Jones and Hardy homer as Orioles get their first-ever win against Verlander

Orioles send a message against Red Sox and long-time tormentor Lester

This is how good the Orioles are going now: even Jon Lester can't stop them anymore.

Sports Blitz: Another start, another opportunity for Jake Arrieta

Jake Arrieta is getting the start tonight in Detroit and another chance to prove he belongs in the major leagues.

Jake Arrieta will make Monday night's start in Detroit

Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday to provide bullpen depth, will start Monday night against the Tigers in Detroit in place of right-hander Jason Hammel.

Chris Davis' milestone 100th homer was another against a lefty

Chris Davis slugged his way to another milestone Sunday, pulling his 100th career home run into the right field seats, but lost in the shuffle was another trend that shows how well the Orioles first baseman has been hitting this year. The home run, which came against Boston’s Jon Lester, was...

Nick Markakis shines, despite complications of the large crowds at Camden Yards

When the ball flies off the bat, Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis is often used to seeing it distinctly outlined against a backdrop of green seats up the third base line.

Nick Markakis has a good view of Manny Machado's success

As third baseman Manny Machado continues to hit doubles at a record pace, right fielder Nick Markakis has had one of the best views for the 20-year-old’s performances: the on-deck circle.

Schmuck: American League East teams still born to be wild

The Orioles haven't reached the halfway point of the regular season quite yet, but they are putting the lie to the notion that the American League divisions are so imbalanced that the AL East teams are at an extreme disadvantage in the race for the two wild-card playoff berths.

Orioles pregame notes on Bundy, Chen, Schoop and more

Right-hander Dylan Bundy, the Orioles’ top prospect, will continue the progression in his throwing program as he returns from right forearm and elbow stiffness that has sidelined him this spring.

With defensive shifts on the rise, the Orioles are among leading proponents

Orioles manager Buck Showalter and infield coordinator Bobby Dickerson have made the Orioles baseball's most shift-happy team, a distinction Joe Maddon's Rays once held and a fact that might make Bill James cringe.

Travis Ishikawa exercises opt-out clause from Orioles

First baseman Travis Ishikawa, a big league veteran who was having a strong season at Triple-A Norfolk, filed his written request to exercise the “opt-out” clause in his minor league contract on Sunday morning, according to his representation.

Stability, faith help Chris Davis unlock power for Orioles

The power? That blunt-force ability to lay wood to a baseball and propel it 400, 420, 450 feet? He had it even when he was a boy. Came from God, as far as he's concerned.

IronBirds mixing experience and newcomers as season begins

Manager Matt Merullo referred to his Aberdeen IronBirds roster as ¿floating¿ at Thursday¿s media day, as many recently drafter players were still coming to terms with the Orioles.

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel doubtful for Monday's start in Detroit

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel, who returned to the club Sunday after two days away with a stomach virus, said he is doubtful he will be able to make his scheduled start Monday against the Tigers in Detroit.

Casilla's baserunning gaffe, missed call send Orioles to 5-4 loss vs. Sox

If there is a lasting image from the Orioles' 5-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, it's pinch-runner Alexi Casilla standing at third base, arms spread wide, palms in the air, mouthing "What happened?"