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Nick Markakis admits he's thought a lot about what it'll be like when he takes the field at Camden Yards on Monday evening, the first time he'll do so as an opposing player in his 10-season career. He also admits he has no idea what his emotions will be.

The Washington Wizards' John Wall is the first player drafted by the franchise to be voted a starter in the All-Star Game since Earl Monroe

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.

Seven Orioles are unrestricted free agents

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

Here are five things the Orioles can do between now and Opening Day, April 6, to keep the 2015 season alive throughout October.

Free agency will be interesting for the Orioles, but before they get to that point, they have to attend to their own business. What's your top priority move involving a current Orioles player?

As the Orioles prepared to leave the visitors' clubhouse Wednesday night after being swept in the American League Championship Series, they understood the harsh reality of today's industry: This group, in its entirety, will never again be together as a team.

The Orioles haven't used Delmon Young to pinch hit in close games recently.

Because he has spent most of his six-season career with the Houston Astros, Orioles right-hander Bud Norris has never had the opportunity to pitch in the postseason. That changes Sunday, when Norris will start Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers.

Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez said he was somewhat surprised that he was added to the Orioles' American League Division Series roster, but he thought he might have a chance after the way he had pitched down the stretch.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said before Thursday's game that he faced some difficult choices in selecting the team's American League Division Series roster, but he said the decision to add right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez gives his 11-man pitching staff a dynamic that he likes.

Ubaldo Jimenez makes Os ALDS roster. team goes with 2 lefties in pen

Much has been made about what the Orioles' roster for the American League Division Series will look like. It'll likely be known later today, though manager Buck Showalter doesn't have to submit it until Thursday morning.

The Orioles arrived home from Canada on Sunday night and will get a day off before having workouts Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Needing to replace three All Stars, the Orioles looked to Steve Pearce, Caleb Joseph, Nick Hundley and Ryan Flaherty

Defense has been one of the keys to the Orioles' success over the past three seasons. But since they lost American League Platinum Glove winner Manny Machado for the season following right-knee surgery in August, the club has struggled to find a steady replacement.

Over the past three seasons, one of the foundations of the Orioles success has been their defense. But in recent days, it's becoming evident that the team¿s defense isn't up to the standard that manager Buck Showalter has set.

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter beat the Orioles one last time, hitting a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win Thursday.

Any concern about the Orioles' offense could be put to rest after their 9-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

The Orioles hit three home runs, including Nelson Cruz's 40th of the season, and had 17 hits in a 5-4 win over the Yankees in front of an announced 43,201, putting a dagger in New York's already faint postseason hopes.

Despite the 5-0 loss Monday to the New York Yankees, the Orioles still clinched home-field advantage in the AL Division Series with the Detroit Tigers' loss to the Chicago White Sox.

The starting lineup the Orioles fielded Friday night against the Boston Red Sox was one more likely to be seen in March than September.

With American League East now wrapped up, the Orioles are expected to purchase Christian Walker's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, according to a club source.

Here are some quotes from a wild night at Camden Yards -- the Orioles' first division title since 1997.

The Baltimore Orioles are the American League East Champions for the first time in 17 years after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday night, and Carroll County fans have playoff fever.

The Orioles took one humongous step toward winning the American League East with their 5-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, giving the club an opportunity to clinch the division title with a win Tuesday.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter fidgeted in his chair, admitting he was uncomfortable talking about possibility of tying his mentor, Billy Martin, on baseball's all-time managerial wins list.

Kelly Johnson has worn an Orioles uniform for just two weeks, but he already owns his own little part of Oriole Magic.

Down, 2-1, in the bottom of the ninth after Darren O'Day served up a homer to Brian McCann in the top of the inning, the Orioles rallied with two runs on three doubles against Yankees closer David Robertson.

Now the Orioles' postseason dreams will have to be realized without Chris Davis, whose suspension would end, at the earliest, late in the American League Championship Series.

Buck Showalter said he has been impressed with the way his team has been dealing with its large divisional lead in September -- which is a new experience for nearly every player in the Orioles' clubhouse.

Steve Pearce makes a big, hard slide to help the Orioles win Monday.

The Orioles didn't play their best baseball this weekend. But after a career day by Nelson Cruz in a 7-5 win in 11 innings over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon, they left Tropicana Field with a 9 1/2-game lead in the American League East.

With Thursday¿s 9-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds before an announced 21,114 at Camden Yards, the Orioles posted their fourth sweep of three or more games this season.

The Orioles have Kelly Johnson and Alejandro De Aza starting tonight against the Reds. The Reds have a lineup of kids and reserves.

J.J. Hardy is back in the starting lineup for the Orioles.

The Orioles had five hits -- all singles -- to score four runs in the first inning against Reds right-hander Mat Latos and then held on for a 5-4 win in front of an announced 15,021 at Camden Yards.

The Orioles made a series of moves Monday, the first day that major league rosters could expand to include all players on a team's 40-man roster. And additional moves will happen Tuesday.

Utility player Kelly Johnson, acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, found himself in a playoff race when he joined the Orioles on Monday.

The Orioles added a pair of relievers Monday, the first day of expanded rosters, as they recalled right-hander Evan Meek from Triple-A Norfolk and purchased the contract of left-hander Joe Saunders from the Tides.

The Orioles added outfielder Alejandro De Aza De Aza to the 25-man roster before Sunday's game. In a corresponding move, the club optioned left-handed relief pitcher T.J. McFarland to short-season Single-A Aberdeen.

The Orioles will make a number of moves when rosters expand Monday, including recalling at least two pitchers from Triple-A Norfolk.

Here's a look at the Orioles' acquisition of Alejandro De Aza and Kelly Johnson, amongo thers.

On Saturday night, in a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, the Orioles didn't pitch well and squandered several scoring opportunities, but they ultimately squeaked out another win.

Orioles trade for Kelly Johnson and minor leaguer Michael Almanzar in secind trade of night

Make no mistake: These aren¿t the Bronx Bombers of old.

Miguel Gonzalez had gone 31 starts between consecutive eight-inning outings until the Orioles¿ 3-2, walk-off win in 10 innings Friday night at Camden Yards.