Orioles select contract of infielder Paul Janish from Triple-A Norfolk, place catcher Steve Clevenger on paternity list

Orioles select contract of infielder Paul Janish from Triple-A Norfolk, place catcher Steve Clevenger on paternity list
The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Paul Janish from Triple-A Norfolk and placed catcher Steve Clevenger on the paternity list. Janish, 32, batted .235/.313/.272 (71-302) with seven doubles, two triples, 21 RBI, and 29 runs scored in 95 games with the Tides this season and led International League shortstops with a .990 fielding percentage (four errors, 407 total chances). In 431 career Major League games, Janish has hit .214/.284/.288 with 55 doubles,...

Orioles recall catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk, designate outfielder David Lough for assignment

Orioles recall catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk, designate outfielder David Lough for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk and designated outfielder David Lough for assignment. Clevenger, 29, has appeared in four games with the Orioles this season, batting .455/.455/.545 (5-11). He was named an International League All-Star this season and batted .305/.375/.393 (80-262) in 75 games with the Tides this season. Lough, 29, batted .202/.243/.318 (26-129) in 76 games with the Orioles this season.

Orioles recall right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie, place right-hander Chaz Roe on 15-day disabled list

Orioles recall right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie, place right-hander Chaz Roe on 15-day disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie and placed right-hander Chaz Roe on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis. Givens, 25, has gone 1-0 and worked 4.0 scoreless innings in three appearances with the Orioles this season. In 35 games with Double-A Bowie this season, Givens went 4-2 with a 1.73 ERA (57 1/3 IP, 11 ER) and 15 saves. He struck out two over 2.0 scoreless innings and earned the save on August 8 vs. New...

Orioles reinstate right-hander Jason Garcia from 60-day DL, option right-hander Mychal Givens to Double-A Bowie

Orioles reinstate right-hander Jason Garcia from 60-day DL, option right-hander Mychal Givens to Double-A Bowie
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated right-hander Jason Garcia from the 60-day disabled list and optioned right-hander Mychal Givens to Double-A Bowie. Garcia, 22, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis on May 13 and transferred to the 60-day DL on June 20. He made nine Major League rehabilitation appearances with Double-A Bowie, going 1-2 with a 4.20 ERA (15.0IP, 7ER) and 14 strikeouts. In eight games with the Orioles this season, Garcia has...

Orioles to support BARCS Animal Shelter with Pet Calendar Sale and Autograph Signing

Orioles to support BARCS Animal Shelter with Pet Calendar Sale and Autograph Signing
Six Orioles to sign calendars at BARCS on August 22 The Orioles today announced that the seventh annual Orioles Pet Calendar, sponsored by Pet+E.R., will go on sale Saturday, August 22, with proceeds benefiting the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), a non-profit shelter that accepts and cares for all animals in need. The 16-month calendar features photos of Orioles players with their pets and various BARCS animals at locations around Oriole Park at Camden Yards including the...

Orioles recall left-hander T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk, option right-hander Tyler Wilson to Norfolk

Orioles recall left-hander T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk, option right-hander Tyler Wilson to Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled left-hander T.J. McFarland from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned right-hander Tyler Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk. McFarland, 26, went 2-3 with a 2.91 ERA (52.2IP, 17ER) and a save in 16 games (nine starts) with the Tides this season. He allowed one earned run over his last four appearances (all in relief) with Norfolk, posting a 1.13 ERA (8.0IP) in that span. In 12 games with the Orioles this season, McFarland has gone 0-1 with a 2.70 ERA (13.1IP,...

Orioles recall right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles recall right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Wilson, 25, has gone 1-1 with a 2.12 ERA (17 IP, 4 ER) in five games (one start) with the Orioles this season. He made his major league debut on May 20 vs. the Seattle Mariners and his first career major league start on May 28 in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. In 16 starts with Triple-A Norfolk this season, the 2014 Orioles Jim Palmer minor league Pitcher of the Year...

Orioles option right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles option right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned right-hander Jorge Rondon to Triple-A Norfolk. Rondon, 26, was recalled from the Tides on August 1 and made his Orioles debut this afternoon against the Detroit Tigers, tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and striking out one.

Outfielder Gerardo Parra becomes 1,000th player in Orioles history

Outfielder Gerardo Parra becomes 1,000th player in Orioles history
Upon starting tonight's game in left field against the Detroit Tigers, outfielder Gerardo Parra became the 1,000th player to appear in a game for the Orioles in franchise history. The infographic below provides several facts and figures about the 1,000 players that have worn an Orioles uniform since the club moved to Baltimore in 1954.

Orioles acquire outfielder Junior Lake from Cubs in exchange for right-hander Tommy Hunter

Orioles acquire outfielder Junior Lake from Cubs in exchange for right-hander Tommy Hunter
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired outfielder Junior Lake from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-hander Tommy Hunter and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, the Orioles have recalled right-hander Mike Wright from Triple-A Norfolk. Lake, 25, batted .315/.404/.472 (62-197) with seven home runs and 31 RBI in 58 games with Triple-A Iowa this season. Over 26 games in July with the Iowa Cubs this season, Lake hit .337 (31-92) with six home runs and 15 RBI. In 193...

Orioles recall right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie

Orioles recall right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Mychal Givens from Double-A Bowie. Givens, 25, went 4-2 with a 1.79 ERA (55.1IP, 11ER) and 14 saves in 34 games with the Baysox this season. He led the Eastern League with a 12.52 strikeout per 9.0 innings ratio (77 strikeouts, 55.1IP), posted the third-fewest baserunners per 9.0 innings ratio (9.27), and was tied for the third-lowest batting average against (.191) among Eastern League relievers at the time of his recall. Givens...

Orioles acquire Gerardo Parra from Brewers in exchange for minor league RHP Zach Davies

Orioles acquire Gerardo Parra from Brewers in exchange for minor league RHP Zach Davies
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired outfielder Gerardo Parra from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zach Davies. Additionally, the Orioles have designated right-hander Bud Norris for assignment. Parra, 28, batted .328/.369/.517 (106-323) with 24 doubles, five triples, nine home runs, and 31 RBI in 100 games with the Brewers this season. The two-time Gold Glove Award winner made starts at all three outfield positions with Milwaukee this season (36...

Orioles homestand to feature Casey Cares Foundation 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park

Orioles homestand to feature Casey Cares Foundation 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park
The Orioles will open a seven-game homestand on Monday, July 27, at 7:05 p.m. against the Atlanta Braves. The homestand will feature many special events including the Casey Cares Foundation 5K Run/Walk at Oriole Park, a "Play Baseball" clinic with Manny Machado, and Social Media Night at the ballpark. The homestand will also feature exclusive giveaways including a Maryland-themed Oriole Bird bobblehead and a J.J. Hardy player-designed t-shirt. The Orioles and OriolesREACH will again partner...

Orioles recall right-hander Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk, place Steve Pearce on 15-day DL

Orioles recall right-hander Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk, place Steve Pearce on 15-day DL
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk and placed infielder/outfielder Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain, retroactive to July 19. Gausman, 24, has gone 1-1 with a 5.00 ERA (27.0IP, 15ER) in 11 games (three starts) with the Orioles this season. In 51 career major league games (28 starts), Gausman has gone 11-13 with a 4.31 ERA (188.0IP, 90ER). In three starts with Triple-A Norfolk this season, he went...

Orioles to celebrate 20th anniversary of Cal Ripken, Jr.'s record-breaking consecutive game streak

Orioles to celebrate 20th anniversary of Cal Ripken, Jr.'s record-breaking consecutive game streak
The Orioles will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cal Ripken, Jr.'s record-breaking 2,131st consecutive game on Tuesday, September 1, at the 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The celebration will recognize the iconic moment when Ripken played his 2,131st consecutive game, passing New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig, on September 6, 1995. Ripken will throw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of a variety of commemorative events planned at Oriole Park to honor the anniversary....

Orioles reinstate Nolan Reimold from paternity list, release Delmon Young

Orioles reinstate Nolan Reimold from paternity list, release Delmon Young
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated outfielder Nolan Reimold from the paternity list. The team also announced the release of outfielder Delmon Young. Reimold, 31, was placed on the paternity list on July 6. In 17 games with the Orioles this season since having his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk on June 9, he is batting .244/.340/.463 (10-41) with a double, triple, two home runs, five RBI, and seven runs scored. Young, 29, was designated for assignment on July 1. He...

Orioles option right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles option right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles tonight announced that they have optioned right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk. Gausman, 24, made his third start of the season for the Orioles tonight against the Minnesota Twins. In 11 games (three starts) with Baltimore this season, Gausman went 1-1 with a 5.00 ERA (27.0IP, 15ER).

Orioles recall right-hander Kevin Gausman, option right-hander Tyler Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles recall right-hander Kevin Gausman, option right-hander Tyler Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have recalledr right-hander Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned right-hander Tyler Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk. Gausman, 24, has gone 1-0 with a 4.24 ERA (17.0IP, 8ER) in nine games (one start) with the Orioles this season. He has posted a 1.64 ERA (11.0IP, 2ER), while walking one and striking out nine over his last five Major League appearances. Gausman made one start with Triple-A Norfolk after being optioned to the Tides on June 21,...

Orioles recall right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk, designate outfielder Delmon Young for assignment

Orioles recall right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk, designate outfielder Delmon Young for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk and designated outfielder Delmon Young for assignment. Wilson, 25, made his major league debut on May 20 against the Seattle Mariners, tossing a scoreless inning in relief. He made his first career Major League start in Game 1 of a doubleheader on May 28 against the Chicago White Sox, allowing two runs on five hits over 6.0 innings. He has gone 1-1 with a 2.12 ERA (17.0IP, 4ER) in five games (one...

2016 Dream Week to offer Orioles fans once-in-a-lifetime experiences

2016 Dream Week to offer Orioles fans once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Orioles fans of a variety of ages and abilities will enjoy a week filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the team's 2016 Dream Week. Held at the Orioles' two-site complex in Sarasota, FL (Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex) from January 24-30, 2016, Dream Week offers participants the full major league treatment -- playing daily doubleheader intrasquad games and receiving instruction from former Orioles including Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, Mike Boddicker, Al Bumbry,...