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The Orioles rallied for their second comeback win in as many games Thursday night with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox in front of an announced 27,704, giving the Orioles their fifth straight series win at Fenway Park, a streak that dates back to July 7-10, 2011.

Chris Davis was one of the hottest hitters in baseball in the first week of the season. His historic four-game start to the season probably promoted casual sports fans across the country to ask themselves, "Who is this Chris Davis guy and where did he come from?"

Hall of Fame pitcher and TBS MLB analyst Dennis Eckersley joined for a quick Q&A where we discussed the Orioles, Red Sox, bullpens and his expectations for the AL East.

Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara is in the traveling squad that arrived for Wednesday night's game between the Orioles and Boston Red Sox, and he was happy to see some of his old friends.

Jim Johnson and Jason Hammel got big paydays on Friday, and are set up for bigger paydays later

Earlier this month, just after the Orioles non-tendered first baseman Mark Reynolds, Chris Davis received a phone call from Orioles manager Buck Showalter. The message: Get your first baseman's mitt ready for 2013.

Team re-signed Nate McLouth, selected T.J. McFarland in Rule 5 draft in Nashville, Tenn.

Despite it being the Orioles' primary strength last season, executive vice president Dan Duquette has not ruled out the possibility of improving his bullpen, and one possibility is a reunion with popular former Oriole Koji Uehara.

The Orioles and Rangers announced their rosters for tonight's one-game American League wild-card playoff at Rangers Ballpark.

Chris Davis was on the roster of two Texas Rangers teams that eventually went to the World Series. On Friday, he'll play the first big league postseason game of his career in Arlington, but he'll be on the visitor's side.

Traveling to Texas is as much a homecoming as it is another tough road trip for the Orioles. Chris Davis, Tommy Hunter, Omar Quintanilla, Darren O'Day, Taylor Teagarden and Pedro Strop played for the Rangers.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said the team will consider all avenues to make a push for the playoffs this season.

This is probably a good time to point out that a lot of people thought Dan Duquette was crazy when he traded Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies for starting pitcher Jason Hammel and reliever Matt Lindstrom. Of course, he was crazy like a fox.

Former Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara is finally settling in with the Rangers. The right-hander has allowed 2 runs in 10 innings for Texas.

Chris Davis of the Orioles keeps cool when asked to pitch

After getting swept by the New York Yankees this week to end Baltimore's season-opening, six-game homestand, the Orioles need to get away, right?

The great thing about spring training is that it allows you to believe anything you want. If you want to look at a great pitching performance and jump to some outsized conclusion about that pitcher's prospects for the regular season, go to town. It's tempting to do that with Tommy Hunter.

Orioles notebook: Once again, Robert Andino's role in question heading into season. Hero of season-finale could be a starter or super-utility player.

Orioles: Which Orioles prospects could be trade bait? Not a lot of options

While the Orioles have been in trade talks with the Cardinals and Rangers in efforts to continue to upgrade their pitching, discussions seem to have stalled.

Baltimore Orioles have had talks with several teams about adding pitching

Orioles: Notes on Edwin Jackson and Koji Uehara

New Orioles pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada has begun his transition to the United States from Japan. The left-hander will make the jump from being an MVP in Japan to a possible top-of-the-rotation starter in the major leagues.

The Orioles have announced their signing of Japanese pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada.

Quick thoughts on Orioles' international signings. Team has added established foreign pros, but it now needs to start developing them.

The Orioles have agreed to terms with Japanese pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada. The 30-year-old left-hander pitched to a 1.53 ERA in Japan last season. The club is also pursuing Taiwanese lefty Chen Wei-Yin.

The Orioles have agreed to terms with Japanese lefty starter Tsuyoshi Wada, which re-opens their pipeline to Japan, according to an industry source.

News, notes and random thoughts on the Orioles and winter meetings

There is no contract yet in hand, but Westminster wants the Ravens back in the nest for training camp. ... On Wednesday, the Orioles interviewed Toronto Blue Jays executive Tony LaCava for their top front office position. ... The North Carolina Tar Heels were named the favorites to win the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Maryland men were picked to finish ninth in the conference. ... The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers, 3-2, in Game 1 of the World Series.

Baltimore Grand Prix attendees spent as much as $25 million at the Labor Day weekend event, which was far short of the $70 million projected by race organizers. ... The Ravens waived Mark LeVoir and brought back Prescott Burgess. ... The Orioles on Tuesday interviewed Jerry Dipoto, the first candidate to replace Andy MacPhail the team has met with. ... It looks like the Alfredo Simon saga in the Dominican Republic isn¿t over yet, as another hearing was pushed back. ... After a breakout game against Clemson, C.J. Brown is no longer Maryland's well-kept secret at quarterback. ... Tomas Vokoun and the Capitals shut out the Panthers, 3-0, to stay unbeaten.

President of baseball operations Andy MacPhail turned down owner Peter Angelos' request for him to stay

Here's a look at five important questions concerning the 2012 Baltimore Orioles, no matter who is in charge.

Robert Andino hits inside-the-park home, the first ever by an Oriole at Camden Yards

Orioles knock off Angels 8-3 behind Tommy Hunter's seven shutout innings

Dylan Bundy, who agreed to a guaranteed $6.25 million major league contract on Aug. 15, said he is excited to get back on the mound after spending most of the summer in a holding pattern as he and his agent negotiated with the Orioles.

Two months ago, Michael Gonzalez was trying to regain a late-inning role out of the bullpen for the last-place Orioles. Lately, though, the left-hander has been so dominant that the Texas Rangers had to have him for their playoff run.