldn't score against Yankees left-hander Boone Logan. Logan replaced Luis Ayala with the sacks full and struck out Luke Scott. He fell behind, 2-0, to Matt Wieters, who swung at the next pitch and flied to right. If it's me, I'm taking on 2-0, but what do I know? First baseman Mark Teixeira kept the game tied with a lunging catch of Alex Rodriguez's wild throw as Vladimir Guerrero reached on an infield...
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Orioles score! Orioles score! (Machado update)

Orioles score! Orioles score! (Machado update)
Yankees starter Bartolo Colon was cruising. He hadn't allowed a run in eight innings and his pitch count stood at a measly 87. He still didn't come out for the ninth. Not with Mariano Rivera in the bullpen. Rivera allowed back-to-back singles to Adam Jones and Nick Markakis with one out, and Vladimir Guerrero lifted a sacrifice fly to left field. Orioles 1, Yankees 1. Didn't Rivera blow a save here on April 24? That's eight career blown saves for Rivera against the Orioles. The...
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No earned runs, no win for Britton (updated)

No earned runs, no win for Britton (updated)
Zach Britton is done after holding the Yankees to one unearned run and six hits over seven innings. Britton can't get the win because Bartolo Colon retired 13 straight Orioles before Adam Jones' leadoff single in the seventh, and his shutout remains intact. The rookie left-hander walked three batters and struck out four. He threw 102 pitches, 58 for strikes. The Orioles haven't scored in Britton's last three starts while he's been in the game. Meanwhile, he hasn't allowed an earned run...
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Britton and Britton

Britton and Britton
While Zach Britton is holding the Yankees to an unearned run through five innings tonight, brother Buck has hit a two-run homer for Single-A Frederick. Buck had five RBIs last Thursday while Zach was throwing nine scoreless innings. The Yankees scored in the fourth on Alex Rodriguez's leadoff single - the ball snuck under shortstop J.J. Hardy's glove as he ranged in the hole - an error by Robert Andino and sacrifice fly by Nick Swisher. Rodriguez was picked off second, but Andino couldn't...
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Izturis to miss 6-8 weeks

Izturis to miss 6-8 weeks
Orioles infielder Cesar Izturis has decided to undergo surgery on his right elbow to move the ulnar nerve, a procedure that will sideline him six-to-eight weeks, according to president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail. Izturis went on the disabled list today, with first baseman Brandon Snyder taking his roster spot. Signed to a $1.5 million contract over the winter, Izturis is batting .192 (5-for-26) with four runs scored in 16 games. Robert Andino received most of the starts at...
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Move with Patton still pending

Move with Patton still pending
Troy Patton is in Baltimore. Or as it's known to him - Limbo. He's here but he's not here. He's in the clubhouse but he's not on the roster. The Orioles flew Patton to Boston and brought him to Camden Yards in case they put first baseman Derrek Lee on the disabled list and returned to a 13-man pitching staff. Instead, Lee remains day-to-day. So does Patton. "I don't know what the deal is," he quipped. "I've been trying to ask around the front office peeps to get the inside scoop,...
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Duchscherer shut down

Duchscherer shut down
Justin Duchscherer was scratched from today's start at extended spring training, and it's unknown when he'll pitch again. Duchscherer was supposed to throw three innings, but he removed himself from the start. A team official said the reason didn't involve Duchscherer's back or hip. Duchscherer is eligible to come off the disabled list on May 30. He's being paid $700,000 and will make another $400,000 if he's on the 25-man roster. Today didn't bring him any closer to that bonus. The...
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Updates on roster and Roberts (and Simon)

Updates on roster and Roberts (and Simon)
The Orioles will put infielder Cesar Izturis on the disabled list if tonight's game is played. Brandon Snyder will be officially recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Snyder is in the clubhouse today. A decision on Derrek Lee could wait a few days. Troy Patton is here, but the Orioles don't have a pressing need for an extra reliever after last night's postponement, so the left-hander is in limbo again. Izturis is dealing with numbness in his right hand related to scar tissue in his elbow. He...
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Roberts out of lineup again (updated)

Roberts out of lineup again (updated)
Luke Scott is playing first base tonight, weather permitting, but it's more interesting that second baseman Brian Roberts is on the bench. Roberts wasn't in last night's lineup, but we blamed it on poor numbers against Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. Roberts is 6-for-24 with seven walks lifetime against Yankees starter Bartolo Colon. Must be a health issue. We'll find out after the clubhouse opens to the media in about 20 minutes. For the Orioles: Felix Pie LF Adam Jones CF Nick...
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Getting to first base

Getting to first base
It's back to Camden Yards tonight, where rookie Zach Britton gets to pitch again with an extra day of rest. It happened in his last start and he shut out the Mariners over nine innings. I'm just saying... I wonder how he's done in the past with the tarp on the field? The forecast isn't promising. The Yankees are sending Bartolo Colon to the mound if the weather allows it. He tossed three scoreless innings against the Orioles on April 14 and is 10-7 with a 3.50 ERA in 21 career games...
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Six scoreless for Simon

Six scoreless for Simon
Making his third rehab start with Double-A Bowie, right-hander Alfredo Simon shut out Richmond on three hits over six innings before Daniel Klein replaced him in the seventh. Simon walked two and struck out four. He threw 83 pitches, 53 for strikes. Simon has allowed six earned runs (seven total) and 14 hits in 16 innings - all of them with Bowie - since beginning his rehab assignment. He's walked five and struck out 17. Simon retired 12 of the last 13 batters he faced. His only real...
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Roster moves coming (updated)

Roster moves coming (updated)
The Orioles are expected to place first baseman Derrek Lee and infielder Cesar Izturis on the disabled list before tomorrow night's game against the Yankees at Camden Yards. Brandon Snyder and Troy Patton, summoned from Triple-A Norfolk, will take their places on the 25-man roster. Lee has a strained left oblique. Izturis has nerve irritation in his right hand that's causing two of his fingers to go numb. Manager Buck Showalter confirmed the decision to place Izturis on the disabled list...
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Orioles lineup missing Roberts and Lee (game postponed)

Orioles lineup missing Roberts and Lee (game postponed)
First baseman Derrek Lee remains day-to-day with a strained left oblique. He hasn't gone on the disabled list, but I'm told Brandon Snyder just walked into the clubhouse. Second baseman Brian Roberts isn't starting tonight because he's 8-for-47 (.170) lifetime against knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Luke Scott LF Mark Reynolds 3B Matt Wieters C J.J. Hardy SS Jake Fox 1B Zach Britton LHP Update:...
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Snyder and Patton in Boston, waiting on Orioles lineup

Snyder and Patton in Boston, waiting on Orioles lineup
Batting practice was canceled because of the rain, but it didn't stop Triple-A first baseman Brandon Snyder and left-hander Troy Patton from flying into Boston. Snyder and Patton have joined the Orioles - according to tweets from The Sun's Peter Schmuck and Jeff Zrebiec, and also confirmed by a team official - and will be activated if first baseman Derrek Lee and infielder Cesar Izturis go on the disabled list. They're in a holding pattern. Again, not because of the weather. I'm sure you...
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Still waiting on possible roster moves (Simon update)

Still waiting on possible roster moves (Simon update)
The Orioles won't know whether they'll need to make any roster moves today until first baseman Derrek Lee shows up at Fenway Park and infielder Cesar Izturis is examined back in Baltimore. Lee left last night's game in the third inning with a strained left oblique. The club listed him as day-to-day, and he'll be reevaluated once he arrives at the ballpark and heads to the trainer's room. Izturis flew back to Baltimore yesterday after complaining of some numbness in his right hand. He'll...
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Matusz probably Bowie-bound

Matusz probably Bowie-bound
Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz will most likely make his second injury rehab start Saturday at Double-A Bowie. The club also considered Triple-A Norfolk, but it appears that Matusz will take the mound at Prince George's Stadium for a 6:35 p.m. game against Erie. Last night, Matusz allowed one run and two hits, with two walks and two strikeouts, in four innings at Single-A Frederick. He threw 60 pitches, 37 for strikes. The Orioles want to extend Matusz to 75-80 pitches Saturday. They'll...
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Orioles need the 'pen to be mightier

Orioles need the 'pen to be mightier
I should have stayed in Frederick last night. The Single-A Keys rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and defeated Potomac, 3-2. Left-hander Brian Matusz was spared the loss in his first injury rehab start when Jacob Julius stroked a pinch-hit, game-tying single and Buck Britton followed with a two-run single. Brother Zach would be proud. Yes, I should have hung around Harry Grove Stadium on Bark in the Park night. And yes, I'm trying to come up with a dog-related joke...
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