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On the eve of the first workout for pitchers and catchers this spring, the Orioles once again traveled an international route Thursday in an attempt to improve their pitching staff, agreeing to terms with South Korean right-handed pitcher Suk-min Yoon on a three-year deal, according to an industry source.

In another episode of how the Orioles' offseason turns, Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon posted a "selfie" Twitter photo on Tuesday evening of him wearing an Orioles hat and flashing the peace sign. But there is no deal in place, yet.

The Orioles are one of multiple teams that have made an offer to Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, a source says.

Sunday was the one-year anniversary of the death of Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver, so it's natural to think about Weaver's impact on the franchise and the game this time of the year.

Free agents Delmon Young and Jack Cust have been invited to this week's Orioles minicamp and could be signed as non-roster invitees, according to an industry source.

The Orioles' shopping list hasn't changed much in recent weeks, and executive vice president Dan Duquette said Friday that the priority remains pitching.

The Orioles signed journeyman outfielder Quintin Berry to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, the club announced Friday.

The soap opera between the Orioles and Grant Balfour got weirder and more confusing by the day.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette suppressed speculation that the club was nearing a deal with a free-agent closer on Tuesday at baseball's winter meetings.

The Orioles continue their search for a new closer to replace Jim Johnson, but manager Buck Showalter said the club has yet to focus on a certain player.

The Orioles traded Jim Johnson so they could use his projected salary elsewhere. But they won't have much left if they buy another closer.

In multi-player deal, Steve Lombardozzi is headed to Detroit after three years in the major leagues with Washington Nationals.

The hot-stove rumor of the day pertaining to the Orioles involves the club being interested in signing free-agent Jhonny Peralta to man left field, according to FOXSports.com

Chris Davis' memorable and record-setting 2013 season boasted offensive numbers that were worthy of the AL MVP, but it wasn't enough to unseat the best player in the game.

The American League Most Valuable Player award will be announced tonight at 6 p.m. on MLB Network, and one person in the Orioles organization knows two of the finalists -- Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera and Orioles first baseman Chris Davis -- very well.

Despite his gaudy run-production numbers this past season, first baseman Chris Davis will be an underdog to become the first Orioles player to win win the American League MVP award in more than two decade, but Davis was named one of three finalists for this award Tuesday evening.

The Orioles haven't negotiated with any of their seven free agents yet as the exclusive signing period ended. But that's not too surprising.

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis lost to Detroit's Miguel Cabrera for two Players' Choice Awards.

Napoleon McCallum, Mike Cuellar and Hasim Rahman are part of The Sun Remembers This Week in Sports for Nov. 3-9

Cal Ripken Jr., who never got to the point of interviewing for the Washington Nationals' managerial job, reiterated Friday that he isn't lobbying for a position at this time.

For Orioles fans, the only thing more painful than watching an October without their favorite team this season was probably seeing the Red Sox win the World Series.

The Orioles were well represented Friday when finalists for this season's AL Gold Glove awards were named.

After a record-setting season, Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will receive consideration for most of the major awards this fall. But he finished a distant second-place in one vote announced Thursday.

Three Orioles players -- first baseman Chris Davis, center fielder Adam Jones and shortstop J.J. Hardy -- have been named to this year¿s The Sporting News American League All-Star team.

The Orioles' starting pitchers were below average in most statistical categories in 2013.

The Red Sox and Dodgers will end up in the World Series, according to Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly.

For 38 years Tom Brown has had their ear, in part because he has two Super Bowl rings and a resume to back him up. Green Bay's second-round draft pick in 1963, he initially spurned the Packers — then the NFL champions — to play baseball instead. An All-American at Maryland, where he led the Atlantic Coast Conference in hitting (.449), he was wooed by the Washington Senators who dangled a $12,000 bonus.

When Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez hit a game-tying homer in the bottom of the seventh inning on Monday, changing momentum in Game 4 of the American League Division between Detroit and Oakland, a lot of Orioles fans were surely taken back to 1996.

Fifteen of the 27 pitchers to start a division series game this year were developed by their current organization.

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has been named the club's nominee for the annual Hank Aaron Award.

Tom Matte, Tito Landrum and George Shaw are part of The Sun Remembers This Week in Sports for Oct. 6-12

Chris Davis is a finalist for Player of the Year from the players' union.

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts concedes that he's had passing thoughts over the past several weeks about whether these might be his final days in the only major league uniform he's ever worn.

Outfielder Chris Dickerson (right hamstring) and second baseman Alexi Casilla (right thumb) will likely miss the remaining four games of the season.

Dan McKee of Baltimore County, who once owned one of the rarest sets of baseball cards in captivity, says his life would have been different without them.

The Baltimore Orioles' defense has been the greatest constant for a club that's competing for a second straight playoff berth after 14 consecutive losing seasons.

The Orioles¿ 2014 regular season schedule was announced Tuesday afternoon and it includes the club opening the season at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 31.

If right-hander Chris Tillman is indeed the Orioles¿ ace, if he is indeed a bona fide top starter who can walk into any situation against any club and succeed, than he had the perfect opportunity to prove it Thursday night at Fenway Park.

Orioles slugger Chris Davis says the milestones he reaches are something he'll consider when the season is over.

The 'Birds exploded for five runs in the 11th inning on Monday to defeat the host Lowell squad, 8-3. The victory kept Aberdeen a half game ahead of won its second-place Brooklyn, which took its fourth straight win the same evening.

Eddie Murray, Milt Pappas and Gus Triandos are part of The Sun Remembers This Week in Sports for Aug. 25 to Aug. 31

Hunter Harvey, the Baltimore Orioles 2013 first round pick, made his Aberdeen IronBirds debut Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to get his team into the win column.

The Aberdeen IronBirds were handed their second straight loss on Sunday evening, as they mustered up just three hits and one run in a 4-1 loss to host Connecticut