http://mlb.mlb.com BAL Homepage News Tue, 21 May 2013 19:32:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48197244&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48197244&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles closer Jim Johnson, who blew his third consecutive save in Monday night's 6-4 loss to the Yankees, was hoping to get an immediate chance for redemption. And if a save situation arises on Tuesday against New York, manager Buck Showalter made it clear that Johnson will be the one to get the ball. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48196448&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 21 May 2013 18:27:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48196448&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal On Tuesday, Major League Baseball announced each team's representatives for next month's First-Year Player Draft. Al Bumbry and Tripp Norton will serve as the Orioles' representatives. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48196418&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 21 May 2013 18:23:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48196418&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles manager Buck Showalter penciled in Adam Jones as the designated hitter against the Yankees on Tuesday night, adding that the center fielder is dealing with some soreness in his right leg. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48189572&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48189572&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles optioned right-hander Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, opting to keep Jake Arrieta to add some length to their bullpen on the night right-hander Miguel Gonzalez made his first start off the disabled list. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48095328&notebook_id=48095642&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Mon, 20 May 2013 19:19:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48095328&notebook_id=48095642&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen (oblique strain) will head to Sarasota, Fla., on Tuesday to get an early start on his rehab, although he isn't expected to pick up the ball for at least another week. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48095328&notebook_id=48095640&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Mon, 20 May 2013 19:19:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48095328&notebook_id=48095640&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles right-hander Tommy Hunter isn't shy about admitting he checks the stadium's radar gun while on the mound. But it's not exactly the way you would imagine. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_nyamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Tue, 21 May 2013 00:50:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_nyamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Jim Johnson blew his third straight save, and Pedro Strop was tagged for two runs in the 10th inning as the Orioles lost their sixth straight game, 6-4, to the Yankees on Monday night. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47996448&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Sun, 19 May 2013 18:00:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47996448&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Rays outfielder Matt Joyce hit his eighth home run of the season Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards, after an official review gave Tampa Bay a 3-1 lead over the Orioles. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984042&notebook_id=47984970&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sun, 19 May 2013 13:14:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984042&notebook_id=47984970&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles infielder Ryan Flaherty was optioned following Saturday's loss, and manager Buck Showalter is encouraged that he will get consistent at-bats in a variety of positions at Triple-A Norfolk as the organization tries to get him back on track. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984042&notebook_id=47984048&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984042&notebook_id=47984048&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles recalled infielder Danny Valencia prior to Sunday's game, and the right-handed hitter got the start at designated hitter in the team's series finale against Rays lefty Matt Moore. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_tbamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Sun, 19 May 2013 18:30:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_tbamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Chris Tillman was sharp with four strikeouts in six innings, but the Orioles managed just five hits in a 3-1 loss to the Rays in the series finale on Sunday. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47899396&notebook_id=47953210&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sat, 18 May 2013 22:40:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47899396&notebook_id=47953210&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk following Saturday's 10-6 loss, and the club will announce a corresponding roster move prior to Sunday's game. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47899396&notebook_id=47903400&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sat, 18 May 2013 16:15:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47899396&notebook_id=47903400&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles placed outfielder Nolan Reimold on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain prior to Saturday's game. The 29-year-old, who hasn't played in a week, will now be sidelined for at least another nine days. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47899396&notebook_id=47899502&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sat, 18 May 2013 15:25:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47899396&notebook_id=47899502&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta was recalled prior to Saturday's game, where he will be used -- at least initially -- as an extra bullpen arm who can go multiple innings and help spell an overworked relief corps. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_tbamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Sat, 18 May 2013 22:30:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_tbamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Back-to-back homers from Adam Jones and Chris Davis in a four-run first weren't enough, as Jim Johnson blew his second straight save in the O's 10-6 loss to the Rays on Saturday. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47805382&notebook_id=47854564&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 17 May 2013 23:08:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47805382&notebook_id=47854564&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Kevin Gausman struck out a career-high 10 batters for Double-A Bowie on Friday night, allowing an earned run on four hits over six innings in an impressive 90-pitch outing. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47805382&notebook_id=47810900&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 17 May 2013 18:13:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47805382&notebook_id=47810900&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Miguel Gonzalez pitched in a simulated game at Camden Yards on Friday afternoon, and the right-hander remains on track to start next week against the Yankees. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_tbamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Sat, 18 May 2013 12:30:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_tbamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal A furious comeback bid came up just short for the Orioles, who dropped the series opener, 12-10, to the Rays on Friday night. Jason Hammel was tagged for seven runs on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47805382&notebook_id=47805384&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 17 May 2013 17:12:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47805382&notebook_id=47805384&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles right-hander Jair Jurrjens was in the clubhouse on Friday, and he will be added to the roster and make his Baltimore debut on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47726606&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 16 May 2013 18:55:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47726606&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal One of this spring's final decisions, T.J. McFarland made Baltimore's Opening Day roster as part of the team's outstanding bullpen and will have to stay on the 25-man roster all season to stay in the organization. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_sdnmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_sdnmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal The Orioles ran into trouble on defense and on the mound, which helped the Padres to an 8-4 victory on Wednesday afternoon at Camden Yards. Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47603244&notebook_id=47603612&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 15 May 2013 12:42:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47603244&notebook_id=47603612&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Steve Pearce again got the start at designated hitter for the Wednesday matinee versus the Padres. He was batting ninth but has been turning it up lately. Brittany Ghiroli and Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47603244&notebook_id=47603326&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 15 May 2013 12:37:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47603244&notebook_id=47603326&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Miguel Gonzalez (blister) had a 35-pitch side session Wednesday morning, and physically, everything went well. His stuff was OK, according to pitching coach Rick Adair, and Gonzalez threw five or six pitches without the bandage on his right thumb. Brittany Ghiroli and Jeff Seidel http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_sdnmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Tue, 14 May 2013 23:15:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_sdnmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Orioles closer Jim Johnson snapped a team record of 35 consecutive converted saves, allowing a pair of two-out runs to the Padres in Tuesday's series-opening 3-2 loss. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516874&notebook_id=47516894&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 14 May 2013 18:37:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516874&notebook_id=47516894&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal As expected, the Orioles placed starter Wei-Yin Chen on the 15-day disabled list with a right oblique strain prior to Tuesday's series opener against the Padres, and Jair Jurrjens is expected to start in his place on Saturday. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516874&notebook_id=47516892&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 14 May 2013 18:37:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516874&notebook_id=47516892&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal O's executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Kevin Gausman is not in the Orioles' immediate plans. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516874&notebook_id=47516890&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 14 May 2013 18:37:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516874&notebook_id=47516890&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Orioles righty Miguel Gonzalez will throw a side session on Wednesday, and the team is still optimistic that he will be eligible to come off the disabled list and make a start early next week. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47411722&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Mon, 13 May 2013 15:59:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47411722&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Manny Machado has had a monster start to '13, one that demands notice -- and is getting it. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320682&notebook_id=47355840&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Sun, 12 May 2013 17:32:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320682&notebook_id=47355840&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Chris Davis, Adam Jones and other Orioles players joined hundreds of their MLB peers and used pink bats made by Louisville Slugger, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, stamped with the MLB breast cancer awareness logo. Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_balmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Sun, 12 May 2013 19:10:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_balmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Chris Davis, Adam Jones and Steve Pearce went deep, and Wei-Yin Chen threw five scoreless innings before leaving with a right oblique strain in the O's 6-0 win in the rubber match on Sunday. Brittany Ghiroli