http://mlb.mlb.com BAL Homepage News Sat, 25 May 2013 01:32:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48469670&notebook_id=48483400&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 24 May 2013 20:32:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48469670&notebook_id=48483400&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal A day after Kevin Gausman's Major League debut, he was ready to get to work and is looking ahead to his next start, which will come against the Nationals on Tuesday. Chris Toman http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_25_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=bal Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_25_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=bal R.A. Dickey has been hot in May, and he looks to continue that success against Freddy Garcia and the Orioles in the third game of the series on Saturday. Garcia is still searching for his first victory on the season. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48469670&notebook_id=48469678&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 24 May 2013 18:05:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48469670&notebook_id=48469678&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Adam Jones is back in center field for Friday's contest against the Blue Jays after starting three consecutive games at designated hitter due to a sore groin. Chris Toman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48469670&notebook_id=48469676&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Fri, 24 May 2013 18:05:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48469670&notebook_id=48469676&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Manager Buck Showalter said the club would "probably" make a move if he had to lean on his relievers Friday, and the club scratched right-hander Steve Johnson from his start at Triple-A Norfolk on Friday to be safe. Chris Toman http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Sat, 25 May 2013 00:45:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal There was more than enough offense to back Chris Tillman, as J.J. Hardy, Chris Davis, Danny Valencia and Adam Jones went deep in a 10-6 win over the Blue Jays on Friday. Chris Toman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48409970&notebook_id=48419438&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 23 May 2013 21:15:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48409970&notebook_id=48419438&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Nate McLouth flipped into the stands as he made a spectacular catch down the left-field line, and he was nearly hit by a drink thrown by a fan after the play was ruled an out. Chris Toman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415330&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 23 May 2013 20:40:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48415330&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Branden Kline, Baltimore's second round pick in last June's First-Year Player Draft, had surgery today to repair a fracture in his right leg. A.J. Cassavell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48409970&notebook_id=48410880&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 23 May 2013 19:04:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48409970&notebook_id=48410880&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Adam Jones, who has been dealing with a sore groin, started at designated hitter for the third consecutive game in Baltimore's series opener against the Blue Jays on Thursday. Chris Toman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48409970&notebook_id=48410094&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Thu, 23 May 2013 18:36:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48409970&notebook_id=48410094&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles officially selected the contract of right-hander Kevin Gausman, who will make his Major League debut against the Blue Jays on Thursday to kick off a four-game set in Toronto. Jake Arrieta was sent down to clear a roster spot. Chris Toman http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Fri, 24 May 2013 00:45:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_balmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Top prospect Kevin Gausman struck out five but gave up four runs in five innings in a 12-6 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday night. Chris Davis hit his MLB-leading 15th homer, and Manny Machado hit three doubles. Chris Toman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48311216&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 22 May 2013 17:46:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48311216&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles are hoping to find the same magic they found last season. Here's your chance, Kevin Gausman. After just 13 Minor League starts, he'll get the ball Thursday in Toronto. With the organization's other prized prospect, Dylan Bundy, injured, he's the club's best prospect. Richard Justice http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48298414&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 22 May 2013 20:37:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48298414&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles on Thursday will officially promote Kevin Gausman and add him to the active roster for his Major League debut that night in Toronto, a bold move for an organization that shocked the baseball world when it called up 20-year-old infielder Manny Machado in the middle of a pennant race last August. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_nyamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Thu, 23 May 2013 00:29:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_nyamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal On the heels of snapping a season-high six-game losing streak, Baltimore kept rolling in the right direction on Wednesday night, using a gutsy effort from starter Jason Hammel and a trio of homers to secure a 6-3 series-winning victory over New York. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48296590&notebook_id=48297114&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48296590&notebook_id=48297114&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Adam Jones, dealing with soreness in his groin, started at designated hitter for the second straight day on Wednesday. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48296590&notebook_id=48297008&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48296590&notebook_id=48297008&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Nolan Reimold (strained right hamstring) had two MRIs performed on Tuesday and is set to begin physical therapy, manager Buck Showalter said. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48296590&notebook_id=48297004&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48296590&notebook_id=48297004&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Prospect Jonathan Schoop has a stress fracture in his lower back, general manager Dan Duquette said on Wednesday. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48239166&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal Tue, 21 May 2013 23:15:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48239166&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal The Orioles are expected to promote highly regarded pitching prospect Kevin Gausman to make Thursday's start at Toronto, with the organization believing that the 22-year-old right-hander, currently with Double-A Bowie, is its best option. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_nyamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal Wed, 22 May 2013 00:10:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_nyamlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=bal The Orioles snapped a season-high six-game losing streak in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night, with Nate McLouth drilling a solo homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to drop the Yankees, 3-2. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196376&notebook_id=48197244&vkey=notebook_bal&c_id=bal Wed, 22 May 2013 00:35:07 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. A save situation did not arise on Tuesday against New York, but manager Buck Showalter showed faith in Johnson regardless, using the righty for the 10th inning of a tied game that was won by Baltimore, 3-2, in the bottom of the 10th. 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 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:35:15 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