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Postgame comments from Markakis, Jones and Tillman - Steve Melewski

2013-05-19T21:48:35Z

Nick Markakis said he wasn't sure exactly where that ball that was eventually ruled a home run hit exactly. It was ruled a homer for Matt Joyce off Chris Tillman in the top of the sixth as Tampa Bay beat the Orioles to complete the sweep. "I wasn't even looking ... Read More

O's lose series finale, are swept away by Tampa Bay - Steve Melewski

2013-05-19T20:50:49Z

After using offense to win the first two games of this series, Tampa Bay today turned to the American League co-leader in wins, and lefty Matt Moore outdueled Chris Tillman as the Rays beat the Orioles 3-1 to complete the three-game sweep. The Orioles have lost five in a row ... Read More

Showalter says umpires "got it right" - School of Roch

2013-05-19T20:50:24Z

Upon further review, Orioles manager Buck Showalter agreed with the umpires' decision to award a home run to Tampa Bay's Matt Joyce in the top of the sixth inning. Joyce initially was given a double, and he remained on the bag during a lengthy delay that ultimately included a review. ... Read More

Tillman through the sixth (O's lose 3-1) - School of Roch

2013-05-19T19:01:20Z

An Orioles starter has exceeded five innings for the second time in the last eight games. It's Chris Tillman again today. Tillman has allowed three runs and five hits over six innings, with one walk, four strikeouts and two home runs. He's thrown 111 pitches, 71 for strikes. The Rays ... Read More

Tillman through three innings, and more pregame notes (O's down 2-1) - School of Roch

2013-05-19T18:15:21Z

Chris Tillman retired the first eight Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon before walking No. 9 hitter Yunel Escobar. You can guess what happened next. Desmond Jennings ran the count full and doubled to left, giving the Rays a 1-0 lead at Camden Yards. Tillman retired the side in order in ... Read More

O's will try to beat the AL co-wins leader to avoid sweep today (updated) - Steve Melewski

2013-05-19T17:35:58Z

To win today and end a four-game losing streak, the Orioles will have to win a game started by Tampa Bay lefty Matt Moore. Moore is 7-0 with an ERA of 2.44 through eight starts. He is tied for the American League wins lead with Yu Darvish of Texas. Moore ... Read More

Turning the page on a tough loss - Steve Melewski

2013-05-19T16:28:14Z

The Tampa Bay Rays last swept a three-game series in Baltimore from May 6-8, 2011. The Rays will attempt a sweep today and if they succeed, the Orioles' losing streak would reach five games. Twice over the last four losses, the Orioles have lost when they took the lead to ... Read More

Garcia expected to start Monday (with more notes) - School of Roch

2013-05-19T16:01:42Z

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Freddy Garcia remains the scheduled starter for Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees at Camden Yards. Jake Arrieta also was a consideration, but Garcia apparently will pitch on normal rest. "Freddy's scheduled right now," Showalter said. Garcia has allowed eight runs and 12 ... Read More

After batting tear at Norfolk, Danny Valencia joins Orioles today - Steve Melewski

2013-05-19T15:12:41Z

The goal of any player in Triple-A is to play well enough to force the big league team to bring him to the major leagues. Danny Valencia has certainly done that. He's been having a very solid year with Triple-A Norfolk and now, after a recent batting tear, he is ... Read More

Valencia in the lineup - School of Roch

2013-05-19T15:09:01Z

Danny Valencia will serve as the designated hitter today, as the Orioles try to avoid being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards. Valencia is wearing No. 35. Steve Pearce is playing left field and Chris Snyder is catcher. Matt Wieters gets the day off despite being 6-for-11 ... Read More

Orioles turning to Tillman - School of Roch

2013-05-19T13:42:36Z

Orioles starters have gone more than five innings only once in the last seven games. That starter is on the mound today. Chris Tillman held the Padres to one run over seven innings Tuesday night, allowing four hits, walking two and striking out seven. The Orioles lost 3-2 when Jim ... Read More

Have the Orioles become Team Turmoil? - Steve Melewski

2013-05-19T11:40:47Z

Nice homestand, huh? The Orioles have lost all four games and have been outscored 33-22 by San Diego and Tampa Bay. They won nine of their first 12 series this season and now have lost two series in a row. They must try to beat a 7-0 pitcher today in ... Read More

Flaherty talks about his demotion - School of Roch

2013-05-19T04:06:52Z

Second baseman Ryan Flaherty was called into manager Buck Showalter's office after last night's game and given the news. To break out of his season-long slump, he would need to go back down to the minors. Flaherty wasn't exactly floored by the Orioles' decision to option him to Triple-A Norfolk. ... Read More

Showalter speaks after 10-6 loss - School of Roch

2013-05-19T00:56:50Z

Orioles manager Buck Showalter was asked again tonight about closer Jim Johnson, who blew his second straight save opportunity in a 10-6 loss to the Rays. "He had little command issues, but he usually works his way through them, like a lot of our pitchers, like all pitchers in the ... Read More

Orioles option Flaherty, Valencia expected to be recalled - School of Roch

2013-05-19T00:25:02Z

The Orioles announced after tonight's game that they have optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk. Flaherty, 26, is batting .133/.228/.233 in 30 games for the Orioles this season. Flaherty played second base in the ninth inning today in a 10-6 loss to the Rays. Yamaico Navarro started for the ... Read More

Jim Johnson talks about his second straight blown save (plus Jurrjens comments) - Steve Melewski

2013-05-19T00:20:35Z

After he suffered back-to-back blown saves and took the loss today against Tampa Bay, Jim Johnson said all the innings that the bullpen is having to pitch lately is not a factor in his form being off the last two outings. "No, that is not an excuse at all," Johnson ... Read More

Reimold talks about going on DL - School of Roch

2013-05-19T00:09:50Z

Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold is hopeful that he can return from the disabled list as soon as he's eligible on May 27, but there's no way to be certain on this day. He's going to continue receiving treatment on his right hamstring and see how it responds. Reimold hasn't played ... Read More

O's seven-inning win streak ends as Tampa scores six in ninth to win - Steve Melewski

2013-05-18T23:42:53Z

Things are just not going well in Birdland these days. The Orioles took a 6-4 lead to the top of the ninth this afternoon, but Jim Johnson suffered his second straight blown save after converting 35 straight, as Tampa Bay scored six in the ninth to win 10-6 over the ... Read More

More on Jurrjens and the game (O's lose 10-6) - School of Roch

2013-05-18T22:31:00Z

Jair Jurrjens made Orioles history today. Jurrjens allowed the most extra-base hits (six) without a single in an Orioles debut in franchise history, according to the club's PR department. The Rays collected five doubles and a home run over five innings. Also, Jurrjens' six extra-base allowed are the second-most for ... Read More

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

2013-05-18T20:28:56Z

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 ... Read More

Orioles give Jurrjens early lead (O's lead 6-4) - School of Roch

2013-05-18T20:14:40Z

If the Orioles aren't careful, Jair Jurrjens may expect this kind of offensive support in every start. The Orioles scored four runs off Rays starter Roberto Hernandez in the bottom of the first inning to give Jurrjens an early cushion in his debut with the club. Nick Markakis had an ... Read More

Showalter on Reimold, Arrieta and more - School of Roch

2013-05-18T18:27:21Z

Orioles manager Buck Showalter considered bringing in his reserves last night as the Tampa Bay Rays built an eight-run lead, but Nolan Reimold wasn't going to leave the bench. Reimold has been unavailable because of a strained right hamstring - news that Showalter didn't want spreading to the opposing manager's ... Read More

O's pitching coach Rick Adair talks about Jason Hammel - Steve Melewski

2013-05-18T18:12:50Z

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 ... Read More

Jake Arrieta talks about returning to the Orioles - Steve Melewski

2013-05-18T17:30:16Z

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 ... Read More

A few pregame notes - School of Roch

2013-05-18T17:30:07Z

The Orioles will try to avoid their first four-game losing streak of the season today when they host the Tampa Bay Rays. Nolan Reimold's move to the disabled list is backdated to last Sunday. His hamstring has been bothering him since spring training, to varying degrees, and he may not ... Read More

Jurrjens making O's debut, Arrieta back in Baltimore (with notes) - School of Roch

2013-05-18T16:32:06Z

Jair Jurrjens is set to make his Orioles debut for today's 4:05 p.m. start vs. the Rays. After hitting a three-run home run in last night's game, Chris Dickerson will get another start. He'll DH, batting eighth. Yamaico Navarro will get his second consecutive start at second, batting ninth. He ... Read More

Jurrjens up next, Gonzalez may return soon as O's continue search for solid rotation - Steve Melewski

2013-05-18T13:40:13Z

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 ... Read More

Pitching woes for the O's - School of Roch

2013-05-18T09:58:41Z

Want to view the glass as half full? The Orioles scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning last night and brought the tying run to the plate. They had no business being in that game. Except that they truly believe that they're in every game, no matter ... Read More

Hammel: "I've been here before. I've figured it out before" - Steve Melewski

2013-05-18T03:10:15Z

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 ... Read More

Showalter speaks after 12-10 loss - School of Roch

2013-05-18T02:46:20Z

The Orioles are discussing whether they need to make two roster moves following tonight's 12-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. One player must be removed from the 25-man roster to make room for starter Jair Jurrjens, and the Orioles might need another bullpen arm after Alex Burnett threw 28 ... Read More