O's beat Tampa Bay as Ubaldo Jimenez pitches complete game

O's beat Tampa Bay as Ubaldo Jimenez pitches complete game
On Sunday, the Orioles fell behind 3-0 in the first inning and could not overcome the early deficit. Today was quite different. Down 3-0 in the first on the road against Tampa Bay, the Orioles stormed back with two runs in the fourth and five in the fifth to beat the Rays 7-3 at Tropicana Field. The Orioles are 75-62 overall, 30-37 on the road and 10-3 versus the Rays as they begin a nine-game road trip in the win column. Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez allowed a three-run homer in the first inning...

O's game blog: Tonight's game and minor league notes (O's lose 2-1)

O's game blog: Tonight's game and minor league notes (O's lose 2-1)
The Orioles have played the Yankees six times this year, winning four, but both of those series were in Baltimore. They make their first visit to Yankee Stadium tonight to start a four-game series. Off a series win on the road against the Rays, the Orioles are 53-37 and leading the American League East by two games over the Red Sox and three over the Blue Jays. The Yankees (45-46) are in fourth place, 8 1/2 games out. New York is under .500 after the All-Star break for the first time since...

This, that and the other

This, that and the other
Has everyone submitted their guesses for the corresponding roster moves today to make room for outfielder Henry Urrutia and catcher Steve Clevenger? Don't assume that Matt Wieters is going on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Executive vice president Dan Duquette mentioned on Wednesday how the Orioles needed "two healthy catchers," and Clevenger could be the second one while Wieters is given a few more days to heal. Wieters could have caught in an emergency Wednesday afternoon, but...

Orioles acquire Jason Stoffel from Astros (Tyler Wilson update)

Orioles acquire Jason Stoffel from Astros (Tyler Wilson update)
The Orioles announced two minor league trades this afternoon aimed at improving their pitching depth. The Orioles acquired right-hander Jason Stoffel from the Astros in exchange for cash considerations. He's been assigned to Double-A Bowie. They also confirmed the acquisition of right-hander Matt Buschmann from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations. He's been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. Stoffel, 26, was 4-2 with a 4.91 ERA in 35 appearances at Triple-A Fresno. He walked 18 and struck...