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Orioles pregame notes on Valencia, Wieters, the second base situation, Johnson, Garcia, Gonzalez

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:12:00 GMT

The Orioles will try to snap their season-high four-game losing streak and salvage the series finale against Tampa Bay today at Camden Yards.

Hot-hitting Danny Valencia hopes to continue offensive streak with Orioles

By Eduardo A. Encina — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:43:00 GMT

Danny Valencia, just recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before today’s game, will jump into the starting lineup as the designated hitter this afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays and their left-handed starter Matt Moore.

Danny Valencia promoted from Triple-A Norfolk, will join Orioles on Sunday

By Dan Connolly — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:43:00 GMT

Right-handed hitter Danny Valencia has been called up from Triple-A Norfolk and will be with the Orioles at Camden Yards on Sunday, according to an industry source.

Orioles send Ryan Flaherty to Norfolk

By Dan Connolly — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:03:00 GMT

The Orioles announced after Saturday’s 10-6 loss to the Tampa Bay rays that they optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk.

Reimold to 15-day DL; Arrieta back with Orioles; Roberts to 60-day DL

By Dan Connolly — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:08:00 GMT

The Orioles made several moves before Saturday's game, with one high-profile player hitting the disabled list and another getting a recall to the major leagues.

Waxing on Jason Hammel and the Orioles rotation

By Dan Connolly — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Frankly, Jason Hammel has been playing with fire all season.

Some interesting pitching lines (Hammel, Johnson, Gausman, Petersime, Kline)

By Dan Connolly — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:50:00 GMT

Right-hander Jason Hammel turned in one of the worst pitching lines of his Orioles career on Friday night, giving up seven earned runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out four batters in 4 2/3 innings.

Navarro starting Friday against Rays; Could Flaherty be heading to Triple-A?

By Eduardo A. Encina — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:23:00 GMT

The Orioles have an interesting starting lineup in tonight’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, which includes Yamaico Navarro starting at second base.

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez confident he can return Tuesday

By Eduardo A. Encina — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:37:00 GMT

Gonzalez pitched simulated game Friday afternoon at Camden Yards

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez was encouraged by his three-inning simulated game on Tuesday afternoon at Camden Yards and said he hopes to be able to return to the mound in a major league game Tuesday against the New York Yankees.

Jair Jurrjens talks about joining the Orioles

By Dan Connolly — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Jair Jurrjens, who will make his Orioles debut Saturday , spoke with the local media after arriving in the clubhouse Friday.

Jair Jurrjens arrives for Saturday start against Rays

By Peter Schmuck — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:19:00 GMT

Right-hander Jair Jurrjens, who made the National League All-Star team two years ago with the Atlanta Braves, arrived in the Orioles clubhouse Friday afternoon to prepare for Saturday's start against the Tampa Bay Rays.

More with Phil Niekro on working with Zach Clark and Eddie Gamboa

By Eduardo A. Encina — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:00 GMT

Hall of Fame knuckleballer talks about working with Orioles minor leaguers

In today’s Baltimore Sun, I wrote a story on the Orioles’ efforts to convert minor league pitchers Zach Clark and Eddie Gamboa into knuckleballers.

Orioles minor leaguers Clark and Gamboa hope knuckleball lands them in big leagues

By Eduardo A. Encina — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:27:00 GMT

Bowie pair is learning baseball's most unpredictible pitch from Hall of Famer Phil Niekro

When right-hander Zach Clark was summoned to Orioles manager Buck Showalter's office two weeks ago and told he was being designated for assignment, the conversation suddenly veered off in a peculiar direction.

Orioles prospect Jonathan Schoop headed to DL; Wada makes first minor league rehab start

By Eduardo A. Encina — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:00 GMT

The Orioles' top position player prospect, Jonathan Schoop, was placed on the seven-day minor league disabled list Thursday with a lower back strain.

Orioles thoughts and observations: Rotation, Garcia, Gonzalez and Flaherty

By Eduardo A. Encina — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:54:00 GMT

The San Diego Padres might be better than their sub-.500 record indicates, but losing two games to them over a span of 18 hours this week has to be a bitter pill for the Orioles to swallow.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy isn't in love with his new glove

By Dan Connolly — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:54:00 GMT

In a sense, baseball players are a lot like other craftsmen.

Oriole Bird listed among Forbes' 10 most popular mascots in pro sports

By David Selig — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:18:00 GMT

The Orioles have been getting quite a bit of national pub these days. They've been rising up everybody's power rankings , and this fella who plays third base seems to be a topic of conversation wherever you turn (even after losses like today's).

Miguel Gonzalez getting closer to rejoining Orioles after bullpen session

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:43:00 GMT

Right-hander will pitch in simulated game Friday at Camden Yards

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez, who has not pitched since developing a deep blister on his right thumb May 3 in Anaheim, is getting closer to appearing in a big league game.

Freddy Garcia gets hit hard by Padres club that cut him this spring

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:33:00 GMT

If you’ve watched Orioles right-hander Freddy Garcia through the last few years, you know he doesn’t have a lot of margin for error.

Some early notes: Miguel Gonzalez, Jake Arrieta and more

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:00 GMT

The Orioles have not specified the schedule for Miguel Gonzalez yet.

Orioles notes and observations (Johnson, Tillman, bottom of the order, Chen)

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

So closer Jim Johnson finally blew a save in the regular season . How long has it been?

Jim Johnson blows save; ends streak

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:43:00 GMT

Jim Johnson’s impressive regular season saves streak came to an end at 35 on Tuesday night when he allowed four singles and two runs in the ninth in the Orioles’ 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres .

Alex Burnett and Yamaico Navarro get the call -- again

By Dan Connolly — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:22:00 GMT

Right-handed reliever Alex Burnett, who was officially sent to the minors Saturday, was promoted to take Wei-Yin Chen’s place Tuesday (which is allowable under baseball’s rules because he was replacing an injured player).

Kevin Gausman not an immediate call-up candidate, but he could skip Triple-A

By Eduardo A. Encina — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:06:00 GMT

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said Tuesday that pitching prospect Kevin Gausman is not a candidate to fill the team’s two vacant starting pitcher spots over the next week.

Orioles pregame notes on Gonzalez, Jurrjens, Arrieta, Chen, Wada, Roberts

By Dan Connolly — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:08:00 GMT

Lots of pre-game notes here in addition to the roster moves (Wei-Yin Chen to the disabled list with a strained right oblique; infielder Yamaico Navarro and pitcher Alex Burnett recalled from Triple-A).