http://mlb.mlb.com BAL Homepage News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:32:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51012092&notebook_id=51033280&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:27:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51012092&notebook_id=51033280&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal While the middle relievers are often overlooked, Orioles lefty Troy Patton has quietly put together a solid stretch reminiscent of his impressive 2012 campaign. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:09:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Buoyed by a solid start from lefty Zach Britton -- who was recalled from Triple-A prior to the game-and some dazzling defense, the O's scored five runs off Justin Verlander en route to a 5-2 series-evening victory in front of 34,796 at Comerica Park. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51012092&notebook_id=51011882&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:14:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51012092&notebook_id=51011882&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Up against a midnight deadline, the Orioles selected the contract of Travis Ishikawa prior to Tuesday's game against the Tigers and inserted him in the starting lineup as the designated hitter. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:40:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_balmlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Jake Arrieta struggled with his location, allowing five runs over 4 2/3 innings, and was optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk following the Orioles' 5-1 series-opening loss to the Tigers in front of 32,525 at Comerica Park. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50913406&notebook_id=50920830&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:05:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50913406&notebook_id=50920830&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles starter Miguel Gonzalez left the team prior to Monday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers in Detroit to catch a flight to Southern California for the birth of his daughter with wife Lucia. Leah Gonzalez, born Monday night, is the couple's first child. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50913406&notebook_id=50914846&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50913406&notebook_id=50914846&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen could rejoin the team before the All-Star break as the lefty continues to progress favorably from a left oblique strain. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50913406&notebook_id=50913408&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:44:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50913406&notebook_id=50913408&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles will recall left-hander Zach Britton to start Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers, as righty Jason Hammel continues to work back from a stomach virus. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50802258&notebook_id=50803788&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:16:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50802258&notebook_id=50803788&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis is known best for his consistency with his bat, but lately he's been making noise in the outfield as well. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50802258&notebook_id=50803198&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:16:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50802258&notebook_id=50803198&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Left-handed starter Wei-Yin Chen (strained oblique) has cleared the final hurdle necessary to rejoin the Orioles. He threw 35 pitches from a full mound Saturday in Sarasota, Fla., and woke up Sunday feeling fine. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50802258&notebook_id=50803690&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:16:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50802258&notebook_id=50803690&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal A pair of the Orioles' top prospects are making strides in their recovery processes. Dylan Bundy (right flexor mass tightness) will make the next step in his throwing progression Monday. Top position player prospect Jonathan Schoop (lower back stress fracture) took the next step in his recovery. He's jogging in a pool and throwing. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:16:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Three days before his wife is scheduled to give birth, Miguel Gonzalez turned in a strong 6 1/3-inning start as the Orioles beat the Red Sox, 6-3, on Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards. Chris Davis hit his Major League-leading 23rd homer, a two-run shot that was also the 100th of his career. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:44:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal The Orioles made a late push, but a ninth-inning rally fell short Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716322&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:20:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716322&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Chris Davis, J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones lead in the voting AL voting at their respective positions, and Nick Markakis has moved up to third among outfielders. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706334&notebook_id=50715194&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:41:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706334&notebook_id=50715194&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Chris Davis is leading the league in home runs after he hit his 22nd Friday night. He's also the leader in slugging percentage and on-base plus slugging. Last season, the first baseman didn't hit his 22nd home run until Aug. 25. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706334&notebook_id=50715796&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:32:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706334&notebook_id=50715796&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Second baseman Brian Roberts, who is on the 60-day disabled list with a right hamstring injury, will join the Orioles on their road trip to Detroit and Toronto next week and then might begin a rehab assignment. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706334&notebook_id=50714946&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:18:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706334&notebook_id=50714946&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Manny Machado had three more hits Friday night, including two doubles, which padded his lead in both categories. The third baseman leads the Majors in doubles (30) and hits (95), and he has found success lately hitting the ball to the opposite field. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:53:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Chris Tillman pitched six-plus shutout innings, and the Orioles beat the Red Sox, 2-0, at Camden Yards on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the four-game set and climb within 1 1/2 games of the lead in the American League East. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618334&notebook_id=50618120&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:49:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618334&notebook_id=50618120&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The fifth inning of Thursday night's win over the Red Sox featured a top-notch matchup. Tommy Hunter came on to pitch against Shane Victorino, but the matchup that caused Buck Showalter to marvel was catcher Matt Wieters vs. stolen-base threat Jacoby Ellsbury. Ellsbury took off for second, and Wieters pegged the speedster with a near-perfect throw. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618334&notebook_id=50610412&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:49:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50618334&notebook_id=50610412&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles recalled right-handed pitcher Jake Arrieta on Friday, in a corresponding roster move after they optioned rookie Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday night. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519100&notebook_id=50588454&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:39:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519100&notebook_id=50588454&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles optioned rookie Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk after Thursday's game. A corresponding roster move will be made Friday. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519100&notebook_id=50519108&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:33:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519100&notebook_id=50519108&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Several injured Orioles continued to progress toward rejoining the team, with lefty Wei-Yin Chen (left oblique strain) set to throw off a regular mound for the first time on Saturday. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519100&notebook_id=50518078&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:22:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519100&notebook_id=50518078&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles reliever Pedro Strop was anxious to get back on the mound prior to Thursday's series opener against Boston. Strop took the loss in Wednesday's series finale against the Angels by allowing six runs to score, including two that belonged to starter Jason Hammel. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519100&notebook_id=50518730&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519100&notebook_id=50518730&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal As the end of Orioles pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada's rehab assignment nears, the organization is negotiating a way to keep the left-hander in the Minor Leagues. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:50:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal The Orioles used a two-out rally, capped by Chris Davis' RBI single, in the bottom of the 13th inning to beat the Red Sox, 5-4, on Thursday night at Camden Yards. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50468704&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50468704&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Ryan Flaherty's exposure to baseball began when he was a small child, maybe 2 years old, recalls his father, Ed, who made very little effort to kindle that interest into a flame. That had to come from within Ryan, said Ed, the baseball coach at the University of Southern Maine in his 28th year with the program. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_anamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:53:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_anamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Pedro Strop was charged with four runs in a game-turning seventh inning as the Orioles fell to the Angels, 9-5, on Wednesday at Camden Yards. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50414180&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:33:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50414180&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal In his finest work as a manager, Buck Showalter has helped turn the Orioles into one of the most unselfish teams in the big leagues. Richard Justice http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50413556&notebook_id=50414062&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:29:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50413556&notebook_id=50414062&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal J.J. Hardy's surge to the top of the American League All-Star ballot at shortstop has coincided with a surge at the plate. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50320832&notebook_id=50321678&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:11:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50320832&notebook_id=50321678&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles second baseman Alexi Casilla was not available to start Tuesday's game against the Angels. Casilla was caught attempting to steal second base Sunday against the Rays, and in the process he jammed his right index finger. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_11_anamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:01:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_11_anamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Jason Vargas and Miguel Gonzalez did battle earlier this season in Anaheim, and Vargas shut out the Orioles. This time, Gonzalez and the Orioles got the last word, as they rallied to win, 3-2, on Tuesday at Camden Yards in a classic pitchers' duel. Derek Wetmore