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Major league owners will convene in Baltimore next week for their quarterly meeting, and they are expected to elect a new commissioner to replace Bud Selig, who will retire in January after presiding over the sport in both an interim and permanent capacity for more than 22 years. - Orioles manager Buck Showalter has been an advocate of expanded instant replay, and he has been pretty vocal about the topic -- both its benefits and downfalls.
- 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.
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- Sports reporter Jennifer Royle is leaving Baltimore radio station WJZ-FM (105.7 The Fan) at the end of the Baltimore Ravens season, she said Tuesday.
- A pair of unlikely heroes -- Robert Andino and Mark Hendrickson -- spurred the Orioles over the Indians, 8-3, on Sunday. ... The Orioles and shortstop J.J. Hardy agreed to terms Saturday on a three-year extension worth between $22 million and $22.5 million. ... Each day seemingly brings more uncertainty to the Orioles roster. ... Brian Matusz pitched seven scoreless innings for Norfolk on Saturday, allowing just three hits and two walks. ... Japan won the sixth Women's World Cup, defeating the United States, 3-1 on penalty kicks, after a 2-2 tie in extra time.
- Brad Bergesen started strong in the Orioles' 6-4 win over the Pirates on Monday. ... Nolan Reimold went hitless in his first 22 at-bats last spring but this year he is off to a promising start. ... Maryland guard Terrell Stoglin was named the ACC Rookie of the Week for a second straight week. ... Baltimore sports talk station 105.7 The Fan unveiled a reshuffled weekday programming lineup Monday.