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Right-hander Chris Tillman said he was honored to be named the Orioles' starter in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.

Any concern about the Orioles' offense could be put to rest after their 9-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter will meet with his staff Monday to decide the team's roster for the American League Division Series. In the meantime, he still wants to get some final looks at players before making those choices.

It's been a year on the move for Glen Burnie's Steve Clevenger, and one that brought him to the right place at the right time: with the Baltimore Orioles just as the team hit a milestone this past week with its first American League Championship since 1997.

The Orioles¿ final homestand of the regular season was supposed to be one of celebration. All signs pointed to the club¿s clinching its first American League East title since 1997 at Camden Yards, and Friday¿s split doubleheader against the New York Yankees gave the Orioles a chance to take two more sizable steps toward the postseason.

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez took two abrupt trips to the minors -- both coming within the past two months -- this season in stride. He knew he wasn't being sent down because of performance, but because the team needed his roster spot.

Orioles right-hander Ryan Webb had been with the Orioles all season, but he was sent down to Norfolk on Aug. 1 because the club needed to make room for newly acquired left-hander Andrew Miller.

Even though the Aberdeen IronBirds ended their 2014 season with a losing record and at the bottom of their division, they players wore broad smiles Monday evening after clinching a 10-6 victory over the division-leading Hudson Valley Renegades.

What a Thursday night in Lowell, Mass.

The Orioles made a series of moves Monday, the first day that major league rosters could expand to include all players on a team's 40-man roster. And additional moves will happen Tuesday.

The Orioles added a pair of relievers Monday, the first day of expanded rosters, as they recalled right-hander Evan Meek from Triple-A Norfolk and purchased the contract of left-hander Joe Saunders from the Tides.

The Orioles added outfielder Alejandro De Aza De Aza to the 25-man roster before Sunday's game. In a corresponding move, the club optioned left-handed relief pitcher T.J. McFarland to short-season Single-A Aberdeen.

Here's a look at the Orioles' acquisition of Alejandro De Aza and Kelly Johnson, amongo thers.

Steve Pearce is considered day-to-day with abdomen strain, source says.

The Orioles purchased the contract of utility player Jimmy Paredes from Triple-A Norfolk before Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards.

The Orioles have until Sunday at midnight to add players from other organizations who can be eligible for their playoff roster. Club executive vice president Dan Duquette said he is still trying to make a move, but it's not easy to find a fit.

Looking for another hitter to use off the bench, the Orioles promoted catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk today and sent starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen to the club's Rookie-level Gulf Coast League affiliate.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club nearly has decided which players will be promoted once rosters expand Monday.

The Orioles saw first-hand on Friday afternoon how much former Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta has progressed over the past year since joining the Chicago Cubs.

The Orioles will play against two familiar faces in their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field this weekend. Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta is scheduled to start Friday's series opener, and left-hander Tsuyoshi Wada is set to start Sunday.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jon Meoli reviews how the Orioles' minor league affiliates performed in the last week.

Adam Jones homered twice in a 4-2 win for the Orioles

The Orioles had to make a roster move in order to recall right-hander Bud Norris from Double-A Bowie to make tonight's start, and they optioned catcher Steve Clevenger back to Triple-A Norfolk before the game.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain, was tentative while throwing during his workout Sunday and therefore will need a rehab assignment.

Orioles minor league spotlight

The agent for catcher Steve Clevenger tweeted this morning that his client was headed back to Baltimore to join the Orioles.

A veteran catcher is available now that the Boston Red Sox have designated A.J. Pierzynski for assignment, but the Orioles don't appear interested in pursuing him at this point.

Steve Clevenger wasn¿t sent down to Triple-A Norfolk because the Orioles weren¿t convinced his stick belonged in the majors. But the 28-year-old Pigtown native is trying to leave no doubt on that front this month with the Tides.

Caleb Joseph now can admit there were several times during those late-night bus rides through the Eastern League when he considered calling it quits on his lifelong dream of making it to the major leagues. He felt stuck in Double-A, a minor league proving ground for some and a glass ceiling for others, watching younger teammates each year as he grew older.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Friday that he doesn't expect resolution of Manny Machado's suspension appeal until after the club's weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Players who competed against one another just a few weeks ago officially became teammates Wednesday when they gathered with their families at Camden Yards for the Brooks Robinson Senior High School All-Star Game press conference.

Before Monday's game, the Orioles purchased the contract of right-hander Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk to bolster a bullpen that was depleted after right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez's short outing Sunday against the Oakland Athletics.

With left-hander Johan Santana's opt-out date Friday, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club has presented the two-time American League Cy Young Award winner with a plan for the next few weeks that could have him join the Orioles -- if things go well -- by roughly June 18.

The Orioles have traded catcher Johnny Monell, Jr. to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations, according to an industry source.

Zach Britton blew his first save of the season as Yovano Gallardo doubled in the winning run in the 10th.

The Orioles optioned catcher Steve Clevenger to Triple-A Norfolk and reinstated first baseman Chris Davis from the paternity list before Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

In his two years with the Orioles, infielder Mark Reynolds was a clubhouse favorite for his self-deprecating humor and his key role in the 2012 playoff run with his powerful bat and solid defense at first base.

The Orioles come to Milwaukee for the first time since 2008

New Orioles catcher Nick Hundley arrived at Camden Yards on Sunday morning, happy to be a part of a contending club.

Facing his former club, Ubaldo Jimenez recorded just 12 outs and was unable to retire a batter before being chased from a five-run fifth inning as the Orioles lost 9-0 to the Cleveland Indians in front of an announced 36,873 at Camden Yards.

Ubaldo Jimenez labored through four innings Saturday against the Cleveland Indians, his shortest outing of the year, matching a season high with five runs allowed and setting a new mark with five walks.

Left-hander T.J. McFarland was prepared to make his scheduled start for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday when he received a call telling him he was headed to Baltimore to give a depleted bullpen an extra arm.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was not in the starting lineup for Friday¿s game against the Cleveland Indians at Camden Yards, but manager Buck Showalter said the team believes Machado can avoid going on the disabled list.

Left-hander Troy Patton, the Orioles' fifth reliever, gave up two runs and three hits in the 13th, sending the club to its first loss in five extra-inning games this season with an 8-7 loss to the Indians.