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Orioles: Orioles first baseman Chris Davis heads to DL with shoulder strain. Injury casts doubt on remainder of first baseman's season

Orioles: Recently acquired first baseman Chris Davis has a sore shoulder, while shortstop J.J. Hardy is dealing with an ankle injury

The Orioles fell 5-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays in front of an announced 18,770 at Camden Yards

Orioles: Orioles pitching coach Rick Adair high on new righty Tommy Hunter. New O's righty to make first start of season Friday vs. Blue Jays.

Orioles: Orioles starter Jake Arrieta likely shut down for season. Right-hander could have surgery to remove mass in elbow, will miss at least next start.

When Koji Uehara -- the Orioles' first dip into the Asian talent pool -- arrived in Baltimore in 2009, one of my favorite things to watch that season was his interactions with his new Orioles teammates, especially the awkward high fives like the one pictured above (a photographer snapped that one last August).

It was a wild, wacky weekend in the world of American pro sports with NFL free agency hitting full swing on Friday and Major League Baseball¿s annual non-waiver trade deadline passing on Sunday afternoon. Things were relatively quiet in Baltimore, though.

The Ravens signed Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach but saw tight end Todd Heap sign a two-year deal with the Cardinals. ... A few Ravens players are sidelined at the start of training camp. ... Kelly Gregg said there are no hard feelings in parting ways with the Ravens. ... The Orioles lost to the Yankees, 4-2, on Sunday. ... After making two deals Saturday, the Orioles held on to the rest of their potential chips as Sunday's annual non-waiver trade deadline passed.

Orioles: After Saturday's trades, Orioles stand pat as deadline passes. Andy MacPhail says club didn't receive good enough offers to deal Jeremy Guthrie.

Orioles: New Oriole Chris Davis eager to play every day. He says, 'I'm glad to get the opportunity to come here,' praises O's pitching acquisition Tommy Hunter.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco defiantly fired back at his critics Wednesday, saying, "I'm pretty damn good." ... Sergio Kindle, who missed all of last season with a severe head injury, will not start training camp on the PUP list. ... The Ravens will hold an open training camp practice for fans at M&T Bank Stadium next weekend. ... Ravens free-agent cornerback Josh Wilson agreed to a deal with the Redskins. ... One night after their best offensive output of the season, the Orioles were held to just four hits in a 3-0 loss to the Blue Jays. ... Brian Matusz acknowledged Wednesday that he wasn't "mentally prepared" for the start of the season. ... Senior linebacker Kenny Tate was Maryland's lone selection to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team.

Orioles lack quality trade chips as deadline nears. Outside of Jeremy Guthrie and Koji Uehara, O's have few players of interest to other clubs

NFL players are expected to recommend the labor deal Monday, which would move the league one step closer to ending the lockout. That's good news for Ravens free agents such as Josh Wilson who are waiting for the end of the lockout to make their career move. ... Ed Reed thinks Hines Ward is a dirty player and said he has told him. ... The Orioles wasted another quality start from Jeremy Guthrie on Sunday, losing to the Angels, 9-3. ... There is growing speculation that Koji Uehara will be moved before the July 31 trade deadline. ... Dundalk native Bucky Lasek made history Sunday night, winning his Dew Tour-record 10th skateboard vert final.

Orioles reliever Koji Uehara's English is still a work-in progress, but that doesn't mean that he's not aware of the ongoing speculation about his future in Baltimore.

Josh Bell hopes for a longer stay on Orioles roster Third baseman recalled from Triple-A Saturday to replace Luke Scott

NFL owners unlocked the doors Thursday, but the players are reviewing the proposed 10-year collective bargaining agreement. The players now have until Tuesday to agree or pass on the proposal. ... After taking a couple of days off to rest his shoulder, Orioles left fielder Luke Scott continued his rehab assignment in Bowie and hit a pair of home runs. ... Meanwhile, Brian Matusz was knocked around for eight runs in three-plus innings while pitching for Norfolk. ... The Ravens were interested in hiring former Colts coordinator Tom Moore as a consultant.