Orioles take early lead (we're tied, 3-3)

Orioles take early lead (we're tied, 3-3)
I'm sure it's just coincidence, but the Orioles are 7-1 when Robert Andino plays third base and 9-3 when Ryan Adams plays second base. Mark Reynolds is batting .413 (12-for-29) with a double, triple, three homers and eight RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was a late scratch with a bruised right knee, the result of a foul ball in Game 1. Nobody said so, but I'm assuming he's day-to-day. Jeter is 7-for-17 lifetime against Orioles left-hander Brian...

Orioles Game 2 lineup against Yankees

Orioles Game 2 lineup against Yankees
Adam Jones remains in center field for Game 2 of today's doubleheader against the Yankees. It's pretty much the same lineup except Craig Tatum is catching and other players have moved up a spot. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Mark Reynolds 1B Ryan Adams 2B Nolan Reimold LF Robert Andino 3B Craig Tatum C Brian Matusz LHP

Post-Game 1 Showalter

Post-Game 1 Showalter
The Orioles shut out the Yankees for the first time since April 19, 2008, when Brian Burres and Jim Johnson combined to blank New York. The Orioles have won six games in a row for the first time since April 2-8, 2008. They haven't won seven in a row since 2005. Down on the farm, Brandon Waring hit his 43rd career home run for Double-A Bowie to break the franchise record off 42 held by former first-round pick Keith Reed. Buck Showalter talks with the media about Zach Britton's outing and...

Britton much better against Yankees (O's win, 2-0)

Britton much better against Yankees (O's win, 2-0)
Remember the last time Zach Britton faced the Yankees? He retired one batter, was charged with six runs (nine total) and seven hits, and put the Orioles in a huge hole in Game 2 of a doubleheader in New York back on July 30. It's been a different story today. Britton is blanking the Yankees on four hits over six innings, with one walk and five strikeouts. Britton has thrown 110 pitches, including 67 for strikes. He just retired Alex Rodriguez on a bouncer to third baseman Robert Andino to...

Showalter says Yankees' complaints were "disrespectful to Flanny"

Showalter says Yankees' complaints were "disrespectful to Flanny"
Manager Buck Showalter knows that the Yankees are chafed at the Orioles for refusing to schedule a doubleheader on Friday and costing them the Sept. 8 off-day. And he really doesn't care. Showalter spoke calmly today, but he didn't pull any punches while addressing the topic with reporters before Game 1. He also referenced the tragic death of former Orioles pitcher Mike Flanagan. "The way I understand, I think they approached Andy (MacPhail) less than 24 hours before," he said. "First of...

Jones in lineup, Hendrickson in clubhouse

Jones in lineup, Hendrickson in clubhouse
Adam Jones is in the lineup for Game 1. And Mark Hendrickson has replaced Troy Patton on the active roster. Patton went on the restricted list. He has a hearing tomorrow in Houston related to his DWI arrest over the winter. For the Orioles: J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Adam Jones CF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Ryan Adams 2B Nolan Reimold LF Robert Andino 3B Zach Britton LHP

Catching up with Luke Scott

Catching up with Luke Scott
From the Gone But Not Forgotten Dept: Luke Scott flew into Baltimore last night, and boy, is his right shoulder tired. Not really. The shoulder, which needed to be repaired on July 26, is feeling pretty good these days. "My progress is actually ahead of schedule," Scott told me earlier today during a 30-minute phone conversation, most of which had nothing to do with his shoulder. Scott underwent surgery in Pensacola, Fla., to repair his labrum, which ended his season and left his future...

Not so calm before the storm

Not so calm before the storm
I haven't looked out the window yet, but I don't hear any rain or high winds or lawn furniture slamming against the house. So far, so good. I'll be leaving soon for the drive to Hunt Valley for "Wall To Wall Baseball" with Tom Davis and Dave Johnson that airs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on MASN. I'd be most appreciative if Hurricane Irene would allow me a safe return home before she vents. The Yankees already vented last night. You saw player rep Curtis Granderson's statement, and...

Postgame notes and chatter

Postgame notes and chatter
Derek Jeter played in his 2,401st game tonight, tying Mickey Mantle for most by a Yankee in franchise history. The Orioles tied their season high with their fifth consecutive win. They also did it May 21-26. The 12 runs tonight matched their season high set July 26 at Toronto. Nolan Reimold is batting .379 (11-for-29) with two triples, two homers and six RBIs during his seven-game hitting streak. Matt Wieters is batting .440 (11-for-25) during his seven-game hitting streak. J.J. Hardy was...

Showalter speaks after 12-5 win

Showalter speaks after 12-5 win
The Yankees are furious at the Orioles for not scheduling a doubleheader today. They didn't want to lose their Sept. 8 off-day. They can't be too happy about tonight's outcome, either. "The tack-on runs are always important regardless of who you're playing. But they have so much offense through their order, so it's doubly important," manager Buck Showalter said after his club's 12-5 victory. "I thought Nolan (Reimold) had a big hit - a couple big ones. A lot of them scattered around...

Wieters' homer extends O's lead (O's win 12-5)

Wieters' homer extends O's lead (O's win 12-5)
Matt Wieters hit a three-run homer off Yankees reliever Luis Ayala in the bottom of the sixth inning. It's been that kind of night. Wieters has 14 homers and 50 RBIs this season. Alex Rodriguez hit a solo homer off Tommy Hunter in the top of the seventh, and Nick Swisher just added a two-run shot. Still no outs and pitching coach Rick Adair is visiting the mound. Orioles 12, Yankees 4. Swisher's ball is the 57th to land on Eutaw Street, and the 33rd by an opponent. Estimated distance:...

Tomorrow's doubleheader postponed

Tomorrow's doubleheader postponed
Tomorrow's scheduled day-night doubleheader with the Yankees has been postponed due to expected bad weather related to the arrival of Hurricane Irene. The 1:05 p.m. game will be made up on Sept. 8 at a time to be determined. The nightcap will be played as part of a split-admission doubleheader at 7:35 p.m. on Sunday. Obviously, the first game Sunday will go off at the normal 1:35 p.m. time. Tickets dated Aug. 27 at 7:05 p.m. will only be accepted at the 7:35 p.m. game on Sunday....

Make theirs a double

Make theirs a double
The Orioles battered Yankees starter A.J. Burnett in the second inning. Mark Reynolds hit his 30th home run with one out in the second, and the Orioles strung together four straight doubles from Ryan Adams, Nolan Reimold, Matt Angle and Robert Andino. J.J. Hardy followed with his 25th home run - breaking an 0-for-29 streak against the Yankees - and Nick Markakis reached on Burnett's fielding error. The Orioles led 6-0 and nobody was warming in the Yankees' bullpen. Reynolds is the first...

Tribute to Mike Flanagan (updated)

Tribute to Mike Flanagan (updated)
I never expected the New York Yankees to provide a lasting image from tonight's tribute to Mike Flanagan. The entire Yankees team stood outside its dugout, many players with caps in hand, while highlights and photos of Flanagan were shown on the video board in center field. They applauded, along with the Orioles and their fans, at the conclusion before heading back to the bench. The Orioles pay tribute to Mike Flanagan It reminded me of the night Cal Ripken Jr. voluntarily ended his...

Yankees lineup and a few notes

Yankees lineup and a few notes
For the Yankees: Derek Jeter SS Curtis Granderson CF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Jorge Posada DH Russell Martin C Brett Gardner LF A.J. Burnett RHP J.J. Hardy is batting .378 (14-for-37) with a home run, two RBIs and eight runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak, but he's 0-for-28 in six games against the Yankees this season. Manager Buck Showalter spoke about Mike Flanagan before today's game. "It was pretty appropriate that Friday night...
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Injury and weather updates (with update)

Injury and weather updates (with update)
Center fielder Adam Jones is still experiencing discomfort in his chest when he swings a bat. He's feeling better after taking yesterday off, but manager Buck Showalter wants to give him an extra day of rest. A postponement tomorrow would give him more time to heal. First baseman Chris Davis, rehabbing his sore shoulder in Sarasota, was pain-free today while performing stretching exercises. He still hasn't done any baseball-related activities. Second baseman Brian Roberts participated in...

Jones still out of lineup

Jones still out of lineup
Adam Jones is out of the lineup for the second consecutive game, and he hasn't played a full nine innings in the last four, because of soreness in his chest. Manager Buck Showalter will let us know more around 4 p.m. when he meets with the media. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 3B J.J. Hardy SS Nick Markakis RF Vladimir Guerrero DH Matt Wieters C Mark Reynolds 1B Ryan Adams 2B Nolan Reimold LF Matt Angle CF Tommy Hunter RHP

Orioles to honor Mike Flanagan

Orioles to honor Mike Flanagan
The Orioles have announced their plans to honor former pitcher, coach, executive and MASN broadcaster Mike Flanagan, who died Wednesday at age 59. Beginning with tonight's game against the Yankees, Orioles uniformed personnel will wear a black circular patch with "FLANNY" written in white on their right jersey sleeves for the remainder of the 2011 season. Also, a black banner with the No. "46" in orange will hang above the press box and below the television booth where Flanagan worked as...

This, that and the other

This, that and the other
I try to put Alfredo Simon in the bullpen and he holds the Twins to one run over eight innings. I try to put Jo-Jo Reyes in the bullpen and he holds the Twins to one run over six innings. That settles it. The Orioles should go with a 12-man rotation. Empty the bullpen. Everybody gets a start. Yankees manager Joe Girardi really wanted a doubleheader today. I feel terrible that he didn't get his way. How can we make it up to him? We still have more than a month left in the season, but you...

Pie expected to accept assignment to Norfolk (O's win 6-1)

Pie expected to accept assignment to Norfolk (O's win 6-1)
Orioles outfielder Felix Pie cleared waivers today and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. And while Pie has the right to refuse the assignment, I'm told that he plans to accept it and report to the Tides. Pie would have to forfeit the remainder of the $985,000 salary he's receiving this year, which doesn't make much sense. Pie has to inform the Orioles of his decision by Saturday, but it appears that he's staying in the organization. The minor league seasons ends in a few weeks, so...