TORONTO – Ramón Urías went on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left oblique and isn’t close to being ready to jump back in the lineup.

Urías is making progress, but at a pace that disappoints him.

“I feel a little bit better,” he said yesterday. “Obviously, I feel like it’s going slow. The good thing is, every day it’s getting a little better.”

There isn’t much for Urías to do except receive daily treatments.

“I think I would have a better idea when I start swinging and see how it feels with the swing,” he said.

Before tonight's game, MASN O's broadcaster and former Oriole Dave Johnson will present Nick Markakis with the Heart and Hustle Award. The Award is voted upon by members of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, who look to honor a player from each team who represents the "intangible values of a true team player and leader" and who "demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game." More than 3,500 members...

O's outfielder Nick Markakis and his wife Christina launched their charitable foundation back in January, and they haven't stopped giving back to the community since. The Right Side Foundation's Fun for 21 activities and their first annual 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Walk were only the beginning. The Orioles announced today that Nick and Christina have made a $75,000 donation to the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation, with the funds earmarked for several OriolesREACH efforts including the...

It's approaching that time of year when awards will start getting handed out left and right, and the fan voting for the 2009 Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award is now open and runs through this Sunday, September 13 - So don't miss your chance to help make Nick Markakis Man of the Year! The players on each of the 30 MLB ballclubs have nominated one of their own for the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award, which honors players who have significantly contributed to their communities. With the...

The Orioles Buzz recently drew your attention to Nick Markakis' name in the running for the 2009 Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award. The right fielder is also a favorite in the Most Valuable Oriole debate. And don't forget that Nick was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award. It really must be his year. But in case you haven't heard, voting for the Roberto Clemente Award is officially open, so make sure you cast your vote for the O's Nick Markakis before October 4. Click here to...

The baseball season might be over, but the season for giving is quickly upon us; and in that spirit, the Markakis family will continue their charitable efforts throughout Maryland communities by helping to give area families full and happy Thanksgivings this season. Nick and Christinia Markakis will join the Maryland Food Bank this Saturday, November 21 from 11:00 a.m. to noon to help distribute frozen Thanksgiving turkeys to pre-registered families in need. While the Markakises will be the...

Two Orioles will be helping Charm City usher in the holiday season this week when Nick and Christina Markakis and former Oriole Rick Dempsey participate in holiday events around Baltimore. Nick and Christina will participate in "A Monumental Occasion," the 38th annual lighting of the Washington Monument, this Thursday, December 3. Nick and Christina will "flip the switch" to light up the Monument in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood and officially kick off the holiday...

Kevin Millwood was the first Oriole on the field for the 9:15 a.m. pre-workout stretch, putting him at least 10 minutes ahead of everyone else. He's routinely the first player to arrive at each station. It hasn't gone unnoticed. "That's what a No. 1 guy does," manager Dave Trembley said. "Plus, he pitches his (butt) off every fifth day. He shows these guys what you're supposed to do. "I said, 'How are you doing?' And he said, 'I'm having a blast.' He's going to help us." None...

The Nationals made it official today with the announcement that closer Matt Capps has signed with the team. The 26-year-old brings impressive experience to Nats Park. With the Pirates, Capps had 67 saves, 29 holds, 3.61 ERA and a 19-19 record in five seasons. Pitching Coach Steve McCatty says Capps "wants the ball. He is a tremendous competitor. We all like him. He seems to love to have the opportunity every game." Manager Jim Riggleman told me Capps will be a "huge help for our...

The Washington Nationals today claimed left-handed reliever Doug Slaten off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Slaten, who stands 6-foot-5, is 3-5 with 13 holds and a 3.68 ERA in 126 career big league appearances with Arizona spanning four seasons (2006-2009). During his four-year big league career, Slaten has suffered just one blown save, stranded 77 percent of inherited baserunners (60 of 78) and...

March 29, 2010 (Washington, DC) - President of the United States Barack Obama will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. prior to the 2010 season opener between the Washington Nationals and the defending National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, April 5 at 1:05 p.m. "Opening Day of the baseball season is a special event for our country and its importance has been reinforced by the 100-year history of Presidential participation," said Baseball...

The Orioles announced that they have optioned LHP WILFRIDO PEREZ to Double-A Bowie. He will report to the Orioles' minor league camp. Perez did not allow a hit or run and struck out four batters in four appearances spanning 3.1 innings this spring.

Cesar Izturis was sent back to the team hotel because of a sore throat. Blake Davis has replaced Justin Turner at second base. Turner took a line drive off his foot during batting practice, but he could enter the game later tonight. Brad Bergesen threw another live batting practice session, and has one more scheduled for Sunday. If he continues to feel good, he could start Wednesday's game. Chris George, slowed by a sore hamstring, also threw live BP. Nolan Reimold and Felix Pie took...

It didn't go the way he wanted. Guthrie has thrown 75 pitches through three innings, 43 for strikes, and he won't return for the fourth. He's done pitching in Dunedin. Guthrie is charged with seven runs (six earned) and seven hits. He walked three, struck out none and allowed three home runs. He also threw a wild pitch, and his spring ERA jumped to 9.28. The bottom five in the Blue Jays' order went 5-for-8 with three homers, six RBIs and six runs scored. Update: John Buck also has...