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Orioles starter Brian Matusz lasted just four innings - throwing 96 pitches - and was chased from the game after a three-run fourth in the Orioles' 6-2 loss to the Yankees.

There were some angry words exchanged between Yankees catcher Russell Martin and Orioles infielder Robert Andino at the end of Monday night's game at Oriole Park. Martin told the New York reporters afterward that he started it because he felt that Andino was trying to steal signs from second base in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Orioles pitchers Tsuyoshi Wada and Zach Britton are working toward rejoining the Orioles.

It could mean that the Orioles have a better shot at Edwin Jackson, but will have company for Johnny Damon.

Orioles: Orioles designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero sits with hand injury. Veteran still hurting after being hit by pitch Sunday; Matt Wieters hits cleanup, serves as DH.

Matt Wieters entered Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game in the sixth inning, getting a couple of innings to soak in first All-Star experience. But if it wasn't for Russell Martin, who reportedly did something selfless for his Orioles catching counterpart, his experiences might have been limited to the American League dugout.

Chicago White Sox's Phil Humber leads the list of players having All-Star seasons who are unlikely to make the team

There are a number of dark horses this year, including the Tampa Bay Rays' surprising Kyle Farnsworth

Notebook: Orioles' Kevin Gregg hangs on to closer's role. Buck Showalter says RHP has 'pitched pretty well' so far, but Koji Uehara will factor in once he gets back to full strength