Buck Showalter

Orioles bats stay hot in a 6-5 win against the Toronto Blue Jays

2013-05-25 15:55:00

TORONTO — Given the way the Orioles and Blue Jays have been scoring runs over the past three days here at the hitter-friendly Rogers Centre, both teams realize winning is just a matter of outlasting their opponent offensively. The teams have...

Notebook: Orioles place Pedro Strop on 15-day DL, recall Steve Johnson

2013-05-25 15:20:00

The Orioles placed right-hander Pedro Strop on the 15-day disabled list before Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a lower back strain and recalled right-hander Steve Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. Strop, who is 0-2 with a 6.11...

Orioles' Manny Machado continues to thrive on the road at the plate and in the field

2013-05-24 22:12:00

TORONTO – It’s become a popular question this year, whether Orioles third baseman Manny Machado belongs in the same class as the Angels’ Mike Trout and the Nationals’ Bryce Harper. That question was presented on MLB Network...

Orioles still pondering roster move, DL options

2013-05-25 10:13:00

TORONTO -- The Orioles have yet to make a roster move today to recall right-hander Steve Johnson, who joined the club this morning. The team is exploring several options, all likely DL moves, as the corresponding move to add Johnson. Manager Buck...

Orioles bash four homers in 10-6 win over the Blue Jays

2013-05-24 21:01:00

TORONTO — Rogers Centre might be one of the most difficult sites for a pitcher's introduction to the big leagues. Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman found that out Thursday. There's something about this cavernous dome that makes balls carry —...

Orioles left fielder Nate McLouth's sensational diving catch turned ugly

2013-05-23 21:34:00

TORONTO -- I’ve often heard that Rogers Centre is one of the toughest places for a visiting outfielder to play because the fans in the two decks beyond the outfield wall feel like they’re right on top of you. One player I used to cover...

Orioles pregame notes on Steve Johnson, Adam Jones, Dylan Bundy and Jake Arrieta

2013-05-24 15:16:00

TORONTO -- The Orioles plan to recall right-hander Steve Johnson as an extra relief arm if the club’s bullpen gets extended tonight against the Blue Jays. Johnson, a St. Paul’s grad, was scratched from his scheduled start Friday at Triple-...

Dylan Bundy pain-free after testing full range of motion on right arm

2013-05-24 18:14:00

Orioles top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy, who has been shut down since the start of the season, tested his full range of motion in his right arm and had no pain, a promising sign after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection April 29 to help...

Orioles left-handed reliever Troy Patton struggling with fastball

2013-05-24 18:46:00

Last season, Orioles reliever Troy Patton did a tremendous job serving as a left-handed bridge between the team’s starters and late-inning relievers. But this season Patton has struggled with his control, and that fact was glaring Thursday, when he...

Orioles thoughts and observations on Kevin Gausman's debut, Adam Jones and Alexi Casilla

2013-05-24 04:09:00

OK, first things first. Kevin Gausman will not be a one-and-done Orioles starter. The 22-year-old Gausman, who made his major league debut Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays, will remain in the Orioles’ starting rotation for the time being. If...

Jake Arrieta sent back to Triple-A to make room for Gausman

2013-05-23 21:19:00

TORONTO — Right-hander Jake Arrieta, who hasn't pitched in 16 days, was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk before Thursday's game to make space on the 25-man roster for starter Kevin Gausman. Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the team was deciding...

Buck Showalter, Orioles facing biggest test of young season

2013-05-21 07:44:00

Rarely will you see Buck Showalter as agitated as he appeared after the Orioles’ 6-4 extra-inning loss to the New York Yankees last night at Camden Yards. You couldn’t blame the Orioles manager for being in a less-than-sunny mood, either....

Dickerson, in particular, has been very impressive, batting .333 in 16 games and launching two home runs in Tuesday night's slump-busting victory over the Yankees. Navarro has made some terrific defensive plays and has four hits in his first 12 Orioles at-bats.

2013-05-20 00:00:00

Orioles manager Buck Showalter, right, stands in the dugout during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards.

2013-05-18 00:00:00

Buck Showalter has had a quick hook when it comes to the pitchers trying to fill the empty spaces in the back end of the starting rotation, but he may have to be more patient as injuries and ineffectiveness weigh more and more heavily on the entire pitching staff.

2013-05-15 00:00:00