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At his current rate, Davis is on pace to strike out 285 times over an 162-game season.

For the second straight night, the Orioles' late-inning fate was left to the bullpen Wednesday, and for the second consecutive night, the New York Yankees spoiled the Orioles' hopes for gaining ground in the American League wild-card race.

The Yankees' four-run inning against Orioles relievers Kevin Gausman and Francisco Rodriguez spoiled Chris Davis' 49th home run of the season.

With the win, the Orioles (77-66) pulled within 1 ½ games of the second American League wild-card spot and moved 1 1/2 games ahead of the Yankees in the playoff chase.

NEW YORK -- The Orioles needed to make a 25-man roster spot available for trade acquisition Michael Morse on Saturday, and they did so in placing outfielder Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his left wrist.

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.

Jim Johnson rebounds from his blown save on Friday with a perfect ninth Sunday

The greatest closer of all-time, the New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera, served up a one-out, two-run homer to Adam Jones that basically handed the Orioles a 2-1 win and helped them avoid the sweep.

First baseman Travis Ishikawa, who was designated for assignment on June 29, was claimed by the New York Yankees on waivers Sunday afternoon.

Over the course of a 162-game season, some wins can get lost, but the Orioles' 4-2 victory over the Yankees on Sunday night was one that will likely resonate in the hearts of fans in Baltimore for a while.

The Yankees went on to plate two runs in the 10th inning for a 6-4 win in the 10th inning, handing the Orioles' a season-high sixth straight loss.

After going through an early-season 1-for-18 slump, third baseman Manny Machado is starting to find his comfort zone in the No. 2 spot in the Orioles batting order.

There's no rally killer like the triple play, and Friday night's was a combination of divine execution with a side of luck.

The Baltimore Orioles waste no time jumping into the thick of the American League East race, that's for sure.

The Orioles have attempted to address their corner infield hole by calling up uber-prospect Manny Machado to play third base. But that doesn't mean Dan Duquette is closing the door on adding help from outside the organization.

The Orioles continue to have interest in recently released first baseman Lyle Overbay, who is expected to make his decision on his next team soon.