mike griffin

An examination of the Orioles' Double-A and Triple-A talent who could be included in trade deadline deals.

Left-hander Brian Matusz, who has been the subject of trade rumors this spring, delivered another solid performance in a starting role Friday, and the Orioles exploded for six runs in the eighth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox, 11-5.

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters won't play again until at least Wednesday, manager Buck Showalter said.

By the end of the year, Mike Wright - who opened the season losing nine of his first 10 decisions at Norfolk and posting a 6.42 ERA in 19 starts - had turned around his season, and ended itwith back-to-back near-no-hit bids. In the offseason, he was rewarded when the Orioles added him to the organization's 40-man roster.

On Tuesday, the Orioles announced their minor league coaching staffs for this season. All of the managers will return, but some will take on different assignments in 2015.

Delmon Young, whose pinch-hit double pushed the Orioles to victory in Game 2, received the start in left field in Game 3 against left-hander David Price. Young was expected in the lineup, but the fact he was playing left and Nelson Cruz was the designated hitter was a bit of a surprise. Young had started just 17 games in left this year, and only three in September.

Orioles bench coach John Russell is expected to be interviewed for the Minnesota Twins' managerial position.

In the past year, Zach Britton considered what it would be like to wear a different uniform. But after getting another chance with the Orioles, the left-hander has found a home in a ninth-inning role as the club prepares for the postseason.

The Arizona Fall League rosters were announced Tuesday, and seven Orioles minor leaguers will represent the organization on the Glendale Desert Dogs this season.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club nearly has decided which players will be promoted once rosters expand Monday.

Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman knows it will be a special moment Monday afternoon when he takes the mound at Camden Yards to officially open another baseball season in Baltimore.

Britton — now 26 — is no longer a prospect. More importantly, he's out of minor league options, so it's either make the major league roster this spring or a likely departure from the Orioles knowing that his potential was never realized here.

The Orioles announced their minor league staff for 2014 on Thursday, and most of the managers in the organization will remain the same.

The Orioles have hired Atlanta Braves minor league pitching coordinator Dave Wallace at their new pitching coach, the team announced Tuesday.

The Orioles' search for a new pitching coach brought them a number of impressive resumes full of experience. But when the Orioles made their decision on who would replace Rick Adair, they turned to Braves minor league pitching coordinator Dave Wallace, who has a strong reputation of developing arms at the major league level.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette said he's not yet had serious talks about some of the Orioles' pending free agents.

The Orioles will begin interviews for a new pitching coach today, bringing an established group of candidates to Baltimore for the open position.

Next week will be a busy one at the warehouse as the Orioles intensify their search for a new pitching coach.

Former Orioles pitching coach Rick Adair, who took a leave of absence in August for personal reasons and will not return to the club next season, said he's not sure whether he'll be in baseball in 2014.

Buck Showalter says he wishes Rick Adair well and expects to replace him with 'a good one.'

Sometimes it¿s easier to put these things into a question-and-answer format, and since I¿ve gotten a bunch of questions from readers about what¿s next for the Orioles and their pitching coach situation, that's what we'll do.

The Orioles designated right-hander Jair Jurrjens for assignment Friday to clear room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jairo Asencio, who joined the Orioles before the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.

-- Orioles manager Buck Showalter right-hander Pedro Strop will be a consideration to be activated off the DL on Saturday. Strop said his bullpen session on Thursday went well and he has no pain.

With impressive work ethic, veteran right-hander could remain in rotation going forward

While Jake Arrieta threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings for his second straight scoreless spring outing, Buck Showalter quickly pointed out that Arrieta had seven three-ball counts and threw just eight first-pitch strikes to the 19 batters he faced.

The Orioles announced their minor league coaching staffs for the 2013 season.

A transcript of Buck Showalter's news conference Tuesday afternoon at the winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn.

For the second consecutive year, center fielder Adam Jones was named Most Valuable Oriole — an award he said should go to the entire roster of this upstart club.

Buck Showalter just wanted to know one thing from Ron Johnson and Mike Griffin. How did they steer the Triple-A Norfolk Tides to a winning record when Showalter spent the whole season stealing their players?

Orioles rookie Manny Machado looks like he's been playing third base for years, surprising just about everyone with how seamless his transition has been -- including himself.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that, assuming all goes well with lefty Randy Wolf in his workout today and he receives medical clearance, Wolf will be activated onto the 25-man roster Friday.

The Orioles have dropped the first two games of their four-game series against the Twins here in Minnesota, the the team will turn to right-hander Tommy Hunter to end the slide.

The Orioles today announced the coaching staffs for their seven minor league affiliates for the 2012 season.

Former Orioles reliever Alan Mills will be the new pitching coach at short-season Single-A Aberdeen, replacing Orioles World Series winner Scott McGregor.

I appreciate a good beard when I see one -- maybe it's because I can't grow one above my neck -- so I am bummed out to see that Orioles starter Jake Arrieta had shaved off his amazing Al Borland beard from FanFest. It was breathtaking.