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A review reversed umpire Chad Fairchild’s assertion that a down-and-in slider from White Sox right-hander Ervin Santana had plunked Orioles right fielder Stevie Wilkerson. It took only three pitches for Wilkerson to make Santana wish it had, hitting his first major league home run.

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers, lineups and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Twins.

Dylan Bundy was the tough-luck loser in the Orioles’ 2-0 loss to the Twins at Camden Yards.

The guy who tied the Orioles lineup in knots Tuesday night could have just as easily been pitching for the O’s.

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers, lineups and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Twins.

In the days leading up to the Orioles' season opener Monday, manager Buck Showalter considered several different lineups. He polled everyone around him — coaches, players, reporters — before narrowing his Opening Day lineup cards down to three. Rookie Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard was on each one, but Showalter didn't know where to hit him. He strongly considered placing him in the leadoff spot and also the thought about hitting him in the No. 2 hole, but ultimately decided to bat Rickard

It was a crappy day that could easily have turned into a crappy night, which would have been no way to open a new baseball season. Instead, the Orioles waited out two rain delays, overcame the disruption of their pitching staff and celebrated a sudden-death victory over the Minnesota Twins with something else that was not supposed to happen on Opening Day at Oriole Park.

In between rain delays at Camden Yards, Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard got his first career major league hit.

With the Orioles set to begin their 2016 season today, here's what you need to know about Opening Day.

Ubaldo Jimenez made his fourth start Wednesday, and the embattled right-hander accomplished something no other Orioles pitcher has done this spring.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said earlier this spring that infielder Everth Cabrera would likely see time in the outfield this spring, and Cabrera will make his first Grapefruit League start this afternoon, starting in center field and leading off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field.

The Orioles roster is close enough to being set that potential free agents may look for opportunity elsewhere.

Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez's second spring training start didn't go nearly as well as his first.

The Orioles reassigned right-hander Brock Huntzinger to minor league camp before Wednesday's game, giving the Orioles 49 players now in big league camp.

Now that the Ervin Santana derby is over and the Orioles still have the money they reportedly offered him, it's fair to point out that $13 million would probably knock out the first year of a contract extension for Silver Slugger shortstop J.J. Hardy.

After being courted heavily by the Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays recently, Ervin Santana has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, the club announced Wednesday.

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ The race for free-agent right-hander Ervin Santana appears to be nearing an end and the Orioles remain in the fold for the top starting pitcher still available on the market.

Third baseman acknowledges 'the system' for his contract and says he's just going to 'be the best player I can be'

Zach Britton can't control whether the Orioles add another starting pitcher to an already crowded rotation mix. All he can do is force his way into the discussion with a strong spring.

Club remains among finalists, along with Toronto Blue Jays, for free-agent right-hander Ervin Santana

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette gave few clues Sunday morning on how involved the club is in acquiring free-agent starting pitcher Ervin Santana, but indicated that the team's priority now is looking at its existing staff.

Orioles right-hander Bud Norris knows what's going on around him. He knows that the club has been in talks with free-agent pitcher Ervin Santana. And he already knew what it was like to pitch with trade speculation swirling around him.

The Orioles remained in negotiations with free-agent pitcher Ervin Santana on Saturday and -- along with the division rival Toronto Blue Jays -- appear to be among the two finalists to land the 31-year-old right-hander.

Miguel Gonzalez says his left leg is fine.

The Orioles are considered one of the teams still in on pitcher Ervin Santana

The Orioles haven't given up on signing Ervin Santana, but there hasn't been much dialogue in the past couple days.

The Orioles are shelving right-hander Edgmer Escalona for the next three weeks because of inflammation in his right shoulder.

Players union chief Tony Clark concerned about qualifying offer process

The Orioles continued their spring training spending spree on Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Nelson Cruz, according to an industry source. The deal, which is pending a physical, is worth $8 million with $750,000 in incentives.

The ink has only just dried on the Orioles' monumental four-year deal with starter Ubaldo Jimenez, but the club remains interested in acquiring at least one other big-ticket free agent.

The Orioles are more willing to pursue Kendrys Morales now that they have already surrendered a first-rounder.

The Orioles have had dialogue with Ervin Santana's representatives as recently as Thursday, according to an industry source.

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ Even though the Orioles handed out a historic four-year, $48-million deal to right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, the club believes it has gotten a deal given the money being handed out on the free-agent market.

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.

The Orioles interest in Ervin Santana has increased as they still seek a starting pitcher.

The Orioles shouldn't buy a lower-tier starter; put that money into a top pitcher or Kendrys Morales

Even after a winning season in 2013, the club heads into Saturday's FanFest lacking much of the giddiness that permeated last year.

A reports says A.J. Burnett will pitch in 2014; consider the Orioles interested in the Monkton resident.

The Orioles are continuing their dialogue with Ervin Santana, Bronson Arroyo and Ubaldo Jimenez.

The Orioles' offseason is waning and there are still some quality free agents available.

The Orioles have money to spend — perhaps as much as $17 million for this upcoming season — and are still looking to do so, according to the club's top executive.

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

Christmas may be over, but the Orioles still have plenty of items left on their offseason shopping list.

This year¿s Major League Baseball general managers and owners meetings open today in Orlando, Fla., where the industry comes together to discuss the game and set the foundation for the offseason and next month¿s MLB winter meetings, which are also in Orlando this year.

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 executive vice president Dan Duquette was fairly adamant last offseason that he would not sign a free agent that would require his club to give up its first-round draft pick.

An argument could be made that the Orioles fielded a club this season with more stability — and talent — than the one that won 93 games and advanced to the American League Division Series in 2012.