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Baltimore Sun reporter Jon Meoli reviews how the Orioles' minor league affiliates performed in the last week.

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is pleased with the progress he has made since going on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle, and he said Sunday that he believes he's slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery.

MINNEAPOLIS ¿ The Orioles have outrighted infielder David Adams to Double-A Bowie, the team announced on Sunday morning, creating roster space on the club¿s 40-man roster.

The Orioles don't have a lot of appealing options if Chris Davis is our for a while.

Orioles pitcher Bud Norris has talked this spring about showing Baltimore fans what he can do when he is healthy and pitching at the level he demands from himself. He used the Grapefruit League to make his point, finishing a good spring with a solid effort Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

Michael Almanzar has been sidelined for several days and could end up on the disabled list.

Orioles executive vice president came into the media room at the Ed Smith Stadium complex this morning to discuss the team's trade with the Detroit Tigers for infielder Steve Lombardozzi in exchange for nonroster infielder Alex Gonzalez, as well as Sunday's news that All-Star third baseman Manny Machado will open the season on the 15-day disabled list.

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles manager Buck Showalter has talked often this spring about the challenge of selecting the club¿s Opening Day roster ¿ and saying the best 25 players might not necessarily be the right 25 players to start the season with.

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ The Orioles have agreed to terms with former Astros first baseman Brett Wallace on a minor league contract.

The Orioles claimed infielder David Adams ¿ who made 38 starts for the New York Yankees last season -- off waivers on Saturday and designated left-hander reliever Kelvin De La Cruz for assignment to make 40-man roster space.

Over the course of a 162-game season, some wins can get lost, but the Orioles' 4-2 victory over the Yankees on Sunday night was one that will likely resonate in the hearts of fans in Baltimore for a while.

Suddenly, after the Orioles won two straight against the division-leading New York Yankees, there's no need for panic. For the moment, it's all Natty Bohs and roses at Camden Yards.

Jim Johnson should get the opportunity the next time a save situation comes along.

The Yankees went on to plate two runs in the 10th inning for a 6-4 win in the 10th inning, handing the Orioles' a season-high sixth straight loss.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, who has spent the entire season hitting in the sixth and seventh spots in the lineup, is batting third tonight against the Yankees.