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Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman will make his spring training debut Tuesday in a road game against the Toronto Blue Jays, a decision made necessary by his need for innings after a hip strain but contrary to manager Buck Showalter¿s previous desire to keep his starters away from division opponents.

Right-hander Mike Wright allowed five runs on five hits over 2 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees on Friday at Steinbrenner Field, but his third start of the spring wasn't as ugly as the line score.

The pending addition of Pedro Alvarez to an already power-packed lineup gives the Orioles yet another slugger with 30-homer capabilities.

Even though their starting lineup was full of reserves and the late innings were dominated with a field full of minor league players, the Orioles (0-6-1) were just 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position on the day.

It¿s not often that a nonroster invitee cracks an Opening Day 25-man roster, but the nonroster players who receive big league camp invitations are nonetheless critical to a team¿s success.

The Orioles announced their list of 17 nonroster players who will receive invitations to major league spring training.

They might not excite fans, but minor league signings are key to success.

The Orioles announced the signings of eight minor league players, all of whom will receive non-roster invitations to big league camp this spring.

Infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce began his rehab assignment Thursday, starting at designated hitter for the Gulf Coast League Orioles in Sarasota, Fla. Pearce, who has been on the disabled list since July 22 with an strained left oblique, went 1-for-4 with a strikeout from the leadoff spot.

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 manager Buck Showalter said earlier this spring that infielder Everth Cabrera would likely see time in the outfield this spring, and Cabrera will make his first Grapefruit League start this afternoon, starting in center field and leading off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field.

DUNEDIN, Fla. ¿ The Orioles making their second of three trips to Florida Auto Exchange Stadium this spring for a 1:07 p.m. start.

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 announced the signings of nine minor league free agents Wednesday, including two who were in the organization last season -- left-hander Chris Jones and infielder Michael Almanzar.

The Orioles will need to fill at least two vacancies on their minor league staff.

Cal Ripken Jr., Dave McNally and Dave Philley are part of The Sun remembers This Week in Sports August 19-25

Japan, the defending champions of the Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series, opened International pool play Saturday with a 12-1, five-inning drubbing of the Republic of Korea.

Friday evening schedule sees home run derby and inaugural game featuring the Harford County squad

As a manager, Earl Weaver appeared larger than life, piloting the Orioles to four American League pennants and the 1970 world championship. So it seems only fitting that his statue, which will be unveiled Saturday at Camden Yards, will be taller than the Birds' Hall of Fame skipper.

Sammy Sosa, Chris Hoiles and Jeff Manto are part of The Sun remembers This Week in Sports June 10-16

Look for a low-scoring game today. Right-hander Jason Hammel (6-2, 2.97 ERA) heads to the mound for the Orioles. He will be opposed by left-hander Cliff Lee (0-3, 2.92), who is winless through his first three starts for the first time in his career.