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The 12 runs were the most the Orioles have allowed in a home opener since the first game of the team¿s disastrous 0-21 start to the 1988 season.

The new Major League Baseball-mandated metal detectors at every entrance of Camden Yards went smoothly for Friday's noon gate opening, with the early wave of fans passing through and entering the ballpark largely without issue.

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was greeted with a warm ovation on by fans at Camden Yards

Tom Walker stood behind home plate with his son Jacob, 13, as the Toronto Blue Jays took batting practice. Though the two of them have been to a Baltimore Orioles home game before — most recently during the playoffs last season — this was the first time they had been to Opening Day, the Westminster residents said.

Pregame ceremony, sellout crowd make the day at Camden Yards like none other for those attending first Opening Day.

Orioles starter Bud Norris gave up eight runs on seven hits over just three innings in his club's home opener at Camden Yards on Friday afternoon. Not exactly the way the O's wanted to welcome back their fans.

Opening Day is a celebration of a new season, with looks back at previous successes and excitement for the future. Here are the highlights and firsts of Friday's home opener between the Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays.

With the Orioles set to face the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards in their home opener today, here are some of our favorite Opening Day memories.

You remember the Blue Jays. They're the team that tried to steal Dan Duquette out of the Orioles front office over the winter, but didn't want to pony up enough of their young talent to pry him out of his long-term contract.

Orioles fans could face early season delays as patrons get used to new walk-through metal detectors at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Orioles, a surprise in 2014, return to their nest fine feather — even if some doubt they'll take flight again

¿On the eve of his first game appearance at Camden Yards since he was suspended last September, first baseman Chris Davis didn¿t downplay the emotion that Friday will hold while saying he expected a positive reaction from the expected sellout crowd on Opening Day.

The more sunshine and warmth Orioles fans have to revel in before Friday's Opening Day game at Oriole Park in Camden Yards, the better the chances storms -- possibly severe -- could interrupt the festivities later.

State and local transportation officials said that modifications will be in effect on local roads and rails during the Orioles regular season home opener on Friday afternoon.

The city-owned Hilton Baltimore convention center hotel lost $5.6 million last year — a worse performance than 2013 despite its close location to Camden Yards and the Orioles' playoff run.

The Orioles have announced their schedule for Friday's home opener at Camden Yards. The most pertinent information is that the gates open to the public at noon for the 3:05 p.m. first pitch.

With three superstars fleeing in free agency, the Baltimore Orioles still find a way to win on Opening Day.

Temperatures are expected to surge into the 60s and 70s Friday for Opening Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, but some strong storms could pop up in the afternoon and evening as a cold front approaches the region.

Orioles fans didn't necessarily enjoy the offseason as they watched key players depart in free agency and learned of health setbacks for some of the stars who remained. Yet they've developed a deep faith in the players and decision-makers who brought winning baseball back to Baltimore.

It didn't come as a surprise, but the Orioles named right-hander Chris Tillman the team¿s Opening Day starter. He will start the club's season opener on April 6 in Tampa Bay.

The operators of Plantbar in the Belvedere Square Market will be at Oriole Park this year selling cold-pressed juices and their gluten-free, vegan and sugar-free line of prepared foods and desserts

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters enters Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees hitless in 13 Grapefruit League at-bats, but manager Buck Showalter sees no reason for concern.

Orioles players are wearing orange Lungevity T-shirts for their spring training workout today, the one-year anniversary of the death of former public relations director Monica Barlow from lung cancer.

How loud was it during the crowd-noise-enhanced popup drills at Ed Smith Stadium on Friday? Well, Orioles got a noise complaint from someone living in the apartment complex on the far side of the facility.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter will take his team onto the Ed Smith Stadium field on Saturday so they can utilize the sound system to pump crowd noise into the stadium.

Being in a different organization for the first time in his professional career, Orioles outfielder-first baseman Chris Parmelee compares this spring training to being the new kid in school.

Right-hander Steve Johnson didn't make his scheduled bullpen session Monday after injuring his right middle finger while doing pitchers fielding practice drills Sunday.

The Orioles will hold their first pitchers-and-catchers workout of spring training this morning, but manager Buck Showalter has been thinking about all the little things for months.

The Orioles enter Friday's first spring workout for pitchers and catchers with several players entrenched in starting spots and very few position battles.

Infielder Jayson Nix, whom the Orioles signed to a minor league deal Tuesday, may not be the last player to join the team for spring training in Sarasota, Fla.

Another look at the Orioles-Yankees game in 1996 that was decided, partially, by a 12-year-old kid.

The Orioles will now have to wait until at least 2018 to host an All Star Game

Larry Hogan can only get Annapolis under control if the public has his back.

A Maryland retirement is worth promoting, Governor Hogan

The Orioles avoided arbitration with closer Zach Britton, agreeing to terms Wednesday on a $3.2-million deal for 2015 with an additional $500,000 in performance and award bonuses.

Travis Snider talks about coming to Baltimore, playing right field and hitting at Camden Yards and his willingness to DH.

ABERDEEN ¿ Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette lauded this week¿s trade for outfielder Travis Snider, saying the former first-round pick ¿looks to me like he¿s just coming into his own.¿

Lexington Market could get a new building and play host to a weekly farmers' market if the city follows through on new recommendations for an institution dogged by a reputation for safety problems, lack of cleanliness and "smells."

Travis Snider was once one of the top prospects in baseball, making his major league debut at the age of 20 with the Toronto Blue Jays. He spent a lot of the past seven years struggling to make good on spectacular minor league numbers.

The Orioles acquired the left-handed-hitting outfielder they had been seeking all offseason, trading a minor league pitcher and a player to be named later to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night for Travis Snider.

Baltimore will not host the All Star Game at Camden Yards in 2016. It hasn't hosted one since 1993.