Orioles | Tuesday's Camden crowd includes 50 millionth fan
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:15:48 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Associated Press' David Ginsburg reports a sellout crowd at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday night, Aug. 19, included the 50 millionth fan in stadium history.

Orioles | Jones cleared to walk without crutches
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:51:14 -0700

Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones (foot) received clearance from team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens to discontinue the use of his crutches Monday, Aug. 18. Jones will start to run later this week barring any setbacks.

Orioles | Aquino to throw this week
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:50:52 -0700

Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Greg Aquino (hamstring) will throw one inning with Single-A Frederick Wednesday, Aug. 20, and another inning with Single-A Aberdeen Friday, Aug. 22.

Orioles | Albers to throw off mound this week
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:50:28 -0700

Updating a previous report, Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles P Matt Albers (shoulder) will throw off a mound Thursday, Aug. 21, and Saturday, Aug. 23. He will throw 30 pitches during each session.

Orioles | Ray to begin rehab assignment Friday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:33:11 -0700

Amanda Comak, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles CL Chris Ray (elbow) will pitch one inning with Single-A Frederick Friday, Aug. 22, and another inning with Single-A Aberdeen Monday, Aug. 25. It is still unclear if Ray will be able to pitch for the Orioles this year.

Orioles | Sherrill placed on DL
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:50:13 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles placed CL George Sherrill (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 19, with left shoulder inflammation.

Orioles | Cabrera to start Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:46:23 -0700

MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles SP Daniel Cabrera (8-7, 4.78 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Boston Red Sox.

Orioles | Cabrera shaky against Boston
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:24:55 -0700

Orioles.MLB.com's Amanda Comak reports Baltimore Orioles SP Daniel Cabrera is 1-1 with a 4.63 ERA against the Boston Red Sox this season.

Orioles | Cabrera reducing free passes
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:08:22 -0700

Orioles.MLB.com's Amanda Comak reports Baltimore Orioles SP Daniel Cabrera has held opponents to three or fewer walks in five straight starts - a feat he hasn't done in three years.

Orioles | Albers progressing
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:33:35 -0700

Orioles.MLB.com's Amanda Comak reports Baltimore Orioles P Matt Albers (shoulder) will throw two bullpen sessions off a mound and progress to a simulated game, according to manager Dave Trembley.

Orioles | Jones to have CT scan
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:10:04 -0700

Orioles.MLB.com's Amanda Comak reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones (foot) will have a CT scan this week to determine if he can walk without crutches.

Orioles | Huff goes deep Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:49:44 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles DH Aubrey Huff hit his 27th home run of the season and drove in three runs Monday, Aug. 18. It was his second home run in as many games and he is now seven homers short of tying his career high, which he set in 2003.

Orioles | Guthrie pitches well in loss Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:49:18 -0700

David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jeremy Guthrie gave up two runs and five hits in seven innings Monday, Aug. 18. The team has scored a total of 14 runs in Guthrie's nine losses this year. He also walked a season-high five batters Monday.

Orioles | Sarfate moved to bullpen
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:06:38 -0700

Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles RP Dennis Sarfate will pitch out of the bullpen for the foreseeable future.

Orioles | Olson moved to bullpen
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:03:55 -0700

Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Garrett Olson will pitch out of the bullpen for the foreseeable future.

Orioles | Mora named AL Player of the Week
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:59:37 -0700

The Sports Network reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora was named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Aug. 17. Mora hit .563 with three home runs, 13 RBIs, four doubles and a triple. He shares the honors with Chicago White Sox SP Javier Vazquez.

Orioles | Mora has three hits against Lester
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:21:36 -0700

Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is 3-for-14 in his career against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester.

Orioles | Millar struggles against Lester
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:21:13 -0700

Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Kevin Millar is 1-for-10 in his career against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester.

Orioles | Roberts has five hits against Lester
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:20:50 -0700

Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 2B Brian Roberts is 5-for-16 in his career against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester.

Orioles | Payton has five hits against Lester
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:20:25 -0700

Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Jay Payton is 5-for-16 in his career against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester.

Orioles | Markakis has five hits against Lester
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:20:01 -0700

Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Nick Markakis is 5-for-16 in his career against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester.

Orioles | Huff hits well against Lester
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:19:35 -0700

Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles DH Aubrey Huff is 6-for-14 in his career against Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester.

Orioles | Record 12 extra-base hits Sunday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:14:01 -0700

Nick Zaccardi, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles recorded 12 extra-base hits Sunday, Aug. 17, which broke a record for extra-base hits at Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers. The Orioles had seven doubles for the first time since 2005.

Orioles | Guthrie has won seven of last eight decisions
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:45:23 -0700

Mark Remme, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jeremy Guthrie has won seven of his last eight decisions and has given up just one earned run in eight of his last 14 starts. Guthrie leads the American League in quality starts with 18 and the team is 10-4 in his last 14 outings.

Orioles | Guthrie to start Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:03:59 -0700

MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles SP Jeremy Guthrie (10-8, 3.18 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 18, against the Boston Red Sox.

Orioles | Huff goes deep
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:54:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Aubrey Huff hit a two-run homer Sunday, Aug. 17. He's now up to 26 homers and 84 RBIs on the year.

Orioles | Big day at the plate Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:50:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Baltimore Orioles set season highs in runs (16), hits (22) and extra-base hits (12) in a rout over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park Sunday, Aug. 17.

Orioles | Scott homers twice Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:46:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles OF Luke Scott hit two home runs Sunday, Aug. 17, giving him 21 on the year. He also extended his hitting streak to 10 games with his first homer.

Orioles | Mora continues torrid August with two homers, six RBIs Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:36:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit two home runs and drove in a career-high six runs Sunday, Aug. 17. He now has 20 homers and 91 RBIs on the year and is hitting an even .500 in his last 15 contests. "I just feel real confident when I get to the plate right now," said Mora.

Orioles | Montanez returns to action
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:27:19 -0700

Baltimore Orioles OF Luis Montanez (hand) didn't start Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Detroit Tigers, because of a sore hand, according to The Associated Press. However, he entered the game as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning. Montanez had suffered the injury Friday, Aug. 15, after he was hit by a throw while running the bases.

Orioles | Sarfate suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:21:42 -0700

Baltimore Orioles SP Dennis Sarfate allowed four runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out five, and fell to 4-3 on the season. Sarfate has yet to last five full innings in any of his four starts since joining the rotation, and has allowed 18 runs over 15 2/3 innings over that stretch.

Orioles | Camden Yards about to welcome 50 millionth fan
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:45:02 -0700

Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which has been the home to the Baltimore Orioles for 17 seasons, is expected to welcome its 50 millionth fan Monday, Aug. 18 or Tuesday, Aug. 19, according to The Associated Press. No other stadium in baseball history has reached the milestone this quickly. Currently, they are only 43,290 fans shy of the 50 million mark. The team will monitor the turnstiles to estimate who the designated fan will be, and the winner will receive $50,000, a pair of season tickets for five years and a commemorative jersey.

Orioles | Matusz given four-year contract
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:27:13 -0700

Contrary to previous reports, Baltimore Orioles P Brian Matusz agreed to a four-year deal that guarantees him $3,472,500, according to The Associated Press. It was just one of two major league deals given to players in the 2008 MLB Draft.

Orioles | Mora finishes double shy of cycle
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:46:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora finished a double shy of hitting for the cycle Friday, Aug. 15. He went 3-for-4 and has 15 RBIs in his last seven games. His home run was his 18th of the season.

Orioles | Matusz agrees to terms
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:01:00 -0700

Updating a previous report, Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with P Brian Matusz on a minor league deal Friday, Aug. 15. Matusz will receive a $3.2 million signing bonus.

Orioles | Waters to start Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:37:12 -0700

MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles SP Chris Waters (1-0, 4.50 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 15, against the Detroit Tigers.

Orioles | Penn done for season
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:07:52 -0700

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly and Jeff Zrebiec report Baltimore Orioles SP Hayden Penn (shoulder) has been shut down for the season.

Orioles | Sarfate to stay in rotation
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:28:07 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Dennis Sarfate will remain in the rotation for the time being and make his next start on Saturday, Aug. 16.

Orioles | Penn may be shut down
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:25:56 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Hayden Penn (shoulder) could be shut down for several weeks, although no structural damage was found in his right shoulder. If he is shut down, the move could realistically end Penn's 2008 season.

Orioles | Walker clears waivers
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:25:28 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles RP Jamie Walker has cleared waivers, according to a team source, and is subject to a trade prior to the Aug. 31 deadline.

Orioles | Millar clears waivers
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:25:03 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Kevin Millar has cleared waivers, according to a team source, and is subject to a trade prior to the Aug. 31 deadline.

Orioles | Payton clears waivers
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:23:05 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles OF Jay Payton has cleared waivers, according to a team source, and is subject to a trade prior to the Aug. 31 deadline.

Orioles | Sherrill claimed on waivers, so team pulls him back
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:20:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles CL George Sherrill was claimed off of waivers by an undisclosed American League team, so the Orioles elected to pull him off waivers rather than talk trade with that team.

Orioles | Huff clears waivers
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:18:14 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles DH Aubrey Huff cleared waivers and was not claimed by any team, which means he can be traded at any time until Aug. 31.

Orioles | Penn to have shoulder examined
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:14:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles SP Hayden Penn (shoulder) has returned to Baltimore to be examined by team doctors for a stiff shoulder.