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Snyder cemented at first and progressing ...more ?
Snyder cemented at first and progressing

UMPS CARE launches 2010 auction ...more ?
UMPS CARE launches 2010 auction

Roberts hopes new meds speed recovery ...more ?
Roberts hopes new meds speed recovery

O's game vs. Marlins rained out ...more ?
O's game vs. Marlins rained out

Slow start nothing new for Millwood ...more ?
Slow start nothing new for Millwood

Andino hits homer, triple in O's loss ...more ?
Andino hits homer, triple in O's loss

Roberts hopeful of recovery by opener ...more ?
Roberts hopeful of recovery by opener

Orioles give Scott opportunities in field ...more ?
Orioles give Scott opportunities in field

Bergesen takes positives from return ...more ?
Bergesen takes positives from return

Red-hot Scott, Jones pace Orioles ...more ?
Red-hot Scott, Jones pace Orioles

Defensive miscues costing O's this spring ...more ?
Defensive miscues costing O's this spring

O's concern growing over Roberts' health ...more ?
O's concern growing over Roberts' health

Moeller homers, Tillman struggles ...more ?
Moeller homers, Tillman struggles

Orioles sign 22, renew contracts with four ...more ?
Orioles sign 22, renew contracts with four

Orioles 2B Roberts to have back examined (AP) ...more ?
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts is returning to Baltimore to see a specialist for an ailing back that has kept him out of games this spring. "I'm just going there to see a back doctor and just make sure we're progressing in a way we need to be and if we need to ramp it up and do anything else, then we will," Roberts after taking infield practice with the team on Sunday...

Matusz leads Orioles over Phillies 4-3 (AP) ...more ?
Brian Matusz gave up three hits and a run in his five innings -- the longest and most effective outing by an Orioles starter this spring -- in Baltimore's 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Matusz faced a lineup full of veterans from the NL champions. Philadelphia scored when Jimmy Rollins doubled leading off the fourth and Chase Utley drove him in with a single.

Orioles Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) ...more ?
Brad Bergesen stepped back on the mound to face opposing hitters for the first time since taking a line drive off his right shin last summer.

After a long rehab process, in which he also injured his pitching shoulder taping a team commercial, Bergesen debuted with two earned runs scattered over 1 1/3 innings against Pittsburgh. Bergesen allowed three hits and a walk in reaching his 35-pitch plateau.

Yet he wasn't overly impressed.

"I'm disappointed," Bergesen told reporters. "I think it was definitely a positive, getting out there and getting going again, but you never like to go an inning and a third when you're supposed to go two innings, and give up the hits I gave up."

Bergesen struggled with command, throwing just 18 strikes in his 35 pitches.

He...

Aceves sharp in latest start for Yankees (AP) ...more ?
Alfredo Aceves has more to worry about than the competition for the No. 5 starter spot in the Yankees' rotation. "My family, my car. I don't know. I don't want a lot of things in my head," the soft-spoken Aceves said Saturday with a laugh. It's easy to joke when your spring has been this dominant.

Orioles' Johnson hopes for revival in 8th inning (AP) ...more ?
After struggling when given a chance to replace George Sherrill as closer during the second half of last season, Jim Johnson hopes for a revival now that he's back to a setup role for the Baltimore Orioles. "When I took over for George last season, I probably tried to overdo it," Johnson said.

Marlins-Orioles game rained out (AP) ...more ?
After Friday's game between the Florida Marlins and Baltimore Orioles was canceled because of rain, to give pitchers extra work the Marlins and Orioles scheduled a 7-inning game at Sarasota on Saturday morning. Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said Sean West will start. Mark Hendrickson will start for the Orioles.

Mauer leaves Twins win with shoulder injury (AP) ...more ?
AL MVP Joe Mauer collected two hits before leaving the Minnesota Twins' 8-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night with a sore right shoulder. Before hitting his second single in the third inning, Mauer fouled a pitch off his shoulder and manager Ron Gardenhire replaced him with Drew Butera in the fourth.

Scott helps Orioles beat Pirates 3-2 (AP) ...more ?
Zach Duke found a silver lining in his rough start Wednesday night. Duke settled down after allowing three runs in the first and pitched 2 2-3 innings in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. "My stuff was definitely good," he said "But I was falling behind with my sinker, and I need that pitch to be effective.

Orioles' Wieters looking to build on last year (AP) ...more ?
Matt Wieters was the center of attention when he reported to spring training last year. This year, everything has been much quieter. To Wieters, it's a welcome change. The switch-hitting catcher is primed for a big season with the Baltimore Orioles, ready to assume a bigger role for the struggling franchise.

Center fielder Willie Davis found dead in his home (AP) ...more ?

Willie Davis, a speedy center fielder who collected two World Series rings, three Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 69. "He was beloved by generations of Dodger fans and remains one of the most talented players ever to wear the Dodger uniform.

Niemann, Longoria lead Rays over Orioles (AP) ...more ?

Rays right-hander Jeff Niemann breezed through his start Tuesday. The Baltimore Orioles made it easy on him. Niemann became the first Tampa Bay pitcher to complete four innings this spring, leading the Rays to an 8-3 victory against the Orioles. Niemann threw just 36 pitches while allowing one run and two hits.

Slowey, Blackburn help Twins blank Orioles 5-0 (AP) ...more ?
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had just one complaint, and it had nothing to do with Minnesota's performance in a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Gardenhire's problem had to do with the postgame meal for the 70-mile trip back to the Twins' training complex in Fort Myers. "Two pieces of chicken on the bus.

Guthrie happy with second spring start (AP) ...more ?

Jeremy Guthrie pitched into the third inning in his second spring start, but the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 Sunday. Guthrie threw 51 pitches and gave up a run and three hits in 2 1-3 innings. He walked two and struck out two -- Jacoby Ellsbury and David Ortiz. A year ago, the Orioles' right-hander had only one start in spring training before leaving for the World Baseball...

Verlander feels good after three-inning outing (AP) ...more ?
As the wind whipped around TigerTown and the Detroit Tigers continued to pile up runs for the second straight game, Justin Verlander had only one request. "Please save some of these for the season," he said after the Tigers routed the Baltimore Orioles, 9-5, on Saturday. The Tigers have scored 26 runs in their past two games and Verlander was concerned that his arm would tighten before...

Zach Duke goes 2 innings, Pirates beat Orioles 5-3 (AP) ...more ?
The Pittsburgh Pirates threw one sure member of their starting rotation at Baltimore and another who is auditioning for a spot. Both pitched well, and Pittsburgh beat the Orioles 5-3 on Friday night for its first win of the spring. Zach Duke tossed two solid innings in his first outing of the year. An All-Star last season, Duke is likely to start for the Pirates on opening day.

Orioles' Matusz has successful first spring outing (AP) ...more ?
Brian Matusz was hoping for an easy start in his spring debut. Even though the Baltimore Orioles left-hander struck out the side in the first inning in Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the third at-bat had a midseason feel. Against Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria, Matusz threw pitch-after-pitch as Longoria kept fouling them off, breaking two bats in the process.

Uehara sharp in Orioles' 6-5 loss to Rays (AP) ...more ?
Koji Uehara's comeback from an injury-shortened rookie season is off to an encouraging start. The Baltimore reliever worked one perfect inning during Thursday's 6-5 spring training loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, his first game action since being sidelined last June with tendinitis in his right elbow.

Tejada plays first game at third; Orioles win (AP) ...more ?

Miguel Tejada started getting comfortable at his new position, and the Baltimore Orioles broke in their new spring home with a bevy of long balls. Josh Bell and Rhyne Hughes each hit two home runs as the Orioles hit six homers in winning their spring opener, 12-2 Wednesday over the Tampa Bay Rays. Tejada made his first appearance at third base in his 13-season big league career.

Hughes, Bell hit two homers, O's win (AP) ...more ?
Josh Bell and Rhyne Hughes each hit two home runs as the Baltimore Orioles hit six homers in winning their first game at their new spring home in Sarasota, 12-2 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeremy Guthrie, who led the American League in losses last year with 17 and home runs allowed (35), pitched two scoreless innings Wednesday for the Orioles.

Orioles' Scott says he doesn't carry guns into ballpark — anymore (Yahoo! Sports) ...more ?
Luke Scott of the Baltimore Orioles says he is a law- and rule-abiding citizen. That's why he stopped...