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One of the most striking things about Orioles spring training camp this year is the maturation — and, perhaps, metamorphosis — of Jonathan Schoop, who is now 22, speaks fluent English and hopes to make this year's club as the starting second baseman.

Jonathan Schoop homered in his first MLB game.

TORONTO ¿ There was plenty of news on the injury front after the Orioles¿ 3-1 win over the Blue Jays Sunday afternoon:

On Wednesday night, Jason Hammel shut down a Blue Jays lineup that has scored the fourth-most runs in the American League, dancing mid-90 fastballs through the strike zone and missing Toronto bats all night, leading the Orioles to a 3-0 win at Camden Yards.

Baltimore Orioles notebook: Brian Roberts has begun to take outfielder Adam Jones and infielder Robert Andino under his wing in teaching them his mentality of stealing bases.

Tommy Hunter solid in Orioles' 6-3 loss to Toronto. Right-hander returns to the major-league mound after dealing with back soreness.

The folks over at Baseball Prospectus might not be big fans of Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, but they are quite fond of Orioles lefty pitching prospect Zach Britton. Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus wrote that Britton could be an ace.