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Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, on the disabled list with a left oblique strain, did some light exercises ¿ including work with a resistance band -- before this afternoon¿s game with strength coach Joe Hogarty and manager Buck Showalter is pleased with his quick progress.

Even given Orioles first baseman Steve Pearce's roller-coaster baseball life, these past 10 days still qualify as crazy.

Despite only making two starts and playing three games at first base in his nine-season big league career, Nick Markakis said he enjoys playing first on occasion.

Manny Machado was 1-for-4 with a single and an error Saturday.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy said Thursday before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre that he will no longer comment on anything having to do with contract extension talks until there are developments in the matter.

The game between the Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays tonight has been postponed because of rain. An announcement regarding the makeup date will be announced as soon as possible.

Both center fielder Adam Jones and right-handed relief pitcher Evan Meek were sent home today and wouldn't have been available if the game against the Tampa Bay Rays was played.

Manny Machado gets six at-bats and is cleared to sprint.

Manny Machado will have two at-bats in a simulated situation against Johan Santana

Orioles outfielder David Lough, whom the club feared might have to go on the 15-day disabled list with concussion-like symptoms, passed a series of tests in Baltimore on Wednesday and was on his way back to New York to rejoin the club.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said he doesn't regret his comments about harsher penalties for fans who run onto the field during games.

J.J. Hardy is out of the starting lineup for the third straight game, but Orioles manager Buck Showalter indicated that the shortstop is close to returning from nagging back spasms.

Orioles Gold Glove shortstop Hardy is sidelined by back spasms

NEW YORK ¿ Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy is out of today¿s starting lineup again with back spasms, but said he is feeling better after receiving his first round of treatment.

Six games into the season, Orioles left fielder David Lough has started four times and batted first twice.

Manny Machado will have another "functional" work day on Sunday

Manny Machado had a full workday in Sarasota, Fla., and reported no problems.

Bud Norris had to wait longer than last year to make his first of the regular season, but now that it is here, he couldn't be more psyched.

Steve Lombardozzi starts Wednesday against the Red Sox

Left-hander Johan Santana threw a bullpen session off a full mound on Thursday for the first time since signing with the Orioles.

After being ranked in the bottom third of the major leagues in ERA over the past 14 seasons, starting rotation could be one of the club's strongest assets in 2014

Club has emphasized signing foreign players under Dan Duquette, and manager Buck Showalter has built team chemistry despite language barrier

With just four days until Opening Day rosters must be finalized, the Orioles made four cuts Wednesday afternoon.

Here are some notes from today's pregame session with Orioles manager Buck Showalter.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado said he's still not putting a timetable on his return.

Orioles Rule 5 pick Michael Almanzar is dealing with left knee soreness

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. ¿ Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he expects third baseman Manny Machado to resume base-running drills on Sunday.

The Orioles hope pitchers Dylan Bundy and Johan Santana, who could return by June to game action, could help the team down the stretch in a run for a playoff berth.

Orioles outfielder David Lough nearing return following stiff neck and concussion symptoms

Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez's second spring training start didn't go nearly as well as his first.

The Orioles reassigned right-hander Brock Huntzinger to minor league camp before Wednesday's game, giving the Orioles 49 players now in big league camp.

Club remains among finalists, along with Toronto Blue Jays, for free-agent right-hander Ervin Santana

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette gave few clues Sunday morning on how involved the club is in acquiring free-agent starting pitcher Ervin Santana, but indicated that the team's priority now is looking at its existing staff.

Johan Santana met with the media Wednesday for the first time since he signed a minor league deal with the Orioles.

Johan Santana will be at Orioles camp Wednesday. He will speak to the media in the afternoon, following the team's workout.

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

The Orioles are shelving right-hander Edgmer Escalona for the next three weeks because of inflammation in his right shoulder.

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