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Right-hander Yovani Gallardo, who agreed to terms on a restructured two-year deal guaranteeing him $22 million, is expected to be at the Ed Smith Stadium complex Thursday and could participate in his first workout as an Oriole the same day. And outfielder Dexter Fowler, whose three-year, $33 million deal is pending a physical, could be just behind him.

The Orioles and CBS Radio's 105.7 The Fan (WJZ-FM), the flagship station of the Orioles Radio Network, have announced that 12 spring training games will be broadcast in 2016.

Should we still expect to see right-hander Yovani Gallardo in an Orioles uniform over the news few days? And with spring training opening this week, is a deadline to consummate a deal approaching?

If some are still wondering why the Orioles didn't make a stronger play to retain Steve Pearce, count the first baseman/outfielder among those looking for answers.

Steve Pearce has been on and off the Orioles roster enough times that you can't rule out the possibility that he'll be back.

Former Orioles outfielder/first baseman Steve Pearce is nearing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to an industry source.

As 2015 comes to an end, we take a look at the 10 most memorable moments of last year¿s Orioles season.

Who has the best bullpen in the AL East? And who has the best late-inning combo in the division?

Kevin Gausman says he learned a lot in 2015 and hopes to throw 180 to 200 innings in 2016.

The Orioles had designated Lake for assignment last week.

The Orioles are hesitant to spend big money on the free-agent market, but 14 teams pay a player $22 million or more per year.

Among the meetings the Orioles expect to have at the winter meetings today will be one with agent Scott Boras, according to an industry source.

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.

The Orioles seem interested in Korean outfielder Hyun-soo Kim.

Manny Machado finished behind Chris Davis in local MVP balloting, but finished well ahead of him in the American League MVP vote.

It looks like leading the majors in home runs these days doesn¿t guarantee a Silver Slugger award anymore.

The only possibility was if Manny Machado or Chris Davis would be in the Top 3 in AL MVP voting. Neither was.

As of 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning, free agents could begin signing with clubs besides the ones they played for in 2015. That means the Orioles' six free agents — Wei-Yin Chen, Chris Davis, Gerardo Parra, Steve Pearce, Darren O'Day and Matt Wieters — can all begin testing their free-agent value elsewhere. Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette has said the club will have the resources to add players via free agency.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette is not leaving for Toronto this time. The position he wanted is already filled.

After a long, thrilling victory in Game 1 of the World Series, the Royals got a complete game, two-hitter from Johnny Cueto in a 7-1 Game 2 win.

Orioles prospect Oliver Drake, who was named Top Relief Pitcher for the 2015 season by Minor League Baseball on Wednesday.

The Royals are the heavy favorites among Sun baseball guys ¿ maybe it¿s an American League bias.

There aren't many lefty starting options in free agency besides David Price and Wei-Yin Chen

The Orioles today announced their 2016 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Tuesday, March 1, with an away game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., against the Atlanta Braves.

When taking a deeper look at this past season, the Orioles' defense was remarkably subpar in comparison to its usual lofty standards.

Two-thirds of the Baltimore Sun baseball crew expects the Toronto Blue Jays to win the World Series

If Wednesday¿s ALDS Game 5 outcomes were any indicator, this year¿s American League Championship Series should be an entertaining one, but watching the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays play for a ticket to the World Series has to make more Orioles fans gag.

The Orioles pursued postseason hero Colby Rasmus last offseason. His in-season production probably wouldn't have helped much.

The Orioles will participate in the qualifying offer process this season to ease the pain of possibly losing some of their big-ticket free agents.

Toronto sluggers Josh Donaldson and Jose Bautista exit Division Series opener with injuries. Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre also leaves with back problem.

To pinpoint exactly when the Orioles' 2015 season veered off the tracks and a 96-win division champion became an also-ran, you first have to go back to before the calendar flipped. In early December, three key 2014 Orioles officially signed lucrative four-year deals with other teams. In each instance, executive vice president Dan Duquette had an explanation for letting the player walk.

Second baseman Jonathan Schoop's right hand was still swollen Friday, one day after he was hit with a pitch in the first inning of Thursday's 6-4 win over Toronto. But Schoop is still hoping that he can get back in the starting lineup.

For the third time this week, inclement weather has forced the Orioles to alter scheduling for their final homestand of the season.

The Orioles¿ postseason hopes might be gone, but third baseman Manny Machado is still playing like these October games mean something. Machado homered before and after a 3-hour, 25-minute rain delay Thursday in the Orioles¿ 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, who weren¿t using any regulars after clinching the American League East on Wednesday.

Second baseman Jonathan Schoop¿s right hand was wrapped as he left the Orioles clubhouse following Thursday¿s rain-delayed 6-4 win over the Blue Jays, covering a sizable bruise on the hand¿s underside

Orioles center fielder and team leader Adam Jones has said repeatedly that he will make his opinions known to management and ownership on what he would like to see happen this offseason. On Thursday, while holding court with reporters, he was asked specifically about his feelings toward slugger Chris Davis potentially leaving the team after four-plus seasons as an Oriole. In his typical style, Jones didn't shy away, calling Davis "probably the highest priority" for the Orioles.

Matt Wieters hit his 100th career home run in the eighth inning of Wednesday¿s second game against the Toronto Blue Jays, then admitted that he had been pressing to hit the century mark while he¿s still playing in Baltimore.

Last September, the Toronto Blue Jays had to watch from the visiting dugout at Camden Yards as the Orioles celebrated winning the American League East. One year later, Orioles manager Buck Showalter had to stare across to field and watch the Blue Jays flood out of that same dugout to celebrate their first division title since 1993.

The Orioles hope to get in both ends of today¿s doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, but the weather outlook for the rest of the week might soon have club and major league officials wringing their hands over the possibility that the season could bleed over into Monday.

The Orioles¿ game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader beginning at 4:05 p.m. at Camden Yards.

The Orioles need to win their remaining six games to finish above .500

The Orioles' new 'authentics' store ends first season with several hundered thousand dollars in sales, including baseballs, broken bats and even jerseys off the players' backs.

One of the side benefits of Adam Jones' persistent back stiffness is that it has allowed the Orioles to take the occasional look at Gerardo Parra in center field, in case there is a future need. Where Parra's future will be, however, is undetermined. But the pending free agent said he has enjoyed his time in Baltimore and would like to come back if there's a fit.

One day after starting in center Adam Jones is out of the starting lineup due to back stiffness.

The Orioles could officially be eliminated from postseason consideration as early as Monday.

Ubaldo Jimenez kept the game close for Orioles, but lack of offense costs Baltimore the entire weekend series against the Red Sox.

After getting two of their best players back from injury, Orioles still can't solve Red Sox pitching on Sunday.

Adam Jones is back in center field this afternoon for the series finale at Fenway Park after not being available for the past six days with back spasms.

For the Orioles to avoid a Fenway Park sweep Sunday afternoon, they will have to get past Red Sox rookie right-hander Henry Owens.