John Wall, peering over the heads of reporters, checked to see whether his teammate Otto Porter Jr. was across the locker room.

Towson's 10-game winning streak was halted by host Oakland, 97-86, in Rochester, Minn., on Wednesday night. The Tigers (10-2) fell behind 52-34 in the first

Mark Trumbo finally ended it in the bottom of the 12th inning with a line drive down the left-field line that gave the Orioles a 5-4 victory over the Nationals.

The Washington Nationals made a significant addition to their bench by agreeing to terms with power-hitting lefty Adam Lind.

A study led by Anton Dahbura, a research scientist in the computer sciences department at Hopkins, explored how players hit when games were not on the line, and the results could spark conversation about player value.

Thanks to all the things they do well -- hit home runs, play defense, and provide shutdown relief outings -- the Orioles weren't burned Friday by their efforts

For Tyler Wilson, the difference between a good outing on Thursday and a bad one came down to a single swing.

There's been little word of movement on the Chris Davis front this week in the Music City, setting up the makings of what's appearing to become an intriguing poker play between the Orioles and Davis' agent, Scott Boras.

Among the meetings the Orioles expect to have at the winter meetings today will be one with agent Scott Boras, according to an industry source.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter wants to see his collective group of starters in action today for the team's final regular-season game and last action before Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Thursday.

Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez will likely start the Orioles' regular-season finale in Toronto on Sunday.

Backed by a two-homer game from Steve Pearce, there was no hangover Wednesday night as the Orioles swept the second-place Toronto Blue Jays with a 6-1 win in front of an announced 37,537 at Camden Yards.

Games like the Orioles' 2-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Thursday night's series finale at Rogers Centre are ones that the club will have to win as the season winds down and the playoff chase heats up.

Miguel Gonzalez and Kevin Gausman are expected to start in Tampa.

Before Thursday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards, Orioles manager Buck Showalter took a step back from his statement Wednesday that a six-man rotation could be a possibility once right-hander Miguel Gonzalez returns from the disabled list.

Orioles left-hander Zach Britton, a former starter who made the full-time move to the bullpen this spring, has not allowed a run through 111/3 innings this season.

The Orioles' ballgirl down the left field line made a nice play in Sunday's game. Unfortunately for her, third base umpire Paul Emmel had signaled that the ball was fair.

Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz is available for today's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays after being bedridden the past two days with an illness that included a brief stay in a local hospital.

Chris Tillman came away a tough-luck loser in the Orioles¿ 2-0 loss because of some rare fielding miscues behind him.

But the Orioles' faint postseason hopes died with their 3-2 10 inning loss combined with the Cleveland Indians' 5-4 walkoff win over the Chicago White Sox. It was the sixth consecutive loss for the Orioles, tying a season high.

The MRI performed on Orioles third baseman Manny Machado's left knee has this afternoon has been read by a radiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, but the club won't announce the findings until team ordopedist Dr. John Wilckens also reads the results.

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel will start Friday's series opener in Tampa Bay, manager Buck Showalter announced before Tuesday's game in Boston.

TORONTO ¿ There was plenty of news on the injury front after the Orioles¿ 3-1 win over the Blue Jays Sunday afternoon:

With the Yankees losing to the Red Sox 5-1 this afternoon, the Orioles could jump in front of New York in the division and wild-card standings with a win in Toronto.

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis made history on Friday night, tying Brady Anderson for the franchise single-seasn home run record with his eighth-inning solo blast against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Orioles received what they believe is good news on right-hander Darren O'Day, who went to Florida to see hand specialist Dr. Brian Schofield.

Right-hander gives up six runs, 10 hits in six-plus innings against Toronto

In a game that featured the top two home-run hitting teams in the majors, the Orioles blasted Toronto left-hander Mark Buehrle for three homers, including Adam Jones¿ three-run blast, to give the Orioles a 8-5 win over the Blue Jays in Friday night¿s series opener in front of an announced 42,660 at Camden Yards.

The Orioles designated right-hander Jair Jurrjens for assignment Friday to clear room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jairo Asencio, who joined the Orioles before the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Orioles couldn't wait to get out of Canada following Sunday's 13-5 loss to the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre.

The Orioles will try to avoid being swept for just the second time this season this afternoon at the Rogers Centre.

Orioles outfielder Steve Pearce, who was placed on the disabled list Friday with left wrist tendinitis, said he¿s been receiving treatment on both wrists for the past month.

TORONTO -- Yes, the Orioles¿ 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday night was a tough one to swallow. But let¿s remember that this road trip began with a loss to the Tigers in Detroit, but the Orioles rebounded to take the final two games of the series.

Pedro Strop gave up the game-winning hit to Toronto. Orioles manager Buck Showalter was ejected in the second inning.

Over the first three games of this weekend¿s series in Toronto, the Orioles and Blue Jays have combined for 76 hits and 45 runs here at the Rogers Centre.

It has been a tough couple of weeks for closer Jim Johnson, who blew three straight save opportunities right after setting an Orioles record with his 35th consecutive save.

The Orioles plan to recall right-hander Steve Johnson as an extra relief arm if the club¿s bullpen gets extended tonight against the Blue Jays.

It didn¿t take long for Kevin Gausman to show why the Orioles have such high hopes for their prized right-hander.

Kevin Gausman arrived in the visiting clubhouse of the Rogers Centre on Thursday to find about $300 worth of powdered mini doughnuts stacked inside and at the base of his locker, another nice welcoming gift from center fielder Adam Jones.

Right fielder drives in Chris Davis with two outs for one-run victory over Toronto

Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox, Rays and Blue Jays all feel they can win American League East in 2013.

Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta will make his fourth spring outing, his second start, today against the Blue Jays.

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

Orioles fans who hope to see Adam Jones, Matt Wieters and Nick Markakis at the team's first road Grapefruit League game today against the Blue Jays in Dunedin will be disappointed.

Baltimore native Steve Johnson set the tone in Game 1 of Monday's single-admission doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, throwing five shutout innings to lead the Orioles to a 4-1 win.

Orioles left-hander Randy Wolf has been shelved with left elbow discomfort, manager Buck Showalter said Monday.