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The Orioles could have a mind-numbing 15 players eligible for arbitration this offseason.

Chris Davis was on the roster of two Texas Rangers teams that eventually went to the World Series. On Friday, he'll play the first big league postseason game of his career in Arlington, but he'll be on the visitor's side.

When the playoff microscope gets rolled out next week and experts begin to dissect the Orioles, one of the primary criticisms is going to be the club's overall lack of postseason experience.

Down the stretch is a daily Orioles Insider blog that will set up the coming night for the O's and their American League competition as the push for the postseason continues.

The Orioles will be without left-hander Randy Wolf for the remainder of the season. Wolf was placed on the 60-day disabled with a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow Wednesday.

Outfielder Bill Hall has been brought up from Sarasota to Baltimore.

The Orioles have summoned outfielder Bill Hall from instructional league in Sarasota, Fla. The veteran right-handed hitter is insurance for Lew Ford, who is improving but still dealing with a groin issue.

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel threw a brief side session from halfway up the mound before Friday¿s series opener in Boston.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette never revealed his specific expectations for the season when it began in April. But now his immediate goal is clear: "We're in a position now that we have the kind of ballclub that we could win the division," Duquette said Tuesday.

Since we're admitting our mistakes, I, for one, thought Dan Duquette needed to lay off the caffeine with his roster moves this year. Poor Ron Johnson, the manager at Triple-A Norfolk, needed a sharp pencil with a huge eraser all year.

The Orioles are in such a strange position right now that it¿s hard to predict what they¿ll do in several areas. One is September call-ups.

Orioles ace Jason Hammel said he hadn't made a decision on a course of action on his injured right knee, but he is leaning toward getting it surgically repaired.

Steve Pearce and Matt Wieters each drive in five runs as the Orioles win their fifth straight, sweep Pirates.

Baseball¿s amateur draft - or first-year-player draft, as MLB likes to call it with no regard to headline writers -- starts at 7 p.m.

The Orioles made another move before today's 4:05 p.m. game, acquiring Yankees minor-league outfielder/first baseman Steve Pearce for cash considerations.

Despite having not won a game in nearly a week, the Orioles woke up Friday morning somehow still in first place in the American League East. By the end of the night, their struggles would finally catch up with them.

The Orioles' lineup Friday featured Steve Tolleson, usually a utility infielder, in left field for his first start there in his big-league career. Veteran Bill Hall, who just rejoined the team from Triple-A Norfolk, started in right field.

With starting rightfielder Nick Markakis shelved with wrist surgery, making him the eighth Orioles player on the disabled list, manager Buck Showalter had to be creative making Friday night's lineup against the Rays at Tropicana Field.

Orioles resign Bill Hall, one of the best Tweeters in baseball

The Orioles will purchased the contract of veteran infielder/outfielder Bill Hall today and place him on the club's 25- and 40-man rosters in order to fill the loss of rightfielder Nick Markakis.

In the midst of their worst losing streak of the season, the Orioles will now be without their most durable player for as long as a month. Starting rightfielder Nick Markakis will miss two to four weeks with a broken bone in his right wrist.

Off day provides extra punch for J.J. Hardy

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen hopes to build on Jason Hammel's six shutout innings last night.

The Orioles made two roster moves, recalling right-handed pitcher Stu Pomeranz and catcher Ronny Paulino and optioning catcher Luis Exposito to Triple-A Norfolk while designating infielder Bill Hall for assignment.

Orioles infielder Mark Reynolds (oblique strain) and outfielder Endy Chavez (intercostal strain) played in an extended spring game today and will report to Double-A Bowie to begin minor league rehab assignments tomorrow.

Once considered a key member of the Orioles' young rotation, right-hander Brad Bergesen will be pitching for Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday without a spot on the organization's 40-man roster.

People keep asking me about if I¿m surprised about the Orioles¿ quick start. The answer is simple: Yes. Completely surprised. I can give you plenty of reasons this team should not be winning. Yet it is.

The first-place Orioles used a catcher¿s interference call to ignite a fifth-inning rally and took advantage of an overall abysmal defensive showing to slip by Tampa Bay, 5-3.

The Orioles continue to make roster moves at a dizzying pace, the latest occurring Saturday afternoon when third baseman Mark Reynolds was placed on the disabled list with a strained oblique.

Orioles have designated Brad Bergesen for assignment

Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds is heading to the disabled list for the first time in his career.

The Orioles are purchasing the contract of utility man Bill Hall from Triple-A Norfolk, an industry source has confirmed.

The return of former Oriole Miguel Tejada still has several steps to overcome before coming to fruition, according to Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette. Tejada will report to the team¿s spring training facility on Monday to meet with Chris Correnti, who oversees the organization¿s rehab and conditioning. The 37-year-old former AL MVP will have a physical there and if he passes will then be signed to a contract to play in extended spring training, Duquette said.

Orioles sign veteran utility man Bill Hall to minor-league contract

The St. Louis Cardinals held it together without Albert Pujols, going 7-7 and scoring 4.2 runs per game.