If this is the end of Adam Jones' time with the Orioles, he leaves a huge on- and off-field legacy in Baltimore.

The deal has netted 40.2 WAR, the third-best return in club history.

On Feb. 8, 2008, the Orioles made a franchise-altering trade when they acquired Adam Jones, along with pitchers Chris Tillman, George Sherrill, Kam Mickolio and Tony Butler, in exchange for left-hander Erik Bedard. Four years later, the Orioles had their first winning season since 1997.

Schmuck: Orioles shouldn't regret some of their former pitchers excelling elsewhere

Right-hander Steve Johnson, a Baltimore native and former star at St. Paul’s, is back with the Orioles on a minor league deal.

It's so clear now. The deal that brought Hall of Famer Frank Robinson to Baltimore — exactly 50 years ago — is the best trade in Orioles history for so many reasons that there really is no room for debate on the subject. On Dec. 9, 1965, the Orioles sent starting pitcher Milt Pappas, reliever Jack Baldschun and outfielder Dick Simpson to the Cincinnati Reds for a former National League Rookie of the Year and MVP who would immediately lead the club to its first World Series title.

All three of the Orioles' All-Star starters were acquired in trades, by former president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail.

The Orioles sent three players to the All-Star Game last season, just the second time since 2000 that they had multiple representatives. They could have even more this summer, perhaps as many as five or six.

Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson, a St. Paul's grad, doesn't have overpowering stuff, but he continues to pitch his way into the rotation conversation

Steve Johnson will go into spring training with the opportunity to stick in the Orioles' starting rotation. Manager Buck Showalter said Johnson will compete for a rotation spot this spring — a competition that will be crowded.

When Adam Jones launched his 30th home run to deliver the crowning blow in the Orioles' three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, it was hard not to think of former O's pitcher Erik Bedard.

Steve Johnson (3-0) won again for the Orioles on Tuesday night, entering the game in the fourth with little warning after Jason Hammel had to leave due to a knee injury.

Exactly 23 years to the day that Dave Johnson notched his first big league victory at Memorial Stadium for his hometown Orioles, his 24-year-old son Steve got his first major league victory.

This year, his first as the Orioles' full-time closer, Jim Johnson leads the major leagues in saves with 26 at the All-Star break. Right-handed hitters are batting .113 against him, the second-lowest average against among AL relievers.

Helped by family and friends, Orioles outfielder Adam Jones escaped a violent and drug-infested neighborhood in San Diego to become an All-Star and the face of his franchise. He says he'll never forget where he came from.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said the team will consider all avenues to make a push for the playoffs this season.

The Orioles have dealt minor league third baseman Josh Bell to the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to an industry source.

Orioles claim catcher Luis Exposito

The Orioles have claimed catcher Luis Exposito off waivers from the Red Sox, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. To make room for Exposito on the club's 40-man roster, the Orioles have designated third baseman Josh Bell for assignment.

His contract set to expire at the end of October, Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail is expected to step down from his position after Wednesday's season finale, perhaps as soon as Thursday.

Orioles lack quality trade chips as deadline nears. Outside of Jeremy Guthrie and Koji Uehara, O's have few players of interest to other clubs

Orioles: Orioles pitcher Zach Britton shows off his power stroke. He hits first home run by Orioles pitcher in five years, adds infield single.