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The iconic structure at Oriole Park at Camden Yards has been struck on the fly by one home run, by Ken Griffey Jr. at the 1993 All-Star Home Run Derby

Jimmy Paredes drove in a career-high four runs Tuesday and is up to 22 RBIs.

After spending time with five different organizations, Jimmy Paredes finally feels like he might have found a home.

The Orioles have acquired switch-hitting infielder/outfielder Jimmy Paredes from the Kansas City Royals, the club announced Thursday afternoon.

Manny Machado will resume his pursuit of Earl Webb's all-time doubles record when the Orioles' unofficial second half of the season kicks off Friday night in Texas.

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has an OPS of 1.624 against sliders, by far the best in the majors.

Manager Buck Showalter and team owner Peter Angelos continue to meet and have talks toward completion of a multi-year extension.

The Orioles remain interested in resigning left-hander Joe Saunders, but appear unwilling to offer the veteran pitcher the multi-year deal he¿s currently seeking.

Several top power hitters have struggled after doing well in the home run derby

Long a solid center fielder and one of baseball's best baserunners, Curtis Granderson has turned into a beast at the plate since working with New York Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long to rework his swing.

The St. Louis Cardinals held it together without Albert Pujols, going 7-7 and scoring 4.2 runs per game.

The Orioles, who got a short outing from starter Chris Jakubauskas and another punchless performance by the offense, are a season-high seven games under .500 after a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals. ... Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail touched base with J.J. Hardy's agent this week to begin talks about a potential contract extension for the hot-hitting shortstop. ... The inability of the Baltimore rotation to go deep into games led to the release of reliever Clay Rapada on Wednesday. ... All signs point to the NFL and players inching closer to a labor agreement that would not only save the season but keep training camps and exhibition games intact. ... Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom won't race again this season.

Brian Roberts still isn't ready to give a timetable for his return, but the Orioles second baseman feels he is making legitimate progress for the first time since starting to experience concussion symptoms May 16. ... Orioles starter Chris Jakubauskas faces a rematch with Lance Berkman, the hitter who put him in the hospital with a hard line drive to the head. Jakubauskas will start Wednesday against the Cardinals. Zach Britton pitches the opener Tuesday, and Brian Matusz is listed as Thursday's starter. ... Former Orioles manager Davey Johnson lost his Nationals debut on Monday. ... The Capitals hope Troy Brouwer will provide some elusive leadership.

Orioles: Orioles pitcher Jakubauskas faces rematch with hitter who put him in hospital. Berkman in town more than year after lining ball off pitcher's head, giving him concussion.