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Stephen Drew's pinch-hit grand slam lifts Yankees to the win in series opener

Stephen Drew's pinch-hit grand slam lifts Yankees to the win in series opener
Adam Jones hit a very big home run tonight and then Stephen Drew topped him. Jones' two-run homer in the sixth gave the Orioles a 4-2 lead over the Yankees, but then Stephen Drew hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the top of the seventh. Drew's third career slam, which came on a 3-1 pitch from Tommy Hunter, put New York up by two and the Yankees went on to win 6-5 tonight in front of 21,633 in the opener of a three-game series at Camden Yards. Hunter came on in the seventh after starter Wei-Yin...
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O's game blog: Orioles went 13-6 against Yankees last year

O's game blog: Orioles went 13-6 against Yankees last year
The Orioles and Yankees meet for the first time this year tonight to begin a three-game series at Camden Yards. Last year, the O's won the season series for the first time since 1997. They came close to a season series win, going 9-9 in 2012 and 9-10 in 2013, but they broke through big last year, going 13-6 against New York, including a 7-2 mark in Baltimore. Orioles pitchers posted an ERA of 2.80 in those 19 games. They held down some of New York's best batters. Brett Gardner hit just .176,...
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Are first-inning pitch counts becoming an issue? (plus other notes)

Are first-inning pitch counts becoming an issue? (plus other notes)
It's too early to call it a trend, but already three times this season the Orioles starting pitcher has had a pitch count of over 30 at the end of the first inning. Chris Tillman threw 32 pitches in the first yesterday, Miguel Gonzalez threw 32 against Tampa Bay and Bud Norris threw 36 in the home opener on Friday against Toronto. By the way, those are the three games the Orioles lost during their 3-3 start. Way too early to be concerned, but today I asked manager Buck Showalter how O's...
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Keith Lupton, former general manager of three O's minor league teams, dies at 73

Keith Lupton, former general manager of three O's minor league teams, dies at 73
Keith Lupton, a man that was instrumental in the start-up and operation of three Orioles minor league franchises, died Sunday. He was 73. Keith was well-known to long-time employees in the Orioles player development department and was a minor league executive that won General Manger of the Year honors in the South Atlantic, Carolina and Eastern leagues. Most recently, he was involved with two independent Atlantic League teams, the Lancaster Barnstormers and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. (In the...
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Dan Duquette on Ryan Webb trade, Chris Tillman and more in radio interview

Dan Duquette on Ryan Webb trade, Chris Tillman and more in radio interview
Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette was my guest Sunday on the "Orioles Baseball Tonight" radio show on the O's flagship station, 105.7 The Fan. Among the topics we discussed was the recent trade between the Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers. On Thursday, the O's sent pitcher Ryan Webb, minor league catcher Brian Ward and a competitive balance draft pick (No. 74 overall) to the Dodgers for pitcher Ben Rowan and catcher Chris O'Brien. That duo has been assigned to Double-A...
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After O's loss, Snider and O'Day take the fall for their miscues (with Tillman quotes)

After O's loss, Snider and O'Day take the fall for their miscues (with Tillman quotes)
The Orioles lost 10-7 today to the Toronto Blue Jays and when it was over, right fielder Travis Snider took the fall for the three runs that came in on his watch. With the bases loaded, two outs and the Jays leading 3-2 in the third against Chris Tillman, Snider had Devon Travis' drive to right tick off his glove. It was scored an error and three runs scored. "I misplayed it," Snider said. "That is a ball that has to be caught. Especially, Chris pitched his backside off for us and gave us a...
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Tillman knocked out early as Toronto takes series finale

Tillman knocked out early as Toronto takes series finale
In a matchup of opening day starters coming off strong outings, this kind of game was not expected. Chris Tillman and Drew Hutchison lasted a combined seven innings and allowed 14 runs, as the Toronto Blue Jays held off an Orioles rally for a 10-7 victory. The Blue Jays won the series 2-1 in front of 32,522 at Camden Yards and the Orioles are 3-3 through six games. Toronto improves to 4-2 with series wins in New York and Baltimore. The teams exchanged two-run homers in the first inning as...
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O's pregame notes and quotes with Ryan Lavarnway, Chris Davis and Eddie Gamboa

O's pregame notes and quotes with Ryan Lavarnway, Chris Davis and Eddie Gamboa
When Chris Tillman takes the mound today, he'll be throwing to catcher Ryan Lavarnway for the first time in a regular season game. I asked Lavarnway if he and Tillman can gain anything from last night as they attack the Blue Jays hitters today? They saw Ubaldo Jimenez hold Toronto to one hit and no runs over seven innings last night. Can they just take that game plan that Jimenez used into today's game or does Tillman have a different style of pitching? "I think there is a little bit of...
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O's game blog: It's Tillman against Hutchison at Camden Yards

O's game blog: It's Tillman against Hutchison at Camden Yards
After exchanging blowout wins, the Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays play the third and deciding game of their three-game series here this afternoon. Toronto spoiled the O's home opener with a 12-5 win Friday, but the Orioles won 7-1 last night in front of 38,897 at the Yard behind Ubaldo Jimenez and a Jonathan Schoop grand slam. Right-handers Chris Tillman (13-6, 3.34 ERA last season) and Drew Hutchison (11-13, 4.48 ERA) will make their second starts of 2015 today. Both started on opening...
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The very early returns: Jason Garcia has pitched well for the Orioles

The very early returns: Jason Garcia has pitched well for the Orioles
So far, so good for Orioles right-hander Jason Garcia. The 22-year-old Garcia had not pitched above low Single-A level until Wednesday, when he threw a scoreless inning against Tampa Bay. On Friday, he pitched during the home opener, going 2 2/3 innings, allowing two hits and one run against Toronto. Garcia recorded his first major league strikeout when he fanned Edwin Encarnacion in the sixth inning. I asked Garcia if pitching coach Dave Wallace and bullpen coach Dom Chiti have offered him...
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Ubaldo Jimenez talks about his outing against Toronto (with other clubhouse quotes)

Ubaldo Jimenez talks about his outing against Toronto (with other clubhouse quotes)
Ubaldo Jimenez has walked off the mound before at Camden Yards and heard boos. Tonight, he was cheered throughout a seven-inning outing where he allowed just one hit and no runs in a 7-1 Orioles win over Toronto. He sees his 2015 season as a fresh start and a chance to put 2014 in his rear-view mirror. "Yes I do. I did from the first day of spring training," Jimenez said. "You have to forget about what happened in the past and you have to forget quick. It doesn't matter whether it is good...
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Ubaldo Jimenez pitches a gem as O's beat Toronto, even series

Ubaldo Jimenez pitches a gem as O's beat Toronto, even series
For the Orioles, it was a nice answer to Friday's blowout loss. For right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, it was a fresh start and a chance to show his spring training progress was meaningful. Jimenez pitched seven scoreless one-hit innings and Jonathan Schoop hit his first career grand slam as the O's beat Toronto 7-1 in front of 38,897 at Camden Yards. After going 6-9 with a 4.81 ERA last year and pitching to a 6.59 ERA last April, Jimenez was in control from the start tonight. He retired the first...
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O's game blog: Ubaldo Jimenez makes season debut against Toronto

O's game blog: Ubaldo Jimenez makes season debut against Toronto
Now 2-2 on the season after back-to-back losses that followed a 2-0 start, the Orioles host Toronto here tonight at Camden Yards in the middle game of a three-game set. Toronto built a 10-1 lead by the fourth inning on Friday and had 16 hits in a 12-5 win that snapped the Orioles four-game home opener winning streak. The Orioles are now 17-7 in Camden Yards home openers and 12-9 when their home opener is against an American League East opponent. After hitting just one double during their...
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Davis on his offense, Jones on AL East, Joseph on Jimenez

Davis on his offense, Jones on AL East, Joseph on Jimenez
After starting the season 0-for-6 with three strikeouts against Tampa Bay, Orioles first baseman Chris Davis picked up his first hit of the year against Toronto Friday. Then he got his second and was robbed of a third. It was a good day at the plate for Davis, who went 2-for-4 with a single and double, and hit another ball to the wall in left only to see Blue Jays left fielder Kevin Pillar crash into the wall and rob him of at least an extra-base hit. Did some things come together for Davis and...
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After strong spring, Ubaldo Jimenez makes his season debut tonight

After strong spring, Ubaldo Jimenez makes his season debut tonight
In his first start since his 2014 struggles and since he had a strong spring training, Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez can be a bit of a stopper tonight. He can both help the Orioles stop a modest two-game losing streak and help them slow down a Toronto offense that produced 12 runs on 16 hits Friday in a 12-5 win at Camden Yards. Coming off a 2014 season where he went 6-9 with a 4.81 ERA in 25 games (22 starts), Jimenez gave up five runs in his first spring start. But since that day, he...
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Bud Norris: "I'll take that one for sure on me" (plus other clubhouse quotes)

Bud Norris: "I'll take that one for sure on me" (plus other clubhouse quotes)
After a spring training where he had an ERA of 9.26, this was not the start Bud Norris wanted today. He gave up eight runs and seven hits in three-plus innings as Toronto beat the Orioles 12-5 at Camden Yards. "Frustrating," Norris said. "Not what I envisioned. Tough to do here at home in front of these guys. I'll take that one for sure on me. "Slider wasn't great today. I got ahead in some counts and they put some good swings and found some holes. But I've got to get better. This is the...
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Tough opener: O's trounced 12-5 by Toronto at Camden Yards

Tough opener: O's trounced 12-5 by Toronto at Camden Yards
Well, that could have gone a lot better. The Orioles had lost just two home openers since 2001, but today they got crushed by the Toronto Blue Jays 12-5 in front of a sellout crowd of 45,936 at Camden Yards. This is the most runs the O's have allowed in a home opener since a 12-0 loss to Milwaukee in 1988. The Orioles fall to 2-2 for the season and to 41-21 all-time in home openers. Bud Norris, who pitched to an ERA of 9.26 in spring training, gave up eight runs in three-plus innings...
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O's game blog: Bud Norris on the mound in Camden Yards opener

O's game blog: Bud Norris on the mound in Camden Yards opener
The Orioles will play their 62nd home opener today since they arrived in Baltimore in 1954. They are 41-20 all-time, have won four in a row and are 17-6 in home openers since the first year at Camden Yards in 1992. The O's host Toronto at 3:05 p.m. They went 11-8 against the Blue Jays last season, going 6-4 here and 5-4 on the road. On the mound today, Bud Norris (15-8, 3.65 ERA in 2014) faces veteran left-hander Mark Buehrle (13-10, 3.39 ERA). Buehrle is sitting at 199 career wins. His next...
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Showalter on the Blue Jays, Pearce on Buehrle, Schoop on team chemistry

Showalter on the Blue Jays, Pearce on Buehrle, Schoop on team chemistry
Two teams that could be battling for the top spot in the American League East all year open the Orioles' home schedule today as the Toronto Blue Jays are in town for a weekend series. Toronto went 2-1 in New York against the Yankees with a team batting average of .218 and 15 runs scored. The Blue Jays walked eight times, struck out 29 and hit three homers. Their team ERA is 2.77. "Athletically and talent-wise, they can compare with anybody. Lot of big arms. They could really pop this year,"...
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O's players talk about running down the orange carpet on opening day

O's players talk about running down the orange carpet on opening day
So what is it like to run down that orange carpet in front of a packed house wildly cheering at Camden Yards? Orioles players get to do it again today for the home opener in Baltimore. In a continuation of the club's opening day tradition, Orioles players and coaches will be introduced prior to the game. The players will run through the center field gate on an orange carpet and take their places between first and second base. Manager Buck Showalter, coaches and staff will be introduced from...
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