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The Orioles hadn't scored 19 or more since 2000.

Travis Snider was the driving force in the Orioles' 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday afternoon. He had two singles and a double, drove in two runs and became the first Orioles player since Ronny Paulino in 2012 to have three hits in his team debut.

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ South Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon arrived at the Ed Smith Stadium complex and took his club physical on Friday morning but Yoon must still obtain a work visa before officially joining the club.

While the Orioles bullpen has received its share of work over the course of the club's eight-game road trip to San Diego, San Francisco and Arizona, manager Buck Showalter says he isn't worried about his relievers tiring.

Orioles agree to terms with supplemental first rounder Josh Hart, a source says.

Orioles left-hander Wei-Yin Chen leaves Baltimore on Tuesday for the club¿s minor league complex in Sarasota, Fla., but how long he¿ll be there is unknown.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter made it clear Tuesday that top pitching prospects Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman are part of the club's major league plans for late 2013.

Jair Jurrjens is eager to jump into a crowded Orioles rotation competition come spring training. The former Atlanta Braves right-hander -- who agreed to terms with the Orioles on a one-year deal this week -- said he feels healthy for the first time in years.

When the Orioles claimed catcher Luis Martinez last week, placing four catchers on their 40-man rosters, I received a number of inquiries about why the organization needed needed to protect so many backstops.

Left-handed pitcher Dana Eveland and catcher Ronny Paulino have both elected free agency, an industry source has confirmed.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Jason Hammel could be a possibility for the postseason roster -- even if he's unable to make a start before then.

Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel threw a brief side session from halfway up the mound before Friday¿s series opener in Boston.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette never revealed his specific expectations for the season when it began in April. But now his immediate goal is clear: "We're in a position now that we have the kind of ballclub that we could win the division," Duquette said Tuesday.

The Orioles are in such a strange position right now that it¿s hard to predict what they¿ll do in several areas. One is September call-ups.

Zach Britton couldn¿t imagine he¿d have to wait until mid-July to make his first major league start this season, but the Orioles left-hander ¿ who will make that first start Tuesday against the Twins ¿said he¿s a better pitcher for it.

Orioles ace Jason Hammel said he hadn't made a decision on a course of action on his injured right knee, but he is leaning toward getting it surgically repaired.

The Orioles purchased the contract of reliever Miguel Socolovich and activated catcher Taylor Teagarden from the 60-day DL. To make room, they designated lefty Dana Eveland for assignment and outrighted catcher Ronny Paulino to Triple-A Norfolk.

Right fielder Nick Markakis, who will be playing for the first time for the Orioles since having surgery to remove the hamate bone in his right wrist on June 1, is batting leadoff.

Barring any physical setbacks, the Orioles plan on activating catcher Taylor Teagarden and outfielder Endy Chavez from the 15-day disabled list before Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

Despite last night's 3-1 loss to the Nationals, the Orioles can still clinch their fifth series win in six interleague series with a win in this afternoon's series finale. A win would also give the Orioles their 11th in interleague play, tying a franchise high previously done three times (1999, 2008, 2009). The Orioles will be without left-handed reliever Dana Eveland, who left to California to be with his wife, Ashley, who is delivering the couple's second child. Eveland won't be placed on the paternity leave list until Tuesday

It¿s true that the Orioles have faced a fierce lineup of arms over the past seven games, but with another dreadful offensive performance Saturday night against the Washington Nationals, their bats have suddenly gone silent.

Orioles left fielder Nolan Reimold will have surgery to remove a bulging disk in his neck and have his spine fused Monday morning. And although he holds out hope he could return by the end of the season, Reimold likely will be gone for the rest of the year.

In today's pregame, Orioles manager Buck Showalter a decision has been made on the next step with outfielder Nolan Reimold, who hasn't played since April 30. Showalter wouldn't say what that decision is, but it appears from the way Showalter was talking that Reimold will have surgery.

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.

The Orioles (31-24) extended their Fenway Park mark to 4-0 this season ¿ three of those wins coming in extra innings. The teams have now played 49 innings at Fenway this year ¿ the equivalent of roughly 5 ½ games.

The Orioles are looking to take the rubber match of this three-game series against the Rays at Tropicana Field. The teams are tied for first place in the AL East with identical 30-23 records.

Despite having not won a game in nearly a week, the Orioles woke up Friday morning somehow still in first place in the American League East. By the end of the night, their struggles would finally catch up with them.

As an usher for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Gordon Huggins has witnessed six World Series, Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-setting 2,131st consecutive game, and many of the best players in the game's history.

Nothing makes a team look worse in a losing effort than shoddy defense, and the reeling Orioles showed plenty of that in Tuesday night¿s 8-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.

With his six-year, $85.5 million contract extension official, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones sat between his two bosses — manager Buck Showalter and club executive vice president Dan Duquette — on Sunday and said Baltimore is where he belongs.

The Orioles made two roster moves, recalling right-handed pitcher Stu Pomeranz and catcher Ronny Paulino and optioning catcher Luis Exposito to Triple-A Norfolk while designating infielder Bill Hall for assignment.

Orioles infielder Mark Reynolds (oblique strain) and outfielder Endy Chavez (intercostal strain) played in an extended spring game today and will report to Double-A Bowie to begin minor league rehab assignments tomorrow.

As an usher for the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Gordon Huggins has witnessed six World Series, Cal Ripken Jr.'s record-setting 2,131st consecutive game, and many of the best players in the game's history.

Orioles send down Tommy Hunter and Ronny Paulino to add bullpen arms. Right-handers Jason Berken and Stu Pomeranz called up from Norfolk after team's 17-inning game.

It may seem strange that the Orioles decided to option backup catcher Ronny Paulino to Triple-A Norfolk -- especially with him batting .300 -- but it makes a lot of sense when you think about it.

Orioles right-hander Tommy Hunter, the starter in Sunday's marathon in Boston, has been demoted to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for reliever Jason Berken.

Orioles' bullpen shuts down the Red Sox in extra innings

The move hasn't been announced yet, but the Orioles are bringing up catcher Luis Exposito. It's likely that outfielder Nolan Reimold will be heading to the disabled list because he's not listed as an available player on tonight's lineup card.

The Orioles, who have consistently dialed up offense with the home run this season, used small-ball measures early in their 10-1 win over the A's.

The Orioles hope to get back in the win column tonight after their four-game winning streak was snapped with last night's 5-2 loss to the A's here at Camden Yards.