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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.

Designated hitter Danny Valencia was already batting a major league-leading .548 (23-42) since Aug. 4 before his three-run home run in the eighth inning Thursday night against the Yankees

The Orioles dropped a deflating series to the Yankees this week.

After dropping three of four to the Yankees, the Orioles now find themselves in a tie for fifth in the wild-card race.

Orioles reliever Darren O'Day has finger soreness and the club doesn't know why. It could be a big blow to the bullpen.

For the second straight night, the Orioles' late-inning fate was left to the bullpen Wednesday, and for the second consecutive night, the New York Yankees spoiled the Orioles' hopes for gaining ground in the American League wild-card race.

Down to their final out, the Orioles finally came though with men on, as Matt Wieters hit a two-out, two-run single in the 10th inning to deliver a 4-3 comeback win in front of an announced 23,653 at Camden Yards.

Often in the past 15 years, the Orioles have used September as a proving ground for the following season, experimenting with what they had in order to get a better idea of what they needed to fortify in the winter. That won't be the case with the team in the playoff chase in 2013.

The Orioles can win a series for the first time in four series Saturday afternoon with a victory over the White Sox.

With their playoff hopes desperately in need of a boost Sunday afternoon, the Orioles finally got the offense they needed. And when they did, the outburst was enough to quickly silence Yankee Stadium.

NEW YORK -- Newest Orioles player Michael Morse joined the club on Saturday, but wasn¿t in the starting lineup after arriving at the team hotel in New York around 3:30 a.m. following a late flight from Houston, where the Mariners were playing.

NEW YORK -- The Orioles needed to make a 25-man roster spot available for trade acquisition Michael Morse on Saturday, and they did so in placing outfielder Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left wrist.

Miguel Gonzalez had dominated in the Bronx, pitching to a 2.20 ERA in five previous outings, including an American League Division Series start here last season. But on Friday, Gonzalez picked a bad time for his first rough outing at Yankee Stadium.

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen had never thrown fewer than four innings or given up more than seven runs in any of his starts as a major leaguer. He picked a particularly inopportune time to do both.

The Orioles have activated Wilson Betemit from the 60-day disabled list and optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to High-A Frederick.

Danny Valencia is hitting .750 against David Price

Baltimore Orioles' offense simply couldn¿t take advantage of continual opportunities in a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter moves Brian Roberts to leadoff, drops Nick Markakis to seventh in batting order

The Orioles are facing reigning Cy Young Award winner David Price tonight at Camden Yards in the opener of a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays, and the left-hander will be facing a slightly different Orioles lineup.

Orioles demote Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk after two scoreless outings. They'll call up a hitter Monday.

Former Oriole Mark Reynolds has agreed to a deal with the New York Yankees days after being released by the Cleveland Indians, CBSSports.com reports.

Executive vice president Dan Duquette wouldn't comment on the Orioles' interest in bringing back former first baseman Mark Reynolds, who was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Indians on Thursday, noting that Reynolds is still under contract.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy said he believes players are glad that baseball has taken added measures to try to rid the game of performance-enhancing drugs.

Orioles infielder and designated hitter Danny Valencia, whose name reportedly appeared on a list from Biogenesis, the defunct Miami-area anti-aging clinic, was cleared of any involvement and did not receive a suspension.

Sunday's loss to the Seattle Mariners dropped the Orioles to 4-5 on a homestand that featured the division rival Boston Red Sox, the last-place Houston Astros and up-and-coming but below .500 Seattle team.

The Orioles recalled infielder Danny Valencia from Norfolk and immediately inserted him into Sunday's lineup as the designated hitter. Valencia responded with a homer and a double against the Seattle Mariners.

Danny Valencia is up from Triple-A Norfolk, but maybe just for a day.

Orioles could not trade Dickerson, so he has been put on waivers.

The Orioles are optioning designated hitter Danny Valencia to Triple-A Norfolk to make 25-man roster space for trade acquisition Francisco Rodriguez.

Nolan Reimold will go on the disabled list with an injury related to last season's neck problems.

The Orioles¿ roster will be shuffling before they open the second half of the season tonight in Texas, and all signs point to left-fielder Nolan Reimold heading to the disabled list.

The Orioles are planning to add henry Urrutia, as well as designated hitter Danny Valencia, to their 25-man roster when they open the second half this weekend in Texas, according to multiple industry sources.

The Orioles optioned designated hitter Danny Valencia to Triple-A Norfolk before Wednesday's game to make room for new acquisition Scott Feldman, who made his debut with the team Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox.

Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold, activated off the disabled list before Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox, was immediately in the starting lineup, playing left field and batting eighth.

Henry Urrutia was wildly successful at the Double-A level, hitting seven home runs and 16 doubles, driving in 37 runs and producing a .365/.433/.550 slash line in 52 games in Bowie. Last Wednesday, Urrutia was selected to participate in the All-Star Futures Game during the MLB's All-Star festivities in New York City. A day later, Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced that Urrutia was being promoted to Triple-A Norfolk.

Brian Roberts will be the starter when he is back, which could be as early as Friday.