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Designated hitter Nelson Cruz and center fielder Adam Jones, the Orioles' two representatives who played in the All-Star Game on Tuesday at Target Field in Minneapolis, had similar results in each of their two at-bats during the annual event.

There's a distinct dichotomy that surrounds Orioles center fielder Adam Jones in Baltimore. He is the club's most consistent performer and surely one of its most ardent community ambassadors. And yet he also receives the most criticism from fans for his play.

Hunter Harvey throws a scoreless inning against the World team in the Futures game

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones' decision to participate in Monday's Home Run Derby at Target Field in Minneapolis came down to one simple criterion.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones will participate in the Home Run Derby, which will be held Monday at Target Field in Minneapolis, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said before his club's game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

Three Orioles players -- designated hitter Nelson Cruz, center fielder Adam Jones and catcher Matt Wieters -- were selected by fans to start at their respective positions for the American League in the All-Star Game on July 15 at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Adam Jones makes a strong case to join Nelson Cruz as an All Star. Others seem unlikely

Designated hitter Nelson Cruz and injured catcher Matt Wieters still lead their respective positions in American League All-Star Game voting, according to fan voting results released by Major League Baseball on Monday afternoon.

Orioles outfielder-designated hitter Nelson Cruz was invited to participate in this year's All-Star Game Home Run Derby earlier this week, but the major leagues' co-home run leader said Sunday he likely won't take part in the event.

Nelson Cruz is beating all DHs in all star voting while the injured Matt Wieters is leading for catchers

A collection of what other media outlets are saying about the Orioles.

Orioles designated hitter Nelson Cruz has passed David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox as the top All-Star Game vote-getter at his position in the American League, according to results released Monday by Major League Baseball.

The Orioles' Matt Wieters is leading all catchers in All-Star voting despite being hurt.

Left-hander T.J. McFarland has been scratched from his scheduled start at Triple-A Norfolk on Monday night, and he likely will join the Orioles for their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, according to an industry source.

In their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins this weekend at Target Field, the Orioles scored just six total runs -- and four of those came on a pair of mammoth two-run home runs by left fielder Nelson Cruz.

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is pleased with the progress he has made since going on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique muscle, and he said Sunday that he believes he's slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery.

Extra days of rest have helped right-hander Miguel Gonzalez. On regular four days rest, he¿s 12-6 with a 4.30 ERA in 23 career starts. But when he receives more than four days rest, he¿s 9-7 with a 2.97 ERA in 24 career starts.

After an unsightly April in which he was winless and struggled with control while pitching to a 6.59 ERA, Jimenez turned the calendar to a new month Friday night and dominated a Twins team he¿s had much success against in his career.

The free-agent signing dominates the Minnesota Twins for his first victory as an Oriole.

Right-hander Brad Brach is here in Minnesota and will be available if needed tonight.

Each Wednesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles rookie T.J. McFarland, who has transitioned nicely from a starter in the minors to a long reliever in the majors, had never pitched in back-to-back games in his professional career until this week.

There are no secrets as far as Orioles right-hander Tommy Hunter is concerned. He figures he's been a good pitcher in the past and he'll be a good pitcher in the future.

If you thought Chris Davis was going to be a one-month wonder, he is serving notice that he is going to be a force to be reckoned with all season long.

We asked Baltimore Orioles fans who stayed up for the 18-inning win over Seattle to share their experiences of watching the marathon game. Here are a selection of responses:

Now the Orioles step into a stretch in which they have to dominate. Their next dozen games are against sub.500 teams. That span (of 13) started Monday, when they pounded the Seattle Mariners, 10-4.

Newly-acquired designated hitter Jim Thome has accepted the twilight of his big-league career with grace. He's been an Oriole for just 11 games, and the club hopes Thome, who turns 42 in six weeks, can help the it stay in the playoff hunt.

Following the Orioles¿ first two games here in Minnesota, silence reigned in the visiting clubhouse of Target Field. Forget about hearing a pin drop. You could hear the sound of the Orioles¿ season plummeting.

Tommy Hunter gave the Orioles their longest start in 10 games, holding the Twins to one run on six hits over 7 1/3 innings in a 2-1 win before 33,195 at Target Field.

The journey of Orioles designated hitter Jim Thome¿s 607th home run ball has finally landed in the right hands.

Lefty Zach Britton issued a career-high six walks and couldn¿t get out of the fifth inning, contributing to the Orioles blowing a three-run lead to the Twins in a 6-4 loss in front of an announced 32,202.

The outfield walls at Target Field, the home of the Minnesota Twins, are lined with plants that occasionally eat home run balls. Last month, current Orioles designated hitter Jim Thome hit the 607th home run of his career while he was with the Philadelphia Phillies and seemingly lost the ball forever in the vegetation.

Chris Tillman¿s supposed rebirth after refining his mechanics in the minor leagues didn¿t hit a snag Monday night in Minnesota. It derailed in a horrible way.

Jim Palmer's heartfelt comments named No. 1 broadcasting moment

Orioles: Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie asks fans whether he should Flanagan's number. Right-hander has worn No. 46 for his whole Orioles career.

A day after leaving Target Field for a local hospital because of to shortness of breath, center fielder Adam Jones was back in the Orioles' starting lineup Wednesday and making jokes about his potential health scare.

Orioles: Felix Pie hopes to continue career with another team. Outfielder disappointed at being designated for assignment but looks at it as opportunity.

Josh Bell hopes for a longer stay on Orioles roster Third baseman recalled from Triple-A Saturday to replace Luke Scott