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Orioles had to swallow bitter pill, trade Jake Arrieta

It became clear this season that Jake Arrieta needed a change of scenery, that the Baltimore Orioles had gotten all they were going to get out of a 27-year-old righty who has oodles of talent but too often got inside his own head when things started to go wrong.

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Orioles pregame notes on Stinson, Burnett, Bundy, Johnson and starting lineups

Right-hander Josh Stinson will be making his Orioles debut and his second major league start this afternoon against the Blue Jays.

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Most pro athletes would never think to spit out hate terms "Nigger," "Kike," or "Spic," but somehow "Faggot" gets a pass.

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Orioles pregame: Early notes and starting lineups from Camden Yards

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Orioles add LHP Zach Phillips to bullpen

The Orioles added another left-handed reliever to their bullpen Monday, selecting the contract of Zach Phillips from Triple-A Norfolk before Monday's series opener in Toronto.

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Orioles take road show north of the border

The Orioles are coming off a big series win over the Yankees in the Bronx and hope they can continue that here at the Rogers Center, where they are 7-33 in their last 40 games.

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Orioles purchase contract of left-handed reliever Zach Phillips (UPDATED)

The Orioles will likely purchase the contract of left-handed reliever Zach Phillips from Triple-A Norfolk before this afternoon's series opener in Toronto.

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Speculating on Dylan Bundy and other possible Orioles September call-ups

The Orioles are in such a strange position right now that it¿s hard to predict what they¿ll do in several areas. One is September call-ups.

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Tommy Hunter solid if unspectacular in Orioles' win over Royals

Even though he didn't get the win or even a quality start Sunday, pitcher Tommy Hunter kept the Orioles in the game en route to a 5-3 win over Kansas City. He had a high pitch count early, but finished out the 5th inning — and his start — at 97 pitches, exiting with the score tied at 3.

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Orioles option reliever Miguel Socolovich to Triple-A Norfolk

Following the Orioles' 5-3 win over the Royals Sunday afternoon, the club optioned right-handed reliever Miguel Socolovich to Triple-A Norfolk.

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Chris Tillman knocking on the Orioles' door

After three straight quality outings at Triple-A Norfolk, Right-hander pitcher Chris Tillman is knocking on the Orioles door. The Orioles need pitching help, and Tillman has distanced himself from the competition in Norfolk, so it it time to give the 24-year-old a chance in the Orioles rotation?

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Orioles send Tolleson back to Norfolk to make room for Lindstrom

Steve Tolleson was Wednesday's roster casualty, optioned to Triple-A Norfolk before the game to make space for Matt Lindstrom, who was activated form the 15-day disabled list after missing time with a right middle finger injury.

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Dontrelle Willis will become 17th pitcher to start for Tides tonight

Dontrelle Willis is back and is pitching against Toledo. But that is not the crazy part. What¿s crazy is this: Willis becomes the 17th different pitcher to start a game for the Tides this year.

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Lindstrom to rehab this weekend at Double-A Bowie

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Arrieta has career-worst outing as Orioles fall to Phillies, 9-6

When Jake Arrieta was named the Orioles' Opening Day starter this season, he talked about the magnitude of the honor and the leadership responsibility it carried. But the 26-year-old right-hander has looked lost for much of the season.

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Orioles notes: Markakis finds his home a lonely place during a road trip

Having never been on the disabled list in his career, Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis is finding it's almost as painful being away from the team as it is dealing with hamate bone surgery.

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Orioles pregame notes: Markakis in the clubhouse; still no starter Saturday

Nick Markakis was in the clubhouse sporting a bandage on his right palm/wrist to conceal the stitches from his hamate bone surgery on June 1.

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Showalter keeping options open for starter on Saturday

Showalter keeping options open for starter on Saturday

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Orioles notebook: Uehara finally settling in with Rangers

Former Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara is finally settling in with the Rangers. The right-hander has allowed 2 runs in 10 innings for Texas.

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Dontrelle Willis drops grievance against Orioles

Left-hander Dontrelle Willis had dropped his grievance against the Orioles, and will return to the organization tomorrow, his agent confirmed.

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Orioles Notebook: Reimold awaits next step

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Orioles notebook: Eveland likely to start for Orioles on Friday

Dana Eveland is likely to start for the Orioles on Friday. The left-hander would slide into Tommy Hunter's spot in the rotation. Also, Zach Phillips was called up from Triple-A Norfolk and Jason Berken was demoted.

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Josh Hamilton has historic four-homer night vs. Orioles

Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton had four homers -- all of the two-run variety -- on Tuesday against the Orioles. It's the 16th time that has happened in major league baseball history and only the second involving the Orioles.

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Orioles pre-game notes: Dana Eveland likely to start Friday

All signs point to the Orioles recalling left-hander Dana Eveland to start Friday's series opener against Tampa Bay at Camden Yards.

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Lefty Zach Phillips in Orioles clubhouse

Left-hander Zach Phillips, the last roster casualty in spring training, is in the Orioles clubhouse today.

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Matusz, Birds no match for Rangers

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Orioles send down Hunter and Paulino to add bullpen arms

Orioles send down Tommy Hunter and Ronny Paulino to add bullpen arms. Right-handers Jason Berken and Stu Pomeranz called up from Norfolk after team's 17-inning game.

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Orioles notes: A call for arms after 17-inning game

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Orioles send Tommy Hunter to Norfolk, call up Jason Berken

Orioles right-hander Tommy Hunter, the starter in Sunday's marathon in Boston, has been demoted to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for reliever Jason Berken.

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Orioles to seek pitching reinforcements from Norfolk following 17-inning win over Red Sox

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Orioles Notebook: Johnson released from hospital

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Orioles notebook: Jim Johnson back with O's after four-night hospital stay

Jim Johnson is back with the Orioles after a four-night hospital stay. The closer was diagnosed with a severe case of food poisoning.

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For The Birds: Jim Johnson rejoins Orioles

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Pre-game notes: Orioles vs. A's

Closer Jim Johnson is back in the Orioles' clubhouse, after spending four nights in the hospital with an illness that was eventually diagnosed as a severe case of food poisoning. Johnson left St. Agnes Hospital this morning. He played catch on Friday is listed as day-to-day.

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Orioles Notebook: O's call up Berken

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Orioles notes: Closer Johnson still in hospital with infection

Orioles closer Jim Johnson is still in the hospital battling an infection. Also, pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada will get a second opinion on his injured left elbow and righty Jason Berken has been called up to the majors.

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Pre-game: Orioles vs. Blue Jays

Orioles reliever Jim Johnson remains hospitalized with an infection. Buck Showalter said doctors are doing tests to rule out what is causing the flu symptoms.

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Jason Berken rejoins Orioles

Right-hander Jason Berken is back with the Orioles, called up today when Robert Andino was placed on the paternity list.

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Roberts mentoring Andino, Jones in art of stealing bases

Baltimore Orioles notebook: Brian Roberts has begun to take outfielder Adam Jones and infielder Robert Andino under his wing in teaching them his mentality of stealing bases.

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Orioles Preview: Success hinges on young pitchers

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O'Day, Patton in, Phillips out as Orioles finalize Opening Day roster

Darren O'Day and Troy Patton are in and Zach Phillips is out as the Orioles finalized their Opening Day roster. The Orioles set their rotation behind Jake Arrieta. Minor league catcher Brian Ward was suspended 50 games for violating MLB's drug policy.

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Matusz sharp in Orioles' exhibition loss to Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles lost their final season tuneup, 6-4, to their top affiliate, the Norfolk Tides, on Wednesday, but the important thing for the big league club is that lefty Brian Matusz again pitched well.

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Orioles option right-hander Chris Tillman to Triple-A

Notebook: Orioles option right-hander Chris Tillman to Triple-A. Reliever Pat Neshek has been impressive this spring after struggling last year with San Diego.

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Teagarden will begin season on DL, opens door for Paulino

Teagarden will begin season on DL, opens door for Paulino

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Orioles whittle down roster

Orioles whittle down roster

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The Orioles' move-heavy Monday: What is means

Analysis of Orioles cuts

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Brad Bergesen among players trimmed from Orioles roster

Brad Bergesen among Orioles cuts Monday

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Numerous roster decisions looming for Birds

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Orioles' Berken fares well in his spring debut

While dealing with a left hamstring injury this spring, Orioles right-hander Jason Berken maintained a throwing program to keep his arm in shape.

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Tolleson keeps patient approach for Orioles' roster spot

Tolleson keeps patient approach in bid for roster spot