Braves claim Chaz Roe off waivers from Orioles

Braves claim Chaz Roe off waivers from Orioles
The Orioles won't be able to keep reliever Chaz Roe in the organization. The Braves have claimed Roe off waivers, another curious move by a team that's rebuilding. But if outfielder Matt Kemp makes sense for them, why not Roe? The Orioles designated Roe for assignment on July 29 after they signed reliever Logan Ondrusek. Roe is out of minor league options and the Orioles tried to pass him through waivers. Roe, 29, could have declined an outright assignment and elected free agency. However,...

Quick hits from Camden Yards

Quick hits from Camden Yards
There wasn't much news to come out of today's pregame session with Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Showalter doesn't sound confident that Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard will be cleared to play before September. Rickard continues to wear a splint on his right hand due to a torn ligament in his thumb. He can remove the splint for short periods, but he's still required to wear it following Monday's examination. While Showalter believes that Rickard will return this season, he added that it's...

Showalter pregame on Ondrusek, Brach, the offense and more

Showalter pregame on Ondrusek, Brach, the offense and more
TORONTO - In adding right-handed reliever Logan Ondrusek today, the Orioles got a pitcher who has had good major league numbers against left-handed batters, a clear factor in this addition. While Ondrusek pitched the last two years in Japan, in 270 2/3 major league innings with Cincinnati between 2010-2014, he held lefty batters to a .236 average and right-handed hitters to an average of .257. "Logan was with Cincinnati and he's been working out and is ready to go," Showalter said. "Pitched...

Orioles find new reliever Ondrusek in most unlikely place

Orioles find new reliever Ondrusek in most unlikely place
The Orioles found a pitcher today in a most unlikely place as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches. Rather than deal with another major league team, the Orioles signed right-hander Logan Ondrusek and designated reliever Chaz Roe for assignment. Ondrusek, 31, spent the past two seasons with the Yakult Swallows of the Japan Central League, going 8-3 with a 2.17 ERA in 102 games. He allowed 24 earned runs over 99 2/3 innings. Ondrusek went 3-1 record with a 2.45 ERA in 30 games this season,...

Orioles sign Ondrusek, Roe designated for assignment

Orioles sign Ondrusek, Roe designated for assignment
TORONTO - The Orioles today made an addition to their bullpen, signing 31-year-old right-handed pitcher Logan Ondrusek to a major league contract, the team announced. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-hander Chaz Roe was designated for assignment. Ondrusek went 8-3 with a 2.17 ERA in 102 games with the Yakult Swallows of the Japan Central League over the last two seasons, including a 3-1 record and 2.45 ERA in 30 games this season. He has not been in the majors since going 3-3 with a...

Jimenez allows one run, but bullpen falters in loss to Twins

Jimenez allows one run, but bullpen falters in loss to Twins
On the night that struggling right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez pitched well, those that followed him to the mound in Minnesota could not say the same. The Twins scored four times in the seventh to break a 2-2 tie and beat the Orioles 6-2 at Target Field. The Orioles fall to 58-43 with three straight losses that have followed a five-game winning streak. They were trying for a season sweep of the Twins, but must settle for a 5-1 mark. Pitching for the first time since July 8, Jimenez was shaky in a...

Showalter on Bundy, the offense and a 3-1 loss

Showalter on Bundy, the offense and a 3-1 loss
Dylan Bundy was perfect tonight for 5 1/3 innings. The outcome was flawed, but Bundy showed that he belonged in the rotation in the heat of a pennant race. The Orioles couldn't cover for the two home runs Bundy surrendered in the sixth and fell to the Rockies 3-1 for only their second home series loss of the season. Bundy retired the first 16 batters, striking out a career-high eight. Mark Reynolds walked with one out in the sixth and Nick Hundley, another former Oriole, crushed a 1-2 changeup...

More thoughts on the bullpen

More thoughts on the bullpen
The Orioles are back home tonight for only the fourth time in their last 20 games. They're 33-14 at Camden Yards. A team besieged by illness may have found its tonic. A three-game series with the Indians and Dylan Bundy's first major league start in Baltimore are prime attractions, but let's not forget what's happening in Bowie. Darren O'Day will pitch an inning, most likely the first, to provide more evidence that his right hamstring has healed and he's ready to come off the disabled...

Orioles have full schedule before tonight's game

Orioles have full schedule before tonight's game
NEW YORK - The Orioles will be busy today before they take the field for the second game of their series against the Yankees. Darren O'Day is pitching a simulated game this afternoon that might determine whether he's ready to come off the disabled list. He could be assigned a second sim game, sent on a rehab assignment or activated. Hyun Soo Kim will get some swings against O'Day to further test his right hamstring. It's more important for him to run the bases. It's imperative that the...

Slow start, strong finish: O's rally to beat Rays on Schoop's homer

Slow start, strong finish: O's rally to beat Rays on Schoop's homer
The Orioles got another shaky performance from a starting pitcher. They fell behind 3-1 after three innings. Chris Archer looked sharp early on. Zach Britton saw the tie run reach third with one out in the ninth. But the Orioles won. Maybe it was a case of a first-place team finding a way to win and a last-place team finding a way to lose. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer off Archer in the eighth to break a 3-3 tie as the Orioles beat Tampa Bay 4-3 at Tropicana Field. The O's...

Chaz Roe talks about his callup to the Orioles

Chaz Roe talks about his callup to the Orioles
SEATTLE - After clearing waivers April 1 and heading to Triple-A Norfolk, right-hander Chaz Roe pitched quite well this year on the farm and he rejoined the Orioles yesterday at Safeco Field. Manager Buck Showalter said Roe was throwing as well as anyone in Norfolk and the O's added him to their bullpen on Thursday. With the Tides, Roe went 1-2 with a 2.39 ERA. His last 15 outings were scoreless, covering 15 2/3 innings with two walks and 15 strikeouts. "Went down there to work on a few...

Showalter on today's roster moves and Jimenez starting Sunday

Showalter on today's roster moves and Jimenez starting Sunday
SEATTLE - The Orioles roster has a new look tonight for the opener of a four-game series at Safeco Field. Caleb Joseph and Vance Worley have been activated off the disabled list and Chaz Roe has been added from Triple-A Norfolk. Roe had to be added to the 40-man roster and the Orioles had one spot open to add him. The O's are down to just one lefty - Zach Britton - in their bullpen, as T.J. McFarland goes to the DL with a left knee injury. He first got hurt in Norfolk and the knee is bothering...

Orioles whittle down spring training roster to 29 players

Orioles whittle down spring training roster to 29 players
The Orioles made eight cuts tonight that put their opening day roster into sharper focus, unless they make any other changes before Sunday's deadline. It's still possible. The Orioles reassigned pitchers Todd Redmond and Pedro Beato, infielders Paul Janish and Steve Tolleson, and outfielder L.J. Hoes to minor league camp. They also optioned catcher Francisco Pena and confirmed that pitchers Chaz Roe and Zach Phillips cleared waivers and were outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. With these moves,...

Showalter pregame in Philadelphia on Kim, Gonzalez and more

Showalter pregame in Philadelphia on Kim, Gonzalez and more
PHILADELPHIA - There is still no resolution to the situation involving the Orioles and outfielder Hyun Soo Kim. The Orioles would like to send him to the minors to the start the season. But Kim, through his agency, informed the club last night he won't agree to the assignment. Kim is with the Orioles here tonight for the spring training finale in Philadelphia. "He's not starting. We'll see what the game brings," manager Buck Showalter said. Is Showalter now preparing for Kim to start the...

Miguel Gonzalez given unconditional release

Miguel Gonzalez given unconditional release
The Orioles officially have parted ways with former starter Miguel Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 31, cleared waivers this afternoon and was given his unconditional release. He becomes a free agent and may sign with any team. Gonzalez was due to make $5.1 million this year after avoiding an arbitration hearing, but the Orioles placed him on release waivers Wednesday before he could embark on his fifth season with the club. Players released by opening day receive 45 days of pay. Projected as a fourth or...

Chaz Roe placed on waivers (updated)

Chaz Roe placed on waivers (updated)
Sitting on the roster bubble at the beginning of spring training, reliever Chaz Roe has been placed on waivers as the Orioles break camp and head to Philadelphia for tonight's exhibition game. Roe appeared in 10 games this spring and allowed three runs and 12 hits in 11 2/3 innings, with five walks, nine strikeouts and a hit batter. He left camp for a few days for the birth of his second daughter. Roe is out of minor league options. The Orioles have two openings in their bullpen with...

Wrapping up a 5-3 win

Wrapping up a 5-3 win
BRADENTON, Fla. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter said outfielder Hyun Soo Kim isn't on the travel roster for Monday afternoon's game against the Red Sox in Fort Myers. Kim was on the list tonight, but he didn't play in the Orioles' 5-3 win over the Pirates. The intrigue continues to grow. Infielder Ryan Flaherty isn't expected to play Monday after being scratched tonight with flu-like symptoms. Showalter joked that Flaherty stayed back because his fiancé is in town. Ubaldo Jimenez got...

Ubaldo Jimenez on tonight's abbreviated start (O's win fourth straight, top Pirates)

Ubaldo Jimenez on tonight's abbreviated start (O's win fourth straight, top Pirates)
ORIOLES QUICK WRAP Score: Orioles 5, Pirates 3 Recap: Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard led off the ninth with a single and scored the tie-breaking run from first base on Garabez Rosa's single off the scoreboard in left field. Rosa scored on Josh Hart's single. Ubaldo Jimenez, lined up to be the Orioles' No. 3 starter, retired only two batters and was charged with three runs and four hits. Pedro Alvarez and Nolan Reimold hit back-to-back home runs in the first. Alvarez was making his first...

Quick hits before today's game

Quick hits before today's game
SARASOTA, Fla. - Reliever Chaz Roe will return to camp on Saturday following the birth of his daughter. Roe is trying to occupy one of the open spots in the bullpen. He hasn't allowed a run in his last six appearances over 6 2/3 innings. However, he's surrendered a hit in five of them and issued a walk in the other game. The Orioles could make more roster cuts following today's game. Manager Buck Showalter wasn't able to meet with executive vice president Dan Duquette before batting...

Quick hits before today's game

Quick hits before today's game
SARASOTA, Fla. - Orioles catcher Matt Wieters threw from 120 feet today and seems to be nearing a start behind the plate. Wieters won't catch until he's throwing to the bases with maximum force. Reliever Chaz Roe left camp to be with his wife for the birth of their second baby. Left-hander Brian Matusz stayed home today because he's experiencing flu-like symptoms. It's another blow to a guy who's trying to get back on the mound after being shut down again with soreness in his lower...