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Source: Britt's Bird Watch by Britt Ghiroli

Greetings from Camden Yards, where the Orioles will try to snap a five-game losing streak. The O’s are 3-7 over their last 10 games, which his the first time they’ve had such a rough stretch since June 30-July 13 of last year.

*Wei-Yin Chen will leave for Sarasota, Fla. tomorrow and get an early start on his rehab. He will start on the stationary bike and hopes to progress to running at some point next week. Chen, who has a Grade 2 oblique strain, will not pick up a ball for a while with manager Buck Showalter saying today he’d feel “fortunate” if Chen was a week away from a throwing program.

*J.J. Hardy is batting third today, which Showalter said is more of a product of trying to provide the toughest lineup

Today's MLB starting lineups: May 20

Source: MLB.com

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

Owner of Sole Milwaukee Brewers No-Hitter, Juan Nieves Retired Too Early (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

COMMENTARY | Pitch No. 128 was upcoming for the 22-year-old left-handed hurler from Puerto Rico. The game was far from in doubt as the Milwaukee Brewers led the Baltimore Orioles 7-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, yet no one in attendance at Memorial Stadium had left the ballpark.

Kevin Gausman, MLB Ready?

Source: Yardbarker

Rick Peterson looked on from the Bowie Baysox’s dugout as Kevin Gausman stated his case. The Orioles’ prized right hander decimated the Trenton Thunder over six innings, strike outing ten and allowing few well hit balls. With Baltimore four games behind the American League East division leaders and their rotation in shambles, expect Gausman to earn a promotion after the super-two deadline passes in mid-June. In eight starts with Double-A Bowie, Gausman has been nearly untouchable. He’s third in the Eastern League in FIP, and owns a 25.7% strikeout rate and a 2.6% walk rate. The high-waisted 6’3″ right hander has a long, lean frame and he’s listed at just 190 lbs. There is plenty of room for growth throughout his body, if he should choose to cultivate mass. In the windup, Gausman has a high leg kick. He brings his left leg to his hands, which rest chest high at takeaway before he delivers the ball from a high three quarter arm slot. Gausman works off his 96-98 MPH four-seam fastball ...

Rays manager Joe Maddon calls Sunday's replay review 'baseball anarchy'

Source: The Baltimore Sun

The day after Joe Maddon’s team was awarded a home run after a replay review showed that Matt Joyce’s ball hit the base of Camden Yards’ right-field foul pole in the Orioles’ 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay, the Rays manager blasted crew chief Gerry Davis, calling the situation “baseball anarchy” and saying that Davis “made stuff up on the field.”

Week 7 Birds Up, O's Down (13 - 20 May)

Source: Camden Chat by twistedlogic

Rotation Freddy Garcia Remember when it seemed great that the O's had a bunch of guys that could easily plug into the 5th starter role and give a decent outing? Those days seem part of the distant pass as Garcia is manning the 3rd spot in the rotation and getting flat-out hammered. Wednesday proved to be his worst start of the season, as he was tagged for 4 runs in less than 4 innings. Tonight, he gets the nod against C.C Sabathia. Who will own it? I can take a guess. Jason Hammel 2012 is looking more and more like a fluke as 2013 progresses. Hammel just hasn't found the same touch he had last year, notching just 3 quality starts. He was

Fans say the Orioles have baseball's best uniforms

Source: The Baltimore Sun

The slumping Orioles have lost five in a row, but on Monday, they came away with a win off the diamond.

Fantasy: Orioles To Buy Or Sell

Source: ESPN YouTube

ESPN's Eric Karabell reveals which members of the Baltimore Orioles oweners should look to buy and sell.

Speaking on behalf of the Yankiverse, we face Freddy Garcia tonight in Baltimore, and you better believe there will be some whining if we lose

Source: Yardbarker

I thought this was a misprint, or an Oxycontin flashback from 2011. Freddy Garcia is pitching against us tonight. Yes, that Freddy Garcia. The Chief. He's still alive. He's still pitching.Listen, I have nothing but respect for The Chief. He pitched well for us - in fact, one of his best outings came in a must game against Baltimore. But two years ago, he was on his last legs. How old can the guy be? A hundred?He's going against C.C. Sabathia. I'm telling you, this is scary. Some of these guys, they're like zombies - they just keep walking and snarling, and until somebody shoots them in the brain, they'll eat your liver. If we lose tonight, it's like losing to Houston. It's like losing to yourself. It's five losses, bottled up into one. It's not Freddy Garcia. It's Freddy Kruger. 

Is it too soon for Orioles fans to start panicking?

Source: The Baltimore Sun

Less than two weeks ago, the Orioles were tied for first place in the American League East. Despite subpar starting pitching, they were winning games -- more than 60 percent of them -- because Manny Machado, Adam Jones and Chris Davis were pounding the ball and the Baltimore bullpen continued to be a stabilizing force.

Blogger Q&A: Tanya Bondurant of Pinstriped Bible on the Yankees

Source: Camden Chat by Eat More Esskay

There exist in the world Yankees fans who are not the stereotype of a Yankees fan. I was as surprised to find this out as anyone ever could be. With the Orioles and Yankees set to begin a three-game series tonight, it's time to check in with a recurring Camdencast guest, my good friend and fellow blogger Tanya Bondurant from Pinstriped Bible, to get a Yankees fan perspective on the upcoming series and the season to date.

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Q: Let's dive right in to the biggest burning question there is: as a Yankees fan, do you have to personally contribute a vial

Series Preview: Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees, 20-22 May 2013

Source: Camden Chat by Vuff

These are dark days in Birdland, as the gloom of a five-game losing streak hangs over our heads. Buck up, though, fans, because four games back in May is nothing; after all, the 2012 Orioles were ten games back in mid-July. The O's will try to salvage this 0-5 homestand in a three-game set against the Yankees before heading to Toronto.

Monday, 20 May: Freddy Garcia vs. CC Sabathia Career Numbers Garcia vs. Yankees Sabathia vs.

Orioles recall INF/OF Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk

Source: Oriole Post

The Orioles needed a bat since Ryan Flaherty was demoted to the minors.

I feel bad for Flaherty, but it was a long time coming and the second base position offensively has become a black hole.

I would think that Buck Showalter and the Orioles will give Yamaico Navarro a chance at second base. Honestly, he could not do much worse than Flaherty with the bat..

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Orioles recall INF/OF Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled INF/OF DANNY VALENCIA from Triple-A Norfolk.

Valencia, 28, is batting .306/.339/.600 with 14 doubles, 11 home runs and 35 RBI in 40 games for the Tides this season, including seven home runs in

Flaherty Demoted to Triple-A

Source: Oriole Post

This move was a long time coming...

Ryan Flaherty today was demoted to Triple-A Norfolk. The fans' wishes have come through. I was at the game on Wednesday, and boy, was he railed bad by them.

Buck Showalter gave him every chance to succeed as his name was penciled more often than it should have been. Flaherty was just not hitting, and while the offense has done it's part throughout the season so far, the bottom of the lineup has been struggling. Sadly, Flaherty was a major part of it.

Once Flaherty starts hitting at the lower level, he'll be back. He came through big at points last season and Showalter seems to like him; however, right now, he seriously needed a change of

Baltimore Orioles: The best things that happened in the last week

Source: Birds Watcher by Amanda Redman

Everyone knows the Orioles are slumping.  It is an unavoidable fact that even good teams do go through losing streaks.  To this point, the Orioles really have not played their best baseball, and yet they are still very much in the thick of things.

Among other pieces of good news for the struggling Birds, Pedro Strop has been pitching much better recently. Mandatory Credit: Joy R. Absalon-USA TODAY Sports

Despite the fact that they are just 3-7 in their last 10 games, there are some positive signs that could point to a change in luck for the O’s.

Moore Handles the Orioles; Yankees Next on the Docket...

Source: Oriole Post

On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles lost their fifth in a row, as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated them, 3-1.

They have lost their second straight series and fell to 23-20.

Have things gotten bad for the Orioles? No. They are pretty resilient and seem to not get too high – or too low; however, at times, they have been beating themselves.

The pitching was not horrible for Baltimore, and actually Chris Tillman put forth a nice effort on the afternoon; however, the Orioles lost thanks to the impressive Matt Moore, who upped his record to 8-0 and a stingy bullpen.

Yes, the Orioles were not helped out by Matt Joyce’s controversial home run to right field in the sixth inning that was reviewed by the

Birdland Summer 6-Pack offers fans six games at discounted prices

Source: Oriole Post

Birdland Summer 6-Pack offers fans six games at discounted prices Includes two prime and four non-prime games, all at the non-prime price

Summer isn't complete without Orioles baseball, and the team's new Birdland Summer 6-Pack ticket offer gives fans the opportunity to watch the Birds take on a variety of opponents, including the Yankees and Red Sox, at a discounted rate over the remaining months of the season.

For as little as $54, fans will select tickets to six Orioles home games, including two prime games, all at the non-prime game price. Fans will be able to choose from 20 prime games and 41 non-prime games. The Birdland Summer 6-Pack offers a potential savings of up to $70 per package.

"We have designed this

Matt Moore remains unbeaten, Rays sweep Orioles

Source: Yardbarker

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Matt Moore pitched seven innings of five-hit ball to stay unbeaten, Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Moore (8-0) gave up one run, struck out three and walked one. The left-hander has won nine straight decisions, breaking the franchise record of eight set last year by David Price. The Rays' ninth win in 11 games put them a season-high three games over .500 (23-20) and lifted Tampa Bay into a third-place tie with skidding Baltimore in the AL East. The Rays had been in fourth since April 20. Adam Jones had two hits, stole two bases and drove in a run for the Orioles, who have dropped five straight -- all at home.

Around the Major Leagues: 2013 Week 7

Source: Scout.com

Updates on the major news across Major League Baseball during the seventh week of the season. Mo Rivera is like Old Man River.

Stock Up, Stock Down for Orioles Top 10 Prospects for Week of May 13

Source: Bleacher Report

While the Baltimore Orioles slumped last week, losing all five of their games at home to the Padres and the Rays, their minor league affiliates fared much better. Only the Delmarva Shorebirds of Single-A failed to have a winning week, as they went 3-4 in their seven games.

The Orioles' top prospects also had a very good week. While some sat out

Orioles GIFs of the Week

Source: Camden Chat by aaronroyer

It's Monday again, and Orioles fans desperately need to get our minds off actual baseball, fraught with sadness and bitter disappointment. Viewing and voting on GIFs improves one's general sense of well-being and the feeling of being in control of one's personal destiny, according to an unpublished study by this writer. Let's get to it!

Place your mouse over the GIFs to activate. Vote for your favorite below HAMMEL VS DUBBLE BUBBLE

One of the many valued members of the Camden Chat community pointed out that this one was missing from last week's GIF roundup. It turns out that this is even more appropriate for

Minors Review: Delmarva Shorebirds

Source: Camden Chat by PBR me ASAP!

Greetings, friends. This week we will be bringing you a series of posts examining the year-to-date performances of each level of the O's minor league farm system. We start off with the denizens of Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, and duck's hometown team, the Delmarva Shorebirds.

Delmarva Notes

19-22, 4th place (6.0 Games Back) in the Northern Division of the South Atlantic League. 179 Runs Scored. 185 Runs Allowed.

Team Stats:

Batting: Average Age: 22.0 (tied for 9th) 4.37 R/G (9th) .258 (3rd) / .328 (6th) / .366 (T-8th) 20 HRs (10th) 33-47 on SB attempts (10th)

Pitching: Average Age: 21.7 (8th) 4.51 R/G (7th), 348.1 IP, 185 R (7th), 154 ER (6th), 3.98 ERA (7th), 315 Ks (9th), 183 BBs (2nd Most) 47 SBs

Orioles try to stop skid against Yankees (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The Orioles try to break a five-game losing streak as they begin a three-game series with the New York Yankees.

Orioles observations on the losing streak, starting rotation, second base and umpires

Source: The Baltimore Sun

OK, so the Orioles have lost five straight , but it’s not time to panic.

Monday Bird Droppings

Source: Camden Chat by j.q. higgins

Five straight losses and the Yankees are coming to town. No problem. Freddy Garcia versus C.C. Sabathia? Mmmm...okay.

What do you think ails the O's? Is it a structural issue, a personal issue or are they just out of sync and things will iron themselves out?

Steve Melewski: Postgame comments from Markakis, Jones and Tillman "it's not like we're beating ourselves." Uhhhhhh...

Peter Schmuck grades the Orioles (Week 8)

Source: The Baltimore Sun

Baltimore Orioles Losing Streak Hits Five in a Row with 3-1 Loss to Tampa Bay Rays

Source: Sports Media 101 by Josh Michael

The Baltimore Orioles have now lost five straight games courtesy of a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays, including a 3-1 loss yesterday afternoon. It is the first time the Rays have swept the O's since May 6-8, 2011.

Pitching was not the issue yesterday as it has been the past few games, as Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman (3-2) pitched very well, and certainly well enough to win the game. Although he allowed two solo homers, including one to former Oriole, Luke Scott, Tillman executed his pitches for the most part in yesterday's outing. He ended up tossing six innings, while allowing three runs on five

Fair is foul, foul is fair, O’s drop fifth straight

Source: Birds Watcher by Domenic A. Vadala

Let’s be frank about one thing; a controversial home run call did not have a direct impact on the Baltimore Orioles losing to 3-1 to Tampa yesterday afternoon, their fifth straight loss. First off let’s review; Matt Joyce sent what appeared to the naked eye to be a foul ball into the RF corner. First base umpire Dan Iassogna ruled the ball fair and Joyce ended up at second base. Buck Showalter argued that it was a foul ball, followed by

Team Report - NEW YORK YANKEES (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Yanks re-configure rotation after rainout

Around the Minors: 5/19/2013

Source: Camden Chat by j.q. higgins

Norfolk 3, Durham 2: If you squint, you can take away some positives from Zach Britton's start. He only allowed one earned run and his sinker worked to great effect (ten groundouts), but he walked five Bulls in six innings. Travis Ishikawa hit another home run and Little Jerome went 2-3 with a double. If you're wondering how Zelous Wheeler's been doing since he moved up to Norfolk, I'll tell you all he does is get base hits. No extra bases, no walks, no strikeouts. After getting hits in six straight games since going hitless in his Tides debut, Brandon Wood was hitless and had an error. Russ Canzler and Buck Britton were held hitless as well.

...a trend we shall see repeated.

Bowie 3, Trenton 2: Devin Jones

Orioles Notable Quotables – May 20th

Source: Birds Watcher by Margaret Hooper

Another game, another tough loss. While this one may be remembered for yet another “was or was that not a home run?” the fact is, the O’s have lost five straight, and while it’s a little early to be hitting the panic button (this team is young, all things considered, average age of 27.9), I thought I’d check in with the Twitter vibe about the O’s. Below are a few notable quotables from the past couple of days.

 

Freddy Garcia said he’s done all his work in between starts to start on schedule on Monday. Buck hasn’t announced starter yet. #orioles

— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard)

Padres club Nationals

Source: The Baltimore Sun

Will Venable, Kyle Blanks and Yonder Alonso all hit homers and drove in two runs apiece as the San Diego Padres outslugged the Washington Nationals, 13-4, in the finale of a four-game set at Petco Park.

Orioles: Step Back from the Panic Button

Source: Birds Watcher by Randy Buchman

Here at the end of a 5-game losing streak, Orioles fans are beginning to wonder if the time has come to hit the panic button. To that I would say, “Make note of where the button is, but don’t smash it just yet.”

The past five games have been painful indeed. However, two of them were pitched well enough to have most often been a win (if there was run support), and two of them had sufficient run production to have most often been a win if there was reasonably solid pitching. My guess is that the poor pitching will be more remembered than the games with poor hitting.

May 19, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles

Rangers minor league team allows one hit in doubleheader

Source: Yardbarker

The Hickory Crawdads held the Delmarva Shorebirds to one hit on Sunday, over 14 frames. Hickory who is the Class-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers used a total of five pitchers to frustrate the minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. C.J. Edwards allowed one hit in a compete game victory in the first game of the double dip before four pitchers combined to hold Delmarva hit-less in the second game. In the second game Luis Para pitched the first three innings in his debut for the Crawdads before Keone IKela, Ryan Bores and Alex Claudio finished out the final four innings. Brady Wagner of the Shorebirds was saddled with a tough loss after allowing just one run. A important reminder is that minor league games last only seven innings on days that doubleheaders are played. “I’ve been a part of a seven-inning no-hitter when I played, but like this, where you piece it together with four guys in seven innings, that’s probably kind of unique,” Hickory’s first-year manager Casey Ragsda...

Monday Night Baseball Preview

Source: ESPN YouTube

Barry Larkin previews the "Monday Night Baseball" matchup between the Yankees and Orioles.

Rays' Moore stops Orioles for 8-0 start (Reuters)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

(Reuters) - Tampa Bay's Matt Moore matched a 1917 start by Babe Ruth as he improved to a Major League-leading 8-0 in the Rays' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Moore tossed seven innings and allowed just five hits and one run to stay undefeated and win his ninth straight decision, setting a Rays' franchise record. The 23-year-old left-hander's start is the best by a pitcher that young since the 22-year-old Ruth went 8-0 in 1917. "Historically speaking, it's been wonderful," Rays manager Joe Maddon told reporters. "I like the idea that he knows that he can get better. ...

Baseball-Rays' Moore stops Orioles for 8-0 start (Reuters)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

May 19 (Reuters) - Tampa Bay's Matt Moore matched a 1917 start by Babe Ruth as he improved to a Major League-leading 8-0 in the Rays' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Moore tossed seven innings and allowed just five hits and one run to stay undefeated and win his ninth straight decision, setting a Rays' franchise record. The 23-year-old left-hander's start is the best by a pitcher that young since the 22-year-old Ruth went 8-0 in 1917. "Historically speaking, it's been wonderful," Rays manager Joe Maddon told reporters. "I like the idea that he knows that he can get better. ...

Slumping Orioles swept away

Source: Carroll County Times

BALTIMORE — This homestand hasn't been a successful one for the Baltimore Orioles, who are experiencing their first prolonged slump of the season.

Orioles Prospect Gausman Lives Up To Hype, Stifles Trenton

Source: Yardbarker

Exactly one year ago to the day, Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect and Bowie Baysox ace, Kevin Gausman was gearing up for the SEC tournament as the anchor of the rotation for an LSU baseball program that has established expectations of excellence; where anything less than booking a trip to Omaha for the College World Series is deemed a failure. Gausman went out last May 18 against the number one team in the nation, the University of South Carolina in a match-up of two of the NCAA’s premiere baseball institutions. The flame-throwing right hander, who is no stranger to hitting triple digits on the radar gun, out-dueled the Gamecocks ace, Michael Roth, that afternoon and delivered one of the bookmark starts of his young career; a complete game victory to propel his Tigers and ultimately his standing as the most attractive arm in the MLB Draft. Orioles pitching phenom Kevin Gausman dazzled Trenton on Friday night. Photo by: Matt Kardos One year later, the 22-year old Gausman is a few ...

Kevin Cowherd: Orioles-Rays game demonstrates need for expanded instant replay

Source: The Baltimore Sun

Matt Joyce's fly ball in sixth inning brought game to standstill

In the end, the umpires got the call right.

Orioles Notebook: Valencia makes Birds' debut

Source: Carroll County Times

BALTIMORE — Danny Valencia’s Baltimore Orioles debut went well when he ripped a double in his first at-bat Sunday afternoon, one day after the 28-year-old got word he was being promoted from Class AAA

Orioles Face-Off: Leave Gausman in Bowie

Source: Carroll County Times

Don’t get me wrong, I think Kevin Gausman should get to the majors this season. And when he does, it’s highly likely that he’ll be successful and consistent for the Orioles.

Showalter hoping Flaherty can 'get his legs back under him' at Norfolk

Source: The Baltimore Sun

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he hopes that getting second baseman Ryan Flaherty consistent at-bats at Triple-A Norfolk — while getting the 26-year-old to work on offensive problems away from the major league spotlight — will help him rebound from a tough start to the season.

Rain carries Sabathia to start against O's (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Weather shifts the Yankees ace's schedule to open the series in Baltimore.

Orioles Face-Off: Bring Gausman up now

Source: Carroll County Times

The Orioles top prospect that is actually pitching, Kevin Gausman, agreed to a $4.32 million shortly after he was drafted.

Yankees-Orioles Preview (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

CC Sabathia isn't bothered by having an unexpected extra day of rest, and it may affect the struggling Baltimore Orioles more.

Rays' Moore gets 8th win (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

BALTIMORE - Despite his perfect won-lost record thus far, Tampa Bay starter Matt Moore knows there are things he can improve.

Garcia, O's will have to contend with CC in opener

Source: MLB.com by Andrew Simon

The Orioles were supposed to miss CC Sabathia during their three-game series against the Yankees, which starts on Monday night at Camden Yards. The weather had other plans. Sunday's rainout at Yankee Stadium pushed back Sabathia's start, and the big lefty will get the ball against former teammate Freddy Garcia in the series opener.

Ripken gets honorary degree as University of Md. graduates 7,700

Source: The Baltimore Sun

Hall of Famer dispenses advice in commencement address

Oriole Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. drew a laugh Sunday during his commencement address at the University of Maryland, College Park when he noted his wife Kelly graduated from the university, "although she will not allow me to reveal the year."

Orioles drop fifth straight, 3-1 to Rays (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The Orioles continue to slide. Baltimore's 3-1 loss to the Rays on Sunday was its fifth straight.