Orioles notes and observations (Jim Johnson, Garcia, Showalter, Casilla)

Ripken gets honorary degree as University of Md. graduates 7,700

Oriole Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. drew a laugh Sunday during his commencement address at the University of Maryland, College Park when he noted his wife, Kelly, graduated from the university, "although she will not allow me to reveal...

Orioles notes and observations (Johnson, Jurrjens, Flaherty, Valencia)

Jim Johnson has now blown two consecutive saves after finishing off 35 straight in the regular season dating back to last July.

Padres club Nationals

Will Venable, Kyle Blanks and Yonder Alonso all hit homers and drove in two runs apiece as the San Diego Padres outslugged the Washington Nationals, 13-4, in the finale of a four-game set at Petco Park.

The Sun Remembers May 19-25

May 23, 1991: Mired in last place, the Orioles fire manager Frank Robinson and promote Johnny Oates, 45, the team's first base coach and a former Baltimore player. Oates will manage nearly four years here (291 wins and 270 losses) before going to Texas, where he is named 1996...

Orioles give up six runs in top of ninth inning in 10-6 loss to Tampa Bay Rays

These Orioles, under manager Buck Showalter, pride themselves on keeping the long baseball season in perspective, not worrying about trends and streaks and snowballing defeats.

Danny Valencia promoted from Triple-A Norfolk, will join Orioles on Sunday

Right-handed hitter Danny Valencia has been called up from Triple-A Norfolk and will be with the Orioles at Camden Yards on Sunday, according to an industry source.

Reimold to 15-day DL; Arrieta back with Orioles; Roberts to 60-day DL

The Orioles made several moves before Saturday's game, with one high-profile player hitting the disabled list and another getting a recall to the major leagues.

Orioles send Ryan Flaherty to Norfolk

The Orioles announced after Saturday’s 10-6 loss to the Tampa Bay rays that they optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk.

Jason Hammel struggles and comeback bid falls short as Orioles lose to Rays

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel has been the beneficiary of strong run support this season, which explains his 5-1 record entering Friday night despite some rocky recent outings.

Navarro starting today against Rays; Could Flaherty be heading to Triple-A?

The Orioles have an interesting starting lineup in tonight’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, which includes Yamaico Navarro starting at second base.

Waxing on Jason Hammel and the Orioles rotation

Frankly, Jason Hammel has been playing with fire all season.

Some interesting pitching lines (Hammel, Johnson, Gausman, Kline)

Right-hander Jason Hammel turned in one of the worst pitching lines of his Orioles career on Friday night, giving up seven earned runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out four batters in 4 2/3 innings.

Jair Jurrjens arrives for Saturday start against Rays

Right-hander Jair Jurrjens, who made the National League All-Star team two years ago with the Atlanta Braves, arrived in the Orioles clubhouse Friday afternoon to prepare for Saturday's start against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jair Jurrjens talks about joining the Orioles

Jair Jurrjens, who will make his Orioles debut Saturday, spoke with the local media after arriving in the clubhouse Friday.