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Former Orioles ace Mike Mussina saw his vote total climb again in the balloting for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but missed out on induction, while Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, and Trevor Hoffman earned induction as the class of 2018.

Among the newly eligible who wore black and orange, Jim Thome has the best chance to gain entry.

The Orioles will be seeking a left-handed starting pitcher this offseason.

The Orioles are still looking to upgrade their starting rotation, and are ¿one of several teams¿ that have expressed interest in free-agent right-hander Tim Lincecum, according to an industry source.

Matthew Centrowitz of Broadneck and the Nike Oregon Project won the 1,500-meter run at the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Eugene, Oregon.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette appeared on MLB Network's "High Heat" with Christopher Russo on Wednesday afternoon from the general managers' meetings in Phoenix and addressed the club's hopes to retain free agents Nick Markakis and Nelson Cruz.

As expected, the Orioles on Friday declined their $17.5 million option for 2015 on right fielder Nick Markakis, essentially making the team¿s longest-tenured player a free agent.

The Orioles will probably have nine players become free agents, headed by Nelson Cruz, Andrew Miller and likely Nick Markakis.

TORONTO ¿ Alexi Casilla woke up Friday morning expected to fly home to his native Dominican Republic that night to prepare for the upcoming winter ball season. Instead, he was on a flight to Toronto to join the Orioles with an opportunity to make the team¿s postseason roster.

Orioles right-hander Bud Norris said he was "a little bummed out" about being placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a right groin strain, but he understands the club is best served when he is fully healthy.

Before Monday's game, the Orioles purchased the contract of right-hander Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk to bolster a bullpen that was depleted after right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez's short outing Sunday against the Oakland Athletics.

"He went to another level there and wasn't going to give in," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said of Gausman, who held the Athletics to just one run over a career-high seven innings.

At 35, Santana's playing future also may be in jeopardy

Lefty Johan Santana had to leave his start due to a left Achilles injury.

Kevin Gausman will make Saturday's start while Miguel Gonzalez goes on the DL.

Catcher Caleb Joseph started again Wednesday, his fourth start in the Orioles' last five games. This time, Joseph started against a right-hander after making his previous three starts against left-handers.

Nelson Cruz hit his league-leading 21st home run in his return to Texas with the Orioles

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that he is open to going to a six-man rotation once left-hander Johan Santana becomes an option to help the club.

Nelson Cruz is in the Orioles' starting lineup Tuesday against the Texas Rangers batting third and playing left field.

Nelson Cruz reflects on his time in Texas and the Orioles added Johan Santana to their 25-man roster.

DALLAS ¿ As the Orioles open a three-game series against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas, the club enters today optimistic that outfielder Nelson Cruz can return to the starting lineup tonight after he was hit by a pitch Sunday in Houston.

The Orioles purchased the contract of two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday evening and placed him on the 15-day major league disabled list as he continues to rehab from left-shoulder surgery.

Manny Machado's grand slam led the Orioles to a 9-4 win over Houston Sunday

Executive vice president Dan Duquette said the Orioles are still working to keep left-hander Johan Santana, who can exercise an opt-out clause in his minor league deal within the next few days.

The Orioles optioned catcher Steve Clevenger to Triple-A Norfolk and reinstated first baseman Chris Davis from the paternity list before Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Johan Santana can opt opt of his minor league deal at the end of the month, but Duquette is not concerned with that.

Right-handed reliever Brad Brach hadn't pitched four innings in a game since college, and he hadn't thrown more than two innings in a major league game in his career.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he hopes that reliever Tommy Hunter, who was placed on the disabled list before Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians with a left groin strain, will be able to return when he's eligible to be activated June 5.

Despite top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy being scheduled for just one inning Tuesday in extended spring training, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he'd "be surprised if you don't see another level gone to by him in that game. Just because the juices are flowing and somebody is trying to beat you."

Because manager Buck Showalter was in Texas on Saturday to witness his daughter's graduation from law school, bench coach John Russell took over the team for a day.

Right-handed reliever Brad Brach had been in the majors for parts of three seasons with the San Diego Padres, but he admits he might have had some jitters when he made his Orioles debut on May 3, allowing three runs and getting just four outs against Minnesota.

Kevin Gausman gets the call to start Wednesday afternoon versus Detroit

Orioles manager Buck Showalter wouldn't commit to a number of starts for Kevin Gausman beyond Wednesday's

The Orioles have added one of their top players back into the lineup Sunday, and they have lost another for at least 15 days.

Left-hander Johan Santana, who threw 28 pitches in his first extended spring training outing Monday, was pleased with his progress.

Left-hander T.J. McFarland was recalled before tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Rays to give the Orioles some needed help in the bullpen.

Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold saw his first simulated game action in several weeks, seeing five plate appearances in a simulated game on the Camden Yards field at the complex.

The Ravens are preparing for the NFL Draft and the Orioles moved into first place

Left-hander Johan Santana, who is recovering from his second shoulder surgery in a three-year span, threw two innings in his first extended spring training game Monday afternoon at the Orioles' complex in Sarasota, Fla.

After the Orioles' 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, there was definitely a rare tone of concern in manager Buck Showalter's voice.