A sampling of Showalter

A sampling of Showalter
Orioles manager Buck Showalter anticipated that a team would claim Jimmy Paredes on waivers, as the Blue Jays did yesterday. However, that didn't make it any easier to accept. Showalter likes Paredes and respects his work ethic. "That's why he's in the big leagues today. That's Jimmy," Showalter said. "You get an emotional attachment to guys who care that much. He's a good teammate, good player. But you can't keep them all. That's why the system is designed the way it is, to keep...

Blue Jays claim Jimmy Paredes on waivers (with quote)

Blue Jays claim Jimmy Paredes on waivers (with quote)
The Blue Jays have claimed infielder/outfielder Jimmy Paredes on waivers from the Orioles, according to multiple sources. The Orioles placed Paredes on waivers Friday before his injury rehabilitation assignment expired yesterday afternoon. They were hoping to outright him to Triple-A Norfolk, though it would have required his approval. Paredes batted .279/.312/.425 in 122 games with the Orioles over parts of two seasons after they purchased his contract from the Royals on July 24, 2014. He hit...

Orioles' winning streak ends at seven games with 6-5 loss

Orioles' winning streak ends at seven games with 6-5 loss
Darren O'Day was so confident today that he struck out J.D. Martinez to end the top of the eighth inning, he took a couple of small steps toward the Orioles dugout while waiting for confirmation. First base umpire Mark Wegner, on the appeal, ruled that Martinez checked his swing. Two pitches later, the Tigers had the lead. Martinez and Miguel Cabrera hit back-to-back home runs off O'Day, who's been scored upon in only two of his 17 appearances. He allowed only one homer before today. O'Day...

Limited roster moves, Schoop stays hot, Tigers not (O's down 6-5)

Limited roster moves, Schoop stays hot, Tigers not (O's down 6-5)
Still no word on whether a club has claimed Jimmy Paredes off waivers from the Orioles. I've heard that they should know because it's after 1 p.m. I've also heard they won't find out until Monday. It would be appropriate for news to break on the off-day. I'm still scarred from all of the medical updates during the last off-day. By declining to put Paredes on the 25-man roster, the Orioles continue to limit their player moves as we've reached the middle of May. Yovani Gallardo was placed...

Orioles and Tigers lineups

Orioles and Tigers lineups
Pedro Alvarez remains at third base and Nolan Reimold gets the start in left field, as the Orioles attempt to complete a four-game sweep of the Tigers. Jonathan Schoop moves up to sixth in the order after his two-homer, five-RBI night. A win today would extend the Orioles' streak to a season-high eight games. For the Orioles Joey Rickard RF Manny Machado SS Adam Jones CF Chris Davis 1B Mark Trumbo DH Jonathan Schoop 2B Pedro Alvarez 3B Nolan Reimold LF Caleb Joseph C Kevin Gausman RHP For the...

Today's game and pending Paredes decision

Today's game and pending Paredes decision
Kevin Gausman still doesn't have a win this year despite posting three consecutive quality starts. Today's opposing pitcher, Tigers rookie Michael Fulmer, is 2-1 despite a 6.00 ERA and 2.000 WHIP in 15 innings. He hasn't made it past the fifth in any of his three starts. Further proof that a pitcher's won-loss record is largely meaningless. Coming up next: Do Germans really love David Hasselhoff? Gausman has allowed five earned runs and 12 hits, with three walks and 16 strikeouts, over 20...

Tyler Wilson continues to adapt to adjusted schedule

Tyler Wilson continues to adapt to adjusted schedule
MINNEAPOLIS - Tyler Wilson was supposed to make last night's start for the Orioles until finding out that he'd be pushed back to Wednesday afternoon due to the rainout. Wilson knows how to stay flexible, having pitched out of the bullpen and the rotation with the Orioles. He's rarely on a set schedule. Shortly after the media was allowed inside the clubhouse, Wilson grabbed his glove and went to the bullpen for a light throwing session. Meanwhile, Kevin Gausman relaxed before making...

Paredes' uncertainty and Wednesday's starter (O's up 7-3)

Paredes' uncertainty and Wednesday's starter (O's up 7-3)
There isn't much news to report from this morning's clubhouse access and media session with manager Buck Showalter. The Jimmy Paredes updates have grown tiresome because there's no advancement. He's on an injury rehab assignment at Double-A Bowie that runs through May 15. The Orioles don't have a logical spot for him on a 25-man roster that includes Hyun Soo Kim and Pedro Alvarez. Paredes is available if there's a team that matches up. In the meantime, he's 8-for-32 with Bowie, including...

Early notes on Britton, Janish, Paredes and Gallardo

Early notes on Britton, Janish, Paredes and Gallardo
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said today that closer Zach Britton is "very close" to being available. Britton sprained his left ankle Saturday night. He threw in the bullpen again today and performed fielding drills without any setbacks. Showalter really wants a four-man bench and having Britton ready to pitch would provide the green light for the Orioles to bring up another position player. Infielder Paul Janish is in Houston for the birth of his third child on Friday. However, the Orioles...

Machado talks about playing in the WBC (plus other notes)

Machado talks about playing in the WBC (plus other notes)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Orioles third baseman Manny Machado confirmed today that he's going to represent the Dominican Republic in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, a way of honoring his family and allowing it to fulfill a dream. "It's a great experience," he said. "It's a great tournament, so I always wanted to be a part of it, always wanted to represent our country. I always wanted to play for the Dominican. I'm just going to enjoy every moment of it. I'm going to try to represent the...

More on the second base situation (and notes)

More on the second base situation (and notes)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - J.J. Hardy has played 1,374 games at shortstop and none at any other position. Manny Machado has played 461 games at third base, nine at shortstop and none at any other position. Chris Davis has played 670 games at first base, 91 at third and 71 in the outfield. He's also made one relief appearance. Pedro Alvarez has played 554 games at third base, 129 at first and none at any other position. Caleb Joseph has caught in 180 games and played five at first base. In the...

Paredes on his rehab assignment, plus other notes (updated)

Paredes on his rehab assignment, plus other notes (updated)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jimmy Paredes will play at Double-A Bowie the next two nights, report to Single-A Frederick for one game and rejoin the Baysox. The left wrist is pain-free and he's ready for a rehab assignment. "I'm feeling very well, I'm feeling very good. I'm good to go," said Paredes, who joined the Orioles from extended spring training in Sarasota. "I'm good. I'm excited. I want to get back. It's hard to be in (extended). I feel good because I feel right. I feel like my...

Updates on Jimmy Paredes and Yovani Gallardo

Updates on Jimmy Paredes and Yovani Gallardo
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jimmy Paredes will begin his injury rehab assignment Tuesday night at Double-A Bowie with another game Wednesday night. Paredes, who's working out today at Tropicana Field, said he'll then report to Single-A Frederick for one game before returning to Bowie. Yovani Gallardo confirmed today that he has tendinitis in his right shoulder. Team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs examined Gallardo, who underwent an MRI on the shoulder after working only two innings Friday night in...

A few early notes

A few early notes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Orioles still haven't announced their corresponding roster move that allows Kevin Gausman to come off the disabled list and start tonight against the Rays. Yovani Gallardo is with the team and will receive treatment from the athletic training staff while the Orioles engage in their three-game series. An MRI yesterday didn't reveal any damage to Gallardo's right shoulder beyond the wear and tear that already showed up during his physical. A team official said...

Showalter on Gausman, Matusz and Paredes

Showalter on Gausman, Matusz and Paredes
The Orioles rotation could include Kevin Gausman as early as Monday, or he could remain out of it next week. It's anybody's guess at this point. Gausman is starting Wednesday night for Triple-A Norfolk, putting him in line to pitch Monday unless manager Buck Showalter wants to keep Ubaldo Jimenez on his normal turn. And unless the Orioles decide Gausman would benefit from another start in the minors. We know now that Jimenez starts Wednesday and Chris Tillman starts Thursday, with Yovani...

Gausman starting Wednesday for Norfolk (plus other notes)

Gausman starting Wednesday for Norfolk (plus other notes)
The Orioles are keeping Kevin Gausman on his injury rehab assignment. Gausman will report to Triple-A Norfolk and start Wednesday night in Charlotte. He could be activated and start for the Orioles when his turn comes up again, but the decision is pending. Gausman, on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, has allowed three runs (one earned) and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings at Double-A Bowie and Single-A Frederick. The Orioles want to get him up to 90 pitches with Norfolk, preferably...

Leftovers for breakfast

Leftovers for breakfast
BOSTON - The first homestand is behind us and it's time to embark on the first road trip, with stops in chilly Boston and steaming Arlington. The latest forecasts calls for a 100 percent chance of rain on Tuesday. There's no escaping it. Grab a comfortable seat today and enjoy the Red Sox's opening day festivities and whatever they have planned for David Ortiz. Tissues are optionable. Hyun Soo Kim isn't, and he won't be in the lineup against left-hander David Price following yesterday's...

Showalter on Trumbo, Kim and the new slide rules

Showalter on Trumbo, Kim and the new slide rules
Jimmy Paredes hit off a tee today as part of his progression after being restricted to taking dry swings. Paredes is on the disabled list with a bone bruise in his left wrist. Mark Trumbo will try to build on his four-hit day while returning to the cleanup spot. He sprayed the ball to all fields again on Monday. "He's shown that ability," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "He's not going to sit there and ... I know how we pitched him and I know how they're going to try to pitch him. He...

Pregame notes and Showalter quotes before the opener

Pregame notes and Showalter quotes before the opener
Left-hander Brian Matusz is scheduled to pitch at Double-A Bowie on Thursday and the Orioles want to activate him three days later. Kevin Gausman will throw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. He will make starts covering three and five innings before coming off the disabled list. Gausman remains targeted to start on April 19. Infielder Jimmy Paredes is taking dry swings with a fungo bat. That's as far as he's progressed from his left wrist injury. Manager Buck Showalter said he considered...

Orioles set 25-man roster (updated)

Orioles set 25-man roster (updated)
The Orioles have set their 25-man roster for opening day, and it includes outfielders Hyun Soo Kim and Nolan Reimold. Xavier Avery has been reassigned to minor league camp and will report to Triple-A Norfolk. Kim wouldn't give his consent to a minor league assignment and the Orioles wouldn't cut him and eat $7 million. The bullpen currently holds eight pitchers, including Tyler Wilson and Vance Worley. Manager Buck Showalter will announce a fifth starter for the April 10 game against the...