Gausman shows flashes in debut, but Orioles fall to Jays, 12-6

Orioles to call up Kevin Gausman to make start Thursday in Toronto, sources say

Just last week, Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said pitching prospect Kevin Gausman was a starting rotation option for the future, but not the immediate present.

Schmuck: Kevin Gausman couldn't be coming up at a better time

It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that the Orioles have decided to bring up pitching prospect Kevin Gausman to start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. The club has a need and there really is no need to leave any more good innings at Double-A Bowie.

The temptation of adding Kevin Gausman is too great for the Orioles to pass up

The Orioles snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. And then there was more good...

Schmuck: Orioles' bullpen issues go beyond Johnson's recent struggles

The Orioles were not a perfect team in 2012, though it's easy to get nostalgic about their first truly competitive season of this century. They were plugging holes in the starting rotation throughout the summer. They needed several months to assemble an adequate defense. And clutch hitting was...

Notes: Jair Jurrjens becomes the Orioles' latest one-and-done starter

To clear a roster spot for right-hander Miguel Gonzalez’s return from the disabled list Tuesday, the Orioles optioned right-hander Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Norfolk after just one start with the big league club.

Orioles prospect Jonathan Schoop seeing back specialist

The Orioles’ top position prospect, Jonathan Schoop, was scheduled to see back specialist Lee Riley at Johns Hopkins on Tuesday to receive further evaluation on a lower back strain that has landed him on the seven-day minor league disabled list.

Angels' Trout, 21, youngest to hit for cycle since Ott in 1929

The Angels broke out the disco ball in the clubhouse, and why not? That was quite a party.

Orioles' Chris Dickerson homers in first two at-bats against Yankees

Chris Dickerson received the start in center field Tuesday night against the Yankees, and through his first two at-bats, he’s making the most out of the opportunity.

For starters, Dan Duquette hasn't had same magic touch

If you believe that the Orioles’ unexpected run to the postseason in 2012 was something of magic, then the most dazzling trick the organization pulled off was consistently pulling productive starters out of their sleeves.

Sandoval's homer in 10th lifts Giants over Nationals, 4-2

Giants 4, Nationals 2 (10): Pablo Sandoval blasted a two-run homer off Yunesky Maya in the 10th inning and host San Francisco rallied for its second straight win over Washington after Gregor Blanco tied the game with a two-out RBI triple in the ninth. ...

O's will wear camouflage caps with bird logo for Memorial Day

New Era has revealed the design for this year's special Memorial Day caps to be worn May 27 when the Orioles face the Nationals in Washington.

Buck Showalter, Orioles facing biggest test of young season

Rarely will you see Buck Showalter as agitated as he appeared after the Orioles’ 6-4 extra-inning loss to the New York Yankees last night at Camden Yards.

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

The knee-jerk reaction to Jim Johnson’s third straight blown save is to pull him from the closer’s spot for now.

Jurrjens sent down; Arrieta or McFarland to start Thursday; Jones DHing

In activating Miguel Gonzalez from the disabled list to start Tuesday, the Orioles again shuffled their rotation a bit.