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Orioles | Still interested in Hill Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:37:59 -0800 The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports the Baltimore Orioles are interested in bringing back SP Rich Hill at a more modest price.
Orioles | Three become free agents Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:19:36 -0800 Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill, OF Jeff Fiorentino and C Guillermo Rodriguez have all refused their outright assignments to the minors Tuesday, Nov. 3, making them free agents.
Orioles | Three outrighted Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:21:25 -0700 The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles outrighted SP Rich Hill, RP Alfredo Simon and RP Bob McCrory to Triple-A Norfolk Friday, Oct. 30.
Orioles | Hill moved to 60-day DL Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:23:53 -0700 CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles moved SP Rich Hill (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Orioles | Hill undergoes season-ending surgery Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:43:11 -0700 Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (shoulder) underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Friday, Aug. 7, according to The Associated Press. Manager Dave Trembley said Hill is expected to resume throwing by spring training.
Orioles | More on Hill Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:40:19 -0700 Updating a previous report, Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles placed SP Rich Hill (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, July 29, with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He will undergo an arthrogram Thursday, July 30, to determine the severity of the tear and then opt for either surgery or an extensive rehab program.
Orioles | Hill to DL Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:16:24 -0700 The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles placed SP Rich Hill (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, July 29.
Orioles | Hill likely to be disabled or designated Wednesday Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:48:55 -0700 The Associated Press is reporting the Baltimore Orioles will likely place SP Rich Hill (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list or designate him for assignment Wednesday, July 29.
Orioles | Hill in pain Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:13:25 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (shoulder) said he has been dealing with nagging shoulder pain all season. Manager Dave Trembley wouldn't commit that Hill would make another start.
Orioles | Hill has short Monday outing Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:10:58 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill departed after allowing three runs on four hits in 2 1/3 innings Monday, July 27, against the Kansas City Royals. He walked three and struck out one while picking up no decision.
Orioles | To discuss Hill's future Friday Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:24:13 -0700 Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles plan to discuss the future of struggling SP Rich Hill Friday, July 24. Manager Dave Trembley said Hill has been "extended every measure of patience by all of us." "In this game, you have to perform," pitching coach Rick Kranitz said. "This is not graduation. You have to be able to perform at this level to continue to pitch. I don't know if he's going to be back starting again or not. But I do know that you've got to be able to give your team a chance. You've got to be able to go out there and throw the ball over the plate and get us through five, six, seven innings. He hasn't done it and that's disappointing."
Orioles | Hill loses again Tuesday Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:57:43 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (3-3) lost to the New York Yankees Tuesday, July 21, and is winless in his last six starts. He gave up five runs and three hits while walking four.
Orioles | R. Hill will start Tuesday Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:30:34 -0700 Dan Connolly, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill will start the team's game Tuesday, July 21, against the New York Yankees.
Orioles | Rotation set Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:06:06 -0700 The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jason Berken will start the first game after the All-Star break Friday, July 17. SP Jeremy Guthrie (illness), who is battling a viral infection, should be ready to pitch Saturday, July 18. SP Brad Bergesen will pitch Sunday, July 19. SP David Hernandez will likely be brought up to pitch Monday, July 20. Manager Dave Trembley said SP Rich Hill is still in the rotation, but his next start hasn't been scheduled.
Orioles | Hill hurls quality start Saturday Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:44:11 -0700 Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings Saturday, July 11, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out four, but left the game with a no-decision.
Orioles | Hill, Bergesen to start this weekend Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:23:24 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill will start against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, July 11, and SP Brad Bergesen will start Sunday, July 12.
Orioles | Hill to pen Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:47:56 -0700 The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill's next start will be skipped, and he'll be in the bullpen until after the All-Star break.
Orioles | Hill struggles in latest outings Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:53:16 -0700 The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill has given up six earned runs or more in three straight starts and has a 7.43 ERA.
Orioles | Hill struggles Thursday Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:40:09 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (3-2) surrendered six runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Florida Marlins Thursday, June 25.
Orioles | Hill sharp Friday Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:09:55 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (3-1) pitched into the seventh inning en route to beating the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, June 19. He gave up two runs and five hits in 6 2/3 innings after allowing seven runs in 4 2/3 innings in his last two starts.
Orioles | Hill recovers in latest start Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:32:41 -0700 The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill struck out seven and walked three Monday, June 1, in a 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. He allowed seven runs and six hits over 3 1/3 innings in his previous start against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Orioles | Hill earns win Saturday Sun, 17 May 2009 13:04:43 -0700 Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill allowed two runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings Saturday, May 16, against the Kansas City Royals, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out six, improving to 1-0 on the season.
Orioles | Hill activated Fri, 15 May 2009 11:18:46 -0700 The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles activated SP Rich Hill (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 15.
Orioles | Hill to start Saturday Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:27 -0700 The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) is scheduled to be activated to start Saturday, May 16, against the Kansas City Royals.
Orioles | Hill pitches well in rehab start Mon, 11 May 2009 11:30:12 -0700 Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) threw six shutout innings while giving up two hits and striking out seven with Triple-A Norfolk Sunday, May 10. Hill could make his next start with the Orioles.
Orioles | Hill progressing in rehab Wed, 06 May 2009 19:39:04 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) has made three rehab starts and will attempt to throw 95 pitches in his next start. He appears close to joining the team's rotation.
Orioles | Hill update Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:11:18 -0700 MASN.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill will throw 60-65 pitches at Triple-A Norfolk Wednesday, April 29.
Orioles | Hill to make rehab start Friday Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:55:25 -0700 Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) will make a rehab start Friday, April 24, and will likely throw 65 pitches. Hill will then increase his pitch count to 80-85 during his next outing.
Orioles | Hill throws 75-pitch pen session Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:12:06 -0700 The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) pronounced himself ready to go after throwing 75 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, April 14.
Orioles | Hill to throw pen session Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:57:32 -0700 The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, April 14.
Orioles | Hill throws extended pen session Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:03:35 -0700 MASN.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) threw an extended bullpen session Wednesday, April 1, and said he felt great and was more consistent with his pitches.
Orioles | Hill placed on 15-day disabled list Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:44:05 -0700 The Baltimore Orioles have placed SP Rich Hill (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list, because of a strained left elbow, according to The Sports Network.
Orioles | Hill has rocky outing Wednesday Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:27:20 -0700 The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill pitched in an intrasquad game Wednesday, March 25, and he faced hitters for the first time in a game setting. Hill allowed three runs on two hits, a walk and two hit batsmen over two innings. Hill threw 28 pitches in the first inning, but he needed just seven to get out of a scoreless second inning.
Orioles | Hill throws another pen session Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:30:42 -0700 MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) threw about 60 pitches in a bullpen session Thursday, March 19, and he said it didn't go as well as he wanted it to.
Orioles | Hill to throw Friday Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:24:12 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) will throw a side session Friday, March 20, and he could pitch in a game as early as Tuesday, March 24.
Orioles | Hill throws 50 pitches in pen session Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:57:06 -0700 MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) threw 50 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, March 17, and worked on his breaking ball and changeup.
Orioles | Trembley believes Hill too far behind Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:37:47 -0700 The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley has conceded it would be hard for projected No. 3 SP Rich Hill (elbow) to rebound from early spring elbow soreness and start the season on time.
Orioles | Hill making strides Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:18:10 -0700 Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) is making progress and could pitch off a mound by the middle of next week.
Orioles | 22 signed Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:50:00 -0700 USAToday.com reports the Baltimore Orioles signed P Matt Albers, P Brian Bass, SP Brad Bergesen, P David Hernandez, SP Rich Hill, RP Jim Hoey, RP Jim Johnson, OF Adam L. Jones, SP Radhames Liz, P Bob McCrory, P Kam Mickolio, RP Jim Miller, OF Luis Montanez, SP Troy Patton, SP Hayden Penn, P Wilfrido Perez, OF Felix Pie, OF Nolan Reimold, RP Dennis Sarfate, P Alfredo Simon, P Chorye Spoone and SP Chris Waters to one-year deals.
Orioles | Hill won't throw over weekend Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:14:09 -0800 According to The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) did not throw Thursday, March 5, so he definitely will not pitch this weekend. He is expected to play catch Friday, March 6, and then he will see how his sore elbow is feeling.
Orioles | Hill's status uncertain Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:24:13 -0800 According to The Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Orioles still aren't sure when SP Rich Hill (elbow) will get onto the mound again in a game. Hill, who was scratched from making his start Sunday, March 1, because of left elbow stiffness, said a magnetic resonance imaging taken on his elbow showed no structural damage but did reveal swelling and fluid buildup.
Orioles | Hill gets MRI results Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:31:55 -0800 Updating a previous item, Baltimore Sun columnist Peter Schmuck is reporting Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) has been told there was some fluid around his elbow. Hill later got back results of his MRI, which showed the fluid buildup is the result of inflammation and not of any structural problem. The MRI showed no significant abnormalities, but the fluid is restricting his range of motion.
Orioles | Hill to have MRI Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:24:58 -0800 Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) left camp to undergo an MRI on his left elbow. He's tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday, March 7, but that outing is in question.
Orioles | Pauley performs in place of Hill Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:00:18 -0800 The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP David Pauley gave up one run and three hits in three innings of work Sunday, March 1, in place of SP Rich Hill (elbow). Pauley collected three strikeouts.
Orioles | Hill experiencing elbow stiffness Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:07:05 -0800 Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (elbow) was scratched from his start Sunday, March 1, against the Washington Nationals, due to elbow stiffness, according to The Associated Press. The move was a precautionary measure and the injury is not considered serious. Hill could return to the mound as soon as Tuesday, March 3 in an intrasquad game.
Orioles | Hill will pitch Sunday Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:51:58 -0800 The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill will start Sunday, March 1, against the Washington Nationals.
Orioles | Hill working on mechanics Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:05:10 -0800 Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill has been working on fixing some of his mechanical problems with pitching coach Rick Kranitz and bullpen coach Alan Dunn.
Orioles | Hill appears tentative in first workout Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:31:25 -0800 On his Baltimore Sun blog, columnist Peter Schmuck writes Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill looked tentative in his first workout with the other pitchers. He threw a couple of balls away during the comebacker drills that opened on-field activities, but his first throwing session at the practice mounds went fine.
Orioles | Hill feeling stronger Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:47:23 -0800 Roch Kubatko, of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill (back, shoulder) said he suffered a lower-back injury in Spring Training last year which caused him to alter his delivery and led to his inability to throw strikes. However, Hill stated that he feels stronger this season and has been on a weight-lifting program and has changed his diet. He also said he had some tendonitis in his elbow while pitching in winter ball in Venezuela, but is no longer a concern.
Orioles | Likely to give up minor leaguer for Hill Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:10:08 -0800 Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles will likely send the Chicago Cubs a low-level minor league prospect in exchange for SP Rich Hill. |