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Each Wednesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Baltimore Orioles.

The Orioles chased David Price from the game in the seventh inning, then orchestrated a two-out, five-run rally against reliever Jake McGee for a 7-4 Opening Day win against the Rays, a team they outlasted to earn an American League wild-card berth last season.

Brian Roberts and Nolan Reimold were hoping the Orioles would afford them one more chance to prove they are healthy enough to contribute. In Tuesday's season-opening 7-4 win against the Tampa Bay Rays, the duo combined to go 4-for-8; each had two singles.

Baltimore Sun reporters break down the Orioles' win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Baltimore sports scene is blessed with a bunch of talented bloggers who bring their unique perspective to the conversation. This week, we exchanged emails with Joe Polek, who blogs about the Orioles for Eutaw Street Report.

Orioles bring back most of 2012 team, hope for improvement from young players

Orioles and Rays lineups for Tuesday's Opening Day at Tropicana Field.

Here's a roundup of national predictions for the Orioles and AL East that have been posted in recent days.

The Baltimore Orioles begin their season Tuesday. What will the lineup look like against David Price

Veteran right-hander Freddy Garcia arrived at the Orioles minor league facility at Twin Lakes Park on Sunday morning, passed his physical and threw a bullpen session in front of Orioles coaches.

"To Be Continued ..." the front of the shirts, provided by Orioles center fielder Adam Jones, say in orange lettering. It means that last year's sudden success wasn't a fluke, but instead just a beginning.

Brian Matusz will open the season pitching out of the Orioles' bullpen, where he flourished in the final five weeks of the season, but manager Buck Showalter said he still sees Matusz as an option to start.

The Orioles' 25-man roster is nearly complete with two days to go before the list needs to be submitted to Major League Baseball.

Chris Tillman has been put on the 15-day disabled list with left abdominal strain retroactive to March 22. He will be able to come off the DL on April 6 and pitch the Orioles' fifth game of the season against the Minnesota Twins.

The Orioles got a preview of what they'll be seeing on Opening Day on Tuesday at Tropicana Field. And it wasn't encouraging.

As the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens try to work out a scheduling conflict that has put in jeopardy the NFL's hopes of opening up the regular season on Thursday, Sept. 5 at M&T Bank Stadium, the relationship between the two downtown neighbors has again come under scrutiny.

Brian Roberts, Adam Jones and Nolan Reimold were all in Thursday's lineup versus the Priates

Zach Britton's chances of going north with the Orioles seemingly took a hit Wednesday as he failed to get out of the second inning in a Grapefruit League start against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Each Wednesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Baltimore Orioles.

Adam Jones is playing today and Nolan Reimold is playing in the field.

There's a lingering question as to whether Nate McLouth can regain his past form for an entire season. The Orioles think he can and that he can provide more quiet leadership. That's why they made re-signing McLouth a top priority this offseason.

Baseball Prospectus Editor in Chief Ben Lindbergh conducted a Q&A on the Orioles, predictions for the AL East and the state of sabermetrics in 2013.

Some Orioles notes including quotes from Dylan Bundy being sent down and Henry Urrutia tweaking an ankle.

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones played six games at the World Baseball Classic and is now back in camp.

While Jake Arrieta threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings for his second straight scoreless spring outing, Buck Showalter quickly pointed out that Arrieta had seven three-ball counts and threw just eight first-pitch strikes to the 19 batters he faced.

Each Wednesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Baltimore Orioles.

Adam Jones delivered again in the World Baseball Classic, driving home a run in the seventh inning of the U.S. team's 7-1 win over Puerto Rico in Miami on Tuesday night.

In three weeks the Orioles will take the field against the Tampa Bay Rays on Opening Day in St. Petersburg, Fla., and Brian Roberts is expected to be starting at second base.

In three weeks the Orioles will take the field against the Tampa Bay Rays on Opening Day in St. Petersburg, Fla., and Brian Roberts is expected to be starting at second base.

Every Monday, Baltimore Sun blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will rank the most significant athletes and events in Baltimore sports that week based on accomplishments on and off the field. Because, well, why not?

Adam Jones drove in three runs -- including a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning -- as the U.S. beat Canada, 9-4, Sunday to advance to the World Baseball Classic's second round.

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis and pitcher Chris Tillman are both sidelined for now with waht they believe are minor injuries.

Orioles' lefty Wei-Yin Chen says he's going to have a good 2013 and there's no reason not to believe him.

Orioles outfielder Trayvon Robinson is the first major leaguer since Darryl Strawberry to come out of Crenshaw High in South Central Los Angeles.

Jonathan Schoop and Pedro Strop had great days representing the Orioles at the World Baseball Classic

Left fielder could end up on disabled list at end of spring training if he can't play in field on regular basis

The Blue Jays have brought a pretty good lineup to Sarasota on Thursday, for early March anyway

Several notes from Orioles camp including Nick Markakis not expecting to play Thursday.

Every Monday, Baltimore Sun blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will rank the most significant athletes and events in Baltimore sports that week based on accomplishments on and off the field. Because, well, why not?

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold's shoulder is feeling better, he should DH on Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

The Baltimore Orioles will host a Philadelphia Phillies split-squad team this afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium.

Croquet has been a staple of life at Ginger Cove since the year the place opened, 1989, and its members have made it the only club the genteel game indoors.

Center fielder talks about his dream to play for Team USA after final spring training game before leaving