jason kubel

In their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins this weekend at Target Field, the Orioles scored just six total runs -- and four of those came on a pair of mammoth two-run home runs by left fielder Nelson Cruz.

MINNEAPOLIS ¿ The Orioles have outrighted infielder David Adams to Double-A Bowie, the team announced on Sunday morning, creating roster space on the club¿s 40-man roster.

After an unsightly April in which he was winless and struggled with control while pitching to a 6.59 ERA, Jimenez turned the calendar to a new month Friday night and dominated a Twins team he¿s had much success against in his career.

Oakland Athletics closer Jim Johnson struggled once again Wednesday, but the offense bailed him out in extra innings in a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

The Orioles will travel to Fort Myers today for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Minnesota Twins.

That was the question posed to manager Buck Showalter on Monday afternoon after top infield prospect Jonathan Schoop delivered another strong offensive performance in the Orioles, 9-2, exhibition loss to the Minnesota Twins.

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hit his first mammoth home run of the spring that temporarily gave the Orioles the lead in a game they would eventually lose, 9-2, to the Minnesota Twins at Ed Smith Stadium.

CLEVELAND ¿ Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman didn¿t deny it: A pair of leadoff walks that led to runs hurt him in Baltimore¿s 4-3 loss to Cleveland.

In their ongoing pursuit of adding a hitter to a potential postseason roster, the Orioles have claimed Seattle Mariners outfielder-first baseman Michael Morse off trade waivers -- which comes on the heels of the news that the Orioles also had claimed Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham.

Orioles claim Michael Morse on trade waivers after also claiming Josh Willingham.

Orioles closer Jim Johnson blew his third straight save opportunity, and his ninth of the year, and the Arizona Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep with a 5-4 victory.

The talk about the Orioles' interest in Diamondbacks outfielder Jason Kubel is again gaining steam, and Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette will always inquire about a power bat like Kubel, who hit 30 homers last season and averaged 25 homers his past four full seasons.

The Orioles have shown interest in young slugging outfielder Justin Upton, whom the Arizona Diamondbacks appear willing to move, but like most of the Orioles¿ trade discussions this offseason, the organization seems very unwilling to consummate a deal that would include any of its top young talent.

Team re-signed Nate McLouth, selected T.J. McFarland in Rule 5 draft in Nashville, Tenn.

The Orioles and outfielder Nate McLouth, one of their key stretch run players from last year¿s playoff season, agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, essentially shutting the door on acquiring more major league outfielders, including free agent Nick Swisher.

Now that Nate McLouth has re-signed with the Orioles, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with $500,000 additional available in bonuses based on plate appearances, what does it mean for the club this offseason and for the 2013 season?

In their attempt to find a power bat, the Orioles have shown interest in trading for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jason Kubel.