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Chris Dickerson on signing with the O's and starting again today (updated rotation stats)

Chris Dickerson on signing with the O's and starting again today (updated rotation stats)
Chris Dickerson has made six starts this season, and the Orioles are 5-1 in those games. Not that he takes any credit for that, but it's a nice winning percentage. Dickerson is making his seventh O's start, today as the DH, after hitting a three-run homer in the eighth last night, which pulled the O's within 12-10 against Tampa Bay. Dickerson is batting .320 with a homer, six RBIs and an .866 OPS in 12 games. In his last five starts, he is 7-for-17 with two doubles and a homer. That is a...
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O's pitching coach Rick Adair talks about Jason Hammel

O's pitching coach Rick Adair talks about Jason Hammel
He gave up seven runs in 4 2/3 innings last night in the second-worst start of his 29 as an Oriole. Just three times in those 29 starts has Jason Hammel given up six runs or more, and it's now happened in back-to-back starts. The Orioles have some issues to resolve right now with their struggling opening day starter. Hammel is 5-2 with a 5.72 ERA. He has allowed 13 earned runs in his last two starts and pitched to an ERA of 10.43 over his last three. Where to turn from here? O's pitching...
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Jake Arrieta talks about returning to the Orioles

Jake Arrieta talks about returning to the Orioles
He last pitched for the Orioles on April 21, but today Jake Arrieta has rejoined the club and is expected for now to be available out of the bullpen, as Jair Jurrjens starts here this afternoon against Tampa Bay. Arrieta was scheduled to start for Triple-A Norfolk tonight and had a recent start pushed back due to a shoulder issue, which he feels is no longer a problem. "I developed a little stiffness a few starts ago," Arrieta said. "It is something that has been manageable. They pushed me...
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Jurrjens up next, Gonzalez may return soon as O's continue search for solid rotation

Jurrjens up next, Gonzalez may return soon as O's continue search for solid rotation
There is no question about the struggles for much of this season, especially recently, regarding the Orioles' starting rotation. The starters have just one quality start over the last seven games, with an ERA of 7.34 in that stretch. In five of the last six games, the O's starter pitched five or fewer innings. The rotation ERA for the season is now 4.86. That has to get better, but this may surprise you. Last year on August 3, the O's rotation ERA was 4.80, and the Orioles were 55-51 and 7...
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Hammel: "I've been here before. I've figured it out before"

Hammel: "I've been here before. I've figured it out before"
After allowing 15 earned runs over his first six starts, covering 35 2/3 innings, Jason Hammel has given up 17 earned runs in 14 2/3 frames over his last three starts. He took the loss tonight in the 12-10 defeat against Tampa Bay, giving up 10 hits and seven runs over 4 2/3 innings. "I am missing over the plate, arm-side fastball," he said. "And that is honestly about it. A pretty simple fix, but for right now it's seemingly difficult for me. "I've been here before. I've figured it...
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Hammel struggles again and O's comeback bid falls short against Tampa Bay

Hammel struggles again and O's comeback bid falls short against Tampa Bay
As they began a 17-game stretch tonight against the Rays, Yankees, Jays, Nats and Tigers, the Orioles did so with another subpar outing from a starter. And not just any starter, but their opening day starter Jason Hammel. The right-hander struggled for the third straight start as Tampa Bay held off the Orioles 12-10 in front of 38,061 at Camden Yards. Hammel's struggles are the headline on the night, but it almost was the Orioles' comeback from eight runs down in the eighth to win. Down...
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Updating the recent rotation stats

Updating the recent rotation stats
Read this at your own risk. If shaky stats make you queasy, sit down first. Over the last seven games, counting tonight, Orioles starters have pitched to an ERA of 7.34, allowing 28 earned runs over 34 1/3 innings. With Jason Hammel pitching just 4 2/3 tonight, O's starters have now worked five or fewer innings five times in the past six games. Not exactly a recipe for success. Should you worry? Go ahead, but it won't make an O's starter get the next out any easier. Still there is...
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Notes on Norfolk and on Machado's impressive doubles surge

Notes on Norfolk and on Machado's impressive doubles surge
Here are a couple of rather impressive notes on the Orioles' Triple-A Norfolk club, which is hosting Lehigh Valley tonight with Steve Johnson on the mound. * Norfolk's 29-12 record is now the second best in all of minor league baseball, topped only by Single-A Ft. Myers of the Florida State League at 29-10. * Norfolk is averaging 6.7 runs per game over its last 21 games and 5.5 runs per game on the year. * Playing in a big pitcher's park, Norfolk batters have hit 28 homers in 20 home...
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Can Jason Hammel get his fastball command locked in tonight?

Can Jason Hammel get his fastball command locked in tonight?
If he gets a win tonight here against Tampa Bay, Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel would improve to 6-1 this season. He would become the first Oriole to go 6-1 or better to start consecutive seasons since Mike Boddicker went 6-1 to begin the 1985 season and 10-1 the following year. Hammel had a 6-1 start to the 2012 season. While that is a very impressive stat for Hammel, he has allowed 10 earned runs in 10 innings over his last two starts, raising his ERA from 3.79 to 4.93. That is higher...
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Jair Jurrjens on returning to the big leagues and his expected start tomorrow

Jair Jurrjens on returning to the big leagues and his expected start tomorrow
After making eight starts with Triple-A Norfolk, right-hander Jair Jurrjens is here at Camden Yards today and expected to be activated to start tomorrow afternoon against Tampa Bay. Jurrjens went 4-1 with a 3.14 ERA for the Tides, allowing two earned runs or less in five of his eight starts. Over 51 2/3, he has allowed 44 hits with 15 walks, 36 strikeouts and a .228 batting average against. Some good stats in the International League, but does he have a feel for how that stuff will play...
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The Orioles were in first place after 40 games last year

The Orioles were in first place after 40 games last year
With the Yankees' loss to Seattle while the Orioles were off last night, the idle Birds moved to within 1 1/2 games of first in the AL East. They are in third place in the standings, and they were in first after they had played 40 games last year. AL East after 40 games in 2012: Baltimore: 26-14 Tampa Bay: 24-16, 2 GB Toronto: 22-18, 4 GB New York: 21-18, 4.5 GB Boston: 18-21, 7.5 GB AL East after 40 games in 2013: New York: 25-16 Boston: 24-17, 1 GB Baltimore: 23-17, 1.5 GB Tampa Bay:...
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With their starting pitching in flux, O's begin key stretch tonight

With their starting pitching in flux, O's begin key stretch tonight
Two of their starting pitchers are on the disabled list, although Miguel Gonzalez could be returning soon. Jason Hammel, who pitches tonight, has allowed 10 earned runs in 10 innings over his last two starts. Freddy Garcia has struggled in back-to-back starts. The rotation ERA is 6.37 over the last six games. OK, the O's starting pitching is not exactly peaking right now. And here is the concern. Tonight, the Orioles start a 10-game stretch against AL East opponents with three against Tampa...
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Gausman's time could be coming, but it's not now

Gausman's time could be coming, but it's not now
He is one of baseball's best pitching prospects. He is a pitcher the Orioles like a lot. He has an ERA of 1.85 over his last four Double-A starts. Despite all that, the message the Orioles seemed to be sending this week was that Kevin Gausman may make the O's roster this year, but not in the very near future. The Orioles rotation is springing some leaks right now and two members of that rotation, Wei-Yin-Chen and Miguel Gonzalez, are currently on the DL, but it's not Gausman's time yet,...
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Norfolk's Jonathan Schoop out with lower back strain

Norfolk's Jonathan Schoop out with lower back strain
Triple-A Norfolk infielder Jonathan Schoop, the Orioles' No. 3 prospect according to Baseball America, has been out the last few days with a lower back strain, according to Orioles vice-president Dan Duquette. Duquette said via text tonight that Schoop "is resting a few days." Schoop last played on Sunday for Norfolk when he had three hits, including a homer and three RBIs. Schoop is 5-for-9 over his last two games. On the year, in 34 Norfolk games, he is batting .268 with six doubles,...
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Garcia on his outing, Gonzalez on pitching Friday in a simulated game

Garcia on his outing, Gonzalez on pitching Friday in a simulated game
Freddy Garcia got out of a jam in the first inning, but allowed two runs in the second, two runs in the fourth and took the loss this afternoon in the Orioles' 8-4 defeat against San Diego. He struggled with his control almost from the start as he falls to 0-2 with an ERA of 5.51 in three Orioles starts. "I was behind on the guys all day long," Garcia said. "Threw 75 pitches in 3 2/3, that's a lot. Second inning, got two outs and gave up that base hit for two runs right there. "I need...
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Garcia exits early as San Diego wins to sweep the Orioles

Garcia exits early as San Diego wins to sweep the Orioles
Their starter struggled and failed to survive the fourth inning. They didn't have much success with runners in scoring position. They lost a pop-up in the sun that cost them a run and they got swept for the first time this year. It wasn't the best day for the Orioles, who lost 8-4 to San Diego in front of 32,418 fans at Camden Yards. Less than 24 hours after the Padres rallied in the ninth to win last night, they got O's starter Freddy Garcia, who was a Padre in spring training until they...
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Plenty of experience on the mound today at the Yard (updated)

Plenty of experience on the mound today at the Yard (updated)
Here is the good news: Today's O's starter Freddy Garcia is 4-2 with a 2.51 career ERA in nine starts with seven career quality starts against the San Diego Padres. But the other side of that news is that he has not faced San Diego since June 12, 2005. Garcia makes his third Orioles start today and makes another bid to hang onto to and/or cement his rotation spot. He is 0-1 with an ERA of 4.26 in his first two outings. There certainly is some experience on the mound today at Camden Yards...
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For Orioles, the defense never rests

For Orioles, the defense never rests
For the Orioles, it is the case for the defense and it is a strong one. The Orioles have made just 11 errors all year, the fewest in the American League and behind only Arizona, with 10 for the fewest in baseball. While an error total alone only tells part of the defensive story, the Orioles have made just two errors over their last 17 games and just four in their last 24 games. Chris Davis said momentum in any game can turn on defense. "I think it is big for any team trying to make the...
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Steve Pearce on getting a second straight start and his bat heating up

Steve Pearce on getting a second straight start and his bat heating up
For the third time this season, Steve Pearce is starting back-to-back games for the Orioles. After going 1-for-3 last night with an RBI single that put the O's ahead 2-1 in the eighth, Pearce is back in the lineup at DH today and batting ninth. "Yeah, definitely (excited to start again)," Pearce said. "My goal is to get to the plate, I want to hit. It's one of those things, where if you hit, you are playing." Pearce has been hitting. Over his last three starts he is 5-for-10 with a...
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For the Orioles, a four-game sweep on the farm last night

For the Orioles, a four-game sweep on the farm last night
The Orioles' four full-season affiliates went 4-0 last night, as the four clubs combined to score 34 runs. Triple-A Norfolk beat Lehigh Valley 12-7 improving to 27-12 on the year with its 16th win in 19 games. Danny Valencia hit two homers and leads the club with nine. The Tides scored seven runs in the eighth inning to come from 7-5 behind. Valencia and Russ Canzler each extended their hitting streaks to nine games. Through 13 games in May, Norfolk leads the International League with a .308...
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