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Up until Saturday, free agents were only able to negotiate with their 2015 clubs, but this morning the market is officially opened up to all teams. Free agents are now free to negotiate and sign with any team.

When David Lough was sent home following the end of Triple-A Norfolk¿s postseason series, he thought his season was over. But after spending a week back home in Akron, Ohio, he received an unexpected call from the Orioles telling him join the major league club Thursday in Washington.

The Orioles couldn't trade outfielder David Lough, so he cleared waivers and remains with the organization.

To make room for catcher Steve Clevenger on the big league roster, the Orioles designated outfielder David Lough for assignment Friday ¿ another member of the Opening Day squad, and specifically the outfield - that has been jettisoned during this season.

The Orioles recalled catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk and designated outfielder David Lough for assignment to make room on the 25-man roster Friday.

After losing Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis, the Orioles pointed to several options who could be potential replacements. Things, it now can be said, have not worked out as planned.

The Orioles started their eight-game road trip seven games under .500 away from home, but have now won eight of their last 12 games away from Baltimore.

In Tuesday's series opener at Fenway Park, David Lough capped a four-run second inning with a three-run homer, helping to send the Orioles to a 6-4 win over the Red Sox in front of an announced 36,508.

Buck Showalter was optimistic Adam Jones could return to center field Friday, but after batting practice, the manager made a last-minute change. Jones remained in the lineup, but as the team's designated hitter. David Lough made his fourth straight start in center.

After missing the past two games with a left ankle sprain, Adam Jones is back in the Orioles starting lineup for tonight¿s series opener against the Houston Astros, but he won¿t be in center field.

It's a fairly representative lineup for Friday's Orioles game against the Rays

In the Orioles' 18-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, the Orioles certainly received a much-needed, quality performance from right-hander Bud Norris while Boston's Wade Miley imploded in a six-run third.

In what proved to be one of the strangest nights in Camden Yards¿ 23-year history ¿ a business-as-usual ballgame inside the stadium and a tumultuous environment outside it ¿ the Orioles ultimately broke their five-game losing streak by beating the Boston Red Sox, 5-4, on a walk-off homer by David Lough in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Left fielder Alejandro De Aza and second baseman Ryan Flaherty are both out of the Orioles' starting lineup for tonight's series finale in Toronto.

The Orioles have reinstated outfielder David Lough and optioned right-hander Eddie Gamboa to Triple-A Norfolk.

David Lough is eligible to come off the disabled list and reliever Wesley Wright is a candidate to go on the DL.

Here's the most updated look at the Orioles' projected 25-man roster

Third baseman Jimmy Paredes became the latest Orioles player who will likely open the season on the disabled list, beset by a lower back strain he suffered earlier this week while lifting weights.

Both Ubaldo Jimenez and Miguel Gonzalez will make their final home starts on Saturday, Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced on Wednesday.

As the injuries pile up for the Orioles, their depth is going to be tested. But they should be fine at shortstop and in the outfield.

If David Lough goes to the disabled list, it lessens the Orioles' roster crunch.

The Orioles play split squad games today at home against the Minnesota Twins and on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. David Lough, meanwhile, hopes to play Monday.

Orioles play two games today; one at home, one away

Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop will be out for several days to have extensive dental work done.

Orioles outfielder David Lough has been scratched from the starting lineup for today's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

David Lough provides speed and defense for the Orioles, but can he hit enough to make the team?

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters was scheduled to have precautionary X-rays taken before Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates as Ed Smith Stadium.

Orioles Rule 5 pick Jason Garcia, who hasn¿t pitched in a week after tweaking his left hamstring, is slated to throw a live batting practice session today.

DUNEDIN, Fla. ¿ The Orioles making their second of three trips to Florida Auto Exchange Stadium this spring for a 1:07 p.m. start.

Right-hander Chris Tillman was the last Orioles starting pitcher to make his spring debut, and was sharp in his first Grapefruit League outing on Monday afternoon.

If there is any upside to the departure of long-time right fielder Nick Markakis, it is that the opening in the outfield has turned manager Buck Showalter loose on another versatility quest this spring. On any given day, just about anybody might show up at either of the two corner outfield positions.

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ After winning both games of their split-squad doubleheader on Thursday, including a 5-0 win over the Blue Jays in the night game, the Orioles will travel to Dunedin to face the Jays.

¿One day after Orioles reserves orchestrated a late-inning rally that fell just short, they again came back late and this time beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-2, for the club's first Grapefruit League win of the spring on Thursday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park.

The Orioles will play their first split-squad games of spring training Thursday when they travel to Port Charlotte to face the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 p.m. and then play host to the Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium at 7:05 p.m.

The Orioles open their Grapefruit League schedule today with 1:05 p.m. against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter can break down a position to its most esoteric aspects and then put it back together in terms anyone can understand, which is what he did Monday when the talk turned to filling the club's unexpected opening in right field.

David Lough hopes to show Orioles fans who he really is now that he's in position for a healthy start in 2015

A lot of the Orioles' position players are already working out at the Ed Smith Stadium spring training complex, even though the first official full-squad workout is not until next week.

Will Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette address his involvement with Toronto? It's one of five questions worth watching at Saturday's FanFest.

ABERDEEN ¿ Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette lauded this week¿s trade for outfielder Travis Snider, saying the former first-round pick ¿looks to me like he¿s just coming into his own.¿

The Orioles don't appear to be reeling from Tuesday's news that free-agent outfielder Colby Rasmus agreed to terms with the Houston Astros on a one-year, $8 million deal.

The Orioles current payroll can be estimated around $114 million right now, $7 million or so more than in 2014.

If Colby Rasmus isn¿t a fit, the Orioles will continue their search for outfield help elsewhere.

The Orioles' offseason to-do list looked dramatically different a week ago.

Duquette said the Orioles were "fairly close a couple times" to re-signing Markakis, a homegrown player who has spent his entire nine-year major league career in Baltimore, but the club had a "concern that made the terms an issue for us."

Here are five things the Orioles can do between now and Opening Day, April 6, to keep the 2015 season alive throughout October.

Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez said he was somewhat surprised that he was added to the Orioles' American League Division Series roster, but he thought he might have a chance after the way he had pitched down the stretch.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said before Thursday's game that he faced some difficult choices in selecting the team's American League Division Series roster, but he said the decision to add right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez gives his 11-man pitching staff a dynamic that he likes.