The Orioles will wrap up their exhibition schedule with a game in Norfolk against their Triple-A affiliate.

One of the Orioles' offseason priorities was improving the club's left-handed relief depth, especially given the prospect of fielding an all right-handed rotation. And now, less than two weeks before the regular season begins, Brian Matusz's nagging back injury has left the Orioles devoid of situational left-handed relief options, and the club is scrambling for bullpen help.

Suddenly in need of a left-handed reliever with Brian Matusz's status for Opening Day uncertain, the Orioles have signed left-handed reliever Zach Phillips to a major league deal.

Orioles minor league third baseman Austin Anderson has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine, Major League Baseball announced Friday.

Nick Hundley, who was with the Orioles since May, has agreed to a deal with the Rockies pending a physical

After being suspended 25 games for a second violation of Adderall use, Orioles first baseman Chris Davis will be back with team in the second game of the 2015 season.

Baseball's annual winter meetings officially begin today in San Diego, and Dan Duquette will speak to Orioles reporters at 6 p.m.

Former Orioles reliever Troy Patton was slapped with an 80-game suspension on Wednesday for a third violation of Major League Baseball's drug policy after again testing positive for an amphetamine.

Needing to replace three All Stars, the Orioles looked to Steve Pearce, Caleb Joseph, Nick Hundley and Ryan Flaherty

Chris Davis may have had an exemption while with Texas, but he was caught up in a crackdown on Adderall abuse the game has been conducting for the past three years.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter spoke with Chris Davis on Sunday and expects the suspended first baseman to soon go to the organization's spring training complex in Sarasota, Fla., in an attempt to stay sharp.

Orioles slugger Chris Davis has been suspended 25 games after testing positive for an amphetamine.

Orioles slugger Chris Davis was suspended 25 games by Major League Baseball on Friday for testing positive for Adderall, a banned stimulant. What does that mean for Davis and the Orioles?

The Orioles clawed their way back from the hole dug by Chris Tillman -- thanks in part to rookie Jonathan Schoop's first multihomer game -- and catcher Nick Hundley, in his first game with the club, quickly went from goat to hero in a 7-6 victory in 10 innings.

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.

Johan Santana can opt opt of his minor league deal at the end of the month, but Duquette is not concerned with that.

The Orioles have acquired veteran catcher Nick Hundley from the San Diego Padres, along with cash, in exchange for left-handed reliever Troy Patton, the club announced before Saturday¿s game.

The Orioles lost Manny Machado to groin tightness in an extra-innings loss Thursday.

Some pitchers struggle in their first appearance against their former team. But not Orioles right-hander Preston Guilmet.

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.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado exited Thursday's game after the 11th inning due to right groin stiffness, which he and manager Buck Showalter later said was precautionary.

It's expected that there will be another fresh pitcher in the bullpen tonight when the Orioles open a four-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Camden Yards after Chris Tillman could only go one-plus inning Wednesday.

Royals left fielder Alex Gordon hit two three-run homers, including one off Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez in the fifth inning, to give Kansas City an 8-6 victory and a split in the four-game series.

The drama of Thursday's night game had little to do with Kansas City's impressive rookie Yordano Ventura or another short but solid performance from the Orioles' Wei-Yin Chen.

After the Orioles' 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, there was definitely a rare tone of concern in manager Buck Showalter's voice.

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.

Left-hander Troy Patton is still getting his bearings back in the Orioles bullpen.

Right-handed reliever Brad Brach will join the Orioles Friday and be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before the team's series opener against the Minnesota Twins, according to an industry source.

The Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled the festivities into Friday morning, playing two games -- with the Orioles winning the first, 5-1, and the second, 6-5, in 10 innings at Camden Yards.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter always worries about the impact on his pitching staff when the schedule gets scrambled by bad weather, but the club figures to come out of Thursday's doubleheader in pretty good shape under the circumstances.

The Orioles activated reliever Troy Patton between games Thursday, upon completion of Patton¿s 25-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.

Manny Machado has been activated from the disabled list but will sit in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader

The Orioles already faced looming roster decisions before they officially placed first baseman Chris Davis on the 15-day disabled list before Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. And now the club's roster management is about to get trickier.

Before Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that, while he's hopeful Chris Davis can return from the 15-day disabled list when he's eligible May 11, he's not expecting the first baseman to be recovered from a left oblique strain by that time.

Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy said Thursday before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre that he will no longer comment on anything having to do with contract extension talks until there are developments in the matter.

The Orioles officially recalled left-hander T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk, and as expected, outfielder Steve Pearce has been designated for assignment.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that third baseman Manny Machado reported normal soreness Sunday following his first extending spring training game and will play seven innings at third base Monday and then a full game at designated hitter Tuesday.

Left-hander Troy Patton, who is currently serving a 25-game suspension for testing positive for an amphetamine, is eligible to come off the restricted list on April 30, and the Orioles might have a tough time finding a spot for him when he is able to return.

The game between the Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays tonight has been postponed because of rain. An announcement regarding the makeup date will be announced as soon as possible.