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Orioles | Waters designated for assignment
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:06:57 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles designated SP Chris Waters for assignment Friday, Nov. 20.

Orioles | Tatum claimed off waivers
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:25 -0800

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports the Baltimore Orioles claimed C Craig Tatum off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds Friday, Nov. 20.

Orioles | Will target Blalock
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:32:33 -0800

Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles will target free-agent 1B Hank Blalock (Rangers) for one of their corner infield spots.

Orioles | Could Beltre consider Baltimore?
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:52:50 -0800

Baltimore Sun columnist Peter Schmuck speculates free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) may consider the Baltimore Orioles because of his close friendship with Orioles SS Cesar Izturis.

Orioles | Several could be exposed to Rule 5 draft
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:46:15 -0800

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles P's Steven Johnson, Jim Hoey and Pedro Beato and IF's Ryan Adams, Blake Davis, Miguel Abreu and Mike Costanzo are among the Orioles' farmhands who could be lost during the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft.

Orioles | Unlikely to pursue Lackey
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:11:40 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are unlikely to pursue free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said.

Orioles | Looking for corner infielders
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:08:03 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are searching for corner infielders this offseason because 3B Josh Bell and 1B Brandon Snyder are likely another year away from the big leagues. However, they are unlikely to part with one of their top bats in order to acquire a first or third baseman, which likely rules out a trade for San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez.

Orioles | Interested in re-signing Hendrickson
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:35 -0800

Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles are interested in re-signing P Mark Hendrickson to a one-year deal. However, they are unlikely to complete a deal during the team's exclusive negotiating window.

Orioles | Six added to roster
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:43:14 -0800

The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles added 1B Brandon Snyder, 1B Rhyne Hughes, SS Pedro Florimon Jr., 3B Josh Bell, P Luis Lebron and P Brandon Erbe to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Orioles | Interested in Smoltz
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:29:57 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Baltimore Orioles have expressed preliminary interest in free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals), according to a major league source.

Orioles | Interested in Wagner
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:05:54 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Baltimore Orioles are interested in signing free-agent RP Billy Wagner (Red Sox).

Orioles | Reimold update
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:39:42 -0800

MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles OF Nolan Reimold (Achilles') is pain-free and will be on a normal conditioning program.

Orioles | Jones update
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:32:33 -0800

MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones (ankle) will begin his offseason conditioning at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Arizona Nov. 30.

Orioles | Bergesen to begin running
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:25:13 -0800

MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles SP Brad Bergesen (shin) will begin a running program this week.

Orioles | Interested in Havana trip next year
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:35:52 -0800

Baltimore Sun columnist Peter Schmuck reports the Baltimore Orioles are interested in making a return trip to Havana to bridge the diplomatic gap between the United States and Cuba. The Orioles visited Cuba a decade ago. "Hopefully as next spring approaches, both governments will see clearer to improve the relations and make it rather easy for there to be a reciprocal arrangement," Orioles owner Peter Angelos told the Associated Press. "Personally, I think the relations between the two countries should be clearly and emphatically re-established."

Orioles | Bell drives in three Thursday
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:03:15 -0800

MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Josh Bell drove in three runs with a pair of singles in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 12.

Orioles | Not interested in Figgins
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:29:15 -0800

Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Baltimore Orioles have not expressed interest in free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels).

Orioles | Bell strong in latest AFL outing
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:03:18 -0800

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles 3B prospect Josh Bell was 2-for-5 with three RBIs in the Phoenix Desert Dogs' 11-5 win over the Mesa Solar Sox Thursday, Nov. 12, in Arizona Fall League action.

Orioles | Could be prevented from acquiring Uggla
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:12:20 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Baltimore Orioles may be unwilling to pull the trigger on a trade for Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla. They do not know how Uggla will produce if he is moved to the outfield or the designated-hitter role. They also might be reluctant to trade young talent for a high-priced player.

Orioles | Not interested in trading prospects for short-term players
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:26:52 -0800

The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles general manager Andy MacPhail said he doesn't see the team trading top prospects for a player they control for a year or two, which could mean Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla.

Orioles | Bedard has been discussed
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:23:05 -0800

The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports the Baltimore Orioles have discussed signing SP Erik Bedard (Mariners).

Orioles | Waring has mixed AFL results
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:11:14 -0800

Baltimore Sun writer Dean Jones Jr. reports in nine games during the Arizona Fall League showcase, Baltimore Orioles 1B prospect Brandon Waring is batting .257 (9-for-35) with two home runs, nine RBIs and 13 strikeouts.

Orioles | Jones loses, Albers wins Super 2 status
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:10:14 -0800

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones lost a tiebreaker for the last Super 2 salary arbitration spot, meaning he won't be eligible to have his pay decided by a panel until after the 2010 season. RP Matt Albers earned Super 2 status.

Orioles | No offer made for Chapman
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:08:30 -0800

According to The Baltimore Sun, no offer has been made yet for free-agent Cuban P Aroldis Chapman by the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles | Hendrickson still in targets
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:06:02 -0800

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles general manager Andy MacPhail said that he has yet to talk to Joe Urbon, the representative for free-agent P Mark Hendrickson (Orioles), but he expects to have conversations with him before the Orioles' exclusive negotiating window ends Nov. 19.

Orioles | Beltre, Feliz among third targets
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:03:37 -0800

Former Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre and former Philadelphia Phillies 3B Pedro Feliz are among the targets at third base looking to be acquired by the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Baltimore Sun.

Orioles | Corner infield help needed most, says GM
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:34 -0800

According to The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Orioles general manager Andy MacPhail is looking for help at the corner infield spots most of all, but he wants to be careful about what he gives up. "I just don't see us giving up a young and talented player for a short-term fix," MacPhail said. "If we give up a young and talented player and fill a different position that we thought was a greater need going forward, that would be something we'd consider. But I don't see us giving us somebody we see as a core guy for a one or two-year guy."

Orioles | Definite interest in Atkins
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:59:39 -0800

The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Orioles have interest in Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins, but they are more likely to wait and see if he is non-tendered rather than give up talent to acquire him.

Orioles | Interested in DeRosa
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:54 -0800

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Baltimore Orioles are interested in free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals).

Orioles | Interested in Uggla at third
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:21:54 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Baltimore Orioles are interested in trading for Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla and moving him to third base, according to major league sources. He could also fill in at first base and designated hitter.

Orioles | Hernandez signed
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:51:51 -0800

The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Orioles signed minor-league free agent C Michel Hernandez (Rays), who played in 35 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, batting .242 with a homer and 12 RBIs. Hernandez will be one of a handful of catchers the Orioles invite to spring training to compete for the backup job behind C Matt Wieters.

Orioles | Jones just second team outfielder to win Gold Glove
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:49:29 -0800

Updating a previous post, The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones is just the second Orioles outfielder to ever win a Gold Glove award, joining eight-time recipient Paul Blair, who won his final one in 1975. "That's shocking," Jones said. "I knew Brady Anderson was a pretty good center fielder. I always felt that [Nick] Markakis deserves one, getting to play with him every single day and seeing how truly good that guy is. It's crazy it's been since 1975. That's 34 years. I'm just thrilled and honored."

Orioles | Unlikely to trade Guthrie
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:10:04 -0800

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Baltimore Orioles are unlikely to trade SP Jeremy Guthrie unless they are overwhelmed by an offer.

Orioles | Gabino claimed off waivers
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:05:15 -0800

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Baltimore Orioles claimed SP Armando Gabino off waivers from the Minnesota Twins Monday, Nov. 9.

Orioles | Three removed from DL
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:33:57 -0800

CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles have removed RP Koji Uehara (elbow), SP Brad Bergesen (leg) and OF Adam L. Jones (ankle) from the 60-day disabled list.

Orioles | Jones allegedly wins Gold Glove
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:05:59 -0800

MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones has allegedly won a Gold Glove this year. The official announcement isn't expected for another week, but Jones' brother apparently relayed the news on his MySpace page.

Orioles | Three to be transferred from DL
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:42:40 -0800

Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, P Koji Uehara and P Brad Bergesen will be transferred from the 60-day disabled list back to the 40-man roster within the next week, according to Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly.

Orioles | Three may be placed on big league roster
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:41:28 -0800

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles 1B prospect Brandon Snyder, 3B prospect Josh Bell and P prospect Brandon Erbe will likely be placed on the 40-man roster before Dec. 10, when the Rule V draft is conducted.

Orioles | Perrault picks up save Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:09:25 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles P Josh Perrault picked up his first save in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5.

Orioles | Four file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:21:10 -0800

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles RP Danys Baez, SP Mark Hendrickson, C Chad Moeller and 3B Melvin Mora all filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Orioles | Baez open to returning
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:52:01 -0800

MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports free agent RP Danys Baez (Orioles) would be open to re-signing with the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles | Simon accepts assignment
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:39:06 -0800

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon (elbow) accepted his outright assignment. Simon is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery in April.

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 | Won't trade young arms for a bat
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:30:46 -0800

MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said he didn't expect the team to trade a young arm to acquire a bat in the offseason.