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June 2 is a date that for the ensuing four months could be a fulcrum in the seasons of starters Mike Wright, Yovani Gallardo, and Ubaldo Jimenez.

The Orioles earned their first win of the four-game series against the Boston Red Sox.

After short Mike Wright outing, Buck Showalter says it's time to 'show that you're getting better'

The Orioles called up left-hander T.J. McFarland on Wednesday to add length to a taxed bullpen.

Early Orioles notes on Jimenez's next start, McFarland's future and Hardy's rehab

It's a tough call, but the way Ubaldo Jimenez could really make a contribution right now would be to swallow his pride and accept a minor-league assignment.

Ubaldo Jimenez lasted just 12/3 innings in the Orioles' loss to the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field, allowing eight of the 14 batters he faced to reach base. The outing was his shortest start since April 16, 2013, when he lasted just 12/3 innings for the Indians against the Boston Red Sox.

The Orioles faced an uphill climb early against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday.

For a second straight day, a struggling starting pitcher shut down the Orioles.

Matt Wieters homered with two outs in the ninth to give the Orioles a 3-1 win over the Angels.

In times like these, Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph thinks back to the message delivered upon his arrival in the major leagues two years ago. As Joseph prepared for what would become a regular role behind the plate for the playoff-bound Orioles in 2014, manager Buck Showalter told him that defense should never go into a slump.

Sunday's blemish for Darren O'Day doesn't detract from game's best relief corps

On Friday, Buck Showalter moved away from his earlier comments, saying that Dylan Bundy is more likely to become a starting option next year.

Ubaldo Jimenez took the mound Thursday, and quickly realized that he didn¿t have his bread-and-butter pitch.

The Orioles¿ earned a 7-5 comeback win before 14,918 on a warm night at Camden Yards.

Weather hasn't been kind to the Orioles over the first five weeks of the regular season — forcing numerous delays and postponements that have altered the team's schedule — but the Orioles received an assist from Mother Nature.

The 2016 Orioles pitching staff has limited home runs better than all but one major league team through 30 games this season.

Closer Zach Britton hurt his ankle Saturday and shortstop J.J. Hardy injured his foot Sunday. Their timetables for returns are unclear.

With closer Zach Britton dealing with an ankle sprain, the Orioles could turn to Darren O'Day, Brad Brach or Mychal Givens as a temporary closer.

Orioles closer Zach Britton left Saturday's game in ninth inning with apparent injury.

Orioles observations on Ryan Flaherty, Pedro Alvarez and Brian Matusz

The Orioles made a surprise roster move before Monday¿s series opener in Tampa Bay, optioning utility man Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk.

Kevin Gausman's return leaves the Orioles with their most difficult roster decision of the season.

Hyun Soo Kim is known for his patience, but he's learning to be more aggressive at the plate.

The Orioles avoided sending T.J. McFarland back to the minors, instead opting to immediately place right-hander Yovani Gallardo — who left Friday's game after just two innings — on the DL with right bicep tendinitis.

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Royals.

T.J. McFarland¿s five shutout inning relief outing in the Orioles¿ 4-2 loss to the Royals on Friday night preserved the team¿s bullpen.

Orioles rookie right-hander Tyler Wilson, who has pitched well in a long-relief role this season, will make his first start of the season Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. The move will allow the club to cover itself with long relief bullpen help and still activate two pitchers coming off the disabled list -- left-handed reliever Brian Matusz on Saturday and right-hander Kevin Gausman to start Monday.

Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard remains atop the lineup, where he's still putting together good at-bats.

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Blue Jays.

Orioles fifth starter Vance Worley makes case to remain in rotation with Kevin Gausman's return from disabled list looming.

Mark Trumbo becomes first Oriole to homer twice in one inning, as Birds come back for victory in Texas.

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Rangers.

The Orioles have lost two games in a row, which would not be particularly alarming if they didn't look so much like last year's team.

On the first-inning twin-killing in question, third baseman Manny Machado tried to tag Boston center fielder Mookie Betts out on his way to third base, but Betts, who had been running in what would have been the throwing lane to second base, fell to avoid the tag. Machado instead threw to second baseman Jonathan Schoop to get the out there. As that was all happening, shortstop J.J. Hardy ran to cover third base. Schoop threw back to third, and Hardy applied the tag to end the inning.

Over the first seven games of the season, Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy has received plenty of work, although most of that work has been warming up in the bullpen and not pitching in games.

Third baseman Manny Machado homered in his third straight game and also had a double and two singles to lead the Orioles to a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay

First pitch, broadcast info, starting pitchers and what to watch in the Orioles' game against the Rays.

The Orioles' game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards was postponed due to inclement weather.

Saturday¿s frigid weather was a factor in J.J. Hardy and Adam Jones being out of the Orioles lineup for the second and third straight night, respectively.

Mike Wright and Vance Worley, the Orioles' planned starting pitchers this weekend, have waited for their chance.

Mark Trumbo isn't exactly a burner, but he's showing himself to be a smart base runner in his first season with the Orioles.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said putting Manny Machado at shortstop is like giving him a new toy. Machado is playing with "house money."

Manager Buck Showalter said Wednesday that Tillman would pitch on three days' rest, Friday in the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. That day¿s planned starter, Mike Wright, is available out of the bullpen Wednesday and not starting until Saturday.

While the inclusion of starter Mike Wright, possible fifth starter Tyler Wilson, and relievers Mychal Givens and Dylan Bundy on the Opening Day roster is a good sign for the organization as a whole, it also means, as Duquette said, that "you're in transition with your major league pitching staff."

This spring training, Tillman posted a 7.24 ERA but was strong in his final outing, holding the Detroit Tigers to just one run and four hits.

Spring training isn't about perfect endings, which is a good thing for the Orioles, who have spent the final week before the start of the 2016 regular season in the same kind of roster-related turmoil that characterized the early weeks of camp.

The Orioles headed back to Baltimore after their exhibition finale Friday night with their Opening Day roster essentially set. The one question remaining was the same one the Orioles brass has been asking itself the past week.

Former Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez cleared release waivers Friday, officially receiving his unconditional release from the club and becoming a free agent. It seems unlikely, but the Orioles still hope they can re-sign Gonzalez to a minor league deal and have him pitch in the rotation at Triple-A Norfolk. Gonzalez will likely get a major league offer elsewhere.

Reserves Xavier Avery and Steve Tolleson both hit two-run homers off Phillies reliever Ernesto Frieri as part of a five-run fourth inning. Garabez Rosa hit a game-tying homer and Ryan Flaherty scored on a wild pitch in the ninth as the Orioles won their exhibition finale, 8-7, over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.