Orioles hire Buck Showalter as manager

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07/29/2010 -

BALTIMORE (AP) -The Baltimore Orioles have hired Buck Showalter to be their manager.

Showalter's first game will be Tuesday night at Camden Yards against the Los Angeles Angels.

Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail confirmed the hiring on Thursday.

Showalter's move was first reported by ESPN. Showalter had been working for ESPN.

Showalter won AL Manager of the Year awards with Texas and the New York Yankees. He also guided the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Orioles have the worst record in the majors and are headed toward their 13th straight losing season. They fired manager Dave Trembley last month and replaced him on an interim basis with Juan Samuel.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.

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