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Adam Jones calls banana incident 'unfortunate' and says he wants to move on

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said he wants to move on after an incident in which he said a fan threw a banana toward him in center field at San Francisco's AT&T Park.

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Some morning Orioles notes on lineups, Tillman, Arrieta, Britton

Lineups for the game at Bradenton and an update on Chris Tillman

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Remembering Ryan Freel's time with the Orioles

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Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa tours Camden Yards, meets Duquette

Kyuji Fujikawa, a 32-year-old, hard-throwing right hander who is considered one of the best closers in Japan, toured Camden Yards on Friday

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25 Orioles minor leaguers apply for free agency

Baseball America has acquired the list of minor leaguers that have applied for free agency and there are 25 former Orioles farmhands that can now look for work elsewhere.

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Orioles notebook: Roster shuffle continues as Reynolds goes on DL

The Orioles continue to make roster moves at a dizzying pace, the latest occurring Saturday afternoon when third baseman Mark Reynolds was placed on the disabled list with a strained oblique.

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Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold hit in head by pitch, taken to hospital

Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold was hit in the side of the face in the first inning of Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays at Charlotte Sports Park.

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Luke Scott agrees to deal with Rays

Orioles: Luke Scott agrees to deal with Rays

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Luke Scott agrees to one-year deal with Tampa Bay Rays

Luke Scott, the outspoken, energetic slugger who spent four seasons in Baltimore and was named the 2010 Most Valuable Oriole, has agreed to a one-year deal with the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays that includes a 2013 option.

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A little Endy love

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Felix Pie headed to the Cleveland Indians

Former Orioles outfielder Felix Pie headed to the Cleveland Indians

• Football

Coffee Companion (10/1): The Ravens silence Rex and the Jets

The Ravens set a franchise record with three defensive touchdowns on their way to a 34-17 win over the overmatched Jets. Joe Flacco threw 12 straight incompletions at one point and did not complete a pass in the second or third quarter. ... Tom Zbikowski suffered a concussion. ... Back in Baltimore this weekend, Rafael Palmeiro maintained that he never knowingly used steroids. ... After pulling away in the second half against Towson, the Maryland football team is now focused on Saturday's game at Georgia Tech.

• Baseball

The Sun's 2011 Orioles report card

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All quiet so far (and Pie note)

• Baltimore Ravens

Coffee Companion (8/26): Joe Flacco panic! Ravens beat Beck

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Felix Pie clears waivers (update, expected to report to Norfolk)

• Sports

Coffee Companion (8/25): O's great Mike Flanagan found dead

Former Orioles pitcher Mike Flanagan, a Cy Young Award winner who became a face of the franchise as a television announcer and top executive, died Wednesday afternoon. ... On a sad night in Birdland, Jeremy Guthrie, who wears Flanagan's No. 46, led the Orioles to a 6-1 win over the Twins. ... Lost in the difficult night for the Orioles is that Adam Jones left the game in the seventh inning. ... Bryant McKinnie passed his physical, and he says the Ravens will play him at left tackle. ... Maryland's early-season schedule will offer a reliable early indication of how good Mark Turgeon's men's basketball team is nationally.

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Felix Pie: All good things eventually come to an end

The Orioles designated enigmatic outfielder Felix Pie for assignment on Tuesday, likely ending his tenure in Baltimore. The Orioles have 10 days to trade, release or put Pie on waivers. If he clears, he can opt to become a free agent or join Triple-A Norfolk, but expect another team to kick the tires on this talented 26-year-old.

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Coffee Companion (8/24): O's slice Pie; Ravens get McKinnie

The Ravens took their biggest gamble of free agency when they reached an agreement with talented but troubled offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie on Tuesday. ... Jarret Johnson, who missed practice on Sunday and Monday, intends to play against the Redskins. ... The three-season, up-and-down Orioles career of Felix Pie likely came to an end Tuesday when the outfielder was designated for assignment. ... Grapefruit League MVP Jake Fox is back with the Orioles. ... Alfredo Simon allowed one run in eight innings as the Orioles beat the Twins, 8-1. ... Adam Jones was taken to a Minneapolis hospital during the win due to shortness of breath and mild chest pains. ... Colts great Art Donovan got his stolen championship ring back.

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The Adam Jones situation: The morning after

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Orioles notebook: Fox works way back to major leagues

Orioles: Jake Fox works his way back to Orioles. Utility man and versatile outfielder Matt Angle will give O's more flexibility.

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Orioles' Pie hopes to continue career with another team

Orioles: Felix Pie hopes to continue career with another team. Outfielder disappointed at being designated for assignment but looks at it as opportunity.

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Pie speaks about being designated (with Adam Jones quotes)

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Pie designated for assignment; Angle recalled

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Some observations from Monday's game

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Coffee Companion (8/22): Ray's longevity and the cornerbacks

The Ravens made some moves on the offensive line this weekend. ... John Harbaugh also confirmed that moving forward, Oniel Cousins, a converted offensive tackle, will remain at guard. ... The Ravens got a little healthier Sunday with the return of Ray Lewis, Marshal Yanda and Chris Carr. ... Brian Matusz had a rocky start, but the Orioles failed in every facet of the game in Sunday's 7-1 loss to Angels. ... Manager Buck Showalter gave Matt Wieters his first big-league start at first base, and it was an uneventful outing.

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Orioles news, notes and opinions: MacPhail's status, roster management, former Orioles, etc.

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Orioles fail in every facet of game in 7-1 loss to Angels

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Davis makes no excuses for his role in another brutal Orioles' loss

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Orioles news, notes and opinions -- off-day edition

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Orioles news, notes and opinions

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Player salary isn't the only disparity hurting the Orioles

As the Orioles continue to get tossed around by their A.L. East rivals, it's easy to cite disparities in player salaries as the main culprit. After all, the Red Sox and Yankees annually spend at least $80 million more than the Orioles.

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Guthrie's start falls apart in 7th in Orioles' 6-2 loss

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Why does Felix Pie celebrate walk-off home runs like this?

Apparently, Felix Pie, the preferred quirky Orioles outfielder of this blog, celebrates walk-off home runs hit by his teammates in a bizarre way. When the players swarm that night¿s hero as he touches home plate, Pie scrambles from the pack to retrieve the batting helmet tossed aside by said hero on his way to the plate.

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Orioles have no answers for Romero

• Brian Roberts

Orioles-Jays lineups, Roberts still getting headaches

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Bell expected to take Scott's roster spot; Erbe could pitch tonight, couple of other minor league notes

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Orioles sweat through 6-1 loss to Angels

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Trade edition of news, notes and opinions

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Coffee Companion -- 7/21: O's shut out; Reed talks Harbaugh

Jake Arrieta turned in his first quality start in more than a month Wednesday, but the Orioles were held to two hits in a 4-0 loss to the Red Sox. ... The Orioles are playing the waiting game with their unsigned draft picks, but they have had talks with Dylan Bundy. ... Ravens safety Ed Reed declared himself "full go" for training camp Wednesday, but he hopes the Ravens will "be smart" with his reps this summer. Reed also clarified last month¿s comments about wanting Rex Ryan as coach over John Harbaugh. ... Maryland President Wallace D. Loh has created a committee to examine the athletic department's finances after recent financial losses.

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What does Felix Pie love about Baltimore? A chain restaurant

The folks over at Sun Magazine had a cool feature in their latest issue where 100 Charm City celebrities shared what they love about Baltimore, and a handful of sports figures were among those who chimed in.

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Orioles lose slugfest to Red Sox, 15-10

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Huge fifth gives O¿s lead; Bergesen out; Patton in

• Opinion

Fixing the Orioles: A six-step program

Baltimore Orioles: Long-suffering fan Raymond Daniel Burke offers 6 steps the O's should consider to try to right this ship

• Luke Scott

Orioles roster continuing to evolve

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News, notes and opinions: Johnson as starter, Rangers as trade partner, roster management, etc.

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Benches clear as Red Sox beat Orioles 10-3

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Orioles' Scott heads to disabled list

Orioles: Orioles left fielder Luke Scott heads to disabled list. He hopes to avoid surgery; Nolan Reimold, Felix Pie to share time in left field.

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Who are the Orioles' biggest chips for the trade deadline?

Oh, the mediocre have fallen. The Orioles, who a month ago were staying somewhat relevant and hanging around in the AL East, now have the second-worst record in the American League and are a dozen games behind the Red Sox in the wild-card standings.

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Reimold and Pie to share left for now