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Andrew Cashner pitched just two innings in his final spring start so that he can remain available to replace Alex Cobb as Opening Day starter if needed. - Orioles shortstop Manny Machado said his spring training has been "awesome" after a three-hit performance that included his second home run in the Grapefruit League.
- Gabriel Ynoa lasted just three innings on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.
- Kevin Gausman struggled to put hitters away Tuesday, and that led to a short outing in Pittsburgh.
- Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman had another 'odd start' in a frustrating season Tuesday against the Pirates.
- Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman threw a bullpen session before Thursday's game, meaning he is scheduled to start Sunday's regular-season finale at Yankee Stadium.
- Left-hander reliever Mike Belfiore has been claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers, the Orioles announced on Thursday.
- Orioles recalled Mike Belfiore from Triple-A Norfolk as bullpen insurance.
- Jake Arrieta, who was demoted from the Orioles Monday after compiling a 6.63 ERA in four big league starts, made his 2013 Triple-A debut Friday night for the Norfolk Tides at the Charlotte Knights.
- 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
- Xavier Avery, Mike Belfiore and Zach Clark have been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
- Chris Tillman was supposed to start this afternoon¿s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but now Miguel Gonzalez will.
- The Orioles must place certain players with minor-league experience on their 40-man or risk losing them in the Rule 5. Last season, the Orioles selected infielder Ryan Flaherty from the Cubs in the Rule 5. Teams must keep Rule 5 picks on their major league roster for the entire season or pass the player through waivers and offer him back to the team he was drafted from.
- Baseball America has acquired the list of minor leaguers that have applied for free agency and there are 25 former Orioles farmhands that can now look for work elsewhere.
- Two Orioles minor leagues played in Saturday night¿s Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game at Salt River Fielder in Scottsdale, Ariz.
- 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.
- Nolan Reimold, Brian Roberts, Zach Britton and Endy Chavez could return soon — but who gives up their spots?
- The Orioles continue to make roster moves at a dizzying pace, the latest occurring Saturday afternoon when third baseman Mark Reynolds was placed on the disabled list with a strained oblique.
- The Orioles have acquired left-handed minor-league reliever Mike Belfiore from the Diamondbacks as the player to be named later in the Josh Bell trade, the club announced Saturday.
- Orioles sign veteran utility man Bill Hall to minor-league contract
- The Orioles have dealt minor league third baseman Josh Bell to the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to an industry source.
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- 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.
