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Orioles prospects Ryan Mountcastle and Keegan Akin have been selected to represent the Norfolk Tides in the Triple-A All-Star Game.

The Onion wrote a satirical report saying that the Norfolk Tides sent Anderson Felix "down" to the Baltimore Orioles.

Left-hander Sean Gilmartin was very efficient at the Triple-A level, but he wasn't on the 40-man roster, so it took awhile to get back to the majors.

As the shine on the rebuilding Orioles continues to wear off, the focus has naturally gone to some of the club’s high-profile minor league talents.

Stewart, the Orioles' first-round pick in 2015, entered Sunday batting .487/.521/1.077 with five home runs and six doubles in 12 games.

Veteran catcher Jesús Sucre signed a minor league contract with the Orioles on Friday that includes an invitation to major league spring training, the team announced.

Former first-round pick DJ Stewart joined the Orioles ahead of their series-opener against the Oakland Athletics.

After seven previous big league call-ups, most of which lasted less than 48 hours, Yacabonis is likely on the big league roster to stay this season.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the team expects to make additions when rosters expand Saturday, but the moves will come at different intervals.

Third baseman Jomar Reyes just wrapped a bounce-back July for the Keys, batting .310/.398/.465 in 20 games last month to raise his average to .245.

Orioles third baseman Tim Beckham has been up and down since his return from core muscle surgery.

The Orioles extended their player development contracts with affiliates at Norfolk, Bowie, Frederick, Delmarva, and Aberdeen.

Twenty-four-year-old David Hess, who is 2-5 with a 6.06 ERA in 10 games with the Orioles, is optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room on the 25-man roster for Dylan Bundy.

Right-hander Branden Kline has solidified himself as a prospect to watch in his return to Double-A after almost three years out with injuries.

Orioles catcher Chance Sisco was struggling in many facets when he was optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk earlier this month. Now that he's back, he hopes the time used back in a familiar place simply enjoying the game carries back into the big leagues.

Outfielder DJ Stewart is finding his form a bit this month, hitting his fifth home run of the season Thursday for the Tides and collecting hits in six of seven games entering the weekend.

Orioles reliever Brad Brach is being used much earlier in games than his All-Star status would suggest in an effort to get him back on track after a rough start to 2018.

Updates on Mark Trumbo, Trey Mancini, Zach Britton and more.

Jonathan Schoop hit his seventh homer of the exhibition season in the Orioles' 7-6 win at Triple-A Norfolk.

Trey Mancini sat out Monday's exhibition in Norfolk but is expected to be play on Opening Day

The Orioles will wrap up their exhibition schedule with a game in Norfolk against their Triple-A affiliate.

Right-hander Richard Rodriguez was the fifth Sept. 1 callup for the Orioles, joining Chance Sisco, Pedro Álvarez, Jimmy Yacabonis, and Joey Rickard.

Orioles top prospect Chance Sisco and slugger Pedro Álvarez will join the Orioles Friday when rosters expand.

Orioles closer Zach Britton tested his knee Sunday morning in the bullpen, and Buck Showalter said he needs to get into a game with it now.

Manny Machado hit .385 and hit two grand slams over the past week.

Orioles minor league report

The Orioles selected Edwin Jackson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday and optioned left-handed reliever Donnie Hart to the Tides.

The Orioles acquired minor league infielder Ruben Tejada from the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Sunday.

Struggling Ubaldo Jimenez is scheduled to make his next start Sunday, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. But that could change.

Orioles minor league report: Michael Bourn nearing opt-out date

Orioles minor league report: Mike Yastrzemski wielding hot bat in return to Tides

Orioles notes: Showalter on Brach; Jones makes large donation to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Orioles catcher Welington Castillo went to the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis Tuesday, while the team activated closer Zach Britton.

After long reliever Vidal Nuno went 2 2/3 innings in the Orioles’ 6-3 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, the club summoned an extra

With one third of their home runs potentially gone, the Orioles have turned to minor league lottery tickets as possible replicas.

Outfielder Dariel Alvarez is putting together another interesting season for the Tides, entering the weekend batting .291/.318/.380 with just one home run, but had 16 doubles in 53 games. The lack of early power is curious, considering 13 of his 16 home runs came before the All-Star break in 2015, and 14 of 15 came before the break in 2014. His only home run came on May 16.

The fact that Caleb Joseph, who fell to his knees for several moments after he was hit by Travis Shaw's foul ball in the eighth inning remained in the game quelled concern, but hours later Joseph was in an area hospital undergoing a surgical procedure for a testicular injury.

Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph is heading to the 15-day disabled list after taking a foul ball to his groin in Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox.

Orioles left-hander T.J. McFarland left Friday's game with Triple-A Norfolk with a knee injury suffered while covering home plate.

Orioles outfielder Hyun Soo Kim, on his first major league road trip, is taking in every bit of the limited opportunities he is earning.

Most of the intrigue entering the season for the Tides comes in the crowded outfield. Christian Walker, one of the Orioles' top hitting prospects, is set to be the everyday left fielder as he learns that position. Xavier Avery, who was the last cut from the major league team after a great spring, will play center field. They're joined by outfielders Henry Urrutia, Dariel Alvarez, L.J. Hoes, and Alfredo Marte.

The Norfolk Tides, the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate, at one time were the Havana Sugar Kings.

The Orioles announced Tuesday that much of their minor league coaching staff will remain intact this season, with longtime Norfolk Tides manager Ron Johnson (fifth season) and Bowie Baysox manager Gary Kendall (sixth season) back for another year.

Steve Johnson's long career in the Orioles organization could be ending.

Orioles prospect Oliver Drake, who was named Top Relief Pitcher for the 2015 season by Minor League Baseball on Wednesday.

Wilson's inclusion may push Mike Wright out of the rotation.

The Orioles added four players to their expanded roster before Tuesday¿s game, recalling right-hander Tyler Wilson, first baseman Christian Walker, outfielder Junior Lake and right-handed reliever Oliver Drake from Triple-A Norfolk.

Triple-A Norfolk's season could end tonight in the International League semifinals and the Orioles are still deciding whether they will add more players to the expanded roster if the Tides are eliminated.

First baseman Christian Walker entered the final weekend of the regular season with an International League-leading 13 home runs since the All-Star break, with three in six games before Friday. He homered twice Thursday in a 6-2 loss to Gwinnett, raising his average to .260 on the season with 18 home runs and 74 RBIs.