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Oh those first inning woes

Oh those first inning woes
It happened again. Kevin Millwood gave up runs in the first inning - three to be exact. That brings his season total to 38 in the first inning. Millwood has been scored upon in the first in 13 of his last 16 outings. Only once has he kept the run total to one. Elvis Andrus singled, Michael Young walked and Josh Hamilton homered. Three batters, three runs. Millwood breezed through the second inning, getting a fly ball and two grounders. But the damage is done. In Millwood's last six...
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Showalter talks about J.J. (updated)

Showalter talks about J.J. (updated)
It's raining hard right now, so we're not starting on time. The word "monsoon" has been used here to describe the conditions. Instant weather update: It's already stopped raining and the tarp's coming off the field. They don't make monsoons the way they used to. Kevin Millwood will make his 400th career start, joining Jamie Moyer, Andy Pettitte, Livan Hernandez, Tim Wakefield, Javier Vazquez and Jeff Suppan as the only active pitchers to start 400 or more games. Not only did Orioles...
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More on J.J.

More on J.J.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter watched from the home dugout at Prince George's Stadium last night as Jim Johnson pitched one inning for Double-A Bowie. Showalter arrived in the fourth inning and got a good seat. Johnson entered the game in the top of the sixth and served up a home run to Thomas Neal on a high changeup. Johnson retired the other three batters he faced, striking out the last one. He threw 20 pitches after totaling 12 the previous night. "I felt like I had better release on my...
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Before the lineup's posted (it is now)

Before the lineup's posted (it is now)
Players aren't required to report to the ballpark today until noon. I saw Matt Wieters and Cesar Izturis eating breakfast with third base coach Gary Allenson. It's a little slow around here. I forgot to mention last night that Adam Jones won't start today. Manager Buck Showalter wants to rest him for a few days, including tomorrow, when we have an open date on the schedule before the six-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Chicago and continues into Anaheim. Jones is 0-for-16 since his...
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JJ update

JJ update
Orioles reliever Jim Johnson gave up a solo home run tonight to Richmond's Thomas Neal in his latest injury-rehab inning at Double-A Bowie. He threw 20 pitches, 12 for strikes. Johnson struck out a batter to end the inning. I'm told that his fastball sat in the 93-94 mph range. Johnson also threw his slider, changeup and curveball tonight. So what's next? The Orioles want him to work out the next two days and pitch again on Tuesday and Wednesday. But you already knew that because you...
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Showalter time

Showalter time
Or maybe it was The Josh Bell Show today. That's the term manager Buck Showalter used while meeting with reporters following today's 8-6 victory over the Rangers. "Great to see a smile on his face," Showalter said. "I'll tell you what, he's had some good at-bats. When he collides with the ball, good things happen." Bell almost hit a third home run, but settled for a single. "We were all yelling, 'Get up.' I knew it was going to be close. We were certainly pulling for him,"...
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Koji's first save

Koji's first save
Koji Uehara picked up his first save in the United States. Manager Buck Showalter used left-hander Michael Gonzalez in the eighth inning. Gonzalez gave up a run on doubles by David Murphy and Mitch Moreland before recording back-to-back strikeouts. Uehara induced a fly ball to right field from Elvis Andrus on an 84 mph splitter after falling behind, 1-0. Michael Young also flied to right on a 1-0 count, this time chasing an 86 mph fastball. Josh Hamilton took an 88 mph fastball for a strike,...
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One more Bell fun-fact (updated twice)

One more Bell fun-fact (updated twice)
Josh Bell became the fourth Orioles rookie to hit his first two major league home runs on the same day. Jim Fuller did it on Sept. 25, 1973. Curt Blefary did it April 17, 1965. And Boog Powell did it May 2, 1962. Cliff Lee hasn't left a start before completing 6 1/3 innings this season. The Rangers' bullpen is quiet again, so he'll continue despite allowing seven runs and nine hits, and throwing 90 pitches, through the fifth. Update: Bell came within a few feet of homering for the third...
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Bell tolls again (w/extra fact)

Bell tolls again (w/extra fact)
I can't keep up (that's what I said). Josh Bell just clubbed a three-run homer to center field, his second today and the second of his major league career. He's up to five RBIs. The Orioles have hit three home runs in the fourth inning, and four this afternoon. Cliff Lee gave up three home runs to the Orioles during his July 10 debut with the Texas Rangers in Arlington. In his next seven starts, he served up a grand total of one. The Orioles have hit four today at Camden Yards. You...
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Get Bell that ball (updated twice)

Get Bell that ball (updated twice)
The Orioles are trying to retrieve Josh Bell's home run ball. They hope it's the first of many. Bell homered for the first time in 75 major league at-bats, bringing home Felix Pie in the second inning and giving the Orioles a 2-0 lead. Pie led off with a single and Craig Tatum struck out looking - because it's the thing to do in this series - before Bell stepped to the plate. The ball traveled 394 feet to center field. The Orioles would like for it to carry a little further - into his...
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Here we go again

Here we go again
Nick Markakis sat down to breakfast this morning, looked at his plate, and Jeff Nelson called him out on strikes. How is that possible? Maybe it didn't really happen, but Markakis struck out looking to end the bottom of the first inning. Mark Carlson's working behind the plate today, and he gave Cliff Lee the outside corner on an 87 mph cutter. Markakis froze in quiet protest, but didn't put up an argument. That's four straight at-bats for Markakis that ended with a called third strike....
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Showalter discusses JJ, Hernandez, Lugo and more

Showalter discusses JJ, Hernandez, Lugo and more
Manager Buck Showalter may accompany director of player development John Stockstill to Bowie tonight to watch Jim Johnson pitch. Johnson could be activated after throwing Tuesday and Wednesday for the Baysox, or the Orioles could wait until Sept. 1. A decision is pending. Johnson is on the 60-day disabled list, so room must be created for him on the 40-man roster. David Hernandez is expected to start playing catch on Sept. 1. There's still a chance that he'll be shut down for the rest of...
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Showalter: "Turn the page"

Showalter: "Turn the page"
Manager Buck Showalter usually takes the lineup card to home plate only before the first game of a series, but he'll handle those duties again today. He figures it's a good idea to wipe the slate clean after last night's two ejections. "Turn the page," he said. "It's part of it. It's a tough game to umpire, a fast game. I was talking to Larry Young about it, one of the umpire evaluators or whatever they call them, and you understand. The game moves so fast, sometimes it's an educated...
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Orioles lineup (& Rangers)

Orioles lineup (& Rangers)
For the Orioles: Brian Roberts 2B Julio Lugo SS Nick Markakis RF Ty Wigginton 1B Luke Scott DH Adam Jones CF Felix Pie LF Craig Tatum C Josh Bell 3B Brad Bergesen RHP For the Rangers: Elvis Andrus SS Michael Young 3B Josh Hamilton LF Vladimir Guerrero DH David Murphy RF Bengie Molina C Mitch Moreland 1B Andres Blanco 2B Julio Borbon CF Cliff Lee LHP
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The Twilight Strike Zone

The Twilight Strike Zone
We have another afternoon FOX game today, which means a free night to get into all sorts of trouble. Not me, of course, but everyone else. Shortstop Manny Machado will speak to reporters via conference call today at 3 p.m. after signing his $5.25 million contract yesterday in Miami. He'll be introduced to the Camden Yards crowd on Sept. 3 or 4. Make him feel at home. Umpire Jeff Nelson was forced to skip breakfast today. The waitress brought his food, but he couldn't work the plate. JDB...
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Markakis: "I didn't get one strike thrown to me..."

Markakis: "I didn't get one strike thrown to me..."
I passed Nick Markakis on my way back up to the press box. We both did the ol' head nod and "Hey." Slightly awkward. Markakis was leaving the family room, not the umpires room. Markakis believes that arguing the first strike call with plate umpire Jeff Nelson in the sixth inning led to the next two strike calls and his eventual ejection. "I was frustrated," he said. "That's a one-run game there. I'm up there looking to get in scoring position or tie the game. I'm looking for a...
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Showalter: "We're trying to keep the field level"

Showalter: "We're trying to keep the field level"
Plate umpire Jeff Nelson declined comment after tonight's game, sending the message through crew chief Jeff Kellogg. Manager Buck Showalter had a few things to say, though he calmed down considerably after his ejection in the ninth inning. Probably a good idea. "It was just an accumulation of a lot of things," Showalter said. "It's unfortunate. Obviously, he was having a tough night and you're just looking for a sense of fairness, and emotions take over. That's one thing that can't...
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Now it's Buck's turn

Now it's Buck's turn
Plate umpire Jeff Nelson has ejected manager Buck Showalter in the top of the ninth inning with a 2-0 count on Elvis Andrus. Matt Albers' second pitch appeared to be a strike, bringing Showalter from the dugout. Nelson let him vent for a few seconds before tossing him. Second base umpire Jeff Kellogg rushed over and got between Showalter and Nelson. Showalter's face was blood-red as he continued to yell. And yes, he looked a lot like Earl Weaver on one of the MASN shots. Showalter is the...
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J.J. update

J.J. update
Reliever Jim Johnson tossed a scoreless seventh inning tonight at Double-A Bowie, striking out the last batter he faced. Johnson retired the first batter on a fly ball to center and the second on a grounder to short. I'm told his fastball topped out at 94 mph according to the Prince George's Stadium radar gun. He got the called third strike on a curveball. Johnson has allowed four runs and 12 hits in 10 minor league innings on his injury rehab assignment, with one walk and eight strikeouts....
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The streak ended; so did Markakis' night

The streak ended; so did Markakis' night
Jake Arrieta has completed six innings tonight and held the Rangers to one run. He just escaped a two-on, two-out jam by getting Taylor Teagarden to ground into a force. His pitch count is up to 95 and Matt Albers was warming, so it's going to be tough for him to produce the Orioles' fourth consecutive eight-inning start. Albers sat down, and Arrieta will return for the seventh. He'll need to be economical with his pitches. Update: Arrieta is done after 6 2/3 innings. Mark Hendrickson...
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