Jace Peterson on his "wild ride" that led him to the Orioles

Jace Peterson on his "wild ride" that led him to the Orioles
As he joins his fourth major league team today, Jace Peterson will hit the ground running for the Orioles. He's going right into the starting lineup tonight, batting ninth at second base. Since opening day he has been called up by the New York Yankees, designated for assignment by New York, re-signed by the Yankees, DFA'd again and claimed on waivers by the Orioles. All that happened in a 16-day span. "Definitely been a wild ride," Peterson said this afternoon in the Orioles clubhouse....

Beckham could undergo surgery (and other notes)

Beckham could undergo surgery (and other notes)
The Orioles could be without third baseman Tim Beckham for a much longer period than the minimum 10 days of his assignment on the disabled list. Beckham saw a specialist today in Philadelphia and is expected to undergo surgery, perhaps by Thursday morning, after the Orioles put him on the DL with a strained left groin. Beckham is weighing his options, which would include rehabbing the injury. The procedure apparently would be similar to sports hernia surgery, but little information has filtered...

Orioles lineup vs. Rays (Beckham to DL)

Orioles lineup vs. Rays (Beckham to DL)
Jace Peterson is making his Orioles debut tonight as the Orioles begin their series against the Rays at Camden Yards. Peterson is starting at second base and batting ninth. The Orioles haven't announced the roster move, but Tim Beckham is expected to go on the disabled list. Trey Mancini is in left field. Chance Sisco is batting second. Alex Cobb faces his former team tonight after allowing 12 earned runs (15 total) and 20 hits over seven innings in his first two starts with the Orioles. He's...

More on Beckham, Peterson and injury-related notes (updated)

More on Beckham, Peterson and injury-related notes (updated)
With tonight's postponement due to inclement weather, the Orioles likely will push back Alex Cobb to Wednesday night and Dylan Bundy to Thursday night. They could skip Chris Tillman instead of having him open the Tigers series Friday night at Camden Yards. Confirmation on the rotation will come shortly. Update: Cobb starts Wednesday and Bundy Thursday. It's confirmed. The Rays will start Jake Faria on Wednesday and Chris Archer on Thursday. The latter spot had been listed as TBD. The...

Beckham undergoing MRI (tonight's game postponed)

Beckham undergoing MRI (tonight's game postponed)
The tarp is on the field at Camden Yards and showers are headed this way. The Orioles must prepare as if they're playing the Rays tonight in the opener of a three-game series. However, they're also withholding certain roster decisions while braced for a postponement. Third baseman Tim Beckham is undergoing an MRI and figures to go on the disabled list later tonight if the teams are able to play. He's currently active and listed among the reserves. The Orioles could recall Engelb Vielma from...

Orioles claim Jace Peterson off waivers

Orioles claim Jace Peterson off waivers
The Orioles addressed their need for infield depth this afternoon by claiming utility player Jace Peterson off waivers from the Yankees. Peterson will report to the club on Wednesday. In the meantime, pitcher Gabriel Ynoa has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list to create room on the 40-man roster. Infielder Tim Beckham is expected to go on the 10-day disabled list with a groin injury. He would join second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who's sidelined with a strained right oblique....