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Once again, the Orioles pitching prospect showed flashes of his immense promise, but Gausman's night ended prematurely on Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Rays

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was picked third overall in ESPN's "franchise player draft," in which 30 ESPN analysts picked which Major League Baseball player they would start their franchise with.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he's confident that Brian Roberts will be able to return from hamstring surgery this season

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts is scheduled to see specialist Dr. Daniel Cooper on Wednesday to seek further evaluation on his lingering right hamstring injury.

Winning 16 straight extra-inning games last season, the Orioles managed to write chapter after chapter of unforgettable endings. But Thursday night's first extra-inning game of the season, a 10-inning 10-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, might have topped them all.

Before Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards, Orioles manager Buck Showalter talked about the night¿s starter, Jake Arrieta, and how all he wants is for the enigmatic right-hander to keep his team in games.

Orioles and Rays lineups for Tuesday's Opening Day at Tropicana Field.

The Orioles got a preview of what they'll be seeing on Opening Day on Tuesday at Tropicana Field. And it wasn't encouraging.

Right-hander gives up three-run double to Evan Longoria in third inning, but pitches well during the rest of his outing

Infielder has three hits in first three at-bats, including a two-run HR

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis said he's confident he will have enough time -- and at-bats -- to be ready for the regular season.

Ninth-inning catcher interference call costly in Orioles' 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay Rays in Sarasota.

Orioles pitching prospect Kevin Gausman struggled with his command in his first spring start Thursday against the Rays, but the right-hander was pleased with his secondary pitches -- his changeup and slider.

Orioles pitching prospect Kevin Gausman struggled with his control early, but recovered well in 2 2/3 innings of work in his first career spring training start on Thursday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays at Ed Smith Stadium.

Here's another subplot in the build-up to what could be a free-for-all in the AL East this summer: Almost every team in the division can play the nobody-believed-in-us card.

At the end of a regular season in which they overcame obstacles and resuscitated baseball in Baltimore, the Orioles finished with a whisper.

The Orioles rotation looks like it's set up pretty nicely for a potential ALDS with Jason Hammel, Miguel Gonzalez and Tillman in line for the first three games. But who takes the ball to get them there?

After they lost to the Boston Red Sox last night, it's fair to ask: Are the Tampa Bay Rays done?

The Tampa Bay Rays woke up at the plate in the fifth inning of Friday night's series opener against the Yankees in New York, scoring three times to hand pitching ace David Price a two-run lead in his showdown with CC Sabathia.

The Orioles' 3-2 extra-inning win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon was a long time coming -- in more ways than one.

When Orioles rookie third baseman Manny Machado was charging Evan Longoria's slow grounder in the ninth inning of the Orioles 3-2 win Wednesday, the 20-year-old phenom said that intincts took over.

Manny Machado's key defensive play and Nate McLouth's walk-off single gave the Orioles a thrilling victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.

Right-hander Jason Hammel limped off the mound in the fourth inning of the Orioles' 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and left the game with what the team announced was a right knee injury.

Right-handed starter Jason Hammel, who returned Thursday after missing nearly eight weeks due to right knee surgery, left in Tuesday¿s fourth inning with a right knee injury. Not only is it the same knee, it¿s the same pain, Hammel said.

What some other media outlets are saying about the Orioles

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he doesn't pay attention to the standings until August. For the past 14 years, Orioles fans haven't had the need to, their team usually already long out of contention by this time of the year.

Andy Freed of Ellicott City is the announcer for the Tampa Bay Rays

Robert Andino and the Orioles are not stopping to look back at last year's walk-off win over the Red Sox in the regular-season finale. As the team faces Boston for the first time since Andino's big hit, it says its focus is on 2012.

Orioles claim catcher Luis Exposito

Orioles: Will momentum from last year's astonishing season finale carry the Orioles forward?

Rays of gratitude: As they meet Monday, Tampa Bay will thank the Baltimore Orioles for their part in eliminating the Boston Red Sox back in September.

The final moments of the American League Wild Card race were one for the record books.