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.

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.

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.

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, Petersime, 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.

Navarro starting Friday 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.

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez confident he can return Tuesday

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez was encouraged by his three-inning simulated game on Tuesday afternoon at Camden Yards and said he hopes to be able to return to the mound in a major league game Tuesday against the New York Yankees.

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.

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.

More with Phil Niekro on working with Zach Clark and Eddie Gamboa

In today’s Baltimore Sun, I wrote a story on the Orioles’ efforts to convert minor league pitchers Zach Clark and Eddie Gamboa into knuckleballers.

Orioles minor leaguers Clark and Gamboa hope knuckleball lands them in big leagues

When right-hander Zach Clark was summoned to Orioles manager Buck Showalter's office two weeks ago and told he was being designated for assignment, the conversation suddenly veered off in a peculiar direction.

Notable knuckleballers through the years [Pictures]

The knuckleball is one of the most unique elements in all of sports. It's revived the career of some pitchers and extended the career of others. As Eduardo A. Encina writes about the Orioles' attempt to groom minor leaguers into knuckleballers, here's a glance at some of the notable names to have excelled with the fickle, fluttering pitch.

Orioles prospect Jonathan Schoop headed to DL; Wada makes first minor league rehab start

The Orioles' top position player prospect, Jonathan Schoop, was placed on the seven-day minor league disabled list Thursday with a lower back strain.

Orioles thoughts and observations: Rotation, Garcia, Gonzalez and Flaherty

The San Diego Padres might be better than their sub-.500 record indicates, but losing two games to them over a span of 18 hours this week has to be a bitter pill for the Orioles to swallow.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy isn't in love with his new glove

In a sense, baseball players are a lot like other craftsmen.

Oriole Bird listed among Forbes' 10 most popular mascots in pro sports

The Orioles have been getting quite a bit of national pub these days. They've been rising up everybody's power rankings, and this fella who plays third base seems to be a topic of conversation wherever you turn (even after losses like today's).

Miguel Gonzalez getting closer to rejoining Orioles after bullpen session

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez, who has not pitched since developing a deep blister on his right thumb May 3 in Anaheim, is getting closer to appearing in a big league game.

Freddy Garcia gets hit hard by Padres club that cut him this spring

If you’ve watched Orioles right-hander Freddy Garcia through the last few years, you know he doesn’t have a lot of margin for error.

Some early notes: Miguel Gonzalez, Jake Arrieta and more

The Orioles have not specified the schedule for Miguel Gonzalez yet.

Orioles notes and observations (Johnson, Tillman, bottom of the order, Chen)

So closer Jim Johnson finally blew a save in the regular season. How long has it been?

Baseball power rankings (May 14, 2013)

Tribune national baseball reporter Phil Rogers ranks the 30 teams in the majors.

Jim Johnson blows save; ends streak

Jim Johnson’s impressive regular season saves streak came to an end at 35 on Tuesday night when he allowed four singles and two runs in the ninth in the Orioles’ 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres.

Alex Burnett and Yamaico Navarro get the call -- again

Right-handed reliever Alex Burnett, who was officially sent to the minors Saturday, was promoted to take Wei-Yin Chen’s place Tuesday (which is allowable under baseball’s rules because he was replacing an injured player).

Kevin Gausman not an immediate call-up candidate, but he could skip Triple-A

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said Tuesday that pitching prospect Kevin Gausman is not a candidate to fill the team’s two vacant starting pitcher spots over the next week.

Orioles pregame notes on Gonzalez, Jurrjens, Arrieta, Chen, Wada, Roberts

Lots of pre-game notes here in addition to the roster moves (Wei-Yin Chen to the disabled list with a strained right oblique; infielder Yamaico Navarro and pitcher Alex Burnett recalled from Triple-A).

Chen 'very disappointed' about oblique strain; Burnett, Navarro recalled

Lefty Wei-Yin Chen, the Orioles' most consistent starter since the beginning of last season, is “very disappointed right now” to be going on the disabled list for the first time in his brief major league career.

How Manny Machado compares with A-Rod early in their careers

Ever since the Orioles drafted Manny Machado with the third pick overall out of a Miami high school in 2010, there were comparisons with another former Miami phenom.

Are you ready to include Machado among the best young players?

I’m a little afraid to toss this question around in the bar today.

Freddy Garcia expected to start Wednesday against San Diego, Hammel going on Friday

Orioles right-hander Freddy Garcia is expected to start Wednesday’s afternoon game against San Diego.

Orioles left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada to make first minor league rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada, who is recovering from last May's Tommy John surgery, will make his first minor league rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday afternoon at Lehigh Valley.