Izzy's Mr. 1,000
Izzy's Mr. 1,000
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Cesar Izturis singled with two outs in the second inning for the 1,000th hit of his major league career. I joked about the Orioles hanging numbers on the warehouse, but Izturis received a loud ovation from the Camden Yards crowd as his image appeared on the video board along with a message of congratulations on his milestone. Felix Pie, who homered two batters earlier, gave Izturis a big hug while delivering his glove between innings. Too bad the Orioles couldn't do more with four hits and...
Too soon for Buck to be up to speed on the minors
Too soon for Buck to be up to speed on the minors
Steve Melewski
Orioles
For now, Buck Showalter is spending most of his time, as you might expect, dealing with the 25 players on the Orioles Major League roster. So far, he admits, he has taken a look at what the Orioles have in the minor leagues, but he's not as clued in on that right now as he will be later. "Not as I'm going to be. I'm trying to stay focused here, more than anything. That stuff will take care of itself. I trust the people there. You know John Stockstill has provided some good reading...
Bench help on the way?
Bench help on the way?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles manager Buck Showalter will meet with president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail after today's game to discuss the composition of the roster. Showalter and MacPhail wanted the Orioles to go through their rotation once before debating whether to add a fourth bench player and return to a 12-man pitching staff. The club has turned in five straight quality starts, with Brad Bergesen and Kevin Milllwood impressing in back-to-back outings. "It's something we're considering,"...
Orioles lineup
Orioles lineup
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Brian Roberts 2B Corey Patterson DH Nick Markakis RF Ty Wigginton 1B Adam Jones CF Felix Pie LF Jake Fox C Cesar Izturis SS Josh Bell 3B Jeremy Guthrie RHP Guthrie has posted a 1.98 ERA in his last four starts, with two walks and 17 strikeouts. 1980 Cy Young winner Steve Stone, now a White Sox broadcaster, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
White Sox lineup
White Sox lineup
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
I'm still waiting for the Orioles to post their lineup. The door to Buck Showalter's office is closed, and the only people in the clubhouse are Gary Allenson, T-Bone Shelby and Matt Wieters. Showalter will meet with reporters at 11:45 a.m. Here's the White Sox lineup: Juan Pierre LF Omar Vizquel 3B Alex Rios CF Paul Konerko DH Carlos Quentin RF Mark Kotsay 1B Alexei Ramirez SS Ramon Castro C Gordon Beckham 2B Mark Buehrle LHP Buehrle is 5-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 14 career games against the...
Patton waits for his chance
Patton waits for his chance
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Troy Patton has been with the Orioles for more than a day this time. Patton was called up for just one day and one game on July 21st, but he's been back with the club now since last Sunday in Kansas City. He is still waiting to get into his first O's game on the mound. When he does it will be out of the bullpen and the 24-year-old lefty has made just two relief appearances in 125 pro outings. His last one, on September 7, 2007 was memorable, but not for a good reason. "Funny story, my...
What's not workin' for Berken?
What's not workin' for Berken?
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Jason Berken took the loss tonight after allowing two runs in 1 1/3 innings. He's surrendered 13 earned runs in his last 16 2/3 innings over 13 appearances. In his first 27 outings, he gave up eight runs in 45 innings. Berken was kicking himself for walking Alexei Ramirez with two outs in the seventh after Nick Markakis threw out Mark Kotsay trying to stretch a single into a double. "Stuff like that you can control. It's just not acceptable at that point for me to do that," he said. "I...
Showalter's first loss
Showalter's first loss
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
My good friend David Ginsburg from the Associated Press reminded Buck Showalter that he hadn't lost a game in years. That's quite an impressive streak. Can Showalter be satisfied that the Orioles ran off four straight wins before tonight? "No," he said. "I don't like losing. I ain't real happy. The thing about our game is the pluses and negatives don't last too long. You've got a chance right around the corner. You don't sit on tough losses for seven days like football coaches do....
Showalter's first loss:  O's lose lead and game vs. the Sox
Showalter's first loss: O's lose lead and game vs. the Sox
Steve Melewski
Orioles
Even with Buck Showalter as manager, the Orioles can't win them all. Saturday night they took an early 2-0 lead, but then saw it evaporate in a 4-2 loss to the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox in front of 24,929 at Camden Yards. After an Adam Jones homer in the second and Ty Wigginton RBI single in the third, Chicago came back. Kevin Millwood left a start with a lead for just the fifth time in 22 outings, but did not get the win as Jason Berken could not hold a 2-1 edge. Buck Showalter...
Will lost opportunities bring Buck's first loss? (updated)
Will lost opportunities bring Buck's first loss? (updated)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
It sure does look like the Orioles will regret letting Gavin Floyd off the hook. Jason Berken gave up another run in the eighth on Alex Rios' single up the middle that scored Juan Pierre, who singled and advanced on a sac bunt. White Sox 3, Orioles 2. Manager Buck Showalter was rewarded the last time he let Berken return for a second inning after the right-hander struggled, but not on this night. Berken stands to be the loser if the Orioles don't rally. Berken is charged with two runs and...