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Orioles announce deal with Johan Santana

The Orioles have announced their minor league deal with left-hander Johan Santana.

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Orioles nearing deal with left-hander Johan Santana

The Orioles are close to a deal with veteran left-hander Johan Santana, according to an industry source.

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Free-agent RHP Brett Tomko hoping for opportunity with Orioles

Just less than three months shy of his 41st birthday, free-agent pitcher Brett Tomko is hoping for one last chance to get back to the big leagues. Tomko will throw for the Orioles on Friday morning in Orange County, Calif.

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Commentary: Bargain-hunting Birds sitting out free agency again?

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Talking aces, Orioles and growing your own playoff pitchers

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

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Orioles thoughts on AL East and wild-card playoff race

Monday was a pretty productive off day for the Orioles since both the Rays and Yankees lost. So the Orioles head into tonight's series opener in Boston trailing the Rays by four games for second place in the AL East, as well as the first AL Wild Card spot.

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O's Notebook: Hammel nearing return from injury

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Jason Hammel throws from mound, could get rehab start by midweek

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel took his next step toward returning from the disabled list, throwing a bullpen session from a full mound on Friday for the first time since his last start on July 28.

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Orioles trade Freddy Garcia to Braves for cash

The Orioles have traded minor league pitcher Freddy Garcia to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations, the team announced.

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Orioles: A look back at the first half

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Buck Showalter: Orioles think Henry Urrutia 'has a chance to help us at some point'

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What they're saying about the Orioles' trade for Scott Feldman

Here's a roundup of what national media outlets are saying about the Orioles-Cubs trade, which sent pitcher Scott Feldman and catcher Steve Clevenger to Baltimore in exchange for pitchers Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop.

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Camden Yards getting its weekend under the lights with Fox , ESPN telecasts

Baltimore Orioles hosting a Sunday Night Baseball telecast at Camden Yards for the first time since July 2005.

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Orioles pregame notes on McFarland, Chen and Roberts

Orioles manager Buck Showalter called rookie left-hander T.J. McFarland into his office following Thursday night win over Cleveland and asked him what time he usually comes to the park.

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Wacky fifth inning propels O's to win

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T.J. McFarland will make his first career major league start Friday

Orioles left-hander T.J. McFarland will make his first career major league start Friday night in the series opener against the New York Yankees, manager Buck Showalter announced after Thursday night¿s Orioles win over the Cleveland Indians.

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Freddy Garcia accepts minor league assignment and will stay with Orioles

Right-hander Freddy Garcia has agreed to return to Triple-A Norfolk and pitch for the Tides after being optioned to the minors on Monday.

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Notebook: Reimold breaks out of slump in Bowie stint

After recording just two hits in the first 27 at-bats of his rehab assignment, Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold turned in the most successful outing of his nine-game stint with Double-A Bowie on Wednesday.

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Five Baltimore Orioles stats that stand out this week

Each Wednesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Baltimore Orioles.

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Chen says he is pain free, hoping for quick rehab stint in minors

After an oblique injury sidelined him for more than a month, Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen said he is pain free, and his rehab stint is shaping up to be a quick one.

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Orioles notes and observations on Bundy, Britton, Wieters and Hunter Harvey

Dylan Bundy's setback is certainly cause for concern

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Orioles Notebook: Garcia sent down, Gausman back

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Orioles option Freddy Garcia to Norfolk, call up Kevin Gausman

Orioles right-hander Freddy Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, one day after allowing seven runs in 2 1/3 innings in a loss at Toronto.

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Kevin Gausman talks about getting called up to Orioles

Orioles pitching prospect Kevin Gausman is back for his second ride in Baltimore, and at least initially, it will be in the bullpen.

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Freddy Garcia roughed up early as Orioles swept by Blue Jays

The Orioles couldn't wait to get out of Canada following Sunday's 13-5 loss to the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre.

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Orioles observations on O'Day, Garcia, Arrieta and more

Baltimore Orioles reliever Darren O¿Day took the high road when asked about the words he¿s exchanged with Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista the past two days.

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Orioles Q&A: Rill Talk with ... Freddy Garcia

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Orioles notes: Despite loss, Miguel Gonzalez caps 'best week' with quality start

After daughter's birth, starting pitcher holds Blue Jays to three runs, three hits in 7 1/3 innings Saturday

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Orioles pregame notes on Steve Pearce, Chris Davis and Zach Britton

Orioles outfielder Steve Pearce, who was placed on the disabled list Friday with left wrist tendinitis, said he¿s been receiving treatment on both wrists for the past month.

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Orioles pregame notes: Brian Roberts to begin rehab assignment Tuesday in Norfolk

TORONTO -- Several nuggets of news came out of Buck Showalter¿s pregame meeting with reporters here in Toronto. Here¿s a quick rundown of what he said:

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Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen throws three-inning simulated game in Sarasota

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen pitched a three-inning simulated game -- a 47-pitch outing -- down in Sarasota on Thursday, throwing all of his pitches with no setbacks.

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Davis hits 2 homers as O's crush Tigers

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Orioles' rotation picture clearer as Showalter names first two starters vs. Toronto

Orioles manager Buck Showalter announced after Wednesday's game that right-hander Jason Hammel will start Friday's series opener in Toronto, and right-hander Miguel Gonzalez will start Saturday.

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Davis hits 2 homers and Teagarden also goes deep as Orioles crush Tigers, 13-3

The Orioles pounded Tigers pitching in Wednesday afternoon's 13-3 series finale win over the defending American League champions with three homers and 17 hits.

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Chris Davis will DH, Travis Ishikawa gets start at first vs. Tigers

Chris Davis will get a day off from playing first base in this afternoon's series finale against the Tigers, allowing newly added Travis Ishikawa to start at first today.

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Did Orioles left-hander Zach Britton earn another start?

DETROIT -- Orioles manager Buck Showalter wouldn¿t commit to giving left-hander Zach Britton another start following his solid outing Tuesday night in the Orioles¿ 5-2 win over Detroit.

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Orioles' roster frenzy includes adding Ishikawa to 25-man

The Orioles officially added first baseman Travis Ishikawa before Tuesday's game. Ishikawa had exercised an opt-out clause in his contract Sunday and the Orioles had until midnight to add him, trade him or release him.

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Jake Arrieta will make Monday night's start in Detroit

Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday to provide bullpen depth, will start tonight against the Tigers in Detroit in place of right-hander Jason Hammel.

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T.J. McFarland's long relief has been crucial to Orioles bullpen's success

Orioles left-hander T.J. McFarland threw 3 2/3 innings of one-hit, one-walk relief while striking out five Saturday against the Boston Red Sox.

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Orioles had held Boston scoreless for 18 innings before Red Sox rallied

When the Red Sox put three runs across in the fourth inning, it broke a streak of 18 consecutive scoreless innings posted by Orioles pitchers.

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Orioles fall short in ninth

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Casilla's baserunning gaffe and a missed call send Orioles to loss vs. Boston

Orioles veteran right-hander Freddy Garcia began a disconcerting trend after his second start of the season in May. One rough outing; one quality start. And back again and again.

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Strong pitching performance leads Orioles in 2-0 win over the Red Sox

The evolution of Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman continued on Friday night with a statistical gem that was an obvious struggle. In the Orioles¿ 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in front of a nearly packed house, Tillman did what good pitchers are supposed to do.

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Orioles notes: Gausman not guaranteed to return to majors soon

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Orioles Notebook: Gausman optioned to Norfolk

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Right-hander Jake Arrieta joining Orioles as extra bullpen arm

Right-hander Jake Arrieta will join the Orioles today as an extra-bullpen arm for tonight's game against the Red Sox, according to an industry source.

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Orioles Notebook: Fans want the dope on Strop

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Orioles Notebook: Chen to throw half-mound session

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Orioles overcome a two-hour rain delay to beat the Angels 4-3

But the timing was perfect for the Orioles, who scored two runs through monsoon-like rain in the bottom of the sixth, then held on following a two-hour, 14-minute rain delay for a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that was completed just 10 minutes before midnight.