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The Orioles are looking to rebound tonight from Friday's tough 4-2 loss to the Braves here at Turner Field. Chris Davis will be back in right field tonight, making his second major league start there after having a nice debut on Friday.

After Brian Roberts played his first major league baseball game in nearly 13 months ¿ his long recovery from multiple concussions finally putting him back in a big-league uniform ¿ he took off his jersey in the Orioles clubhouse, autographed the back and handed it to one of the people who helped him get through his arduous journey.

With interleague play looming and a need for a flexible bench paramount, the Orioles decided to place outfielder Endy Chavez on the disabled list and call back infielder/outfielder Steve Tolleson, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

The Orioles' decision to start right-hander Jake Arrieta on Wednesday instead of scheduled starter Brian Matusz included plenty of moving parts.

If you doubt that just about everyone on earth was rooting for Brian Roberts to make a successful comeback from multiple concussions, the proof is in these words of encouragement that popped on Twitter an hour before BRob made his second start at second base.

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts describes his new batting helmet as "function over looks."

As good as he was on the field Tuesday, Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts' performance may have been even better in the news conference afterward.

Batting from the leadoff spot and starting at second base, Brian Roberts hit three singles and drove in a run in the Orioles¿ 8-6 win over the Pirates, their third straight victory.

Here are a few more comments from Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, who appeared at a pregame news conference ahead of his first major league start in more than a year:

Robert Andino, who has played second base in 56 of the Orioles' first 60 games, was out of the lineup Tuesday, as Brian Roberts returned from the 60-day disabled list. And Andino said he's OK if he's no longer the starter there.

The Orioles are understandably excited to have Brian Roberts back in the lineup for a variety of reasons. He's the quality leadoff hitter they have been missing since he fell out of the lineup last year and his return to the infield frees up versatile Robert Andino to shore up the spotty defense elsewhere.

Orioles optioned infielder Steve Tolleson to Triple-A Norfolk and moved Nolan Reimold from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday to make room for Brian Roberts on the 25-man and 40-man rosters.

The rain's coming down here at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the tarp is on the infield. We're not sure we're going to get tonight's series opener against the Pirates in, but there's still plenty of news coming from the Orioles clubhouse.

Brian Roberts sat down for a lengthy media briefing at 3:30 today to talk about his pending return to the Orioles starting lineup. He has been penciled into the leadoff spot and will play second base in his first major league action in more than a year, provided the rain relents.

Brian Roberts' 20-day injury rehabilitation assignment to the minor leagues ended yesterday, which means that he must either be activated from the 60-day disabled list for tonight's game or the club must get a waiver from Major League Baseball to extend the assignment.

Kevin Cowherd rounds up the latest news on the Baltimore Orioles.

Matt Wieters' 10th-inning opposite-field RBI double gave the Orioles a 5-4 win -- their second walk-off victory in as many days -- over the Phillies on Sunday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd at Camden Yards.

Barring a last-minute setback, all indications are that Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will be activated from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday before the club's three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Camden Yards.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was mired in an 0-for-18 slump less than 24 hours ago, but you'd never know it now. When he singled off Phillies starter Cliff Lee to start the Orioles' brief two-out rally in the first inning on Sunday, it was his third consecutive hit -- including, of course, his dramatic walkoff homer in the 12th inning on Saturday.

All indications are that -- barring a setback today -- Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will be activated from the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday before the club's three-game series against the Pirates at Camden Yards.

Jamie Moyer was close to perfect in his debut for Triple-A Norfolk. The 49-year-old lefty pitched five scoreless innings Saturday at Buffalo, allowing one hit and no walks. He struck out five and picked up the win as the Tides defeated the Bisons, 5-0.

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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.

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.

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis missed his first game of the season Wednesday night, forced to watch his team's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays from the dugout with his right hand and wrist wrapped tightly.

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters expressed his displeasure with the way Eddings was called balls and strikes Tuesday, and he was ejected for the first time in his career.

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The Orioles have planned out the remainder of second baseman Brian Roberts minor-league rehab assignment, and he will complete it with a week playing for Triple-A Norfolk on the road.

With his six-year, $85.5 million contract extension official, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones sat between his two bosses — manager Buck Showalter and club executive vice president Dan Duquette — on Sunday and said Baltimore is where he belongs.

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.

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.

After more than a year of being out of big league baseball while attempting to rise above concussion symptoms, second baseman Brian Roberts is back in the game. He started his rehab assignment Wednesday in Double-A Bowie.

Brian Roberts returns to the field for the first time in more than a year

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts got several nice ovations from the small crowd at Prince George's Stadium on Wednesday night as he went through the motions in his first competitive appearance in more than a year.

Brian Roberts has been working his butt off while forging new relationships and rekindling old ones. He has become part of the Orioles again after being just a well-paid stranger.

Orioles infielder Robert Andino is ready to step aside for Brian Roberts when the veteran second baseman returns to the Orioles.

Brian Roberts will begin his rehab assignment Wednesday night at Double-A Bowie against Richmond.

Nolan Reimold, Brian Roberts, Zach Britton and Endy Chavez could return soon — but who gives up their spots?